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Vacancies
Zimbabwe National Network for People Living with HIV/AIDS (ZNNP+)

Deadline: 17 March 2010

1. Provincial Coordinator

Purpose of Job: To facilitate information sharing by members and co-ordinate capacity development activities throughout the network

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the provincial activities of the organisation.
• Develop and manage the provincial capacity building programme of the organisation.
• Coordinate the networking activities with identified key organizations with the objective of addressing socio economic issues.
• Create awareness about the organisation within the province.
• Explore programme ideas and develop into proposals for funding.
• Ensure timeliness and successful implementation of activities.
• Establish and maintain contact with funding partners.
• Complete project and programme reports.
• Maintain calendar of proposals and reporting deadlines.
• Develop and maintain a database on donor grants received and reporting schedules.
• Play a key role in local capacity building at support group level.
• Ensure implementation of projects in conformity with donor guidelines and procedures.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and preparation of required material.
• Regular travel to provincial, district and women, youths' and children's support group sites.
• Represent ZNNP+ and PLHIV at meetings and workshops at local, regional and international forum.
• Assist in planning and implementation of ZNNP+ projects for effective management.
• Liaise with line officers and members in mobilizing for the development of advocacy issues.
• Perform any other duties as required by the Executive Director, supervisor and like authority.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Law or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• A certificate or diploma in counseling.
• Ability and passion to work with people living with HIV and AIDS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• At least 5 years experience in an NGO environment.
• Good knowledge of HIV and AIDS programming in Zimbabwe.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Fundraising skills

2. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Purpose of Job: Ensure timely monitoring, analysis and reporting on progress to donors and other stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the systematic monitoring of progress and achievements of the programme activities against stated objectives.
• Identify, recommend and support opportunities for improvement of operations and capacity building.
• Ensure the effective delivery of programme activities
• Design and implement a system of performance indicators that is accurate, realistic and measurable in respect of targets.
• Prepare clear M & E goals that are consistent with project and organisational objectives.
• Identify, prioritize and adjust priorities and allocate time and resources to ensure completion of all activities.
• Provide technical support to other line officers and partners as required.
• Collate and analyse data and information and produce relevant informative reports.
• Prepare and submit reports in conformity with donor guidelines and procedures.
• Represent ZNNP+ and PLHIV at meetings and workshops at local, regional and international forum.
• Perform any other duties as required by the Executive Director, supervisor and like authority.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Masters degree in development studies, e.g. International Relations, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Social Sciences or Public Administration, or similar from a recognized institution.
• At least 5 years relevant professional experience in hands on design of monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation concepts.
• Ability to work with results frameworks and performance monitoring.
• Proven experience in statistical applications and data analysis, i.e. familiarity with both qualitative and quantitative information analysis tools.
• Ability to conduct research and use statistical skills in analyzing data whist ensuring design has statistical rigor.
• Ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess its impact.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work both as a team as well as individually.
• Ability and passion to work with people living with HIV and AIDS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

3. Gender & Youth Officer

Purpose of Job: Coordinate the activities of positive women, youth and children

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of positive women, youth and children within the organisation and with other affiliate partners.
• Develop and manage the capacity building programme of positive women, youth and children.
• Coordinate the networking activities with identified key organizations with the objective of addressing socio economic issues with a bias towards women, youth and children.
• Facilitates Positive Women leadership and mentoring developmental programmes.
• Create awareness about positive women, youth and children's rights.
• Produce I E C material which addresses issues of positive women, youth and children.
• Co-ordinate the documentation of positive women, youth and children's activities.
• Explore programme ideas and develop into proposals for funding.
• Ensure timeliness and successful implementation of activities.
• Establish and maintain contact with funding partners.
• Complete project and programme reports.
• Maintain calendar of proposals and reporting deadlines.
• Develop and maintain a database on donor grants received and reporting schedules.
• Play a key role in local capacity building at support group level.
• Ensure implementation of projects in conformity with donor guidelines and procedures.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and preparation of required material.
• Regular travel to provincial, district and women, youths' and children's support group sites.
• Represent ZNNP+ and PLHIV at meetings and workshops at local, regional and international forum.
• Assist in planning and implementation of ZNNP+ projects for effective management.
• Liaise with line officers and members in mobilizing for the development of advocacy issues.
• Perform any other duties as required by the Executive Director, supervisor and like authority.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Law or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• A gender related qualification and experience.
• A certificate or diploma in counseling.
• Ability and passion to work with people living with HIV and AIDS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• At least 5 years experience in an NGO environment.
• Good knowledge of HIV and AIDS programming in Zimbabwe.
• Excellent computer skills.

4. Finance & Administration Officer

Purpose of Job: Ensure financial records are updated monthly and records are stored for easy retrieval

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the organisations cashbooks and reconciliations.
• Administer asset management policies.
• Administer the implementation of financial systems and internal controls
• Ensure the use of relevant financial forms, procedures and controls.
• Administer the implementation and control of budgets.
• Prepare activity budget and cash flow projections.
• Prepare cash, bank, creditors and debtors reconciliation statements.
• Perform any other duties as required by the Executive Director, supervisor and like authority.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree or diploma in Accounting or similar qualification from a recognized institution.
• Ability and prowess to work with people living with HIV and AIDS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• At least 5 years experience in an NGO environment.
• Excellent computer skills.

