Vacancy: Operations Manager

Industry
🔹Corporate, based in Dubai

Academic Qualifications
🔹Relevant qualifications

Description:
Prospect Management
🔹Nurture prospects and ensure maximum conversions
🔹Coordinate Prospect Nurturing activities to ensure prospect does not go cold
🔹Manage all show-case events and test-drives to ensure smooth experience
🔹Maintain full prospect interaction updates on Company’s CRM diligently
🔹Monitor prospect management automation systems with zero down time

Participant Management
🔹Ensure a seamless experience for program participants
🔹Maintain welcoming rapport and a good understanding of participants.
🔹Coordinate communication and services with all participants
🔹Conduct the induction process for new participants
🔹Troubleshoot issues and provide continuous support
🔹Provide strong accountability support - follow up on assignments

Center Management
🔹Manage Center and provide admin support to the CEO
🔹Confirm CEOs appointments and manage his schedule effectively.
🔹Ensure all quality standards and guidelines are met.
🔹Discover and select needed suppliers and liaison as required.

Relationship Management
🔹Engage with referral partners to generate leads and invite them to engage
🔹Maintain relationships with participants to implement contracts and renewals
🔹Assist in implementing the company's promotional activities
🔹Meeting with program promoters to generate referrals on a monthly basis

Experience & Skills
🔹Minimum 5 years’ experience in assisting, coordinating and organizing activities around administration, marketing and sales.
🔹Commercial experience with knowledge of fundamental business processes
🔹Articulate with strong command of and fluency in English
🔹Being responsible and accountable, with a drive to make things happen
🔹Can deal with business owners and people of authority with ease and comfort
🔹Effective communication skills
🔹Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy, willing to work hard
🔹Effective organising and time management skills.
🔹Able to build rapport and maintain positive professional relationships
🔹Self-motivated with a strong commitment to learn and grow.
🔹Sound work ethic and good judgment in daily issues and events
🔹Working knowledge of basic IT functions, social media
🔹Ability to create reports and graphs
🔹Fully operational in CRM and database usage is highly preferred

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Vacancy: Personal Assistant (two-year contract)

Academic Qualifications
🔹Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies.
🔹Degree in Social Studies, Development Studies, Communication, Marketing or other Commercial studies.


Skills Required
🔹Knowledge of French Language or Top Flight Secretarial qualification will be an added advantage.
🔹Typing speed of at least 50 words per minute.
🔹Shorthand speed of 80 words per minute.
🔹International Computer Driving License (ICDL) ,  or in-depth  knowledge of Ms Office package
🔹A valid clean class 4 driver’s license

Email CV's to carl@ipcconsultants.com with the applied for job in the subject area.

Vacancy: Operations Accountant

Academic Qualifications
🔹Degree in Accounting/Finance 2.1 or better/ACCA/CIMA an added advantage.
🔹Relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage.

Description:
🔹Ensure that Business Unit Management Accounts are submitted timeously, are representative of the Business Unit underlying records and comply with Statutory Requirements and International Accounting Standards.
🔹Ensures that all reports coming from the Business Units are required by Management for decision making purposed meet Management’s expectation and are reliable records for decision making purposes.
🔹Coordinate all financial issues between the Business Units and Head Office Management
🔹Ensure that Business Unit Internal Control Systems are in place and that there is continuous review and improvement of those systems to meet the needs of both Internal and External Customers.
🔹Analyse and investigate variances revealed by monthly Business Unit Management Accounts for Management to take corrective action.
🔹Oversee the preparation of the Business Units annual operating budgets consisting of drawing up the parameters and ensuring that they are correct before they are consolidated into the Group Budget.
🔹Comply with the latest and most relevant ISO Standard.
🔹Any other duties as delegated by management.

Skills Required
🔹Be a team player and with good communication skills.
🔹Be able to work under pressure and adhere to set time frames and targets.

Experience
🔹At least three (3) years’ experience.

Email CV's to rungano@ipcconsultants.com with the applied for job in the subject area.⁠⁠⁠⁠

Vacancy: ⁠⁠⁠Company Secretary

Industry
🔹Banking

Academic Qualifications
🔹LLB undergraduate degree
🔹A Master’s degree will be an added advantage

Description  
🔹Must be an admitted attorney/ advocate
🔹A mature disposition given the need to interact with the Board
🔹Confident and experienced attorney with a strong track record in managing a broad range of legal issues and interacting closely with corporate business leaders.
🔹Must have passed bar examination.
🔹Proven track record of adding value to an organisation through development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties.

