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Soft and Life Skills Trainers: Local NGO
Deadline: 20 February 2019
Type of employment: Contract - Commission Based
Background
A company that offers career planning, counselling and soft skills training is looking for a suitable candidates to fill in the position of Soft and Life Skills Trainer that has arisen.
Many Roles and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Team Leader Training, the Soft and Life Skills Trainer is responsible for: Assist in creating digital content on soft skills, life skills, financial literacy; Formulate suitable activities and interactive sessions using both digital and non- digital platforms to enhance delivery of content; Assist in creating digital content on soft skills, life skills, financial literacy; Conduct online and physical life skills and soft skills training to clients; Signing up of clients for career life and soft skills trainings; Carrying out outreach programs in line with career soft skills trainings; Ensuring documentation of activities, writing of reports on monthly, quarterly and annual basis
Qualifications
Successful applicants must be a holder of diploma or degree in social sciences or related fields and should have graduated from a recognised institute. Previous experience in a similar role is a added advantage. Reliable internet access is a must. Women are encouraged to apply.
Skills and Attributes
The Soft and Life Skills Counsellor should have: Effective interpersonal and communication skills; Good decision making skills; Knowledge on career trends; The ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems
To apply
Interested candidates should send through their CVs with cover letters to jobsce...@gmail.com
Career Counsellor: Local NGO
Deadline: 21 February 2019
Type of employment: Contract - Commission Based
Background
A company that offers career planning, counselling and soft skills training is looking for suitable candidates to fill in the position of Career Counsellor that has arisen.
Many Roles and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Team Leader Career Services, the Career Counsellor is responsible for: Providing online career counseling and guidance to assigned clients looking for the perfect careers on commission based; Providing one on one and group career counseling and guidance to clients looking for the perfect careers on commission based; Signing up of clients for career counselling and soft skills trainings; Carrying out outreach programs in line with career counselling; Conduct soft and life skills trainings to young people; Ensuring documentation of activities and submission of progress reports on monthly, quarterly and annual basis
Qualifications
Successful applicants must be a holder of diploma or degree in social sciences or related fields and should have graduated from a recognised institute. Previous experience in a similar role is a added advantage. Reliable internet access is a must. Women are encouraged to apply.
Skills and Attributes
The Commission-Based Counsellor should have: Effective interpersonal and communication skills; Good decision making skills; Knowledge on career trends; Open-minded; Ability to exercise discretion; The ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems
To apply
Interested candidates should send through their CVs with cover letters to jobsce...@gmail.com
Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant - Mutasa: FHI 360
Deadline: 22 February 2019
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S states and territories.
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of the District Team Leader, the Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant works to support the Nurse Testers in M&E related activities for FHI 360 Zimbabwe at district level. S/he collaborates closely with other colleagues at facility level to provide data management support.
To apply
View full job description and apply online here
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Please note that FHI 360 does not charge applicants any fee for their applications to be considered.
6 (Six) x Primary Care Counselors - Kwekwe and Chivi: FHI 360
Deadline: 22 February 2019
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S states and territories.
Position Summary
The FHI360 Primary Care Counselor will be expected to provide quality HIV Testing Services in the community and support linkages in close collaboration with the MOHCC District and Health facility staff, community based health workers and other implementing partners. The cadre will report to the District Team Leader and will work very closely with the FHI360 Nurse Mentors.
To apply
View full job description and apply online here
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Please note that FHI 360 does not charge applicants any fee for their applications to be considered.
2 (Two) x Nurse Counsellors: CeSHHAR Zimbabwe
Deadline: 22 February 2019 (4:30pm)
Duration: 1 year
Duty Station: Beitbridge x 1 and Mutare x 1
Position to start 1 March 2019
Background
CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is an organization that specializes in sexual health, HIV and AIDS research in Zimbabwe. The organization is implementing a National Sex Work Programme behalf of collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Child Care and the National AIDS Council with the aim of reducing HIV acquisition and transmission among female, male and transgender sex workers thereby reducing HIV transmission and acquisition to and from their clients. Low consistent condom use, risk of drug use and increasing transactional sex are some of the common reasons that put these key populations at risk of acquiring STI and HIV infection. Therefore, reaching these populations and increasing awareness and access to STI & HIV prevention, testing and treatment services are fundamental to reducing transmission of STI and HIV infections.
