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"The ability to ask very beautiful questions - often in very un-beautiful moments - is one of the greatest disciplines of a human life. And a beautiful question starts to shape your identity as much by asking it as it does by having it answered."
- David Whyte
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Hello Fam,
Do you like larger-than-life art? Take a stroll through the pictures from the Dakar Biennale and enjoy a moment to celebrate (virtually!) that exhibits like these can take place again.
In this week's e:zine, we're taking a look at some news from here, raising our eyebrows at a bizarre story of an aeroplane driving down the streets of Lagos (for real), and listening in to a citizen's tale of playing Zimbabwe's stock market. You can also read more about big wins for accountability elsewhere on the continent, and jam along to an Africa Day mixtape from our friends at New Frame.
As always, we've not forgotten your weekly dose of inspiration and all the jobs & opportunities you love so much... so dive in!
Enjoy the winter sunshine,
The Kubatana Team
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After an extended break due to Covid, the Dakar Biennale, one of the largest events in the African modern art world, is back! Under the theme ‘Ndafa’ - which means to forge out of the fire - the displays and installations scattered throughout the city tell stories of triumph and emergence. The sculpture pictured here, by Senagalese artist Diadji Diop, symbolises the emergence from the pandemic and a moment to catch one’s breath. See more here |
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News from here . . .
Mbare eviction order
Once again, Harare City Council is back in the spotlight, for all the wrong reasons. Thousands of families in Mbare’s Joburg lines have reportedly been issued with eviction notices, having accrued significant rental arrears over time. While families admit having failed to pay rent, Council does not appear to be interested in engaging with residents who argue that there are a number of mitigating factors that ought to be considered. Chief among these factors is the point that, in addition to rent, council rates far exceed what most families can afford - and then aren’t even used to maintain basic infrastructure in the community. Some tenants also feel they should have been offered title deeds, having lived in their homes for several decades.
Age of consent
Last week, the ConCourt handed down a ruling that effectively raises the legal age of consent from 16 years old to 18. The ruling follows an application, made by Loveness Mudzuru and Ruvimbo Tsopodzi, to challenge the constitutionality of their customary marriages entered into before the girls were 18. While the legal age for marriage has been 18 years old since 2016, the Marriages Act set the age of consent for sexual relationships at 16 years old. This new ruling seeks to align the Marriages Act with section 78 of the Constitution. While it is hoped that this new ruling will help deter the exploitation of girls by older men, some critics have raised concerns that this ruling may be unrealistically moralistic and difficult to enforce.
Teachers take top spot
It’s a well-deserved pom-pom this week to the Amalgamated Rural Teachers’ Union of Zimbabwe, who were announced the recipient of this year’s FrontLine Defenders Award for Africa. The award was given in recognition of ARTUZ’s tireless efforts over the past 14 years in “working to improve the working conditions of teachers, and to defend and ensure equal access to education.” While highlighting the perpetual obstacles facing ARTUZ’s quest for better teaching and learning conditions in Zimbabwe, the award citation also highlights the Union’s campaign for the adoption of the Education Equalization Fund; the development of their Remote Teaching Toolkit, which trained 1800 teachers on remote teaching techniques during the pandemic; and the Safe Schools campaign. Listen to ARTUZ President Obert Masaraure speaking on the award and the state of education in Zimbabwe here
Journalism is not a crime
On Friday last week, police visited the home of ZimLive editor Mduduzi Mathuthu and reportedly ordered that Mathuthu, who was not at home when the police officers arrived, should present himself at the police station. Mathuthu tweeted that according to people present at the time, five men arrived at his home driving a car with no number plates. The Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA) deployed lawyer Nqobile Sithole who attended the police station on Mathuthu’s behalf, but was not informed of any charges pending against his client. Police previously raided Mathuthu’s home in July 2020, claiming that he had information linked to the July 31 protests. Shortly afterwards, Mathuthu’s nephew was abducted and tortured.
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Free airport shuttle
Are you a Zimbabwean citizen in the diaspora? Are you planning a trip home sometime in the next year? Then we have good news for you! ZimRights is offering a free airport shuttle service for Zimbabweans flying in who want to register to vote. The shuttle will pick you up at the airport, take you to the nearest registration center to get yourself on the voters’ roll, and then take you to your destination (within a 30km radius of Harare). Can it get any better? If you’d like to take advantage of this awesome free ride, just send them a WhatsApp on +263 787 606 362.
Tend to stay closer to home? Good news! If you are based locally and want to register to vote, Election Resource Center can help you out with information and transport! Send them an App on +263 787 850 268.
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Speaking of airports . . .
Stranger than fiction
What could be stranger than a plane (yes, aeroplane) being towed (forget flying) on a busy expressway on a Tuesday evening? Last week the Nigerian commuting public was left wondering whether their eyes were betraying them when a plane was spotted in the busy Lagos traffic.
The incident sparked a lot of interest on Twitter. Here are some of the musings that gave us a chuckle:
“What is a plane doing inside traffic in ikeja? which kind country be this” asked @Naomi_Swizz_
“It's a newly invented motor by a smart Nigerian as molue is not enough to convey people that are living towards yanipaja axis so don't be afraid just enter call your bustop they will drop you” chipped in @gwf19892010
“Na Kasali, the mechanic, dey test run the brake weda it dey catch or not” reasoned @Olawale55773901
The Nigerian authorities set the record straight, stating that the plane was being delivered to its new owner via the busy road. You can check out the clip of the plane and the rest of Twitter reflections here
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Listen up . . .
What did you get up to on Africa Day? We enjoyed this jamming mixtape from New Frame, with special mention to Bhundu Boys.
1. Manu Dibango – Soul Makossa
2. Oumou Sangaré – Wassulu Don
3. Congotronics International – Mulume/Change (feat Deerhoof, Juana Molina, Kasai Allstars, Konono N°1, Wildbirds & Peacedrums & Skeletons)
4. Florence Adooni – Mam Pe’ela Su’ure
5. Gonora Sounds – Wapinda Mazviri
6. Star Feminine Band – La Musique
7. Malawi Mouse Boys – Zochita Zanu (Your Deeds)
8. Mdou Moctar – J’ai Pas Le Choix
9. Baloji – Le Jour D’apres/Siku Ya Baadaye (Independence Cha-Cha) feat Royce Mbumba
10. Angelique Kidjo – Lonlon (Ravel’s Bolero)
11. Ayalew Mesfin – Hasabe
12. The Ogyatanaa Show Band – You Monopolise Me
13. Gatanga Boys Band – Keep Change Kairitu
14. Zap Mama – Plekete
15. Witch – Like a Chicken
16. Ali Farka Toure – Ai Du
17. Franco – Mario (feat Le Tout Puissant OK Jazz)
18. Tabu Ley Rochereau – Cassius Clay
19. Geoffrey Oryema – Lubanga
20. Bhundu Boys – Radio Africa
21. Tau Ea Matšekha – Ke Ikhethetse E Motle
22. Cheb Khaled – Didi
23. Hamid El Gnawi – Soudani
24. Daphni – Mapfumo
25. Fela Kuti – Funky Horn
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Accountability watch . . .