Experience
🔹At least 5 -10 years of experience of corporate legal experience gained from a combination of private practice and banking institution roles.
🔹Experience in banking in the banking sector is a must.

Email CV's to mnguwi@ipcconsultants.com with the applied for job in the subject area.

Vacancy: Fleet Maintenance Executive

Experience
🔹At least 7 years exp in a managerial role

Skills Required
🔹Very good at strategic issues
🔹Able to understand maintenance issues
🔹Strong Man management skills
🔹Risen through the ranks
🔹Hands on person

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Vacancy: Country Legal Officer

🔹A fixed term contract.

Academic Qualifications
🔹Relevant business degree (BA LLB preferred), preferably with a post-graduate degree; must be an admitted attorney or advocate (member of the bar)

Description:
🔹To take responsibility, with Heads of Department, for the effective and efficient management of the legal department, the provision of legal advisory services and opinions and ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks.
🔹The role also encompasses supporting group in respect of the management of specialised legal matters and projects with group-wide significance and providing strategic direction to Compliance Officers in the management of legal risk.

Technical Knowledge And Skill Requirements Of Role:
General (pre-requisite):
🔹Strong analytical and big picture skills
🔹Excellent verbal and written communication skills
🔹Strong influencing and presentation skills
🔹Team management skills with an ability to translate complex legal concepts into layman’s language
🔹Able to form relationships across departments and manage in a matrix environment
🔹Project and process management skills
🔹Solution-focused, tenacious problem solver
🔹Able to evaluate legal risks and make sound decisions

Technical Pre-requisite:
🔹Strong background in commercial, financial and banking law with expertise in drafting contracts and formulating legal opinions
🔹Highly experienced in handling a variety of litigation matters
🔹Proven track-record in providing effective legal counsel and developing contracts that mitigate risks and penalties
🔹Expert contract negotiation, preparation and administration skills
🔹Able to identify and mitigate legal risks across in-country business units
🔹Understanding of in-country regulatory requirements
🔹Knowledge of the full MS Office suite

Experience
🔹5+ years’ post-qualification legal experience in commercial litigation, preferably in a banking environment

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Vacancy Public Relations Manager

Qualifications

• Be in possession of a Degree in Media and Society Studies, Degree in Journalism and Media Studies, A Degree in Communication Sciences or a Public Relations related Degree.
• Have a flair for reporting and public speaking, as well as knowledge of protocol.
• Possession of a Class 4 valid Driver’s Licence is mandatory.

Experience

• Have at least five (5) years proven post graduate experience in Public Relations or a related field, with a proven track record, at managerial level

Email CV to carl@ipcconsultants.com

Vacancy: Investment Analyst

Qualifications

• A degree in a Business related field
• Institute of Bankers in Zimbabwe qualification
• Treasury Certificate
• Post graduate Master’s Degree

Experience

• 10 years’ proven experience in Investments portfolio management

Email CV to carl@ipcconsultants.com

Vacancy: Treasury Dealer

Education

• Degree in either Economics, Finance, Business Studies or related subjects.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years’ experience of both trading FX and money markets

Job Purpose: 

• Management of daily money desk operations and accounting for investment securities, wholesale liabilities, deal in currencies within the limits allotted by the bank and contribute to achieving set targets.
• Principal Accountabilities (include but not limited to the following)
• Target achievement
• Generating profit and revenue through the execution of client orders as well as through the hedging of client positions; 
• Contact banks and brokers daily to collect interest rates, and investing accordingly to maximize the return of the portfolio.
• Treasury Deals
• Improving efficiencies on the desk.
• Quote foreign currency buying and selling rates to clients.
• Ensure that trading desk is complete, on time and maintained while making sure that market and execution risk is dealt with according to policies. 
• Servicing of Corporate Treasury sales pricing / structuring requirements and risk management of resultant positions.

Email CV to rungano@ipcconsultants.com

Vacancy: Accountant

Education

• Degree in Accounting
• Professional qualifications
• Chattered Accounting with at least one year experience

Duties

• Management accounting to include budgets, forecasting and analysis.
• Assist in financial accounting.
• Balance recons and reviews.
• Review systems and ensure processes and procedures are being followed appropriately.

Skills

• Knowledge of international accounting practices.
• Able to challenge processes and status quo where necessary.
• Working experience in the banking/financial sectors an added advantages.

