Director Finance and Support Services

ZIPAM ZIMBABWE INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following vacant positions that have arisen within the Institute. The Zimbabwe Institute of Public Administration and Management (ZIPAM) is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all suitably qualified candidates to apply. DIRECTOR FINANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES-GRADE E1 Reporting to the Director General Job Purpose: Lead the Institute's finance, human resources, administration, risk management, governance and resource mobilisation as a member of the executive team. Key Result Areas: Financial planning and budgetary control; revenue collection and resource mobilisation; financial reporting and external audit; human resources management; administration and inventory control; risk, compliance and governance. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic direction to Finance, Human Resources (HR) and Administration, aligned to the Strategic Plan and the laws of Zimbabwe. Lead budgeting, financial planning, cost control, financial statements, internal controls, external audit and statutory compliance. Advise the Director General and the Board of Governors. Supervise and evaluate departmental heads, driving accountability and performance. Core Competencies: Resource mobilisation; leadership and people management; communication, negotiation and stakeholder management; integrity and confidentiality. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent, plus a relevant Master's degree. Registered with the Public Accountants and Auditors Board (PAАВ). At least 10 years' post-qualification financial management experience, including 4 at senior management level. Sound knowledge of public sector financial management and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Advantages: PhD, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) record, knowledge of the GoZ Performance Management System. TO APPLY How to apply: Applicants should submit an application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, and contact details of three referees to the Director General via zrecruit2026@gmail.com not later than 20 November 2026. Applications must clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject line of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Duties and responsibilities Financial planning and budgetary control; revenue collection and resource mobilisation; financial reporting and external audit; human resources management; administration and inventory control; risk, compliance and governance. Provide strategic direction to Finance, Human Resources (HR) and Administration, aligned to the Strategic Plan and the laws of Zimbabwe. Lead budgeting, financial planning, cost control, financial statements, internal controls, external audit and statutory compliance. Advise the Director General and the Board of Governors. Supervise and evaluate departmental heads, driving accountability and performance. Core Competencies: Resource mobilisation; leadership and people management; communication, negotiation and stakeholder management; integrity and confidentiality. How to apply How to apply: Applicants should submit an application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, and contact details of three referees to the Director General via zrecruit2026@gmail.com not later than 20 November 2026. Applications must clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject line of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.