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Diaspora Engagement as a Competitive Advantage

by Victor Muchemwa on March 22, 2017

What made China the world’s factory? What made India the world’s technology hub? What made Israel a leading innovation centre? Connecting with their diasporas in the United States.

Who?: Governments around the world should begin to think about their diasporas in new ways and seek to build mutually beneﬁcial relationships and partnerships with them. Rather than viewing them as being ‘lost’ to the homeland, they can re-engage with the homeland through stregetic diaspora initatives such as formal mentoring programs, investment and trade programs, and cultural initatives. They do not need to return in order to make a difference.

Why?: Global diasporas constitute an obvious collective of people through whom networks can be created and individuals mobilized for mutual beneﬁt of both diasporas and the home country.

How?: Global diasporas serve as an important conduit, facilitating the two-way ﬂow of capital. That capital presents itself in every form be it human, social, intellectual, cultural or ﬁnancial. Looking at capital ﬂows alone, the transfer of funds in the form of remittances, bonds, philanthropy or business investment is massive by any scale, and growing.

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Two Investment Options

by Victor Muchemwa on March 21, 2017

We have always emphasised the importance of planning and why you should know all planned big events in the country. You should know on your fingure tips and have a plan of how to benefit. We started with elections that coming next year and explored various businesses you can explore such as printing of posters and tshirts. Some politicians could be thinking of using technology such as short videos or setting up websites. So good opportunities out there although you have to exercise due caution and ensure that you get money upfront or risk doing work for nothing! We also gave you a heads up in relation to HIFA and hope that most of you managed to secure commercial places at this popular entertainment and arts festival.

So what do we have to share with our members this week? We have 2 basic investment options. The first one relates to small scale investment targeting sporting and entertainment events. I was at the National Sports Stadium last Sunday and witnessed brisk business for people selling food during half time. The happy Makepekepe fans bought all the food that was available! Caps United will host more big matches at the venue and i can guarantee you that there will be big business-people buy food and will continue doing so even during economic difficuties. The soccer season will be opening in the coming weeks, more sporting events should be coming through out the year. Plan on your calendar all the key events and make a plan of how you can take advantage of these events.

The second investment idea relates to the Harare-Mutare Highway. Its the second time we are discussing this-traffic has increased and this is due to the refurbishment of the road. Its now Mutare ne carpet instead of Masvingo ne carpet. A lot of long distance trucks are now using this route and we are not sure why-perhaps the use of Beira Port for importation of goods? Or the preference on use of the road over the rail system? ZBIN will be travelling to Beira to find out why within the next 3 months and we hope to get to the bottom of the issue. What is however good is that new opportunities exist on the highway and one such opportunity is the establishment of trucking inn-one morden one which can compete with the few that exist on this highway. Travellers along the Harare-Beitbridge Highway should be aware of the Mvumba Stopover-the nice stop over where travellers park their vehicles or buses to rest and purchase food. Mutare -Harare needs one such place as the existing place is not doing justice to the business opportunities that exist along the highway. From Harare expect no meaningful stopover till you reach Mutare.

So there you are 2 opportunities for you. Remember that you should not just plunge into an investment before due diligence-do carry out enough studies before deciding to invest. You can even search on our website sample business plans to help you in investment decisions.

Muito Obrigado

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Pyramid Schemes Explained

by Victor Muchemwa on March 20, 2017

Some time back ZBIN once covered the issue of Pyramid Schemes and cautioned our members about MMM. Some came out with guns blazing defending the MMM scheme despite our argument that this was a clear fraudulent scheme!

So where is MMM now? The scheme is dead and buried and a lot of investors lost a lot of money through the scheme. So how did they manage to fool everyone? Its easy they made a few people rich, the few people inspired everyone and soon it became free for all with everyone scrambling to join the scheme! We do not have statistics about how much was lost since it was an underground scheme but we suspect that as much as $6m was lost through this scheme.

There is currently no known pyramid scheme that is running publicly but we know that it’s a matter of time before a new scheme comes to town. It looks like these schemes come in cycles….money related or naked schemes where members part with hard cash and product related schemes were members of the public are hoodwinked by joining schemes where they sell products. After a cash/naked pyramid scheme fails it is usually followed by a product pyramid and so we expect a product related pyramid scheme to follow the MMM scheme in 2017.

Lets look at an article below explaining how a Pyramid Scheme works.

Pyramid schemes quickly become unsustainable.

The main characteristic of a pyramid scheme is that participants only make money by recruiting more members. There are many different kinds of pyramid schemes, but the two most basic are product-based and so-called naked pyramid schemes.

In a naked pyramid scheme, no product is sold. Here’s how it works:

One person recruits 10 other people to participate in a “no-fail investment opportunity.”
The 10 recruits each pay the recruiter $100.
The recruiter now tells them to go out and recruit 10 more people to do the same.
If each recruit is successful, they’ll all end up with $900 in profit from a $100 investment.

Sounds simple enough, but here’s the problem: Let’s say the initial 10 recruits each find 10 more people. Those 100 new recruits will have to find 10 recruits each to make $900. That means they have to find 1,000 people willing to sign up for the program. And if they somehow find 1,000 people, that next level of the pyramid will need to sign up 10,000 to make a profit. Eventually, there won’t be enough recruits at the bottom of the pyramid to support the level above it. That’s when the pyramid topples and everyone at the bottom loses their investment.

A product-based pyramid scheme is the same concept disguised as a legitimate direct sales opportunity. Here’s how it works:

A distributor recruits 10 salespeople who each pay $500 for a starter kit of products to sell.
The distributor gets 10 percent of each starter kit that’s sold.
The distributor also gets 10 percent of each product that any of his recruits sells, including more starter kits.
The recruits are told that the fastest way to make money isn’t by selling products, but by recruiting more people to buy starter kits.
The people at the top of the pyramid get commissions from everyone in their downline, the many levels of recruits below them on the pyramid.

The problem with most product-based pyramid schemes is that the products themselves don’t sell very well, or have very slim profit margins. So the only way to make money is to find more recruits. Eventually (and surprisingly quickly), the market becomes saturated. There are too many people trying to sell the same unattractive product and there’s no one left to be recruited.

It’s mathematically impossible for everyone to make money in a pyramid scheme. For example, if each recruit needs to find 10 more people to recoup the cost of his or her initial investment, the eighth level of the pyramid would have to recruit a billion people to make back their money. And the next level would need 10 billion, nearly twice the population of the Earth.

In fact, pyramid schemes don’t work unless somebody loses. Those at the bottom of the pyramid are essentially defrauded by those on top. It’s a mathematical fact that no matter how many people join a pyramid scheme, 88 percent of the members will be on the bottom level and will lose their money [source: Pyramid Scheme Alert]. Pyramid schemes are illegal because people don’t lose their money due to normal market forces, but because the system requires them to lose so that a few at the top will win.

Studies show that in a naked pyramid scheme, 90.4 percent of people lose their money, while in product-based pyramid schemes, that number jumps to a shocking 99.88 percent

So what’s the difference between product-based pyramid schemes and legitimate multi-level marketing (MLM) companies? Or is there even such a thing as a legitimate MLM? For Multi-level market (MLM) or network marketing is an American institution. Companies like Amway, Tupperware, Herbalife, Avon, Mary Kay and The Pampered Chef support huge networks of distributors and recruits who sell every type of product from dietary supplements to kitchenware to beauty products. Salespeople are called independent business owners (IBO) and generally work from their homes.

On the surface, it’s hard to tell the difference between a legitimate MLM and a pyramid scheme. That’s because they’re both built on the business model of “multiple levels” of distributors and recruits. Some critics of MLMs claim that all of them, even the supposedly “legitimate” ones, are pyramid schemes in disguise.

Here are some other ways to identify product-based pyramid schemes:

Pyramid schemes offer money for simply recruiting people. This money can come as a commission from the sale of a starter kit or as a recruiting “bonus.”
Avoid any MLM that puts much more emphasis on recruiting salespeople than selling the actual product.
Pyramid schemes charge steep startup costs for joining, including mandatory training, a starter kit and a non-refundable membership fee.
Beware of any MLM that allows five or more levels of distributors to collect commissions on a single sale.
Make sure that the products being sold have real value and a competitive price. Are they reputable brands? Have the manufacturers been involved in recent lawsuits?
Avoid MLMs that only sell lists of sales leads to other MLM salespeople. This is most likely outdated information that has made the MLM rounds several times before.
Avoid signing up for an MLM as part of a high-pressure motivational event. Consider the information carefully and take it home to think about it.
Be wary of anyone who tries to sell you on an MLM by flaunting their personal wealth. Realize that many of the people who claim to have made millions through MLM have actually made their money selling books and videos on how to make millions through MLMs.
Bottom line: If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.

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Welcome To Diaspora Tourism

by Victor Muchemwa on March 18, 2017

Here is good news for investors-The Tourim Sector is expected to grow in 2017. The number of expected tourist arrivals is expected to continue on an upward trend in 2017. New airlines have entered the Zimbabwe market with Rwandair expected to start direct flights to Harare on the 3rd of April, the Victoria Falls Airport is complete and soon there will be direct flights from Kenya. ZBIN hopes to carry out a comprehensive study of this area and find how our members can benefit. In the meantime, we have divided the sector into the following 8 categories:

1. Accommodation

2. Adventure Tourism and Recreation

3. Attractions

4. Events and Conferences

5. Food and Beverage

6. Tourism Services

7. Transportation

8. Travel Trade

We will analyse developments in each of the 8 categories above looking for trends, competition, opportunities and future outlook. This evening allow us to tackle a new concept of something that has already been happening-our brothers and sisters returning home four tourism-Diaspora Tourism! No readily available data exists about this sector but we believe that this is an area worth analysing with the view of coming up with packages targetting this sector.

