Monday, February 29, 2016

EMPLOYMENT AT MTN ZAMBIA


Mobile Money Analyst

Key Responsibilities

Prepare concept documentation, marketing plans and manage the implementation
Develop in-depth knowledge of telecoms architecture and industry trends
Analyse new technology trends and innovations
Originate and manage marketing research around consumer insights and market share
Work with internal business stakeholders in the development and execution of Mobile Money plans
Analyse key internal and external performance indicators
Participate in project lifecycle and present ideas on product performance and fit to market requirements

Requirements

Business Administration, Marketing, or IT Degree
Grade 12 Certificate
3 years experience of relationship management, new business and product development, product management and customer care
2 years experience in a dynamic and fast moving industry
Demonstrate experience in primary and secondary research.

Closing Date For Accepting Applications Is 03/03/2016
Note That Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted.

Position: Tax Manager

Responsibilities

Preparation and submissions of all tax components applicable to the MTN (ZAMBIA) Ltd business.
Review monthly financial statements and calculate various tax submissions and deferred computation.
Prepare quarterly provisional tax computations.
Assist the CFO function by regularly preparing for internal and external audits.
Resolve queries raised by ZRA or any other entity with respect to tax computations
Review assessment raised by ZRA in respect of various tax computation and returns and engage if necessary
Reconcile ZRA statements of accounts and ensure payments are effected on due dates
Review contract terms to ensure that tax implications are fully considered by the business.
Engage ZRA on any tax proposals for the benefit of the business and review possible Tax reclaims.
Bring about efficiencies by review of existing processes and methodologies and recommend areas of improvement and cost reduction.
Maintain and build working relations with the stakeholders
Requirement

Degree in Accounting and full ACCA
Five years practical accounts management in large to medium sized industry
2 yrs in management role
Experience in medium to large subsidiary of multinational/telecom company
Local and International tax Legislation
Negotiation  and Presentation Skills
Closing Date For Accepting An Application Is 04/03/2016.
Note That Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted.

Contact HR jobs:  jobs@mtnzambia.co.zm

Please indicate the job title in the subject of your e-mail and use your full name and the job title you are applying for as the filename of your application. Application should consist of your letter and CV only, in a single document.

Hand delivered or posted applications will not be accepted.

* Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Friday, February 26, 2016

Finance Manager , Save the Children


APPLICATION DEADLINEFriday, 04 March 2016
TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB EMAILjobs.zambia@savethechildren.orgTO APPLY FOR THIS JOB VISIThttps://www.savethechildren.net/
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. Our Vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Save the children wishes to invite qualified individuals to apply for the following position.
Finance Manager
Reports to: Director Finance and Support Services
Role Purpose:
Responsible for the overall financial management book keeping functions of SC.In addition; the position will be responsible for efficient and effective management of SC cash flows, updating and reconciling the accounting ledgers, managing the end of period procedures, capitalization of fixed assets and ensuring the generation of monthly financial reports to head office.
Main Responsibilities
• Responsible for implementing SCI financial policies and procedure, updating and maintenance of the accounts structures, coordinating data and transactions processing and providing user technical support and training of Agresso financial system.
• Support to DFSS in preparing country annual plan (CAP) budgets and their quarterly revision
• Responsible for generating accurate and timely financial statements on monthly basis and prepare financial analysis for DFSS to review and present to SLT;
• Accountable for producing for the month financial reports (MFR) and year end financial statements
• Ensuring that each sources of Fund (SOF) budget is accurately entered in the system and generates monthly BVA reports on timely basis;
• Responsible for implement SCI financial policies and procedures, updating and maintenance of the accounts structures, coordinating data and transactions processing and providing user technical support and training Agresso
Qualifications and Experience
• A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting or Business Administration from a recognised University.Postgraduated or professional qualification such as ACCA,CIMA,CIS or equivalent would be an added advantage
• Should be registered member of ZICA with a valid practicing certificate
• Atleast 5 years relevant experience working for INGO in a humanitarian and development setting
• Strong background in external donor reporting for international NGO and experience working with major donors like USAID,SIDA,EU,ECHO etc.
How to apply
Please send only your application letter clearly stating the position in the subject line with a detailed CV indicating 3 traceable referees,one of whom should have been direct supervisor,through email to:Director Human Resources at jobs.zambia@savethechildren.org .
Closing date is on 4th March 2016