Accounting for atrocities
The Gambian government says it will prosecute former President Yahya Jammeh for alleged atrocities, including murder, rape and torture, during his rule of over 20 years. Jammeh, whose tenure was widely viewed as tyrannical, is currently in exile in Equatorial Guinea. The decision to hold Jammeh accountable has been welcomed by ordinary Gambians who “never thought they would one day see him tried in a courtroom” and being made answerable for his misdeeds. A museum has been established outside the capital Banjul, to educate citizens on abuses committed by the exiled former leader. Named Memory House, the museum is dedicated to victims of Jammeh’s despotic rule, and exhibits items which range from photographs of victims, their written testimony and art. According to Sirra Ndow, Gambia country representative for the African Network Against Extrajudicial Killings and Enforced Disappearances (ANEKED), which runs Memory House, “just people knowing what happened is an act of accountability. People forgetting leaves [behind] impunity. . . For most people, they just hear the stories, and they don’t get to feel it. Memory House brings that element of feeling it.”
Patience pays off
Nigerian environmental lawyer, Chima Williams, has been awarded the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize for his work in holding multinational oil company, Shell, accountable for environmental damage during their operations. In a court battle spanning 13 years, Williams, who is the executive director of the Environmental Rights Action / Friends of the Earth Nigeria, successfully convinced the Court of Appeal in the Hague that the oil giant was responsible for the activities of its Nigerian subsidiary whose oil spills have ravaged local farmlands. The ruling is made more significant by the fact that this is the first time a Dutch transnational corporation has been held accountable for the violations of its subsidiary in another country, “opening Shell to legal action from communities across Nigeria devastated by the company’s disregard for environmental safety.” Shell has since agreed to a settlement with the farmers, represented by Williams, stating that it's "working amiably on the actualization of the judgment." The company is the largest oil operator in the Niger Delta, Africa's largest oil-producing region. While the Delta is rich in so-called liquid gold, the region’s residents face high poverty rates and a largely degraded environment, owing to hundreds of oil spills every year.
Remembering promises
At least 113 people have been injured in Sudan during recent clashes between security forces and anti-military coup protesters. To crush unrest, which has continued six months after a coup that brought a military regime to power, security forces have mounted a fierce crackdown on protesters, targeting resistance committees - a network of informal associations that have organised most of the protests. According to pro-democracy activist Yousef Abdallah Adam, “in the last few days, they have increased the arrests. Two from our [resistance] committee were taken at the weekend. There have been lots of other people taken. We are keeping a low profile these days.” Legal representatives have claimed that at least 80 protesters have been detained in less than two weeks, with many having been sent to prisons far from their homes. While this fresh wave of arrests will likely slow protests’ momentum, “the resistance committees will continue to exercise their right to peacefully protest despite the pressure on them, … until they achieve a civilian government,” said Osman Basri, of the Emergency Lawyers’ Association in Khartoum. Sudan’s state of emergency, which it has been under since the October 2021 coup, has just been lifted to "to prepare the atmosphere for a fruitful and meaningful dialogue that achieves stability for the transitional period."
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Touring the world with Google
Google has launched a new digital experience on Google Arts & Culture, bringing the last capital of the Kushite Kingdom into every home. Using augmented reality, online visitors will now be able to explore the Pyramids of Meroë in Sudan, a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site, taking in the intricate details of the structural wonder built over two thousand years ago. Viewers will also be able to learn more about Meroë’s archaeological site, Gebel Barkal and the sites of the Napatan region and Sudan’s Sanganeb Marine National Park. Google has digitised rich imagery and offered immersive experiences for more than 20 historical landmarks and sites since 2013. The company has created similar experiences of Petra in Jordan and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in the United Arab Emirates. Check out the interactive experience here.
Sudsavers
Discarded hotel guest soap is finding its way out of landfill and into the hands of people who need it thanks to Shawn Seipler, founder of Clean the World. The nonprofit, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, was set up to clear the environment of the hotel bar soaps thrown away daily. Seipler recycles bar soap from over 8,000 hospitality partners, including Marriott International. His organisation collects, melts, reforms and packages partially used soap left behind by hotel guests, and to date has distributed nearly 70 million bars of soap in more than 120 countries. Clean the World has seven warehouses worldwide and hotels can register to receive collection boxes online. "If you’re staying at a hotel that does not use our program, take the soap home with you, keep it out of a landfill, use it in your homes," Seipler recommends.
The freedom in music
Music has changed the lives of prisoners in New Bell prison in Douala, the largest city in Cameroon. Jail Time Records, a non-profit record label, has given prisoners a chance to make something of their lives by providing a recording opportunity in the city. “We have people who have really changed because they have the opportunity to record for free,” says Steve Happi, who founded the label in 2019 with Italian artist and director, Dione Roach. The studio was set up after Happi realised the talent housed by the prisoners. “It gives them hope that, one day, they can be one of those artists with a lot of success. It’s like a new page in their life,” adds Happi. Anti-Do-To, an activist streetwear brand from Italy, producing a clothing line featuring artwork by prisoners in New Bell, has funded a new studio to allow prisoners who have left incarceration to continue to find purpose outside of crime and improve their lives. “I miss my mum and my sisters and brothers, but I’m good because music is holding me up. If I didn’t have this, I would have gone crazy,” shared Jennifer, a 19-year-old from Nigeria who is currently in prison. Jail Time Records’ first double album, Jail Time Records Vol 1, will be released this summer.
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Featured article . . .
Playing the market in Zimbabwe. A citizen’s tale
At 9 am every weekday, Albert Nangara, a chemical engineering student at Midlands State University, Zimbabwe, starts juggling his attention between studies and “the board”. 9 am is when the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange opens and Nangara needs to keep at least half an eye on prices. Nangara is one of a growing cohort of young Zimbabweans who have plunged into the stock market, buying and selling shares using social media platforms. But trading like this requires attention.