Email CV to rungano@ipcconsultants.com

Vacancy: Treasury Back Office Supervisor

Job Description:  

• Treasury back office and administration.
• Maintenance, administration and development of the Treasury Management System and other Treasury Solutions, to improve efficiency, maintain control, and enable better visibility of treasury transactions.
• Settlement and confirmation processing and control, plus query resolution.
• Ensure full segregation of treasury back office functions.
• Oversee the input and processing of treasury transactions into the main accounting system.
• Coordination of statutory accounts from a treasury perspective.

Experience & Skills

• At least 5 years of experience in bank treasury back office operations.
• Previous experience in a Microfinance environment will be an advantage.
• In depth knowledge of treasury operations, financial market instruments, treasury systems as well as strong system and internet aptitude.
• MS Office suite of application (Excel, Access,...).
• Strong analytical, investigative and communication skills.
• Flexible, resistant, team-player, proactive, results-oriented.

Main Tasks

• Treasury Back-Office
• Control bank fees/interest charges: monitoring and validation of bank fees and interest charges.
• Responsible for maintaining the Treasury Department’s banking signatory model for all treasury related activities.
• Responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of the treasury processes and procedures’ manual.
• Responsible for the bank account management process i.e. opening, maintenance and closing of bank accounts.
• Maintaining the Bank’s SSI’s details in the TMS and perform SWIFT/Telephone check confirmations.
• Perform month-end reporting activities.
• Communicating with counterparties and other functions in order to solve ad hoc problems relating to treasury transactions when required to.
• Championing the treasury function’s audit process for both internal and external audits including liaisons on an audit follow-up points.
• Responsible for year-end audit process of bank accounts.
• Monitor compliance of all treasury activities relative to policies and market best practices.

Education:

• Diploma or Degree in Business Studies, Banking or related subjects.

Email CV to rungano@ipcconsultants.com

African Development Bank Group Internship Programme 2016

Overview

The primary objective of the Internship Program at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is to deepen the Bank’s efforts to advance development within its regional member countries (RMC) through capacity building activities.  

The Program aims at providing candidates with the opportunity to acquire and develop the ability to work in an international environment, provide the Bank a pool of potential candidates in the future and enhance the visibility of the Bank and its development activities.

To achieve its new strategic staffing that the Strategy for 2013-2022 envisages, the Human Resource Department (CHRM) needs to develop a new approach based on its overall vision and goals of decentralization.  

The Program will therefore, mobilize additional intellectual resources for development by providing opportunities to nationals of Bank member countries who are students to gain professional and practical experience in focus areas of the Bank’s work.  Applicants for the ADB’s internship program must be aware of the Ten-Year Strategy for 2013-2022.

Eligibility Requirements

In 2016, the Bank is planning to recruit 60 interns. 

The following are the minimum requirements:

Aged between eighteen (18) to thirty (30) years.
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s/Master’s level degree program or its equivalent in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning. 
Apply for an internship within one year of having obtained such a degree. 
Provide a letter from the University / Professional institution school confirming the enrollment for the current Program. 
Citizen of a regional or non-regional member country of the African Development Bank.
Applicants must be fluent in, at least, one of the Banks’s working languages (English or French). 
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.  
In addition to the above selection criteria, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the following: 

• Ability to leverage knowledge.
• Ability to share knowledge.
• Adaptability to multicultural settings.
• Good communication skills.
• Working knowledge of a third language that is relevant to the Bank’s operations.
• Special consideration shall be given to students who are working on projects that have a direct bearing on the mission of the Bank.
• The specific disciplines and specialist professional areas that are aligned to our Ten-Year Strategy and our gender strategy are the following:

• Economy: Development Research; Statistics;
• Operations I: Procurement & Fiduciary Services, Fragile States situations;
• Operations II: Agriculture & Agro Industry; Human Development; Governance; Water & Sanitation, Natural Resource Management;
• Operations III: Energy, Environment & Climate Change; Transport & ICT; Private Sector; Regional Integration and Trade;
• Strategy & Operational Policies;
• Results & Quality Assurance;
• Finance; Budget; Treasury; Resource Mobilization; Risk Management; Audit;
• General/Business Administration; 
• Human Resources Management;
• IT Services; IT Engineers; Security; IT Security;
• Protocol Services ; Langage Services;
• Communication & External Relations;
• Gender; 
• Corporate Lawyers;

Terms and conditions

Internships shall be granted to each candidate for a period not less than three (3) months and not more than six (6) months.  The internship will be authorized only once for any candidate.

Interns shall be responsible for their air travel (where applicable) to and from the Bank’s location as well as their upkeep.  