Objectives
To improve access to HIV/STI prevention and treatment services among key populations; To reduce barriers to care among sex workers within the public sector and expand service delivery for sex workers nationally
Scope of work
Under the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator, and under direct supervision of the Clinic Managers, the Nurses will be responsible for the following tasks: Performing routine physical examinations on all clients i.e. temp, B/P, pulse and routine vaginal examination on all women; Providing treatment and care for sexually transmitted infections and other reproductive health concerns according to National Guidelines; Performing rapid syphilis testing; Prescribing and dispensing of drugs; Performing Rapid HIV testing in accordance with the National HIV Testing Algorithm and providing pre and post-test counselling; Providing appropriate supportive counselling, referrals and follow up; Offering family planning and counselling services; Maintaining proper documentation of all clinical and laboratory procedures on all programme clients; Updating and maintaining of clinical records; Ordering drugs clinic sundries at clinic level; Compiling of weekly, monthly and quarterly statistics and clinic reports; Scheduling of mobile clinic visits; Performing other duties as assigned by the programme coordinator
Required Qualifications
Diploma /degree in General Nursing. Post basic training is an added advantage; Certificate in Rapid HIV testing; Forensic certificate; Experience with key populations
Other Requirements
Good interpersonal communication skills and having high respect for confidentiality; Expected to work outside of normal office hours when required.
Desirables
Certificate / diploma in counselling; Demonstrated effective verbal and written communications; Good knowledge on use of Microsoft word, excel and power point
Experience
Preference will be given to those having experience of working in Non-Governmental Organisations in HIV/AIDS related programmes.
To apply
If you are interested in the above position please email your CV and application cover letter to ceshhar....@gmail.com Indicate the position and duty station you are applying for in the subject line.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Programmes Officer: Zimbabwe Association of Microfinance Institutions (ZAMFI)
Deadline: 22 February 2019
The Zimbabwe Association of Microfinance Institutions (ZAMFI) is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced people to fill the above vacancy that has arisen in the organisation.
Reporting to the Executive Director and based in Harare, the position will be responsible for the following: Manage all programmes, training and capacity building functions of the institution; Provide support to related service providers and implementing partners; Coordination and preparation of periodic reports; Membership recruitment, retention and membership database maintenance; Representing the organisation in various stakeholders meetings at senior level; Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Studies or any strongly commercial degree; A Master degree will be an added advantage; Minimum 3 years’ progressively more responsible experience planning and managing multiple mission-driven programs
This is a fairly senior position and applicants must be of a calibre who can assist ZAMFI go to the "next level." ZAMFI is a gender sensitive organisation. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply
Interested persons should email their applications together with a detailed CV to in...@zamfi.org
2 (Two) x Value Chain and Market Development Specialist: Mercy Corps
Deadline: 22 February 2019
Primary Location: Harare
Position Status: Full time
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 48 Months
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.
The Value Chain Specialist is integral to achieving the objectives outlined above. The value chain Specialist will lead on private sector engagement to develop strong market systems along the economic value chain corridors including supporting improved access to financial services, improved branding and marketing for value chain actors.
To apply
View the detailed Position Description here
Please send one document that includes your covering letter describing your interest, qualifications, contactable references and your CV to Mercy Corps Human Resources at zw...@mercycorps.org
Applications should be clearly marked with the position applied for in the email subject line. Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity organization and encourages both female and male candidates to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Shortlisting will proceed as applications are received.
3 (Three) x Research Assistants: Biomedical Research and Training Institute
Deadline: 24 February 2019
FIEBRE: Febrile Illness Evaluation in a Broad Range of Endemicities
Duration of employment: 6 months (April 2019 – September 2019)
Location where study activities will be conducted: Harare Central Hospital, Chitungwiza General Hospital, Primary Clinics from the City of Harare; community work within Harare.
The FIEBRE study is aiming to evaluate the causes of fever in adults and children aged ≥2 months from five countries in Africa and South-East Asia.
Qualifications
Previous research experience is required; A university degree or other qualification is desirable; Ability to do voluntary counselling and HIV testing; Excellent verbal and written Shona and English fluency.
Responsibilities
Recruiting and obtaining informed consent from study participants; Liaising with other members of the study team; Liaising with relevant healthcare workers (treating physicians, nurses) to provide timely feed-back on test results for the study participants; Maintaining accurate data collection records; To carry out other tasks which may occasionally be necessary appropriate to the post, as determined by the line manager.
