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We seek an Associate Programme Officer to join Nature Conserved team and work within our Global Wildlife Trade focal initiative.

This role will involve supporting the delivery of UNEP-WCMC’s suite of projects focussed on tackling one of the main drivers of species loss - overexploitation. The successful candidate will help contribute to global efforts to ensure that international trade in wildlife is well-regulated, legal and sustainable.

Key areas of responsibility
👉Analysis and synthesis of information from primary literature and from multiple sources to produce succinct technical reports for policy-makers.
👉Analysis of large datasets and producing graphical representation of the data into outputs in a clear and digestible manner for policy-makers.
👉Contribution towards drafting and compiling other publications and analyses for policy-makers, particularly in relation to international wildlife trade.
👉Respond to requests for technical information on behalf of the programme.
👉Contribute towards the implementation of the Centre’s strategy and mission to support decision-makers through the provision of authoritative biodiversity data and information.

Skills we seek
🔸Excellent written and spoken English.
🔸Excellent attention to detail and motivation to ensure that information entered into databases are accurate.
🔸Strong analytical skills and critical review of scientific information.
🔸Strong numerical skills and ability to analyse quantitative data; experience with R is desirable.
🔸Excellent time management and tasks prioritisation skills.
🔸Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Follow this link to review the job pack and person specification required for this role. https://www.unep-wcmc.org/en/vacancies/VA36
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent
Apply before 24th May 2025!

Benefits include:
🌿 Flexible hybrid working policy
🌿 Company sick pay which increases with term of service
🌿 Health cash plan contributing towards the cost of essential medical care
🌿 Generous annual holiday allowance of 25 day, plus 3 closure days over the Christmas period
🌿 Generous maternity leave, shared parental leave and adoption leave policies
🌿 Interest-free study loans

***We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the deadline date if a suitable candidate is found.***
***This is not a United Nations post***

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Good Neighbors Zambia is implementing a Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) project in Chiwena area of Mumbwa District with support from the Community Chest of Korea. The project aims to improve resilience to Climate Change among local farmers. To achieve this, part of the funding is to cover the expense under the contract for the Borehole sitting, drilling, supply, and installation of hand pumps in 13 villages of Chiwena Area in Mumbwa District.

The overall objective of the EOI is to preselect borehole drilling construction contractors or firms that will provide construction services of boreholes and hand pumps in 13 selected villages in Chiwena. The specific villages are Mika, Sokotela, Chiwena, Mutebe, Mwambanabantu, Chisaka, Choonta, Kabesa, Kauta and Kayamboma. Others include Mwanamakaya, Kapelabulungu and Sanse. The construction contractors will be responsible for the drilling of boreholes, and construction of related civil works, and the installation of hand pumps.

GNZ is inviting construction contractors to a competitive vendor selection and vetting process. Interested vendors must provide all necessary information and documentation demonstrating they have the required eligibility, competence, legally registered licenses, NCC registration Category C- grade 6, financial liquidity and capable management, and verified client references. Vendors who qualify will be preselected for the next stage of procurement to provide the specific construction services.

Eligibility: The Construction Contractor (applicant) must have and should share copies of a certificate of competency from WARMA, Valid NCC Certificate Grade 6, Category Construction (C) and Valid EIZ Certificate. In addition, the Construction Contractor should share copies of other appropriate documentary evidence demonstrating the applicant’s compliance.

The documentation required to provide evidence of eligibility shall be;

1. Certificate of Incorporation

2. Valid Tax Clearance Certificate

3. Valid Workers Compensation Certificate

4. Valid NAPSA Certificate

5. Valid NCC Certificate (Grade 6 category C)

6. Valid EIZ Certificate

7. Litigation Status

8. Documentary evidence establishing the bidders’ qualifications to perform the contract

Criteria for Selection: Interested and eligible construction contractors should provide all necessary information demonstrating that they have all necessary equipment (e.g., drilling and service rigs with respective crews), relevant experience and required professional and financial capacity to successfully complete the construction of rural water supply and sanitation infrastructures, quality, and timeline. Applicants whose applications have met the eligibility requirements (“passed”) and met or exceeded selection criteria below will be prequalified and notified invited for the next stage of procurement.