Interns shall be responsible for their medical insurance coverage, and for obtaining entry and residence visas in the host country of the Bank.

Eligible interns will be provided with a monthly stipend, depending on the budget availability.

Interns may be authorized to participate in an official Bank’s mission.

Internships shall be performed either at the Bank’s headquarters in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) or in any one of the Bank’s field offices or Regional Centers.

How to Apply? 

Online application

Please note that application for admission to the AfDB Internship Program is an online process.  If you are a first-time user of our online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in. You are advised to provide as much relevant information as possible. 

Applicants with dual nationality are advised that the Bank recognizes only one nationality from a member country; as such, kindly indicate the nationality you wish to declare.

Application Deadline:

If you have special capability for creative and strategic thinking and believe you fulfil the eligibility criteria, kindly submit your online application by 30th September 2015 by midnight (GMT).  

Due to the high volume of responses received, only electronic confirmations of receipt will be issued. If you do not hear from us by 31st December 2015, then your application would not have been considered for the 2016 intake. 

Offer of internship

Selected candidates will receive an official offer and are expected to start the Internship Program in Mid-January 2016. The selected candidates must submit a written acceptance of the offer via email within one week of notification or the offer will be proposed to the next candidate on the reserve list. Offers of internships are only valid for the same Program year. They will not be deferred to the following year.

Application Checklist:

The application checklist is meant to facilitate your application experience.

• Register for an account 
• Provide an email address; and an alternative one. Fill in the correct e-mail address since this 
• will be the main means of communication. 
• Provide the most current contact information. Ensure that you email us with updated data, 
• should your contacts change in the middle of the process.
• Complete application in a single session. 
• Answer all the questions - all questions marked with an asterisk (*) require an answer
• Complete phone number (country code + city code + number).
• Upload all the following required documents (mandatory):
• Maximum two page Curriculum Vitae in Microsoft Word or PDF version.
• Copy of the enrolment Certificate or the Master Degree.
• Letter of Motivation.
• Recommendation Letter.

You can apply online here.

IFC Young Professionals Program

The IFC Young Professionals Program (IFC YPP) is the successor to the Global Transaction Team Program (GTT Program).  The GTT Program has been IFC's flagship recruitment and rotation program for entry-level investment officers since 1998 and has made a strong contribution to attracting and retaining talented and diverse investment professionals. The program has been redesigned to better align to IFC's operational model, provide an attractive employer value proposition for participants, and foster the development of globally mobile leaders across IFC. As part of the redesign, the program will be significantly expanded and has been re-branded as the IFC Young Professionals Program (IFC YPP), with a mandate to recruit all entry-level Investment Officers across the corporation globally.

IFC’s Young Professionals Program offers a unique opportunity to launch a global career as an investment professional helping to build the private sector in developing countries. Participants join as Associate Investment Officers or Investment Officers, depending on level of experience – responsible for identifying, structuring, closing and monitoring IFC’s loans and investments – and build their expertise through assignments in different countries, close to our clients. IFC’s approach is to combine rigorous analysis, innovative deal structuring and a focus on financial sustainability and positive development impact.

We are looking for current students or recent graduates of MBA or Master’s degree programs with strong financial skills, professional achievement, leadership potential and a demonstrated commitment to development.

Program Features and Career Path

The three year program is structured to provide participants with a solid understanding of IFC’s business and strategy, a global network, and regional experience in one of IFC's industry groups (Financial Institutions Group; Infrastructure and Natural Resources; Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services; and TMT, Venture Capital & Funds). Following a series of interviews  successful applicants receive offers directly from industry departments for positions in one of IFC’s offices, regional hubs, or at headquarters.

Joint Cohort with other World Bank Group Young Professionals:  IFC Young Professionals join IFC in September of each year and form a joint Young Professionals cohort with other World Bank Group Young Professionals (the World Bank Young Professionals and MIGA Young Professionals) –  the WBG YP Cohort.   Upon joining IFC, participants spend 4 to 6 weeks in Washington.  The first week is dedicated to a joint induction of the WBG YP Cohort, where participants learn about the WBG mission, WBG products and operations, meet WBG senior management, and to network amongst themselves.  Throughout the program, IFC YPs will continue to participate in support & challenge groups with other participants in the WBG YP Cohort.  The WBG YP Cohort will enable participants to forge career-long networks across the WBG institutions and a greater understanding of each institutions' products and operations, resulting in greater leverage and efficient delivery of WBG products and services to our clients.