Administration Officer , Save the Children


APPLICATION DEADLINEFriday, 04 March 2016
TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB EMAILjobs.zambia@savethechildren.orgTO APPLY FOR THIS JOB VISIThttps://www.savethechildren.net/
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. Our Vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Save the children wishes to invite qualified individuals to apply for the following position.
Administration Officer
Reports to: Director Finance and Support Services
Role Purpose:
Is responsible for the all administrative processes for the SCI main office in line with Save the Children International and donor regulations.S/He shall coordinate and ensure the smooth implementation of the project administrative function and adhere to SCI administrative procedures and other donor’s regulations.The incumbent will also be responsible for the day to day administrative duties.
Main responsibilities
• Responsible for overall administration of Lusaka office ensuring smooth running of office utilities.
• Provide administrative support in organising SCI workshop, meetings and other functions as per request
• Responsible for visas, work permits, or other legal requirements for non-citizen staff
• Keep track of office leases, utility and communication lines agreements and assist in renewing them on time
• Responsible for managing store of office and kitchen supplies as per SCI guidelines.
Qualification and experience
• A Diploma in Business Administration or Bachelor’s degree in related field will be an added advantage
• At least 3 years working experience in administration including sound knowledge of USAID rules and regulation
How to apply
Please send only your application letter clearly stating the position in the subject line with a detailed CV indicating 3 traceable referees,one of whom should have been direct supervisor,through email to:Director Human Resources at jobs.zambia@savethechildren.org .
Closing date is on 4th March 2016

BIOGAS CONSULTANT , Lusaka, Zambia


Terms of Reference
Market Analysis Study for Uptake of Biogas and Bio-Slurry in Zambia
Consultant
1. Background
AgriProFocus is a partnership which aims to promote farmer entrepreneurship and food security in developing countries. The partnership originated in the Netherlands and has 13 country networks in Africa and Asia. The network in Zambia is a multi-stakeholder network which serves as a neutral marketplace for professionals from agri-businesses, producer organizations, NGOs, government, research institutions to share expertise and do business.
AgriProFocus collaborates with its members to develop innovations in the agriculture sector. In collaboration with SNV we aim to find innovations on how to improve the access to alternative energy sources in Zambia for productive uses in agriculture. SNV partners with the Embassy of Sweden to develop the biogas market in Zambia to increase access of household’s public services and businesses to renewable energy. The project aims to develop viable markers for productive biogas that will lead to improved livelihoods through increased savings on fuel and income generation from the productive use of biogas and bio-slurry, an organic fertiliser which is a by-product of biogas production. In addition to triggering consumer demand through promotion and access to finance, the E4A project will also develop the supply of bio-digesters and productive appliances through skills development and results based finance incentives, and create an enabling environment that supports market development.
It is within this context that AgriProFocus and SNV have commissioned this market analysis study in biogas and bio-slurry to address the challenges, highlight the opportunities and inform on strategies for the successful uptake of biogas and bioslurry in the agriculture sector in Zambia.
2. Problem Statement
Currently the information on the areas of potential market opportunities for biogas and bioslurry is non-existent. Hence there is a need to undertake this scoping study to intelligently inform of gaps, specific strategies and investment opportunities to promote, market and increase demand for biogas and bio-slurry in the targeted areas.
3. Goal
The main objective of this assignment is to do a study on the biogas and bio-slurry market opportunities in the following markets:
Sectors: Dairy, Pig and Poultry
Region: Eastern and Central Provinces
The study has the following objectives:
  1. Provide summarised industry, market, competitive and customer analysis including; market size, production figures, and basic pricing information of other energy sources (including renewable energy options) available to farmers, in relation to the potential of biogas/bioslurry products, in the targeted sectors and areas.
  2. Identify and analyse market opportunities; namely preferred uses for biogas and bio-slurry that stakeholders should prioritize in specific markets.
  3. Identity and analyse (strength, weaknesses and opportunities) the potential of available marketing hubs as channels to market the uptake biogas and bioslurry. This includes potential hubs – entities that work with farmers – such as agro-dealers, cooperatives, and service centres in the target sectors and areas.
  4. Identify gaps and analyse investment opportunities to improve uptake of biogas and bio-slurry use within Zambia’s energy sector, in relation to the Poultry, Dairy, Pig and Horticulture markets.
  5. Recommend next steps in the form of solutions, investment areas, possible partnerships required to promote and market productive use of biogas and bio-slurry to increase demand for biogas technology.
4. Methodology and Activities
The consultant (individual or firm) will describe the energy sector in Zambia while being specific to Eastern and Central provinces. They will identify opportunities for biogas and bio-slurry within the energy market, citing specific examples of marketing and promotional strategies, promotion and opportunities for investment.
The consultant will report to the AgriProFocus Coordination and E4A project team who will be responsible to review and approve the report.
The consultant will meet the project team to discuss the assignment and will:
  • Present an inception report with specific methodology, selected field areas, and timeframe in writing. The technical review team will give feedback / formal approval within 5 working days.
  • He/she will be in charge of organising the field programme and securing meetings with businesses and providing existing research material on the subject matter.
  • This first draft will be delivered to the technical team for review. The consultant will also present this first draft study at a validation meeting with renewable energy and private sector stakeholders.
  • Final report
Number of days allocated to activities: total of 15 days.  2 days preparation, 12 days field work, 1 day presentation validation event
Location of the activity: The proposed areas are Eastern and Central provinces. The consultant will look at a minimum of 10 districts in the two provinces as a sample size.  The consultant is at liberty to counter propose with valid reason.
Number of participants in activity: Consultant and the technical review team.
Expected result of activity:  A final report with analysis of requested content as described above.
Time period:  15 days during the period March 14th to April 15th
4. Deliverables for National Consultant
  • Incept report presentation of approach and itinerary of meetings with relevant stakeholders to APF, SNV by March 14th.
  • Present preliminary results at Validation meeting by April 1st.
  • Provide inputs on first draft of the market study latest by April 8th.
  • Provide inputs on final draft of the market study latest by April 15th.
5. Qualifications and Submission requirements for consultant
  • A degree in marketing, economics or business administration or other relevant degree pertaining to markets, renewable energy and value-chain development.
  • Experience in marketing, value chain and/or impact investment analysis;
  • Strong networks within the renewable energy sector in Zambia.
  • Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English;
  • Good communication, relational and computer literacy skills.
AgriProFocus will prioritize selecting a consultant or consultant team who are knowledgeable in Biogas technology.
A cover letter, a proposal with clear methodology and timeline, and at least one example of work previously undertaken that is similar to the proposed assignment.
The deadline for submission is March 10th, 2016. All proposals must be submitted to rmambali@snvworld.org with cc: cvanderkleij@agriprofocus.com with cc:
Interested consultants should request for the bidding document from the Senior Procurement Officer:

MEDIA PRODUCTION CONSULTANT , Lusaka, Zambia


Terms of Reference for Media Production Consultant of SNV Media Products
1. Background
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation in Zambia is an international non-governmental organisation that provides advisory services, development and brokering of knowledge, and supports policy dialogue to local organizations. The recipients of these services include the public sector, private sector, farmer groups, and civil society organizations. SNV’s activities aim to upscale and have high impact on development. To accomplish this, SNV Zambia works in partnership with the public sector, private sector and other development organisations.
SNV develops promotional media products to manage its public relations, highlight project lessons and successes, and market its services and products to donor agencies and to create demand for its services and products to end users, clients and partners.
It is for this reason, SNV wishes to hire a consultant to produce and develop SNV multimedia products for 2016.  (One year running contract)
2. Objectives
The objective of this consultancy is to:
  1. To ensure that SNV promotional materials and products follow the SNV corporate guidelines
  2. To provide attractive products to end-users to aid in project promotional activities and value chain development in SNV’s projects.
  3. To provide attractive products to donors, partners and clients that will stimulate resource mobilisation and exposure of SNVs programmes internationally and nationally.
3. Activities
The consultant is responsible for the development of multimedia products following SNV corporate and project donor (where applicable) guidelines. Promotional media products include, but are not limited to:
  • Video documentaries ( 5 – 20 minutes)
  • Short promotional clips (30 seconds – 2 minutes)
  • Television adverts
  • Radio adverts
For all products:
  • Media products must be creative and attractive while using the SNV corporate identity guidelines as basis (colours, fonts etc.). The SNV branding toolkit will be shared with the consultant.
  • The consultant will be responsible for developing the script, editing, producing and directing all media products. The consultant must ensure the media product is attractive and engaging for all actors in development with whom SNV works, including local and international civil society, donors, government institutions, local service providers, private sector, end users, etc.
Timeline: A specific timeline will be shared with the consultant to deliver the requested product of each assignment. The overall agreement will end on 31st December, 2016.
Target group: donor agencies, international and local partners, clients, and end-users.
Participants in the activity: Consultant, Project Manager, Communications Officer.
Location of activity: Consultant’s place of work or home base.
4. Reporting line
The consultant will directly liaise with the Project Manager and Communications Officer who is responsible to  provide all the texts, pictures, graphs, guidelines and all other material that will allow the consultant to do his/her job in a satisfactory manner.
5. Payment Terms
Payment will be done based on deliverables, and payment terms will be determined per assignment. Payments will be made after the Communications Officer and Project Manager approve quality of work done and after consultant has invoiced SNV.
6. Qualifications requirements for Consultant
  • A degree in mass communication (broadcasting) or other relevant mass communication qualification;
  • Experience in video editing, script writing, interviewing, and producing documentaries;
  • Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English;
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Experience producing multimedia products in various local languages – including translation skills – is a plus.
7. Submission of Technical & Financial Proposal
Your proposal should contain the following;
  1. A cover letter, and CV of consultant
  2. At least two samples of work previously undertaken that is similar to the proposed assignment
  3. Statement of your understanding of the Terms of Reference and tasks to be accomplished
  4. Complete the attached bio data form
  5. Your proposed overall budget/ price
8. Evaluation of the proposals:
The evaluation of the proposals shall be based on the following.
  1. a) Your experience – you must have done similar exercises.
  2. b) Professional qualifications
  3. c) Your understanding of the assignment and proposed method or approach to carry out this exercise.
  4. d) Your remuneration as indicated on the bio data form.
  5. e) Your proposed overall budget.
Submissions are to be made available to SNV no later than the 17:30 on 10th March, 2016
All proposals must be submitted to rmambali@snvworld.org  with cc: nsiyumbwa@agriprofocus.com
Interested consultants should request for the bidding document from the Senior Procurement Officer:

DESIGNER , Lusaka, Zambia


Terms of Reference for Designer of SNV Promotional Products
1. Background
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation in Zambia is an international non-governmental organisation that provides advisory services, development and brokering of knowledge, and supports policy dialogue to local organizations. The recipients of these services include the public sector, private sector, farmer groups, and civil society organizations. SNV’s activities aim to upscale and have high impact on development. To accomplish this, SNV Zambia works in partnership with the public sector, private sector and other development organisations.
SNV develops promotional products to manage its public relations and market its services and products to donor agencies and to create demand for its services and products to end users, clients and partners.
It is for this reason, SNV wishes to hire a consultant to design, layout and edit its promotional products for 2016.  (One-year running contract)
 2. Objectives
The objective of this consultancy is to:
  1. To ensure that SNV promotional materials and products follow the SNV corporate guidelines
  2. To provide attractive products to end-users to aid in project promotional activities and value chain development in SNV’s projects.
  3. To provide attractive products to donors, partners and clients that will stimulate resource mobilisation and exposure of SNVs programmes internationally and nationally.
3. Activities
The consultant is responsible for the design, layout and, in some cases, editing of all promotional products following SNV corporate guidelines. Promotional products include, but are not limited to:
  • Reports
  • Pop-up Banners
  • 3-fold Brochures
  • Posters
  • Fliers
  • Billboards
  • Banners
  • Cover pages
  • Capability Statements
  • Project Briefs
  • Positioning Papers
For all products:
  • Designs must be creative and attractive while using the SNV corporate identity guidelines as basis (colours, fonts etc.). The SNV branding toolkit will be shared with the consultant.
  • In cases where products will need editing, the consultant will be responsible for proofreading and editing the text of the products. The consultant must ensure the text is precise, concise and easily readable for all actors in development with whom SNV works, including local and international civil society, donors, government institutions, local service providers, private sector, etc.
Timeline: A specific timeline will be shared with the consultant to deliver the requested product of each assignment. The overall agreement will end on 31st December, 2016.
Target group: donor agencies, international and local partners, clients, and end-users.
Participants in the activity: Consultant and the Communications Officer.
Location of activity: Consultant’s place of work or home base.
4. Reporting line
The consultant will directly liaise with the Communications Officer who is responsible to  provide all the texts, pictures, graphs, guidelines and all other material that will allow the consultant to do his/her job in a satisfactory manner.
5. Payment Terms
Payment will be done based on deliverables, 100% satisfactory completion per assignment. The consultant will be paid after completion of each individual assignment. The payment will be made after the Communications Officer approves quality of work done and after consultant has invoiced SNV.
6. Qualifications requirements for Consultant
  • Professional/Official relevant qualification or certification in design.
  • Vast experience in design and editing.
  • Experience in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and/or CorelDRAW
  • Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English;
  • Good communication, relational and computer literacy skills.
  • Experience producing promotional products in various local languages – including translation skills – is a plus.
7. Submission of Technical & Financial Proposal
Your proposal should contain the following;
  1. A cover letter, and CV of consultant
  2. At least two samples of work previously undertaken that is similar to the proposed assignment
  3. Statement of your understanding of the Terms of Reference and tasks to be accomplished
  4. Complete the attached bio data form
  5. Your proposed overall budget.
8. Evaluation of the proposals:
The evaluation of the proposals shall be based on the following.
  1. a) Your experience – you must have done similar exercises.
  2. b) Professional qualifications
  3. c) Your understanding of the assignment and proposed method or approach to carry out this exercise.
  4. d) Your remuneration as indicated on the bio data form.
  5. e) Your proposed overall budget.
Submissions are to be made available to SNV no later than the 17:30 on 10th March, 2016
All proposals must be submitted to rmambali@snvworld.org  with cc: nsiyumbwa@agriprofocus.com
Interested consultants should request for the bidding document from the Senior Procurement Officer:

YOUTH ENGAGEMENT OFFICER : Ndola, Zambia


Purpose: Marie Stopes Zambia (MSZ) seeks a Youth Engagement Officer to lead on scaling up youth interventions around Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), develop and refine communication strategies for targeting youth and provide training to and capacity building of service providers to facilitate youth-friendly service delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring MSZ remains a results focused organization, achieving the greatest health impact possible. The Youth Engagement Officer will use both internal and external evidence to assist the Management Team with strategic development and will work in conjunction with the Programmes team to ensure projects deliver expected results.
Location: Ndola, Zambia
Marie Stopes Zambia (MSZ) is a results-focused social enterprise, which uses modern marketing techniques to provide family planning and reproductive healthcare. MSZ is part of the global network that is Marie Stopes International (MSI). MSZ subscribes to the MSI goal and mission, which is to prevent unwanted births and to ensure the individual’s right to Children by Choice not Chance.
It is a role requirement that the job holder must fully comply with, promote and live MSI CORE VALUES:
mission driven, customer focused, results orientated, pioneering, sustainable, people centered
Key Responsibilities
  • Work with programmes team to develop and refine a youth engagement strategy to scale up SRH service delivery to adolescents in Zambia
  • Work across all MSZ teams to increase organizational capacity to deliver youth oriented services and health promotion campaigns
  • Work with and provide technical support on Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health to the district health offices
  • Lead on the reporting and managing of MSZs youth oriented programs
  • Help district Health Offices to develop youth friendly services in health facilities
  • Assist MSZ to develop tools and health promotion messages to increase uptake of contraception among young people aged 15-19 years
    Build Internal Capacity
  • Develop, review and refine strategic documents and tools related to implementation of a youth engagement programme
  • Train and support MSZ and district health staff and community mobilizers on how to engage youth and provide a conducive environment for service delivery
  • Provide field support and mentorship to all MSZ channels and district Health Offices in implementing the youth engagement programme
  • Support field teams and district health offices in development of youth specific activities and interventions
  • Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to develop and refine SRH behavior change messages and campaigns targeting youth, as well as enhance MSZ brand recognition for adolescent services
    Management of the Youth Engagement Program
    Prepare annual work plans and budgets for the youth engagement programme and monitor progress against key objectives and targets
  • Document success stories, best practices and case studies to broaden the evidence base around youth engagement strategies
  • Conduct periodic assessments on youth engagement programme requirements and develop feedback mechanisms for client input into the programme
External Partnerships
  • Establish collaborative relationships with other youth-focused organizations implementing SRHR programmes
  • Represent MSZ in the National Adolescent Technical Working Group and other similar forums
  • Help coordinate the district ASRH technical working group
  • Planned activities implemented on time and on budget
  • Clear strategies for youth engagement developed and implemented for all MSZ channels
  • Number of success stories, case studies and best practices published and disseminated to appropriate audiences
Skills and Experience
Qualifications:
  • A first level degree in social sciences, in a field related to development (significant and appropriate experience will be considered if no post-graduate qualification)
  • Experience:
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing youth engagement strategies in SRHR
  • Demonstrated experience of project cycle management including budgeting and work planning
  • Knowledge of policy environment, national strategies and targets for adolescent SRHR
    Skills:
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Must be familiar with working in rural areas with focus on participatory processes
  • Must be willing to undertake regular visits to the field and interact with different stakeholders
  • Must have excellent communication/interactive skills and must function well independently, as well as part of a team
  • Experience of behavior change communication methods and youth counseling
  • Fluency in both written and spoken English; and knowledge of one or more local languages
Attitude / Motivation:
  • Demonstrates MSZ team member behaviours.
  • Pro MSI philosophy of social enterprise and cost recovery
  • Pro-choice
To apply for this job email your details to jobs@mariestopes.org.zm

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