Opportunities

Duty Station: Bikita and Insiza Districts

Deadline: 14 February 2023

Jekesa Pfungwa Vulingqondo (JPV) is a Women Empowerment, Local Non-Governmental Development organization working with women, men and youths in Zimbabwe to redress the gender imbalances in society and empower women. The organization is alive to the fact that society is fraught with unequal gender relations perpetuated by a complex interaction of cultural and structural factors. JPV works to open women’s minds to realities of these barriers and bring women together within their communities to formulate local solutions to local challenges.

JPV is implementing a social mobilization programme promoting SASA Faith to combat Sexual, Gender and Based Violence in Faith communities and as such seeks to recruit District Officers for the programme in Bikita and Insiza. The officer should be resident or be able to relocate to the preferred district. Reports to the Programmes Manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Support to Start Awareness Support Action SASA! Faith Teams:

• Support technical capacity building of SASA! Faith teams, through trainings and workshops
• Support SASA! Faith teams to ensure SASA! Faith phase action plans are planned and developed in a timely manner that meets project objectives.
• Mentor and guide SASA! Faith team in planning, implementation, documentation, and monitoring of SASA! Faith activities.
• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with SASA! Faith teams
• Monitoring and support to Community Activists

Learning and Knowledge Management:

• Coordinate SASA! Faith phase training planning, delivery, and evaluation
• Provide logistical support for trainings
• Participate in shared learning spaces with colleagues on SASA! Faith
• Collect case studies and provide content demonstrating the impact of SASA! Faith for donor reports and other publications.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• In coordination with the SASA! Faith team, Programmes Manager and M&E Officer, ensure timely and accurate M&E plans to ensure that SASA! Faith outcomes remain on track and align to the project outcomes and targets
• Provide guidance and support to SASA! Faith teams on the effective use of SASA! Faith M&E tools, data entry, data analysis and reporting.

Other:

• Participate in organisational quarterly meetings, programme review meetings and any other meetings as required
• Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the Program Manager

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Development studies, Gender Studies or a related social science degree

Experience

Minimum two years of working in a local development organisation

Experience in GBV programming, including prevention and response strategies

(Experience of working to support SASA! Or SASA! Faith programming / working in a faith-based institution is an added advantage).

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills, particularly in relation to facilitating trainings on GBV; Highly organised, with excellent planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills; Excellent report writing skills and an aptitude for designing projects and proposals; Competent in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and with internet/email; Demonstrate a commitment to gender equality and an ability to influence and engage others to support gender issues; Capable of working efficiently under tight deadlines; Spoken and written fluency in English.

To apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their applications to ngozimvacancies@gmail.com and indicate the preferred district. This is a women centred project, hence female candidates with a Christian background are encouraged to apply. Please send your detailed CV with 3 traceable referees (max 3 pages) and motivational letter by close of business on 14 February 2023.

The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) is a socio-economic justice coalition established in February 2000 to facilitate citizens’ involvement in making public policy pro-people and sustainable. Its specific objectives are :To raise the level of economic literacy among members to include views and participation of grassroots and marginalised communities, facilitate research, lobbying and advocacy in order to raise the level of economic literacy and fiscal transparency on issues of debt, national/municipal budgets, trade and sustainable development, formulate credible and sustainable economic and social policy alternatives; develop a
national coalition and facilitate the building of a vibrant movement for social and economic justice in Zimbabwe.

ZIMCODD is looking for two interns for its Eastern (Mutare) and Southern (Bulawayo) Regions to provide support in its programmes department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The programs intern shall:

• Provide programme and administrative support to the programmes team in the preparation of various programme documents such as reports and proposals on program implementation arrangements.
• Develop operational requirements for programmes and activities; this may include preparing the required budgets, logistics and checklists among others.
• Participate in a variety of meetings, workshops, and/or trainings for the purpose of providing or receiving information, recording minutes, and supporting the needs of the attendees.
• Assist in implementing the ZIMCODD movement building and membership strategy which will include maintaining a membership database and membership profiling.
• Follow up on the recruitment of new members and oversee the collection of membership fees in the Eastern and Southern Regions.
• Assist in the development/writing of monthly reports and activity reports for the various projects.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Degree in or currently studying towards completion of a social science degree. To include but not limited to a degree or studies towards the attainment of a degree in Development Studies; Psychology, Social Work, Public Administration, Political Science and Peace Studies.
• Fluency in Ndebele for the Southern Region internship.
• Passionate about advancing social and economic justice issues with marginalised and disadvantaged communities.
• High integrity, strong result orientation, drive for excellence and takes initiative.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and result orientation.
• A self-starter able to work with minimum supervision.

HOW TO APPLY

If interested in the above-mentioned opportunity, please submit your application including qualifications, motivational letter and CV to zimcodd@zimcodd.co.zw. Due date: 17 February 1700hrs. All applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed.
Please indicate the subject as PROGRAMS INTERN and indicate the region applied for.

