Job Summary

This strategic role is to oversee and coordinate all operations under the Lavushimanda Community Conservation REDD+ (LCC) Programme:

Proactive and strategic thinker with a passion for managing complex projects from project concept to implementation and following sound monitoring and evaluation approaches

The LCC programme, which started at the end of 2022, supports three Community Forest Management Groups (CFMGs) to manage their community forests in Mabonga, Mwenda, and Salamo areas of Mpumba Chiefdom as well as engages private landowners in the Mupamadzi Farmblock to support a holistic landscape vision that delivers long-lasting benefits for conservation and for the community. This project is developed as a REDD+ carbon project.



Roles and responsibilities

1) Responsible for developing, implementing and coordinating all programme operations under the LCC programme.

2) Responsible for Quarterly reporting to HQ and WFZ Board

3) Support programme and organisational strategic planning and identify areas and opportunities for improvement and programme growth

4) Supervise all programme-level staff with direct reporting lines and manage all HR obligations of the LCC Programme such as staff recruitment and performance appraisals as well as the Grievance Redress Mechanism for staff and stakeholders/partners.

5) Lead and responsible for annual project work planning and budgeting

6) Responsible for budget disbursement and management and supporting the Finance & Admin Manager with financial quarterly reporting of the LCC Programme.

7) Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard programme operations and growth

8) Responsible for managing all partnerships and stakeholder engagements within the landscape e.g. with private landowners, local GRZ departments and other organisations operating in the area.

9) Responsible for programme visibility through production of mass media materials and representing the LCC Programme at various fora and networks

10) Provide support to technical advisors and Country Director for program development

11) Co-ordinate the deliverables of the MEL Manager and REDD+ Technical Advisor with regards to REDD+ MRV obligations



CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education:

Essential: M.Sc. or equivalent experience in Conservation, Development Studies, Project management, Climate change
Desirable: certificates/training in leadership, human resources, monitoring and evaluation
Work experience and skills:
Essential:

Minimum 7+ years of relevant work experience, with demonstrated practical experience in leading multi-faceted and complex natural resource management and community engagement programs spanning different stakeholders and partners in the forestry sector or related fields.
Excellent stakeholder and partnership management skills, including experience with leading multi-stakeholder conversations as well as in negotiating and conflict management
Strong leadership skills & team player, with a strong ‘can do’ attitude and excellent problem solver
Excellent management, coordination, training, reporting and communication skills
Ability to develop, manage and deliver timely on complex workplans and associated budgets
Competent with Google Work suit, Microsoft Office applications, and other relevant computer skills. A workable knowledge in GIS will be an added advantage
Clean and excellent track record and references
Excellent ability to produce technical and financial reports
Excellent analytical ability to review technical and M&E reports
Working knowledge of Statistical Analysis and data summarisations
Desirable:

Experience with specific Carbon project management is considered a plus
Knowledge on natural resource management.
Exposure to and experience with the NGO sector
Experience with Natural resource management tools such as Earthranger, SMART
Knowledge in mapping and monitoring for conservation through GIS software, KoboToolbox/ODK and GIS Cloud, or other equivalent phone monitoring is considered a plus
Language: Fluent in English (both speaking and writing) and Bemba/Bisa (both speaking and writing)

Other requirements

Driving license
Flexible in terms of travelling and working conditions
All academic and professional certificates should be certified by the Zambia Qualification Authority (ZAQA)
Application Procedure

Please send applications to recruitment.zambia@weforest.org with your CV, a motivation letter (maximum one page), and two recent references by 30th April, 2025.
Ensure the job title is mentioned in the subject of the email, and indicate where you saw the job post.
In your motivation letter, we encourage you to share what makes you interested in working with WeForest and how your experience aligns with the role.
Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your interest.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Success Entrepreneurs Choice Financial Services (SECFIN) a fast growing microfinance institution with the aim of offering financial services to business owners and individuals in formal employment. Our institution is looking for a TELLER to join our team in Chingola.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Depositing and withdrawing funds from the company account.
Cash disbursement to clients.
Receipt cash payments from clients.
Handle cash balancing and reconciliation at EOD.
Support the branch team with administrative tasks, filing, and data entry as needed.
Any other task given by the Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Grade 12 certificate
Minimum qualification of Diploma in any Business related program with 1 year work experience.
Basic knowledge of math.
Paying attention to detail.
Excellent customer service skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of MS office package
Self-motivated and organized
Must be a resident of Chingola.
Interested candidates who meet the above job requirements should drop their cover letter, detailed CV and copies of academic and professional certificates at Hardwork Shopping Complex Room 11, Chingola or send in one pdf document to carol.mutale@entrechoice.com CC bright.nkulukusa@entrechoice.com indicate ‘SECFIN Teller’ on the subject field.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date for application is 11th April, 2025.

