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2009
02 10
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP)
Zimbabwe's opposition leader says political
detainees should be released before he is sworn in as prime minister of a unity
government.
Morgan Tsvangirai made the call at a news conference
Tuesday.
He did not say what he would do if the detainees were not
released.
Tsvangirai is due to be sworn in Wednesday as prime minister in
power-sharing government with President Robert Mugabe.
However scores of
opposition members and human rights activists remain jailed in what observers
say was a crackdown on Zimbabwe's dissidents even as power-sharing was being
finalized.
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http://www.zimonline.co.za/Article.aspx?ArticleId=4228
by Patricia
Mpofu Tuesday 10 February 2009
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TENDAI BITI . . . to head the finance ministry in a unity
government
Harare
Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai
named respected lawyer Tendai Biti to head the finance ministry in a unity
government with President Robert Mugabe’s ZANU PF party.
Tsvangirai, who
named 14 ministers although under the power-sharing agreement his MDC party was
allocated 13 Cabinet posts, also named prominent white farmer Roy Bennett as
deputy minister of agriculture.
The MDC leader - who will be sworn in as
Prime Minister tomorrow - told a press briefing in Harare this afternoon that
the people he nominated to serve in the new government would be in charge of
rejuvenating the political and economic fortunes of Zimbabwe.
“The road ahead
is long but we believe we can succeed,” said Tsvangirai before unveiling his
team. “Success will need Zimbabweans from across the party lines.”
Under the
political agreement signed by Tsvangirai, Mugabe and Arthur Mutambara, who heads
the smaller formation of the MDC, ZANU PF is allocated 15 posts with Mutambara’s
group allocated three in a 31-member Cabinet
It was not immediately clear
whether the allocations had been increased after Tsvangirai named one more
minister than the 13 allocated his party under the September power-sharing
deal.
Also interestingly, Tsvangirai named Abedinico Bhebhe from the rival
Mutambara faction as minister of water resources.
Other appointments were
Giles Mutsekwa to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Eric Matinenga, Constitutional
and Parliamentary Affairs; Pauline Mpariwa, Labour and Social Welfare; Professor
Elphas Mukonoweshuro, Public Service; Professor Heneri Dzinotyiwei, Science,
Technology and Development.
Former Harare mayor, Engineer Elias Mudzuri was
appointed Minister of Energy and Power Development with Eddie Cross appointed
Minister of State Enterprises; Dr Henry Madzorera, Health and Child Welfare;
Theresa Makone, Public Works; Nelson Chamisa, Information and Technology; and
Elton Mangoma, Economic Planning and Investment Promotion.
Tsvangirai also
proceeded to appoint Dr Tichaona Mudzingwa for the post of Deputy Minister of
Defence; Jessie Majome, Deputy Minister of Justice and Cecil Zvidzai, Deputy
Minister of Local Government.
The Prime Minister-designate said he would
appoint the deputy ministers’ of foreign affairs, and women and economic
empowerment after further consultations.
The formation of unity government
that will be completed with the swearing in of ministers on Friday has raised
hopes that the political situation could be eased and the country can focus on
halting the slide into total meltdown.
Once a model African economy Zimbabwe
is in the grip of an unprecedented economic and humanitarian crisis marked by
the world’s highest inflation of 231 million percent as of last July, acute
shortages of food and deepening poverty amid a cholera epidemic that has
infected more than 69 000 people and killed more than 3 000 others.
However
many people remain immensely sceptical that the unity government - in which
Mutambara will also serve as a deputy prime minister - can stand the strain
given deep-seated mistrust between Mugabe and Tsvangirai.
In addition,
Western countries - whose financial support is vital to any programme to
resuscitate Zimbabwe’s collapsed economy - remain unconvinced that a unity
government led by Mugabe will implement wide ranging economic and political
reforms required to revive the southern African country.
“If Zimbabwe is
going to attract that support, it requires a durable government that reflects
the will of the people and is capable of delivering genuine reform,” Britain’s
embassy in Harare said at the weekend.
Britain is Zimbabwe’s former colonial
power and wields immense influence on European Union policy on Harare.
“Given
Mugabe’s resistance to change to date, his failed economic policies and his
propensity to rail against the outside world, it is unlikely that any government
involving Mugabe will inspire donor confidence and attract the support it so
badly needs,” the embassy said, increasing fears there will not be immediate
inflows of aid to Zimbabwe.
Without substantial international support, there
are only slim changes Zimbabwe’s unity government could be able to turn around
the fortunes of the
country.
ZimOnline
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Tuesday,
10 February 2009 09:37
Administrator News
Former Harare Mayor Elias
Mudzuri, removed from office in 2004 by the ZANU-PF government of President
Robert Mugabe along with the rest of the opposition controlled city council, now
member of parliament for Warren Park, Harare, is expected to be apponted
National Housing and Social Amenities Zimdiaspora can reveal.
Mudzuri A
graduate of Harvard University’s John F Kennedy School of Government, Mudzuri
attained a Masters degree in Public Administration. Also trained in Sierre Leone
as a civil engineer. He is a 2006 Mason Fellow in Public Policy and Management
was elected in March 2002 on an MDC ticket by an overwhelming majority of
Harare’s residents and became the city’s first civic leader from the
opposition.
The Mudzuri-led democratically elected council immediately put
into motion a people driven set of transparent development programmes to remedy
22 years of Zanu PF induced misadministration, corruption and vice.
In the
short period he led Harare, Mudzuri formulated and managed a capital revenue
budget of over US $ 400 million, covering administration, revenue collection,
roads, water and waste water, garbage collection and disposal, education and
social amenities.
However, almost immediately after that election, a power
struggle between Minister of Local Government Ignatius Chombo and Mudzuri
ensued. Chombo blocked badly needed funds for local improvements and
development.
In March 2003, young Zanu-PF supporters toyi-toyi'd around Town
House - Harare's city hall - chanting: "Mudzuri should be beaten up, he must be
killed and he must be removed."On January 11, 2003 the national police assaulted
and arrested Mudzuri while he met with Harare residents. More than 20 city
officials and residents were held at that time.At the end of April 2003 the
national government suspended Mudzuri from his position as Executive Mayor
without pay, and locked him out of his office.Mudzuri has worked in business
advocacy, public life and public administration for the past 20
years.
Reliable sources revealed that Pouline Gwanyanya and Maimativenga are
likely appointees for Labour and Social Welfare ministry, while Evelyn Masaiti
Matongo, the former wife of the Late MDC national Chairman, Isaac Matongo is
expected to feature as deputy minister.
It is still not clear if the young
vibrant out spoken, MDC spokes person Nelson Chamisa will be awarded the
Ministry of Information Communication Technology which he rightly
deserve.
The Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs ministry is a toss-up
between Nyanga MP and law lecturer, Douglas Mwonzora, and Advocate Eric
Matinenga, a prominent Harare lawyer.
Tsvangirai’s pick for the ministry will
play a pivotal in the coming months as Zimbabwe begins a process of drawing up a
new constitution which according to the power sharing agreement must be in place
by 2011.
Tapiwa Mashakada, the 41-year-old MDC-T’s deputy secretary general
is likely to be favoured for the Economic Planning and Investment Promotion
portfolio, our sources say. There may yet be a major role for MDC-T's secretary
general Tendai Biti, despite reports saying he has declined an appointment. MDC
officials say Biti is keen on the Home Affairs portfolio, which is to be shared
with a Zanu PF-appointed minister.
However, Tsvangirai is said to want Biti
to take charge of Finance, which, if rejected, could eventually be passed on to
Elton Mangoma, who was involved in negotiations for the unity
government.
Tsvangirai will make other critical appointments to ministries
such as Energy, Public Works; land the Water Resources Development and
Management, State Enterprises and Parastatals, and Information and
Communications Technology. He will be under considerable pressure to appoint
some MPs from the Matabeleland region to the Cabinet following his party’s
strong showing in parliamentary elections last March.
The MDC leader has
recently shuffled his backroom staff, removing George Sibotshiwe as his
spokesman and replacing him with Joseph Mungwari. Officials insist Sibotshiwe
was “promoted”. They add that a further reshuffle is likely, and former DJ and
current ZESA spokesman James Maridadi could be handed some role in the Prime
Minister's Office.
Tsvangirai will be sworn-in on Wednesday alongside his
deputies Mutambara and Thokozani Khupe. He is expected to use his inauguration
to appeal to the West to fund the rebuilding of his shattered country even
though Mugabe remains President.
Tsvangirai will address tens of thousands of
Zimbabweans at the Glamis Stadium in Harare after the private swearing-in
ceremony. He will outline an ambitious 100-day programme of reconstruction and
democratisation and urge the West to back it with desperately needed
finance.
A statement from the MDC said “no party regalia will be entertained
at the event as this is not a party occasion but a major national event.” The
statement added: “This will be a historic occasion for the country. It marks the
beginning of a new era; the final miles of a journey to a new Zimbabwe.”