Technical and professional expertise and qualifications of Key Personnel: The construction contractor must demonstrate that they will deploy at least the key positions that meet the following requirements for each construction site. The construction contractor must provide resumes for these positions as Annexes in their submissions. Applicants may also recommend additional positions as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel proposed for deployment.

Project/Contract Manager (1)
BSc Engineering or equivalent, must be a registered Engineer, general work experience 10 years and similar works 6 years’ experience
Site Engineer (Civil) (1)
BSc Engineering / (Diploma in Water Engineering) general work experience 8 years and similar works 5 years’ experience
Hydrogeologist (1)
Degree in Mineral Sciences or related field general work experience 7 years and similar works 3 years’ experience
Quantity surveyor (1)
BSc Quantity Surveying general work experience 7 years and similar works 3 years’ experience
General Site Foremen(2)
Craft Certificate / Civil Engineering general work experience 5 years and similar works 5 years’ experience
Driller(2)
Craft Certificate / Civil Engineering general work experience 5 years and similar works 4 years’ experience
Pump Test Operator(1)
Craft Certificate / Civil Engineering general work experience 5 years and similar works 4 years’ experience
Organization’s Capacity – Machinery & Equipment: The construction contractor must demonstrate that it possesses and will deploy the following machinery and equipment for the implementation of the contract if awarded. Provide details in the Annexes.

Type of Equipment and Specifics: Borehole Drilling Crew

DTH Drilling rig 4 x 4 (can be combination drilling rig) (1)
Min 6-ton Support truck, which must be 4 x 4 (1)
Equipment for Drilling Hole Diameter (130mm) (To drill up to 60m)
Temporary casing available, ideally flush threaded at diameter 6’’(≥ 30 m each)
Air compressor (Min 17 bars) (1)
Geophysical equipment( 2 resistivity meters (No sticks, coconut or similar!)
Pumping test equipment, including accessories ( 2)
Rods, minimum 70m, per rig (70)
Light vehicles (1)
Generator set and welding Equipment (1)
Past Performance : The construction contractor should submit a summary of similar construction contracts completed, including client name, duration, cost, a brief description of the service, and contact details of a person knowledgeable of works performed in the last five years. Provide copies of contracts or purchase orders to demonstrate past performance. Provide details in the Annexes.

Financial Capacity: Applicants must demonstrate access to, or availability of, financial resources such as liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other financial means, other than any contractual advance payments to meet the necessary cash-flow requirement. The applicant should submit audited financial statements for at least the last three years demonstrating soundness of applicant’s financial position and its prospective long-term profitability. Provide details in the Annexes.

Registration with Zambia Public Procurement Authority: Construction contractors registered with ZPPA have added an advantage and will receive a higher rating. Provide details in the Annexes.

Submission Guidelines

Applicant’s EOIs should be in English and may not exceed 5 pages; however, an applicant cover page, executive summary, and annexes are not included in this page limitation requirement. Additional pages over the maximum allowed will be removed and not evaluated.

Submit a complete EOI in PDF format via email to:zambia@goodneighbors.org

Include reference number 01-25-CCK/GNZ-CSA Project in the subject line of the submission. The application should be addressed to: Attention: CCK-GNZ Climate Smart Agriculture Project.

Note: Any EOI received after the deadline for submission shall be declared late and will be rejected.

Successful prequalified applicants will be notified and will be provided with additional information for further procurement actions associated with this EOI. This is not an RFP, do not submit information on pricing.

Questions Due:

Any questions regarding this EOI may be sent to zambia@goodneighbors.org by April 11, 2025, at 17:00hours Zambian Time.

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.

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.