In my experience, I have these tips to offer:

1. Aligning your CV: Stress on your experience in Monitoring and Evaluation. Highlight any specific projects where you have used quantitative and qualitative tools for data collection. Mention use of Statistical Packages like SPSS, and Stata, if any. If you have worked in the public sector, ensure this is clearly visible in your CV.

2. Qualifications: Ensure you possess the minimum qualification stated, which is a degree/diploma in Social Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation. Holding a project management qualification could give you an edge.

3. Required experience: The job asks for at least a year of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation. If your experience is not up to par, focus more on the knowledge you hold in Integrated Results-Based Management which might compensate for it.

4. Applying: Pay attention to the details of how to apply. The company requires you to submit 4 copies of your detailed CV, marked as “Private and Confidential". They have provided a physical address and an email for sending these.

5. Prepare for pressure: The listing mentions ability to work under pressure. Prepare yourself for the same, if you get selected.

In terms of standing out:

1. Highlight transferable skills: Especially if you are lacking in direct experience, focus on the transferable skills that could be relevant. For example, any project management or team leadership roles you have had.

2. Demonstrate commitment: If you're a member of any relevant professional bodies, or if you've pursued further education or training, make sure this is prominent on your CV.

3. Reflect organisational values: Research Verify Engineering Pvt Ltd and reflect its values and mission in your application.

Here's what novice applicants might miss:

1. Importance of physical presentation: The request for 4 physical copies of your CV indicates that your presentation skills might be judged upon. So, meticulous formatting and proofreading are very important.

2. Respecting confidentiality: Marking your CV as 'Private and Confidential' means they value confidentiality. Any past examples of you respecting your employer's confidentiality might be beneficial.

3. The advantage of a project management qualification: It's listed as an 'added advantage'. This means that applicants who possess this may be prioritized.

In conclusion, for job search in Zimbabwe or more specific employment opportunities in Zimbabwe, understanding the job listing's implicit language is essential. So, good luck with your application, and remember - each vacancy in Zimbabwe, or even ngo vacancies in Zimbabwe, are a step closer to your dream job in zw.