“Money never sleeps. I constantly have to monitor my social media feeds for any news that might impact my investment portfolio. So by the time the market opens, I have read and caught up with the news of the day,” Nangara says.
The ZSE, established in 1894, is one of the continent’s oldest bourses, only a little younger than the oldest – the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), founded in 1883 – and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, established in 1887. For nearly a century it was an enabler of white capital. After independence, it became the domain of key Zimbabwean companies but the wider population was largely excluded from stock ownership. That all changed in 2015, when the exchange migrated to an online trading platform. It soon caught the eye of young digitally savvy would-be investors, like Nangara.
The 25-year-old started his trading journey in 2020, at the height of the Covid-19 outbreak. He has since reaped dividends from trading stocks which he has used to pay his college tuition and meet other expenses. He said that he now has a “decent stream of revenue.”
Without any formal training in investment or finance, Nangara credits the film Pursuit of Happyness, starring Will Smith, with the inspiration behind his foray into stock trading. The 2006 blockbuster follows the story of Chris Gardner, a single parent down on his luck who learns the ins and outs of the stock exchange to change his fortunes.
Before its digitisation, trading on the stock exchange was primarily an exclusive activity reserved for investment professionals. The exchange itself operated manually, with traders on the floor shouting over each other. Since digitisation, it has also featured heavily on social media, where Nangara and others pick up prices and tips.
“Social media gives us access to endless streams of information. It also connects us to like-minded peers who help us make meaning of the day’s news,” says Nangara, who has amassed a considerable following on Twitter, with his tips.
“The only way you can be on top of your game is by researching the company you are considering investing in. Make sure to read the news and look at the company’s financial reports and recent business developments. If everything looks solid, then you can invest,” he adds.
Shares are partitions of a company’s capital, offered for sale at the stock exchange. With as little as one Zimbabwean dollar, one can buy a share that can later sell at a higher or lower price.
The value of the shares – or what traders refer to as the share price (the price of a single share of a number of saleable equity) is a result of market forces; it can go up or down, depending on micro and macroeconomic developments.
“From the rising oil prices on the international markets, to local policy pronouncements, it is all connected,” Nangara says.
The extent to which the Zimbabwean public has been buying into shares became evident when, on May 7, Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced measures to limit trading activity on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).
The exchange’s Zimbabwe Industrial Index had climbed from 25,513 on August 31 2021 to 97,112 on April 29, 2022.
The announcement sparked an unpreceded furore on Twitter, with many of the new entrants dominating ZSE-related sites on the platform.
The directive seemed to generate more heat than light. To some, it was an indirect way of restricting new entrants into the stock exchange, to retain the status quo.
New measures included the imposition of higher Capital Gains Tax – a levy on the profits of the sale of property or investment such as shares– of 4 percent, up from the previous 2 percent on the disposal of shares held for less than 270 days.
According to the government, this would help contain the overpricing of stocks which it said was “fuelling inflation and weakening the exchange rate.”
One consequence was instant: when the ZSE resumed business under the new capital gains tax regime, there was an immediate hesitation from investors, who were still trying to make sense of the new rules to take up stocks. A decline which had begun at the beginning of may saw the Industrial Index decline to below 68,000 by May 20.
Michael Nyabande, a 26-year-old “techie” who dabbles in capital market investments, sent out a tweet to his nearly 1,500 followers.
“Morning, fellow ZSE Investors. Are we still buying the dip [when share prices go down], after Saturday’s pronouncements, or is now a good time to hit pause and explore alternative investment?”
“Guys, relax” Godwin Mungwadzi, who describes himself as an entrepreneur, tweeted in response to the mayhem that gripped the youthful community of investors.
While the new measures were clearly unsettling on the investor community, one thing was clearly evident: the growing community of largely young Zimbabweans that are showing interest in the stock exchange. The activity brings to mind the keen public interest shown in Kenya’s stock market in 2008 when communications company Safaricom listed in that country and queues of people wanting to buy shares stretched along several city blocks.
Penkline Tugineamatsiko, Stock Dealer at UAP Old Mutual Financial Services Ltd, in Uganda, explained that while some African bourses have made it easy for citizens to get involved in trading, others have not. Also, over-regulation of markets can directly affect their performance, leading to limited liquidity, which makes it difficult for would-be traders to make trades.
“In the East African region, we realize that Nairobi Securities Exchange has several listed companies, of which 70% of the companies listed are liquid. However, in Uganda, we have about 19 listed companies, but about four or five are liquid. So, there is not much for investors to deal with.”
Key to the level of individual interest in trading on the ZSE is the buzz on social media. Investors and investor groups post updates from the exchange, share stock picks, brag about their growing portfolio, and cry about them, too, when the market does not perform as well as expected.
For Nyabande, social media is a huge part of his investment strategy. It has not only opened up what was previously a highly elitist and exclusive environment but also paved the way for a younger and tech-savvy generation that is now mining the empowering potential of the exchange.
Nyabande is part of several groups and communities on WhatsApp, Twitter, and Telegram, which discuss stocks. It helps him keep his ears to the ground.
He is not a fan of technical analysis, but rather, “monitoring sentiments amongst other investors and learning from experts gives me unique insights into the market,” he says.
These online communities and the launch of applications such as “C-trade” and the ZSE’s own “Direct” have made capital markets much more accessible.
“One can trade from the comfort of their home so long they have a mobile phone or a laptop,” Nyabande explains.
Tugineamatsiko agrees. According to her, e-trading has opened the markets to far more investors in Africa, especially young people.
“More and more people are using their mobile phones to pay bills and carry out other transactions. The same can be done with the capital markets industry to increase participation,” she says.
A recent study on why the local bourse had not attracted many locals noted that the best shares are often held by local pension funds, banks, and insurance firms that do not want to sell because they have few alternative assets to buy with the sale proceeds.
But other than this, barriers to entry have mostly been more perceived than real. And these perceptions have been carried on for generations up until now. Tugineamatsiko asserts that a major challenge is that most people lack basic knowledge about capital markets; what is involved, how to participate, and whom to approach.
“There is need for financial literacy for the public for them to appreciate the role of the capital markets industry, and what it does. If you compare it with the banking industry; if you go to the deepest village, one will know what a bank is and what it is does. But if you were to ask someone in the city center about the capital markets, they don’t know,” Tugineamatsiko explains.
“So, there is a need for the capital markets industry to go deeper, do public sensitization so that information can be broken down to the people in a language they understand,” she adds.
