Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 06 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Project Overview
PPHPZ is seeking a dynamic and committed individual for the position of Project Officer under the Sustainable Land Use and Climate Resilience through People-Led Adaptation project. The project is being implemented in partnership with We Forest and being funded by the Global Center on Adaptation. The project will be implemented in the Copperbelt province for 18 months. Recognizing the increasing impacts of climate change on local communities, the project aims to empower individuals in climate vulnerable communities in select areas of Zambia to develop and implement People’s Adaptation Plans (PAPs).

Job Summary
The Project Officer will be responsible for the implementation of the project, which supports communities to undertake People`s Adaptation Plans. The officer will ensure the effective implementation of the project activities, timely reporting, manage enumerators and lead the planning process under the supervision of the project manager and programmes coordinator.

Key Responsibilities
– Develop a detailed implementation plan for the project
-Support the development of the M&E framework
– Coordinate project stakeholders and implementation partners,
– Support a community-led planning process of the People`s Adaptation Plans.
– Support the adoption and approval of the developed plans by relevant authorities
– Conduct capacity building exercises for community para-surveyors and research assistants
– Coordinate data collection exercises in the districts,
– Facilitate for the mapping of local climate actors and climate solutions/ Nature Based Solutions in the districts
– Co-create climate solutions/ Nature Based Solutions with the community and other relevant stakeholders
– Document specific bankable climate solutions with their budgets
– Support M&E activities and Reporting
– Support in the development of PAPs manual or guidelines for World bank and other stakeholders

Qualifications and Experience
– Bachelor’s degree in Rural & Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
– At least 3 years of experience in project management, preferably in climate change, climate finance, community development, or adaptation planning.
– Strong understanding of the planning process, adaptation planning, climate action, community-led development and climate finance.
– Excellent communication, report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
– Experience working with grassroots organizations, women’s groups, youth groups, or marginalized communities is highly desirable.
– Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and work effectively with diverse teams.
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant project management tools.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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• Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, cover letter, and a list of three references to pphpz@outlook.com  , info@peoplesprocess.org  and imatimba@peoplesprocess.org  by 13th March 2025 Please include the subject line Project Officer – GCA Application in your email.
• Peoples Process on Housing & Poverty in Zambia (PPHPZ) is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially women and youth.

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