Camp and Operations Manager job in Zambia

BioCarbon Partners (BCP) is an African-registered and headquartered community forestry project development and management company. BCP has launched Zambia’s first pilot REDD+ project, and now seeks a talented Camp and Operations Manager. The candidate will ideally be a highly flexible ‘jack of all trades’ and ‘master of many’: an experienced field based manager who can support all facets of Camp Management, Logistics, Administration and Infrastructure Development.

Camp and Operations Manager

The position will be field based at the Rufunsa Training Camp.
The candidate must be independent and trustworthy, and must be able to lead, and work as part of a team. Critically, the candidate must be able to take initiative, be an excellent coordinator, communicator and logistics planner. His role will be to manage the infrastructure development of the Rufunsa Conservancy using resident staff and support teams and manage all Rufunsa Research Camp activities and logistics. He will liaise where necessary with the coordinating officers of both the Village Scout and Community Engagement Teams and will be supported in infrastructure development by the Rufunsa Conservation officer.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Logistics and Administration of land management crews in conjunction with the Conservancy Coordinator, Conservation Officer, FMT leader and Village Scout Liaison Officer.
• Maintain all structures and grounds of the training camp and FMT camp in good condition.
• Manage and oversee servicing of all vehicles and equipment based at the conservancy.
• Track company inventory (equipment, materials and fuel) on a monthly basis, insure they are tagged with USAID stickers and registered. Manage store and equipment issues and stock checks.
• Manage the finances of the Conservancy, including submitting an operational budget, as well as handling petty cash, Stock Control of Rations, Equipment, Housekeeping and Kitchen.
• Submit purchase requests to the Lusaka office for approval
• Develop a tourism activity plan and establish one or more camp sites within the Conservancy
• Coordinate technical work, such as repairs to plumbing and buildings
• Supervision of field site staff, Caretaker, Field Techs, Housekeeping and Cook.
• Submit weekly bullet points to Lusaka Head Office as per instructions from Conservation Coordinator.
• Submit monthly reports in conjunction with the Conservancy Coordinator and Village Scout Liaison Officer.
• Provide logistical and material support for field operations.
• Ensure that the BCP vehicles or motorbikes are serviced regularly and usage regulations enforced by liaising with the administrator and Operations Manager.
• Ensure that the BCP vehicle logbooks and maintenance sheets are filled in on a daily basis.
• Oversee road maintenance in Rufunsa Conservancy, participate in controlled burning and other land management activities.

Competencies

• A minimum of 5 years of professional camp management and strong logistical, construction and maintenance experience in remote settings.
• Experience in managing and training teams in infrastructure development and planning
• Excellent writing and admin management skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage large teams at multiple field sites
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s license.
• Proficiency in English required.
• Demonstrated logistics, scheduling and procurement experience.
• Computer literate (MS Office)

How to apply
Interested candidates please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter explaining how you match these requirements by email to: jobs@biocarbonpartners.com with the Subject: “Camp and Operations Manager” Applications will be accepted from February 2nd , 2016 until February 5, 2016.

Call for Resumes: WASH Professionals

Call for Resumes: WASH Professionals

DAI, a global consulting firm based in the United States, is currently accepting applications from senior and mid-level candidates for long-term positions for an anticipated water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) program in Zambia. Candidates with prior experience in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply:

Management, Operations, and Procurement Areas of Expertise
o Program management and operations (in programs specific to WASH)
o Finance and administration
o Grants and subcontracts management
o USAID procurement

Technical Areas of Expertise
o Infrastructure design, management, and/or construction
o WASH enterprise development
o Behavior change communication (BCC) , Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) and/or, School Led Total Sanitation (SLTS)
o Menstrual hygiene management (MHM)
o Monitoring and evaluation

General Requirements
• Good communication skills - both written and oral
• Prior experience on USAID and/or international donor programs highly desirable
• Strong English language skills required

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should e-mail CV and cover letter referring to the position of interest in the email subject line by February 29th, 2016 to ZambiaWASH@dai.com. In your email, please reference where you saw this ad.

No phone inquiries will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Communication and Advocacy Advisor

Reference:

DD/CAA/Z

Country:

Zambia

Job Title:

Communication and Advocacy Advisor

Date requested: 6th January

Contract Grade: B

Contract Length: 12 months

Date Needed By: Immediate

New Post or Replacement: New Post

Accompanied / Unaccompanied: Unaccompanied

Exact Job Location: Lusaka, Zambia (with extensive travel to field offices in Zambia)

Reports To: Director Programmes

Responsible For: None

Liaises With: PM&E Coordinator, District Programme Coordinators (all locations), FYNEP and Climate Smart Agriculture Programme Coordinator, CD, Programme Staff, government and media

Job Purpose

The purpose of the post of Communication and Advocacy adviser will be to lead and promote advocacy initiatives, which will contribute to addressing extreme poverty in line with Concern Zambia‘s country strategic plan and advocacy strategy. The incumbent will improve the use and quality of data and documentation to effectively communicate objectives of Concern’s programmes, evidence based achievements and learning across a wide variety of target audiences. S/he will highlight the challenges of poor people, showcase innovative approaches to poverty alleviation for the purposes of learning, advocacy, and fundraising.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Advocacy strategy implementation and review

§ Lead the implementation of Concern Zambia’s advocacy strategy.