Research conducted by the ZSE in 2020 indicated that participation by individual Zimbabweans in the local capital market was marginal. Some of the barriers cited include a lack of appreciation of the investment process and the perception that it is the domain and preservation of the sophisticated in society.
This survey prompted the bourse to launch ZSE Direct, a product that would make access to the market straightforward even for first-time investors.
“ZSE Direct came in to complement the platforms already in the market to provide more choice for investors and increase retail participation as we drive financial inclusion. An investor can register, fund their wallet, buy and sell securities and monitor market performance remotely through the web portal or mobile application,” says Justin Bgoni, the ZSE chief executive.
Another electronic platform, C-trade, allows users to buy and sell financial instruments such as stocks and bonds using mobile phones or laptops and gives brokers access to significant online investment traffic.
According to the Securities and exchange commission of zimbabwe (Seczim), which regulates the capital markets, retail investors trading on the ZSE through C-trade now account for more than half of the trades happening on the local bourse.
Before the launch of C-trade, it was estimated that only around 7 000 individuals were active on the local stock markets, with institutional investors dominating trades on the bourse.
All this contributed to Seczim exceeding its targets for 2021, with daily stock market turnover 98 per cent above the initial target.
“In the ensuing year, we expect more activity in the market, mainly coming from retail investors, due to availability and accessibility of trading platforms and new listings,” said EFE Securities, a local stock brokerage firm.
Given the country’s high mobile penetration rate of 90 per cent, the ecosystem is likely to see more online trading activity, opening up capital markets even further to the (previously) financially excluded.
Source: Kuda Chideme, Mail & Guardian
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Office space wanted . . .
An INGO is looking for secure offices in the Mutare CBD or close to the Mutare CBD area. MUST have at least 2 offices and we also don't mind sharing with another organization. To occupy as soon as possible. Call / WhatsApp +263 772 383 115.
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Office space available . . .
Offices are available to occupy with immediate effect at Zimbabwe YMCA in Mabelreign. For more information contact 08644 291 852 or 08644 271 466 or 0738 978 853 or email accounts@zymca.co.zw or ngs@zymca.co.zw
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Leadership training . . .
Transformative Feminist Leadership Winter School for Aspiring Women Leaders (Fourth Cohort): Women's Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (WALPE)
Deadline: 3 June 2022
Are you a vibrant and charismatic aspiring woman leader above the age of 18?
Do you feel the strong urge and desire to become a leader and influence decisions in your community?
Are you ready to run for public office in the 2023 elections?
Then this is your opportunity.
Enrollment is free!
Interested candidates must send a motivational letter and brief profile of themselves to leadershipfeminist@gmail.com adding Leadership Training as the subject line.
Young women with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Opportunity for organisations . . .
Call for Expression of Interest: Kindernothilfe e.V.
Deadline: 6 June 2022
Background
Kindernothilfe e.V. (German for "Supporting children in need") was founded in Germany in 1959 as a Christian organisation to support vulnerable and marginalized children and youth to develop their full potentials. Kindernothilfe (KNH) partners with local non-governmental organisations to implement 609 child-rights-focused projects in 32 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean.
Kindernothilfe’s global head office is located in Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, with coordination structures in nearly all partner countries. Projects and programmes are mainly funded through private donations (more than 80% from individual donors and 20% from public and institutional donors).
The overall goal for KNH’s funding and engagement in Zimbabwe is to ensure that children, youth & their families live in a safe, healthy & child friendly environment. To achieve this during its current 5-year strategic period, KNH Zimbabwe is focusing on 3 main strategic objectives which are: Children and youth are protected from all forms of violence, abuse, and neglect; Partners, communities and children enjoy improved access to basic services for the promotion of their growth and development; and Children & their communities have sustained and diversified livelihood options to enhance their resilience to future environmental shocks.
KNH Zimbabwe is currently seeking to expand its partnership portfolio in the country and identify new partner organisations for 2023 and beyond. Local NGOs with experience and capacity to deliver interventions targeting at least one or more of the above strategic objectives are encouraged to apply. It is from these submissions that KNH will identify potential partners to collaborate with in future work.
Required qualifications and experience
Legally constituted under the Zimbabwean law; Experience in child-rights programming; Has proven technical expertise and administrative capacity for program implementation (has successfully managed grants of >300,000 EUR total budget and/or a project period >3 years); Have a professional and diverse Board and Management in place; ZIMRA and NSSA compliant; Has audited financial statements for the past 5 years; Has experience in implementing UN, EU or BMZ funded projects and/or sponsorship-funded projects.
Selection process
- Short list: Upon receipt of requested documents, KNH will review them for short listing potential organisation to attend a presentation by mid July 2022.
- Presentation: Short listed organisations will attend a KNH orientation and Q&A during the first week of August 2022.
- Selection: Successful applicants will be informed in September 2022.
To apply
Interested local NGOs should submit the following information and documents: Organisational profile including registration status and number; Which thematic area / strategic goal you would like to work on together with KNH; Organisational organogram; List of child rights focused assignments done in the past 5 years; Description of your geographic reach, including the districts where you have valid MOUs to operate in; CVs of key personnel and Board members; INGOs worked with before or currently; List of current Funding Partners and active/current projects being implemented; Estimated / actual annual budget for the past 3 and current year; Audit reports, inclusive of management letters for the past 3 years. Non-governmental organisations that are interested should send their application, including the documents mentioned above, to the: KNH In-Country Coordination Team - Zimbabwe, Email: recruitknh@gmail.com
Please note: While KNH values all applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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Creatives wanted . . .
Production of Songs on Accountability: Accountability Lab
Deadline: 4 June 2022 (23:59 CAT)
About
Accountability Lab catalyses a new generation of active citizens and responsible leaders. We train, mentor and resource citizens to strengthen systems of accountability to unleash positive social and economic change. The Lab also strives to reinvent the way that development organisations operate through radical transparency, context appropriate reporting and creative awareness campaigns.
Description of the project and assignment
Civic Action Teams (CivActs) is a pioneering citizen feedback, dialogue and community voice platform to ensure accountability in the development process. The CivActs collect critical information to solve daily problems for citizens and close the feedback loop on a variety of community challenges. CivActs is currently being implemented in Harare, Chitungwiza, Goromonzi and Bulawayo.
Accountability Lab Zimbabwe is excited to announce a call for applications for production of songs on social and accountability issues emerging using evidence and information from the CivActs initiative. Successful applicants will go through a one day training workshop to learn more about the CivActs initiative and the issues emerging from communities and will work together with ALZ to produce a song on the emerging issues.