IFC Induction & Learning Curriculum:  IFC Young Professionals also participate in a week-long IFC-specific induction, where participants learn about IFC products and operations and interact with IFC Senior Management & other staff.  Upon completion of the IFC induction, participants are enrolled in a 4 – 5 week residential Investment & Credit training course, where they learn IFC’s investment process, are introduced to IFC’s investment and credit culture, and undertake other professional training. The Investment & Credit training course is one of a series of training courses that make up the mandatory learning curriculum for IFC Investment Officers, which participants are required to complete in order to graduate from the IFC YPP.

Upon completion of the induction programs and the Investment & Credit Training Course, participants report back to their home duty stations and immediately begin working directly with project teams and clients sourcing, executing and monitoring investment transactions.

Mandatory Rotation:  During the 3 year program, IFC YPs are required to participate in 6-12 month rotation to give participants a broader and/or more global view of IFC’s business.  Types of rotations include: (i) Regional Rotation (different region within the same industry); (ii) Industry or Functional Rotation (different industry or functional role within the same region); and (iii) both a Regional and an Industry or Functional Rotation.  The nature and duration of the rotation is determined by the participant’s industry department, and is based on learning/development opportunities as well as business need. On completion of the rotation, participants return to their home duty station.

Following successful completion of the program, IFC YPs pursue a global career, gaining broad exposure across industries, investment products and regions. Depending on business need and personal preference, they can pursue a series of assignments in different regions and/or Washington, DC. Participants are expected to be geographically flexible and interested and able to relocate as business needs require. 

Role of an Investment Officer

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on identifying investment opportunities, executing transactions and actively managing portfolio projects. In this role, your objective will be to maximize the impact of IFC’s intervention and contribute to the development of our countries of operation by executing innovative, developmental, and profitable investments for IFC. Responsibilities include:

Analyze operational and financial performance of potential client companies to identify opportunities, address risks and recommend investment options
Evaluate the benefits and risks of new transactions and develop innovative and appropriate financial structures
Participate in negotiations
Supervise project implementation, including disbursements
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders
Coordinate closely with social, environmental, and technical assistance colleagues to add value to our clients' businesses and achieve sustainable development impact


Eligibility

IFC is looking to recruit two levels of investment officers through the Young Professionals Program:

Associate Investment Officer – 3 to 6 years of prior relevant work experience (investment banking, project finance, private equity, corporate finance, portfolio management, or financial consulting); and
Investment Officer – 5 to 8 of prior relevant work experience.

Other requirements
Current students or recent graduates of MBA or similar
Experience in international finance, demonstrated leadership and passion for sustainable private sector development
Strong analytical and credit assessment skills, as well as solid understanding of accounting and financial statement analysis
Knowledge of relevant industry sector trends
Sound business judgment and problem solving, negotiation and commercial skills
Ability to develop new business and effectively focus on client needs
Enthusiasm for working in multi-cultural teams and across borders, preferably with experience working in developing countries
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in other languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish or Russian) preferred
Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility

 Application and Selection Process

IFC will begin accepting applications online for the IFC YP Class 2016 from August 15th through October 5th, 2015.

First Round interviews are expected to take place in October and November, and Final Round Interviews in early December.  Job offers to successful applicants will be extended in December/January 2015/16, and participants will join IFC in September 2016.

Click here for more details and application information.

Various Executive Vacancies

Here is a list of executive vacancies in the broadcasting industry

1. Managing Director

• Must have an undergraduate degree in Business or Commerce and an MBA or MBL.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years similar work experience, 3 years of which should have been at a senior managerial level.
• Must have proven experience in implementing successful turnaround strategies for a large organisation.
• Must be an innovative and business oriented person with a thorough grounding in business management and related dynamics.
• Must have experience in interacting with policy makers and government.
• Must have a thorough understanding of market trends and related dynamics and be able to advice the Board and management accordingly.

Send your application to mnguwi@ipcconsultants.com not later than Thursday 17 September 2015

2. Director – Finance, Human Resources and Administration

• An Accounting or Finance degree plus an MBA is required.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CA, CIS are an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years similar work experience, 3 years of which should have been at a senior managerial level.
• Must be an innovative and business oriented person with a thorough grounding in business management and dynamics.
• Ability to manage multiple revenue models.
• Must have a thorough understanding of market trends and related dynamics and be able to advice management accordingly.
• Must have proven accountancy, budget formulation and budget control skills.