About Children International

Children International (CI) is a global non – profit organization whose vision is to bring people together to end poverty for good. Its mission is to connect people around the world in the fight to end poverty. Working together, we invest in the lives of children and youth, build the healthy environments that they need to thrive, and empower them to create lasting change in their own lives and communities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/SCOPE

Orient parents/children and mobilize children/youth for the education and tutoring program.
Maintain batches of children and conduct in person/virtual tutoring sessions in accordance with the Zambian education curriculum.
Coordinate with local schools where sponsored children/youth attend, to determine target students in need of additional/supplemental support.
Evaluate the children by using the tools provided and share with supervisor.
Conduct regular meetings with parents (quarterly or depending on Agency program design).
Conduct home visits for children who are irregular or drop out from the program.
Use the curriculum—defining the key message and the activities and gather or prepare materials for the sessions.
Distribute stationery to children enrolled under the learning resource center or classroom at the community center.
Host regular orientations with parents, and possible home visits of children who are irregular or drop out from the program.
Facilitate life skills activities based on the frequency established by the agency.
Coordinate with local educational institutions, community partners in education, and other organizations and experts in order to support sponsored children/youth, academically.
Ensure the physical, emotional, and mental safety of all children.
Ensure the learning resource center is child friendly and a safe space for children.
Participate in distribution activities as determined by the agency.
Conduct all required program activities and reporting in accordance with work plan, organization policies and procedures.
Collaborate with other staff members on projects and activities
Collaborate with all concerned staff members particularly under the guidance of Education Coordinator and Community Center Coordinator.
Strictly observe confidentiality and strong ethics with respect to all beneficiary information/data.
Collect data on a regular basis to support measurement of achievement against the performance indicators.
Check data quality with program stakeholder partners, center coordinator, MEL lead and program lead.
Produce activity reports and other M&E findings and prepare presentations based on M&E data as required.
Support MEL Lead, Center coordinator and Program lead to review quality of existing data in the project subject areas, the methods of collecting it, and the degree to which it will provide good baseline statistics for program evaluation
Comply with and adhere to the agency’s policies, safety and security protocols and child safeguarding norms and guidelines by self and all stakeholders both internal and external.
Promote diversity and inclusion, value other cultures, and demonstrate respect while relating with all organizational constituents irrespective of their race, color, faiths, gender, sexual orientation, age, caste, disabilities, experiences, beliefs and ethnicity
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KEY SKILLS:

University Degree in education /equivalent is highly desirable.
At least 1 -2 years teaching experience of primary/secondary grade children, with proven didactic skills.
Experience delivering education sessions using different teaching methodology and medium of instruction (including online teaching techniques, classroom method, hybrid approach -a mix of classroom and online teaching-, etc.)
Ability to establish rapport with children and parents in a way so that the children willingly participate and improve academically and behaviorally.
Ability to provide creativity and innovation, dynamic activity, planning sessions, and comfort with technology.
Good facilitation and interpersonal skills to conduct field visits, meetings/session/training in vulnerable communities with different stakeholders
Strong written and oral communication skills – in English.
Strong computer skills especially MS office, as well as understanding of the importance of digital tools in student learning, with use of different digital platforms for enabling student learning as well as search for content, prepare teaching plans and progress reports etc.
ATTRIBUTES

Ability to work with children and understanding of child related issues
Self-motivated and proactive with a high level of compassion, empathy, integrity, and passion to work on complex social causes, especially the cause of children and youth
Actively pursues learning and self-development; seeks feedback; modifies behavior considering right feedback.
Believes in collaboration and teamwork
Understanding of social sector interventions particularly in education
Communication skills in English or other local languages as relevant
Children International firmly supports the principle and philosophy of equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of age, race, caste, gender, sexual orientation, creed, disability etc. Our talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to promoting diversity within the organization, alignment to our vision, mission and values as well as protecting children and vulnerable youth from abuse and exploitation

Children International – Zambia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, and associates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subjected to appropriate screening and satisfactory references prior to appointment

WE ARE HIRING!
Position:
Brand Executive - (BE001)
Business: Seba Foods Zambia Limited
Location:
Lusaka, Zambia
Reports to: Marketing Manager
Job purpose
The Brand Executive is responsible for supporting the development, execution, and evaluation of brand marketing strategies and initiatives across the Food and Beverage divisions. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, this role ensures consistent brand messaging, positioning, and visibility across all channels in alignment with the company's strategic goals. The incumbent will play a key role in driving brand awareness, market penetration, and customer engagement through effective campaign planning, market analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Key Qualifications & Requirements
1. Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in marketing, advertising, or communications
2. Minimum 5 years' experience in Brand Management
3. MBA in marketing added advantage

Key Competencies

1. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and customer relationship management (CRM) tools
2. Working knowledge of HTML and design and email software
3. Experience in budgeting and forecasting
4. Knowledge of traditional and digital marketing, content marketing, and social media marketing
5. Experience using data analytics software for research
6. Excellent communication and presentation skills
7. Strong analytical skills to derive trends/projections/forecasts and more.
For all interested candidates, please email an updated CV and relevant qualifications to careers@260brands.com with Brand Executive in the subject line. Please also fill in the short candidate assessment survey by clicking the link below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BWXZLY3
Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and a privately owned vehicle.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Visit -
https:/260brands.com/careers/
to learn more.