Personal characteristics required
High personal motivation and self-management; Enthusiasm and willingness to learn and accept feedback; Confident, communicator who can work comfortably with diverse groups of people; Ability to work with adults and children; Excellent time management; Reliable, diligent, detail-oriented worker who can see tasks through to completion; Accurate, honest, dependable and flexible; Excellent problem-solving skills; Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills; Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle and protect sensitive data with integrity; Ability to work with limited supervision and on own initiative; Ability to establish rapport with a variety of colleagues and to work flexibly with the line manager.
To apply
Interested candidates can submit their detailed CV and cover letter to:
The Office Manager, Biomedical Research and Training Institute (FIEBRE Project), 10 Seagrave Road, Avondale, Harare Or email: fiebr...@gmail.com
Please specify in the email header the job position you are applying for. Please note: only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Assistant Study Coordinator: Biomedical Research and Training Institute
Deadline: 24 February 2019
FIEBRE: Febrile Illness Evaluation in a Broad Range of Endemicities
Duration of employment: 6 months (April 2019 – September 2019)
Location where study activities will be conducted: Harare Central Hospital, Chitungwiza General Hospital, Primary Clinics from the City of Harare; community work within Harare.
The FIEBRE study is aiming to evaluate the causes of fever in adults and children aged ≥2 months from five countries in Africa and South-East Asia.
Qualifications required
At least 5 years of previous medical research experience; Previous experience in research study coordination; The applicant must hold a university degree or higher qualifications; Excellent verbal and written Shona and English fluency; Clean class 4 driver’s license; Valid GCP certificate/ research training is an advantage.
Responsibilities
Overseeing research activities related to the project; Conducting site visits; Assisting with procurement, stock taking and document management; Providing logistic and administrative support; Liaising with other members of the study team; Verifying that data collection tools, records, and other study documentation are accurate and up to date; To carry out other tasks which may occasionally be necessary appropriate to the post, as determined by the line manager.
Personal characteristics required
High personal motivation and self-management; Enthusiasm and willingness to learn and accept feedback; Confident, communicator who can work comfortably with diverse groups of people; Excellent time management; Reliable, diligent, detail-oriented worker who can see tasks through to completion; Accurate, honest, dependable and flexible; Excellent problem-solving skills; Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills; Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle and protect sensitive data with integrity; Ability to work with limited supervision and on own initiative; Ability to establish rapport with a variety of colleagues and to work flexibly with the line manager.
To apply
Interested candidates can submit their detailed CV and cover letter to: The Office Manager, Biomedical Research and Training Institute (FIEBRE Project), 10 Seagrave Road, Avondale, Harare Or email: fiebr...@gmail.com
Please specify in the email header the job position you are applying for. Please note: only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Driver: Biomedical Research and Training Institute
Deadline: 24 February 2019
FIEBRE: Febrile Illness Evaluation in a Broad Range of Endemicities
Duration of employment: 6 months (April – September 2019)
Location where study activities will be conducted: Harare, Chitungwiza
The FIEBRE study is aiming to evaluate the causes of fever in adults and children aged ≥2 months from five countries in Africa and South-East Asia.
Qualifications
Clean Class 3 (Motorcycle) and Class 4 Driver's License; Excellent verbal and written Shona and English fluency.
Responsibilities
Delivery of sample and study documents between sites in Harare; Liaising with other members of the study team; To carry out other tasks which may occasionally be necessary appropriate to the post, as determined by the line manager.
Personal characteristics required
Clean driver’s license; Excellent time management and organizational skills; Enthusiasm and willingness to learn and accept feedback; Reliable, diligent, detail-oriented worker who can see tasks through to completion; Accurate, honest, dependable and flexible; Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle and protect sensitive data with integrity; Ability to establish rapport with a variety of colleagues and to work flexibly with the line manager.
To apply
Interested candidates can submit their CV to: The Office Manager, Biomedical Research and Training Institute (FIEBRE Project), 10 Seagrave Road, Avondale, Harare Or email: fiebr...@gmail.com
Only applicants with a clean Class 3 and Class 4 Driver's License will be considered. Please specify in the email header the job position you are applying for. Please note: only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
4 (Four) x Research Nurse: Biomedical Research and Training Institute
Deadline: 24 February 2019
FIEBRE: Febrile Illness Evaluation in a Broad Range of Endemicities
Duration of employment: 6 months (April 2019 – September 2019)
Location where study activities will be conducted: Harare Central Hospital, Chitungwiza General Hospital, Primary Clinics from the City of Harare; community work within Harare.
