Opportunities

FOST is looking for suitably qualified persons to fill in vacancies that have arisen within the organisation. FOST is a local NGO registered in 1997 as a Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO 3/97) with the aim to build capacity of communities to respond to the needs of orphaned and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe with particular attention to those in farming communities. FOST maintains a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

Position: 2 x Social Workers (Female candidates are encouraged to apply)

Location: Shamva and Mazowe

Contract Period: 3 months

The duties and responsibilities of the Social Worker

Social Workers will be responsible for the facilitation and implementation of the FOST project activities at community level. They should be experienced, enthusiastic and committed to the welfare of children. They should have at least two years’ experience of relevant fieldwork, preferably in (1) case management, (2) Facilitation skills. (3) Knowledge and understanding of psychosocial support (PSS) is a pre requisite.

Be a holder of a Social work degree or equivalent qualification with good communication skills in Shona and also be able to communicate in English. Social Workers will be based in specific districts and must be prepared to travel extensively within that district and to camp in the field when required. They will report to the Programmes Coordinator. The candidate MUST possess a clean class three (3) or class three (4) driver’s licence

Responsibilities will include:

• Maintenance of good channels of communication with all partners, including CBOs, NGOs, Government sector ministries, RDCs, and Churches. They will represent FOST on relevant District Fora.
• Raising awareness with partners regarding the conditions of orphans and vulnerable children, the scale of the crisis and potential strategies to mitigate the problems faced by vulnerable children and their caregivers.
• Facilitation of discussions to motivate appropriate community responses. This includes community dialogues on prevention of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Violence Against Children (VAC). The Social Worker should have knowledge on the referral pathway for victims of abuse and violence
• Promotion of community based Psychosocial Support and child protection services through case follow up and making referrals to support services.
• Working closely with pregnant adolescent and young mothers in preventing SGBV.
• Helping communities to identify and implement potential care models for orphaned and vulnerable children.
• Promoting the establishment of community-based Child Protection Committees (CPCs) to address the needs of orphans and other vulnerable children (OVC) in communities. Support and capacity build these committees.
• Facilitation of systems of monitoring the welfare of OVC in communities.
• Motivation and facilitation of the registration of vulnerable children.
• Liaison with the Programmes Coordinator and other officers to develop FOST programmes
• Facilitate the National Case Management System in liaison with the Department of Social Welfare Officers

To apply, send application letter outlining expected salary & benefits, indicating the districts of preference, and CV, with three traceable referees to fostzw@gmail.com no later than 19 September 2022

ABOUT

ActionAid Zimbabwe is a global justice organization working in over 40 countries, taking sides with people living in poverty and exclusion to achieve social justice, poverty eradication and gender equality. ActionAid Zimbabwe has articulated a strong stand on gender justice and safeguarding through its child protection and anti-sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse policies. ActionAid is committed to taking an intersectional feminist approach to Safeguarding, recognizing how forms of abuse and oppression intersect.
ActionAid Zimbabwe seeks to recruit for the following 1-year Graduate Internship positions:

(1) HR & ADMINISTRATION INTERN (Harare)

The intern shall function collaboratively as a member of the Admin and HR team and will play a significant role in providing secretarial, office maintenance and administrative support in order to ensure that the organizations services are provided in an efficient and effective manner.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Recent graduate with a degree in Business Administration, Business Studies, Human Resource, Logistic or equivalent.
• 1-year work related learning experience in Administration, Human Resource, or related field
• Fluency in English, both oral and written
• Good written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good interpersonal and relationship skills
• Possess the right attitude and ability to smile and receive visitors and calls politely
• Well-groomed and presentable
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work

(2) ADMINISTRATION INTERN (Rusape)

The intern shall function collaboratively as a member of the RDA team and will play a significant role in providing secretarial, office maintenance and administrative support in order to ensure that the RDA office services are provided in an efficient and effective manner.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Recent graduate with a degree in Business Administration, Business Studies, Human Resource, Logistic or equivalent.
• 1-year work related learning experience in Administration, Human Resource, or related field
• Fluency in English, both oral and written
• Good written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good interpersonal and relationship skills
• Well-groomed and presentable
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work

(3) COMMUNICATIONS INTERN (Harare)