Send your application to mnguwi@ipcconsultants.com not later than Thursday 17 September 2015



3. Corporate Secretary

• Minimum Bachelor of Laws (BL) Degree, Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree or equivalent is required.
• Full Chartered Institute of Secretaries (C.I.S) or any other equivalent/ relevant qualifications is an added advantage.
• A Master in Business Administration or Master in Business Leadership is an added advantage.
•  A minimum 3 – 5 years hands-on legal experience is required. 3 years of which should have been in handling corporate secretarial matters.
• Must be a member of the Law Society of Zimbabwe.
• Must have demonstrated experience litigating cases in domestic and international legal systems;
• Must have excellent legal draftsmanship.
• Must have good knowledge and exposure to Board activities, meeting management and circular preparation.
• Must have demonstrated professional experience in the field of corporate governance (including developing relevant frameworks and ensuring compliance with the same).

Send your application to mnguwi@ipcconsultants.com  not later than Thursday 17 September 2015

4. Director – Broadcast Technology

• Minimum B.Sc. Information Systems, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Broadcasting Engineering or equivalent.
• A Master in Business Administration, M.Sc. IT Engineering or other relevant Master’s Degree is required.
• Professional qualification such as CCNA or CISA is required.
• A Diploma in Project Management is required.
• A minimum of 5 years similar work experience, 3 years of which should have been at a senior managerial level preferably in the Broadcasting, Media or ICT industries.
• Must be a leader with a proven record in broadcast technology operations, maintenance, adaptation and development.
• Must have a proven track record and competence in project proposal formulation, management and implementation at a senior level.
• Must have thorough understanding of industry trends and related dynamics with regards to broadcast infrastructure and technologies and must be able to advise management accordingly.
• Ability to coordinate and manage complex technology systems in the area of electronics and ICT is a must.
• Ability to provide technical assessment of current broadcasting network and formulate and implement viable network infrastructure improvement strategies.
• Hands on experience in broadcast technology infrastructure design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance is critical.

Send your application to mnguwi@ipcconsultants.com not later than Thursday 17 September 2015


5. Director – Marketing

• A Master’s degree in Marketing is required.
• An MBA will be an added advantage.
• Professional qualification such as full Chartered Institute of Marketing required.
• A Diploma in Project Management is an added advantage.
• A Diploma in Public Relations is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, 3 years of which should have been at a senior managerial level preferably in the Mass Media industry.
•  Experience in the service industry is a must.
• Must have a thorough understanding of market trends and related dynamics and be able to advice management accordingly.
• Must have a proven track record and competence in designing and implementing aggressive marketing and sales campaigns at a senior level.

Send your application to mnguwi@ipcconsultants.com not later than Thursday 17 September 2015


6. Director – Radio Services

• Minimum Degree in Media Studies, Journalism or equivalent.
• A Post Graduate Degree such as MBA or equivalent is a must.
• A Diploma in Project Management will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, 3 years of which should have been at a managerial level in the Broadcasting or Mass Media industries.
•  Must have a thorough understanding of market trends and related dynamics affecting the Broadcasting industry and must be able to advice management accordingly;
• Must be able to formulate and implement viable radio programming and content development strategies.
• Must have proven experience in programme development.
• Must have a proven track record and competence in project proposal formulation, management and implementation at a senior level.

Send application to mnguwi@ipcconsultants.com not later than Thursday 17 September 2015

7. Director – Television Services

• Minimum Degree in Media Studies, Journalism or equivalent.
• A post graduate degree such as MBA or equivalent is a must.
• A Diploma in Project Management will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, 3 years of which should have been at a managerial level in the Broadcasting or Mass Media industries.
• Must have a thorough understanding of market trends and related dynamics affecting the Broadcasting industry and must be able to advice management accordingly;
• Must be able to formulate and implement viable radio programming and content development strategies.
• Must have proven experience in programme development.
• Must have a proven track record and competence in project proposal formulation, management and implementation at a senior level.

Send application to mnguwi@ipcconsultants.com not later than Thursday 17 September 2015


8. Director – News and Current Affairs

• Minimum degree in Media Studies, Journalism or equivalent.
• A post graduate degree such as MBA or equivalent is a must.
• Membership of professional body such as ZUJ is a must.
• A Diploma in Project Management is an added advantage.
•  A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, 3 years of which should have been at a managerial level in the Broadcasting or Mass Media industries.
• Must have a thorough understanding of market trends and related dynamics affecting the Broadcasting industry and must be able to advice management accordingly;
• Must be able to formulate and implement viable programming and content and programming development strategies.
• Must have proven experience in programme development.
•  Must have a proven track record and competence in project proposal formulation, management and implementation at a senior level.

