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Programme Advisor -Capacity building, organisational learning and documentation
Batsirai Group
Chinhoyi, Mashonaland West Province – Zimbabwe
Two-year contract

The Batsirai Group is a Zimbabwean non-governmental organisation working to strengthen community response to HIV & AIDS. Following a successful two-year placement, the organisation is currently seeking to consolidate its work in promoting community participation within its partner communities and within its own staff. The postholder will also assist in strengthening systems documentation, organisational learning and participatory monitoring and evaluation.

The applicant will have a Diploma / degree in Social Sciences, Community Development or other relevant studies.

The postholder will have a minimum of 3 years experience in Community Development work, involving community mobilization/training and experience in applying participatory approaches. In addition, s/he should have at least 2 years of experience in monitoring & evaluation. Good practical experience of non-formal adult education & training and mentoring is also essential.

S/he will have a proven understanding of HIV & AIDS as a development and human rights issue. Good interpersonal, communication and computer skills and the ability to assist in the development of knowledge management systems are also essential.

Willingness to travel extensively and to stay over in communities where there are only basic facilities is also crucial for the post.

Formal training in participatory monitoring & evaluation and experience in the use of Reflect and Stepping-Stones methodologies would be highly desirable.

It is essential that you complete the application form in full, as very specific information is required and will be used to decide whether or not you will be shortlisted for interview.

For further information and an application form visit www.ciir.org (see section " jobs @ CIIR").

Please return the completed application form to:[email protected]

Closing date: 10th March 2005 (by 17.30)

Interviews: Late March or early April 2005