Our client, an international cooperating partner operating in the development finance  sector based in Lusaka, requires for immediate employment, a highly credible, goal-oriented, dynamic and suitably qualified individual to fill the vacant position of;

SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 
The successful candidate will be responsible for  implementing a regional project for the promotion of small-scale entrepreneurship and facilitating access to financial services for entrepreneurs.
Key accountabilities include the following; 

  • Independent planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities 
  • Development of tailor-made concept papers, solutions and methods for financial literacy and climate change resilience.  
  • Representation of the project in Financial Literacy and World Savings Day Working Groups 
  • Managing and fostering the implementing partner network 
  • Identification and acquisition of new partners 
  • Planning and implementation of workshops and meetings 
  • Handling of allocated project funds and regular reporting. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES 
  • Full Grade 12 School Certificate with minimum O-level credits including English and Mathematics 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Project Management, Finance or equivalent 
  • Master’s Degree in the aforementioned programs is added advantage. 
  • At least 5 years work experience in the field of coordination of programs or management of projects in public, non-governmental or international organisations of which at least 3 years’ experience should be in the Zambian financial sector 
  • Excellent and proven project management skills 
  • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills 
  • Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office 
  • Experience working with donor funded projects is an added advantage 
  • Highly organised, flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and ability to work well under pressure 
  • Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
If you meet the above criteria and are interested, please email your CV to; jobs@careerprospectslimited.com

http://www.careerprospectslimited.com

Closing date for receiving applications: 30th January, 2023
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