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Bulawayo Agenda Vacancy Advert
15 Nov 2011 at 18:14hrs | Views
Bulawayo Agenda is one of the leading citizen sector organizations in Zimbabwe that is public focused and devoted to promoting debate, discussion and dialogue on issues of topical interest. The organization invites suitable candidates to submit their applications for the advertised positions. These positions will be based in Bulawayo.
Post (1)
Job Title: Executive Director
Reports To: Board of Trustees
Key Working Relationships
Internal: Board, Program Manager, Advocacy & Communication Manager, Finance Manager, Program Staff, Administration Staff, Finance Staff.
External: Partners, Press and other strategic networks
Job Summary
To provide strategic leadership for Bulawayo Agenda Trust through advocacy and of promotion of debate, discussion and dialogue on issues of topical interest. Responsible for overall strategic planning, revenue generation, financial management, organizational development, staff management and program operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategy and Planning
o To ensure that all the organization's programs are coordinated in an efficient and effective way, building on existing capabilities and continued institutional growth whilst maintaining Bulawayo Agenda's current status of producing high impact quality work and products,
o To develop and implement an operational programs management structure and accountability mechanism to support BA's role in advocating and bringing about sustainable democracy in Zimbabwe in the short and long term to achieve the BA mission.
o To develop and implement Key Result Areas (KRAs) and program performance goals at collective and individual levels across all departments
o Cultivates a strong partnership with the Board of Directors in setting policies consistent with the mission of the organization.
People Skills
o Leads, motivates and develops staff and board so that they are passionate about what Bulawayo Agenda Trust has achieved and are committed to working effectively toward continual improvement.
o Ensures the organization has diverse staff with skills appropriate to the needs of the position through people management activities including hiring, separation of employment, ongoing staff development, performance management, compensation and benefits.
Fund Development
o Manages all fund development activities, including concept note and proposal writing, cultivation and stewardship of donors, event planning, and identifying new resources. Actively seeks and maintains a diverse donor base of individual, business, foundation and government segments.
o Builds long term relationships with key donor segments based on mission, cultivation and stewardship, program outcomes and sound fiscal management.
Public Relations/Advocacy
o Promotes the organization's visibility and welfare through participation and membership in community forums, civic organizations and activities that are aligned with BA's mission and vision.
o Advocates at the local, regional and international level and advocate for policy shifts that impact people within the programming area for Bulawayo Agenda.
Support to the Board of Trustees
o Arrange and participate in the meetings of the board
o Advise the board on financial, managerial, staffing and service delivery issues.
Qualifications & Skills
1. A relevant Masters degree from a reputable university
2. A minimum of 5 years non-profit work experience in comparable fields.
3. At least 3 years of demonstrated success in staff leadership, fundraising, partnership development and financial management.
4. Demonstrated success of effectively leading change and organizational growth through strategic planning.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of political landscape and public policy issues that are faced by people within the country.
6. Demonstrated success in acquiring agency support through successful grant applications and general fund raising.
7. Strong fund development, marketing and public relations experience to successfully engage stakeholders, including funders, business partners, policy makers, media and communities.
8. Strong and effective oral and written communication skills.
9. Personal qualities that include integrity, commitment to BA's mission, respect for diversity and the ability to inspire and motivate.
10. Must be Microsoft Office proficient, i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel
11. Clean Class 4 Driver's licence
Post (2)
Job Title: Finance & Grants Manager
Reports To: Executive Director
Key Working Relationships
Internal: Executive Director, Program Manager, Advocacy & Communication Manager, Program Staff, Administration Staff, and Finance Staff.
External: Partner Finance staffs as provided for under the Communication Policy
Job Summary
To establish and maintain financial and management procedures for Bulawayo Agenda. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements in conjunction with the Executive Director and champion adequate resource acquisition for the development of services in the support of BA aims. The Finance & Grants Manager is responsible for monitoring the finance department's accounting processes and developing various financial reports. S/he ensures that tasks are performed in accordance with Bulawayo Agenda's standing policies and procedures governing financial management. S/he monitors the organization's cash position, including ensuring that the cashbooks and related records reflect the prevailing cash situation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Program/Project Coordination
• The Finance and Grants Manager will assist the Executive Director in stewarding organization resources by ensuring that financial systems and procedures are being applied appropriately and policies adhered to.
