Reporting to: Team Leader, Monitoring and Evaluation
Location: Harare

Purpose
To act as a communications centre for the organization through management of all communications and publicity instruments, coordination and production of publicity materials. To build and maintain a positive organizational image and ensure effective information dissemination on all organizational projects and activities.

Main duties
–    Maintain and manage the organisation’s management information system in close liaison with the M&E team Leader
–    To ensure accurate and timely documentation of the organisation’s activities and projects
–    Participate in the creation and maintenance of strategic Networks with partners in order to facilitate efficient learning and information dissemination
–    Undertake research to aid in the production of project proposals and service delivery improvements
–    Coordinate the production of annual, progress and donor reports to update stakeholders on progress made and projects undertaken by the organization
–    Maintain and update the organization’s website in order to increase stakeholder access to information and project the right image
–    Undertake public relations work and liaise with media organizations for effective publicity
–    Manage the library in order to ensure implementation of efficient systems and ease of access by all stakeholders to library materials
–    Synthesize and package information for production of newsletters, news briefs, manuals, posters, technical publications, policy briefs and videos etc)
–    Organize special events, such as press conferences, exhibitions, open days, tours etc to publicise the organisation’s projects and activities
–    Maintain regular liaison with research institutes and information centres and other information sources nationally, regionally and internationally on topics relevant to the organisation’s goals and objectives
–    Represent the organisation at meetings and other events with the aim of providing relevant information on the activities of the organization and promoting the work of the organization.

Qualifications and requirements
–    BSc. Degree in Communications, Natural Sciences Journalism, Environment, Agriculture, Rural Development or Community Based Natural Resources Management. A Masters degree will be an advantage
–    5 years experience in Communications, Documentation, Environmental reporting or editing, in an NGO and Rural Development environment
–    Good oral and written communication skills
–    Excellent analytical and documentation skills
–    Experience in public relations and communications management
–    Excellent knowledge of English. Working knowledge of Shona/Ndebele is an advantage.
2) Ecologist

Location: Bulawayo

Basic job function
Implementing procedures for ecological monitoring and natural resource management for application in project areas as well as plan and implement special projects within the organisation ensuring that gender and HIV/AIDS related issues are an integral aspect for such.

Main duties
–    Design procedures and conduct resource inventories, evaluations, audits and assessments for forest and woodland-based resources
–    Supporting rural communities develop and implement Natural resources Management (NRM) that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation
–    Facilitate development and implementation of adaptive management procedures for natural resources management and utilization
–    Design and implement ecological monitoring systems including determination and monitoring of extraction rates and resource stocking levels for sustainable harvesting regimes
–    Developing procedures and implementing ecological impact evaluations
–    Undertake livelihood analysis for forest based enterprises
–    Compile and distribute as appropriate, clear and concise technical progress reports by agreed dates
–    Prepare for and facilitate appropriate training in community based natural resources management
–    Organize, conduct and participate in meetings and workshops on sustainable use of natural resources.

Qualifications and requirements
–    BSc. Degree in Biological Sciences, Ecology, Environment, Rural Development or Natural Resources Management
–    3 years relevant working experience after graduation plus experience in statistical analysis, and natural resource management. Hands on experience in community development work and GIS mapping will be an added advantage
–    Working knowledge of Shona/Ndebele and Shangaan is an advantage
3) Field Agriculture Assistant

Location: Malipati, Chiredzi

Reporting to: Team Leader, Agriculture and Market Linkages
Responsible for: Supporting communities in the implementation of sustainable agricultural practices for climate mitigation and adaptation.

Main duties
–    Provide technical advice to stakeholders and communities in nutrition gardening, conservation farming
–    Train contact farmers and participating farmers in conservation farming, agronomy and natural pest control
–    Facilitate establishment of conservation farming demonstration plots
–    Monitor Farmer-to-Farmer extension and training in conservation farming techniques
–    Provide relevant support towards establishment of community nutrition gardens
–    Organize regular meetings with the Environmental Sub Committees, farming community and other stakeholders involved in project implementation within the project sites
–    Facilitate establishment of seed banks for open pollinated varieties by the communities
–    Prepare and produce training materials (manuals, notes) progress reports and occasional technical papers on issues related to the organisation’s work in order to build capacity and transfer skills to the community
–    Assist in organizing and conducting field days, agriculture shows and seed fairs
–    Supervise community workers
–    Prepare monthly progress reports

Qualifications and requirements
–    BSc. Degree in Agriculture, Ecology, Environment, Rural Development Natural Resources Management
–    2 years relevant working experience after graduation plus experience. Hands on experience in community development work will be an added advantage
–    Working knowledge of Ndebele and/or Shangaan is an advantage.

To apply
Please send your application and CV to email address: info@safire.co.zw
Application deadline: 6 December 2013