‘Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.’ Miriam Beard

Tourism is the world’s fourth most valuable export, after fuels, chemicals and automotive products, while for many developing countries it is the number one export category. Diaspora tourism has created a signiﬁcant market niche for itself in recent years, marked by the intensiﬁcation of globalization and transnationalism. The homing desire of various diasporas has become a marketing target for various players in the tourism industry. Even those who do not have direct links to Ireland nurse the desire to visit the land of their ancestors. Diaspora tourism can be divided into three distinct segments – heritage, residential and festival:
1.Heritage tourism is predominantly driven by diaspora tourists who wish to discover their ancestry and heritage.

2.Residential tourists encompass diaspora members who live and work abroad and who have invested or plan to invest in property in their country of origin.

3.Festival tourists include diaspora tourists travelling back for important events and festivals such as Easter, Christmas, weddings and christenings.

Tourism has an importance beyond its direct economic impact, and to reduce the signiﬁcance of diaspora tourism purely to an economic niche would mean denying it of its real worth. Tourism is essentially an advertising voice to the world, an empathetic connection to the world, an ability to bring back the diaspora, getting them to consider buying more produce from the homeland, coming back for further visits, buying a home in the homeland, investing in the homeland, returning to the homeland full-time. It should be looked at through a variety of angles, among them the context of promoting the identity and culture of the homeland. Some countries are targeting their diaspora for inbound tourism. One such example is Scotland who designated 2009 as Homecoming Scotland. For further information on diaspora tourism please see the insert by Kathleen Newland of the Migration Policy Institute entitled ‘Diaspora Tourism’.

Genealogy can also promote diaspora tourism to the home country. According to Fowler genealogy is ‘the account of descent from ancestor by enumeration of intermediate persons; the investigation of the pedigree of a particular person or family.’88 Genealogy comes third as the most popular subject on the internet. Furthermore, anecdotal evidence points to the existence and potential growth of genealogy tourism, alleged to be one of the fastest growing hobbies in the world.

Genealogy diaspora tourism is a great way to engage the ‘baby boomers’ in the diaspora. When thinking about the future and indeed diaspora strategies, it is natural that we tend to focus on the next generation. In doing so, however, we sometimes forget the baby boomers. In the US there were 77 million people born between 1946 and 1964. They are now turning 60 at the rate of 10,000 a day.90 By 2030 there will be more people aged over 50 than under 18. They are the healthiest, wealthiest and best educated cohort in the history of mankind. As they enter into their ‘third act’ these ‘young old’ are not buying into the old retirement ideal, and after their working careers are over they are having a temporary pause before taking up the next challenge. They are curious, keen to travel and want to try new things. They want to learn. They are conscious of their good fortune and want to give back to society in a meaningful way. They are the segment that shows most interest in researching their ancestry. Just as the next generation needs speciﬁc strategies of engagement so, too, does the ‘grey’ market.

Diaspora conferences A recent feature of other countries’ disapora strategies is the extent to which governments are organising events in the home country and inviting key members of the diaspora to attend – and they are responding. An invitation from a government or head of state seems to carry more clout than if from a regular disapora organisation. As previously noted, countries such as Australia, Israel, Scotland and Ireland have organized conferences in the homeland to engage diaspora members. Examples of other such conferences include:

India – Pravasi Bharatiya Divas In 2003 the ﬁrst major Indian diaspora conference was held which attracted more than 2,000 overseas Indians from 63 countries. The Conference was co-sponsored by the Indian Government and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and was opened by then- Prime Minister Vajpayee. One of the main focuses of PBD 2011, which was attended by over 5,000 delegates, was on the young overseas Indian. In an endeavor to connect with and engage the younger generation of the overseas Indians with emerging India, a plenary session on ‘Engaging with the young overseas Indian’ was organized. There were also parallel interactive sessions on topics important to the diaspora including: (a) industry round table: interaction between diaspora and Indian industry leaders; (b) information, communication and entertainment; and (c) celebrating the Global Indian. PBD conventions provide a platform for exchanges of views and networking to overseas Indians on matters of common interest and concern to them. They also help the Government of India to better understand and appreciate the expectations of the overseas Indian community from the land of their ancestors and more importantly, acknowledge the important role played by them in India’s efforts to acquire its rightful place in the comity of nations. Regional PBD’s are also organized overseas and have been held in New York, Singapore, South Africa and The Hague.

Barbados – Inaugural Barbados Diaspora Conference In 2010, the Government of Barbados organized the Inaugural Barbados Diaspora Conference. Themed ‘Strengthening the Bonds that Unite Us’ the conference explored ways to realize national objectives pertaining to the diaspora, which are under the remit of the Council for Investment, Exports, Foreign Exchange and the Diaspora. It also gave Barbadians and Friends of Barbados residents abroad the opportunity to discuss ways in which they can make tangible contributions to the development of the homeland. The conference was attended by over 300 delegates. Speaking at the opening of the conference the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Maxine McClean, stated that ‘while not every overseas Barbadian intended to return they were all anxious to ﬁnd avenues to contribute to our national development’, and he recognized that ‘we needed to create a comprehensive structure to embrace the Barbadian Diaspora as an integral part of the economic, social and cultural development of Barbados.’

Cameroon Diaspora Economic and Trade Forum In 2010, the Cameroon government organized the ﬁrst-ever economic and trade forum that brought together home-based development stakeholders and 300 key members of the Cameroon diaspora to brainstorm on how the diaspora could contribute to the country’s economic development. Many agreed it was a milestone in efforts to promote economic growth by encouraging cooperation between the government and its citizens living abroad. The government has stated that the forum will be held annually and is part of a plan to raise Cameroon to the rank of an emerging economy by 2035.

These conferences provide an important forum for home countries to listen to the diaspora and provide them with an opportunity to voice their ideas for ways they can engage with the homeland and home institutions. It is important that countries remember that conferences should not just be a networking event for diaspora members. In order to maintain the enthusiasm stemming from these conferences, countries must implement reporting and follow up mechanisms to ensure that ideas generated at the conferences become tangible and real initiatives.

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Business Opportunity Identification Skills for Christians

by Victor Muchemwa on March 18, 2017

ZBIN has been invited by a leading Pentecostal church in Zimbabwe to carry out a business/investment presentation-what an honour! We have been given a total of 3 hours to carry out a presentation and facilitate discussions on business and investment opportunities and agreed to participate.

We are therefore putting together a presentation and training material for this event and decided to share some of the material that we will present with you so that this can help churches in areas where ZBIN is not able to visit.

So what do we intend to achieve at this event?

To equip church members with key business opportunities identification skills.
To enable the church to collectively take advantage of emerging opportunities.
To help the church in taking advantage of an identified business opportunity

So we are looking at a church member as an individual and exploring how one can be an expert at identifying business opportunities. Equipping one with basic skills which are not covered anywhere….not even at college level! We would like to see members with a competitive advantage when it comes investment opportunity identification.

The objective of the presentation can be summarised as ‘Creating a culture of business opportunity identification’. They have to master and enjoy business opportunity identification and in next instalment we will talk of ‘Taking advantage of business opportunities’. The follow up discussion may take place in 6-8 months’ time but for now they need to be experts on an individual level and collectively as a church.

So at individual level, how does one identify opportunities? Is it Rocket Science? The answer is No; this is something people do every day, we will just make it systematic so that one can do it in an organised way.

Business Identification Skills at Individual Level

Positive Mindset: Identifying opportunities starts in the mind, if you train your mind to only see negatives then negatives is what you will see. If you train it to see positives so positives is what you will see. We will provide reference to an article we posted here on the power of the mind in business.

Whats New in Town: Easiest way to identify new opportunities- What is New in Town? Is there a new surbub that is being built? Who will provide construction of roads? Who will build houses? Who will provide materials for building houses? Who will provide the residents with retail shops, who will educate the children of the suburb? New in Town concept can be applied to new political parties, new government policies or initiatives, new organisations. This is a high risk area as you are likely to find opportunists and fraudsters.
Problem Solving Mind set: The simplest opportunity identification concept. You just need to list all problems that people are complaining about. You list them down and try and find innovative solutions to the problems. Opportunities will emerge as you try to solve them. I have a friend who has created a company that will try and fix the pothole headaches. The import substitution (SI 64) resulted in uproar last year but local companies benefited to some extent from the move. So if you were prepared, this as the time to benefit by increasing local production! When some were complaining about the introduction of the Bond Note by initially refusing transactions in the Bond, at ZBIN we encouraged members to accept and increase sales! So simply list all the problems that people are experiencing and find how best to solve them. The list should always be updated on a regular basis.
Import Substitution: What are the goods and services that we are importing? Why are we importing them? Does it mean there is no substitute? At one time Zimbabwe was importing mineral water! We were even importing charcoal and goods which were easily found locally! During the week, a key topic on our Facebook Page was that of food vending carts which have a current price of R20,000 in South Africa. Zimbabwe can produce similar food vending carts at less than half the price and create local opportunities.
Franchise Analysis: One can easily visit franchise websites such as www.franchisedirect.co.za/, www.safranchisewarehouse.co.za and https://whichfranchise.co.za. Franchise sites provide you with a list of new opportunities which will be for sale. So you can always visit and find what will be new as franchise websites usually capture new opportunities.
Comparisons: When we visited Mozambique last year for the first time, we identified opportunities by asking simple questions. We asked why there were few boats on the Zambezi River, we asked why there were no fruit and veges markets? We asked why South Africans were building shopping malls. We compared Tete to Harare, we compared Tete to Johannesburg. We asked why we did not see schools along the Nyamapanda to Tete Road when we had seen several schools along the highway from Harare to Nyamapanda, so where were the schools? In comparing we realised that there Is a market for schools that teach the expatriate community in Mozambique, Zimbabweans working in Tete needed schools that teach the Zimbabwean curriculum. We asked why the temperatures were so high when compared to Harare and realised that there was a market for ice creams. So when you keep asking and comparing you actually come up with a lot of opportunities.

