Fostering Accountability and Transparency (FACT)

Counterpart International is a global development organization that empowers people and communities to implement innovative and enduring solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges. For 50 years, Counterpart has been forging partnerships with communities to address complex development challenges and building effective governance and institutions. For more information visit www.Counterpart.org

SUMMARY:

Counterpart International is implementing a USAID funded 5- year Cooperative Agreement for the Fostering Accountability and Transparency in Zambia (FACT Zambia) project. The program will improve the ability of Zambian civil society organizations (CSOSs) and citizens to collaborate with selected government entities to enhance and promote transparency and accountability in the delivery of targeted public services. The first objective of the program is to encourage civic participation among Zambians by strengthening the ability of CSOs to engage with grassroots constituencies in the areas of education, health and HIV/AIDS, sustainable rural livelihoods, and environment. The second objective aims to increase and improve the engagement between citizens and government service providers in these sectors.

 

Counterpart has a vacancy for the position of Education and Capacity Building Governance Officer.

SUMMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide vision, leadership, strategic management and oversight of the program’s education-related activities in Zambia.
• Inform the technical direction of the project and provide technical expertise to program design, collaboration activities, and reporting to support community engagement and oversight in education management.
• Broaden the scope of FACT to consistently link and draw from new developments in the education sector and especially with other USAID funded projects.
• Promote and support the integration of gender and inclusiveness as defined by the FACT integration strategy.
• Mentor sub-grantee partners and constituents to deliver program effectively and efficiently.
• Guide and ensure the highest quality of project monitoring, evaluation, reporting and communications.
• Organize regular field monitoring visits of sub-grantees, and ensure timely and comprehensive report (monthly, quarterly and annual)
• Support the Grants officer in ensuring that sub-grants are compliant and report any deviations from the project design.

Candidates must meet or exceed the following requirements for this position:

• Bachelor Degree in education, social science, or related field with minimum of 5 years’ experience in successfully implementing education governance and social accountability projects with an excellent understanding of sector policy, advocacy, accountability and transparency issues in Zambia
• A team player, with a flexible but purposeful mindset.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to travel regularly to support partners outside of Lusaka up to 30% of your time

 

How to Apply

Submit your CV and Application to: Please submit your CV of no more than four (4) pages with a covering letter to [email protected].

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