Your idea
We are looking for songs that talk about one of the following issues in a creative, and interesting way: Drug use; Gender-Based Violence; Poor service delivery; Land barons; Corruption.
To apply
Send a motivation statement explaining why you want to be part of this initiative on or before 1 June 2022. Your idea can be a hook, lyrics, an outline, a chorus or an outline of the song. This can be sent as an audio / video or document to zimbabwe@accountabilitylab.org The deadline for submission is 4 June 2022 before midnight (CAT).
Production of Mini-Documentaries: Accountability Lab Zimbabwe
Deadline: 4 June 2022
About
Accountability Lab is a network of translocal organisations that catalyses a new generation of active citizens and responsible leaders. We train, mentor and resource citizens to strengthen systems of accountability to unleash positive social and economic change. The Lab also strives to reinvent the way that development organisations operate through radical transparency, context appropriate reporting and creative awareness campaigns.
Description of the project and assignment
Civic Action Teams (CivActs), is a pioneering citizen feedback, dialogue and community voice platform to promote accountability in Zimbabwe. The CivActs collect critical information to solve daily problems for citizens and close the feedback loop on a variety of community challenges. CivActs is currently being implemented in Harare, Chitungwiza, Goromonzi and Bulawayo.
Accountability Lab Zimbabwe is excited to announce a call for applications for the production of short documentaries about social and accountability issues using evidence and information from the CivActs initiatives. The documentaries should be not more than 10 minutes in length and suitable for screening on a variety of platforms including social media, and for broadcast. The budget for the short documentary production is USD $750 for each documentary.
You must be
Aged 18 - 30; Interested in telling stories about social and economic issues, and accountability; A creative story teller / content creator.
To apply
Send a one page motivation letter / video on why you want this grant, and a sample of your previous work to zimbabwe@accountabilitylab.org Social media content creators and upcoming filmmakers, journalists, and media and design students are encouraged to apply.
Graphic Design Services Wanted: Chemonics
Deadline: 10 June 2022 (12noon)
The Feed the Future Zimbabwe Fostering Agribusiness for Resilient Markets (FARM) Activity is a USAID program implemented by Chemonics International in Zimbabwe. The goal of the FARM Activity is to provide inclusive economic opportunities to smallholder farmers and other actors along viable agricultural value chains by sustainably increasing their production, productivity, and incomes, thereby enhancing their food security, nutrition, hygiene, resilience, and poverty reduction. As part of project activities, the FARM Activity requires reputable graphic design and illustration consultant/firm/individual that is expected to provide a wide range of graphic design services to support communications and outreach with the aim of promoting social behavior change related to agriculture, health, nutrition, and finance.
To apply
Get full RFQ and application instructions here
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Call for Board Members . . .
Call for New Board Members: Faith Foundation (FF) Zimbabwe
Deadline: 3 June 2022
Introduction
Faith Foundation (FF) Zimbabwe is a local organisation seeking to recruit new board members to join its Board of Trustees. While the roles are unpaid voluntary positions, this is an opportunity to guide and direct a dynamic team that is passionate about making a meaningful socio-economic impact. Board members are expected to attend 3 board meetings per year, but also to participate in the life of the organization between board meetings, engaging with the staff team contributing their valuable experience in their field and acting in an ambassadorial role for the organisation.
About FF Zimbabwe
FF Zimbabwe seeks to empower adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Zimbabwe socially, economically, and psychologically through the use of targeted interventions. FF Zimbabwe's goals are: To equip AGYW with skills to reduce social risks and become economically active; To promote and teach self-sustainability; Contribute towards SDG's 1 (No poverty) & 5 (Gender equality); To empower AGYW with knowledge to make informed choices about their health; and To promote equality and social justice in society. Our programs focus on empowering AGYW through knowledge, skills and resources.
About the roles
We are seeking to recruit board members and expect that will bring a range of skills and experience in the following: Girls and women's rights, Finance, Resource Mobilization, Youth Engagement, Community Development, Human Resources, Finance And Accounting, Fundraising, Law. Full board compliment will represent knowledge and experience in advancing the rights of girls and young women, and development. A recognized qualification in the respective area(s) of specialty and working experience in the area of expertise and programming. Availability and willingness to fulfil board member duties. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and receive terms of reference.
To apply
To express interest in joining FF, please email your application together with your resume to info@faithfoundation.org.zw
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2 x Volunteer Programmes Assistants (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, Research; Social and Economic Development Projects): National NGO
Deadline: 10 June 2022
Duty Station: Harare Zimbabwe with possibilities of travel
Organizational Unit: Programmes Unit
Type of Appointment: Fixed-term, with possibility of extension based on performance
Starting Date: With immediate effect
A national NGO operating across Zimbabwe is looking for a qualified and experienced incumbent to fill in the volunteer vacancies as indicated above. The organization coordinates diverse membership of NGOs across the country.
Expected functions and responsibilities
General functions: Under the direct supervision of the Programmes Lead, in coordination with Program; the successful candidates will be expected to work on a contract-based basis during the assigned period.
Among other administrative duties, he/she is expected to:
Assist in researching, designing and develop Social and Economic Development programmes /projects in close coordination with the relevant units; Draft project documents, log frames and budgets for submission to donors in coordination with the Programmes Lead; Assist in the implementation of the existing Social and Economic Development projects within the organization; Provide key support to the organization and its members on strengthening the coordination of Civil Society Initiative in the area of Poverty Reduction and; Social and Economic Development; Participate in coordination meetings with partner NGOs, Government and the donors, as may be required; Represent the organization at high-level dialogue and engagement fora and meetings with the key stakeholders from the public sector, private sector and civil society; Help in preparing and submit timely, quality routine, special reports and briefings as required; Provide operational and logistical support towards the implementation of project activities and the fulfillment of obligations; Perform any other duties as may require that commensurate with the post holder’s abilities and responsibilities.
Preferred competencies
Professionalism: Strong communication and analytical skills and ability to rapidly process and integrate diverse information from various sources; proven ability in advocacy, management, writing and editing to meet tight deadlines; thorough knowledge of development issues, understanding of, and experience in, dealing with the media;
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors’ language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Desired qualifications and experience
A first-level University Degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced University Degree. The Preferred qualifications in the areas of Development Studies, Social Work, Economics and Monitoring and Evaluation. A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in development including experience in management of development projects is an added advantage. Previous experience of working with and through NGOs and familiarity with local and international NGOs will be an added advantage.
To apply
Interested prospective applicants send a motivational letter, curriculum vitae, and copies of certificates to ngorecruitmentzw@gmail.com with the subject line Volunteer Application. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
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Internships . . .