We have 8 more tips to share with them and this includes disruptive technology. In order for one to be effective in identifying opportunities you are going to need the following skills:

Interest in finding opportunities
You must enjoy sharing your thoughts with others
Utilise your research skills
Be well read
Not have a get rich quick mentality

Follow up Steps

Business Committee to cultivate the spirit of identification opportunities and sharing amongst themselves. Through discussions, they can actually identify church members with opportunity identifications skills; these will be called Opportunity Identification Champions who will work closely with the Business Committees in identifying opportunities for the church.

Follow up on investment opportunities: Identifying opportunities is part 1 and is not enough, following up on opportunities and coming up with action plans is the ultimate objective.

Use of Professional Market Survey Reports: Identifying opportunities at an individual or collectively as a church is good but for decision making they will need to use market survey reports which cover more information.

Zimbabwe Gap: ZBIN has identified a gap, an interesting one for this church; unfortunately it will only be shared with this church. We will feature it as one of our success stories if the church follows it up – the idea will be for free and we hope by end of year, something new and exciting business wise should be happening in Zimbabwe.

We will share with them a lot of materials we have published including some discussions done on our Facebook Page. This is an extension of our community service as we try our best to develop a community that is talented in identifying opportunities in Zimbabwe and beyond, a community that takes advantage of opportunities in an ethical manner.

For us identifying opportunities is a God Given Talent and there is no better way to utilise it than to spend 3 hours of our time discussing business and investment and helping to inspire them to take advantage of existing or emerging opportunities.

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Diaspora Investment -Lake Chivero Opportunities Part 2

by Victor Muchemwa on March 16, 2017

Lake Chivero History

Lake Chivero Recreational Park is about 6 100 hectares in extent including the 16 km long lake. The shoreline of the entire water body covers approximately 48 kilometres. The lake area holds about 250 000 million litres of water and is approximately 26sq km (2 632 ha).

At its widest point the lake stretches for 8 km. The dam wall is 400 metres long and the lake measures approximately 27m deep at full supply level at the dam wall. Construction of the lake took 2 1/2 years and was completed in 1952 at a cost of $2,000,000.00.

The game park which opened in 1962 occupies around 1 867 hectares and holds a variety of game; most of which has been introduced from the Hwange game reserve. Additional game was brought in from Lake Kariba during the game rescue operation better known as “Operation Noah”.

The park, also known as Lake Mcllwaine Recreational Park, was first named in memory of the late Sir Robert Mcllwaine, a former judge of the High Court and founder of Zimbabwe’s Soil and Water Conservation movement. This water body is Harare’s (the capital city of Zimbabwe) main water supply.

The animals that are easily sighted in the park are white rhino, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, impala, kudu, waterbuck, tsessebe, ostrich, eland, sable, baboon, monkey, duiker, warthog, bush pig, rock hyrax, scrub hare, spring hare, bush squirrel. The park also has a variety of nocturnal species that include civet, genet, black backed jackal, porcupine, slender/ white tailed mongoose, caracal, pangolin, ant bear, serval, bushbaby, night ape and several other species.

There is a great variety of birdlife and for the birdwatcher, the Park is a paradise. Included amongst the several bird species are: African Open Bill Stork, Barbets, Bee-eaters, Buzzards Coots, Cormorants, Doves, Hamerkops, Jacanas, Kingfisher, Grey Heron, Darter, Goliath Heron, Fish Eagle, Glossy Starling and Lilac-breasted Roller.

Lake Chivero Business Review

Lake Chivero is one of my favourite hanging out place. When I need cooling off only one place comes to mind for me-Harare Safari Lodge! My connection with this lake dates back to the 80s where as a youngster my father used to take the whole family to the lake for fishing. So the connection has not died down, during the Festive Season I took my family there and Iam also looking forward to a fishing expedition during the Easter Holidays.

So I would like to compare and contrast the Lake Chivero in the 80s and early 90s and the present state of Lake Chivero.

Lake Chivero- The 80s

You can refer to the history of the lake above, there were a lot of recreational and sporting activities-a lot of camping sites, boating clubs, private fisheries, and the Lake Water was clean(less pollution), boating or rowing competitions. This was the place to be for a few Hararians.

Lake Chivero –The Present

Hunyani has emerged as the favourite place for Hararians. A place which is frequented during weekends and holidays. A place where hundreds bring family and friends for braaing meat, drinks and partying.

The water is now heavily polluted with sometimes a green or brown colour. A few years ago there was a mishap of a boat accident that resulted in the death of passengers. All boating activities at Hunyani were stopped after the accident that claimed the lives of 6 people.

Another popular place is Kuimbashiri Bird Sanctuary and Harare Safari Lodge. There are very few operational boating clubs, no new investment in terms of properties such as lodges or hotels. Life at Lake Chivero is virtually at a standstill-it’s now a pale shadow of the Lake Chivero of the 80s.

The Future of Lake Chivero

One day Lake Chivero will rise again and surpass the 80s standards. The Lake will roar again and present investors with a chance to make huge profits because potential is unlimited!

The interest in the lake is huge as witnessed by the huge numbers who frequent the place. There are a lot of areas which are not know n by the public for instance The Crocodile Creek, The Acacia where I sometimes go for fishing. There are a lot of Bush Camps operated by the Parks Authority.

How will Lake Chivero look like in 2030?

1.Hotel and Conference Facilities created to cater for the increased 2.5 million Harare populations.

2.Limited or Controlled Residential Areas: We foresee a situation where exclusive residential areas will be created for those that enjoy staying near the lake.

3.Private Camps/Beaches: A solution would have been found for the problematic water hyacinth weed and increased pollution. This should pave way for high quality private beaches or camps. An improvement of the current sites.

4.Recreational Facilities such as Water Parks: The Diaspora to play an increasing role in bringing world class standards in terms of recreation with water parks massages parlous or mini theme parks being constructed. Boating activities will one day resume with a few mini yachts floating along Harare’s main lake.

So many opportunities do exist in Zimbabwe and Lake Chivero is one of them. Make sure that when the sign of revival comes, you will not be caught unaware. At present small opportunities exist as shown by Harare Safari Lodge which continues to attract Hararians every week.

So for the Diasporans returning to Harare in the near future, here is our message-put Lake Chivero on the radar for the medium to long term horizon. Plan to invest on your own or partner with others.

Our next article will cover small opportunities at the lake that you can take advantage of. We will also cover a new residential suburb, a fast developing suburb that is located a few kilometers from the lake.

Muito Obrigado

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The Art Of Smart Partnerships

by Victor Muchemwa on March 15, 2017

So ZBIN started the buzz around partnerships encouraging our members to partner for business success. Encouraging partnerships between locals and locals partnering with Diasporans etc. Now this is a risky area, extremely risky and this is why we are moving at a snail pace making sure that all the necessary mechanisms are in place before we fully launch a pilot partnership scheme. The last thing we would like to witness is someone who would have poured in funds into dubious or non-existent projects.

Its hard to trust anyone these days and this is especially true where money is concerned! Bring money onto the table and all hidden characters of people will crop up-you can never fully know a person until you give them money or worse-trust them with money! This is why in our scheme, you have to be bonafide, be cleared by the Police, have a registered company that complies with all local laws and regulations.

Your business will be verified,checking corporate governance,viability etc. You have to prove that you have handled funds before, you have applied for bank loans and successfully serviced them-there should be evidence. There should be reference checks from banks,suppliers,employees and customers. Not an easy process as most small businesses are run on a kiya kiya basis-so we expect to have fewer than 30 small companies to be certified fit for partnerships for the initial launch. We will cover the success or failure of these partnerships objectively.

A free service, the identity of investors maybe protected but companies that qualify for our facility will be made public on our site so that members of the public will be free to give feedback. So if you would like to participate then preparation is key….get your papers in order and we will contact you in June 2017. The hope is that we will celebrate success of this initiative by June 2018-we would like to see results, positive results…we would like to showcase success stories on this forum. Success stories that will help inspire more investment into the country and the region.

Bad Partnership Story

This one is a bitter one for the forum and this is why we keep talking about it and giving it as a reference. In March 2017, we engaged a website developer to develop our poultry site. The website address of the site was www.zbinchickens.co.zw. We paid the website developer a deposit of $200, he had shown us a lot of successful projects where he had designed some good websites. He did a wonderful job which resulted in one of the best poultry websites on earth. We paid him the remainder of the outstanding balance of $200 and serious work began on the site where we uploaded a lot of material. In mind we had an objective to have once central place/central market place/central resource centre/central price monitoring/central online store for poultry. So what happened a few months after the set up of the site? One day we woke up and found the site gone! Kudomhanya kuti ko site yaenda kuti-kuti pano nepano the results were the same –our site had vanished!

We tried to contact him but he could not be located. So who lost in this business deal? ZBIN obviously lost because all of our material disappeared, all the hard work and researches went to waste.

The biggest loser

The biggest loser in the deal is definitely him! We published the story of being conned widely forcing him to go underground! No one from the ZBIN community wanted to deal with him…he lost more than the $400 that he took from us. We are not sure why he pulled down an innocuous site whose sole purpose was to support farmers with resources and markets for free.

The Biggest Winner

The biggest winner is probably the new guys we engaged to improve this site. We did not pay them a single penny but allowed them to advertise on our site. Allowed them to use our site as a reference point. We have been getting a lot of inquiries from our members and followers who would like to have sites developed for them. I have so far referred 10 people who are interested in setting up business sites. I hope to have referred to him more than 40 prospective clients by the end of year-what a smart way to obtain new clients.

Dear reader, this is a definition of a smart partnership where both parties emerge winners at the end of the deal. ZBIN should have paid $400-$800 for the redesign of this site but paid nothing and what is the good news for the developer? The developer is going to get business worth more than 10 times what he was supposed to charge us. ZBIN will keep on talking about the good story of what he did and referring more clients to him….as for the guy who destroyed our site the message is clear, we will not refer anyone to him.

So master the art of smart partnerships, smart partnerships do not bring fast results, they do not bring quick monies but do so in the long run and opens a lot of opportunity doors.