The FIEBRE study is aiming to evaluate the causes of fever in adults and children aged ≥2 months from five countries in Africa and South-East Asia.
Qualifications
Diploma in General Nursing with at least five years post-basic experience; Experience in collecting blood samples from children and adults; Previous research experience; Ability to do voluntary counselling and HIV testing; Current practising certificate; Valid GCP/Ethics training would be an added advantage.
Responsibilities
Recruiting and obtaining informed consent from study participants; Collecting biological samples from study participants (including blood samples from adults and children) according to the study protocol; Performing point-of-care tests; Supervision of research assistants; Liaising with other members of the study team; Liaising with relevant healthcare workers (treating physicians, nurses) to provide timely feed-back on test results for the study participants; Assist in referral of study patients to hospital as required; Maintaining accurate data collection records; To carry out other tasks which may occasionally be necessary appropriate to the post, as determined by the line manager.
Personal characteristics required
High personal motivation and self-management; Enthusiasm and willingness to learn and accept feedback; Confident, communicator who can work comfortably with diverse groups of people; Excellent time management; Reliable, diligent, detail-oriented worker who can see tasks through to completion; Accurate, honest, dependable and flexible; Excellent problem-solving skills and record-keeping skills; Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle and protect sensitive data with integrity; Ability to work with limited supervision and on own initiative; Ability to establish rapport with a variety of colleagues and to work flexibly with the line manager.
To apply
Interested candidates can submit their detailed CV and cover letter to:
The Office Manager, Biomedical Research and Training Institute (FIEBRE Project), 10 Seagrave Road, Avondale, Harare Or email: fiebr...@gmail.com
Please specify in the email header the job position you are applying for. Please note: only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Head of Project: Welthungerhilfe
Deadline: 26 February 2019
Welthungerhilfe is one of the largest and respected private organisations in the field of development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. We carry out projects in 39 countries and campaigns for fairer cooperation with developing countries.
ZAKIS Project
Welthungerhilfe (German Agro Action) PVO 21/2003 is leading a consortium of NGOs to support the Zimbabwe Ministry of Agriculture’s Departments of Research, Education and Extension in its Agriculture Knowledge and Innovations System Project funded by the EU under the Zimbabwe Agricultural Growth Programme. The ZAKIS Project is a 52-month project running which started in August 2018 and runs to January 2023. The project is delivered by a consortium including Welthungerhilfe (Consortium Lead), SNV, ICRISAT, CTDO and SAT.
The Project focuses on Zimbabwe’s Agriculture Knowledge and Innovation Services (AKIS) – how Agricultural Research, Education and Extension work together to improve farmer income and an enabling environment for investment in agriculture. The project seeks to create an inclusive AKIS - meeting the needs of Zimbabwean farmers while engaging the Private Sector. The primary target of the project is Government – specifically the Departments of Research and Specialist Services (DR&SS), the Department of Agriculture Education and Farmer Training (DAEFT) and the Department of Agricultural Extension (AGRITEX) within the Ministry of Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement in Zimbabwe. All components of the project are achieved through building capacity of government to deliver or oversee the delivery of services.
The central concept of the project is the creation of two Agricultural Centres of Excellence which showcase agriculture research, education and extension working together, whilst engaging the private sector for the benefit of farmers along selected value chains. A second concept is the creation of a virtual centre of excellence which showcases the work of the two ACEs as well as other agriculture best practice in Zimbabwe and the region on a digital platform accessible to everyone via computer and smartphone.
a) Coordinate the ZAKIS Project Implementation
Co-ordinate technical, financial and administrative aspects of the ZAKIS Project Implementation activities; Monitor the project operational activities and provide feed-back to the ZAKIS Project Steering Committee; Follow-up on the project monitoring system in close cooperation with the monitoring and evaluation officer; Regularly monitor the execution of Project Implementation related activities and results, provide feed-back to the ZAKIS Project Steering Committee and other project stakeholders; Compile and document relevant ZAKIS Project information for collaborative activities and missions; Design implement, and document meetings, workshops, seminars and other events related to the project’s field of activities; Support short-term consultants and experts of the project to fulfil their tasks during their assignment
b) Oversee to the ZAKIS project’s strategic development
Provide technical advice on Project Implementation to the Project Staff, Partner staff and Government stakeholders; Keep informed about topics and developments related to the project’s activities (e.g. through evaluation of the press, direct dialog, forum participation, public hearings, seminars); Develop and organize quality assurance; Participate in identifying needs for external support and advice; Propose new initiatives/ improvements, make policy and strategic recommendations; Monitor the ZAKIS Project progress and provide feed-back to the Management, with the support of and in close cooperation with the monitoring Team.