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Finance Officer (Intern): Bayethe Development Institute
Deadline: 6 June 2022
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
Reporting to: Executive Director
Duration: Full-time, starting as soon as possible for 6 months, with possibility for extension.
Organization description
Bayethe Development Institute is a Zimbabwe registered Private Voluntary Organization that empowers marginalized communities with life skills to strengthen their inclusion and participation in all development processes including humanitarian interventions. Bayethe Development Institute’s work is anchored on five thematic areas targeting primarily youth and key populations: Economic Empowerment, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Arts, Culture and Heritage, Peace Building and Environment and Climate Change.
Responsibilities
Accounting data capture and administration; Preparation of accounts; Financial reporting and analysis; Management accounting and performance management; Budgeting and budgetary control; Data / information management for management control; Resources and asset management; Prepare and interpret financial statements; Auditing: planning, execution and reporting
To apply
Email Curriculum Vitae (not more than two pages) to development@bayethe.org
Research Intern - Pre-Colonial Cultural Landscapes: Barefoot Education for Afrika Trust (BEAT)
Deadline: 10 June 2022
Location: 79 Harare Drive, Marlborough East, Harare
Type of Contract: Internship
Post Level: Recent Graduate / or Post Graduate seeking PhD training
Starting Date: 15 June 2022
Job overview
The overall research project focuses on contemporary interpretation of the Mutapa-Rozvi-Ndebele landscapes and how these could be better interpreted for the self-knowledge of Zimbabweans. There will be focal aspects of the research, especially in the period from 1830 to 1900. This assignment is only for the initial part of the project (2021-22), as this research will complement and triangulate material that NMMZ is compiling aimed at the initial establishment of an interpretive centre at several monuments and eventually make it possible to establish interpretive centres and museums at significant sites. In addition to upgrading the heritage status of the national monuments, it is expected to allow the design and roll out of memorials, touristic and educational activities for the public. The intern will work both administratively under the supervision of Professor Rukuni, as well as professionally under an appropriate pre-history scholar.
Responsibilities and duties
The intern/PhD student will search for Archaeological, Ethno-historical, Pictorial and Archival data to contribute to data being collected by NMMZ towards determination and interpretation of the significance of historical sites and their cultural landscapes locally and nationally; A review of literature reports and/or review articles covering especially the period 1830-1890; Provide research, writing and editing support; Assist the organization in facilitating field trips, workshops, conferences or other events; Contribute to designing and implementation of initiatives, projects or programmes; Other relevant tasks as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Competencies
Excellent research and writing skills, as well as strong analytical aptitude and strong oral communication skills; Excellent interpersonal skills: being able to listen and collaborate with a wide range of players, being able to work independently, being pro-active and taking initiative; Ability to collaborate with a wide range of colleagues; Computer proficiency: MS Office and PowerPoint; Language proficiency: English, Shona, and any additional Zimbabwean indigenous languages are an advantage; Sensitivity to cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age differences.
Qualifications
At least a First degree in History, and a Masters / PhD student would be an advantage.
To apply
Please send your CV and motivational letter to recruitmentbeat@gmail.com
Socio-Economic Research Intern: Barefoot Education for Afrika Trust (BEAT)
Deadline: 10 June 2022
Type of Contract: Internship
Post Level: Recent Graduate
Location: 79 Harare Drive, Marlborough East, Harare
Starting Date: 15 June 2022
Job overview
The research internship provides direct exposure to BEAT’s work which is to promote knowledge innovation for development and lifelong learning and education. You will play a core part in: co-creation of knowledge, participatory approaches to developing content (technical, policy etc.), and applied research to trigger conversations that drive personal growth, community transformation and ultimately African development. The intern will work under the supervision of Professor Rukuni, who is a renowned development strategist, all-round academic and author. The long-term goal is to turn the internship into a career.
Responsibilities and duties
Conduct quantitative and qualitative research on social and economic issues in Africa; Provide research, writing and editing support; Assist the organization in facilitating workshops, conferences or other events; Contribute to designing and implementation of initiatives, projects or programmes; Other relevant tasks as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Competencies
Excellent writing skills, as well as strong analytical aptitude and strong oral communication skills; Excellent interpersonal skills: being able to listen and collaborate with a wide range of players, being able to work independently, being pro-active and taking initiative; Ability to collaborate with a wide range of colleagues; Computer proficiency: MS Office and PowerPoint; Language proficiency: English, Shona, and any additional Zimbabwean indigenous languages are an advantage; Sensitivity to cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age differences.
Qualifications
At least a First degree in any social sciences / humanities, and a Masters/PhD student would be an advantage.
To apply
Please send your CV and motivational letter to recruitmentbeat@gmail.com
Legal Intern: Local NGO
Deadline: 10 June 2022
Location: Harare
A local NGO invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the post of legal intern of a web-based legal publishing project.
The successful candidate will be responsible for: Categorising and analysing judgments from the superior courts; Uploading content to the organization’s legal information site; Collecting and analysing user feedback, complaints and training requests; Creating social media posts drawing attention to new and/ or pertinent content added on the legal information website; Providing legal advice to clients via the phone and the social media platforms; Identifying legal issues and writing articles on pertinent legal issues identified from judgments.
Qualifications
Law Graduate from a reputable Law School (required); Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is required.
Skills required
Communicate and influence several parties to coalesce around the project objectives; Work independently; Analyse and research legal and technical issues and produce articles. The ideal candidate should have experience in; A digital legal publishing environment; Managing Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other Social Media platforms.
To apply
Applicants should submit their applications and CVs to openaccessvacancy@gmail.com
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Consultancies . . .
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Desk Study on the State of Financing of Zimbabwe's Higher and Tertiary Education Sector vis-à-vis College Fees Regulation: Education Coalition of Zimbabwe (ECOZI)
Deadline: 8 June 2022 (12noon)
Background and context
The efficacy of higher and tertiary education as it relates to economic efficiency and social justice is unparalleled. There has been global emphasis on higher and tertiary education in most recent decades with a confirmation that access to higher and tertiary institutions increased worldwide and gross enrolment rate doubling between 2000 and 2018 (UNESCO, 2020). Even with the phenomenal growth rate in higher and tertiary education enrolment, inequalities to access have persisted premised on high tuition fees among a plethora of inhibiting variables. The increase of university/college fees is continuously becoming a recurrent issue characterized by a large outcry by students and parents for institutions of higher and tertiary education to reduce their fees. The lack of a framework which regulates how fees are charged by such institutions has led to the petitioning of the Parliament Portfolio Committee on Higher and Tertiary Education Innovation Science and Technology Development (PPC on HTEISTD) by student bodies like the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU).