So zvave kwamuri kufuka kana kuwarira, to go for the fast route where you con people and get fast SKT money but being blacklisted or to be ethical and benefit for a very long time.

SKT WEBDESIGN

For website designs do email sktwebsitedesign@gmail.com or phone +263772 922 265

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Small Food Business in Harare

by Victor Muchemwa on March 15, 2017

Is food business viable ? Does a $1 a plate pricing model result in profit? How much profit do you make per plate of nsima/isitshwala/sadza sold? Why is it there are few people who have been running this business successfully for a long time? What is better to sell food at sports activities like soccer and music festivals or supplying companies with food for their employees?

So many questions and few answers for now. In this article, we hope to answer some of the questions and we will do so by posting an inquiry from a ZBIN member. Brilliant responses came from the ZBIN community.

Question

Please post for me on the ZBIN Forum.l would like to start a small cooking business at my work place, cooking from home and delivering with my car. My target customers afford sadza/rice redollar. My issue is can l please have places where l can buy meat and vegetables at cheap prices. Also those who are into same business, how are u copying. Any ideas also regarding this business are most welcome.

Thank You

Responses

Mdala Wa Rue Buying meat: Try Abattoirs such as Koala, depending on the quantity of the meat that you need you can even try buying cattle from areas such as Nyabira(I have a neighbour whom I gave my truck a few weeks back-kauya nenyama yakawanda yemombe from Nyabira). Just make sure if you are buying cattle everything is inorder in terms of paper work and all Police Clearances. You may need a good freezer for the meat.

Vegetables: You will never go wrong with Mbare Musika especially when you go early in the morning. Your only challenge might come from the competition of many people competing for veges and therefore driving prices up. Try to buy from sources in areas such as Domboshava, Goromonzi or Seke. Establish networks with farmers in those areas as this will reduce costs in the long run. Join ZBIN Agriculture and network with other farmers as well.

Hope this helps

Yemurai Nhongo-Thepe I heard meat is now being taxed so I don’t know how viable this enterprise will really be now

William Ginya What if u embark on goat meat since u ar tu work on a target market thus basing at ur wrkplac n nt any outsider wl get th access so um not sayin beef z not an ideal tu start wth but u kno how big is the market to be servd and also consider dffer favourites relishes by customers.

Marvelous Mhlanga Take into consideration your Cost of production .$1,per plate is not viable considering fuel,packaging ,labour ,gas/zesa.
EG, sadza n beef @cost is +/_95 cents ,so selling price of $1,is drowning yourself bit by bit

Rebecca Zuze Fne 0772288044 fo fresh farm and cheap vegetables ie covo cabbages and tomatoes

Elizabeth Maziveyi that’s how I started my restaurant selling sadza from my car at $1 a plate. I didn’t make any profit. Was lucky on the few days I managed to break even. tried buying mabhonzo, zvemukati but to no avail. I was ready to give up when I got a contract with a company that subsidizes meals for their workers. the workers still pay $1 and employer pays $1. as a result i can offer better meals and make a reasonable profit. $1 plate is not viable at all. like marvelous said you will be drowning yourself better to cater for fewer people who pay more for a good meal.

Elizabeth Maziveyi we serve sadza and rice with beef, chicken or fish. I don’t pay rent for the premises, we use coal for cooking, no water bills. matebeleland is cattle country so we get beef at low prices, vegetables are supplied by an irrigation cooperative at good price. fish I won’t mention the Zambezi.

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ZBIN Advice: How To Invest On The Stock Exchange

by Victor Muchemwa on March 14, 2017

ZBIN provides investment advice for free to our members and followers. Written in simple language, we always do our best to remove financial knowledge barriers so that everyone can meaningfully participate in business irrespective of professional background. This is why you will not find sophisticated financial jargon on the site because we draw members from various professional backgrounds. My former NUST Finance lecturer would say keep it simple and straight forward Munemo. You see, when preparing my research projects or presentations, I would go for fancy or sophisticated stuff to include in my work thinking that i would impress Mr Moyo but he would have none of that and advise me to follow the KISS Principle-Keep it Simple and Straight Forward. This is the same method we are using on your favourite business forum.

We would like to see as many members as possible making informed decisions when it comes to business and investment. We will therefore keep it simple and straight forward and perhaps add interesting so that ZBIN can be a playground of business and investment information.

Today we have put together this article after a request by one of our members. She would like to know how she can invest on the stock exchange. Is it a sophisticated procedure where only finance pesople participate in or anyone can participate?

In this article, we will keep it simple and interesting-we will only cover the basics so that non finance personnel can fully understand the process. We will provide you with general guidance and in the follow up article we will go deeper in our analysis.

The basics

For first time starters investing is simple, simply approach a stock broker and discuss with them why you want to invest. Perhaps you are a tobacco farmer and would like to invest so that you can buy irrigation equipment in 5 years’ time. Or you are Munemo, who is worried about the future education of his kids; will I be able to afford university fees in future? So I may decide to invest looking at a 5 year or 10 year horizon, the objective being future education of my children. So discuss why you want to invest with the stock broker and they will guide you on stock options to use. They why will also guide you in terms of investment horizon-short term or long term horizon.

Once you have agreed on the why the next questions are going to be what amount to invest, how much to invest, method of investment.

Our local stock brokers are some of the friendliest folks in town and will give you expert advice. Kutogara henyu pasi motoreketa/khuluma talking about investment in simple terms.

Where can you find Stock Brokers?

You can visit this site www.zse.co.zw and obtain phone numbers on the site which you can phone and ask for a list of stock brokers. We have downloaded a list of stock brokers from the site which you can find below.

Requirements

You need to open an account with each broker and the amount varies from a minimum of $1000, some require $2,000 as minimum and others $10,000. It all depends on the broker but as a general rule you need $1,000 as a minimum amount to open an account.

The process of opening an individual trading account and buying and selling shares is essentially the same for all Zimbabwean brokers. In fact, they even charge the same commissions and fees. They differ only in their minimum funding requirements and the quality of customer service and research they provide.

LIST OF STOCK BROKERS BY ALPHABETICAL ORDER OF NAME

ABC Stockbrokers (Private) Limited

Contact addresses

Physical: 1st Floor Heritage House, 67 Samora Machel Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe Postal: Box 3321, Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: +263 4 703 071-9 / 701 906 Fax: +263 4 250 269

Bethel Equities (Private) Limited

Contact addresses

Physical: No 1 Ainslie House, Corner Fouth Street/J Tongogara Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe Postal: Box 425, Harare, Zimbabwe Tel +263 4 792 440/1/5, 792 200 Tel +263 4 708 028

EFE Securities (Private) Limited

Contact addresses

Physical: 26 Cork Road, Belgravia, Harare, Zimbabwe Postal: Box 2878, Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: +263 4 799 132-5 Fax: +263 4 799 138

FBC Securities (Private) Limited

Contact addresses

Physical: 2nd Floor, Bank Chambers, 76 Samora Machel Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe Postal: Box 1227, Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: +263 4 797 760-78 / 700 312 / 704 627 Fax: +263 4 704 492

Imara Edwards Securities (Private) Limited

Contact addresses

Physical: Block 2 Tendeseka Office Park, Samora Machel Avenue, Eastlea, Harare, Zimbabwe Postal: Box 1475, Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: +263 4 790790 / 164 / 888 Fax: +263 4 791235 / 875

Interhorizon Securities (Private) Limited

Contact addresses

Physical: 4 Fleetwood Road, Alexander Park, Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: +263 4 792 440/1/5, 792 200 Fax +263 4 745 879

Invictus Securities Zimbabwe (Private) Limited

Contact addresses

Physical: 37 Victoria Drive, Newlands, Harare, Zimbabwe Postal: P. O. Box CY 1237, Causeway, Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: +263 4 788257 / 2900536 / 776607 email: info@invictus-securities.com

Lynton-Edwards Stockbrokers (Private) Limited

Physical: 129 Kwame Nkrumah Avenue,Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: +263 4 796477 / 86

Mast Stockbrokers (Private) Limited

Contact addresses

Physical: Samuel Leon Building, 52 Josiah Chinamano Avenue Harare, Zimbabwe Postal: P O Box 10313, Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: +263 4 04 251446, 252439, 252594, 252538, 252594, 252799, 792177, 794091, 794096, 794108, 798205, 793988 Fax: +263 4 794 135

MMC Capital (Private) Limited

Contact addresses

Physical: 22 Arundel Road, Alexandra Park, Harare, Zimbabwe Postal: Box BW1797, Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: +263 4 783 069-71

Old Mutual Securities (Private) Limited

Contact addresses

Physical: First Floor 3 Anchor House, 54 Jason Moyo Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe Postal: BOX HR 1206, Causeway, Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: +263 4 779 473/5 Fax: +263 4 759 448

Platinum Securities (Private) Limited

Contact addresses

Physical: 23 Quorn Avenue, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe Postal: P.O.Box CY129, Causeway, Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: +263 4 307334, 307374, 307559, 307645, 336257/73 Fax: +263 4 336265-107

Southern Trust Securities (Private) Limited

Contact addresses

Physical: 18B Lonsdale Road, Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe Postal: Box CY1182, Causeway, Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: +263 4 702571, 702573, 797143, 790559, +263 772 515 862, 772 515 865, 773 622 815 Fax: +263 4 796 506

In summary, just phone any of the phone numbers of the stock brokers mentioned above and find out how you can invest, visit their websites too for more information. In future we hope to host some of them here, so you can send your questions and they will answer. We have given you the basics and more will be covered in future articles. We will cover in detail the investment types, trading accounts and monitoring your investments.

Most of the issues can be discussed with any of the stock brokers that we provided you above. The last question maybe –Diaspora? Can the Diaspora participate by investing on the stock exchange? Hongu/Yebo-Yes you can and the above stock brokers can give you very good advice on the procedures to follow.

So talk about this article with your family, friends and relatives. Consider pooling resources with friends at your workplace and invest on the stock market, talk to your church members and advise them about investing on the stock exchange…its simple, very simple especially when you engage the experts that we have provided you with.

