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How to Apply for Jobs Vacancy Careers in Zimbabwe – Getting Your CV Right

How to Apply for Jobs Vacancy Careers in Zimbabwe – Getting Your CV Right

Applying for a Jobs Vacancy Careers in Zimbabwe is a simple yet could be a tedious task depending on the following; information available to you, your ability to access those information, your level of education, your level of awareness, you capability in planning and executing plans. The last aspect is often ignored by many, but as the saying goes, “fail to plan, plan to fail”. One way to begging applying for a Jobs Vacancy Careers in Zimbabwe, is to have a well structured CV that is captivating and captures the attention of your the CV reviewer or interviewer. Aside from ensuring that your CV is well structured, the content you choose to include and how it’s written are equally important. When applying for jobs in a competitive market like, this guide will help you find the right words for securing that all-important interview when you apply for Jobs Vacancy Careers in Zimbabwe.

Just a little tip; treat your CV as your personal advertising board, an effective CV will showcase your most relevant skills and experiences, whilst telling a prospective employer why you are right for the job.

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Jobs Vacancy Careers in Zimbabwe

Jobs Vacancy Careers in Zimbabwe

Lets get started.

To begin with you need to ask yourself, if you have you read the application advertisement and understood the requirement? Have you, the required qualification or skill set for the Job? Have you enough time to apply within the time frame?. Once you are comfortable with your answers, here’s some key points to serve as a checklist for you to consider when writing your CV. This is just an appetizer to the main course as you have to read the entirely article to gain the full understating.

A quick CV Check-list for Jobs Vacancy Careers in Zimbabwe

  •  Have you included your personal detail? – name, address, phone number and email Should be part of your heading. These are your main contact, without which a prospective employer will find difficult or impossible to contact you. People often forget them! Do not include your age or a photograph except expressly requested to do so.

 

  • Have you written a summary of your profile? – Your should consider making the next line after your heading a summary of your profile. It should be direct and a reflection of the role applied for and should reflect your most relevant experience to the job and your most relevant qualification. This could be skilled based or academic based qualification.

 

  • What is should be your priority in the body of your CV? – When you write your history, for an experience position, it sis important to start with your jobs experience followed by education qualification, while for fresh graduate jobs, you may consider starting with you educational qualification. Please remember put your most recent achievements first and in the order or relevance to the job you are applying for.

 

  • Are you wording professional? – You may consider using simple English words and sentences. The essence of a CV is to communicate your suitability for the Jobs Vacancy Careers in Zimbabwe you are applying for. You can sound professional without using jargon or ‘management-speak’. Keep your writing clear, simple direct and focused. Remember that the person looking at your CV might not be an expert in your field.

 

  • Are you Words Focused? – Try to write your CV using as few words as applicable, this way you’ll keep to the point and avoid goofing around. You can say more in your cover letter and application form, there’s no need to go into depth in a CV.

 

  • Is Your CV Generic?– You may consider not to overlook is the importance of tailoring your CV to each job application. Although you only have a limited amount of space and time to highlight your abilities on your CV though. So it’s expected you’ll want to shift certain aspects to the front, emphasising the more relevant details. Within this you could also try to work in particular keywords used in the original job advert. Your description of certain experiences also might require a new perspective depending on the job you are applying for.

 

  • Is your CV too Long? – A quick suggestion is to make your CV’s length relative to your work experience: A one page or two page maximum for graduate trainee should be considered; if you have many years experience in a wide range of roles, you can justify a long CV. Academic CVs may usually be up to 4-5 pages long, whereas CVs tailored to the private sector should be about 2 – 3.

 

  • Are you Active or Passive ? – The use of past tense of participle gives a better perspective to your achievement. Use ‘doing’ words on your CV such as ‘developed’ or ‘organised’. This makes you sounds active and not passive. Adopting the right tone makes you sound confident and Employers not only want to hear about your relevant successes but also why and how you’ve achieved them. This however does not mean over-stating how great you are without any substance or Wordy jargon or buzzwords like “highly-motivated” or “team-player” are hollow in isolation as every CV uses them. So your aim should be to stand out by giving facts and figures – hard evidence that speaks for itself.

 

  • Have you considered the implication of what you have written or about to write? – For Jobs Vacancy Careers in Zimbabwe and other parts of Africa, you may consider not to talk about your social life unless your activities display an important skill such as leadership or teamwork or any skill that could relate to the role and boost your chances of getting the job.

 

  • Have you provided Referees? – Don’t forget to provide names and contacts of your referees; at the minimum two referees should be provided if not specified in the Jobs Vacancy Careers advertisement and one should preferably be your current employer.

 

  • Have you proof read you CV? – Mistakes are common in writings; and for CVs, you may come across as being lazy or unprofessional which could be a turn off to the CV reviewer. There should be no spelling, punctuation or grammar errors: unprofessional CVs are rejected. If you find editing your own work difficult, get a friend to read your CV. you may consider showing it to as many people as possible: your supervisor/mentor, colleagues, even your family and friends. Their first impressions will help you to improve your CV. A good technique is to constantly revisit and refine your CV. Over time and with experience, your technique for language will get better. Couple this to the natural self-confidence you develop during spells of employment and your CV should surely reflect that. Taking time to periodically re-read your CV and consider how you might describe yourself again today is essential. You might even feel compelled to write sections again, or approach the whole thing from scratch.

 It’s all about refining what you say and how you say it in the most concise way, and you’ll be surprised how your perceptions here evolve.

What to Avoid; If the check list above proves to be helpful, why not spend more time to learn common pit fall in CV writing

 

Thins to avoid when writing a CV for Jobs Vacancy Careers in Zimbabwe

Jobs Vacancy Careers in Zimbabwe

 

  1. Spelling and Typographic errors– A big turn off to most CV reviewers and interviewer. Mistakes suggest to employers that you haven’t spent the time and effort on your application and that you lack diligence. Get someone to assist in proof reading your CV. sometimes it’s difficult to pick our own errors as our minds forces our eyes to overlook them.
  2. Don’t underrate any experience– present all valuable experience and capture the responsibility that ensures you utilised the required skills. remember your part-time jobs and internship programs but focus on the key responsibilities, skills and achievement
  3. Avoid sending a generic CV – ensure you read and understand the requirement for the role you are applying for and Taylor your CV to match the applied role. You may consider making specific CV for each application, tailored to suit the role.
  4. Avoid sending duplicates or multiple applications– sending duplicate or multiple entry could jeopardise your chances as you tend to make sorting difficult for the employer
  5. Avoid any negativity in your CV– learn to eliminate In words in your CV that comes across as negative terms. the technique is to turn every weakness into strength for instance when you address any adversity, present such “challenges” as triumphant. Consider to avoid using negative words such as “hate”, “argued”, “quit”, “ignored” or “tried” is best policy, even if they honestly reflect your personal feelings. Alternative suitable phrases would be “overcame”, “persuaded”, “re-approached” and “delivered” .