It is against this background that ECOZI would like to conduct a desk study to assess the state of financing of Zimbabwe’s higher and tertiary education sector vis-à-vis college fees regulation.
The specific objectives of the study are: To understand the impact of fees, increase on student enrolment and program completion; To understand the impact of the increase of fees on the welfare of students; To explore how Zimbabwe’s higher and tertiary education sector is being financed and establish sustainable higher and tertiary education financing model(s).
Reporting and payment plan
The consultant shall be expected to produce the following: A full report on the state of financing of Zimbabwe’s higher and tertiary education sector vis-à-vis college fees regulation; To make a presentation of the report during a dialogue with college students and college representatives.
A final report is expected to be submitted in 5 working days after signing of contract.
Researcher(s) specification
ECOZI invites applications from consultant(s)/ agency, able to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience: The consultant should have an advanced degree (Masters) in Public Administration, Social Sciences or a related discipline with provable experience working on Higher and Tertiary Education Policy and Public Policy issues. The researcher (s) should demonstrate ability to use participatory research techniques and understanding of quantitative and qualitative methods. Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Well versed with policy making discourse (preferably influencing public consultations).
Due to the nature of the assignment, the researcher will need to be based in Zimbabwe during the duration of the assignment.
To apply
Interested and qualified consultant should submit the following documents: Curriculum Vitae, Expression of Interest and financial proposal to info@ecozi.co.zw
Strategic Planning Facilitation: Caritas Zimbabwe Diocese of Mutare
Deadline: 14 June 2022
Caritas Zimbabwe Diocese of Mutare is looking for a consultant to facilitate a strategic frame work for the period 2022 to 2026. The strategic framework is expected to be in line with the strategic direction for Caritas Zimbabwe, Caritas Internationalis and Caritas Africa
The purpose of the strategic review/planning process is to develop a revised strategic framework for the organisation in order to increase the effectiveness, efficiency, impact, relevance and sustainability of its strategic roles in the diocese of Mutare.
The scope and focus of the assignment is to provide technical, strategic and 2 day facilitation support to enable the renewal of Caritas Zimbabwe Diocese of Mutare strategic framework.
To apply
View full terms of reference and application instructions here
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Job vacancies . . .
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Management Information Systems (MIS) Officer - Mashonaland East (Goromonzi) and Mashonaland Central (Guruve): Mavambo Orphan Care
Deadline: 3 June 2022 (4pm)
About the organisation
Mavambo is a non-profit making organisation established in 2001 which provide educational, legal, parenting, economic strengthening support as well as protection and life skills, health and nutrition to orphans and vulnerable children and young people. The organisation works in Harare, Mashonaland East (Goromonzi) and Mashonaland Central (Guruve).
Applications are invited for a Management Information Systems Officer post which have risen within Mavambo Orphan Care.
About the post
The MIS Officer works under the supervision of the Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting (MER) Specialist in creating project data collection tools and database systems to store and analyse project data. The MIS Officer is expected to generate infographics, maps, tables, storyboards, and graphs to share with respective M&E Specialist and programme teams. S/he supports the M&E Specialist in the delivery of data collection tools and visualization for respective projects. The individual must be an independent thinker who is creative, self-confident and can apply statistical methods to complex datasets to drive clinical and operational decision-making within Mavambo Orphan Care (MOC) projects.
Duties and responsibilities
MIS Officer manages MOC Projects information systems, including computer and data capturing, data processing, data transfer systems, data security, data backup and storage systems; Maintains and coordinates with Mavambo's ICT systems that includes database management, computer hardware and software, LAN,WAN, internet gateway and other communication systems that pertain to MOC projects; Maintains proper security of all data, securing systems from unauthorized internal and external access paying attention to database management; Manages the already set databases, including overseeing data entry by data clerks, perform data quality checks, perform data cleaning tasks and data analysis; Manges both soft and hard copies of data for the project; Maintains a working knowledge of all information systems software and provides support and training to MOC Staff. Analyses system needs and recommends hardware and software upgrades database to MER Specialist.
Qualifications and other requirements
Degree in related field preferred, such as Computer Information Systems/Management Information Systems with technical or advanced experience and a coursework a must; A Minimum of two (2) years current experience in Information Systems including an in-depth knowledge of Personal Computer Database, networking, LAN,WAN, network administration, word processing, spreadsheet, database, DHIS2, internet, email and operating systems; Demonstrated well developed written and oral communication skills; Demonstrated ability to provide training and support to information systems users; Ability to assess information systems needs, to generate systems development plan and to recommend selection of appropriate hardware and software; Ability to manage multiple tasks and provide emergency support, Knowledge of and ability to interpret and comply with applicable regulations; Ability to exercise good judgement in evaluating situations and making decision; Ability to use tact and sensitivity to timing personal transactions.
To apply
Applicants should include cover letter and CV addressed to Human Resources, Mavambo Orphan Care, email admin@mavambotrust.org.zw Please quote position being applied for on the subject line on your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Finance and Administration Manager: CeSHHAR Zimbabwe
Deadline: 10 June 2022 (4.30pm)
Duty Station: Harare
Contract Type: Fixed term. Renewable.
CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is an organisation that specialises in population health research and programming, including on sexual and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS. CeSHHAR has an extensive national, regional, and international academic and community partnership. CeSHHAR has a diverse range of funders which include the Wellcome Trust, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, United States NIH, UK Medical Research Council, Templeton World Charity Foundation, USAID, Global Fund for AIDS TB and Malaria, UNICEF and UNFPA. We partner very closely with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (UK; opportunities for joint appointment exist), Zimbabwe's Ministry of Health and Child Care and international and regional centres of research excellence to rigorously evaluate national programmes and determine the impact, uptake, and cost effectiveness of novel reproductive health interventions. See more of CeSHHAR’s work on its website: http://ceshhar.org/
Job role
The Finance & Administration Manager is a key management position, under the direction of the Finance & Operations Director and will be responsible for providing oversight of all financial processes and operations. The Finance & Admin Manager will manage and coordinate CeSHHAR’s day to day finance and administrative activities; Undertake pre and post award grants management, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness in compliance with donor requirements. Manage and coordinate donor narrative and financial reporting; Ensure financial compliance of the organisation according to organisational policies and donor requirements. Working with Project Directors, the incumbent will be facilitating development of detailed plans for new and existing project activities to include capital needs, logistical support, HR and administrative capacity; Submit quarterly and annual finance and administration reports; Prepare annual financial statements and oversee the audit process; Mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork; Ensure that grant and partner agreements are in line with the overall CeSHHAR Zimbabwe program and donor regulations, and guidelines and update contract files; Review and validate supporting documentation before processing of financial transactions; Ensure all required financial supporting documents are accurate, complete and authorizations are in place; Prepare various periodic and ad hoc financial reports and perform variance analysis to assist project staff with decision-making; Manage grant budget, input into the budgeting process, and analyse expenditure trends; Maintain the accounting system and ensure all transactions are coded correctly before updating the General Ledger accounts.