Mwashuma Yaambo

Diaspora Matters

ZBIN Employment Tracker as at May 20, 2020

by Victor Muchemwa on March 13, 2017

Call for Female Participants: Kunashe Foundation Financial Wellness Bootcamp
Deadline: 30 June 2020

Location: Harare

Kunashe Foundation exists to provide sustainable support to women in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals 3,4 and 5. Our programmes focus on wellness for women in particular mental, maternal and financial wellness. The Kunashe Foundation Financial Wellness Bootcamp is a fully funded 4-week international financial wellness & personal development support programme facilitated by the Kunashe Foundation, focusing on women in Zimbabwe. Participants will be equipped with skills on leadership, sustainable development, financial planning, business management and online marketing skills.

The KF Financial Wellness Bootcamp provides an opportunity for female youths to make use of international tools to become financially equipped business owners and leaders within their communities. We believe that this will drive inclusive youth participation in economic growth.

Interested candidates must be women between the ages of 19-30 who have been running a business for at least 1 year. These women must be able to work independently and have a passionate desire to grow their existing enterprise into viable, sustainable businesses. Participants must also be willing to commit to 2 days a week over a 4 week period. Participants must be based in Harare.

Benefits
Participants receive a certificate of attendance, financial literacy toolkit and benefit from gaining international training on financial wellness. Ongoing support will also be provided through mentorship and access to financial literacy resources.

To apply
Interested candidates must send the following documents to kunashefoundation@gmail.com CV of not more than 2 pages; Letter of motivation of not more than 1 page stating why you should be considered for the program and details on your business.

Social Entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Office space available. . .

Available to let from the 1st of July 2020 are 4 offices in Highlands, Harare (3 inside and 1 outside) with own toilet, shared kitchen, verandah, security, borehole water, generator and spacious beautiful garden. Monthly rental of 930 USD includes water, property tax, refuse collection, electricity, gardener, security guard and internal alarm system. For viewing and more details kindly contact Tafadzwa on 0772 420 871.

Internships . . .

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Graduate Intern: Local NGO
Deadline: 30 June 2020

Purpose of the position
The main focus of the work for the Graduate Intern is proposal writing, implementation and managing the organisation’s social media accounts.

Skills & experience
Possess skills and experience in proposal writing, presentation and interpersonal relations; Creative, flexible, sound moral values and adaptable; Highly conversant in social media and communication

Qualifications & experience
Applicants should have completed studies in either: Development Studies, Media communication

Duties and responsibilities
Drafting of proposals, implementation of programs; Assisting in the management ICT and social media platforms; Assisting with general administrative tasks; Liaising with relevant stakeholders; Assisting with activity planning and implementation; Assisting with the external communication for the organisation; Assisting in the Monitoring & Evaluation activities

To apply
Interested candidates should send their detailed CV and expected salary to: internagric2020@gmail.com

Consultancies . . .

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Opportunities for Youth Employment Access to Finance Action Research and Knowledge Development Partnership Consultancy: SNV
Deadline: 26 June 2020

Company Description
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands in 1965, we have built a long-term, local presence in over 30 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic service empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development. SNV is dedicated to a society where all people enjoy the freedom to pursue their own sustainable development. We contribute to this by strengthening the capacity of local organisations. We focus on increasing people’s incomes and employment opportunities in productive sectors like agriculture as well as on improving access to basic services such as energy, water, sanitation and hygiene.

Scope of Work
The assignment, which will be executed in Zimbabwe, and is structured to facilitate the development of more youth responsive and effective financial services and products that will support SNV’s OYE programme and other youth related initiatives within these countries, as well as facilitate the identification of policy opportunities that need exploitation by youth interventions and/or policy gaps that need to be addressed by policy makers.

To apply
Get more information and apply online here

Terms of reference for the drawing of pictures / designs for use in a coital diary for the Longitudinal Study: Ceshhar Zimbabwe
Deadline 26 June 2020

We aim to recruit an artist who will support the design and development of a pictorial coital diary, which will be used to collect data in a longitudinal study with female sex workers. The TORs will provide the background, conditions and responsibilities of the position.

Background
Sex workers appear to be especially vulnerable to HIV infection. Despite a decrease in the prevalence rate in the general population, about 54% of new infections are estimated to be coming from key populations, sex workers included. Despite their high vulnerability to HIV infection, low rates of condom use and a high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections has been reported among sex workers. In the PrEP demonstration project incorporated within the SAPPH-IRe trial, sex workers often cited ‘getting married’ as the major reason for stopping PrEP. However, these women often return to the Sex Work Clinic, sometime later following a breakdown of these ‘marriages’. These transitions in and out of sex work have important implications on the effectiveness of intervention programs aimed at reducing their vulnerability.

Data collected on sex work is highly sensitive, and subject to recall and socially desirability bias, particularly if collected through face to face interviews. Diaries, a qualitative data collection tool in which the participant completes in private, on a daily basis might reduce these biases and help us in gaining an in-depth understanding of how often women transition in and out sex work and what factors surround the reasons of sex work. To this end CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is seeking the services of a seasoned artist who will help in developing a pictorial coital diary that will be used as a data collection tool in the longitudinal study.

Objective of the consultancy
The overall objective of this consultancy is to design and develop symbols to be used in the coital diary based on advice from the Research Director and female sex workers.

To apply
Get more information and find out how to apply online here

Call for Consultancy – Legal research on the recognition and protection of environmental human rights defenders in Zimbabwe and Mozambique: Local NGO
Deadline: 28 June 2020 (COB)

A public interest non-governmental organisation which seeks to promote environmental justice, sustainable and equitable use of natural resources, democracy and good governance in the natural resources and environment sector seeks the services of a Consultant to conduct a legal research on the recognition and protection of human rights defenders in Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

Position Summary
The consultant deliverables are as follows: Documentation of the safety, protection issues being faced by environmental human rights defenders in Zimbabwe and Mozambique; Analysis of the legal and policy instruments in Zimbabwe and Mozambique on the recognition and protection of human rights defenders and assess their compatibility or otherwise with the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders and other regional and sub-regional frameworks; Highlighting of key issues that should be addressed for recognition, safety and protection mechanisms to be responsive to the needs of environmental human rights defenders in the African context.

Final product
The Consultant will be expected to produce a final, reviewed and edited research and submit this to the organisation by 31st July 2020

Qualifications
The applicant must have requisite academic qualifications and should also be willing to submit his/her previous work for reference purposes.

To apply
Interested candidates must submit their expression of interest together with the budget to procurementzw@gmail.com No documents shall be received or entertained after the due date and time.

Call for Applications – Development of Child Online Safety Guidelines: Childline Zimbabwe
Deadline: 28 June 2020

Childline Zimbabwe is a registered Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO 7/2001). Childline provides a 24hour child friendly reporting and counselling platform. The organisation seeks to provide children, families and those involved with children, preventative, educational, therapeutic and rehabilitation services in addition to research and advocacy. Childline’s vision is: ‘A Zimbabwe that is passionate about the protection of children, championing, guarding and protecting their rights’. This is achieved through the organization’s mission: ‘To champion, defend and promote the rights of children in Zimbabwe through the provision of safe, confidential and child friendly reporting mechanisms centred around a free 24-hour counselling service’.

In the last few years Zimbabwe has noticed greater internet usage among children and adults. The new education curriculum emphasizes the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in school and mobile data providers have opened free Wi-Fi hotspots around the country making the internet more accessible to every person in the country. An increase in the access of online spaces by children and young people also translates to an increase in their chances of being abused online. Childline launched an Online Safety Campaign in 2019, based on the fact that internet usage for children and youth in Zimbabwe has increased and yet there is not much public education on how to use the internet responsibly and how to be safe online. Online safety includes security features of data and personal information as well as for devices used to go online, safety on the internet when using online information sharing as well as on voice calls and text messages.

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has produced guides for online child protection. Although the guidelines are intended for children, the comprehensibility is for young people and adults. In order to make the guidelines usable for all ages of children, Childline plans to create a child friendly, simplified version in two local languages. Copies of the child friendly guidelines and an online version will be shared widely. Childline is therefore inviting applications from individuals and/or firms that can develop child friendly online safety guidelines and translate the guidelines into Ndebele and Shona.

The successful candidate should have the skills and experience necessary to
Develop a child friendly, simplified online safety guideline with different sections including: What online safety is; Guidelines for online safety for different age groups of children; How to be safe online; How to identify online threats; How and where to report online abuse; What the law says about cybercrime and cyber threats; Fun quizzes and tests at the end of each section for comprehension; Translate the child friendly simplified version of the online safety guidelines into Ndebele and Shona; Illustrate and design the guidelines with child friendly designs that can be comprehended by all children

To apply
Get more information and find out how to apply online here

Programme Baseline (2020-2024): Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA)
Deadline: 30 June 2020

Background
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is a Norwegian Non-Governmental Organization working internationally with Development Humanitarian Assistance and Mine Action programs in approximately 40 countries including Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa. NPA values people’s own initiatives and agendas, its cooperating partners are responsible for implementing programs and projects.

Purpose and Objectives of the baseline.
The purpose of the assignment is to carry out a baseline study for the current 2020- 2024 programme with the aim of establishing the baseline status of the project performance indicators. The baseline status is expected to provide qualitative and quantitative information on the current situation in relation to the focal elements that contribute to the achievement of the programme’s performance targets. The assessment will also pay attention to relevant aspects of the programme such as the programme context and other ongoing interventions in the project implementation areas.