c) Plan ZAKIS Project Implementation related project activities and ensure knowledge transfer
Coordinate the planning of project activities within the defined area; Develop project designs, including the preparation, organization and moderation of planning exercises; Formulate project action plans and synchronise between the planning and budgeting system; Develop technical concepts, guidelines, manuals, and procedures, which are ready to be applied; Prepare inputs to project/program reports and publications for all required reports; Support research and study activities
d) Cooperate with relevant stakeholders
Develop and maintain contacts with all relevant stakeholders - Specifically the target Government departments (DR&SS, DAEFT, AGRITEX), other relevant departments (DVS, Irrigation and Mechanisation, Economics and Markets, TVET), with other ZAGP actors (EU, TA, VC, AH&FS project), other large agriculture related projects (LFSP, ZRBF, AMALIMA, ENSURE etc. as well as other relevant organisations; Cooperate with government institutions, non-government organisations, and the local community; Represent the project/program; Act as liaison to and cooperate with other WHH projects in the region; Collect and circulate relevant information, disseminate project experiences
Required Skills, Education and Experience
Postgraduate qualification in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agri-business or a related field; Minimum 7-10 years professional experience in a similar position within an international NGO; Experience of working closely with and ensuring optimal relations with senior staff at the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement in Zimbabwe; Experience of overseeing and motivating a consortium of diverse NGOs to achieve a broad range of project objectives; Experience of reporting frequently to a donor and co-ordinating with other projects commonly funded under a wider donor strategy; Experience in overseeing organisational development and capacity building within traditional government departments to deliver improved services; Experience in successfully introducing innovative ways of working, digitalisation, new business models and PPPs to traditional government institutions; Experience in coordination of complex field activities, staff supervision and project management; Strong report writing skills; Knowledge of finance and administration within an NGO
To apply
Interested candidates should submit a letter of motivation and their CVs to recruitment.zimbabwe@welthungerhilfe.de stating the position applied for in the subject line of the email.
Welthungerhilfe is an equal opportunity employer.
During the entire recruitment process, Welthungerhilfe will not charge a fee nor will we require payment to be made for any application to be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator (Harare): Welthungerhilfe
Deadline: 26 February 2019
Welthungerhilfe is one of the largest and respected private organisations in the field of development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. We carry out projects in 39 countries and campaigns for fairer cooperation with developing countries.
ZAKIS Project
Welthungerhilfe (German Agro Action) PVO 21/2003 is leading a consortium of NGOs to support the Zimbabwe Ministry of Agriculture’s Departments of Research, Education and Extension in its Agriculture Knowledge and Innovations System Project funded by the EU under the Zimbabwe Agricultural Growth Programme. The ZAKIS Project is a 52-month project running which started in August 2018 and runs to January 2023. The project is delivered by a consortium including Welthungerhilfe (Consortium Lead), SNV, ICRISAT, CTDO and SAT.
The Project focuses on Zimbabwe’s Agriculture Knowledge and Innovation Services (AKIS) – how Agricultural Research, Education and Extension work together to improve farmer income and an enabling environment for investment in agriculture. The project seeks to create an inclusive AKIS - meeting the needs of Zimbabwean farmers while engaging the Private Sector. The primary target of the project is Government – specifically the Departments of Research and Specialist Services (DR&SS), the Department of Agriculture Education and Farmer Training (DAEFT) and the Department of Agricultural Extension (AGRITEX) within the Ministry of Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement in Zimbabwe. All components of the project are achieved through building capacity of government to deliver or oversee the delivery of services.
The central concept of the project is the creation of two Agricultural Centres of Excellence which showcase agriculture research, education and extension working together, whilst engaging the private sector for the benefit of farmers along selected value chains. A second concept is the creation of a virtual centre of excellence which showcases the work of the two ACEs as well as other agriculture best practice in Zimbabwe and the region on a digital platform accessible to everyone via computer and smartphone.