Zimdiaspora/NZ
MINISTRY ALLOCATION ACCORDING TO GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
2008
MDC
1 Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs
2 Economic Planning
and Investment Promotion
3 Energy and Power Development
4 Health and Child
Welfare
5 Labour and Social Welfare
6 Water Resources Development and
Management
7 Public Service
8 Sport, Arts and Culture
9 State
Enterprise and Parastatals
10 Science and Technology Development
11
Information Communication Technology
12 Public Works
MUTAMBARA
1
Regional Integration and International Cooperation
2 Education
3 Industry
and Commerce
ZANU-PF
1 Defence
2 Home Affairs*
3 Foreign
Affairs
4 Transport
5 Local Government and Urban Development
6 Mines
and Mining Development
7 Lands, Agriculture and Resettlement
8
Environment, Natural Resources and Tourism
9 Higher and Tertiary
Education
10 Small and Medium Enterprises and Cooperative Development
11
Justice and Legal Affairs13 Media, Information and Publicity
12 Finance
13
National Housing and Social Amenities
14 Women’s Affairs, Gender and
Community Development
15 Youth Development, Indigenisation and
Empowerment
* To be
shared
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http://www.thezimbabwemail.com/zimbabwe/1520.html
10 February,
2009 10:57:00
By MacDonald Dzirutwe
HARARE
Zimbabwe's opposition leader
Morgan Tsvangirai is expected on Tuesday to name his cabinet team to serve in a
unity government with President Robert Mugabe, officials of Tsvangirai's party
said amid reports that Tendai Biti is set to take on Gideon Gono in the Ministry
of Finance as first reported by The Zimbabwe Mail.
Gono is Robert Mugabe's
rogue Central Bank Governor.
Tsvangirai, who agreed to form a coalition with
Mugabe last week, will be sworn in as prime minister on Wednesday under a
power-sharing deal designed to end Zimbabwe's political crisis and revive an
economy in a state of collapse.
Senior Movement for Democratic Change (MDC)
officials said party Secretary General Tendai Biti was frontrunner to be finance
minister, who will need the confidence of foreign donors and investors. The
joint cabinet will be sworn in on Friday.
"Barring any last minute changes I
can say Biti will certainly be the man at finance," an MDC official told
Reuters.
A party spokesman said an announcement was due at 1000
GMT.
Analysts believe Mugabe and Tsvangirai, two old foes faced with the
prospect of working together, will appoint political allies rather than
technocrats and economists who might have better qualifications for rebuilding
the ruined country.
Appointing Biti, a lawyer and founding MDC member who
fiercely opposed compromise with Mugabe, to the finance ministry could reinforce
that view.
It also raises the risks of confrontation between him and Central
Bank Governor Gideon Gono, a Mugabe ally.
Zimbabwe was once the breadbasket
of southern Africa and one of the continent's most promising economies but
hyperinflation means prices now double every day, unemployment is over 90
percent and the currency is almost worthless.
ASSURANCES SOUGHT
Western
donors want assurances that the new government will be a democratic one prepared
to make bold economic reforms, such as reversing laws that aimed to nationalise
mines and banks.
Tsvangirai's party will largely be in charge of economic and
social ministries such as health and education, water, energy and power
development - all sectors which have been devastated by Zimbabwe's 10-year
economic crisis.
Critics say Mugabe has brought Zimbabwe's economy to its
knees with reckless policies while the veteran leader blames Western sanctions.
But Tsvangirai has not spelled out how he would bring financial
stability.
Central bank governor Gono has in the past dismissed an idea
floated by South African President Kgalema Motlanthe that Zimbabwe's dollar be
linked to the rand.
Namibia, Swaziland and Lesotho all use the rand alongside
their own currencies but South Africa's Reserve Bank Governor Tito Mboweni has
in the past ruled out a formal arrangement with Zimbabwe.
Tsvangirai is also
expected to include MDC spokesman Nelson Chamisa in the cabinet, as well as Eric
Matinenga, a prominent lawyer who has defended Tsvangirai in the past and Elias
Mudzuri, a former mayor for Harare, the officials said.
Biti, 42, is a senior
partner at a Harare law firm which focuses on human rights, labour and
constitutional law. A magistrate court last week dropped a treason charge
against Biti. He denied the
charge.
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The Herald
2009 02 10
Herald
Reporter
The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund has allocated
Zimbabwe US$ 11 million in humanitarian aid.
The UN Emergency Relief
Coordinator, Mr John Holmes, announced the aid package last week in which 14
countries, including Zimbabwe, were allocated a total of US$ 75 million to boost
humanitarian response.
The 14 countries are faced with food shortages,
diseases and conflict.
The funds will be granted to UN humanitarian agencies
and the International Organisation for Migration, and through them to partner
organisations, including non-governmental organisations, to support humanitarian
projects in the affected countries.
Countries were selected to receive grants
based on an analysis of the funding levels of their aid programmes, the severity
of the humanitarian needs, security and other constraints on aid
delivery.
Humanitarian actors in Zimbabwe received the largest single
allocation of US$ 11 million.
Agencies working in Democratic People’s
Republic of Korea, Ethiopia and Somalia will receive allocations of US$ 10
million per country. Humanitarian agencies in Yemen will receive US$ 5 million,
as will humanitarian partners in Colombia and Haiti.
Meanwhile, programmes in
Burundi and Niger will receive US$ 4 million, and Myanmar US$ 3 million.
Humanitarian actors in Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, and Eritrea will
each receive US$ 2 million.
This is the first round of allocations from the
Central Emergency Response Fund’s window for under-funded emergencies in
2009.
The second round will be in July. In 2008, a total of US$ 128 million
was allocated to under-funded emergencies.
The Central Emergency Response
Fund is bankrolled by voluntary contributions from member states,
non-governmental organisations, local governments, the private sector and
individual donors.
The fund was established in 2006 to help agencies respond
rapidly to new or deteriorating humanitarian situations. It is administered by
the United Nations Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian
Affairs.
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The Herald
2009 02
10
OPINION
REPORTS that several businesses and service providers are
refusing to accept the Zimbabwe dollar as legal tender make disturbing reading
given that the central bank and the Government have not revoked the local
unit.
If anything, the recent introduction of a new family of banknotes
testifies to Government and the monetary authorities faith in the local unit.
The onus is on us all to support our currency.
In their National Budget and
Monetary Policy Statements recently, the Government and the central bank
emphasised that the Zimdollar remains the prime mode of transactions
complemented by the US dollar, the South African rand and the Botswana
pula.
As such, the Zimdollar remains legal tender, business people must
accept it, particularly as the majority of people earn wages and salaries in
local currency.
It is, therefore, vital that service providers understand
that the fact that they were granted permission to use any of the world’s
currencies does not make the Zimdollar redundant. These foreign units are
supposed to complement, not replace the Zimdollar.
The monetary authorities
clearly stated that the inter-bank rate of exchange for the Zimbabwe dollar
against all major currencies was free from their interference, therefore making
this a function of free economic forces.
With this in mind, it would be
expected that whatever market forces are at play, these would freely determine
the amount of Zimbabwe dollars equivalent to any of the major currencies.
The
liberalisation should allow for free and easy conversion of any currency to
another and this should include the Zimbabwe dollar.
The authorities,
therefore, need to enforce the acceptance of our currency for bill
settlements.
The stability of our currency, however, relies totally on the
productivity of all sectors of the economy, especially the export sector, and
here the businesses that are shunning the local unit should play a part.
It
is basic economics that the strength of the Zimdollar rests on increased
productivity, the more production we have in the industries and on the farms,
the stronger our currency will become.
To this end, the planned setting-up of
the Export Bank should be vigorously pursued so as to provide loan financing to
the export sector, to stimulate export
growth.
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News from Kubatana
10 February,
2009
www.kubatana.net [Kubatana.net]
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Date: Friday 13 February
2009
Time: 5:30pm - 8pm
Where: New Ambassador Hotel, Harare
Join us for
an exciting Poetry Recital and Discussion Forum dubbed the "Black Poetry in
Motion Night" in commemoration of Black History Month. There shall be inspiring
recitals of Afro-American poems and others by Zimbabwe Poets for Human Rights
dedicated and focusing on the Black Man's Achievements the world over.
Rhymes
for Rights
The NewInternationalist Publications Team is busy compiling a
human rights based poetry anthology with poets from around the world. The aim is
to have a hundred poems from a hundred different poets. And we need your help!
