Matt Children’s Hope Foundation (MCHF) is nonprofit with registration No. RNGO 101/0956/2019 a section 16 under the Non-Governmental Organization Registration Act of 2019 of the laws of Zambia. It operates towards specific objectives to improve the rural lives of children. It commits its efforts to scale down the levels of poverty by observing its goal; “World of Positive Minds and Free from Poverty”. MCHF’s mission incurs to eradicate poverty through a change of mindset through holistic deliberate interventions in education, health, promoting and enabling quality services to vulnerable rural communities of Zambia. In this regard, it wishes to temporary hire a once off paid WordPress developer.
Role of the position:
MCHF is pleased to invite applications for a WordPress Designer to design WordPress PhP website.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Web Designing, Computer Science or Related
• Demonstrated understanding of national and international aid environment and trends
• At least 2 years of professional experience in the related field
• Familiar with NGO programs and trends of fundraising
Uyoya Mubita Foundation is a Non-Profit making and Non-Governmental organization aimed at supporting the underprivileged children and youths in our communities with educational support, technical skill training, and infrastructure development in order to reduce poverty and strengthen quality education and economic growth. We are looking for an experienced volunteer graphic designer.
Graphic Designer Job Responsibilities:
• Plans and illustrates concepts by designing rough layouts of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetics.
• Coordinates with internal teams, including marketing, in the design concept phase through the completion of a project.
• Obtains approval of concepts by preparing rough layouts for review.
• Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
• Obtains final copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment and by making purchases from vendors when required.
• Ensures operation of design equipment and software by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; and evaluating new equipment.
• Coordinates with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc. to complete projects.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; and participating in professional societies.
Graphic Designer Qualifications/Skills:
• Strong graphic design skills
• Layout skills
• Analytical skills
• Creativity
• Flexibility
• Attention to detail
• Deadline-oriented
• Desktop publishing tools and graphic design software
• Acute vision
• Time-management skills
• Communication skills
• Handles rejection
Working hours and location;
Remote – 3-6 days a week
Salary: as a volunteering candidate, you will be entitled to allowances from K50.00 to K5,500 a month.
Education and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, graphic design, industrial design, interior design, or equivalent experience
• Four to eight years of experience in graphic design
Deadline of this Job: 26 October 2022
The USAID Zambia Accessible Markets for Health (ZAM-Health) Activity is a five-year project to expand the availability and accessibility of high-quality health products and services in the private sector, improve health knowledge, and increase the adoption of healthy and health-seeking behaviors. The program employs private sector approaches such as marketing, social franchising, and partnerships with for-profit entities to achieve these outcomes. USAID ZAM-Health is implemented by John Snow Health Zambia (JSH) in partnership with JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), Media 365 and PharmAccess. The consortium applies a market facilitation approach to coordinate, catalyze, and harness the private sector to reach priority populations with health products, services and information.
JSI is seeking a keen and dedicated Strategic Information Advisor for the ZAM-Health Copperbelt regional office, including coverage of Central Province sites. They will support the existing Copperbelt Strategic Information Advisor, Senior Strategic Information Advisor , the Digital Health Systems Manager, and the Communications Advisor in the Lusaka office to implement a plan for ensuring project activities and successes in the Copperbelt Region are based on evidence and successfully shared with key stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
• Support the implementation of the ZAM-Heath Activity Monitoring and Evaluation plan (AMELP) in the Central and Copperbelt regions;
• Support data management, data utilization and reporting in the private sector facilities and pharmacies on the Central and Copperbelt;
• Support ZAM-Health technical teams to report into, and use, the ZAM-Health project database;
• Analyze and format data to tell a specific story through data visualization and infographics;
• Support efforts to ensure private sector ownership and use of the various digital health tools supported by ZAM-Health;
• Generate, analyze and interpret data that resonates with key stakeholders;
• Develop and submit periodic progress reports by respective project area, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences, including project team, partners, and other key stakeholders;
• Participate and contribute to the write up of quarterly reports, annual work plan and other reports as well as participate in various internal and external meeting;
• Facilitate and oversee the use and maintenance of SMARTCARE and/or other digital health systems in designated sites within the region; assist in resolving problems related to SMARTCARE and/or other digital health systems implementation; and provide SMARTCARE and/or other digital health systems coaching and mentoring as required to the private sector partners;
• Collaborate with the Provincial Health Information staff to ensure data that goes into DHIS2 and SMARTCARE TDBs are submitted and aggregated;
• Support efforts to promote Collaborative, Learning, and Adaptation (CLA) Activities;
• Be an active member of the Strategic Information team led by the Strategic Information Senior Advisor;
• Implement JSI’s Accountability Framework and Code of Conduct, and adhering to JSI’s policies on fraud management; and
• Any other responsibilities, as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required in Development studies, Demography, Multimedia, Journalism, Communications, Marketing and Advertising, Public Health or related field of study;
• At a minimum, the Strategic Information Advisor should have at least two (2) years of experience generating, analyzing, interpreting and presenting data;
• Demonstrated work experience in data management—including advanced knowledge of SMARTCARE and/or other digital health systems in use in the private sector facilities — and management information systems;
• Demonstrated work experience with PEPFAR-funded projects, preferably HIV-related projects;
• Previous experience with USG reporting requirements and procedures;
• Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize, solve problems creatively, and work under tight deadlines;
• Ability to work well independently and in a team-based environment with local and remote team members;
• Previous experience working with private sector stakeholders in Zambia is a bonus;
• Experience in using data visualization software is preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and strong interpersonal skills are essential;
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills in English required; and
• Ability to travel within Zambia required.
