Employment Opportunity at Plan International Zambia


Plan International is a global organization that works side by side with communities in 50 developing countries to end the cycle of poverty for children and their families. Plan works at the community level to develop customized solutions and ensure long-term sustainability. Our solutions are designed up-front to be owned by communities and range from clean water and healthcare programs to education projects, economic empowerment, child protection initiatives and youth civic engagement. Across program areas, Plan’s activities are guided by a Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD) approach, which is rights-based, holistic, gender-sensitive, and inclusive.
Plan is seeking personnel to fill the positions of Gender Specialist and Cultural Communications Advisor on the USAID – funded Zambia Community HIV Prevention Project.
Cultural Communications Advisor
The Cultural Communications Officer is a full time position on the USAID funded Zambian Community HIV Prevention Project (ZCHPP). He/she will represent Plan on this consortium; reporting directly to the Plan SBCC Specialist. The Cultural Communications Officer will play a cross-cutting role, working in tandem with the SBCC Specialist to adapt HIV and other health campaign issues into culturally-sensitive and appropriate communications messages.
Gender Specialist
Position Description
The Gender Specialist position is a full time position on the USAID funded Zambian Community HIV Prevention Project. He/she will represent Plan International on this consortium; reporting directly to Plan’s Program and Strategy Manager (PSM). The Gender Specialist will have overall responsibility and lead the Gender component of the project. He/she will be responsible for ensuring that gender consideration is integrated into all areas of the project including implementation to ensure that the approach is indeed gender-transformative.
Plan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Further, Qualified Zambian nationals, including those living in the diaspora, are additionally highly encouraged to apply.
To apply please send a cover letter, USAID 1420 biodata form, and resume in English through the email address to [email protected].
The deadline for applications is Saturday 13th February, 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.