Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
ZOA-Z is one of the three branches that make up Zambia Orphans Aid (ZOA), a voluntary organisation focused on mitigating the needs of orphans and vulnerable children. It was registered on 5th November 2003 under the Registrar of Societies after operating as a committee since the year 2000. The other ZOA chapters are Zambia Orphans Aid- United Kingdom (ZOA-UK) and Zambia Orphan Aid-United States (ZOA-US). On 17th April 2018, ZOA-Z transferred its registration to Ministry of Community Development and Social Services under the Non-Governmental Act of 2009.
ZOA-Z will be implementing an “Enhanced OVC participation in education through effective community-based psychosocial support” funded by DFID- Direct UK AID in collaboration with ZOA-UK chapter.
ZOA-Z seeks to recruit an energetic Project Officer who will report to Program Coordinator at National Office. .

Job Responsibilities:
• Implement the DFID Project approved work plan, report progress on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. DFID project expected outcome is “Improved participation in education amongst OVC supported by ZOA-UK in Northern Province” with the following expected outputs;
• Increased knowledge of project’s aims and value of education amongst communities, OVCs, schools, guardians & parents.
• OVC enabled to access and participate in education each term
• Improve OVC emotional health and social behaviour
• Build capacity of 3 x community groups to support OVC
• Develop, manage and maintain relationships with ZOA-Z Northern partner organisation and district OVC Committees to ensure that ZOA-Z supported partners are harmonious with national and district policies in care and support of OVCs, receive needed assistance in developing proposals and in monitoring their progress.
• Under the supervision of ZOA-Z, document and report on financial matters of DIFID project and related financial matters of ZOA-Z partners.
• Prepare briefs and background information for ZAO-UK, ZOA-Z, and development partners, visiting staff, consultants and others, as required.
• Engage with the Co-operating Partners Group and related sub groups and structures as appropriate.
• Support the development and integration of ZOA Strategy with respect to ZOA-Z Country Strategy.
• Support the development of monitoring and evaluation, research and learning, and risk management systems for ZOA-Z.
• Attend and support the Senior Management Team, Finance and Audit committee, and any temporary task teams assigned.
• Provide on-going support for the professional development of partner staff through the Performance Management and Development System.
• Ensure effective communication with headquarters in Lusaka.
• Develop a wide and effective network of contacts with key partners.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Job Qualifications:
• Two to five years’ experience of working in a middle management role with experience in one or more of the following sectorial/thematic areas; Education, Social development, empowerment areas.
• A diploma or better in Education, development studies, economics or an area related to social development;
• Up-to-date knowledge of the general social, cultural, educational and economic situation in Northern province and Zambia in general.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
To apply for this position, send your application via email to zoa-z2003@gmail.com, copy to zoazed@outlook.com by close of day 26th June 2019

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