To apply
Get more information and find out how to apply here

Consultant – Translation of content in the 40 page (A5) Crop production manual into Venda and Shangani languages: Southern Alliance for Indigenous Resources (SAFIRE)
Deadline: 30 June 2020

About
The Southern Alliance for Indigenous Resources (SAFIRE) is a local non-governmental organization established in 1994 to assist rural communities in economic development through sustainable utilization of their natural resources. Through initiatives that promote Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM), SAFIRE has enabled communities to cope and adapt to the adverse effects of climate change induced weather patterns and achieve food, nutrition and income security. Currently the organization is implementing a 3 year project titled Consolidating Gains for Improving Food Security, Incomes, Markets and Catchment Management in Manjinji (Chiredzi) and Shashe (Beitbridge) Irrigation Schemes. Under this project SAFIRE and the relevant government departments developed a 40 page crop production manual to assist field agronomists, extension officers and farmers with guidelines during coaching and mentoring exercises regarding agronomic and production issues in the 2 project areas. The manual needs to be simplified and packaged in a form that can be easily understood by the project farmers.

Position summary
SAFIRE seeks to engage two (2) Consultants who will work on simplifying the 40 page (A5) Crop production manual by translating content into Venda and Shangani languages.

Job description
The Consultants will be expected to: Translate the 40 page (A5) Crop production manual into Venda and Shangani languages; during the period of content translation, the Consultants will work very closely with the Project Coordinator for further guidance and suggestions.

Deliverables
Two (2) soft copies i.e. one (1) Venda and one (1) Shangani manuals

Qualifications
The Consultants must have: A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in agricultural sector, teaching environment or similar experience; Academic Qualifications in Agriculture or Languages; Good analytical, documentation skills, presentation of reports and troubleshooting skills; Excellent team player; Experience in working with a Non- governmental organization is an added advantage. Agriculture school teachers in Chiredzi and Beitbridge are encouraged to apply.

To apply
To apply for these positions please send a letter of expression of interest, the financial budget for consultancy fees and a Curriculum Vitae to infohr2008@gmail.com SAFIRE is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job vacancies . . .

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2 (Two) x Bookkeeper (BK): Sustainable Agriculture Technology (SAT)
Deadline: 26 June 2020 (5pm)

Department: Poultry Business Association (PBA)
Location: Harare (1) and Mutare (1) – Only locals must apply
Line managers: IPVC Cluster Coordinator

Sustainable Agriculture Technology (SAT) is a local NGO implementing wildlife conservation and agriculture-based livelihoods projects. A vacancy has arisen for the following post to be based in Harare under a poultry value chain intervention to be implemented lead by Cooperation for the Development of Emerging Countries (COSPE) and SAT as an implementing partner along with WHH, LMAC and CNFA, with support from the European Union (EU) in Zimbabwe.

General responsibilities
Reporting to the IPVC Cluster Coordinator: The BK may also report direct to the Business Management Unit Advisor (BMUA) particularly for consolidation of various reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually. The BK is responsible for the provision of general finance & logistical services to the PBA. His/her duties will also include assistance to procurements, documentation, office management and reception control. All work will be done in adherence to and in accordance with donor regulations as well as the PBA requirements.

Key Duties
Generic: Supervision of the dispatch and sales teams at the PBA; Supporting the dispatch and sales teams to ensure an accurate flow of product as well as maintaining traceable records; Develop and maintain a filing system for the PBA records in accordance with the Operational Manual and donor guidelines; Provide information necessary for the preparation of monthly, annual and other financial statements and narrative reports as necessary; Ensure the full paper trail as required is adhered to; Reception duties in the absence of the Receptionist; Reconciliation of petty-cash dispersal and fees charged by the PBA for the service provided to the PBA members and non-members; All other logistical issues including office maintenance; Carry out any other relevant assignments from senior management; Planning all necessary procumbent requests ahead of time with the guidance of the BMU Advisor for the smooth flow of activities at the Business Management Unit (BMU); Any other relevant duties as assigned by the BMU Advisor and/or the IPVC Cluster Coordinator.

SAT’s Standards of integrity
Commit to adhere to and respect the Standards of integrity; Commit to ensure the best implementation possible of the Standards of integrity in his/her work environment; Adhere to all SAT policies.

Key decisions made
Prioritization of own work; Submission of reports to meet set deadlines; Performance Management plan; Leave plan.

Supervision received
Supervision is received from senior project management

Contacts Networks with
Business Services Advisor; IPVC Cluster Coordinator; Extension Officers; BMU Advisor; Senior Financial Officer; Procurement and Logistics Officer

Qualifications, skills and experience
Five “O” level passes including English and Mathematics; Diploma in Accounting/Finance; Knowledge of use of any accounting package is an added advantage; Strong record-keeping and communication skills; Proficiency in MS Office essential; Ability to work under pressure, with minimum supervision.

Salaries to be advised to shortlisted applicants only.

To apply
Applications by email with CV and cover letter should be sent to pbuclusters@gmail.com Any late entries will not be considered. Shortlisted applicants only will be contacted for interviews and those who do not meet the above requirements need not apply.

2 (Two) x General Hand (GH): Sustainable Agriculture Technology (SAT)
Deadline: 26 June 2020 (5pm)

Department: Poultry Business Association (PBA)
Location: Harare (1) and Mutare (1) – Only locals must apply.
Line managers: Business Management Unit Advisor (BMUA)

General responsibilities
Reporting to the IPVC Cluster Coordinator. The general requirement of the role is to ensure a clean and safe working environment at the PBA centre in the respective cluster. All work will be done in adherence to and in accordance with donor regulations as well as the PBA requirements.

Key Duties
Generic: Maintenance of the yard and grounds through cleaning and watering of lawns and flower beds; To clean designated areas of the centre to the highest possible
standards Mopping and buffing hard floor surfaces in the abattoir and the milling place; Operating the feed mill and assisting farmers with feed mixing with the guidance of the BMU Advisor; Wiping, polishing, dusting of designated areas; Spot cleaning of spillages; Emptying and cleaning bins; Cleaning of toilets and toilet areas, and replenishment of paper towels, toilet rolls and other disposables; Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created; Spray insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation; Cleaning of vehicles used by the PBA; Any other relevant duties as assigned by the line manager

Key decisions made
Prioritization of own work; Ensuring cleanliness of the working environment.

Supervision received
Supervision is received from the BMU Advisor and the PBA committee Contacts Networks with: BMU Advisor; Bookkeeper; Abattoir supervisor

Qualifications, skills and experience
Five “O” level passes including English; Traceable experience of similar work is an added advantage

Salaries to be advised to shortlisted applicants only.

2 (Two) x Drivers: Accountability Lab
Deadline: 28 June 2020

Accountability Lab catalyzes a new generation of active citizens and responsible leaders. We train, mentor, and resource citizens to strengthen systems of accountability to unleash positive social and economic change. The Lab also strives to reinvent the way that development organizations operate through radical transparency, context-appropriate reporting, and creative awareness campaigns. The Accountability Lab is a non-profit organization based in Washington DC with locally registered offices around the world.

Position Description
Driver: The post holder reports to the Finance & Administration Coordinator. S/he is responsible for vehicle maintenance and management, staff and material transportation. The position provides transportation services to Accountability Lab staff, materials and mail in a safe, courteous and timely manner.

Qualifications
5 “O” levels including English Language; Minimum 5 years driving experience in a busy working environment; Valid class 2 drivers’ licence; A valid defensive driving certificate from a recognised institution; Basic mechanical skills; Fluent in English and local languages.

Responsibilities
Cleans vehicle and performs routine checks to ensure it has proper working tools on a daily basis; Refuels vehicle using an approved fuel voucher and records this on the vehicle log sheet timeously; Parks vehicle safely at designated place at the end of each working day not later than 6pm; Ensures that after hours travel have prior formal approval by the administration officer; To report immediately to the Finance & Administration Coordinator all accidents involving Accountability Lab vehicles; Compliance to the motor vehicle policy provisions; Transports staff and designated people to all areas as instructed; Ferries goods to required points as may be directed from time to time; Ensure that all Accountability Lab assets are not left unattended in the vehicle whilst parked; Timely and accurate completion of vehicle logbooks for submission to the Finance & Administration Coordinator; Prepares monthly vehicles maintenance reports for allocated vehicles; Dispatch and deliver all documents between Accountability Lab and other service providers; Performs clerical work in the office when required.

Location: Harare with extensive travel across Zimbabwe.
Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with skills and experience.

To apply
For more information or to apply, please send a cover letter, CV and salary expectations to: zimbabwe@accountabilitylab.org before June 28 2020. Recruitment is on a rolling basis qualified and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Administration Assistant: Accountability Lab
Deadline: 28 June 2020

Position Description
Administration Assistant: The position holder reports to the Finance and Administration Coordinator and supervises the Office Assistant. The purpose of this position is to provide competent program and administrative services to the office.

Qualifications
A Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; A minimum of 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics; At least 5 years relevant working experience as a Personal Assistant or Administration Assistant; Ability to interpret and work in accordance with laid down procedures

Responsibilities
Front office services; Administrative services; Petty cash management; Stores management

Location: Harare.
Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with skills and experience.

To apply
For more information or to apply, please send a cover letter, CV and salary expectations to zimbabwe@accountabilitylab.org before June 28 2020. Recruitment will be done on a rolling basis. Qualifying candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Manager – Finance and Administration Coordinator: Accountability Lab
Deadline: 28 June 2020

Position Description
The Finance and Administration Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the finance function by preparing payment vouchers, cash handling, banking and processing transactions into QuickBooks; and manage the office in a well organised, secure and seamless operation. S/he will be responsible for procurement of goods and services ensuring compliance with USAID requirements. S/he will be responsible for the maintenance of the asset register in accordance with USAID and AL Zimbabwe policies and procedures. The Finance and Administration Coordinator will report to the Finance and Administration Manager and supervise the Administration Assistant and drivers.

Qualifications
Degree in Administration or Finance or Higher National Diploma in Business Administration Studies; 3-5 years’ experience in finance or administration or in a similar role working in a computerized accounting office (QuickBooks) in an NGO set up; Experience in USG procurement and compliance requirements; Demonstrated experience in efficient office administration; Experience in coordinating and organising meetings and workshops; Experience in supervising staff.

Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with skills and experience.