Writing by SYT for Joblistzimbabwe.com

Jobs Vacancy Careers in Zimbabwe

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South Sudan: Medical Doctor Specialist Surgeon

Posted by on Nov 25, 2016 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on South Sudan: Medical Doctor Specialist Surgeon

Employment at American Refugee Committee International

Organization: American Refugee Committee International

Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 02 Dec 2016

POSITION TITLE: Medical doctor specialist SURGEON

DEPARTMENT OR COUNTRY PROGRAM: South Sudan

RESPONSIBLE TO: Hospital Project Coordinator

STATUS: Full Time

SUPERVISORY CAPACITY: Junior medical doctors, clinical officers, medical assistants, others as assigned

DATE: November 2016

DEPARTMENT MISSION

Since 1994 American Refugee Committee (ARC) has been operating in South Sudan with programs and services reaching over 400,000 returnees, IDPs, refugees and host community members.

Currently, ARC implements programs in Primary Health Care and Gender Based Violence but is currently expanding to Secondary Health Care WASH, and Food Security.ARC has program activities in 4 Counties and 2 Hospitals. This project will be implemented in Aweil State Hospital.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Medical Doctor Surgery specialist will be responsible for the clinical care and managerial oversight to deliver quality general surgery and trauma care in a referral hospital setting.

The medical doctor specialist will work under the supervision of the medical director. The position will be based in Aweil State Hospital.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient care

· Provide specialized care to patients receiving care in the hospital.

· Consult on complex/complicated cases and provide appropriate treatment forgeneral surgery and trauma care.

· Conduct routine ward consultations, as necessary and prescription of drugs according to MOH guidelines

· Ensure functionality of the operating theater, including adherence to surgicalprotocols, and ensuring availability of necessary supplies and maintenance and/or repair of equipment.

· Implement continuous quality improvement of general surgery and trauma carethrough:

· Supportive supervision of clinical staff

· Developing and implementing schedule of regular clinical skills updates and continuous medical education

· Ensuring availability and comprehension of, and adherence to, South Sudan treatment protocols

· Conduct routine maternal death audits and ensure procedures are in place for reporting and prompt investigation of accidents, near misses, and adverse events

· Ensure good patient flow and consultations of the medical departments

Team management

· Ensure consistent readiness, responsiveness and quality of general surgery andtrauma care at the hospital

· Provide leadership to the medical team across departments, including support services critical for specialized care (laboratory, pharmacy, etc).

· Conducting routine performance reviews of clinical staff

 

· Organize and lead routine staff activities schedule, including daily rounds and weekly clinical staff meetings

· Ensure adherence to high standards in infection prevention, including adherence to universal precautions by all staff, proper equipment sterilization, as well as guidelines for and adherence to waste segregation and proper disposal,

· Participate in the hospital committee meetings as requested.

· Perform any other duty assigned by line manager

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

· Medical Doctor degree from a recognized institution

· Master’s degree in general and trauma surgery

· Clinical skills and demonstrated technical expertise in general surgery and trauma care.

· At least three years management experience in a rural hospital setting, including experience supervising and mentoring clinical staff in a resource poor setting

· Experience in people management skills leading a team

· Strong coordination skills with proven ability to work across multiple technical areas simultaneously, supporting and mentoring multiple staff members

· Experience in analytical and conceptual skills in program management, project planning, report writing, organizational and interpersonal skills

· Experience in the administration of health management information systems, preferred.

· Excellent communication skills – English written and spoken

· Strong interpersonal skills, creativity, flexibility, adaptability and empathy

· Previous relevant experience in Africa – South Sudan highly valued

· Proven ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment

· Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email, etc)

KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES

· Knowledge of and experience in working with and coordinating with international and national partner organizations

· Highly motivated hands-on self-starter, ability to work independently and has ability to incorporate and open to constructive feedback

· Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, effectively managing multiple priorities

· Flexibility and willingness to adjust to changing responsibilities or needs as they arise

· Willingness to frequently travel and live in remote and security difficult situation

· Additional qualities: ability to multitask, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, cultural and environmental sensitivity

· Cultural and gender sensitivity essential

American Refugee Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. American Refugee Committee complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

How to apply:

Click here to apply- https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=ok9a3fwq&s=ReliefWeb

Community Linkages Nurse Tester: Zimbabwe AIDS Preventing Project Trust in Partnership with OPHID Trust

Posted by on Nov 24, 2016 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on Community Linkages Nurse Tester: Zimbabwe AIDS Preventing Project Trust in Partnership with OPHID Trust

Community Linkages Nurse Tester: Zimbabwe AIDS Preventing Project Trust in Partnership with OPHID Trust

 Location: Chitungwiza

Reporting to: District Project Officer

Application Deadline: 28-11-2016

Zimbabwe AIDS Preventing Project Trust in Partnership with OPHID Trust is developing and implementing innovative approaches and strategies to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment Services in Gweru and Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe by providing enhanced access for communities to comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment.

The Community Linkages Nurse Tester will be engaged to provide HIV Testing Services outside health facilities and support linkage activities between health facilities and community to increase number of clients accessing HIV prevention Care and Treatment (HCT) services. The nurse should increase community HIV testing and linkages to care and reduce delays in initiation of ART.

Key duties

Offer pre and post test  counselling services to all clients in the community; Conduct  targeted community HIV testing at  identified sites in close collaboration with existing  community based health workers; Identify  index cases and offer Provider Initiated Testing and Counselling to  family members; Liaise with City Health promoters  and HCC members to identify high risk groups that need targeted community testing; Facilitate community Health days and Men’s Health days for joint community HIV testing with DAC in Chitungwiza; Refer HIV positive clients to the CRF/Sister- in- Charge at the local clinic for ART initiation; Ensure HIV positive clients referred from the community are initiated on ART at local clinics; Facilitate psychological and sociological support for families and care givers of those on ART; Compile weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual activity reports for sharing with the Project Officer, Matron and health facilities; Disseminate community HTS  and progress reports  at the quarterly District  Program review meeting in Chitungwiza.

Qualifications, skills and knowledge

A qualified nurse practitioner with Rapid HIV Testing certificate; A diploma or degree in Health Education/ Health Promotion will be an added advantage; Not currently employed by MOHCC; Have leadership qualities and able to lead a team of lay health workers at community level; Able to compile, manage and interpret statistics into program context; Able to write technical reports as required by supervisor with minimal supervision; Have excellent writing and verbal communication skills at all levels; Must be honest, a team player, a good communicator and able to work with minimal supervision; Experience in implementing community health programs, preferably in the field of HIV and AIDS and TB, will be an added advantage.

