Project Assistant – Zambia Red Cross Society

Job Description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ZAMBIA RED CROSS SOCIETY

The Zambia Red Cross Society (ZRCS) is a Humanitarian Organization established in 1966 by an Act of Parliament CAP 307 of the laws of Zambia as an auxiliary institution that augments government efforts in humanitarian assistance. ZRCS is part of the International Red Cross movement known as International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). In line with its mandate, ZRCS works with various actors in collaboration with Government of Zambia in responding to both man-made and natural disasters.

Zambia Red Cross Society hereby invites applications from suitable, qualified and experienced individuals  to fill the position of Project Assistant

POSITION: PROJECT ASSISTANT – PETAUKE

REPORTING TO: PROJECT  OFFICER

WORKPLACE: – BASED IN PETAUKE

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

1-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

EXPECTED DATE OF DEPLOYMENT: April  2025

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Assistant will report to the Project Officer He/she will be in charge of running the field office and coordinate all Zambia Red Cross National Society programme/project activities;  He/she will undertake all measures professionally and technically appropriate to ensure effective and efficient management of project plans and resources

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in Public Health
• Diploma in Environmental management; Climate change and sustainable development
• With not less 2 years experience in the related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications
• Able to work long hours

Programme Support Functions

To ensure that the field activities are well coordinated in an effective and efficient manner in line with the project plans and allocated resources

• To oversee the day-to-day field office operations
• Preparation of project periodic work plans and update them as need arises;
• Requisitions for project office supplies and project implementation activities;
• To carry out all necessary project cycle activities, including monitoring, evaluation and timely reporting functions;
• To promote field level stakeholder engagement
• Represent the NS in field level coordination mechanism;
• Volunteer mobilisation and capacity building efforts;
• Assist with project budget tracking and provide periodic field level project financial performance updates;
• In liaison with respective project components focal points contribute to periodic (weekly, monthly) project performance updates

OTHER DUTIES

• To provide technical support to Field Officers and volunteers;
• Custodian of all project resources and assets and superintend over their utilisation
• Carryout any other duties as may be reasonably assigned from time to time by the Project Officer

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SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS CLOSES ON 7th March 2025 APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT MEET THE CLOSING DATE SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

ZAMBIA RED CROSS SOCIETY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Zambia Red Cross Society (ZRCS) unequivocally emphasize its commitment to a transparent and merit-based recruitment process. Our organization upholds the principles of fairness and equal opportunity, and we strongly discourage any individual or entity from making payments in exchange for job opportunities within the Zambia Red Cross Society. It is our firm policy to ensure that all our recruitment processes are free of charge, and any claim or request for payment should be considered fraudulent. Any financial transactions related to the recruitment process are unauthorized, and individuals engaging in such practices are not affiliated with Zambia Red Cross Society. We remain vigilant in safeguarding the integrity of our recruitment procedures and appreciate the cooperation of all stakeholders in maintaining a fair and transparent process. We encourage all potential applicants to rely on official communication channels and verify the authenticity of any information related to job opportunities with the Zambia Red Cross Society.