Cash & Voucher Coordiantor – Emergency Response Programme – Food Crisis: Plan International Zambia

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT PLAN INTERNATIONAL ZAMBIA

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-governmental organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Child protection is key in all that we do.

Working in Zambia since 1996, Plan International Zambia’s development and capacity building programs focus primarily on Education, Health, Water and Sanitation, Economic Security and Youth Empowerment, including Child Protection and Participation. Plan International Zambia has programme areas in; Central, Luapula, and Eastern Provinces including in Lusaka, where the Country Office is located.

Plan International Zambia seeks to recruit suitable, self-starters and experienced candidates for the following positions to be based in Kabwe, Central Province:

CASH & VOUCHER COORDINATOR -EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAMME – FOOD CRISIS – X 1 – TEMPORAL POSITION (3 MONTHS)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The incumbent’s mission will be to ensure that the cash and voucher programs are implemented based on the standard operating procedures of Plan International Zambia. The Cash Voucher Coordinator will work closely with the Project Manager, Nutrition and Cash Interventions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical support and identify training needs of cash and vouchers team officer
• Ensure that the cash and voucher programs are implemented based on the Standard Operating Procedures (preparatory activities, voucher system set up, vendor contracting, distributions, system monitoring, reconciliation, etc.)
• Contribute in reporting, project tool preparation and project designs under the supervision of the technical advisor and/or Program Manager
• Provide technical assistance on cash and voucher issues to other Plan International Zambia departments based on the request of the technical advisor and/or Program Manager
• Represent Plan International Zambia in coordination meetings in the cash working group meetings in the absence of technical advisor and by the request of the advisor or Program Manager
• Support the design and implementation of market assessments, take lead in the management of field teams during these assessments under the supervision of the technical advisor and/or Program Manager.
• Provides weekly written reports to a technical advisor and Program Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Economics, Political Science or related field is preferable
• At least 2 to 3 years in cash and voucher programs desired
• Previous work experience in community development or with an INGO (preferably in child protection)
• Good command of English is a must
• Experience in food security interventions desired
• Good understanding of markets, background in economics strongly needed
• Good command of Microsoft Excel and Word is a must
• Must be a registered member of the EAZ or a relevant institution

To apply, kindly send through your application letter and CV, clearly stating the job title of interest to [email protected] or drop off applications at the Plan International Zambia – Kabwe office, opposite Immigration Offices addressed to the address below:

The Programme Area Manager

Plan International Zambia

Central Programme Area

Marshal Avenue,

Plot No. 196

P.O. Box 81494

KABWE

Applications should reach the undersigned not later than Friday 06th March 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Plan International provides equal employment opportunities to qualified and experienced women and men. Women are especially encouraged to apply.