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CEDIS Project and Learning Briefs and story Documentation

CEDIS Project and Learning Briefs and story Documentation
Project Location(s): Bulawayo, Mutare, Mutasa

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Project:
With funding from the Embassy of Sweden, Mercy Corps is implementing the Catalysing Economic Development through the Informal Sector (CEDIS) program. The 4-year programme aims to improve incomes, working conditions and resilience to shocks and stresses of 30,000 vulnerable young women (70% aged 18-35) in the urban and surrounding rural areas of Bulawayo, Mutare, and Harare through sustainable informal and micro-enterprise livelihoods. The CEDIS program is committed to contributing to greater women’s economic empowerment by achieving improved incomes, better working conditions, and greater economic resilience. Currently the CEDIS program is working with partners across 6 selected sectors which are Small Scale Manufacturing, Agro-processing, Waste Management, Financial Inclusion, Renewable Energy and Machinery. Taking a facilitative approach, the CEDIS program is centred on strengthening the roles of women and women-led enterprises across target sectors, while also addressing strategic cross-cutting market constraints. The program seeks to enable the informal sector system to function more inclusively for women, particularly young women, for increased productivity, employment and income opportunities. In the end, we expect that by having access to better opportunities in the informal sector, women would have greater economic empowerment; thereby having stronger agency and decision-making power towards their economic activities as well as policy-making processes. Therefore, women’s economic vulnerability in the informal sector will be reduced and resilience will increase.

CEDIS program is at a key stage of transitioning from a pilot to a full scale up implementation phase whereby the number and size of partnerships and reach of program participants will significantly increase as well as expanding geography of implementation. Thus, during this stage of implementation, it is critical to document lessons learnt to inform intervention design as well as share evidence across a wide range of stakeholders.

The program’s intervention logic entails:
Goal: Improved incomes, working conditions and resilience to shocks and stresses for 30,000 young women (70% aged 18-35yrs) in the informal economy.
Outcome 1: Female employees and female suppliers earn more through increased quantity of work or increased rates of pay.
Outcome 2: Women-led enterprises experience improved business performance.
Outcome 3: Young women and women-led enterprises experience an improved business environment.​

Rationale:
Documenting lessons learned and success stories early on after completion of pilot implementation helps to promote sharing of evidence-based practices that have shown to be successful in implementing especially in Market Systems Development programs. This will stimulate program enhancement and maximization of available resources within the organisation and its partners by acting as a mechanism for continuous learning, feedback, reflection and analysis of what did and did not work, how it worked and why. The lessons learned could then be used to inform scaling up or replication of proven critical success factors and lessons learnt. It is also intended to demonstrate the value that Mercy Corps has added in terms of designing and implementing sustainable and impactful program through this CEDIS project using the Market Systems Development approach

Objectives of the assignment
The CEDIS project would like to document achievements realized in implementing this project in a structured manner, focusing on identifying the specific factors of success, summarizing the actual actions being undertaken on the ground and describing the impact of interventions on the lives of those for whom it is being implemented. The documentation will also attempt to propose practices that can be maintained and replicated or scaled up in the future. The documentation will combine human stories and voices of target program participants with results based on official reports and accounts of technical staff and community leaders.

The specific Objectives of the assignment are as follows:
· Document success stories and lessons learned from the implementation of interventions during the pilot phase of the project
· Create categorized information pack from compiled material for distribution to stakeholders

Duties and Responsibilities

Tasks and Responsibilities
In order to achieve the envisaged objectives, the consultant under the overall supervision of CEDIS management team
• Will work in collaboration with CEDIS team to determine the exact scope of the stories and learning briefs; identify and develop topics
• Prepare tools and formats that will be used for documenting the stories.
• Conduct field work in the selected communities with CEDIS program and partner staff. This will include focus group discussions, interviews, observations and visits to partners and participants to elicit their views
• Prepare success stories and learning briefs by analysing and presenting relevant information about project implementation.
• Frame lessons in an overarching narrative that articulates key learnings from use of a market systems development approach working with private market actors by engaging with women in the informal sector
• Produce the text, photographs and infographics for an info-pack highlighting success stories and including voices of project participants and other stakeholders.