Job Purpose
Chitambo Agro Processing Limited (the “Company”) is a greenfield project that is owned by the Industrial Development Corporation (“IDC”) in partnership with the Chitambo District Cooperative Union (CDCU).
The Company has invested in a cassava processing plant for the production of cassava meal, starch, and animal feed for the local and regional markets.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience
1. Grade 12 certificate.
2. Minimum of a Diploma in Computer Science or other relevant fields.
3. Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
4. Professional Membership.
Competencies required for this Role
Only qualified and interested applicants who are willing to work in Chitambo District of Central Province of Zambia should submit their application letter, updated Curriculum Vitae, Traceable References, copies of qualifications, and national registration card (NRC).
If contacted for tests and/or job interviews, please take with you your original NRC, qualifications, and any supporting documents in your possession.
JOB DETAILS:
Description:
The USAID Zambia Accessible Markets for Health (ZAM-Health) Activity is a five-year project to expand the availability and accessibility of high-quality health products and services in the private sector, improve health knowledge, and increase the adoption of healthy and health-seeking behaviors. The program employs private sector approaches such as marketing, social franchising, and partnerships with for-profit entities to achieve these outcomes. USAID ZAM-Health is implemented by John Snow Health Zambia (JSH) in partnership with JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), Media 365 and PharmAccess. The consortium applies a market facilitation approach to coordinate, catalyze, and harness the private sector to reach priority populations with health products, services and information.
The Director of Strategic Information (DSI) will support and guide the monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning for the USAID Zambia Accessible Markets for Health (ZAM-Health) Activity. The DSI develops, in consultation with the DCOP, SI monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems that include appropriate indicators, baseline data, targets, and a plan to evaluate performance and produce timely, accurate, and complete reporting. The Director of SI also ensures that activity data, results, and learning are used to inform activity implementation and shared widely with stakeholders, and will actively promote and engage in collaborative learning and adapting (CLA). This full-time position is based in the Lusaka, Zambia.
Responsibilities:
• Work with the DCOP SI to design, through consultation, a research, M&E, and learning strategy for collection and use of strategic information for ZAM-Health;
• Develop and support the implementation of a Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) plan, which outlines key activities around stakeholder engagement, identifying and addressing knowledge gaps, fostering adaptive management, and sharing and applying new evidence and learning;
• Develop and apply standards and mechanisms to ensure overall technical quality of evidence-related activities including: strategic planning, project planning, performance monitoring plans (PMPs), performance monitoring, assessments, research, and evaluation;
• Support the DCOP SI in coordinating the overall portfolio of M&E and CLA-related activities, ensuring the effective use of human and knowledge resources and driving adaptive management and iteration where relevant;
• Provide direct supervision to the Digital Health Systems Manager and SI Senior Advisor, including development of individual roles and responsibilities, definition of tasks, development and documentation of professional development plans, and conducting performance appraisals.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and learning opportunities to build capacity of team in both Lusaka and Regional offices, other project staff, and government counterparts;
• Support the design and implementation of KM systems that enable effective data capture, organization, and sharing amongst stakeholders to inform decisions on private sector and health market policies, programs, and systems as well as contribute to a broader evidence base around total market approaches to healthcare delivery;
• Work with the Communications Director to develop a clear Strategic Information Plan, that outlines the products that will be produced the next five years, revise the plan as needed;
• Serve as a thought partner in the design of advocacy and information efforts to engage the private sector;
• Work with technical and program leads and ZAM-Health partners and collaborators to define strategies, theories of change, and embedded and stand-alone research activities in support of ZAM-Health’s efforts to sustainably expand the availability and accessibility of high-quality health products and services in the private sector;
• With the DCOP SI and other senior colleagues, lead the translation of learning from research and evaluation into global, national, and local policies and programs, representing ZAM-Health at global and country fora;
• Ensure that all data collection is high-quality and adheres to ethical standards;
• Facilitate coordination and collaboration between the technical team, M&E team, and F&O teams as well as country and core programs;
• With support from DCOP SI, lead the write up of quarterly reports, annual work plans and other reports as well as participate in various internal and external meetings;
• Be an active member of the Strategic Information team lead by the DCOP SI;
• Responsible for implementing JSI’s Accountability Framework and Code of Conduct, and adhering to JSI’s policies on fraud management; and
• Any other responsibilities, as assigned.
Qualifications:
• A minimum of a Master’s degree or higher in public health, social sciences, or other relevant discipline;
• Progressive experience in mid/senior position as monitoring, evaluation, and research (MER) in the public health field or of large, complex markets;
• Demonstrated hands-on practical experience setting up and managing MER systems, preferably for health programs;
• Detailed knowledge of Zambia’s national Health Management Information Systems;
• Creative problem-solver, especially when it comes to overcoming challenges with data fragmentation
• Excellent report writing, analytical and communication skills, including oral presentation skills; and
• Proven skills in knowledge management and dissemination of research or evaluation findings.