ZIMCODD CONTACT DETAILS
49 PENDENNIS ROAD, MOUNT PLEASANT, HARARE
Email: zimcodd@zimcodd.co.zw
Website: www.zimcodd.org
FACEBOOK: ZIMBABWE COALITION ON DEBT AND DEVELOPMENT
TWITTER @ ZIMCODD1

Reports to: Regional Director Sub-Saharan Africa

We are the Sub-Saharan Africa office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF Africa), a German foundation that works across the globe to promote freedom.

FNF Africa is looking for an enthusiastic freedom-lover who wants to join our team in Johannesburg to work as Administrative Assistant  and supports us to improve the administration of FNF Africa´s regional office. The Administrative Assistant reports directly to the Regional Director Sub Saharan Africa.

Her/his/their key responsibilities include the support of the Regional Director and the Johannesburg office team in the fields of office administration, database management, correspondence and project and event management:

• General office administration such as filing handling of telephone enquiries, diary management
• Maintenance of the FNF Africa´s database and internal archives and filing
• Assistance with the Foundations´s project documents (quotes, budgets etc.)
• Assistance with procurement of services
• Correspondence in German and English to FNF head office in Germany, project offices abroad and partner organisations and to individuals
• Coordination of applications for FNF Africa and FNF´s international programmes
• Supervision of the preparation of events (as assigned) taking place in the Foundation´s offices or outside including arrangement with hotels, restaurants and service providers
• Planning and coordination of business trips and staff meetings
• Preparation of minutes, and editing of texts reports as requested
• Supervision of driver, office cleaner and care taker

Write us what motivates you to apply at FNF, and include any relevant educational information, experience, background, and examples of previous work. Required are independent thinking, personal initiative, a responsible attitude and excellent language and writing skills in both English and German and excellent organisational and time management skills. You need to have sound experience in word processing. If you are not a resident of South Africa you need a valid work visa.

This position is part time till 31.7. 2023 and thereafter full time on Fixed term contract (2 years).

• Have a look at  https://www.freiheit.org/sub-saharan-africa
• The deadline for applications is Friday 17th February 2023 and interviews will take place before the end of March 2023. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
• Email to tina.goulding@freiheit.org to submit your application.

The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum is a coalition of human rights NGOs in Zimbabwe that advocates for the promotion and protection of human rights. The Forum has an exciting new opening for a Finance and Administration Manager.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance and Administration Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the Forum and will work closely with the Executive Director on all major financial matters such as the development of funding proposals and the annual budget as it pertains to fixed costs. S/he will be the point person with respect to all policy matters, relating to finance, human resources, and administration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures any regular/daily bank transactions of the Forum are carried out in a consistent, reliable, and safe manner.
• Analyses the financial and accounting transactions and ensures that they comply with funding partner rules and regulations as well as the Forum’s policies and procedures.
• Manages the operational functions of the finance and administration department to ensure compliance and efficiency of the department and that staff tasked with performing financial transactions has the necessary expertise to do so.
• Monitors and ensures the punctual and accurate payment of staff salary and selecting appropriate pension and medical insurance systems to offer Forum staff the best possible options within its framework.
• Maintain all project accounting systems, accurately ensuring expenditure against the correct codes and projects and preparing monthly financial reports.
• Reviews and analyses monthly financial reports including budget forecasts to ensure they are accurate Performs monthly budget variance analysis to ensure projects spend within budget and makes recommendations on spending.
• Participates in and provides guidance on annual budget planning, financial reporting, financial audits/compliance reviews, and assessments.
• Involved in preparing and reviewing cost proposal budgets for new grant applications.
• Periodically reviews financial management policies and procedures to incorporate any changes.
• Making decisions on expense allocation based on program budget guidelines, appropriate administration of staff duty rotations, and non-financial resource use and allocation.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have:

Education and Experience

• Minimum B.Com Accounting/Finance/Economics Degree or equivalent.
• Must have completed either CIS, CTA, ACCA, or an equivalent post-graduate qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience is required, 3 years of which should have been in a managerial position.
• Knowledge of grants and project management with specific knowledge of USAID and USG grant and contracting rules, policies, and procedures.

Critical or technical competencies required

• Must have excellent process evaluation and analysis skills and understand the various finance and management-related legislation;
• Must be able to develop, evaluate and interpret financial and cash flow statements. Must have proven accountancy, budget formulation and budget control skills
• Must be an innovative and business-oriented person with a thorough grounding in business management and dynamics;
• Must be a Member of a recognised accounting professional organisation/association;
• Must have good communication and negotiation skills; Must have proven team leadership skills;
• Must have advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of packages;
• Must, be proficient in spoken and written English;
• Must exhibit a high level of professionalism and must be prepared to work long hours.

Applications

Applications addressed to the Executive Director and accompanied by a CV, cover letter, and the names and contact details of at least three referees should be submitted by email to: vacancies@hrforum.co.zw.

The subject title of the email should be: Finance and Administration Manager

Closing Date: 14 February 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.