If you have a favourite poet or poem that you think might fit the bill, please
email us your suggestions. Interpret human rights in the broadest possible
sense; we're not just after poetry of protest; affirmations are as valuable (and
much harder to find) as complaints; translations are fine; poets should be
fairly contemporary (ie 20th century to ones still alive); established names and
unknowns equally welcome. Please email your suggestions to:
rightspoetry@newint.org
Long Time Coming: Short Writings from Zimbabwe
A
man tries to find Z$ 5,000 for his bus ride home. A woman about to get married
waits with her fiancé for the results of an HIV test. A defeated president gets
ready to vacate his palace, but his wife refuses to leave until she has found
her favourite pair of yellow shoes. In a powerful and timely collection of short
stories and poems about Zimbabwe by 33 writers, Long Time Coming offers
snapshots of life in a collapsed country. It is a collection straining with
suspended hope; change has taken too long to arrive. “My country is like/ an
empty but attractive/ plastic packet,” writes poet Julius Chingono, “being blown
by the wind/ along the road that leads to a rubbish dump/ by the cemetery.”
Zimbabwe’s plight is perfectly suited to the short story and offerings come from
both celebrated writers like Petina Gappah, Christopher Mlalazi and John Eppel,
and a clutch of emerging talents from Zimbabwe and the diaspora. Political
frustration, brutal violence and painful loss is met with practical resignation
and grim humour. Despite the patient optimism in the book’s title, little of
this makes its way into the stories. Unpicking the loneliness she has noticed in
everyone lately, in ‘Arrested Development’ Sandisile Tshuma calls it a
“pervasive and virus-like affliction” borne on glimpses of a life and future we
can feel “slipping through our fingers”. In a country, where Raisedon Baya
writes in ‘Echoes of Silence’, “silence became a way of life”, Zimbabwe’s
writers are trying to incite its people against it. - Gemma Ware, The Africa
Report
For more information and to purchase copies please email ‘amaBooks
amabooks@gator.co.zw
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“The unity agreement is merely an act
of consolidation of power taking us back to the era of the one party
state.”
~ Lovemore Matombo, President of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade
Unions. Read more
Morgan Tsvangirai will be sworn in as Prime Minister on
Wednesday 11 February. This follows the passage of Constitutional Amendment
Number 19 by the House of Assembly and the Senate last week, and paves the way
for the "inclusive government" agreed to last month. There are a lot of good
things about this agreement to look forward to. The September Global Political
Agreement provides for an All Stakeholders Conference for a new Constitution by
July 2009; a draft Constitution to be ready by this time next year; and a
referendum on this new constitution by July 2010. If this new Constitution is
approved, it should be in place by September next year.
Meanwhile, the Global
Political Agreement provides for free political activity, freedom of movement
and assembly, freedom of expression and communication, and respect for the rule
of law. Also, one of the issues on many people’s minds is that the first
priority for the inclusive government must be economic recovery. The Zimbabwe
Congress of Trade Unions has issued this important critique of the 2009 National
Budget. Read more
But according to the Research and Advocacy Unit, there are
some important changes which should have been made to this amendment, to make it
a better law. Moreover, some Zimbabweans are asking - how can we trust this
inclusive government, when MDC activists and civil society leaders like Jestina
Mukoko are still in prison?
Take action! The best we can do to ensure that
this unity government makes Zimbabwe a better place is to hold it to account.
This will not always be easy, and the leaders of this new government may not
always want to listen to us. But within the Global Political Agreement, there is
a mechanism in place to do this.
The Joint Monitoring and Implementation
Committee ("JOMIC") is to “ensure full and proper implementation of the letter
and spirit of“ the Global Political Agreement. JOMIC has 12 members - with the
MDC-T, MDC-M and Zanu PF each having 4 representatives on the Committee.
Responsibility for chairing JOMIC will rotate each month. The first chairperson
is Welshman Ncube, of MDC-M.
If you have any concerns about the
implementation of the agreement, or believe that the spirit or letter of the
agreement is being violated in anyway, report your concerns to JOMIC. You can
reach Chairperson Ncube on Tel +263 4 252782-3/94-5/846, Fax +263 4 736300
email: wncube@africaonline.co.zw and cc to
funsthole@yahoo.com
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As the
Zimbabwean political parties finalise the process of setting up a new
government, Amnesty International challenges the new regime to demonstrate a
commitment to human rights in its first 100 days in power. Amnesty International
has issued a five point human rights agenda for the new government to implement
as its first steps to address Zimbabwe’s legacy of impunity for human rights
violations. “For nearly a decade the people of Zimbabwe have endured immense
suffering as a result of the government’s policies against perceived opponents.
It is against this background that we are calling on President Robert Mugabe and
Prime Minister-designate Morgan Tsvangirai to take concrete steps to demonstrate
their government’s commitment to internationally recognized human rights,” said
Simeon Mawanza Amnesty International’s Zimbabwe expert. “The deteriorating
economic and social conditions must also be a priority for this government. The
people of Zimbabwe urgently need food, housing, essential health care, safe
drinking water, sanitation and education,” said Simeon Mawanza. “If the
government is unable to deliver these basic necessities, it will have to seek
international cooperation and assistance and remove unnecessary restrictions.”
Amnesty International also called for the immediate and unconditional release of
Prisoners of Conscience, Jestina Mukoko, Broderick Takawira and Pascal Gonzo.
These three human rights workers have been in custody since early December when
they were abducted by state security agents. The organization also expressed
concern over the continued ill-treatment of political detainees, like Fidelis
Chiramba of the MDC, who is reported to be in urgent need of hospitalisation.
Read more from Amnesty International
Wednesday is a political watershed
My
greatest fear is that the presence of the MDC in this government, in which
Zanu-PF is clearly dictating both the terms and the direction, resuscitates
Mugabe and strengthens his brutal regime. The MDC’s presence in this government
legitimizes Mugabe in the eyes of the world and the last thing we want to see
now is Mugabe replenishing his strength.I pray that this unity is temporary. I
wish it could have been slated to last only a few hours because I feel terribly
uneasy with an angel (figurative) who keeps following and asking the devil’s
help to cross a river. Can the angel do so without compromising
himself?
Zimbabweans had voted for a clean break with Mugabe and the opening
of a new chapter. We got neither. Read more from Tanonoka Whande
National
healing process urged
According to prime minister-designate Tsvangirai,
senior members of ZANU-PF should face trial for political violence, though he
does not believe Mugabe himself should be tried. ZANU-PF, however, and
Mutambara’s faction of the MDC believe that any action taken should be aimed at
"achieving national healing rather than punishment and retribution". Chiroto,
one of 45 MDC councillors in Harare, is unequivocal on the issue - for him
punishment of those who murdered his wife is the only acceptable option. "I have
problems forgetting and forgiving the people who killed my wife," he said.
"Justice must one day be meted out to whoever organised the killing. What do I
tell my son when he grows up?" Read more
Rights groups slam politicians over
jailed activists
Rights groups on Saturday criticised Zimbabwean political
leaders for beating their chests about progress towards formation of a unity
government while forgetting detained Movement for Democratic Change (MDC)
activists. About 30 opposition MDC activists, including 72-year-old Fidelis
Chiramba and Ghandi Mudzingwa - a former personal assistant of MDC leader Morgan
Tsvangirai, are languishing in jail for more than three months after they were
abducted from their homes or work places on terrorism-related charges. "He
(Chiramba) is the most extreme case amongst all political prisoners who remain
incarcerated whilst politicians congratulate themselves about progress made in
moving towards the establishment of an inclusive government," director of
Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights Irene Petras told reporters. Read more
The
bittersweet Zimbabwean deal
In spite of the apparent improvements to the
deal, opponents argue that it provides Mugabe with a political lifeline and
could potentially sink Tsvangirai and the opposition into political oblivion.
Here, history is not on Mugabe’s side. For example, following catastrophic
political disturbances in 1987, Mugabe’s party, ZANU, signed a Unity Accord with
the then opposition leader Joshua Nkomo’s party, ZAPU. Although this accord led
to the end of political violence, many perpetrators went largely unpunished
while Nkomo and his party took largely ceremonial roles in the new government
setup. For these reasons, the opposition to the current deal is concerned
Tsvangirai may have been suckered into a deal with Mugabe not really intending
to give him real power. If this were the case, how then would Tsvangirai back
away and still remain credible?
There are legitimate concerns that perhaps it
would have been more advantageous for Tsvangirai to continue insisting on the
parity that this agreement does not achieve. Read more from Brighton
Mudzingwa
Zimbabwe and the weapons of 'mass distraction'
Hope is too
complicated to comprehend, especially when threats to our basic existence are
clear and present. As we celebrate the power-sharing agreement and the formation
of the inclusive Government (and the accompanying efforts at tackling the
economic challenges), we should not forget the social tragedy confronting us -
the broken down families and communities, heightening crime rate, the political
and social polarization and the widening gap between the rich and the poor.
