Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 13 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) has provided technical support for the groundwater resource management and development sector in Zambia since 2005. The technical cooperation aims to improve the capacities of groundwater resources management in Zambia regarding water supply and the protection of groundwater resources. The current project phase titled “Integrated Water Management for Increased Climate Resilience in the Southern Province” started in June of 2024 and will run until May 2028.
In this regard, BGR wishes to hire a Project Officer for the
Implementation of groundwater activities and representation of BGR in Choma.
One (1) year contract duration, starting from the 1st of April 2025 to the 31st of March 2026. Based on the performance of the candidate, there is an option for an extension of the contract up to the end of the project in 2028.

Tasks:
• Planning and preparation of large field campaigns with support from the project staff in Lusaka and in consultation with our project partners
• Regular groundwater sampling and groundwater level measurements in cooperation with Southern Water Supply and Sanitation Company (SWASCO) and the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation which will include a training-on-the-job approach
• Representation of BGR in Choma, including project presentations, preparing of delegation visits and office organisation
• Organization and facilitation of a regular exchange with the partner institutions
• Management and processing of all collected data
• Preparation of technical and project progress reports in coordination with the partners

Requirements:
• Degree in hydro(geo)logy, water resources management, or similar
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in groundwater investigations
• Minimum 5 years of experience in writing reports related to the water sector
• Good knowledge of GIS and MS Office

Key Attributes:
• Ability to coordinate activities independently required to support the successful implementation of the project activities
• Ability to facilitate training and workshops with a diverse group of technical stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with dynamic and diverse staff and management across all internal and external levels
• High Motivation to work in a team reporting to the Head of Project Structured and disciplined way of working

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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• BGR is inviting suitably qualified persons to apply and be considered for the position. Applications consisting of your cover letter and CV shoul
• The closing date for applications is the 28th of February 2025.
• Only successful applicants will be called for interviews.
• Note: All applications received later than the above-stated deadline will not be considered.
• BGR Administration Unit
• Date 12 February 2025

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