• S/he will assist the Executive Director to ensure that the department provides efficient and effective service to all stakeholders, internal and external, that would contribute towards quality programming.
Accounting
o Ensure all data entries into the Bulawayo Agenda's accounting system are accurate and complete.
o Ensure that data is backed up daily.
o Ensure that month-end close is conducted properly, completely, and accurately and sent in a timely manner to the Executive Director for approval.
o Ensure that the cashbooks and cash related records reflect the available cash resources and are accurate.
o Ensure that tasks are performed in accordance with BA's policies and procedures.
Cash Management
o To maintain minimum cash resources at the office
o Daily downloading of cash and bank balances from bank and bank statement
o Monitor the organization cash position and timely advise the Executive Director
Supporting the Executive Director
o Advise the Executive Director on financial, managerial, staffing and service delivery issues.
o Prepare and draft the organization's Financial Annual Report.
o Advise the Executive Director on compliance with all relevant legislation (BA Constitution and Trust Deed and the Labour Relations Act and any other Act that affect the organization)
Required Qualification
1. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Accounting, ACCA, CIMA or CIS.
2. Minimum of 4-year experience as a finance manager.
3. Excellent accounting knowledge.
4. Very high level of computer literacy, including thorough knowledge of Pastel Accounting System.
5. Ability to meet strict deadlines under pressure.
6. Extremely detail oriented, with special attention to accuracy and completeness
7. Ability to understand and implement BA policies and procedures
8. Strong organizational skills and integrity.
9. Driver's licence
Concerning all advertised posts:
Salary: a competitive salary shall be negotiated with a successful candidate.
How to Apply: Please submit your application letter, CV and copies of academic qualifications not later than Monday 18 November 2011 4:30 pm at Bulawayo Agenda Offices,
Physical Address: - Suite 602,
6th Floor Pioneer House
Corner 8th Avenue & Fife Street,
Bulawayo
or by email at byagenda@gmail.com
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the interview dates.
Post (1)
Job Title: Executive Director
Reports To: Board of Trustees
Key Working Relationships
Internal: Board, Program Manager, Advocacy & Communication Manager, Finance Manager, Program Staff, Administration Staff, Finance Staff.
External: Partners, Press and other strategic networks
Job Summary
To provide strategic leadership for Bulawayo Agenda Trust through advocacy and of promotion of debate, discussion and dialogue on issues of topical interest. Responsible for overall strategic planning, revenue generation, financial management, organizational development, staff management and program operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategy and Planning
o To ensure that all the organization's programs are coordinated in an efficient and effective way, building on existing capabilities and continued institutional growth whilst maintaining Bulawayo Agenda's current status of producing high impact quality work and products,
o To develop and implement an operational programs management structure and accountability mechanism to support BA's role in advocating and bringing about sustainable democracy in Zimbabwe in the short and long term to achieve the BA mission.
o To develop and implement Key Result Areas (KRAs) and program performance goals at collective and individual levels across all departments
o Cultivates a strong partnership with the Board of Directors in setting policies consistent with the mission of the organization.
People Skills
o Leads, motivates and develops staff and board so that they are passionate about what Bulawayo Agenda Trust has achieved and are committed to working effectively toward continual improvement.
o Ensures the organization has diverse staff with skills appropriate to the needs of the position through people management activities including hiring, separation of employment, ongoing staff development, performance management, compensation and benefits.
Fund Development
o Manages all fund development activities, including concept note and proposal writing, cultivation and stewardship of donors, event planning, and identifying new resources. Actively seeks and maintains a diverse donor base of individual, business, foundation and government segments.
o Builds long term relationships with key donor segments based on mission, cultivation and stewardship, program outcomes and sound fiscal management.