To apply

Please submit your CV, and application letter clearly stating the position being applied for via email to: hr@zapp.co.zw

Applications to clearly indicate on the subject line on email

Zimbabwe Jobs: Programme Specialist -Strengthening National Institutions

Posted by on Nov 15, 2016 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on Zimbabwe Jobs: Programme Specialist -Strengthening National Institutions

Job Application for Programme Specialist -Strengthening National Institutions

Location :     Harare, ZIMBABWE

Application Deadline :     25-Nov-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Time left :    10d 13h 54m

Additional Category :       Gender Equality

Type of Contract : Service Contract

Post Level : SB-5

Languages Required :

English 

Starting Date :

(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)  01-Jan-2017

Duration of Initial Contract :    one year

Expected Duration of Assignment :    one year

 

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security;

Under the overall guidance and leadership of the Country Representative, and under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Programme Specialist, Strengthening National Institutions is responsible for the formulation, management and implementation of programmes under his/her portfolio. She/he provides technical expertise on capacity development of national institutions including the national gender machinery, the Zimbabwe Gender Commission, institutions in the justice law and order sectors, civil society and government departments for gender equality and women’s empowerment with a holistic approach. The Programme Specialist analyses political, social and economic trends, provides policy advisory services to partners in government, UN, development partners, CSOs and academia; she/he works closely with UN Women thematic advisors at regional office and at headquarters, ensuring successful implementation of the UN Women Zimbabwe Strategic Framework 2016 -2020, under his/her portfolio. The Programme Specialist provides regular analysis of policies and practices to senior management and compiles lessons learned for formulation of strategic interventions, including support on resource mobilization.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide advisory and programme development services to the strengthening national institutions Portfolio:

  • Draft country strategy documents, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to strengthening national institutions for gender equality in Zimbabwe;
  • Draft the design and formulation of programme/ project proposals and initiatives;
  • Translate the priorities in the Country Office Strategic Note on institutional capacity development of national partners including government, CSOs and independent institutions into programme interventions;
  • Participate in midlevel and technical level meetings and policy dialogues on issues related to supporting and strengthening institutions to effectively deliver on gender equality and women’s empowerment;
  • Identify areas for support and interventions within the portfolio;
  • Provide programme advisory support to the Office Management, as necessary.

Oversee the implementation and management of the programme on strengthening national institutions:

  • Develop annual work plans and budgets and oversee implementation of planned interventions;
  • Draft results based reports on activities, outputs and outcomes; as well as donor and UN Women corporate reports;
  • Ensure adherence to standard UN Women procedures in planning and implementation of programmes/ projects;
  • Ensure synergies within and with other programme/ project teams in the country office;
  • Oversee the technical implementation and conceptualization of the programme/project;
  • Manage the submission of implementing partner/responsible partners’ financial and narrative reports;
  • Provide guidance to staff and partners on RBM tools and performance indicators on national capacity development for gender equality.

Oversee technical assistance and capacity development to project/programme partners:

  • Build and manage relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the portifolio; respond to any potential problems;
  • Identify capacity development needs of stakeholders;
  • Provide partners with technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives;
  • Support collaborations on enhancing civil society organisations’ implementation of relevant programmes;

Oversee monitoring and reporting:

  • Oversee the monitoring of implementation of activities and utilisation of finances using the results based management tools;
  • Oversee field missions and write reports on monitoring missions;
  • Write quarterly reports and donor reports;

Manage people and financial resources of the portfolio:

  • Responsible for overall programme budget management;
  • Draft and produce financial reports as required;
  • Supervise team members as required;
  • Write terms of reference for new staff, consultants and contractors and oversee the recruitment process, as necessary.
  • Supervise consultants and contractors for quality delivery of products;

Contribute to inter-agency coordination:

  • Provide technical support on inter-agency coordination related activities by attending meetings, events, and participating in groups and committees as needed;
  • Coordinate with other UN agencies, government departments, donors and NGOs to ensure the projects’ capacity development programme is harmonized and aligned with other in-country efforts;
  • Participate in country level Comprehensive Country Assessment (CCA)/UNDAF processes and similar exercises related to the Resident Coordinator system;
  • Prepare inputs for UNDAF and other documents;
  • Write analytical and regular progress reports on UN Women’s programme experiences in support of UN Women inter-agency coordination role;
  • Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies:
  • Develop and implement partnerships and resource mobilization strategies;
  • Draft relevant project documents and proposals for submission to donors and identify potential opportunities for resource mobilization;
  • Analyze and research information on donors, prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost sharing;
  • Determine programmatic areas of cooperation, based on strategic goals of UN Women, country needs and donors’ priorities and develop the relevant partnerships;

Lead advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts:

  • Develop advocacy strategies on national institution capacity development and oversee their implementation;
  • Develop and expand knowledge management strategies, products on strengthening national institutions to deliver on gender equality and women’s empowerment;
  • Manage the process of identifying and synthesizing of best practices and lessons learned that are directly linked to the implementation of the programme and contribute to their global dissemination;
  • Perform any other job related duties assigned by supervisor and the Country Representative;

Competencies

Core Competencies

Integrity:

  • Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct;

Professionalism:

  • Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work;

Respect for Diversity:

  • Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff;
  • Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity;

Ethics and Values:

  • Demonstrate and promote ethics and integrity by creating organizational precedents;

Organizational Awareness:

  • Build support for the organization and ensure political acumen;

Development and Innovation:

  • Support staff competence development and contribute to an environment of creativity and innovation;

Work in teams:

  • Build and promote effective teams. Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;

Communication and Information Sharing:

  • Create and promote an environment for open and effective communication;

Self-management and Emotional Intelligence:

  • Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behaviour towards others;

Conflict Management:

  • Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution;

Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing:

  • Share knowledge across the organization and build a culture of knowledge sharing and learning;
  • Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making;
  • Ensure fair and transparent decision making processes and manage risk.;

Functional Competencies:

  • Ability to lead the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects;
  • Ability to establish and maintain broad strategic networks and partnerships;
  • Ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
  • Ability to formulate and manage budgets;
  • Strong interpersonal skills;
  • Strong leadership skills;
  • Strong IT skills;
  • Strong analytical skills;
  • Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills;
  • Very strong oral and written communication skills;
  • Strong knowledge of RBM;
  • Knowledge of Women’s Economic Empowerment.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Master’s Degree in economics, law, business administration, development studies, development policy, gender studies, social studies, human rights or related fields;

Experience:

  • 7 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in programmes to advance gender equality including working with national institutions, with responsibility for the design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects;
  • Strong knowledge of international, regional and national instruments, resolutions, policies and conventions that protect women’s human rights, including Convention for the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), Beijing Platform for Action (BPFA) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
  • Strong links with national networks, actors and partners in government, civil society, traditional leaders, parliament, media, academia, private sector, including experience in strengthening capacities of national and local partners;
  • Demonstrated skills in resource mobilization and familiarity with donor priorities in Zimbabwe;
  • Experience working in the UN System is an asset;
  • Management experience is an asset;

Language:

  • Fluency in written and spoken English;
  • Working knowledge in any of the national languages required.