Reading the political and social commentaries coming out of Zimbabwe, and
Zimbabweans, the widespread disillusion with politics in general and our leaders
should find a remedy for this and re-engage citizens to take part in civic
activity, without which development remains a mirage. This is possible only
insofar as it is possible to restore a sense of community to the nation. That,
in turn, requires a belief in the common good. In the face of grotesque
inequality, governmental and corporate sleaze, and generalized anomie, we need,
as Barack Obama once remarked, "to affirm our bonds with one another". Read more
from Tendai
Mauchaza
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Question: What impact is the dollarisation of
the economy expected to have on NGO financial management?
Answer: Instead of
just dollarisation the economy has become a multiple currency one and we see the
fate of the GNU as having a big impact on how the economy reacts to this policy.
That said we expect the following:
The use of hard currency will make the
entries in the books of accounts a lot easier. However the use of multiple
currencies will mean that there might be a need for numerous conversions to one
currency that will be used for reporting purposes. If the South African
government accepts the official use of the rand then this might become the
currency NGOs mostly work with.
The government expects this policy to see
more inflows into government coffers and if this happens then there is some
chance that NGO funds held with the reserve bank might finally be
released.
Use of the Zimbabwe dollar is expected is be limited until there is
confidence in the local currency. There is thus a need for organisations to
ensure that they understand the true value of goods and services in dollar to
avoid over expenditure.
Foreign currency inflation will continue to be a
problem and organisations will have to monitor their budget more
prudently.
The use of foreign currency in tax tables will see NGO staff
members pay more taxes than they did previously. Penalties will also have a
significant impact on budgets and thus need to be avoided.
Import duties
being paid in the currency that the goods were purchased in will mean that
imported goods will become more expensive.
There will be a larger pool of
suppliers to choose from as organisations will not be limited to a few
registered operators.
The banking sector will become more competitive and
NGOs should be able to negotiate more favourable conditions with their
banks.
KFM Consultants is involved in building the financial management
capacity of NGOs and if you have comments or specific questions you would like
answered you can contact us on
information@kfm.co.zw
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to let
A development training centre 20 kms from Harare city centre and close
to Tafara high density suburb has space available for renting.
The area
available is three large rooms, each equivalent to the average size classroom
and four offices.
Ablution facilities are available. Apply to the Registrar
at admin@silveira.co.zw or
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Courses
. . .
Women Leadership and Governance Programme - Training
Course
Deadline: 20 February 2009
Where: Harare
When: 6 - 18 April,
2009
The course is designed for women in management positions from all
sectors. It seeks to develop their capacity in applying gender responsiveness
and approaches to matters of leadership, management and governance. To take you
through new exciting viewpoints in feminist theories, transformative leadership,
gender issues in management and gender main-streaming are resource persons,
speakers and panellists drawn from a resource base of experts from all over
Africa and beyond.
At the end of this two weeks training we hope to have
provided women leaders and decision-makers with tools to manage gender-based
diversity and apply gender responsive approaches and practices in leadership and
governance functions.
Who should apply?
English speaking women
In
middle to senior management
Within the age group of 25-40 years old
Should
be coming from a SADC country or Central Africa and
Must be a feminist
For
more information email fiona@wlgi.org.zw
Awards and Competitions . .
.
Women's Learning Partnership for Rights, Development, and Peace YouTube
Competition
Deadline: 28 February 2009
What Does Human Rights Mean to
You?
An initiative of the Young Women's Learning Partnership (yWLP). In
commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights (UDHR) and to open a dialogue with youth on human rights, Young Women's
Learning Partnership (yWLP) announced a YouTube contest seeking videos on "What
Does Human Rights Mean to You?" Find out more
Susie Smith Memorial Prize
2009
Deadline: 31 March 2009
Oxfam Great Britain established the Susie
Smith Memorial Prize in 2008 to honour the life and work of Susie Smith who died
in June 2006. Susie touched the lives of many people around the world in her
30-year career with Oxfam. In her later years with the organisation, she
championed the cause of HIV and AIDS and pioneered new approaches to tackling
the pandemic. With this prize, Oxfam wants to acknowledge and build on Susie's
deep sense of justice and commitment to sub-Saharan African and her incredible
talent and determination to challenge traditional thinking - especially about
HIV and AIDS - wherever she found it. The prize of £3,000 will be awarded to a
single piece of published writing on HIV and AIDS from sub-Saharan Africa. Any
type of writing (for example poetry, fiction, a play, an article or a chapter of
a book) of up to 10,000 words, in English, and published since January 2006,
will be eligible. The judges will focus on two key elements: the quality of the
piece itself (writing, analysis, insights) and evidence of impact of the writing
in the media and/or with people, governments or other institutions. For more
information visit http://www.oxfam.org.uk/susiesmith or email
susiesmithmemorialprize@oxfam.org.uk
Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship Promoting
Human Rights Journalism
Deadline: 15 April 2009
The International Women’s
Media Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2009-10 Elizabeth Neuffer
Fellowship, named for the 1998 IWMF Courage in Journalism Award winner and
Boston Globe correspondent who was killed in Iraq in May 2003. This program,
created with Neuffer’s family and friends, aims to perpetuate her memory and
advance her life mission of promoting international understanding of human
rights and social justice while creating an opportunity for women journalists to
build their skills. One woman journalist will be selected to spend an academic
year in a tailored program with access to Boston-area universities as well as
the Boston Globe and New York Times. The flexible structure of the program will
provide the fellow with opportunities to pursue academic research and hone her
reporting skills covering topics related to human rights. The fellow may also
participate in the Elizabeth Neuffer Forum on Human Rights and Journalism. The
Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship is open to women journalists whose focus is human
rights and social justice. A successful applicant will be dedicated to a career
in journalism in print, broadcast or online media and will show a strong
commitment to sharing knowledge and skills with colleagues upon the completion
of the fellowship. Excellent written and spoken English skills are required. A
stipend will be provided, and expenses, including airfare and housing, will be
covered. The fellowship will run from September 2009 - May 2010. Find out
more
Fellowships . . .
Visiting Fellowship for Distinguished Developing
Country Candidates
Deadline: 28 February 2009
The Center for Global
Development (CGD), an independent Washington-based think tank, invites
applications from leading scholars in developing countries for a visiting
fellows program sponsored by Canada’s International Development Research Centre
(IDRC). The program offers one-year sabbatical support for a senior researcher
from a developing country on leave from his or her host institution. The ideal
candidate will be engaged in policy research in at least one of the areas of CGD
focus: aid effectiveness, trade, private sector development, financial markets,
global health, or migration. S/he will be expected to participate in all facets
of CGD’s activities.
The successful candidate will possess the following
qualifications:
Doctoral degree or equivalent in economics, political science
or another relevant social science
Proven track record of applying
quantitative research to practical, real-world policy problems
A
distinguished record of publications
Excellent oral and written communication
skills
Current employment at a university or research institution based in a
developing country
Candidates will be judged on the substance of their
proposed research project and the likelihood of completing a major project
during the one-year period of support. The Visiting Scholar will be offered: a
competitive salary; full benefits package; a part-time research assistant;
travel budget, including round-trip airfare for travel to/from home country, and
assistance with visa procurement. Applicants should send a short cover letter,
CV, and a brief statement about proposed research (maximum: two pages), with
information organized under the following headings: Research Question; Research
Approach; Anticipated Outputs; Potential Policy Impact. Please send application
materials to Ellen Mackenzie at hrjobs@cgdev.org and indicate whether they are
applying for the 2009/10 or 2010/11 academic year. CGD is committed to
attracting and maintaining a diverse and dedicated workforce. Please use the
title “IDRC Visiting Fellow” in all e-mail correspondence. No phone calls
please. For more information about the Center for Global Development, see
http://www.cgdev.org.
Call for papers . . .
Call for papers - ABORNE
Conference on ‘How is Africa Transforming Border Studies?’
Deadline: 30 April
2009
Hosted by the School of Social Sciences, University of the
Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, 10-14 September 2009. The African
Borderlands Research Network - ABORNE - is an interdisciplinary network of over
70 academic researchers and institutions in Europe, Africa and North America.
Its members are from all disciplines of the social sciences, with an emphasis on
anthropology and history. They share a long-term interest in all aspects of
international borders and trans-boundary phenomena in Africa. The emphasis is
largely on borderlands as physical spaces and social spheres, but the network is
also concerned with regional flows of people and goods as well as economic
processes that may be located at some distance from the geographical border.
ABORNE will hold it’s third annual meeting at the University of the
Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, from 10-14 September 2009. Papers are
invited from scholars of African borderlands and borders at all levels.
Financial support is available for participants.
There are many
characteristics of border management, border life, and borderlanders that
operate at borders everywhere, that inform the comparative and analytical
foundations of border theory, and to which African borders are no exceptions.
Indeed, African borders often exemplify extreme border characteristics. While
for example the performance of sovereignty and control is a high-profile feature
of any border post, it is particularly salient at African borders where the
performance may exist in inverse relation to the substance of the state.
