Project Officer – Habitat for Humanity Zambia

Kabwe
3 months ago
Full Time
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: PROJECT OFFICER Department Name: PROGRAMS
Report to Title: PROJECT MANAGER Responsible for: NONE

Position Summary:

Reporting to the PROJECT MANAGER, the Project Officer will be responsible the overall administrative, technical and financial management of project activities, ensuring the project meets its objectives and targets. The project officer develops operational plans, monitors execution and prepares periodic project performance reports with quality and effectiveness as specified below:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

  • Facilitate community mobilisation, training and coordination of project activities.
  • Collect and disseminate results, best practices and lessons learned for different events and activities
  • Identify relevant case studies and lessons from our operational areas of success
  • Coordinate capacity building and capacity strengthening of WASH management structures in Schools and Communities to plan, implement, monitor and improve quality WASH project infrastructure investments.
  • Support the design, planning, implementation and follow-up of hygiene promotion activities in supported schools and communities
  • Support the setting up and strengthening of WASH clubs in schools
  • Support implementing partner to plan, organize, supervise and evaluate the distribution of hygiene kits and reusable sanitary pads to vulnerable learners in the supported schools.
  • Support the functionality of Water Watch Groups
  • Participates in sector coordinating meetings and events such as commemorative days to share project learnings and best practices
  • Ensure project activities are coordinated with local stakeholders (Non-Government and Government)
  • Coordinate with local government and stakeholders for Community gatherings, campaigns, and dissemination of IEC materials.
  • Support awareness raising campaigns and knowledge activities informed by local communication strategy
  • Facilitate community dialogue and feedback sessions
  • Support the quality and timely execution of project phased activities against planned budgets

REPORT WRITING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION

  • Participate in the project design process of the project
  • Facilitate proper record keeping, data of events, participants, gender, age etc.
  • Preparation of periodic activity reports
  • Support the development and implementation of the project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) plan
  • Reporting of project activities to sector coordinating meetings such as DDCC, PDCC and WASH committees
  • Conduct regular monitoring initiatives and produce clear documentation of findings
  • Coordinate and manage the collection, analysis and interpretation of field data
  • Coordinate periodic impact assessments and evaluations of project work
  • Develop and update project database

SAFEGUARDING

  • Take the lead in sensitizing community level partners on safeguarding standards and practice.
  • Raise awareness on reportable cases/concerns using the available reporting mechanisms.
  • Incorporate safeguarding messages in various trainings

OTHER DUTIES

As designated by the Project Manager according to the demands of the project.

Success Criteria

  • Quality project implementation and monitoring of activities
  • Timely activity and report submission
  • Number of sector meetings and events attended
  • Project MEL plan developed
  • Collated lessons and best practices
  • An updated project data base
  • Number of functional WASH structures
  • Minimum 90% LOE on field activties

Typical Training & Experience
(Education, and Experience – briefly describe the minimum education and/or experience required)

Required Knowledge & Expertise
(Competencies and other specifics related to this role and level required)

Minimum:

  • Education: A degree in Project Management, Public Health, Environmental Health, Developmental Studies, or any related social science.

Years of Related Experience: At least 3 years of proven experience in project implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

Qualifications:

Preferred – in addition to minimum:

  • Confident and able to communicate with people at all levels.
  • Able to use initiative and work with minimum supervision.
  • Flexibility and able to respond to change.
  • Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Reliable and well organized.
  • Intermediate/Advanced outlook, word, excel and power point skills
  • Knowledge of WASH and behaviour change approaches will be an added advantage
  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
  • Professional proficiency in Bemba will be an added advantage
  • Ability to ride a motorcycle
  • Active support of HFHI Values:
    • Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
    • Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
    • Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission
  • Safeguarding: HFHZ requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

Working Conditions, Requirements, etc. – Work on Construction sites and physically fit to use a Motor bike for transport purposes

  • 40 hours of work per week, with one hour lunch break and 2 health breaks on 20 minutes each in a day.

Location: Kabwe

Will the individual in this role typically work with children or HFH beneficiaries ( Yes ).

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your letter of motivation, CV, NRC and certified qualifications to Habitat_hr@habitatzam.org.zm. Address your application to the National Director.

Kindly only apply if you meet the minimum requirements for the position. Clearly state the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line.
Closing Date: The closing date for applications is Friday, 27th September, 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Salary:

National terms and conditions, competitive and negotiable within the salary ranges depending on experience, skills, and competencies.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ZAMBIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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