Apply here: https://goo.gl/KRBKiE

Zimbabwe Jobs: Capacity Development Manager/M&E Support, TRACE, Zimbabwe

Posted by on Nov 15, 2016 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on Zimbabwe Jobs: Capacity Development Manager/M&E Support, TRACE, Zimbabwe

Job Vacancy as Capacity Development Officer/M&E Support at TRACE

Organisation: Zimbabwe Transparency, Responsiveness, Accountability and Citizen Engagement (TRACE) Fund,

Job Title: Capacity Development Manager/M&E Support

Location: Sub-Saharan Africa

Location: Zimbabwe

Job Code: 2862

 

Description

Background

The Department for International Development (DFID) Zimbabwe and the Royal Danish Embassy Office are pooling funds for a grant making facility for civil society in Zimbabwe. TRACE will provide grants to organisations in an effort to enhance state accountability and transparency, and preserve democratic space, building on the new constitution.  It will seek to empower Zimbabwe’s citizens to hold the state to account for its use of resources and its respect for human rights and democratic principles. 

TRACE will take careful account of the political context in Zimbabwe through Political Economy Assessments to identify issues and themes of common concern where communication channels can be opened with government to foster greater accountability and responsiveness. Where channels remain closed TRACE will seek to fund civil society organisations that are working to maintain and grow democratic space.

 

The specific areas in which TRACE will engage through provision of grants to CSOs over 4 years commencing in mid-2015 are as follows:

  • Increased citizen access to quality independent media, research and information
  • Effective civil society monitoring and advocacy for improvements to the electoral cycle
  • Protection and promotion of equality and human rights by civil society and communities
  • Access to justice for vulnerable and marginalised groups
  • Effective citizen demand for improved service delivery and transparent use of public and natural resources
  • Creation of local/ national coalitions around issues of public interest
  • Increased coordination and capacity by civil society to hold the state accountable for use of resources

 

  1. Capacity Development  and M&E

TRACE considers Capacity the Development and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning roles as key, integrated components in supporting civil society and other organisations to effectively facilitate the interface between citizens, and duty bearers and power holders in and outside government. Capacity  development is closely linked to M&E  through the engagement with grantee partners, thematic advisors and expert input  and in the assessment of the impact of these interventions on performance, delivery  and learning. The Capacity Development Manager / M&E Support  will be responsible for managing the TRACE Capacity Development Strategy and for supporting the M&E component especially with regards to ongoing engagement with and oversight of grantees. He/she will support potential and existing partner organisations acquire, develop and strengthen skills, knowledge, tools, processes and structures that are necessary for the achievement of internal organizational goals and programming results and  will support the ME&L functions  especially at the field  level and in the assessment and preparation of reporting. Programme Duration

 

TRACE is a four year, four month programme commencing February 23rd 2015 and concludes at the end of June 2019. TRACE has a three month inception period ending on 23rd May 2015 at which point DFID will need to approve the move to Implementation.

 

  1. Duties and Responsibilities

The Capacity Development Manager/M&E Support  reports through the Deputy Team Leader /Programmatic Lead.

The Capacity Development Manager/M&E Support  is the focal person for capacity development interventions for TRACE and will be responsible for the management and coordination of capacity development support to partner organizations. H/She will also support the ME&L functions  especially at the field  level and in the assessment and preparation of reporting.

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Team Leader/Programmatic Lead the Capacity Development Manager will:

 

  • Prepare and update the consolidated capacity development Strategy for TRACE;
  • Support  the  due diligence exercises of partner organisations by developing the capacity building aspects of the due diligence reports with respect to programmatic capacity needs;
  • Manage the capacity development portfolio of TRACE from a programmatic  and individual grantee perspective and particularly   the identification and management of targeted, specialist  capacity development interventions either through TRACE directly or through identified expert advisors (mentors, academics,  institutions, for example) at a programmatic  (overall) and individual grantee level that address gaps and needs;
  • Develop  TRACE capacity and assessment and reporting tools that capture structural, management and programming measures;
  • Manage and facilitate capacity assessments of partner organisations to jointly identify capacity gaps and needs that are reflected in  capacity development support plans; Including their costing,   as well as non-budgetary strategies for implementation.
  • Under the guidance of the TL and  DTL/Programmatic Lead, initiate ideas and  advise on capacity development interventions to be sourced from the capacity development budget line including development of capacity action plan budgets;
  • Liaise with the Finance and Operations Manager on ascertaining budgetary advice on proposed interventions;
  • Manage operationalisation of capacity development work plans and related implementation schedules;
  • Provide on-going oversight of capacity performance against overall TRACE objectives;
  • Provide comprehensive capacity development quarterly reporting for the TRACE Quarterly Reports;
  • Manage capacity development service providers for the implementation of the Capacity Action Plans and other capacity development support needs of partner organisations;
  • Consolidate and further develop the existing database of capacity development service providers in collaboration with other components of TRACE;
  • Ensure budgetary implications including VfM aspects  for such interventions are cleared and approved;
  • Remain appraised of and apply best practice approaches  in capacity development and ensure grantees are applying these principles;
  • Manage,  coordinate and  implement  the mentorship approach to capacity development, providing a link between mentors and partner organisations;
  • In liaison with the ME&L Manager, help develop training and presentation modules on TRACE’s M&E and Capacity Development approaches; undertake wider monitoring and evaluation of capacity development support to partner organizations;; provide ongoing mentoring to grantees on the programme tools used by TRACE in ME&L and Capacity Development; provide oversight through field  and other engagement  of the utilisation of these tools and with compliance with delivery schedules and activity plans; work with the  M&E Manager on review meetings with grantees
  • In partnership with the  Knowledge Management and Communications component of TRACE, develop learning materials and resources for wider dissemination to the civil society sector support the production of lessons learned, case studies and other documentation as part of documenting results;
  • Contribute to the Grantee and CEO forums
  • Monitor and review the effectiveness and impact of capacity development support on the civil society sector in Zimbabwe, in collaboration with the M&E Manager and independent M&E providers.

The Capacity Development Manager will also:

  • Maintain TAMIS and other capacity development and relevant records as appropriate;
  • Through the quarterly and  other reporting processes, provide advice to the Donor Steering Committee  on grants management delivery and performance of Basket and overall TRACE grantees;
  • Provide other support to the DAI team effort as requested by Programme Manager;
  • Participate in Donor  quarterly meetings and  other meetings as required;
  • Contribute to efforts in meeting donor reporting requirements as well as reporting to DAI Europe home office;
  • Carry out any other duties commensurate with the requirements of the post.