Send application to mnguwi@ipcconsultants.com not later than Thursday 17 September 2015

Vacancy: Brand Manager

Sector: Manufacturing

Requirements

• A degree in Marketing, Business Studies, International Marketing or similar with at least 4 years in the marketing field, 2 of which at managerial level.
• Thorough knowledge of both rural and urban markets
• Computer literate and ability to present computer based reports
• A clean and traceable employment record
• Mature personality with an enquiring ,innovative and analytical mind
• A clean class 4 drivers’ license
• Fluency in English, Shona/Ndebele

Send your application to : pamela@ipcconsultants.com

Vacancy: Advocacy Officer

Sector: NGO

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Health science, social science or international development
• Experience in advocacy and policy influence at higher level
• Project management experience with at least five years’ experience in advocacy and project management.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Build strong relationships with the Ministry, key policy makers and cooperating partners
• Respond to donor requests, develop concept notes and proposals in line with organisations’ advocacy initiatives
• Prepare project reports as per donor requirements
• Leading in the development of advocacy messages for vulnerable women and youth

Send your application to : pamela@ipcconsultants.com

Vacancy: Project Manager

Sector: NGO


Requirements

• Graduate degree in Public health, Nursing or health related field
• Project management or strategic planning
• Nursing or clinical background with project management experience at least 5 years in project management.

Main duties will include:

• Providing oversight management support to the organisations’ project and grant
• Conducting compliance monitoring visits
• Conducting clinical quality audits for the  organisations’ projects
• Synergistically working with all support teams-M&E, marketing, procurement and finance teams
• Extensive local travel supporting the organisations’ projects.

Send your application to : pamela@ipcconsultants.com

Various Jobs in Zimbabwe - September 2015

Here is a list of the latest jobs in Zimbabwe for September 2015.

1. Training Manager

Insurance Industry

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business related discipline with a bias for Training, Sales & Marketing.
• Minimum 5 years’ sales team training experience in Life Assurance or Financial institution.
• Strong technical knowledge of the organization's products, services and sales techniques.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be willing to travel to conduct training in various Branches.   

To apply email: pamela@ipcconsultants.com

2. Liquor Store Manager

Retail Industry

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for running a liquor store: Placing orders, Sales analysis, Meeting sales targets, Managing staff etc.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

•  Business related qualification
•  At least 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Results oriented, hard worker prepared to work long hours

To apply email: pamela@ipcconsultants.com

3. Marketing Manager

Middle management position in the Real Estate Sector

Requirements

• Degree in Marketing / IMM/ LCCI
• At least 5 years of experience in Real Estate property selling
• Highly analytical with good problem solving skills
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Results oriented and hardworking
• Must be prepared to work long hours
• Own vehicle an added advantage

Send application to : pamela@ipcconsultants.com

4. Marketing Consultant. 

Must have demonstrated experience in developing and rolling-out marketing campaigns. Must have a Marketing degree plus experience with digital marketing. Must be hands on and driven. The position will be on a 1 year Fixed Term Contract.

Send application to collin@ipcconsultants.com

Latest Jobs in Zimbabwe - August 2015 (Various)

Here is a list of the latest jobs in Zimbabwe. 

Legal Practitioner
Where: Harare
Industry/ Sector: Legal (Law Firm)
Requirements: 

* Legal Practitioner registered with the High Court of Zimbabwe
* At least 5 years in practice
* Good communication and management Skills
* Able to travel around Zimbabwe
* Clean Class 4 Driver's licence
Deadline: 14 August 2015
Send application to: africalaw365@gmail.com


 Receptionist/Travel/ Tour Consultants
Email CV to divinecorporate63@gmail.com



Stock Controller
Where: Harare
Industry/ sector: Paint
Requirements: 

* At least 2 years stock control experience
* traceable reference
* Above 25 years of age
* Relevant qualification
* Experience in paint industry an added advantage

Send Application to : 54 Kelvin North Road, Graniteside or Call 0731556663


Trainee Loan Officers
Where: Harare, Gweru, Bulawayo, Kwekwe, Chitungwiza and Gokwe
Requirements:
Qualifications
* At least 5 Olevels
* Diploma, Higher Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Sales or any Business related field
* Previous working experience as a Teacher, insurance/ sales agent, agricultural extension officer
Person specifications
* A mature person, self starter with aggressive marketing skills and has high energy and discipline levels
* Aged between 25 and 25 years of age