§ In collaboration with the PM&E coordinator, District programme Coordinator and sectoral Coordinators document evidence from the Concern Zambia programme in a way that will be used as input for advocacy and fundraising.

§ Prepare and disseminate documents and briefs from Concern Zambia programme data, reports, evaluation reports and follow up surveys.

§ In consultation with the programme staff prepare an annual advocacy plan which will include staff to implement the plan. The plan will address the needs and rights of the extreme poor as well as having a positive impact in raising the profile of Concern Zambia’s work.

§ Identify, plan and support relevant research to further advocacy objectives

§ Support the country programme to link advocacy initiatives to the policy of How Concern Understands Extreme Poverty and ensure that advocacy promotes the return on assets, reduction of inequalities, risk and vulnerabilities;

§ In collaboration with the budget holders plan and develop the annual advocacy budget and monitor the expenses of initiatives and activities related to advocacy;

• Collaborate with the PM&E Coordinator to develop tools to document and disseminate success stories, lessons learnt and best practices in Concern’s work through case studies, narratives and images for internal and external target audiences
• Research and stay well-informed of issues, trends, social/political/economic changes, etc. that may impact Concern Zambia’s work in particular, and development and emergency interventions in general;

Communication, Networking and Representation

§ Document and disseminate success stories, lessons learnt and best practices in Concern’s work through case studies, narratives and images for internal and external target audiences

§ Ensure that Concern is an active, contributing and engaged member of selected networks. Also, to engage , with government, (national and local), INGOs and other CSO working groups within Zambia ensuring a positive impact on the organisation and its partners;

§ Attend sector specific coordination meetings on behalf of other colleagues as necessary;

• In consultation with the Director of Programme and the Country Director establish and maintain media and public relations as required to enhance Concern and donor visibility
• Ensure all IEC materials are of the highest standard, working closely with the programme and system teams
• Proof read and edit all materials for an external audience and assist with formatting the same.
• Ensure all materials are correctly branded and advise Systems staff on the same.
• Ensure all documentation and communications are in line with the Dochas Code of Conduct on Images and Messages
• Actively take part in Concern Zambia Report and Proposal Writing
• Prepare and submit monthly situational reports in relation to advocacy input.

Capacity-Building

§ Ensure that Concern Zambia staff are familiar with the Concern advocacy guide and strategy and that it is used to inform our advocacy work;

§ Assess the advocacy learning and development needs of staff and partner organisations;

§ Gather examples of good practice both within the organisation and beyond to inform on-going advocacy efforts.

§ Provide training to key staff on Dochas Code of Conduct on Images and Messages.

§ Identify opportunities to raise Concern’s International profile, such as print or online media;

§ Fulfil any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the line manager ;

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

ESSENTIAL

§ Relevant university degree in Social Sciences, journalism, media, international relations, development studies, or other discipline, with a post graduate qualification preferred

§ At least 3 year ‘s experience in advocacy, communication, public relation or related field experience

§ Excellent ICT skills and knowledge

§ Commitment to humanitarian principles and actions

§ Knowledge and understanding of the international humanitarian/development system and the mandates of the actors involved, with ability to link this to advocacy.

§ Proven experience in influencing and lobbying for policy change and practice

§ Excellent English language communications skills (written and spoken)

§ Strong data analysis and interpretation skills

§ Good initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision

§ Experience in media engagement

§ Strong writing skills

§ Ability to work both as part of a team & independently

Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:

§ Proven ability in developing and coordinating advocacy strategies

§ Excellent skills in representation and communication and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences

DESIRABLE

§ Previous Concern experience and knowledge of Concern Worldwide advocacy strategies in Hunger

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HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please follow the below link:
https://jobs.concern.net/VacancyDetail.aspx?VacancyUID=000000002521

PROGRAMME MANAGER - SKILLS TRAINING & LIVELIHOODS

A senior management position in this fast growing NGO that is focused on skills development in the building sector in Zambia targeting men and women living below the poverty line.

You will have responsibility for all aspect of our expanding skills training programme including strategy, planning, budgeting, recruitment, managing your team, monitoring and learning.

Reporting to the Country Director you will be member of the SMT and contribute to the wider development and delivery of our programme in Zambia.

Key requirements - you do not need to have experience of the building sector although this would be an advantage. But you will have experience of developing training programmes and development programme management. You will be a strong manager with well developed communication and leadership skills.

HOW TO APPLY:

Send two page CV and short cover letter to sughra@builditinternational.org

Deadline 0800 CTA on Monday 8 February 2016

For full details visit:

http://www.builditinternational.org/programme-manager-training-and-livel...