 

Closing date for applicants: 20th November

 

 

Zimbabwe Jobs: IT Assistant at UN (World Food Programme

Posted by on Nov 15, 2016 in IT Jobs Zimbabwe, UN Jobs in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on Zimbabwe Jobs: IT Assistant at UN (World Food Programme

Employment as an IT Assistant at UN

Agency: World Food Programme

Title: IT Assistant

Job ID: 6652

Practice Area – Job Family: Management

Vacancy End Date: (Midnight New York, USA) 19/11/2016

Duty Station: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Education & Work Experience: G-Bachelor’s Level Degree – 5 year(s) experience

Languages: English

 Grade: GP

Vacancy Type: National Regular UN Volunteer

Posting Type: External

Bureau: United Nations Volunteers

Contract Duration: 12 months subject to renewal

Open to Zimbabwe nationals

 

Background

 

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. Born in 1962, WFP pursues a vision of the world in which every man, woman and child has access at all times to the food needed for an active and healthy life. WFP works towards that vision with sister UN agencies in Rome -the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) – as well as other government, UN and NGO partners.WFP has five core objectives: Save lives and protect livelihoods in emergencies; Prepare for emergencies; Restore and rebuild livelihoods after emergencies; Reduce chronic hunger and under nutrition everywhere; strengthen the capacity of countries to reduce hunger.

The IT Unit supports the Zimbabwe operation of the World Food Programme by provisioning the technology, infrastructure, applications, and support services that underpin the processes through which the above objectives are pursued. The UN volunteer will support the IT Unit with technical assistance, administrative and financial management as well as data management and logistical support in project implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of IT Operations Officer the national UN Volunteer will ensure uninterrupted operation of IT systems and business information integrity by performing the following tasks:

  • Monitor and manage antivirus servers; ensure endpoint protection by deploying antivirus software to clients and managing updates through a global console;
  • Ensure timely user access to, and security of, information resources by maintaining uptodate user accounts and access rights using MS Active Directory;
  • Administer LAN and WAN infrastructure including Dell Servers, Cisco switches and routers; maintainn, enhance and upgrade systems in keeping with corporate policies, office needs, and changes in technology environment;
  • Monitor usage patterns and availability of data connectivity links liaising with other IT staff to troubleshoot faults, escalating incidents of non resolution as necessary;
  • Perform DRP activities including periodic data backup and restoration;
  • Design worksheets using MS Excel to perform data validation, aggregation and cleaning as necessary to ensure quality of uploads to MIS;
  • Draft professional correspondence to inform end users of those IT unit activities that may affect productivity systems;
  • Conduct end user training for corporate applications including MS Office Suite, Skype for business and any other systems as requested by business units, or deemed necessary by the head of IT;
  • Provide operational and administrative support to the IT unit including financial reporting, asset management, project planning;
  • Provide training to WFP staff and partners on the use of WFP information systems;
  • Provide customer centric service to end users including application and hardware support;
  • Supervise other IT staff as necessary;
  • Perform any other duties as requested by supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

  • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for in-stance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
  • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
  • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
  • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
  • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers;
  • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

 

Competencies

  • Working knowledge of typical IT equipment compliment used by United Nations agencies;
  • An appreciation for ITSM principles will be a distinct advantage;
  • Knowledge of WFP IT processes and procedures is an advantage;
  • Ability to work unsupervised, set and achieve own goals to contribute to unit objectives.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • University degree in Computer science, Information Technology, Telecommunications or other related field from a recognized institution;
  • Other relevant MS Office certification such as ICDL Advanced.
  • Strong MS Excel data manipulation skills including formulas and functions.

Experience:

  • At least 2 years’ experience in deployment and administration of Cisco based LAN/WAN/WLAN;
  • At least 5 years experience in providing 1st and/or 2nd line helpdesk support;
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP principles.

Language requirement:

  • Fluent in English and one national language.

Apply here: https://goo.gl/jtJkCh

Zimbabwe Jobs 2016:

Posted by on Oct 31, 2016 in 2016 jobs, Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on Zimbabwe Jobs 2016:

Employment as an Operations Manager

 

Job Title: OPERATIONS MANAGER

Industry: Commercial

Location: Zimbabwe

REF No: 17444

Date Posted: 27-10-2016

A dynamic and growing company in the commercial industry is looking for an Operations Manager. The incumbent will be in charge of managing all functions of a workshop. The position reports to the Chief Operations Officer

An operations manager is a senior role which involves overseeing the production of goods and/or provision of services.

It’s an operations manager’s job to make sure an organisation is running as well as it possibly can, with a smooth efficient service that meets the expectations and needs of customers and clients.

An operations manager has a broad role, and the specific responsibilities will vary between different companies, but generally it includes monitoring and analysing the current system of production or provision to check it’s effective, and working out a strategy for improving if necessary.

By managing day-to-day activities, analysing statistics and reading and writing reports, operations managers play a vital role in any company.

Operations managers also have to do a lot of liaising with other team members, including interacting with managers of different areas of the organization, presenting findings to stakeholders and higher management as well as training and supervising new employees and tracking and measuring staff performance.

Reporting Structure          

  • Reporting To: Chief Operations Officer.
  • Supervision Of: Workshop Staff
  • Interacts With: Various Departments

Job Description    

  • Providing leadership to the technical team
  • Co-ordinate resources, (operational and human) schedules and activities to effectively manage jobs
  • Management of quality service delivery to our clients & Parts and Stores
  • Ensuring proper costing systems are maintained
  • Enforcing adherence proper accounting policies and procedures
  • Customer relationship management & New business development
  • Managing employee performance & Motivating staff and cultivating a high performance culture
  • Ensuring the division is adequately resourced with relevant skills and competencies
  • Developing and implementing SHEQ policy & Ensuring compliance with all SHEQ laws and regulations
  • Ensure adequate maintenance of tools, equipment and other materials in the Service
  • Budgeting and cost control for the division & Reporting performance to directors

Candidate Specification   

  • Experience: 3 years
  • Education Level: Degree
  • Qualifications: Related degree
  • Software: MS Office
  • Equipment: Workshop
  • Knowledge Of: Managing a workshop and logistics
  • Skills To: Lead a team and communicate at all levels
  • Ability To: Multi task and be versatile
  • Personality: Hardworking and willing to go the extra mile

Other 

Organisation            

  • Industry: Commercial
  • Culture: Hardworking
  • Gender Profile: Mixed
  • Age Profile: Any years of age

Terms And Conditions      

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Location: Zimbabwe
  • Remuneration: Negotiable

Apply here: https://goo.gl/xUNJz9 
 

Zimbabwe Job: REGIONAL HUMANITARIAN FUNDING COORDINATOR, OXFAM

Posted by on Oct 27, 2016 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on Zimbabwe Job: REGIONAL HUMANITARIAN FUNDING COORDINATOR, OXFAM

REGIONAL HUMANITARIAN FUNDING COORDINATOR

El Nino Drought Response, Southern Africa (Cat 2)