5. Faith Based Organisations Officer

Purpose of Job: Coordinate the activities of member religious inter faith based organizations

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate HIV and AIDS activities of religious inter faith organisations and affiliate partner organisations.
• Develop and manage the capacity building programme of religious inter faith organisations so that they meaningfully contribute to the national response.
• Coordinate the networking activities with identified key organizations with the objective of addressing socio economic issues with a bias towards religious inter faith organisations.
• Resource mobilize for relevant activities.
• Create awareness about the rights of religious inter faith organisations.
• Produce I E C material which addresses issues of religious inter faith organisations.
• Co-ordinate the documentation of religious inter faith organisations' HIV and AIDS related activities.
• Explore programme ideas and develop into proposals for funding.
• Ensure timelines and successful implementation of activities.
• Establish and maintain contact with funding partners.
• Complete project and programme reports.
• Maintain calendar of proposals and reporting deadlines.
• Develop and maintain a database on donor grants received and reporting schedules.
• Play a key role in local capacity building at support group level.
• Ensure implementation of projects in conformity with donor guidelines and procedures.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and preparation of required material.
• Regular travel to provincial, district and religious inter faith sites.
• Represent ZNNP+ and PLHIV at meetings and workshops at local, regional and international forum.
• Assist in planning and implementation of ZNNP+ projects for effective management.
• Liaise with line officers and members in mobilizing for the development of advocacy issues.
• Perform any other duties as required by the Executive Director, supervisor and like authority.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Religious Studies from a recognized institution.
• A diploma in Religious Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health, Law or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• A certificate or diploma in counseling.
• Past experience with religious inter faith organisations would be an added advantage.
• Ability and passion to work with people living with HIV and AIDS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• At least 5 years experience in an NGO environment.
• Good knowledge of HIV and AIDS programming in Zimbabwe.
• Excellent computer skills.

6. Driver / General Assistant

Purpose of Job: Ensure all office facilities are functional and to ensure errands are effectively undertaken

Key responsibilities

• Ensure that offices and premises are kept clean and secure at all times.
• Ensure that the reception area is always manned during working hours.
• Ensure that all mail received is recorded and circulated accordingly.
• Receive incoming call and extend to relevant offices.
• Receive request for outgoing calls from various offices and process such calls.
• Monitor all outgoing calls
• Maintain a register for all office consumables.
• Attend to filing needs for the organisation.
• Maintain contact with service providers and other stakeholders.
• Maintain a record of asset allocation and usage.
• Carry out delivery and collection errands as directed by Administration Manager.
• Ensure motor vehicles are regularly cleaned.
• Check condition of all vehicles regularly to ensure water and oils are topped to desired levels.
• Advise Administration Manager of impending motor vehicle service requirements.
• Administer the vehicle log book system with the assistance of thee Administration Officer. Perform any other duties as required by the Executive Director, supervisor and like authority.

Qualifications and Experience

• Clean Class 4 Driver's license. A defensive driving certificate is an advantage.
• An aptitude towards motor vehicle maintenance.
• At least 5 "O" level passes
• 5 years driving experience
• Ability to prepare reports
• Good computer skills.
• Ability and passion to work with people living with HIV and AIDS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

7. Caretaker

Key responsibilities

• Ensure that offices and premises are kept clean and secure at all times.
• Ensure that the gardens are maintained in a reasonable state at all times.
• Ensure that offices are swept and any rubbish removed on a daily basis.
• Ensure that offices are unlocked at start of business and locked at end of business daily.
• Ensure that the alarm system is engaged whenever the office is vacated.
• Ensure that all outbuildings are maintained in a clean and acceptable state.
• Check on security lighting and report on any requirements.
• Report on any faults and areas needing repairs
• Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor and like authority.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5 "O" level passes.
• Ability and passion to work with people living with HIV and AIDS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• At least 5 years experience in a similar environment.

8. Advocacy and Communications Officer

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of the organisation in all advocacy issues.
• Support the all structures in creating a positive and lasting image of the organisation with all the varied stakeholders.
• Strengthen advocacy skills of PLHIV at all levels, i.e. national to support group.
• Lobby for the improvement in the health delivery system towards PLHIV and for the reduction in stigma
• Produce relevant I E C material which addresses various advocacy issues.
• Explore programme ideas and develop into proposals for funding.
• Ensure timelines and successful implementation of activities.
• Establish and maintain contact with funding partners.
• Complete project and programme reports.
• Maintain calendar of proposals and reporting deadlines.
• Develop and maintain a database on donor grants received and reporting schedules.
• Play a key role in local capacity building for advocacy issues at support group level.
• Ensure implementation of projects in conformity with donor guidelines and procedures.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and preparation of required material.
• Regular travel to provincial, district and support group sites.
• Represent ZNNP+ and PLHIV at meetings and workshops at local, regional and international forum.
• Assist in planning and implementation of ZNNP+ projects for effective management.
• Liaise with line officers and members in mobilizing for the development of advocacy issues.
• Perform any other duties as required by the Executive Director, supervisor and like authority.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Law or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• A gender related qualification and experience.
• A certificate or diploma in counseling.
• Ability and passion to work with people living with HIV and AIDS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• At least 5 years experience in an NGO environment.
• Good knowledge of HIV and AIDS programming in Zimbabwe.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Clean Class 4 Driver's license.

Applications may be sent to info.znnp@gmail.com

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