🗣 Do you have experience in managing projects and conducting policy dialogue within the area of environment and natural resources? Do you like to travel, and have good knowledge of contribution management?

The Embassy is hiring a National Programme Officer for Environment and Natural Resources for a temporary assignment of approximately nine months, from April to December 2025.

Final day to submit your application is 15 March 2025.

Read more about the position on our website: https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/zambia-lusaka/news--events/vacancies/temporary-assignment-as-national-programme-officer-npo-for-environment-and-natural-resources/

Data Review Research and Consultancy (DRC) is a prominent research firm specializing in educational research, climate change, diversity, equity, inclusion, and refugee education. Established in 2016, DRC operates in Zambia with a subsidiary in Sweden, conducting research across a variety of fields. Currently, DRC is implementing the Urban Climate Resilience Project in Western Province and is seeking qualified and experienced data collectors for a fixed-term engagement from May to June 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct surveys with school children living with disabilities.

Conduct interviews with teachers and school administrators.

Conduct interviews with representatives of Disabled Persons' Organizations and local authority officials.

Obtain consent from participants and ensure proper filing of consent forms.

Collect and compile data from designated study sites.

Transcribe qualitative data following project guidelines.

Provide routine updates on data collection progress and any challenges encountered.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, or a related field.

At least one year of experience in data collection and record-keeping.

Proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods.

Computer literacy, with proficiency in MS Office applications.

Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Fluency in at least one of the commonly spoken languages in Western Province (Preferably Lozi and English).

Important Notes:

This recruitment is for local positions in Western Province; applicants must specify their district of residence.

DRC will not provide accommodation or relocation assistance unless in exceptional and justifiable circumstances.

Please ensure that you include 'Data Collector 2025' in the subject line of your email when submitting your application.

Mode of Application: Interested candidates should submit their Cover Letter and CV via email to:
📧 jacob.malama1991@gmail.com
📧 (CC) phirivictorsaidi1@gmail.com

⚠ Deadline for Applications: Close of business on 15th April 2025.

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews by 18th April 2025. If you do not hear from us, consider your application unsuccessful.