Similarly, as borderlanders everywhere produce their own border theory rooted in
social practice, thereby contesting the conventionally bounded citizenship
imaginary of the state, the distance between borderlander and state claims to
territory and identity in Africa are often significant, with few avenues for
closing the gap. Few African countries, in contrast to Mexico and some others,
have authorized dual nationality for its citizens, despite the impossibility of
preventing it in practice.
Prospective areas of current and future enquiry
include the meaning of ‘national’ borders in pre-, post-, multi- or
trans-national societies. While the Westphalian map remains in place, giving
borders transnational political identities of their own, to what extent do they
have stability as cultural markers?
Should we start to consider national
differences as purely political and economic matters: are there customs stations
for customs?
Using the idea of borders as conduits, how do borders facilitate
cultural exchange just as they equilibrate the disparities of value of
commercial exchange, disparities that are themselves reflected in culture and in
social contestation?
In many senses, therefore, the territorial border
becomes less a boundary dividing identities into two nations than a bridge
linking them in mutual dependence. Are these new forms of political and identity
organisation only a reaction to uncertainty caused by the weakness or even the
absence of state structures?
Can these orders substitute the state in the
long run?
Might the strength and persistence of local political models lead
to the transformation of the state as the only and unique model of organised
power?
Or do they foreshadow a specific form of interlacement between
non-state actors and the state that will lead to heterarchical political
settings in Africa and elsewhere?
If so, what kinds of new borders -
manifested physically, discursively, symbolically - are arising around such
political forms?
We invite paper submissions on the following themes, but
also welcome other related topics:
1. Conceptual frameworks for borderland
research in Africa and the world
2. Boundaries and borderlands in a
comparative perspective: methodologies and theoretical insights
3. The
meaning of ‘national’ borders in pre-, post-, multi- or trans-national
societies
4. Borderlands and cross-border economies
5. Borderlands and
cross-border politics
6. Mobility across fixed and mobile borders
7.
Borders in African philosophies
8. Inserting the history into borders and
borderlands into history
9. Representations of borders and border crossing in
cultural production
10. Borders, identity and borderland identities
Within
this wide range of themes, we are seeking papers with the following
characteristics:
Papers that are conceptual in nature;
Papers that seek to
relate African fieldwork data to larger bodies of (theoretical) work;
Papers
that are explicitly comparative in focus.
To apply, please send the following
information to both David Coplan and Tara Polzer:
Name
Institutional
affiliation
Contact Details (email and phone)
Paper title
Abstract
(150-200 words)
Whether you are already a member of ABORNE
Whether you
wish to become a member of ABORNE
For more information please contact David
Coplan, Tara Polzer or Wolfgang Zeller or visit http://www.aborne.org
Call
for Papers: AIDS, Family Health International (FHI)
Deadline: 1 May
2009
Family Health International and the journal AIDS are pleased to issue a
call for papers for a forthcoming supplement dedicated to the topic of family
planning and HIV. Submissions may include but are not limited to:
Biomedical
research addressing safety and effectiveness of contraceptive methods for women
with HIV
Behavioral research examining contraceptive practices and fertility
desires of women and couples with HIV
Evaluations of service delivery
approaches to integrating family planning and HIV services
Policy and
programmatic case studies of family planning/HIV integration efforts
For more
information about this supplement, including instructions for authors, please go
to http://tinyurl.com/ah46mt or contact Rose Wilcher at
rwilcher@fhi.org
Consultancies . . .
Call for Expressions of Interest -
ICW External Evaluation: Feb to April 2009
Deadline: 13 February 2009
ICW
has commenced work on an external evaluation to be carried out from February to
April 2009. We are seeking expressions of interest from consultants to lead the
evaluation process. Interested candidates must possess a strong background in
monitoring and evaluation and advocacy and have experience of working for a
network. S/he will need a sound knowledge and experience in one or more of the
following areas:
International Development
HIV/AIDS
Advocacy
Gender
and women’s rights
Network Development
We encourage and welcome
applications from Women Living with HIV/AIDS.
Terms of Reference
include:
Provide leadership throughout the evaluation process
Develop
participatory and enabling methodology and tools to carry out the
evaluation
Facilitate participatory data gathering activities with a broad
range of international stakeholders, including staff, members, allies/partners
and governing bodies, both face to face and remotely
Review relevant
organisational literature
Work closely with the Evaluation Coordinator to
develop the evaluation framework and provide summaries of stakeholder
discussions as the evaluation progresses
Produce a final high quality
evaluation report against donor requirements
Timeframe: Mid Feb - End April
2009 (approx 40 days). Hours per week: Approx 35 hours per week
(variable).
Please note: Applicants must be able to:
Remain in consistent
communication with the project coordinator by email, skype or phone
Be able
to travel for up to 1 week on at least two occasions during March /
April,
Read, write, listen and speak fluently in English
To apply, Please
contact kproctor@icw.org with:
A letter outlining your interest in the
role
Curriculum Vitae
Current rates
Short-listed candidates will
receive a detailed Scope of Work and background papers,
Personal
Specification
The ideal consultant to carry out the evaluation on behalf of
ICW will:
Have a strong background in M&E and international development /
HIV/AIDS / women’s rights / sexual and reproductive rights
Have carried out
the evaluation of an organisation, preferably a network.
Have experience of
working in (a) network(s)
Have experience of evaluating advocacy and/or have
a thorough understanding of the issues around evaluating advocacy from working
in an advocacy field
Have thorough knowledge of current trends and issues in
the HIV/AIDS and/or women’s rights sector
Be sensitive to the GIPA principle
and have experience of developing participatory monitoring and evaluation
methodologies and practices
Be of like mind with ICW’s vision, purpose and
values
Be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Have
excellent communication skills (including verbal and written, and the ability to
be a neutral but analytical listener, respecting confidentiality at all
times)
Have strong analytical skills
Have strong research and facilitator
skills (in particular be able to facilitate and record focus group
discussions)
Be able to work to a tight and demanding schedule
Be
available and willing to travel during the time frame March - April 2009
Be
available and willing to work on a full-time basis during the time frame of the
evaluation (mid-Feb - April 2009)
Language requirements: English essential
(verbal and written); French and/or Spanish desirable
Vacancies . . .
3
(three) vacancies
Deadline: 12 February 2009
A local NGO involved with the
welfare of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in farm communities is looking for
suitable candidates to fill in the vacant posts of :
1. Finance /
Administration Assistant (2 Posts):
The suitable candidates should have at
least a minimum diploma in Accountancy and should be familiar with accounting
and administration procedures in the NGO sector. Candidates with at least two
years working experience will have an advantage.
2. M&E Officer
The
post will be based in Harare and will involve extensive travelling in Mazowe
district, Mashonaland Central.
Responsibilities will
include:
Establishment of monitoring and evaluation procedures.
Design of
participatory monitoring and evaluation tools and methodologies
Documentation
of programme activities and outcome
Dissemination of findings to
partners
The suitable candidate must have the following
A relevant
qualification in social science or education
Experience of participatory
evaluation methodologies
Proven analytical skills
Ability to work under
pressure
Good communication skills including written and verbal
Fluent in
English and Shona.
Computer literacy
A clean class 4 driving licence a
must
To apply for these posts send application letter outlining current
salary & benefits and CV, with three traceable referees to Finance and
Administration Manager (Room G08), P O Box WGT 390, Westgate, Harare or e-mail
fostad@cfu.co.zw or adminprpzw@tdhitaly.org
Accountant / Finance Manager - 3
month contract - CAMFED
Deadline: 13 February 2009
Experience
required:
bank reconciliation
analysis of TB balances
updating of the
fixed asset register
analysis of grant funds
preparation of all other year
end schedules for audit purposes
working with auditors to finalise the
year-end audit
Qualifications:
Accounting or Finance degree plus at least
3 years experience (mandatory)
Professional accounting qualification -
CIMA/ACCA/CA (an added advantage)
Please send CV and covering letter to: The
Executive Assistant, CAMFED, 4th Floor, Batanai Gardens, Harare or email to
pjamu@camfed.org
Various vacancies - Plan International -
Zimbabwe
Deadline: 15 February 2009
Plan is an international humanitarian,
child centred development organization without religious, political or
governmental affiliation. Plan offers equal opportunity employment to suitably
qualified applicants for vacant positions within the organization. The Zimbabwe
program is seeking job applications from suitably qualified candidates for the
country office’s recruitment database file (for immediate and future use). Plan
Zimbabwe offices are located in Harare (Epworth), Mutoko, Bulawayo (Pumula and
Tsholotsho), Kwekwe, Mutare, Mutasa, Chipinge and Chiredzi.
1. Human
Resources Administrator (Harare only)
Provides technical guidance and support
to key Human Resources (HR) management processes in the area of staff
recruitment, job profiling, staff induction, training and development,
performance management, labour relations, leave management and the
administration of the country’s human resources database system. Prepares HR
reports and budgets.
