CCMG Assistant Accountant 
The Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG), is seeking a dynamic and values-driven Assistant Accountant to help grow its impact and Influence on Governance, peacebuilding, and Elections in Zambia.
CCMG is an alliance of four faith-based organizations formed to help promote credible elections through non-partisan citizen monitoring. The CCMG partner organizations are the Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ), Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ), Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) and the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB).

Period
This is a short-term position (6 months) with the possibility of Extension for 3 years based on the availability of funds.

Key Task
Coordination – Operational Management
• Provide the Accountant with timely, relevant, adequate and information as and when required
• Management of imprest and advances to staff
• Verification of goods received by the administrative assistant
• Assist the Accountant in the preparation of short- and medium-term budgets
• Quarterly preparation of the variance reports
• Maintenance of accurate records and inventory
• Timely and accurate preparation of payment vouchers
• Timely filing of financial records for easy access
• Timely and accurate banking [receipting and depositing]
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate accounts for each partner including up-to-date posting in the accounting software
• Maintenance of up-to-date cashbook for various partners
• Timely preparation of bank reconciliations quarterly preparation of the grant variance reports
• Assist the accountant in the preparation of grant financial reports in line with partners agreements
• Timely response to partner/donor queries on financial reports

Reporting
The Assistant Accountant will report to the Caritas Zambia Unit Head-Finance and Administration.

Person Specification
• Experience in similar positions
• A mature candidate with experience in working on donor-funded projects an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Pastel accounting and Payroll software
• Writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and commitment to team spirit
• Self-driven, result oriented, and innovative
• Committed to living the values of the organization on/off work

Education/Professional and Qualifications
• Degree in Accounts, ZICA Application level or its Undergraduate degree in social sciences or equivalent
• Master degree will be an added advantage
• Full grade 12 certificate with at least 5 credits
• Must be a Member of ZICA with at least 3 years of relevant experience working with donor-funded projects in the last 3 years.

CCMG Communications Officer
The Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG), is seeking a dynamic and values-driven Communications Officer to help grow its impact and influence on governance, peacebuilding, and elections in Zambia.
CCMG is an alliance of four faith-based organisations formed to help promote credible elections through non-partisan citizen monitoring. The CCMG partner organisations are the Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ), Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ), Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) and the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB).

Key Task
Coordination – Operational Management
• Development of comprehensive internal and external communications plan for CCMG for the next 6 months (contract duration)
• Tied to the specific deliverables of CMG’s program and include: press conferences, statements, report launches, television, radio and newspaper interviews, social media (timetable, poor content and engagement analysis).
• Develop a specific communications plan for each activity to include one or more of the following based on the goals for the communications effort.
• Branding and design: Overseeing the branding of the CCMG Project and the layout and design of publications including statements and reports.
• Communication and other: Ensuring linkages with other CCMG member’s activities, taking initiative, and performing any other duties as required contributing to the work of the CCMG. Maintain strong grasp of current trends and discourses related to electoral issues in the media and social media spaces.
• Plan with the appropriate outreach to stakeholders, such as CSOs, ECZ, ZLDC, government officials, etc.
• Assist in scheduling meetings and logistics (such as preparing documents, etc.) with stakeholders on recommendations.
• Monitoring and evaluation: Maintaining monitoring and evaluation records of CMG’s outreach and engagement with stakeholders and the public including, tracking news coverage; Adding news coverage to a) CCMG social media, b) CCMG Website;

Person Specification
Essential
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience in similar positions
• A mature candidate with experience in electoral and governance processes, with experience in observation/monitoring of elections an added advantage.
• Experienced and knowledgeable in political, economic, and social analysis.
• Balanced mind and acquainted with the church’s social, economic and political engagement.
• A keen appreciation of quality and standards with the ability to take responsibility for delivering quality results despite challenges.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to see both the the big picture as well as micro issues.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to synthesize, understand and communicate complex issues effectively and in a timely fashion.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and social media.
• Quick learner.

Education and Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree in social sciences or equivalent
• Master degree will be an added advantage