Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 13 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
• Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) is looking for people to fill vacancies for the field office based in Sioma, Western Province.
• EFZ is a voluntary Christian church mother body registered under the Registrar of Societies in Zambia as a non-profit organization. EFZ was awarded a grant from the Scottish Government through NIRAS to implement a Climate Just Communities (CJC) project in Shangombo and Sioma districts. The project is focusing on intervention that aim to build community resilience against impacts of climate change.

1. Project Coordinator (01)
Overall reporting to: Executive Director
Programme reporting to: Programmes Manager

Responsibilities
• Coordinate effective supervision of project interventions in the district
• Ensure integration of all programs with the local stakeholders including district government officials and traditional leaders in the district.
• Coordinate participatory monitoring and evaluation of the program implementation.
• Coordinate negotiation of smooth handover of completed programs to relevant bodies.
• Facilitate smooth phase out both by program and from the ward as deemed necessary.
• Liaison and network with all local stakeholders to enhance relationship and program ownership and implementation.
• Coordination with cross-discipline team members to make sure that all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules
• Submitting project deliverables, preparing status reports, and establishing effective project communication plans
• Lead and coordinate the documentation and sharing of program best practices
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and experience required
• Minimum Bachelor’s in Natural Resources, Agricultural Sciences, Business Administration or any related field from a recognized University. Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• At least 7 years’ experience in project management and grant management
• Relevant experience with Climate Change related projects
• Proven ability to develop and monitor work plans and budgets
• Experience in writing reports, proposals and donor documents
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and to work with a diverse staff
• Proven written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Must be self-reliant, resourceful, good problem-solver, good humored, and flexible
• Be able to communicate in Lozi and hold a valid driver’s license

2. Finance & Administration Assistant
Overall reporting to: Finance and Administration Manager
Programme reporting to: Project Coordinator

Responsibilities
• Recording of Financial and business transactions in the accounting software package
• Ensure that accurate records for all daily transactions are kept in the right format and place.
• Prepare balance sheets and other reports as may be required.
• Process invoices in support of payments as may be required
• Review/record accounts payable and accounts receivable in line with organizational policies, and standards.
• Ensure that the financial system is always up to date with financial data.
• Manage petty cash
• Monthly bank reconciliations
• Disbursements of project funds to field staff
• Timely liquidation of disbursements
• Monthly reports to Head Office
• Field office management
• Perform any other accounting duty that may arise from time to time
Qualifications and experience required
• Must be a holder of Diploma in Accountancy, or any Finance related field with a degree being an added advantage.
• A member of ZICA.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Able to work in a busy environment with minimum supervision

3. Field Officer (x2)
Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the duties will include but not limited to the following:
• Coordinate effective supervision of project interventions in the wards
• Ensure integration of all programs with the local stakeholders including district government officials and traditional leaders and community members in the wards.
• Planning and facilitating implementation of project activities
• Forecasting and preparing activity based budgets
• Mobilizing and training project participants
• Writing activity and monthly progress reports
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Project Coordinator

Qualifications and experience required
• Must be a holder of a Diploma in Natural Resources management, Agricultural Sciences, Social Science or any related field from a recognized institution. A Bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage.
• At least 2 years’ experience in community mobilisation and facilitation
• Must have relevant experience in Climate Change related projects
• Proven ability to develop and monitor work plans
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Proven written and oral communication
• Must be self-reliant, resourceful, good humored, and flexible
• Must speak Lozi and in possession of a valid motorbike license

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
• Only candidates meeting the above minimum criteria need to apply.
• Candidates must upload a cover letter, updated Curriculum Vitae with traceable references (minimum 3 of the most current employer/referee) in word or PDF format through the link provided below.
• The required key competencies must be demonstrated through the CV.
• Only electronic applications will be accepted
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly via email.
• Applications must be addressed to the Executive Director and sent through the link provided below not later than 17th December, 2023.
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