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Financial Controller/Programme Officer job in Zambia

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The Norwegian Embassy is looking for a financial controller/programme officer to assist with managing the Embassy’s development co-operation portfolio.

Norway’s main areas of development aid to Zambia at present are climate-smart agriculture and food security; good economic governance including public financial management, taxation and anti-corruption; and support to women’s rights and gender equality. Norway is also looking beyond aid, and seeks to strengthen its trade and investments for Zambia.

Financial Controller/Programme Officer

Requirements

  • Minimum of five years work experience
  • Background in accountancy
  • Economics or other relevant fields
  • Experience in project, programme management and public financial management

Duties

  • Reviewing all project proposals, annual and semi-annual accounts
  • Financial reporting and audit reports
  • Strict financial management by all partners and grant recipients in line with the Embassy’s zero corruption policies
  • Managing several projects within the public financial management portfolio under the auspices of the Deputy Head of Mission
  • Assessing progress reports and ensuring good financial reporting
  • Participate in meetings with development partners, government officials, and other stakeholders

Qualifications and skills

  • Well-organised, flexible and quick to learn
  • Awareness of general development issues in Zambia, regionally, and internationally
  • Knowledge of the Government of Zambia’s systems and procedures
  • University degree at Masters Level or beyond and relevant work experience with good IT skills

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to submit CVs and a covering letter of no more than one page to the Norwegian Embassy, PO Box 34570, Lusaka or the Embassy premises (Corner Birdcage Walk/Haile Selassie)

Email: [email protected]

The deadline for applications is Monday 7 September at 15:00 hours.