FIELD FACILITATORS , Keepers Zambia Foundation

Keepers Zambia Foundation (KZF) is a Zambian non-governmental organisation which has been working among rural and pen-urban communities since 1996. KZF focuses on improving livelihoods of disadvantaged rural and pen-urban based households and communities.

In partnership with the Ministry of Health and UK Charity Cola Life, KZF has embarked on the Kit Yamoyo Transition to Scale project in Lusaka (KYTS-Lusaka) which aims at scaling-up distribution and uptake of ORS/Zinc for diarrhoea in both the private sector format (Kit Yamoyo) and the GRZ-branded ORS/Zinc co-pack format, and to encourage appropriate hygiene behaviours in Lusaka Province through the public and private sectors, including targeting of the poorest. This project is majority funded by UK Aid from the British People (through UK’s Department for International Development) and through ColaLife’s Health Innovation Award from GSK and Save the Children.

KZF now invites applications from suitably qualified Zambian citizens to fill the following vacant positions in Lusaka:

Keepers Zambia Foundation (KZF) (x4)

Job purpose

The FF will be the direct link of the KYTS-Lusaka project with target households and communities and will report to the Project Officer in the implementation of the project.

Main responsibilities

• Facilitate the identification of target households, communities, primary groups and members including facilitation, support and creation of relevant structures in project areas
• Serve as the link between the project and target communities and facilitate information flow in either direction
• Arrange community activities through priority setting, scheduling and preparation for project field events
• Perform regular project progress monitoring activities and document key lessons and reports
• Facilitate the identification of capacity building needs of target communities
• Facilitate training activities for target communities as per need
• To facilitate all monthly participatory project monitoring activities
• Facilitate linkage of community groups to other stakeholders especially

Qualifications and experience

• Diploma in a health related field, social work or other relevant field
• Minimum of 2 years practical experience in facilitating child health and/or community development programmes.

Personal attributes and competencies

• Good communication (oral and written), project management and networking skills
• Good community participatory skills
• Fluency in spoken Chinyanja or Chichewa will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy
• Self motivated and ability to work with minimum supervision and to meet deadlines
• Willingness to work long hours

How to Apply

The closing date for applications is 16h00 on Friday,  20th November, 2015. Application letters should  accompanied by copies of qualifications and national registration card or Zambian passport, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, email address and telephone numbers and should be hand delivered, couriered or posted to the address below. Please note that NO email applications will be accepted.

The Finance and Administration Manager
Keepers Zambia Foundation (KZF)
Plot 55 Luwato Road, Roma Township
P.O Box 34745
Lusaka.

For further inquiries, phone: +260 211 293 333