Public Relations/Advocacy
o Promotes the organization's visibility and welfare through participation and membership in community forums, civic organizations and activities that are aligned with BA's mission and vision.
o Advocates at the local, regional and international level and advocate for policy shifts that impact people within the programming area for Bulawayo Agenda.
Support to the Board of Trustees
o Arrange and participate in the meetings of the board
o Advise the board on financial, managerial, staffing and service delivery issues.
Qualifications & Skills
1. A relevant Masters degree from a reputable university
2. A minimum of 5 years non-profit work experience in comparable fields.
3. At least 3 years of demonstrated success in staff leadership, fundraising, partnership development and financial management.
4. Demonstrated success of effectively leading change and organizational growth through strategic planning.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of political landscape and public policy issues that are faced by people within the country.
6. Demonstrated success in acquiring agency support through successful grant applications and general fund raising.
7. Strong fund development, marketing and public relations experience to successfully engage stakeholders, including funders, business partners, policy makers, media and communities.
8. Strong and effective oral and written communication skills.
9. Personal qualities that include integrity, commitment to BA's mission, respect for diversity and the ability to inspire and motivate.
10. Must be Microsoft Office proficient, i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel
11. Clean Class 4 Driver's licence
Post (2)
Job Title: Finance & Grants Manager
Reports To: Executive Director
Key Working Relationships
Internal: Executive Director, Program Manager, Advocacy & Communication Manager, Program Staff, Administration Staff, and Finance Staff.
External: Partner Finance staffs as provided for under the Communication Policy
Job Summary
To establish and maintain financial and management procedures for Bulawayo Agenda. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements in conjunction with the Executive Director and champion adequate resource acquisition for the development of services in the support of BA aims. The Finance & Grants Manager is responsible for monitoring the finance department's accounting processes and developing various financial reports. S/he ensures that tasks are performed in accordance with Bulawayo Agenda's standing policies and procedures governing financial management. S/he monitors the organization's cash position, including ensuring that the cashbooks and related records reflect the prevailing cash situation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Program/Project Coordination
• The Finance and Grants Manager will assist the Executive Director in stewarding organization resources by ensuring that financial systems and procedures are being applied appropriately and policies adhered to.
• S/he will assist the Executive Director to ensure that the department provides efficient and effective service to all stakeholders, internal and external, that would contribute towards quality programming.
Accounting
o Ensure all data entries into the Bulawayo Agenda's accounting system are accurate and complete.
o Ensure that data is backed up daily.
o Ensure that month-end close is conducted properly, completely, and accurately and sent in a timely manner to the Executive Director for approval.
o Ensure that the cashbooks and cash related records reflect the available cash resources and are accurate.
o Ensure that tasks are performed in accordance with BA's policies and procedures.
Cash Management
o To maintain minimum cash resources at the office
o Daily downloading of cash and bank balances from bank and bank statement
o Monitor the organization cash position and timely advise the Executive Director
Supporting the Executive Director
o Advise the Executive Director on financial, managerial, staffing and service delivery issues.
o Prepare and draft the organization's Financial Annual Report.
o Advise the Executive Director on compliance with all relevant legislation (BA Constitution and Trust Deed and the Labour Relations Act and any other Act that affect the organization)
Required Qualification
1. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Accounting, ACCA, CIMA or CIS.
2. Minimum of 4-year experience as a finance manager.
3. Excellent accounting knowledge.
4. Very high level of computer literacy, including thorough knowledge of Pastel Accounting System.
5. Ability to meet strict deadlines under pressure.
6. Extremely detail oriented, with special attention to accuracy and completeness
7. Ability to understand and implement BA policies and procedures
8. Strong organizational skills and integrity.
9. Driver's licence
Concerning all advertised posts:
Salary: a competitive salary shall be negotiated with a successful candidate.
How to Apply: Please submit your application letter, CV and copies of academic qualifications not later than Monday 18 November 2011 4:30 pm at Bulawayo Agenda Offices,
Physical Address: - Suite 602,
6th Floor Pioneer House
Corner 8th Avenue & Fife Street,
Bulawayo
or by email at byagenda@gmail.com
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the interview dates.
Source - Byo24News