Location: Harare, Zimbabwe, with (frequent) travelling in region

Terms of Reference

  1. Maintains overall operational regional overview of resource mobilization for the SAF Cat2 response to the food insecurity crisis in Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe and regional levels through an understanding of appropriate donor mapping, trends, bilateral and multi lateral commitments and partner affiliate information on opportunities through foundation and trusts and private sector funding.
  2. Leads on regional/Country level/ Partner Affiliate donor engagement for resource mobilization using the Regional Response Strategy as the basis for the crisis response in coordination as relevant with the the Country Funding Coordinators in Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe. This responsibility will also include helping develop consortium proposals in response to bi lateral and multi lateral calls for proposals and ensure that Oxfam is able to negotiate appropriate levels of programme/support costs.
  3. Provides matrix management and technical support to the Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe funding coordinators so they can seek opportunities and possibilities to raise and manage funding for the response. This may include but is not limited to reviewing of proposals/budgets, advising on contract negotiations, supporting with proposal approval/submission, ensuring compliance mechanisms and managing the closing out contracts by working with the Regional/Country Finance Managers.
  4. Establish, manage and maintain a process for effectively uploading and updating the OI funding grid Inform and support decisions on the allocations of appeal funding and ensure that appropriate agreements, inter affiliate MOUs and reporting requirements are in place.
  5. Support on CRIMSON related work to ensure that individual contracts/agreements for for the overall response are in place and contractual obligations are understood.
  6. Contribute to SitReps and other communications as relevant that provides an accurate overview of ‘real time’ information on the status of funding, the availability of resources and gaps.

Role reporting to: Regional Humanitarian Coordinator/Emergency Response Program

Manager who is the Operational Lead for the Regional Platform for Oxfam in SAF which will be responsible for providing leadership, coordination, resource mobilization and implementation support for the response.

Other information:

The ambition for the response is GBP 22 million over 14 months. No funding has been mobilized as yet for the response. The Cat 2 Response Strategy has been announced and shared within the confederation and CatFunds are being explored

Apply here: https://goo.gl/8ITJoJ

Zimbabwe Job: Deputy Representative, Harare, Zimbabwe – UN Women

Posted by on Oct 26, 2016 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on Zimbabwe Job: Deputy Representative, Harare, Zimbabwe – UN Women

Employment as Deputy Representative at UN Women

  • Job Description
  • Agency: UN Women
  • Title: Deputy Representative
  • Job ID: 6499
  • Practice Area – Job Family
  • Management
  • Vacancy End Date: (Midnight New York, USA) 04/11/2016
  • Duty Station: Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Education & Work Experience: I-Master’s Level Degree – 7 year(s) experience
  • Languages Required/Desired: English
  • Grade: NOD
  • Vacancy Type: FTA Local
  • Posting Type: External
  • Bureau: Africa
  • Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension
  • Open to Nationals of Zimbabwe only
Background
  UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. In Zimbabwe, UN Women’s country programme is aligned to the national development plan objectives, the National Gender Policy, Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Transformation, the national Broad Based Women’s Economic Empowerment Framework, the Zimbabwe National Gender-Based Violence Strategy, and the ZUNDAF Priority Area 2 on Women’s Empowerment, Gender Equality and Equity; 

UN Women, in partnership with Government of Zimbabwe, CSOs, donors and UN agencies, focuses on delivering within six interlinked programme areas such as:

  • Increasing women’s leadership and participation in decision making; 
  • Enhancing women’s economic empowerment, especially of those who are most excluded;
  • Ending Violence Against Women and Girls;
  • Engaging women in all aspects of peace and security;
  • Making gender equality central to national planning and budgeting processes; and
  • Strengthening the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality. 

 
  Duties and Responsibilities
  The Deputy Representative is supervised by the Country Representative who provides strategic guidance and direction to the incumbent. The Deputy Representative supports the Representative in the overall management of the country programme. The incumbent is responsible for substantially contributing to the design, implementation, management and oversight of the country programme to ensure effective and efficient delivery of results as planned in UN Women’s Strategic Plans. The incumbent is expected to bring innovative thinking which fits and adapts to the changing environment to the strategic development of the programme portfolio, to respond to national priorities and commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment, and to help raise resources to fund it. He/she also plays a key role in ensuring effective use and management of UN Women resources in compliance with UN women programming and operational policies and regulations;

 

 Advisory and specialized technical support 

  • As Deputy Representative, serve as key advisor to the Representative and as a senior member of his/her management team in the CO strategic discussions and formulation of programs, including work planning;
  • Provide specialized technical and strategic support in managing all aspects of CO programme design and management of related activities and for ensuring accountability in programme monitoring, reporting and evaluation; 
  • Support, guide and provide input to assure quality control in the formulation of relevant, high quality, results-based and rights-based country programmes and to ensure programme coherence, technical integrity, inter-unit programme cooperation and coordination;
  • Provide strategic and specialized technical advice to the Representative and put in place systems, processes and mechanisms to improve/enhance programme planning, implementation, monitoring and timely progress reporting;
  • Draft policy documents, briefs and other strategic papers/materials for use in the development and presentation of innovative and coherent policy and programmatic positions in support of national development priorities and commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment, incorporating regional and global perspectives and contributing to regional and global strategies;
  • Review and evaluate proposals submitted to the CO. Oversee the preparation of donor proposals and reports to ensure quality, timeliness, compliance with requirements as per established rules, regulations, including the commitments under the UNDAF and the UN Women global Strategic Plan to facilitate the review and approval of proposals and reports by the Representative. Take timely action to take any corrective action to meet standards for submissions;
  • Regularly assess the country level annual work plans, monitor progress on the achievement of goals and targets, and present the Representative with recommendations to assist in development planning;

  Programme management, monitoring and oversight 

  • Recommend and establish program monitoring standards, criteria and other indicators for measuring and assessing progress/results, in close collaboration with the Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist; 
  • Monitor the progress on mutually agreed results frameworks and performance indicators and take timely support, action and/or decisions as required;
  • Lead the processes of preparing reports on progress of programme implementation, assessing results and identifying areas for the Representative’s action and/or decision to ensure achievement of results as planned and in accordance with UN Women’s goals and objectives and accountability framework, in close collaboration with the Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist;
  • Identify areas that may require improvement and capture best practices/lessons learned, using corporate monitoring tools, as well as Audits and other corporate reports. Take action to improve areas of weakness;
  • Ensure substantive and high quality proposals following the established rules, and regulations, and adhering to the Strategic Plan and Annual Work plans;
  • Establish and/or support the development of sustainable and solid relations with government and CSO counterparts, for effective advocacy and partnerships resulting in the achievement of UN Women goals and objectives in the country, and consequently in the enhanced reputation and credibility of UN Women in delivering results on gender equality and women’s rights;

