(26) Vacancies in Sales and Marketing

The Book of African Records is a proudly African, innovative and growing organisation. We
collect records about Africa and Africans and use these as a positive change agent against
stereotypical coverage of Africa in the global media. In conjunction with other local and
reputable partners, we are developing a new and technology-centered commercial product
to be initially run in communities around Harare, mainly for the benefit of community
businesses, SMEs and entrepreneurs.

This notice is a call for applications from suitably qualified individuals to join the sales and
marketing team of this new and exciting product. This involves field deployment into
suburbs forging business relationships with targeted businesses.
Candidates must be ambitious, goal-oriented, articulate and persuasive. Earnings and
allowances are to be on a commission basis.

Qualifications
- A university degree or polytechnic diploma relevant to sales and marketing
- Demonstrable computer skills for Microsoft Office products (Excel and Word)
- Less than 35 years of age
- Residency in Harare
- Foreign experience is an added advantage whilst a personal culture of punctuality is a
must.

To apply
Interested individuals must send their Curriculum Vitae to:
recruiter@bookofafricanrecords.org

Application deadline: 5pm on 6 December 2013

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.

Vacancy : (4) Drivers

Applicants that meet the following requirements are invited for the position of Driver to
carry out the following duties:

- Driving programme staff
- Carrying out minor vehicle services and repairs
- Assisting motorcycle mechanic in motorbike services

Requirements
- 5 ‘O’ levels
- Valid Class 2 Driver’s licence
- Defensive Driving Certificate
- Experience in motor mechanics
- At least 5 years continuous driving experience.

Apply by email to: applynow@zvitambo.co.zw or in person or by post to: Zvitambo, #1
Borrowdale Road, Borrowdale, Harare.

Make sure you mark either your email or envelope: “Drivers”

Application deadline: 6 December 2013

Vacancy : Senior Information/Communications Officer

Reporting to: Team Leader, Monitoring and Evaluation

Location: Harare

Purpose
To act as a communications centre for the organization through management of all
communications and publicity instruments, coordination and production of publicity
materials. To build and maintain a positive organizational image and ensure effective
information dissemination on all organizational projects and activities.

Main duties
- Maintain and manage the organisation’s management information system in close
liaison with the M&E team Leader
- To ensure accurate and timely documentation of the organisation’s activities and
projects
- Participate in the creation and maintenance of strategic Networks with partners in order
to facilitate efficient learning and information dissemination
- Undertake research to aid in the production of project proposals and service delivery
improvements
- Coordinate the production of annual, progress and donor reports to update
stakeholders on progress made and projects undertaken by the organization
- Maintain and update the organization’s website in order to increase stakeholder access
to information and project the right image
- Undertake public relations work and liaise with media organizations for effective
publicity
- Manage the library in order to ensure implementation of efficient systems and ease of
access by all stakeholders to library materials
- Synthesize and package information for production of newsletters, news briefs,
manuals, posters, technical publications, policy briefs and videos etc)
- Organize special events, such as press conferences, exhibitions, open days, tours etc to
publicise the organisation’s projects and activities
- Maintain regular liaison with research institutes and information centres and other
information sources nationally, regionally and internationally on topics relevant to the
organisation’s goals and objectives
- Represent the organisation at meetings and other events with the aim of providing
relevant information on the activities of the organization and promoting the work of the
organization.

Qualifications and requirements
- BSc. Degree in Communications, Natural Sciences Journalism, Environment, Agriculture,
Rural Development or Community Based Natural Resources Management. A Masters degree
will be an advantage
- 5 years experience in Communications, Documentation, Environmental reporting or
editing, in an NGO and Rural Development environment
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical and documentation skills
- Experience in public relations and communications management
- Excellent knowledge of English. Working knowledge of Shona/Ndebele is an advantage

To apply
Please send your application and CV to email address: info@safire.co.zw

Application deadline: 6 December 2013

Vacancy : Ecologist

Ecologist

Location: Bulawayo

Basic job function
Implementing procedures for ecological monitoring and natural resource management for
application in project areas as well as plan and implement special projects within the
organisation ensuring that gender and HIV/AIDS related issues are an integral aspect for
such.

Main duties
- Design procedures and conduct resource inventories, evaluations, audits and
assessments for forest and woodland-based resources
- Supporting rural communities develop and implement Natural resources Management
(NRM) that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation
- Facilitate development and implementation of adaptive management procedures for
natural resources management and utilization
- Design and implement ecological monitoring systems including determination and
monitoring of extraction rates and resource stocking levels for sustainable harvesting
regimes
- Developing procedures and implementing ecological impact evaluations
- Undertake livelihood analysis for forest based enterprises
- Compile and distribute as appropriate, clear and concise technical progress reports by
agreed dates
- Prepare for and facilitate appropriate training in community based natural resources
management
- Organize, conduct and participate in meetings and workshops on sustainable use of
natural resources.

Qualifications and requirements
- BSc. Degree in Biological Sciences, Ecology, Environment, Rural Development or Natural
Resources Management
- 3 years relevant working experience after graduation plus experience in statistical
analysis, and natural resource management. Hands on experience in community
development work and GIS mapping will be an added advantage
- Working knowledge of Shona/Ndebele and Shangaan is an advantage

To apply
Please send your application and CV to email address: info@safire.co.zw

Application deadline: 6 December 2013

Vacancy : Field Agriculture Assistant

Location: Malipati, Chiredzi

Reporting to: Team Leader, Agriculture and Market Linkages

Responsible for: Supporting communities in the implementation of sustainable agricultural
practices for climate mitigation and adaptation.

Main duties
- Provide technical advice to stakeholders and communities in nutrition gardening,
conservation farming
- Train contact farmers and participating farmers in conservation farming, agronomy and
natural pest control
- Facilitate establishment of conservation farming demonstration plots
- Monitor Farmer-to-Farmer extension and training in conservation farming techniques
- Provide relevant support towards establishment of community nutrition gardens
- Organize regular meetings with the Environmental Sub Committees, farming community
and other stakeholders involved in project implementation within the project sites
- Facilitate establishment of seed banks for open pollinated varieties by the communities
- Prepare and produce training materials (manuals, notes) progress reports and
occasional technical papers on issues related to the organisation’s work in order to build
capacity and transfer skills to the community
- Assist in organizing and conducting field days, agriculture shows and seed fairs
- Supervise community workers
- Prepare monthly progress reports

Qualifications and requirements
- BSc. Degree in Agriculture, Ecology, Environment, Rural Development Natural Resources
Management
- 2 years relevant working experience after graduation plus experience. Hands on
experience in community development work will be an added advantage
- Working knowledge of Ndebele and/or Shangaan is an advantage.

To apply
Please send your application and CV to email address: info@safire.co.zw

Application deadline: 6 December 2013