Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 20 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Purpose of the Position:
The six (6) Project Officers will be responsible for field level activity implementation of The Climate Change Resilience Project under the leadership of the Climate Change and DRR Coordinator. This role will work closely with Provincial and District level Government Leads on climate change as well as implementing partners in project sites in Southern Province, North Western, Central, and Lusaka Province. He/she will be responsible for documentation and reporting as well as budget management. The role will support partner’s capacity building initiatives at all levels, networking and representation, supporting advocacy efforts as well as monitoring and evaluation, among others.

Key Responsibilities:
The key responsibilities of the Project Officer will include, but are not limited to:
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of the project activities in the target district as outlined in the project document and work plan.
• Lead activity implementation in the target district and provide substantive project direction for the implementation and assessment of the project, including the collection and compilation of relevant background data and information, monitoring and evaluation.
• Facilitate technical training and competence building on Climate and Environmental Stewardship (CES) for partners and rights-holders.
• Support the Project Coordinator in workplan implementation, by monitoring progress against the workplan and facilitating activities as required.
• Monitor and keep abreast of the Climate change situation in the district of operation and develop and maintain a knowledge base on these issues.
• Ensure all project activities are implemented timely in line with detailed implementation plans and ensure diversions are identified, timely elevated and resolved.
• Networking, collaborating, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders, including research institutions, environmental organisations, NGOs, technical working groups, and relevant authorities and government departments.
• Compile and prepare reports as required in line with project requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Diploma / Bachelor’s degree level in Climate related field including Natural Resource Management, Climate Change studies, Geography, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Management.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience in climate resilience in humanitarian and development settings.
• Strong ability to mobilize communities and children, build partnerships, solve problems, guide and motivate people toward the achievement of agreed goals.
• Experience with participatory community-led approaches to design and implementation of programmes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of international and local policies and frameworks relating to climate change area is necessary.
• Good analytical and report writing skills.
• English language proficiency a must, local languages an added advantage.
• Strong communication (verbal and writing skills), interpersonal and representational skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to dynamic changes and fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and in a cross-cultural environment.
• Computer skills inclusive of word, Microsoft excel, and power point.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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• The closing date for receipt of applications is 27th November 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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