Resources and Operations/Office management

  • Support the Representative in the management of the CO;
  • Manage the formulation of the annual CO work plan and monitor implementation, in close collaboration with the Operations Manager and the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist;
  • Develop and facilitate an integrated results-based approach to the work of the Country Office using the annual work plan as the road map, in close collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist and the program team;
  • Support the Representative in the management of human, material, and financial resources, in line with UN Women policies, rules and procedures; 
  • As required coordinate the provision of administrative services with service providers;
  • Propose and secure annual allocations for the country programme, and ensure the efficient and effective use of such resources in compliance with UN Women financial rules, regulations, and procedures;
  • Support the Representative in the formulation and implementation of a country resource mobilization strategy; 
  • Empower, and help develop international and national programme staff, under the incumbent’s supervision, providing them with managerial direction , guidance and leadership; 
  • Contribute substantially to staff management as a whole within the CO, particularly on learning, career management, and teamwork;
  • Establish and maintain a harmonious working environment; seek to strengthen team-building by encouraging active participation and interaction at all levels; foster staff motivation, development and empowerment; and lead by example; 
  • As required advise on and support the establishment of a CO security strategy and plan in line with UN procedures and requirements; and
  • Ensure an ethics-based approach to management of all human and financial resources;
  • Substantive support to UN coordination, advocacy and partnership building 
  • Establish and maintain effective consultations with government partners, stakeholders and civil society partners to achieve active collaboration, cooperation and alliances on programme development and implementation, and sustained partnerships;
  • Represent UN Women in meetings as delegated/appropriate to consult, collaborate and interact on common issues and activities and to participate in the CCA/UNDAF process to ensure the integration of gender equality and women’s empowerment. Actively seek out participation of UN Women in UN system thematic and other working groups to establish effective networks, facilitate joint programming and promote UN Women competencies and interests to advance gender and women’s human rights;
  • Support the Representative in partnership building and advocate for UN Women with government counterparts, CSOs, donor community and other partners;
  • Represent UN Women in national and international fora as requested by the Representative;

Knowledge management and capacity building 

  • Identify lessons learned and areas of emphasis to guide programme improvements and future strategic development planning;
  • Manage the process of collecting and sharing lessons learned on gender equality and women’s empowerment to build knowledge and capacity of partners and stakeholders;
  • Design and implement capacity building training activities to enhance skills and knowledge in results based management; results based reporting and budgeting, and systematic quality assurance;
  • Oversee cutting-edge research and knowledge generation to inform and advise national development priorities and commitments for gender equality and women’s empowerment, ensuring the integration of regional and global contexts and developments;
  • Contribute to global and regional programme knowledge networks and practices, and development of knowledge products;
  • Identify lessons learned from resource and staff management to ensure effective change management as required in adapting the programme and CO to meet changed circumstances;

 
  Competencies
   

Competencies

 

Core values/guiding principles

Integrity: 

  • Demonstrate the values of United Nations and UN Women, act without consideration of personal gain, resist undue political pressure in decision-making, no abuse of power or authority, stand by decisions in the organization’s interest, and take action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour;

Professionalism: 

  • Show pride in work and achievements, demonstrate professional competence and mastery of subject matter, conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments and achieving results, motivated by professional rather than personal concerns, show persistence when faced with challenges, and remain calm in stressful situations;

Respect for Diversity: 

  • Work effectively with people from all backgrounds, treat all people with dignity and respect, treat men and women equally, show respect for and understand diverse opinions by examine own biases and behaviours to avoid stereotypical responses, and do not discriminate against any individual or group;

Core competencies

 

Ethics and Values: 

  • Promoting Ethics and Integrity / Creating Organizational Precedents;

 Organizational Awareness: 

  • Building support and political acumen;

 Developing and Empowering People / coaching and mentoring: 

  • Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation;

Working in Teams: 

  • Building and promoting effective teams;

 Communicating Information and Ideas: 

  • Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication;

 Self-management and Emotional intelligence:

  • Creating an emotionally intelligent organization;

 Conflict Management / Negotiating and Resolving Disagreements:

  • Leveraging conflict in the interests of the organization & setting standards;

 Knowledge Sharing / Continuous Learning: 

  • Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning;

Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: 

  • Fair and transparent decision-making; calculated risk-taking;

Functional competencies

  • Proven ability in managing and empowering teams to work effectively together in reaching results;
  • Demonstrated  analytical and technical skills in managing development projects/programmes particularly those that are pertinent to UN Women strategic priorities on gender issues and women’s rights;
  • Demonstrated political acumen and technical capacity in representing the organization effectively in national and international fora to advocate and to promote organizational priorities, initiatives and a better understanding of the organizational strategic agenda;
  • Proven ability to lead and to drive results;
  • Ability to establish and maintain broad strategic networks and partnerships with UN agencies and other international partners to promote partnership and build alliances to advance organizational interests and competencies;
  • Ability to go beyond established procedures and practices, introduce new approaches and strategic innovations;
  • Good knowledge of Results Based Management principles and approaches.

 
  Required Skills and Experience
  Education

  • Advanced university degree in Law, Public Administration, Economics, Political Science, Gender Studies, Social Sciences or related field;

 Experience

  • A minimum of seven years of relevant professional  experience that combines intellectual, strategic and managerial leadership in development programmes with a strong focus in the area of gender equality and women’s empowerment at the national or international level, preferably in developing countries within the UN system, Agencies, Funds or Programmes;
  • Field based experience working with multi-cultural teams required;

Language Requirements

  • Proficiency in written and spoken English and national language of the duty station.  

 
  Disclaimer
  Important applicant information

All posts in the GS categories are subject to local recruitment.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Workforce diversity

UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

 

Zimbabwe Internship: Social Media Intern

Posted by on Oct 25, 2016 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on Zimbabwe Internship: Social Media Intern

Social Media Intern – Design@7

Description

Forward-thinking, fast paced Agency is looking to hire an intern with strong knowledge and understanding of the digital media landscape, including various social media platforms.

The Social Media Intern will be responsible for coordinating and executing the company’s social media strategy, working across key social media channels including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

This role offers the intern a total immersion into a busy digital social media schedule and the successful candidate will work closely with key members of staff, external social media consultants, and the agency’s clients and candidates to learn about social media, digital communications and marketing in a business to business environment.

This role will be instrumental in increasing our social media presence and gaining visibility for our brand among clients. The intern hired for this position will need strong critical thinking skills in order to integrate into our vibrant and passionate team, to gain a ton of great online experience.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with streamlining company social media accounts (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Flicker, and other social media platforms), ensuring uniform content and tone of voice for landing pages, graphics, and other elements.
  • Monitor and post on blogs, forums, and social networks
  • Online outreach and promotion using Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Twitter, and more
  • Website and social media optimization
  • Keyword analysis
  • Cost/benefit analysis

Requirements

Students applying for this internship should be Marketing or Business majors, with demonstrated in-depth experience on the Web and all online media platforms.