The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties:
Support project/program staff on ways to document, organize and capture program progress (including best practices and case studies of innovation and initiatives); Design, revision and implementation of monitoring tools and data collection procedures such as logical framework, project performance tracking, indicators, data flow chart, M&E manuals, Evaluation terms of reference; Manage and monitor implementation of project monitoring and evaluation in alignment with donor requirements; Design and monitor key indicators, appropriate tools, formats and procedures for monitoring each level of the log frame; Oversee monitoring systems to track project performance and changes in the project; Oversee production of quarterly and annual reports as per UNDP contractual requirements; Review the performance of existing management information systems and identify potential modifications; Manage database and information management system for programme output indicators; To set-up and maintain a knowledge management system e.g. human-interest stories, visibility material, Complaint Response Mechanism, lessons learned, exchange meetings; Disseminate information from Accountability, Monitoring and Evaluation to project team; Lead the recruitment and supervision of enumerators for field data collection; Organise and facilitate trainings on monitoring and evaluation functions for capacity building for project team; Collaborate with implementing partners and primary stakeholders through coordination, sharing lessons learnt and good practices.
Required Education, Skills and Experience
A university degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics and Research or any related field; Five years relevant work experience in data management, preferably an International NGO; Demonstrated ability to work effectively with beneficiary communities, Government and other stakeholders at the district level; Experience in design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems including both qualitative and quantitative approaches; In-depth working knowledge of computer based statistical packages including, Excel and information dissemination software; Excellent report writing and presentation skills; Experience working in consortia with grant funding highly desirable.
To apply
Interested candidates should submit a letter of motivation and their CVs to recruitment.zimbabwe@welthungerhilfe.de stating the position applied for in the subject line of the email.
Welthungerhilfe is an equal opportunity employer.
During the entire recruitment process, Welthungerhilfe will not charge a fee nor will we require payment to be made for any application to be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Poultry Cluster Coordinator (Gweru): Welthungerhilfe
Deadline: 26 February 2019
Welthungerhilfe is one of the largest and respected private organisations in the field of development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. We carry out projects in 39 countries and campaigns for fairer cooperation with developing countries.
Integrated Poultry Value Chain Project
Welthungerhilfe (German Agro Action) PVO 21/2003 is working with a consortium of NGOs to support the transformation of the Poultry Value Chain in Zimbabwe in a Project funded by the EU under the Zimbabwe Agricultural Growth Programme. The IPVC Project is a 36-month project which started in February 2019 and runs to January 2022. The project is delivered by a consortium including COSPE (Consortium Lead), CNFA, SAT and LMAC
Reporting to the Head of Project, the main function of the position is to oversee and coordinate the successful implementation of the Inclusive Poultry Value Chain (IPVC) Development Project activities in the Gweru, Masvingo and Bulawayo cluster.
The main duties include:
Ensure programme is implemented according to the project document, Welthungerhilfe guidelines and policy standards within agreed timelines; Ensure the necessary support functions are running effectively to support the achievement of the delivery of the IPVC project; Facilitate poultry value chain mapping within target districts; Identify Poultry value chain constraints preventing efficient and widespread marketing of commodities; Develop market strategies for the value chains; Follow-up on the project/program area monitoring system in close cooperation with the monitoring team; Monitor the execution of Project Implementation related activities and results, provide feed-back to the Management and district team leaders; Support business model development and innovation for the district and provincial level actors, through the allocation of project resources; Compile and document relevant information for collaborative activities and missions; Design implement, and document meetings, workshops, seminars and other events related to the program’s/project’s field of activities; Support short-term consultants and experts of the project/program to fulfil their tasks during their assignment; Provide technical advice on project implementation to project management, support teams, consortium members and wider counterparts; Develop and maintain contacts with all relevant stakeholders including government institutions, non-government organisations, and the local community; Collect and circulate relevant information, disseminate project experiences and ensure knowledge transfer
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agri-business or a related field. A Postgraduate qualification is an added advantage; Minimum 4 years professional experience in a similar position with an NGO, Public Sector or in a private sector company; Excellent facilitation, negotiation and influencing skills; Ability to work independently and under pressure; Effective communication skills and ability to network and establish collaboration with different partners and agencies; Good working knowledge of MS Office; Clean class 4 driver’s licence
To apply
Interested candidates should submit a letter of motivation and their CVs to recruitment.zimbabwe@welthungerhilfe.de stating the position applied for in the subject line of the email.
