Vacancy: Temporary Bookkeeper

To Commence: As soon as possible

Purpose of the Position: The purpose of this position is to provide administrative and finance support in terms of data capturing, processing of payments, record keeping and logistics management.

Key Duties will include
- Processes all payments submitted by different departments of the organization, ensuring timely payment of organization obligations, completeness of supporting documents and accuracy of banking instructions
- Maintaining the assets register
- Preparation of bank reconciliations and following up on all outstanding items
- Budget Monitoring
- Assists in internal and external audits by ensuring required documents, vouchers, receipts etc are available

Other Competencies
- Knowledge of Pastel
- Proficiency in the use of standard computer software, especially Microsoft Office
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work with minimum supervision, but as part of a team
- Must be a fully qualified Bookkeeper, with at least 2years’ experience
- Demonstrate a commitment to meeting challenging targets accurately and on time.

How to apply
Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their CVs and applications clearly marked “Bookkeeper” to: Finance & Administration: Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust, 51 Harvey Brown, Milton Park, Harare or email: culture0013@gmail.com

A competitive salary will be offered and terms of employment and remuneration will be advised to selected candidates.
Application deadline: 24 May 2013

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Vacancy: Projects Officer

The Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust is seeking a dynamic individual to fill in the projects officer position and boost its project management team. The candidate must demonstrate a high degree of competence in the development of M & E plans and tools, situational analyses, operational research, data analysis, database management, amongst other areas of expertise. The position is initially offered for a period of six months with potential for subsequent extension annually.

Key responsibilities
- Monitor major policy developments for the culture sector informing appropriate strategies for sectoral interventions
- Contributing towards the organizations’ grant management and assessment processes
- Processing applications with financial and technical requests from existing and potential fund beneficiaries
- Monitoring and Evaluation of grantee projects using appropriate tools and providing feedback to management for enhancement of tools and systems
- Investigate and report on the impact, cost effectiveness and explicability of the funded projects
- Attending to stakeholders and grantee queries and requirements
- Data collection and analysis, giving feedback and facilitating reporting by grantees
- Developing clear networks and referral systems for professional service such as training, legal advice and any other expertise in handling grantee issues
- Assist in producing written materials to support the organisation’s work, including research briefs, website content, and activity reports for all activities undertaken and monthly programme reports
- Facilitate and document case studies, success stories, and articles for publication in newsletter and on website
- Assist develop grantee professional outlook so as to ensure sustainability beyond funding phase
- Assist management of information including updating grantee databases and spreadsheets
- Ensure gender and HIV/AIDS mainstreaming in all Culture Fund projects
- Strengthen knowledge of sector through regular attendance to arts and culture sector activities

Skills and attributes
- A minimum of a first degree in the social sciences/humanities/economic sciences/knowledge management or any other related field plus at least 3 years experience in programme design, monitoring and evaluation
- Previous NGO experience will be a distinct advantage
- Strong writing and communication skills, experience of writing reports
- Excellent computer skills
- Strong project management skills
- Willingness to work in a collaborative team including an ability to work in different cultural environments
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
- Excellent written and spoken English, fluency in Ndebele is desirable
- A clean Class 4 driver’s license would be an added advantage

How to apply
Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their CVs and applications clearly marked “Projects Officer” to: Finance & Administration: Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust, 51 Harvey Brown, Milton Park, Harare or email: culture0013@gmail.com

A competitive salary will be offered and terms of employment and remuneration will be advised to selected candidates.

Application deadline: 24 May 2013

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