Entry qualifications and Experience:
- A degree in
Social Sciences or the related field
- A post graduate HR qualification
desirable
- Good understanding and application of statutory and labour
laws
- 5 years experience in human resource administration
- High degree
of confidentiality and integrity
- Computer literacy skills
2.
Administration Officers
Provides leadership in the management of the Program
Unit’s administration function; responsible for procurement and logistics
activities; operations budget management; contracts management and assets
management.
Entry Qualifications and Experience:
- A degree in
Administration, Business Studies or Commerce
- 5 years experience in a
similar role preferably in an NGO environment
- Good management skills
-
Analytical and problem solving skills
- Computer literacy skills
3.
Accountants
Provides timely and reliable financial information and analysis
that leads to effective decision making. Responsible for cash management; budget
management; financial reporting and analysis and internal financial
controls.
Qualifications and Experience
- A Degree in Accounting or a
professional qualification such as CIS, ACCA or equivalent
- 5 years
experience in a similar role preferably in an NGO environment
- Good
management skills
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Computer
literacy skills
4. Assistant Accountants
Facilitate timely production of
accurate financial reports by capturing accounting transactions timely and
accurately; disbursement and receipt of cash resources; banking of cash
collected; maintenance of inventory records and filing of all financial
records.
Qualifications and Experience
- Higher National Diploma in
Accounting or equivalent qualification
- 5 “O” levels including Mathematics
and English Language
- 3 years working experience in a similar role
preferably in an NGO environment
- Analytical and communication skills
-
Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant accounting
packages
Candidates who meet the above requirements should email their CVs
and application letters to zwe.recruitment@plan-international.org Please mark
the email clearly with the name of the position being sought and the preferred
area of assignment. Reference and background checks will be performed for
successful candidates including clearances on child related offences in
conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy. Regret letters will only to be
sent to short listed candidates.
Head of Programmes
Deadline: 15 February
2009
A leading NGO in the Zimbabwean reproductive health sector and part of
one of the largest global health NGOs is looking for a Head of Programmes. The
Head of Programmes will manage a small team of Project Managers working in all
aspects of project design, proposal writing, fundraising, project management and
reporting. He / she will need to work closely with the Country Advisor and
senior managers to achieve his / her objectives. Some travel within Zimbabwe and
externally will be required.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project design,
proposal development and fundraising - Ensure that the organisation generates
donor income to fund its activities.
2. Project management - Ensure that
projects are well implemented and that outputs are achieved.
3. Project
reporting - Ensure that the organisation complies with all donor reporting
requirements.
4. Team Leadership - Ensure that the Projects Team is effective
and members are skilled and motivated.
5. Accountability to the organisation
- Ensure co-ordination, communication and compliance with organizational
requirements.
Qualifications And Experience:
Degree or Higher Diploma in
Business Studies or any Social Sciences.
Must have a Project Management
qualification.
Masters degree in any of the following is an added advantage -
Public Health, Health Promotions, or Community Development.
5 years
demonstratable knowledge and experience heading a Project Team in an NGO set
up.
Must have a clean class 4 driver’s licence
Email detailed CVs to
hr@pszim.com or dadirai.mbuse@pszim.com
Programme Officer -
Progressio
Deadline: 16 February 2009
The Programme Officer will assist
the Progressio Zimbabwe Country Representative in developing, implementing and
monitoring the country programme strategy and projects, ensuring alignment with
Progressio’s international programme framework as well as the relevance of
programmes within the local context, and efficiency and effectiveness in
programme implementation. The post holder will also lead processes such as
evaluations, research and preparation of other programme documentation. He/she
will also be responsible for maintaining cordial working relationships with all
partner organisations and other stakeholders.
Progressio is an International
NGO which works towards the eradication of poverty and sustainable development.
Our programmes mainly focus on building the capacity of local organisations and
institutions through skill share and advocacy in three thematic areas, namely
Effective Governance and Participation, HIV and AIDS and Sustainable
Environment. Progressio has had a skill-share programme in Zimbabwe since the
early 1980s.
Job responsibilities
Under the leadership of the Country
Representative, participate in the formulation of the country programme strategy
and projects.
Spearhead programme research and documentation.
Support the
Country Representative in resource mobilisation and programme budget
management.
Operationalise Progressio’s monitoring and evaluation framework -
Regular Impact and Capacity Assessment (RICA) - for the country
programme.
Play a facilitative role in the recruitment, orientation, training
and monitoring of Development Workers (DWs) while ensuring a proactive service
to DWs and partners.
Maintain working relationships with other parts of the
organisation internally, partners, donors and other stakeholders and represent
the organisation in the absence of the Country Representative.
Person
specification
The post holder should have:
A Masters Degree level
qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
A minimum of five
years’ work experience within the NGO sector, at the level of strategy
formulation and management of multifaceted programme operations.
Experience
in strategising for advocacy initiatives on governance in different contexts,
capacity building within the NGO/CBO sector, training/facilitation methodologies
and creating effective networks.
An understanding of the role which NGOs play
in national and local development and how to facilitate this role.
Good
skills in facilitating participatory planning, monitoring and evaluation, and
knowledge/understanding of gender implications to programming.
Good
team-building skills and consensus led approach to work; good interpersonal,
presentational and communication as well as report writing
skills.
Willingness to undertake road travel in Zimbabwe and have cultural
sensitivity in working with people of different backgrounds.
Experience and
understanding of at least two of Progressio’s key thematic areas, and a
willingness to increase knowledge on other areas.
Excellent excel spreadsheet
skills, particularly in constructing detailed activity budgets, and monitoring
expenditure.
Experience of working with international and regional NGOs,
faith based organisations and in resource poor environments.
An in-depth
understanding of Zimbabwe’s social and political situation is highly
desirable.
Applicants should submit a detailed CV and application letter
addressed to the Human Resources Manager. In your application letter, please
explain why you are applying for this post, and how you meet the requirements
detailed in the person specification above. Your CV and letter should preferably
be sent by email to progressioadmin@zol.co.zw , or alternatively by hand post to
195 Josiah Tongogara Avenue, Harare. Please note that due to the number of
applications we receive; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interviews will be conducted in early March 2009.
Vacancy: Youth Development
Coordinator
Deadline: 18 February 2009
Young Africa, a Zimbabwean NGO,
aims at the empowerment of underprivileged young people. At Young Africa Skills
Centre (YASC) in Chitungwiza and the satellite centre in Epworth, we offer
skills training in various trades, coaching for school drop-outs, organise
festivals and have a number of community services. Our activities attract over
2000 youngsters per day.
Young Africa is in the process of becoming fully
self-reliant in the near future, managed by local staff and financially
independent from donor support, while remaining a shining example of a holistic
and participatory development approach, stimulating youth to change the future
for the better and stimulating other organisations to adopt our
approach.
Young Africa works with the franchise concept: the staff, drawn
from the local community, are the entrepreneurs of their own departments. This
franchise concept results in autonomous and financially self-reliant skills
training and production departments. Heads of Departments are thus franchisees,
running their department as their own business, in which they need to invest
capital in order to be able to harvest income and profit. Teachers and others
staff will be employed by and under the pay roll of the franchisee HOD. School
fees and revenues from production and other income-generating activities carried
out by the department make up the earnings for the department, whereas they
contribute a certain proportion of their income to Young Africa as rent for the
use of the facilities that Young Africa offers them (e.g. workshop space,
machines and equipment, classrooms, etc.).
For this position we are looking
for a dedicated and inspiring person who will guide the youths at Young Africa
in their holistic development, during and after their training at
YASC.
Personal characteristics
Inspiring, charismatic leader
Honest,
fair and responsible
Dedicated to the integral development of underprivileged
young people
Committed and hard-working with a mind set on
possibilities
Creative and innovative
Being able, by example, to inspire
and motivate people
Compliance with the vision of Young Africa on development
of young people
Job description (covering Chitungwiza and Epworth)
Be the
point of contact for youths coming to Young Africa
Carry out Business studies
lessons for students (SYB) and past-students (IYB)
See to proper execution of
Life Skills and HIV/AIDS classes
Keep up-to-date database of current and past
students
Organise special trainings for current and past students
Set up
recruitment agency and have close contacts with Industry and
past-students
Responsible for the Micro credit fund
Responsible for smooth
running of YAYA and all entertainment activities involved
Organise festivals
and events
Responsible for the operations of the school
parliament
Administering the scholarship fund
Minimum qualifications and
requirements
Sound academic background: O’ level, including English
Post
High School educational qualification
5 years relevant working experience
(youth project management level)
Experience in training and guidance of
starting and improving small business
Advanced computer literacy (MS Office,
Internet)
Please send a CV and motivation letter to
mukurazita@youngafrica.co.zw
Administrative Secretary - ZIMCET
Deadline:
20 February 2009 (close of business)
The Zimbabwe Civic Education Trust
(ZIMCET) Head Office in Harare, Zimbabwe invites applications from qualified
applicants for the position of Admin Secretary.