To apply
For more information or to apply, please send a cover letter, CV and salary expectations email to: zimbabwe@accountabilitylab.org before June 28, 2020. Recruitment is on a rolling basis, therefore qualified and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Manager – Senior Finance Officer: Accountability Lab
Deadline: 28 June 2020

Position Description
The Senior Finance Officer will be responsible for assisting the Finance and Administration Manager in financial management of the AL Zimbabwe. S/he will be responsible for financial support to AL Zimbabwe including, but not limited to, input into the development of budgets, cash flow management, reviewing payments and disbursement packages, ensuring compliance with USAID grant conditions relating to finance, financial analysis, supporting project staff with provision of advice and reports, preparation of cash forecasts and grants management. The Senior Finance Officer will maintain acceptable accounting standard and financial control according to USAID funding requirements rules and procedures.

Qualifications
A degree in Accounting, CIS or equivalent qualification; 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role working in a computerized accounting office in an NGO set up; Experience in USG financial reporting and compliance requirements; Skilled in supporting the developing of budgets and proficiency in relevant computer applications and databases; 1-3 years of relevant grants management experience, including experience enhancing financial management capacity of civil society organizations.

Location: Harare with extensive travel across Zimbabwe and internationally as needed.

Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with skills and experience.

To apply
For more information or to apply, please send a cover letter, CV and salary expectations to zimbabwe@accountabilitylab.org by June 28, 2020. Recruitment is on rolling basis, therefore qualified and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Office Assistant: Accountability Lab
Deadline: 28 June 2020

Position Description
Office Assistant: The Office Assistant will provide regular office cleaning, intra office messenger and caretaker services and manage the kitchen supplies in order to contribute to a healthy and hygienic working environment. S/he will report to the Administration Assistant and will manage kitchen and office supplies.

Qualifications
A minimum of 5 Ordinary level qualifications including English Language; More than 3 years’ experience on a similar role.

Responsibilities
Sweeps work areas, cleans patios and water closets; Cleans offices, toilets and kitchen on a regular basis; Manages the kitchen supplies ensuring there are adequate supplies all times; Prepares the meeting room, arrange and set meeting requirements; Securely locks up the office doors and windows at the end of the day and opening up offices for access by staff to ensure there is reduced risk of losing organization assets and resources; Performs office duties which include photocopying documents and preparing staff tea and other administrative support duties; Reports any theft, breakage or missing items to the Administration Assistant within 24 hours; Checks and report any needed maintenance for the office.

Location: Harare
Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with skills and experience.

To apply
For more information or to apply, please send a cover letter, CV and salary expectations to zimbabwe@accountabilitylab.org before June 28 2020. Recruitment is on rolling basis and qualified and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply early.

MEAL Officer: GOAL Zimbabwe
Deadline: 28 June 2020

Location: Chipinge

About
GOAL is an international non-denominational, non-governmental and non-political humanitarian organisation dedicated to work towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food, water and sanitation, healthcare and education. We began humanitarian and developmental work in Zimbabwe from 2002 and we are gradually evolving from emergency response to long-term development. Currently our focus is on Livelihoods, Nutrition and WASH.

General description of the role
Reporting directly to the Project Manager and technically to the MEAL Coordinator, the MEAL Officer will be responsible for the effective management of M&E activities as well as assist in project design and tracking the implementation for the achievement of set targets.

Summary of Key Duties
Responsible for the implementation of the project’s monitoring and evaluation systems. Develop appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools for data collection. Develop and manage databases for programme participants. Conduct training of project staff and stakeholders on data collection methodology and M&E systems. Disseminate monitoring and evaluation findings internally and externally through meetings and workshops. Contribute to the GOAL M&E component in proposal writing through the development of the logical frameworks and indicators. Establish appropriate community-based monitoring and evaluation systems including complaints/feedback handling mechanisms. Mainstream safeguarding issues of gender, HIV/AIDS, Child Protection and Environment in monitoring and evaluation.

Qualifications
A Bachelors’ Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or the equivalent. Post-graduation qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation a prerequisite. At least 3 years’ experience in implementing surveys and other research activities within an NGO environment. Experience on Cash and Voucher system related M and E. Demonstrated experience in applying quantitative and qualitative /participatory research methods including skills in digital data gathering techniques. Evidence of maturity and experience in working on urban community programs. Experience in mainstreaming activities such as Safeguarding, Gender, HIV/AIDS & Child Protection. Effective presentation and facilitation skills with proven record in provision and facilitation of training. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to dialogue, and network. Proficiency in using standard computer programs like MS office and data entry/statistical packages, such as SCOPE, MS Access, SPSS, Minitab, Epi Info

To apply
Interested individuals who meet the above specifications should apply via email to hr@zw.goal.ie clearly indicating the position being applied for and the preferred location on the subject line of the email. The application must include an application letter; and a Current CV with full contact details of at least three contactable referees. Please note that applications received outside the stated channels will be disqualified.

4 (Four) x Finance and Administration Assistants: GOAL Zimbabwe
Deadline: 28 June 2020

Locations: Masvingo, Buhera, Chipinge, Mutare

General description of the role
The Finance and Administration Assistant will be responsible for administering and supporting the Finance and Human Resources aspects of the programme area. He/she will provide adequate finance and human resources functions to the programme, adhering to the finance, HR and all other related GOAL policies and procedures

Summary of key duties
Maintain complete and accurate cashbook/s and account records for cash, Fuel vouchers, OK card & Smart cards and ensure payments are allocated to the correct project and budget line. Ensure all the necessary documentation is compiled, checked and attached to payment vouchers for submission to Head Office. Ensure that all utilities bills such as telephone, water, electricity etc are paid on time. Ensure that donor guidelines are followed with all transactions affecting the programme area. Ensure that additional cash is requested for float as necessary and that an adequate level of cash is held in the safe at all times. Facilitate a cash count for petty/cash on a weekly and each month basis. Ensure signed copy is filed at field level. Ensure GOAL Zimbabwe financial procedures and policies are adhered to at all times. Maintain a cash control sheet for all payments and receipts from the petty cash. Submit complete and accurate cash book and supporting documents to Harare finance section on monthly basis. Ensure all float accounts are cleared before closing the monthly cash book. Collecting ecocash original attendance registers from field officers and submit them to Harare Finance. Capturing of Ecocash details on the Ecocash payment sheet and verifying of the account numbers before submission to Harare Office. Act as the main focal point on all field related HR deliverables as identified by the HR Manager. Support in ensuring all HR related documentation to and from Country Office HR is forwarded to and received by relevant personnel or stakeholders on time. Coordinate field level leave administration facilitating leave plans and ensuring accrued leave is taken according to plan. Collate identified field level staff welfare and HR issues and shared them with the Country Office HR. Support Country Office HR on facilitating field level recruitment requests and field-based recruitment as identified in the project or district. Submit periodic reports on all matters related to HR. Ensure time sheets are completed and submitted on time to Country Office HR each month. Participate and/or plan for performance appraisals ensuring the same for your line staff.

Qualifications
Diploma in Accounting, Administration or equivalent, Bachelors’ degree desirable. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in development programming in the field of finance, or administration. Knowledge of basic Human Resources practices. Knowledge of major donor regulations such as IRISH AID, UNHCR, DFID, UNICEF, WFP, ECHO etc. Ability to take direction and work independently. Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills. Proficiency in using Microsoft Computer Packages

4 (Four) x Logistics and Procurement Assistants: GOAL Zimbabwe
Deadline: 28 June 2020

Location: Masvingo, Buhera, Chipinge, Mutare

General description of the role
The Logistics and Procurement Assistant will be responsible for administering and supporting the Country Office Logistics and Procurement aspects of the programme area. He/she will provide adequate Procurement and Logistics functions to the programme, adhering to the procurement, logistics and all other related GOAL policies and procedures.

Summary of key duties
Custodian of all assets for the project and/or district. Ensuring safe keep of field-based assets and facilitating repair and maintenance as and when need arises. Recording field-based assets movement and transfers and sending malfunctioning assets for repair. Giving regular monthly reports on the status of assets on the station. Request for provision of additional assets when need arises. Ensure proper asset handling by users and making sure that all the Officers have all assets required to spearhead their duties and responsibilities. Reviewing the stock database & sending it to the Logistics Supervisor on a periodic basis. Ensuring that all vehicles are handled according to the Fleet Management manual – mileage recording and observation of parking time limits as well as vehicle cleaning. Compiling and sending fleet reports on a monthly basis. Facilitating refuelling and repair of vehicles and generators as and when need arises. Assist in the procurement process of all goods and services following up with the Harare Procurement Team. Make enquiries with local suppliers for any arising requirements. Receive quotes and send them to Harare Office for processing. Supervision of contractors for works in and other services guided by relevant technical people. Updating of the procurement Order Tracking Sheet where applicable. Raising of Payment requisitions forms for localised procurements and services in coordination with the programs and Harare procurement team. Acting as the procurement department interface to the programs and local vendors

Qualifications
Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Administration or equivalent. Bachelors’ degree in a related field is desirable. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in development programming in the field of logistics, supply chain or administration. Knowledge of major donor regulations such as IRISH AID, UNHCR, DFID, UNICEF, WFP etc. Valid and Clean Class 4 Drivers’ License with at least 2 years driving experience. Ability to take direction and work independently. Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills. Proficiency in using Microsoft Computer Packages.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Officer: Law Society of Zimbabwe
Deadline: 30 June 2020 (4pm)

Contract: 12 months’ renewable subject to funding and satisfactory performance
Expected starting date: 3 August 2020 or earlier

Background
The Law Society of Zimbabwe seeks to recruit the Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Officer. The M, E and R Officer will operate under the overall guidance of the Executive Secretary and direct supervision of the Project Manager. The M, E&R Officer will be responsible for designing the institutional Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) Framework as well as monitoring of the assigned projects and ensuring costs-effective and timely high quality achievement of the planned outputs.