Welthungerhilfe is an equal opportunity employer.
During the entire recruitment process, Welthungerhilfe will not charge a fee nor will we require payment to be made for any application to be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Business Development Services Advisor (Gweru): Welthungerhilfe
Deadline: 26 February 2019
Welthungerhilfe is one of the largest and respected private organisations in the field of development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. We carry out projects in 39 countries and campaigns for fairer cooperation with developing countries.
Integrated Poultry Value Chain Project
Welthungerhilfe (German Agro Action) PVO 21/2003 is working with a consortium of NGOs to support the transformation of the Poultry Value Chain in Zimbabwe in a Project funded by the EU under the Zimbabwe Agricultural Growth Programme. The IPVC Project is a 36-month project which started in February 2019 and runs to January 2022. The project is delivered by a consortium including COSPE (Consortium Lead), CNFA, SAT and LMAC.
The main function of this position is to enhance poultry business management, targeting the required quality and quantity of meat to meet market demand and to increase sales.
The duties of the advisor will include:
Oversee the implementation of all project’s activities including establishment, strengthening and scaling up cattle business centres; Communicate, coordinate and work closely with other specialists and facilitate mutually beneficial relationships among stakeholders; Provide production related information; provision of on-going technical support to field staff on Good Animal Husbandry Practice, natural resource management and poultry value chain development; Facilitate linkages, work closely with key poultry value chain input service providers and major PSP (drugs/chemicals, supplementary stock feed, seed, fertilizers), integrators and off-takers; Provide market information and intelligence, training to develop their skills and change of farmer attitude /mind-set from subsistence cattle keepers to sustainable cattle producers to meet market demand (farming as a business).
Required Education, Skills and Experience
Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agri-business or a related field. A Postgraduate qualification is an added advantage; Minimum 4 years professional experience in a similar position with an NGO, Public Sector or in a private sector company; Excellent facilitation, negotiation and influencing skills; Ability to work independently and under pressure; Effective communication skills and ability to network and establish collaboration with different partners and agencies; Good working knowledge of MS Office; Clean class 4 driver’s licence.
To apply
Interested candidates should submit a letter of motivation and their CVs to recruitment.zimbabwe@welthungerhilfe.de stating the position applied for in the subject line of the email.
Welthungerhilfe is an equal opportunity employer.
During the entire recruitment process, Welthungerhilfe will not charge a fee nor will we require payment to be made for any application to be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
2 (Two) x Administration Assistants (Harare and Gweru): Welthungerhilfe
Deadline: 26 February 2019
Welthungerhilfe is one of the largest and respected private organisations in the field of development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. We carry out projects in 39 countries and campaigns for fairer cooperation with developing countries.
Your most important duties:
Prepare payments to service providers and suppliers; Procure project materials according to WHH standards; Receipting, banking and cash book maintenance; Prepare monthly expenditure reports; Maintain asset register; Handling incoming and outgoing mail; Stationery control; General Administration and Logistics duties
As a qualified applicant you will possess the following:
University degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; Mature, excellent team player with good self-management practices; At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role in a Non-Governmental Organisation environment; Excellent communication inter personal and ICT skills; Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; A valid class 4 driver’s licence
To apply
Interested candidates should submit a letter of motivation and their CVs to recruitment.zimbabwe@welthungerhilfe.de stating the position applied for in the subject line of the email.
Welthungerhilfe is an equal opportunity employer.