Deliverables and Timeframe:
The consultant will deliver to Mercy Corps
• An inception report demonstrating understanding of the tasks in the ToR and how they propose to accomplish the required tasks within the indicated timeline
• A high-quality information pack of success stories and learning briefs (number of stories and learning briefs will be agreed upon service contract agreement signing)

All deliverables should be submitted to Mercy Corps, CEDIS project management within a maximum of 45 days from signing of contract

Supervision:
The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the CEDIS Project Management Team.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and experience
The individual, firm or proposed team should possess the following qualifications
- University degree in Journalism, Communications or related field.
- Minimum 5 years in research and evaluation with experience in data collection, analysis and reporting.
- Professional experience in market systems development, market linkages, value chain analysis and/or development.
- Excellent written and oral skills.
- Proven experience in working with international organisations
- Photography skills and experience
- Excellent editing skills and ability to integrate human interest with statistics and technical reports to present credible content;
- High sense of journalistic ethics and in-depth understanding of ethical issues in data collection
- Ability to deliver products on time against tight deadlines;
- Demonstrates initiative, creativity and flexibility

Language:
● Excellent written and spoken English (understanding of local languages especially Shona and Ndebele is an added advantage)

How to Apply

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination based on race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our stakeholders and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values always and in all in-country venues.

Application Instructions:
Send a Cover Letter, Resume and a detailed proposal to impact stories and learning briefs documentation outlining the consultant(s) understanding of this task, proposed methodology, work plan and budget before application deadline 28 October 2024 via zw-procurement@mercycorps.org . In the case of applicants being a group or a consulting firm, kindly include CVs of the individuals that will be involved in the assignment clearly stating their roles and registration documents (including tax clearance certificate). While submitting your application, be sure your email subject line is CEDIS-PD-EOI (Your Name)

Important Note:
● A candidate applying only by sending CV to the designated email will not be considered.
● Please group all your documents into PDF.
● A signed consultancy agreement and Scope of Work will be the main documentation required in consultant contracting.

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Legal Officer

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill the above-named position that has arisen at the Legal Department. Crown Bank.

Duties and Responsibilities

Principal Accountabilities
• Assisting the Legal Manager in the formulation, adoption and periodic review of the Bank Legal Policy.
• Negotiation, drafting and reviewing of contracts and commercial Agreements for adoption by the Bank and/or its subsidiaries and providing legal advice thereof.
• To timeously compile, interpret and disseminate all relevant statutes,
delegated
legislation(statutory instruments) and or regulations which have a bearing on the Bank's
business operations;
• Provision of pragmatic and effective legal advice to the Bank, its subsidiaries and all employees thereof so as to manage legal risk across the Bank and design and implement procedures aimed at reducing legal risk;
• Assists in managing specific matters wherein instructions are issued to external legal counsel;
• Anticipate and guard against legal risks involving the organization:
• Representing the Bank in all litigation cases in liaison with the Bank's external legal practitioners;

Qualifications and Experience

Education And Experience
• A First degree in Law degree from a recognized institution of higher learning
• Relevant private practice and corporate experience will be an added advantage.
Competence And Skills
• Strong working knowledge of financial services laws and regulations:
• Exercise sound judgment and observe a high degree of confidentiality in handling of information received in the course of discharging responsibilities:
• Ability to work independently, deal effectively with peers, subordinates and superiors is essential, as are strong written and oral communications skills;
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with officers and staff to resolve problems:
: In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, statutes and regulations:
Ability to handle high pressure situations and work within prescribed time frames.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are to send their applications and CVs via e-mail to human.resources@fbc.co.zw by no later than 28 October, 2024 clearly marked: Legal Officer:
Legal Department, Harare, CROWN BANK

 

 

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Security Guards

Our organization is looking for a trained security personnel to fill up the security guard posts in Harare. The incumbents shall be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the premises, staff and visitors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrol the premises to prevent unauthorized access
• Monitor CCTV cameras and respond to incidents
• Control access to premises through gates and doors
• Respond to alarms and investigate disturbances
• Maintain incident reports and logs
• Collaborate with law enforcement when necessary

Qualifications and Experience

• 3 O’ Levels or better
• 2+ years of experience in the security industry
• Security Training Certificate is a must
• Excellent observation and communication skills
• Ability to work varying shifts
• Attention to detail
• Physical fitness
• Team-player
• Quick decision-making

How to Apply

Submit CVs and copies of certificates to safemodes.hr@gmail.com

 Expires 31 Oct 2024

 

 

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Sales and Marketing Officer

A leading micro-finance solutions is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below.
SALES AND MARKETING OFFICER

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will report directly to the Operations Supervisor and will perform the following
duties among others;
• Markets the Company’s products.
• Sources for new business.
• Conducts market intelligence.
• Recommends business development strategies.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with the key clients and other stakeholders.
• Identifies and targets potential clients and markets, with the aim of expanding the
Company’s customer base and achieving revenue growth.
• Prepares marketing reports.
• Recruits sales representatives, sets objectives, trains and coaches them, and monitors their performance

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of five (5) “O” level passes including English Language.
• Must have a degree or a diploma in sales or marketing.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in sales or marketing.
• Knowledge of digital marketing is an added advantage.
• Drivers licence a must.
• Computer literate.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should I submit the applications, accompanied by detailed Curriculum
Vitae and copies of your academic and professional qualifications, by Sunday 27 October 2024.
Applications should be addressed to Email – recruitmenthre2016@gmail.com