  • An interest in marketing, communications, social media or reputation
  • management;
  • Familiarity with key social media tools and with Microsoft Office products
  • An ability to consistently demonstrate our values of insight, hard work, and effectiveness in your
  • Personal approach to work;
  • An entrepreneurial attitude;

Majors

  • Marketing, Business, Communications, ICT

Please email your CV to hr@designat7.com by 28th October 2016. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful for this position.⁠⁠⁠⁠

Zimbabwe International Jobs 2016: Senior Finance Manager – REGAL-IR at Adeso

Posted by on Oct 25, 2016 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on Zimbabwe International Jobs 2016: Senior Finance Manager – REGAL-IR at Adeso

Employment as Senior Finance Manager – REGAL-IR at Adeso

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER – REGAL-IR

Organization: Adeso – African Development Solutions

Position Title: Senior Finance Manager – REGAL-IR

Reporting To: Chief of Party – REGAL-IR

Working With: All REGAL-IR Staff

Program / Duty Station: Nairobi

Duration: 1 year (Renewable)

Starting Date: Immediately

Application Deadline: 07-11-2016

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. At present, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.

Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Resilience and Economic Growth in Arid Lands-Improving Resilience (REGAL-IR) is a 5-year program sponsored by USAID/Kenya and Feed the Future (Ftf) to reduce hunger and poverty, increase social stability and build strong foundations for economic growth amongst pastoralists and transitioning pastoralists in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). The program is designed to empower communities to take charge of their development and to strengthen their capacity to select, design, implement and monitor activities toward increasing their social, economic, and environmental resilience to natural and human-induced shocks.

REGAL-IR is led by Adeso and is implemented by a consortium of partners. An intensive community engagement process – Participatory Learning, Planning and Action (PLPA) – guides program implementation in six thematic areas including diversifying livelihoods, improving value chain inclusiveness, natural resource management, conflict management and mitigation, disaster risk reduction, and improving nutrition. REGAL-IR is based in Nairobi and implements projects in Isiolo, Garissa, Wajir, Marsabit, and Turkana Counties.

POSITION PURPOSE

  1. Provide finance oversight and implementation of the REGAL-IR program.
  2. Supervise the Program Accountant (1) and line manage Field Accounts Assistants (5).
  3. Advise the Chief of Party (COP) on project finance and operational matters.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Finance Manager, REGAL-IR will be a full-time member of the REGAL-IR Leadership Team, working with the Adeso team in HQ, and the REGAL-IR field sites. The post holder will develop and implement finance systems, protocols and tools for all finance, and administrative functions applicable to the project HQ in Nairobi and field offices in the project counties. The Senior Finance Manager, REGAL-IR will be in charge of finance policies, procedures, and ensuring compliance with USAID rules and regulations in these areas. He / She will liaise with Finance and Operations Managers at Adeso HQ to ensure compliance with Adeso policies and regulations and to ensure smooth functionality of finance.

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning

  • Plan and implement financial policies and systems ensuring consistency, accountability, transparency, viability and integrity in accordance with Adeso and USAID accounting principles.
  • Ensure financial accounting records, monitoring, and internal controls.
  • Ensure budget implementation, controls and reporting including forecasts, projections, accruals, funds requests, regular and ad hoc financial reports, variance analyses, and reconciliations.
  • Manage audits of REGAL-IR including consortium partners.

Financial Management

  • Planning and coordinating the activities of the REGAL-IR Finance unit by ensuring that the unit has adequate resources to effectively undertake its activities.
  • Providing leadership to all field accounts assistants in the REGAL-IR project sites in regards to carrying out their daily tasks in an effective and efficient manner as per Adeso policies and procedures and USAID requirements.
  • Coordinate the preparation and monitoring of budgets for all projects/program as per Adeso and Donor formats, on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
  • Ensure provision of timely and sound financial reports to the management, donor and other stakeholders on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
  • Represent REGAL-IR in various forums and be able to proficiently report on REGAL-IR activities effectively.
  • Instituting organizational financial policies and procedures with the approval of the Chief of Party, identifying where there are gaps and ensuring compliance to the said policies.
  • Responsible for all financial issues and correspondence on financial matters with partners, donors and government agencies.

Business Reporting and Donor Management

  • Prepare annual operations plan for the REGAL-IR Program.
  • Review, revise, update financial operations policies and procedures as and when required
  • Supervise budgeting and program planning of REGAL-IR project partners.
  • Manage the overall program cash flow.
  • Oversees and manages the annual auditing process and liaises regularly with auditors (internal and external), donors and government agencies.

Compliance and Implementation of Policies and Procedures

  • Ensure Financial Management in accordance with Adeso and USAID rules and regulations, including strategic management of objectives, resources, and risk.
  • Ensure regular financial monitoring in the field /project sub offices are undertaken and any findings and recommendations are implemented in good time.
  • Ensure the REGAL-IR is in compliance with statutory laws and legislations.
  • Ensure full compliance with internal policies, donor regulations and budget restrictions on all projects.
  • Oversee the performance management of all finance staff and undertake annual performance review of finance officers.

Capacity Building

  • Provide orientation and training to the all managers in the program on cost- effective management and Adeso’s financial policies and procedures.
  • Ensure Identification of any capacity gaps and ensure any capacity building needs in the finance team are identified.
  • Ensure the planning and implementation of capacity building activities for REGAL-IR finance staff and partners on timely and efficient manner.
  • Mentor and develop REGAL-IR finance team and ensure staff develop competencies in the key functional areas.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a reputable university. An advanced degree will be an added advantage
  • Professional qualifications – ACCA, CPA or CIMA
  • Minimum of 5 years work experience (with at least 3 years at Finance Manager Level) in a reputable large International NGO or donor organization involved in grant making.
  • Substantial experience in managing USAID funds and ensuring compliance with USAID/US Government funding requirements.
  • Ability and skills to establish compliance systems, present, discuss and supervise compliance with grants monitoring protocols with team members of varying levels.
  • Strong understanding of risks, related relevant controls and effective mitigation of these; primarily in the overall grant cycle including program, financial and procurement cycles.
  • High level skills in written Standard English and ability to transform documents and reports developed by program staff into disseminable standard documents.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective project files for accountability and audit purposes

Desirable:

  • Experience of working in a HQ or large regional office setting.
  • Ability to work as a team with program staff at all levels without holding any direct line management authority

HOW TO APPLY:

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team, please submit your application to jobs@adesoafrica.org, quoting the position in the email subject matter, by 7th November, 2016. Kindly note that applications screening and interviews will be on a rolling basis.

Each application should be addressed to HR Director and include the following:

  • An updated CV with updated contact details: Phone No., Email Address and Skype ID; and
  • An application letter which should include cover letter, remuneration requirements and contact information for three work-related referees.

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Adeso is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on one’s background, beliefs, gender or sexual orientation.