The intern serves to assist the Communications Officer in further developing effective information exchange and communication, collect and disseminate documentation about programme results and impact in relation to objectives set in Global AAI strategies and AAZ Country programme strategy and AAZ Communications strategy. The intern will assist with execution of communications activities and will take personal responsibility for information activities as delegated.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Recent graduate with a degree in Journalism and Media Studies or related discipline
• 1-year work related learning experience in Communications or Journalism
• A flair for writing and finding the good stories
• Interpersonal communication skills and proven skills in teamwork
• Capacity to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms
• High level of integrity
• Be good at planning and organising
• Ability to work under pressure

(4) LOCAL RIGHTS PROGRAMME (LRP) INTERNS X 3 (Nyazura, Hwedza and Chiendambuya)

The interns shall function collaboratively as members of the Programs team and will play a significant role in providing sponsorship, programmatic and administrative support in the Local Rights Programs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Recent graduate with a degree in Social sciences, Development studies, Rural Development agriculture, Sociology, Psychology, or any other related field
• 1-year work related learning experience in rural development sector including networking with local NGOs, local government agencies and community -based organisations
• Ability to work in a multicultural community
• Ability to work under pressure and on tight deadlines
• Willingness and ability to ride a motorbike will be an added advantage
• Ability and preparedness to travel and work in difficult conditions
• Comfortable working with children

How to apply: Please submit a maximum of 3-page Curriculum Vitae and motivational letter to the attention of Human Resources. All applications must be sent by email to jobs.zimbabwe@actionaid.org by 16 September 2022 at 1700 hours. Please ensure your email subject clearly reads position applied for. Given the spread of COVID-19 across the globe, no hard copies will be accepted.

NB: Only applications sent with the job title in the subject line will be considered. Whilst all applications received will
be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, we regret that we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.

Summary

The organization is a women empowerment organisation that works for the upliftment of the poor and the disadvantaged women in different communities in Zimbabwe by increasing their access to resources and skills in a sustainable manner in order to improve their socio – economic conditions and improve their food security.

The organization is seeking to appoint an Acting Director in keeping with the organisation’s strategic vision and mission, set direction, lead, maintain team morale, safety and welfare, while managing resources, delegating specific duties as necessary and maintaining oversight and accountability.

The position
The Acting Director is responsible for day to day smooth running of the organization including guidance, supervision and evaluation of all staff and administration of the organisation.

Main responsibilities
The organisation presently works in 12 districts in Zimbabwe. The  Office employs 15 staff members. The organisation runs projects within the thematic fields of women economic empowerment and humanitarian support.  As acting Director you will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation achieves its vision, mission and goals by developing and delivering the highest possible quality in its operations. The priorities are also to ensure that the organisation complies with grant agreements, its policies, its strategies, improves on cost-efficiency and quality requirements.

About you

The Organisation is looking for a candidate who:

• Shares the organisations vision of seeing empowered women in communities that are sustainable and peaceful.
• Has several years of management experience within a civil society context.
• As a leader, who is value-based and mature with the experience, commitment, and tools and skills to support encourage and build staff to succeed in their roles.
• Is a feminist with an excellent understanding of development in both its theory and practice.
• As acting Director must have excellent ability to organise, plan, prioritise and communicate your work.
• Has more than five years’ experience in working with development partners

Required qualifications

• Masters in Development Studies, Business Management, Strategic Management Economics, Sociology, or other relevant fields;
• At least five years of experience working in civil society organisations including organisational development, economic empowerment, and advocacy;
• At least five years of experience working in a management position within civil society organisations;
• Proven experience in resource mobilisation
• Proven experience in planning, implementation, and reporting of projects;
• Excellent skills in financial management and budget analysis;
• Good understanding of monitoring and evaluation of projects;
• Good theoretical understanding and experience in rights-based approach, civil society development work, gender equality and gender transformative approaches;
• Excellent skills in strategic planning, implementation, and follow-up; Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Strong team player with excellent deadline management and ease to work towards set goals; Proficient in computer skills.
• As director you need to have passion in your work and good relationship with staff and membership

Merits
Experience in administrative, operational and finance, development work, fundraising, marketing and communications.

To apply
Send your cover letter, CV and qualifications to vacancyad22@gmail.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted during the recruitment process. The employment contract is for 2 years (with the possibility of extension) and begins with a 3 months’ probation period.