 

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Surveyor

We are a Land Development company seeking to recruit an experienced surveyor for an ongoing housing project on a fixed contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a well-established organization to work on a variety of tasks across the site. The role involves setting out trenches, levelling, and guiding the excavation machine, monitoring, and level control and verification.
LOCATION: HARARE/RUWA/CONCESSION

Duties and Responsibilities

➢ Set out of sewer trenches to design specifications.
➢ Excavation machine monitoring.
➢ Provide Levels for trenching, bedding, and sewer pipe laying.
➢ Ensure pipes are laid to design specifications and guided by the Engineer.
➢ Maintain accurate records of setting out and provide feedback to the project engineer.
➢ Maintain sound and good communication with the team to ensure a smooth flow of work.

Qualifications and Experience

➢ Diploma in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering or a certificate
➢ Proven relevant experience as a site Surveyor particularly for housing developments.
➢ Competency with setting-out equipment such as levelling machines
➢ Good understanding of relevant regulations in the construction and laying of pipes.
➢ Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work with minimum supervision and in collaboration with project engineers and site agents.
➢ Must be honest and a team player with sound communication &interpersonal skills
➢ A proactive approach to problem-solving on-site.

How to Apply

Applications with detailed CVs and copies of certificates and professional qualifications should be emailed urgently to recruitm794@gmail.com not later than 30 October 2024.

If you do not hear from us a week after the closing date , regrettably your application has not been successful.

 

 

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Plumber

We are a Land Development company seeking to recruit an experienced plumber for an ongoing housing project on a fixed contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a well-established organization to work on a variety of tasks across the site. The role involves but is not limited to sewer pipe laying & fitting, ensuring joints are secure and leak-free, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
LOCATION: HARARE/RUWA/CONCESSION

Duties and Responsibilities

➢ Lay pipes and fittings according to design specifications, and ensure the joints are secure and leak-free.
➢ Position and align fittings as guided by the site surveyor and project engineer.
➢ Ensure compliance with regulations for such work.
➢ Provide a list of plumbing materials required to execute the works.

Qualifications and Experience

➢ Diploma in Plumbing or a certificate in plumbing from a recognized institution.
➢ Trade tested Class one or two plumber.
➢ Proven relevant field experience as a Plumber and/or pipe layer of at least 4years
➢ Detailed knowledge of relevant regulations in construction and pipe laying and fitting techniques.
➢ Knowledge of sewer and water reticulation systems for housing developments is required.
➢ Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work with minimum supervision and in collaboration with project engineers and site agents.
➢ Must be honest and a team player with sound communication &interpersonal skills
➢ A proactive approach to problem-solving on-site.

How to Apply

Applications with detailed CVs and copies of certificates and professional qualifications should be emailed urgently to recruitm794@gmail.com. not later than 30 October 2024.
If you do not hear from us a week after the closing date , regrettably your application has not been successful.

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Accounts Clerk

The Accounts Clerk role is crucial to maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, including the preparation of invoices, processing of payments, and reconciliation of accounts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Process and record daily financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable.
-Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports.
- Reconcile bank statements and manage petty cash.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Maintain and update accounting records and files."

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in an accounting or finance role.
- Proficiency in accounting software, preferably Sage or QuickBooks.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

How to Apply

Email cv's to : mhcvacancies2021@gmail.com

Expires 25 Oct 2024

 

 

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Visual and Performing Arts Teacher Grades 1-7

Trinity Christian Junior is an independent primary school situated in Ruwa, Zimbabwe. We are seeking for a talented and passionate VPA Teacher to join our school. The position is available from the commencement of the 2025 academic year.

Duties and Responsibilities

Suitable candidates should:
● have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with parents, staff and students.
● be self driven to achieve the best possible results for the students commit to the school’s transformation, equity and belonging strategic objectives in support of an equitable, inclusive and safe school environment for all

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate is expected to:
● be responsible for all duties required of an arts teacher and classroom practitioner in general.
●be of exemplary conduct
● provide academic and artistic support and enrichment to learners and colleagues.
● lead and add value to the school’s extra-curricular programme
● remain abreast of developments and best practices in teaching

Qualifications and Experience

● A Diploma or Bachelor of Education with specialization in either Music , Visual Arts, Theatre or Dance.
● Bachelor's Degree in either Music , Visual Arts, Theatre or Dance and/or Post Graduate teaching qualification
● VPA teaching experience of at least two years in a private school

How to Apply

Interested, suitably qualified applicants are to submit an updated Curriculum Vitae and scanned copies of certificates to the email address : headmaster@trinityjunior.ac.zw. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Closing date for applications: 7 November 2024

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