Responsibilities and
duties
Directs and controls the day to day activities of the
Secretary/Receptionist, Driver and Office Orderly
Attendance to office
maintenance issues
Ensures the smooth day to day running of the
office
Logistics coordination
Maintenance of files
Coordinating
workshops
Making travel arrangements for board and staff members
Ensures
timely production and distribution of all documents required for
meetings
Takes minutes of all staff meetings/ disciplinary meetings and
meetings with donors as instructed by the Head of secretariat
Carries out any
other assignments as directed by the Administrator & the Head of
secretariat
Maintains Head of secretariat appointment diaries
Assists
program staff in important duties
Qualifications
Executive Secretarial
qualification
Experience
Experience in working in a general admin
position
Computer Literacy
Petty cash management
Valid driver’s
licence
Interested persons can submit their applications with detailed CV and
two reference letters from credible referees to the Administrator at 217 S.
Machel Ave West, Belvedere or alternatively email us at zimcet@mweb.co.zw
2
(two) vacancies - SAfAIDS
Deadline: 20 February 2009
Southern Africa
HIV/AIDS Information Dissemination Service (SAfAIDS) is a regional NGO whose
mission is to promote effective and ethical development responses to the
epidemic and its impact through HIV/AIDS knowledge management, capacity
development, advocacy, policy analysis and documentation. SAfAIDS is looking for
a Programme Manager and a Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to join
its dynamic team based at the Pretoria Office in South Africa.
1. Programme
Manager
This post requires a self-motivated and organised individual, able to
coordinate and manage programme activities in various
countries.
Requirements
A relevant first degree, preferably in Social
Sciences
At least 5 years post qualification experience in HIV and
development work
A good understanding of HIV and AIDS issues in Lesotho,
Botswana and Malawi
Experience in training/capacity building, particularly in
HIV and AIDS treatment literacy, advocacy and gender related
issues
Experience in monitoring and evaluation of HIV related
programmes
Experience in managing USAID projects would be an
advantage
Ability to supervise Country Focal Persons
Ability to interact
and work with stakeholders at all levels
Excellent oral and written
communication skills
2. Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
This
post requires a highly skilled and motivated individual who is able to work with
minimum supervision.
Requirements
A Masters degree or higher in
statistics, demography, epidemiology, public health or related field
Minimum
of 5 years hands on experience in research, design and implementation of
monitoring and evaluation systems
A good understanding of HIV and AIDS issues
in the region
Experience of working in the southern Africa region is an
advantage
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
SAfAIDS is an
equal opportunity employer: People living with HIV are encouraged to apply. We
offer the right person an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution
to responses to the HIV epidemic in the region, competitive salary and benefits
package. Interested applicants should send an application and CV, information on
current salary, benefits and contact details of three referees to : SAfAIDS, 479
Sappers Contour, Lynnwood, Pretoria or e-mail to reg@safaids.net
Sponsorship
Manager - ActionAid
Deadline: 20 February 2009
ActionAid International
Zimbabwe seeks to re-advertise the position of Sponsorship Manager to provide
leadership in fund raising for the child sponsorship programme and provide a
link between partners, communities and funding affiliates for the benefit of the
communities.
Duties will include
Manage the child sponsorship programme
for the country programme
Identify potential local partners for the country
programme
Identify development areas and carry out DA appraisals
Explore
and identify potential funding opportunities
Carry out community
sensitisation and mobilisation about AAIZ
Develop and support implementation
of a resource mobilisation strategy in line with country strategy
A detailed
job description will be available to successful candidates in the final
shortlist.
Qualifications & Requirements
A relevant specialised Post
-graduate qualification
5 years’ experience in relevant project
management
Ability to write concise and accurate reports to agreed deadlines,
and strong numerical skills to write financial reports
Proven ability of
project planning, implementation and management especially with
partners
Excellent communication skills in English and local languages, and
sound analytical skills
Proficiency in the use of standard computer software,
especially Microsoft Office package
Ability and preparedness to travel and
work in difficult conditions
Please note applicants who previously applied
for this post in 2008 may not re-apply for this position. While we value all
applications, we can only respond to short listed candidates. Whilst all
applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women
are especially encouraged to apply. To apply submit your curriculum vitae with
an application letter to Human Resources, ActionAid International, 16 York
Avenue, Newlands, Harare or Box CY2451, Causeway, Harare. Alternatively you may
send applications to adminzim@actionaid.org
Low Input Gardens Project Officer
- ActionAid
Deadline: 20 February 2009
Purpose of The Position: to provide
leadership and support to AAIZ’s programs in agriculture and food security,
including the production, processing, storage, marketing and consumption of
vegetables and field crops. This position will work to strengthen the capacity
of ActionAid’s partners in agriculture and food security as a way to build
sustainable livelihood systems of the program.
Duties will
include:
Planning and management - drawing up plan of action for the program,
outlining the activity timing, location beneficiary budgeting and other related
activities
Training - development & implementation training courses for
staff, volunteers and selected lead beneficiaries. Incumbent shall also identify
and supervise qualified trainers, produce relevant training materials and other
necessary supplies. Such training shall include but not be limited to:
Low
input gardening
Production of field/summer crops
Open pollinated seed
production for both vegetables and field crops
Conservation farming
techniques
Production and rearing of small livestock and
Principles of
agricultural marketing management
Program Monitoring & Evaluation -
Regular visits to volunteers and beneficiaries to monitor implementation of the
program activities and make recommendations for possible improvements to the
same
Documentation & shared learning -production of regular publications,
reports and other materials that will help to publicize the activities of the
project and share the same with interested stakeholders
A detailed Job
Profile will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
Qualifications
& Requirements:
A National diploma in agriculture
A Bachelor’s degree
in Agriculture majoring crop science
At least 3 years experience in rural and
urban development management, including agricultural extension or farm
management, with at least one year in an NGO setting
Experience networking
with and/or supervising other development partners & project planning,
budgeting, monitoring and evaluation
Other requirements and
competences
Demonstrated commitment and understanding of women’s rights
issues, government policies, HIV/AIDS, food security, nutrition, livelihoods
issues
Ability to write concise, accurate and analytical reports to agreed
deadlines, and strong skills to monitor budgets and write financial
reports
Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation processes
and the ability to collate and analyse information
Ability to communicate
effectively verbally and in writing in English and Shona/Ndebele
Good
computer skills, particularly Microsoft packages
A clean class 4 driver’s
licence
While we value all applications, we can only respond to short listed
candidates. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual
merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. To apply submit your
curriculum vitae with an application letter to Human Resources, ActionAid
International, 16 York Avenue, Newlands, Harare or Box CY2451, Causeway, Harare.
Alternatively you may send applications to adminzim@actionaid.org
Food Rights
Program Officer - ActionAid
Deadline: 20 February 2009
Purpose of The
Position: provide leadership on the right to food policy, advocacy and campaign
work and to support the country team to deliver on the right to food and develop
AAI’s positions and strategies as necessary to engage with or confront
institutions and/or issues on the right to food, particularly as these affect
women and girls in Zimbabwe, the SADC region and on the continent.
Duties
will include:
Participate in the identification, formulation, design and
implementation of activities under ActionAid’s country strategy for
Zimbabwe
To identify, collaborate with, support and strengthen
movements/networks of people and civic society partners working on the right to
food and poverty eradication
Collect, collate and analyse programme-relevant
data, and prepare technical, analytical or reporting documents required for
programme management, monitoring and evaluation
Contribute to fundraising
initiatives and help to broaden the understanding and leveraging of resources
from the donor community
Empower communities and partners to mobilise and
advocate for downward accountability of Zimbabwean, African and international,
institutions and leaders to deliver on the right to food for the poor women and
children, particularly those affected and /or infected by HIV/AIDS
Conduct
face-to-face and other lobbying activities to persuade identified stakeholders
to implement policies consistent with ActionAid’s campaign objectives
Assist
in the management, monitoring and evaluation of programme activities
A
detailed Job Profile will be made available to final shortlisted
candidates.
Qualifications & Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree in
Agriculture majoring crop science/horticulture
At least 3 years experience in
rural and urban development management, including agricultural extension or farm
management, with at least one year in an NGO setting
Experience networking
with and/or supervising other development partners & project planning,
budgeting, monitoring and evaluation
Other requirements and
competences
Demonstrated commitment and understanding of women’s rights
issues, government policies, HIV/AIDS, food security, nutrition, livelihoods
issues
Ability to write concise, accurate and analytical reports to agreed
deadlines, and strong skills to monitor budgets and write financial
reports
Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation processes
and the ability to collate and analyse information
Ability to communicate
effectively verbally and in writing in English and Shona/Ndebele
Good
computer skills, particularly Microsoft packages
A clean class 4 driver’s
licence
While we value all applications, we can only respond to short listed
candidates. Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual
merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. To apply submit your
curriculum vitae with an application letter to Human Resources, ActionAid
International, 16 York Avenue, Newlands, Harare or Box CY2451, Causeway, Harare.
