Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 07 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose:
The Technical Officer will be part of the team responsible for technical and operational engagement with SMEs for Green Recycling Enterprises Engaging in New Technology for a Circular Economy in Zambia (GREEN Tech4CE) Implementation Team. The GREEN Tech4CE is a collaboration between Self Help Africa (SHA) and co-applicants Imani Development (International) Ltd (IDIL), Prospero Limited (Prospero) and Tandem Circular Consulting (Tandem) to promote and de-risk investment in green sustainable growth in Zambia through creating and sustaining green, circular, and digital economic opportunities for women, men, and youths.
The Technical Officer CE-CRM will be responsible for the management of the portfolio assigned to him/her. This will include pipeline generation through networking, information sessions etc. The Technical Officer will also provide assistance in the project refinement for contracting for each company within his/her portfolio. She/He will monitor implementation progress, participate in M&E activities, conduct due diligence/capacity assessments, provide technical assistance and coaching to the portfolio of selected businesses.

Key Responsibilities:
Application and selection processes
• Plan and deliver sensitisation and information sharing events for applicants;
• Conduct due diligence and support assessment of project suitability for the fund for shortlisted applicants;
• Keep a data base of all applicants at each stage of the grant application process;
• Review match funding plans for proposed projects;
• Support the Development of a results framework for the shortlisted applicants, in collaboration with the M&E officers;
• Support shortlisted applicants to draw up loan applications to partner financial institutions, in collaboration with relationship managers;
• Provide input in the publication of sector specific media briefs and expert discussions;
• Support the establishment of GREENTech4CE’s presence as a key player in CE/CRM activities;
• Support the project’s participation at sector specific events.
Grantee management and support
• Manage a portfolio of enterprises to fulfil their contractual obligations and to deliver the stated results. Specific tasks include the following:
• Act as the lead contact for an assigned number of enterprises and maintain frequent and regular communication with them;
• Participate in reviewing of training material for beneficiaries in conjunction with BDS providers;
• Facilitate technical assistance (training, coaching and mentoring) to the enterprises after award to ensure increased value chain integration and sustainable and profitable operations;
• Continually stay abreast of project implementation and progress, helping to creatively troubleshoot issues as (and before) they arise to ensure partner momentum;
• Facilitate enterprises in networking, business-to-business linkages and strengthening their supply chains;
• Maintain a directory of Financial Institutions with MSME product offerings;
• Identify and document opportunities with other institutions working in the GCD for potential collaboration;
• Assess the enterprises capacity needs and design and provide activities that build their capacity;
• Monitor programme performance to enable early anticipation of necessary adjustments to plans and budgets;
• Provide guidance in the preparation of quarterly milestone reporting.
Programme quality, monitoring and reporting
• Work closely with the enterprises and other stakeholders, including SHA programme staff, to coordinate coherent and consistent delivery of the programme objectives. Specific tasks include the following;
• Support programme management on all aspects of the programme cycle design, planning, implementation, quality and accountability, monitoring and evaluation;
• In coordination with the GREEN Tech4CE, Imani, SHA Zambia and HO Technical Advisors, ensure effective integration of core technical areas;
• Facilitate effective communication between SHA and stakeholders for effective programme management;
• Ensure timely collection of required M and E data from beneficiaries and verification of source documents for micro and small businesses;
• Work with the Project Support Officer to capture learning emerging from the programme;
• Ensure that all interventions provide value for money and reach the maximum possible number of MSMEs;
• Represent the GREEN Tech4CE project at government, donor, NGO and other relevant events in the field in close coordination with the Team Leader and the Country Management Team.
Operations and compliance
• Ensure all documentation for each company is 100% complete and up-to-date on Salesforce – contracts and agreed amendments, financial and narrative reports, official communications, etc
• Support the Team Leader/ to ensure compliance by SHA and partners with contract requirements in planning, financial management, procurement, monitoring and reporting, and facilitate further training where necessary;
• Identify, assess and report on risk elements within the projects and wider programme, including regular updates of the company performance tracker;
• Support the team in programme design and fundraising initiatives that contribute to the growth of the GREEN Tech4CE programme;
Occasionally, other duties may be assigned by the line manager to ensure effective project delivery.

Knowledge and Experience:
Essential
• At least five years’ experience in the implementation of business/enterprise development projects with mentoring and business development support to MSMEs.
• Good project management skills with an understanding of business decision-making in competitive market environments; inclusive subsector development and value chain/Market Systems Development;
• Strong analytical skills for appraising business case reports and audited financials with an understanding of performance contracting, follow-up, and execution;
• Proven experience working on MSME growth, private sector or donor-funded projects, dealing with grants and/or contracts and managing financial and
• Technical reporting requirements
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills;
• Excellent report writing skills and ability to present results succinctly and for a varied audience.
Desirable
• Familiarity and experience with EU regulations preferred;
• Strong understanding of green and circular economy principles, sustainable business practices, and CRM supply value chains;
• Commercial business experience from working in the private sector;
• Strong familiarity with climate change and climate finance is an added advantage;
• Strong network of contacts within the focus sectors will be an added advantage.

Qualifications / Other Requirements:
Essential:
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, Finance, Economics or related field relevant to the role required;
• Strong computer skills especially with MS Word and Excel and other related packages.

Role Competencies:
• Results-oriented with excellent organisational and communication skills, as well as enthusiasm and initiative;
• Proactive and motivated with a strong commitment to Self Help Africa’s vision, mission and values;
• Attention to detail and the ability to produce timely and accurate reports;
• Ability to work as part of team across different cultures;
• Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Please understand, that we can only accept and process applications via website. 
• The closing date for receiving applications is Wednesday 13th November 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Self Help Africa strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer
• All candidates offered a job with Self Help Africa will be expected to sign Self Help Africa’s Safeguarding Policies and Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. Specific roles may require Police/DBS/ vetting.

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