Deadline: 20 August 2015
Send application to: salesdeveloper55@gmail.com

Sales Persons
Where: Max Sports, Harare
Requirements:

* 3-5 years experience in Sports Equipment sales
* Driver's licence and driving experience a must
* The person should be computer literate

Send application to: maxsports04@gmail.com or 69 Chinhoyi St

Graduate Traineeships: Civil Engineers
Where: Harare
Requirements:
* Degree in Civil Engineering
* Copies of results including O and A Level Certificates

Send application to: P.O Box BW1790 Borrowdale, Harare

Quality Control and Validation Chemist 
Where: Namibia
Industry/ Sector: Pharmaceutical
Requirements:
* BSc Chemistry Degree from a recognized University
* At least 2 years experience in Pharmaceutical, Food or Chemical quality assurance laboratory

Deadline: 21 August 2015
Send application to: info@qualitypharmacies.org and info@klmca.co.zw with comprehensive CV with traceable references and proof of qualifications


Finance and Administration Officer
Where: Environment Africa, Harare Zimbabwe
Duties: 
* Preparation of financial reports
* Preparation of Annual and Donor Budgets
* Budgetary Control and Monitoring
* Audit Preparation
* Payroll and Office Administration
Requirements:
* Degree in Accountancy
* Professional Qualification eg ACCA/ CIMA added advantage
* At least 3 years relevant post - graduation work experience in a supervisory position
* Valid Class 4 Drivers Licence and Passport a must
* Working knowledge of Pastel prerequisite
* Articles training an added advantage
Remuneration: Annual gross salary of $20,000
Send application to : charles@environmentafrica.org with detailed CV with references together with a motivation letter and copies of certificates
Deadline: 13 August 2015 at 1700hours

Want to pass the interview?Increase your chances of success. Here is an article that will teach you how to build a personal brand that will impress potential employers. 

How to Build A Personal Brand That Will Impress Potential Employers

As a job seeker or freelancer, you will need to impress your potential employer inorder to get hired! That's kind of obvious. right? But with so many qualified and experienced candidates in the job market, how do you stand out from the crowd? The interview may be last chance you have to land the job.  You can not stop people from making assumptions about you based on how they perceive you when you meet for the first time.  So how do you create the best first impression possible? In this post you will learn how to create a personal brand that will make you stand out to potential employers.

What is a personal brand
A personal brand  describes what people think about you. Personal branding is the process of managing your reputation. It involves analyzing the physical impact you make and making changes that will enhance how people will perceive you. Essentially, you can use your personal brand to create a memorable experience in the minds of those you interact with.

What factors affect your personal brand?
The first impression any potential employer will have of you will be initially determined by the following factors: 

* Your choice of clothing
* Personal grooming
* Body Language
* Facial Expressions

It is then confirmed or dismissed when she sees how you behave or hears you speak. The company you keep, the places you hang out and the events you attend can also impact how the employer will perceive you, and she will figure all these out as she learns more about your interests. 

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How do you build a personal brand?
In order to build your personal brand, you will need to follow the following steps: 
a) Define how you would like potential employers to perceive you
b) Evaluate how you are currently perceived
c) Determine what changes you need to make and how you will make them

 Personal branding is not once -off exercise though. It is iterative, and requires a lot of attention.The three steps are explained in detail below:

1. How do I want to be perceived by potential employers?
At this stage, you may want to identify what motivates you or what your ambitions are.What would you want to be remembered for?How would you like someone who has just met you to describe you? Once you have figured that out, come up with a short brand statement which clearly articulates what you want your brand to be. The brand statement should be short and straight to the point. You can include your  values, career goals, strengths, purpose, motivations and how you see yourself.


2. How am I currently perceived by others?
You need to evaluate whether the outward manifestations of your brand (e.g appearance, language and behavior )match what you want your brand to be. At this stage it is important to assess yourself and ask others for feedback regarding: 

* your choice of clothing
* personal grooming
* body language
* facial expressions
* movement
* speech
* use of language
* behavior

3. Identify the changes you want to make to your brand
Now that you have identified what is working and what is not, you need to carefully plan how you are going to make the necessary changes so as to live up to your brand statement. This involves listing the changes you want to make, how you are going to make the changes as well as a timeline for when you should have made the changes. In addition, you should define how you can know when you have successfully made changes. You must  also establish how you will maintain the changes. You can make use of this free downlaodable resource (pdf)  to create your Personal Brand.


With a better personal brand you are on your way to leaving the best first impression possible on potential employers. This will surely increase your chances of landing that job or proceeding to the next round of interviews.