Zimbabwe: Programme assistant - Zimbabwe Women Resource Centre and Network (ZWRCN)

The Zimbabwe Women Resource Centre and Network (ZWRCN) is seeking a competent, experienced and self motivated individual for the position of Programme Assistant – Gender HIV & Aids (GHIVA) Programme.

ZWRCN is an information-based organization with a focus on research, collection, analysis, processing and dissemination of information on gender and development. The organization’s strategic interventions aim to empower women, strengthen inter-organizational networking of gender and development agencies and promote the women’s movement in Zimbabwe. ZWRCN’s programmes are aimed at reducing gender inequalities and promote gender sensitive national policies and programmes for the improvement of the welfare of women and girls in Zimbabwe.

The following are the Key Performance Areas for the Programme Assistant (GHIVA):-

* Organize both internal and external meetings and workshops; production of reports of such meetings and workshops, and ensure their timely distribution; assist in narrative donor reports
* Establish and maintain an up to date database of reference, local and national frameworks
* Assist with research and writing on gender and developmental issues
* Service network partners through information provision of programme activities; distribution of publications and following up on impact of information
* Attend meetings, workshops and seminars on behalf of the organization;
* Logistical arrangements of all programme meetings and workshops; liaison with partners on community mobilization
* Undertake all administrative and secretarial duties of the programme
* Any other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

* Recognized professional expertise with a minimum of a first degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender and Public Health, Public Policy, Project Management and Planning or any other related field.
* At least 2 years experience of working in a fast paced NGO environment
* Recognized professional expertise and experience in research and advocacy on gender, HIV and AIDS and sexual and reproductive health issues
* Excellent written and oral communication in English and Shona
* Computer skills (spreadsheets, databases, word processing, internet, electronic communication etc)
* Proficiency in Ndebele will be an added advantage

ZWRCN is offering a competitive package for the candidate with the right qualifications and experience. Applications with certified copies of certificates, CV and other relevant documents must clearly state the position applied for and should be submitted no later than 6th September 2009 to:

The Caretaker Director’ ZWRCN, 288 Herbert Chitepo, Harare, Zimbabwe or via email to [email][email protected] Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.