Employment opportunity at ZCCM Investments Holdings

PIc: Re-Advertised

• Executive Assistant (01)

Apply by 30th April 2025. For more details:

https://shorturl.at/jIR20

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#JobOpportunity

Head - Consumer Lending

We are looking for a dynamic Head of Consumer Lending to take charge of a high-impact business vertical in Zambia!
Reporting to the Country CEO & Group Head – Retail and Products, this role is your chance to shape strategy, optimize profitability, and steer the future of Consumer Lending function.

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Key Responsibilities
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and document Functional and Achieve Interest Income target
• Achieve Loan Book Growth Targets
• Reduce provisions
• Maintain NPL with set targets
• Ensure good performance of the loan book
• Ensure Write-offs and Restructure are adequately managed
• Accurate and proactive cost management of the entire Consumer Lending Business Vertical
• Ensure adequate and successful loan book management adhering to NPL limits and Collections Percentages
• Constantly review and update Consumer Lending Credit Policy in line with loan book Performance results
• Recoveries Management – Loss/write-off accounts
• Ensure Good Business Governance – Internal Audit Items, AML and CFT Training
• Ensure internal and external auditors are well managed and all information is delivered in a timely manner to ensure success in audits
• Ensure accurate and adequate management of Life Insurance and Insurance Brokers
• Ensure all credit requirements for the Consumer Lending Business Vertical
• Manage the entire Consumer Lending Business Vertical Team
• Foster the implementation and execution of the Bank’s Values and Beliefs
• Attend all Board, EXCO and Management Committees with the correct and updated information
• Report accurately to all Board and Local Management Committees
• Manage Human Resources in the Consumer Lending Department, Mentor & Guide staff, ensure growth and adherence of the Bank’s culture and expectation and Values
• People Management for the entire department with direct reports to ensure their team is adequately managed for cost
• Ensure all reporting is delivered on time and in full
• Reporting – Locally to internal stakeholders and externally to Group apparatus
• Ensure Business Vertical Systems are correctly managed

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Skills, Knowledge, and Competencies:
• Problem solving/decision making
• Team player/Flexibility
• Communication and Influence
• Assertiveness and decisiveness
• Diagnostic thinking
• In depth knowledge of payroll deduction consumer lending
• In-depth knowledge of accounting concepts, principles and standards
• Knowledge of business products
• Good customer service Skills

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Qualifications and Experience
• A Masters or postgraduate degree from an accredited university
• Degree in finance, banking, business or related area
• minimum of 7 years non-banking financial services and knowledge of retail loans and Micro lending
• Candidates need to have 4+ years senior management experience

How to apply

To apply please submit your application, updated CV, and any other relevant documents to:

https://rcssl.cloud.processmaker.net/webentry/17/appliction-Form:country=ZM

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged
Deadline for all submissions is Wednesday, 16th April 2025.

Botswana • Malawi • Mauritius • Mozambique • Zambia • Zimbabwe

Graduate Trainee
Internship Programme

Chilanga Cement Plc is the leading supplier of building materials and major construction solutions in Zambia and the regional market. The company operates a network of facilities, which includes two integrated Cement plants (with a combined capacity of 1, 500, 000 tonnes per annum) in Chilanga and Ndola, and distributes by road and rail to all corners of the country and Southern Africa.
Joining Chilanga Cement means being part of a successful organization that builds its business strategy around product innovation. For Chilanga Cement, People Development is an investment in the future. Training and skills development mean employees can take control of their own careers; everyone builds their own rich and diversified career portfolio. You hold the keys to your success!
Dear Future Leaders,
Chilanga Cement is proud to announce the launch of its Graduate Internship Program for 2025, Step Up.
Are you a recent graduate eager to launch your career in a dynamic and fast paced industry? Join our Graduate Internship Program and gain hands-on experience in a leading manufacturing organisation committed to innova-tion, excellence and your professional growth.
The Step-Up Graduate Internship program is designed to provide you with meaningful, real-world experience across various departments within our organisation. Over a period of twelve months, you will work alongside experienced professionals, take on challenging projects, and contribute to impactful work that shapes our products and services. You will gain the exposure that will enable you to explore our business, the various fields of expertise and most importantly your potential.
Eligible graduates should meet the following criteria:
• 25 years of age and below
• Recent graduate (within the last 24 months)
• Strong academic performance
• Eagerness to learn and adapt
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

To apply, please send your CV, Grade 12 results, NRC, certified copies of qualifications and academic transcripts to

recruitment.zambia@huaxincem.com

with the subject line "STEP UP"
The closing date for submissions is 13th April, 2025.
Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.