Alternatively, send applications to adminzim@actionaid.org
4 (four)
vacancies
Deadline: 24 February 2009
A local AIDS Service Organization
(ASO) wishes to recruit for the following positions:
1. Programme Officer -
Training
The applicant must have at least a first degree in education, Social
sciences or Health Sciences. A diploma in Training is an added advantage.
Applicants must also have at least three years relevant working experience in an
HIV and AIDS environment in a similar position. Highly computer literate and
experience with Microsoft Office packages, PowerPoint, email and internet. Clean
class four drivers’ license.
2. Programme Officer - Information, Advocacy and
Gender
The applicant must have at least a first degree in Information and
Communications or Gender Studies. A diploma in Media Studies is an added
advantage. Applicants must have at least three years relevant working experience
in an HIV and AIDS environment. Clean class four drivers’ license. Highly
computer literate and experience with Microsoft Office packages, PowerPoint,
email and internet. Clean class four drivers’ license.
3. Project Officer -
Nutrition
The applicant must have at least a Diploma in Education or Health
Sciences specializing in Food and Nutrition. A degree in a relevant application
is an added advantage. Applicants must also have at least three years relevant
working experience, preferably in an HIV and AIDS environment. Applicants must
be computer literate and have experience with Microsoft Office packages,
PowerPoint, email and internet.
4. Receptionist/Secretary
The applicant
must have at least a Diploma in Secretarial Studies and excellent command of
English. A higher national diploma is an added advantage. Applicants must also
have at least five years relevant working experience preferably in an HIV and
AIDS environment. Applicants must be highly computer literate and have
experience with Microsoft Office packages, PowerPoint, email and internet, are
highly organized and able to operate the switch board.
Qualified people
particularly women living positively with HIV and AIDS are encouraged to apply.
To apply please write to the Executive Director at thecentre@africaonline.co.zw
or razin@africaonline.co.zw Detailed job specifications will be disclosed to
short listed candidates.
Relief Field Officer - Norwegian People's
Aid
Deadline: 27 February 2009
The Relief Field Officer will have the
overall responsibility to ensure that the Emergency Support Project is
implemented according to the organizational framework. His/her duties will
ensure that all activities pertaining to the project are documented and records
kept safely for use by other stakeholders. This post requires that the officer
balances field and office work. He/she should be able to monitor field
activities, manage the project and make recommendations for its continuous
improvement. Specifically the person will be required to:-
Coordinate all
activities under this project by providing (supervision, monitoring and back
stopping support) support to the project.
Mobilizing communities so that they
are able to implement project activities as outlined in the project
proposal.
Prepare monitoring frameworks for periodic projects reports with
regards to the progress towards achieving the set objectives and ensuring that
these targets are met.
Monitoring operations of field assistants (where
applicable) and ensuring attainment of quality results so that our work remains
competitive.
Assist in setting up of procurement and accounting procedures of
project materials.
Assist in writing of funding proposals to potential
donors.
Contributing to the preparation of plans and budgets for the project
and ensuring that these are adhered to.
Receiving progress reports from field
monitors/assistants (where applicable) and prepare similar reports for use by
management.
Undertake performance appraisals for field monitors/assistants
(where applicable) aimed at identifying their training needs and make
appropriate recommendations to programme manager in order to build internal
capacity for enhanced output.
Responsible for documentation of project
written outputs.
Ensuring that all the cross cutting issues i.e. gender,
environments, HIV/AIDS and civic education are main-streamed in all the project
activities.
Assist in carrying out baseline surveys and community needs
assessment studies.
Undertaking internal reviews and evaluations of projects
activities.
Identifying and liaising with strategic linkages/networks of the
organization and representing the organization at various levels.
Receiving
clients and dealing with general enquiries about the project work.
And any
other tasks as may be directed by the Program Manager.
Person
Specifications
Experience
At least four years relevant experience (rural
development)
Experience and practice in project cycle management, logical
framework analysis and participatory appraisal
techniques
Qualifications
Degree or diploma in development studies, social
science or related subject
Skills
Strong analytical, problem solving and
conflict resolution skills
Strong communication skills (written and
oral)
Facilitation skills - participatory approaches
Excellent written and
spoken English language plus one local one
Unendorsed driving license (class
four)
Computer skills (word and excel)
Commitment
Preparedness to work
long hours and even during the weekends
Preparedness to travel most of the
time including staying in a rural environment
Respect for NPA vision, goal,
values and culture
Apply to: pb@npaid.org or norsk@ecoweb.co.zw
2 (two)
vacancies - Legal Resources Foundation
Deadline: 28 February 2009
The
Legal Resources Foundation, a local legal services NGO, invites applications
from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following two
posts:-
1. Research Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct
research and prepare detailed analysis on the following:-
New and existing
legislation to identify gaps in the law.
Internal fieldwork and programme
reports.
Reports of human rights abuses.
Court judgments to inform future
law reform.
Analyse case work trends to inform advocacy
initiatives.
Disseminate research information to relevant
stakeholders.
Work with the Legal Programmes Director (LPD), Advocacy Officer
and Education and Training Co-ordinator, providing data for effective monitoring
and evaluation of programmes.
Establish and maintain databases for all
research.
Prepare and submit research reports as and when
required.
Qualifications and Experience
A degree in law, with at least
three years experience since registration
Experience in
research
Experience in documentation and databases
Proven analytical and
report writing skills
Good computer skills
Understanding of civil
society
2. Publications unit manager
Duties and
Responsibilities
Planning and managing the LRF Publications Unit
Effective
staff management of the Publications Unit
Commissioning new texts and
revision of existing materials
Coordinating the work of part-time writers,
editors and typesetters
Effectively and efficiently managing the printing
needs of the organisation
Marketing the Unit’s publications
Qualifications
and Experience
Relevant degree.
Comprehensive understanding of the
publishing process, including editing
Marketing experience - able to
strengthen current markets and develop new markets
Ability to manage a
team
Writing skills particularly reviews and blurbs
Knowledge of
developing databases
Understanding of the law will be an
advantage
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
The positions carry a competitive package which will be disclosed to the
successful applicant. Applications accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum
vitae should be sent to: The Support Services Director, P.O. Box 918, Harare, or
email to ssd@lrf.co.zw
Regional Manager: Finance and Administration -
MISA
Deadline: 3 March 2009
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA)
is a non-governmental organisation with members in 11 of the Southern Africa
Development Community (SADC) countries. Officially launched in September 1992,
MISA focuses primarily on the need to promote free, independent and pluralistic
media, as envisaged in the 1991 Windhoek Declaration. We require the services of
the following expert to be based at the Regional Secretariat in Windhoek,
Namibia, with occasional travels to the national chapters in the region.
Job
Purpose: To ensure the development, implementation and maintenance of finance
and administrative systems at both the regional and chapter level
Key
Responsibilities:
Strategic budgeting - Translates MISA programmes and
projects into budgets to ensure strategic fundraising and appropriate allocation
and management of financial resources
Managing MISA Finances - Controlling
expenditure in accordance with MISA policies as well as in conformity with
professional accounting principles and standards
Providing professional
advice - Providing advice and expertise in all aspects of financial management
for the organization
Financial reporting - Prepare annual and periodic
financial statements as required; Arrange for the auditing of annual financial
statements of the organisation and other audits as required by projects funding
providers
Human Resource Management - Dealing with employee issues in
accordance with policies to ensure motivation and commitment to the
implementation of MISA programmes
Management of assets - Managing the
organisation’s cash and other resources to ensure that they add value to the
work of MISA
Supervision of subordinates - Provides guidance to officers
working under the Finance and Administration Division to ensure that their
performance conforms to MISA standards
Additional
responsibilities:
Oversees the administration of the regional office
payroll
Guides MISA chapters on the setting up of sound financial management
systems in accordance with legal and regulatory standards
Allocates financial
grants to MISA chapters in accordance with strategic management
decisions
Qualifications:
Essential: An MBA specializing in Accounting or
Finance or, alternatively, a professional accounting qualification such as CA,
ACCA or CIMA
Desirable: Computerised Accounting
Experience: Must have more
than 5 years post qualification experience in an accounting environment
Work
Environment: Works from the MISA Regional Office and occasionally travels around
the region providing guidance to Chapter staff on financial management
matters
Letters of motivation, together with a detailed CV should be sent to
the following email address: finance@misa.org or The Human Resources Officer,
P/Bag 13386, Windhoek or hand delivered at 21 Johann Albrecht Street, Windhoek
West. Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
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