During the entire recruitment process, Welthungerhilfe will not charge a fee nor will we require payment to be made for any application to be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Head of Experimentation: UNDP
Deadline: 9 March 2019
The UNDP Strategic Plan 2018-2021 embraces the complexity of development and commits the organization to helping countries find faster, more durable solutions to achieve Agenda 2030. Important development trends like urbanization, climate change, and rising inequalities pose significant challenges on our path to achieve the 2030 agenda of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
UNDP has begun incubating a number of strategic initiatives aimed at ensuring UNDP is ‘fit for purpose’ to deliver a new generation of solutions in line with the challenges the world faces. One such key strategic initiatives is the Country Accelerator Lab Network. The initiative is a recognition that increasingly interrelated development challenges require going beyond business as usual and single point, linear and silver bullet responses in development. Instead, they call for an interdisciplinary approaches and non-linear solutions that crowd in the collective efforts of variety of partners and tap into local insights and the knowledge of people closest to the problem and the solutions. The initiative is also a recognition and an investment in the emerging momentum among a growing number of UNDP Country Offices around joining together, cutting edge methodologies with contextual, country-based insights and expertise to accelerate impact and progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
Experiment portfolio design
Works with UNDP and partners in mapping the context and nature of development challenges, with a particular focus on understanding systemic issues beyond traditional silos and classifications and identifying drivers of change, and levers for intervention; Mapping systems and assets, identifying levers and logic for intervention, building hypotheses of change that are a fit to the system level challenges identified; Identify logic against which to assess fit and coherence of the individual portfolios with the frontier challenges on which they are meant to generate learning;
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Head of Solutions Mapping: UNDP
Deadline: 9 March 2019
The UNDP Strategic Plan 2018-2021 embraces the complexity of development and commits the organization to helping countries find faster, more durable solutions to achieve Agenda 2030. Important development trends like urbanization, climate change, and rising inequalities pose significant challenges on our path to achieve the 2030 agenda of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
UNDP has begun incubating a number of strategic initiatives aimed at ensuring UNDP is ‘fit for purpose’ to deliver a new generation of solutions in line with the challenges the world faces. One such key strategic initiatives is the Country Accelerator Lab Network. The initiative is a recognition that increasingly interrelated development challenges require going beyond business as usual and single point, linear and silver bullet responses in development. Instead, they call for an interdisciplinary approaches and non-linear solutions that crowd in the collective efforts of variety of partners and tap into local insights and the knowledge of people closest to the problem and the solutions. The initiative is also a recognition and an investment in the emerging momentum among a growing number of UNDP Country Offices around joining together, cutting edge methodologies with contextual, country-based insights and expertise to accelerate impact and progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
You
You are capable and excited about starting, design and managing activities, direct engagement with local communities and collaboration across global networks. You are driven by learning new things, figuring out how they work and translating them across sectors. You tell stories of emergent solutions and you gravitate to solving global development challenges.
You have a natural inclination to interdisciplinarity, cross cultural mindset and cross sectoral experience with the cosmopolitan attraction for diversity. You are driven by a strong sense of purpose and commitment to make change happen and a keen eye to identify emerging opportunities and ‘at the edge’ trends. You are open to discovery and exploration, capable of articulating insights and ideas through visual thinking, open to serendipity and discovery yet are pragmatic and constructive working with public sector authorities. You are comfortable with ambiguity, capable of zooming out for context and zooming in for content and execution- sharp in pursuit of objectives, fast at adapting and changing course when needed. You have superb compentencies in program and portfolio management, are at ease with decision-making processes and dynamics of different models of governance.
You are curious, quirky and fun, natural strategic thinkers and a talented designer. You understand systems, the good, the bad and the ugly, and are capable of working within bureaucracies to make change, leverage technology to extend, enhance and multiply exploration, discovery and execution. You are digitally savvy, you hack tools, and you are keen to be a part of a large global organization exhibiting United Nations values.
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Head of Exploration: UNDP
Deadline: 9 March 2019
The UNDP Strategic Plan 2018-2021 embraces the complexity of development and commits the organization to helping countries find faster, more durable solutions to achieve Agenda 2030. Important development trends like urbanization, climate change, and rising inequalities pose significant challenges on our path to achieve the 2030 agenda of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
UNDP has begun incubating a number of strategic initiatives aimed at ensuring UNDP is ‘fit for purpose’ to deliver a new generation of solutions in line with the challenges the world faces. One such key strategic initiatives is the Country Accelerator Lab Network. The initiative is a recognition that increasingly interrelated development challenges require going beyond business as usual and single point, linear and silver bullet responses in development. Instead, they call for an interdisciplinary approaches and non-linear solutions that crowd in the collective efforts of variety of partners and tap into local insights and the knowledge of people closest to the problem and the solutions. The initiative is also a recognition and an investment in the emerging momentum among a growing number of UNDP Country Offices around joining together, cutting edge methodologies with contextual, country-based insights and expertise to accelerate impact and progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
Horizon scanning and market intelligence for the Zimbabwe Accelerator Lab; Partnership and resource mobilization; Organizational learning and interface with the core business of UNDP; Working out loud
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