The M, E&R officer will be responsible for designing and implementing the M&E activities of the Project; assisting the Project Manager in preparing Quarterly/Annual reports on project progress and will monitor the project activities on a regular basis. The M,E & R Officer will also be responsible for collecting analysing different data in relation to the assigned project activities. The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer works in close collaboration with project team and the departmental managers, Members, Government ministries, private sector, non-governmental and civil society organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Officer will have the following duties and responsibilities: Develop the Law Society’s Institutional Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Framework that is responsive to the Departmental needs and strengthen monitoring, inspection and evaluation procedures; Monitor all project activities, expenditures and progress towards achieving project outputs; Develop monitoring and impact indicator for the project success; Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results; Monitor the sustainability of the projects’ results; Provide feedback to the Project Manager on project strategies and activities; Lead the monitoring and evaluation processes to ensure that the impact of the project interventions and other interventions by the Society are adequately captured, analysed and stored for future use; Training Staff on Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning(MEAL).

Education
University degree Social Sciences or Business Administration, Economics , statistics, demographics or related field. Master’s degree or Bachelor plus an advanced certificate in M&E, statistics, or economics will be an added advantage.

Experience
Minimum of five years professional experience in a senior M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities of international development projects; Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages; Experience managing and providing ongoing training to M&E field officers; Ability to facilitate and serve as a project liaison for externally-managed evaluations.

Language Requirements
Fluency in written and spoken English and Shona or Ndebele

Salary commensurate with experience.

To apply
Interested candidates should submit their detailed Curriculum Vitae together with cover letters (in one single document) and Copies of the Academic and Professional Qualifications via email to secretary@lsz.co.zw and copied to eddiemapara@gmail.com

Project Assistant: SNV
Deadline: 1 July 2020

In anticipation of funding, SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is recruiting for the position of Project Assistant for six (6) months based in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. The Project Assistant will provide support services to the advisory and support teams in terms of project administration.

To apply
Get more information and apply online here

Project Field Officers: SNV
Deadline: 1 July 2020

In anticipation of funding, SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is recruiting for five (5) positions to fill the roles of Project Field Officers – Village Savings & Lending and Marketing based in Masvingo, Zimbabwe for a duration of six (6) months. The Village Savings and Lending (VSL) & Marketing Project Field Officer will be responsible for providing training to VSL groups within communities, supporting the establishment of subsequent VSL groups and providing ongoing monitoring and support to groups after establishment to ensure they are successful and transparent. The officer will also be responsible for market development by facilitating effective and profitable participation of targeted smallholder farmers and value chain actors integrating them in formal market chains. The Officer will lead on project data collection, collation and analysis, as well as carrying out project deliverables and building good relationships with partners in the field. Primary duties will involve field level operations with frequent visits to project communities in rural areas to meet with project beneficiaries, working closely with community leaders and partners in the field.

To apply
Get more information and apply online here

Accountability Incubator Program Officer: Accountability Lab
Deadline: 3 July 2020 (5pm)

The Accountability Lab catalyzes a new generation of active citizens and responsible leaders. We train, mentor, and resource citizens to strengthen systems of accountability to unleash positive social and economic change. The Lab also strives to reinvent the way that development organizations operate through radical accountability, context-appropriate reporting, and creative awareness campaigns. Accountability Lab is embarking on a new exciting program: New Narratives for Accountability in Zimbabwe (NNAZ) and is seeking a dynamic, experienced and creative individual, passionate about accountability and keen to facilitate the emergence of the next generation of Accountability Entrepreneurs “Accountapreneurs” to fill the position of Accountability Incubator Program Officer (AIPO).

To apply
View full information and application instructions here

Civic Action Teams (CivActs) Program Officer: Accountability Lab
Deadline: 3 July 2020 (5pm)

The Accountability Lab catalyzes a new generation of active citizens and responsible leaders. We train, mentor, and resource citizens to strengthen systems of accountability to unleash positive social and economic change. The Lab also strives to reinvent the way that development organizations operate through radical accountability, context-appropriate reporting, and creative awareness campaigns. The Accountability Lab is embarking on an exciting new program in Zimbabwe: New Narratives for Accountability in Zimbabwe (NNAZ). It seeks a dynamic, experienced and creative individual who is at home working with communities as well as data, and is passionate about accountability, to fill the position of CivActs Program Officer (CAPO).

To apply
View full information and application instructions here

Program and Operations Director: International Medical Corps
Deadline: 3 July 2020 (COB)

Station: Bulawayo

International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, non-political, non-sectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in areas worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at high risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

Position Summary
Challenging weather conditions have significantly affected the lives and livelihoods of people in Zimbabwe, especially in the southern region, where food insecurity and malnutrition rates are some of the highest in the country. More than a decade of economic decline has exacerbated the situation, as most communities have experienced a drop in owner-produced stocks, and households previously engaged in subsistence farming have resorted to market purchases. Poor water and sanitation facilities in both urban and rural areas increase the risk of diseases, such as cholera and typhoid. Since International Medical Corps’ operations began in Zimbabwe in 2009, we have delivered quality health services, nutrition and food-security programs, and have reduced the spread of waterborne diseases by increasing access to clean water and improving hygiene practices.

International Medical Corps’ Zimbabwe mission has recently provided Nutrition, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and maternal and child health support and preparedness capacity-building. Operations have been centralized in Matabeleland North and South provinces (Gwanda, Tsholotsho, Bulilima, Nkayi and Mangwe districts), and there is a project proposal that would expand coverage out to Binga district. Additionally, International Medical Corps has partnered in a consortium with other international NGOs in the implementation of the Amalima program. Amalima is a USAID Food for Peace funded Development Food Security Activity program with a program duration from 2013-20. Program activities were in drought prone, food insecure districts in Matabeleland North (Tsholotsho) and Matabeleland South (Bulilima, Mangwe and Gwanda) provinces covering the Nutrition and WASH sectors. It is anticipated that the program will continue in a second phase into 2025.

Job Description
The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of project and operations management and the successful implementation of the project in cooperation with the Program Department. (S)he will provide broad administrative, programmatic and financial support to the mission, including direct assistance to the implementation and close monitoring and evaluation of the undertaken initiatives. Under the guidance of the Senior Director, the successful candidate will be able to multitask, perform rigorous follow up and get directly involved in the implementation of different activities related to the beneficiaries of the integration project as well as the successful operations of the mission.

Main Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Program Management
Work closely with the senior management team and field teams to determine operational needs of the program within the scope of the grants, maintain and update monitoring and evaluation plans, analyze data gathered and propose alternative strategies of program implementation, conduct assessments to identify needs and opportunities for new programming, initiate processes for developing concept notes and project proposals and follow through their finalization in collaboration with relevant personnel and departments, work with field teams and logistics to procure program supplies in a timely manner and within program budgets, regularly update IMC headquarters on progression of programs as per protocol, compile program and donor reports and assists with development of future programs as needed, liaise closely with local authorities, donor and partner agencies to ensure program compliance with donor policies and regulations and complementary with other agencies & efforts and maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed.

Representation
Attend coordination meetings relevant to country programs, represent the organization at task force meetings, assessment missions, camp coordination meetings, UN coordination meetings, INGO coordination meetings as appropriate, ensure maximum visibility of the agency amongst the NGO community, contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct, ethics, values and standpoint about internal and external actors.

Human Resources Management
Assist in the selection and training of qualified program staff and recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with the HR Manager, supervise staff to ensure high quality performance and team spirit, ensure compliance to local labor laws including working hours, maintain open lines of communications with all field staff and service departments.

Training/ Capacity Building
Determine training needs for subordinate staff, train senior national staff to build capacity and enable them to undertake greater responsibilities and thus ensure sustainability of programs, advocate and plan for professional development for mission staff.

Working Relationships
Maintain punctual communication with HQ Desk to ensure program activities and objectives are well-informed, coordinate with technical experts on all relevant issues to ensure program implementation, procurement of program inputs and all training curriculum meets high technical standard, work with Logistics staff to ensure the coordination of timely delivery of programs supplies and expenses are within budgeted limits, attend coordination meetings which are relevant to country activities, interface with national government and relevant agencies as necessary and flag challenges and opportunities to HQ desks in a timely manner.

Security
Responsible for mission security, oversee the senior management team and Security Manager to ensure staff and reputation of the organization are always safe and secure, ensure application and compliance of security protocols and policies.

Supervision
Maintain close contact with any Field Site Managers to be fully aware of their needs for support and coordinate applicable department heads within the country office to make such support available, visit field sites frequently to know the working environment, needs and priorities first- hand and provide guidance to the Field Site Managers to overcome operational challenges and guide Field Site Managers in cultivating positive working relationships with the local counterparts at the provincial and district levels.

Code of Conduct
It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Trafficking in Persons, Child Safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report.

Qualifications
Master’s degree in Public Health, International Development and/or in a relevant field of study. A combination of lengthy work experience and another graduate degree may also be considered, Creative and sophisticated writing skills in English is prerequisite for success in this job, Skills in data management a plus

Experience
Minimum five years’ experience in program design and evaluation, of which at least three years in developing countries or resource deprived environment, Experience of staff supervision in multiple locations including remote management of projects, Experience in managing security and operations for a mission, Experience in program growth and diversification (Health, WASH, Protection, Nutrition programming a plus), Experience in supporting, training and responding to issues on Code of Conduct, Compliance and Ethics.

Competency
Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and NGOs., Ability to live and work in precarious environments, Complete familiarity with Project Cycle Management, Experience in cross-cutting departmental management and oversight of operational support, Knowledge and experiences of budget preparation and management, Profound cross-cultural awareness and insight into health care issues, Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently following consultative processes, Extremely flexible, with the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations, Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively, Demonstrated abilities to deal with difficult program counterparts, Team player and strong communication skills, both oral and written, Proficient in computer applications, especially with MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

To apply
To apply for this position please send your curriculum vitae and cover letter to recruitmentzimbabwe@internationalmedicalcorps.org

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