Summary
Date Posted: 4th May 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Peace Corps Zambia wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the short-term, part-time position of Office Manager/Grants Coordinator
Location: Lusaka
Work hours: Part-time, Estimated 20 hours/week
Duration: Not to exceed six months starting on/around June 1, 2019
Salary (Daily Rate): ZMW 2,007.00/Day
General Description
The Short-term Office Manager/Grants Coordinator provides administrative and management support directly to the Country Director (CD). The Short-term Office Manager/Grants Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administration of grant projects at Post. The Coordinator serves as the primary grant program contact at Post for Peace Corps Volunteers (PCV), other Post staff, and Peace Corps/headquarters grant program support staff. The position is a member of the Administration team and reports directly to the Country Director. .

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of small grants programs and of the Zambian culture is required.
• Knowledge of key Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel and Power Point is required;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Publisher will be an added advantage.
Abilities and Skills:
• Must be highly resourceful and creative, with strong interpersonal skills able to:
• effectively support senior management and office operations, manage large grant portfolio and guide volun-teers through grant processes,
• work independently in inter-cultural organization to meet important goals in a timely manner, and
• Communicate effectively with diverse colleagues.

Required Qualifications
In order to be eligible for this position,
• The applicant must be a Zambian Citizen with a valid and active US Embassy security certification,
• Must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities, and must submit a typed cover letter and CV that clearly documents how they meet each of the following mandatory requirement

Education:
• At least a diploma in business management, administration or related field is required
• A Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree will be an added advantage.

Prior Work Experience:
• Minimum of three (3) years of office management / executive support experience supporting executive level staff in an international, multi-cultural organization working in community development is required.
• Experience working with a US government agency or contractor is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of grants management experience is required.
• Experience working with US government funded grant management will be an added advantage.
• Language Proficiency English proficiency (reading and writing) is required.

Job Responsibilities: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
Other: Current US Government background and security clearance.
For detailed job specifications and submission instructions, please visit the US Embassy website: https://zm.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/ 
Applications and supporting documentation including a typed cover letter, CV that clearly documents how you meet each of the above requirements, and at least three traceable references must be submitted by close of business May 14, 2019.
Address applications to:
The Human Resources Specialist,
Peace Corps Zambia,
Plot 71A Kabulonga Rd.
P.O. Box 50707, Lusaka, Zambia
Email ZM01-jobs@peacecorps.gov clearly stating your name and position applied for in the subject line of your email (E.g. John Doe, Short-term Office Manager/ Grants Coordinator)
The United States Peace Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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