Qualifications and experience
A Certified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CA) with 3 or more years’ experience at a similar role. Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years or more experience at a similar role. A Master's degree in business administration, will be an added advantage. At least 5 years senior-level experience in managing finance and administration in the non-governmental or donor sector. Familiarity with a range of donor regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor-assisted projects. Ability to maintain dynamic working relationships and work with all levels in an organization. Strong analytic and decision-making abilities. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. Strong history of reliable and consistent performance. Clean Driver’s Licence. The incumbent must also possess the following essential knowledge and skills:- Sound and up to date knowledge of accounting concepts, financial reporting standards and donor rules and regulations. Strong leadership and management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage crises, conflict, and risk. Knowledge of Sage Pastel Evolution.
To apply
If you are interested in the above position, please email your CV and application cover letter addressed to the Human Resources Manager and send to vacancies@ceshhar.co.zw Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Grant / Proposal Writer: Development Aid from People to People in Zimbabwe (DAPP)
Deadline: 10 June 2022 (close of business)
Position summary
Development Aid from People to People in Zimbabwe (DAPP) is looking for a qualified grant / proposal writer with experience in developing coherent, organized, and compelling proposals within 3 thematic areas of Agriculture and Climate Change and Health. The incumbent will be based at its National Fundraising Office in Harare.
Job purpose
The main function of the job is to design proposals for projects and programs in accordance with the principles and requirements of different donors (national and foreign entities, governmental and non-governmental entities and the private sector).
Duties responsibilities
Prepare concise conceptual notes for the preparation of funding proposals that include the logical framework, performance indicators, monitoring and evaluation plan, budgets, among others; Be responsible for the entire process of preparing proposals, including research and participation in meetings with partners during the development and writing of proposals; Design and analyze budgets to ensure their viability, alignment with donor requirements and alignment with DAPP / HPP budget policies; Ensure compliance with deadlines associated with the proposal preparation process; Conduct research and identify new sources of funding.
Requirements / qualifications
Master’s degree in social sciences or related discipline
Experience
At least 3 years proven experience in proposal development for NGOs; Experience writing proposals for the EU, USAID, UN will be an added advantage; Highly organized and detail orientated; Strong people skills and approachable manner; Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs; Superior written and verbal communication skills; Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to change; Ability to work in and promote a team environment / concept; Ability to work under pressure and extra hours when necessary, and to meet deadlines.
To apply
Please send your application including detailed CV, motivation letter, certified copies of qualifications and references addressed to Human Resources Manager at the following emails: dappadmin@mweb.co.zw and rmdapp@mweb.co.zw
NB: Please note that only short-listed applicants will be invited for the interview.
Driver: IOM - UN Migration
Deadline: 10 June 2022
Duty Station: Harare, Zimbabwe
Classification: General Service Staff G2
Type of Appointment: Special Short Term, 3 months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Reference Number: SVN2022/12
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Harare and direct supervision of the Migration Health Physician; successful candidate will be responsible for driving IOM official vehicles in the Migration Health Assessment Centre.
To apply
Get full information and application instructions here
Combi Trial Pharmacist: Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research
Deadline: 10 June 2022
Zvitambo is a multidisciplinary public health research institute whose mission is to improve maternal and child health in Zimbabwe and to apply its findings to improve health globally. Zvitambo conducts research and provides technical support and education to reduce the burden of malnutrition and infectious diseases. Zvitambo is looking for an energized and committed trial pharmacist to support a clinical trial in Shurugwi, called COMBI - Cotrimoxazole for Mothers to Improve Birthweight in Infants. COMBI is evaluating the effects of antibiotics (versus placebo) during pregnancy on birth outcomes. The trial will enrol 1000 pregnant women from three clinics in Shurugwi district and follow mother-child pairs until 6 weeks postpartum. The trial aims to investigate the impact of infections on birth outcomes, including the role of periodontitis. This posts is based full-time in Shurugwi.
Position summary
The COMBI Trial Pharmacist is a member of the clinical trial management team whose primary role is to oversee all aspects of the study drug. S(he) will work closely as a pair with another trial pharmacist and that lead pharmacist at UZ-CRC in Harare, with the Project Lead, and with the Study Nurses at each site to ensure a high standard of study drug administration and accountability. S(he) will work at all three clinic sites in Shurugwi District. Responsibilities will include dispensing of study products and primary care drugs to participants, including counselling and providing information to participants; preparation of study products for participants using appropriate techniques. S(he) will also be responsible for the proper management and care of the study drug including monitoring and updating the electronic and manual stock management systems, ordering of study drugs including procurement of primary care drugs from local and international suppliers, receipt and verification of drugs received. S(he) will ensure proper storage of drugs in the Shurugwi clinic pharmacies, creating, maintaining and updating drug accountability and patient specific records, and ensuring proper disposition and destruction of drugs according to local regulations and study protocols. S(he) will create, maintain and update the pharmacy records as per regulatory and protocol requirements. S(he) will implement pharmacy quality control and quality assurance systems. S(he) will provide requisite training to other staff and ensure that good pharmacy practice and good clinical practice standards are maintained at all times. S(he) will participate in case conferences as a pharmacy representative with other members of the study team. The start date for this post is 1 July 2022 or soon thereafter.
Qualifications
The candidate must have a pharmacy degree with a current practicing certificate and be registered with MCAZ. They must have excellent organizational skills, be a strong team player, and be able to work to strict deadlines. They must have excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Shona, be computer literate with practical experience working with word processing programmes and spreadsheet forms. They must have a current certificate in Good Clinical Practice and Ethics and traceable references. It is preferable if the candidate has previous experience working on a clinical trial and a post graduate diploma (or higher) in public health.
To apply
To apply for this position please send your CV and cover letter to jobs.zvitambo@gmail.com with the subject “Application for COMBI Pharmacist.” Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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