Young people share a restless determination to address the problems that affect them the most. That’s where we come in. At Restless Development, we’re proud to be the banner carrier for youth-led development, demonstrating from the grassroots to the global policy levels that young people can and must play a lead role in development. As a result, Restless Development is repeatedly cited as a model of best practice in youth-led development by the World Bank, the UK Department for International Development (DFID), UNICEF, UNAIDS and others. With over 8 years of successful work in Zambia, Restless Development is now entering into an exciting new phase of strategic significance, impact and national recognition, with the recent launch of a new brand and the creation of a new 5-year National Strategy (2016-2021). The Assistant Programme Coordinator will be based at the Office in Kabwe and be responsible for implementing of The Assistant Programme Coordinator will be responsible for implementing of all key activities in conjunction with the Programme Quality unit. In addition, the Assistant Programme Coordinator will have key responsibilities in line managing and supporting the Schools and volunteers where Restless Development has a presence. They will also be the face of Restless Development in the target communities, building relationships with key stakeholders (including schools, clinics, community groups, traditional leaders and decision-makers) and local partners. Lastly, the Assistant Programme Coordinator will be responsible for For more information on Restless Development’s mission, values and work, ensuring funds are spent according to budget and our financial policies, and that all necessary data collection for effective reporting and learning is collected accurately and in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of College programmes and budgeted activities
- Support in the creation of annual operational plans Conduct monitoring and evaluation of the programmes
- Monitor programme implementation as against set targets and timeframes
Supports the reporting system by ensuring timely, accurate and consistent reports are submitted by self, volunteers - Implement the capacity building programmes with partner organisations Input in the quarterly programme reviews to ensure that there is constant learning and that key changes are not left until the annual review
- Take part in the training of volunteers across the organisation Leading and supporting the development of programme manuals
- Set targets with the Interns and College volunteers
- Develop career development plan for the college volunteers
- Conduct regular line management meetings with Interns to track progress
- Lead recruitment, selection and training volunteers
- Provide welfare and programme support to the volunteers for them to deliver
high quality project activities - Implement the health and safety guidelines within the role and ensure that
volunteers understand and are adhering to the guidelines - Ensure that college volunteers are adhering to organisation policies and code
of conduct
Qualifications
- Champions values-led decision making amongst those they work with. Innovation Adapts style to cope with change
- Offers creative approaches to improving work and encourages others to do so too
- We prove that young people can Delivers Quality Manages their time effectively to deliver quality against individual goals and supporting others to do the same
- Ensures value for money when utilising resources and efficiently processing finances
- Decision Making With guidance contributes to decision making around programme elements and internal processes by proposing solutions to challenges
- Consults with others when faced with difficult decisions
VOICE We generate leaders - We are proud to carry the banner for youth led development
- Leadership Capably manages their own workload
- Is seen as a leader amongst their peers and delegate work when appropriate
- Will typically manage Officers, with oversight of Interns and teams of Volunteers
- People Development Understands how individual goals contribute to team priorities and can help others to understand this link in their own roles
- Uses feedback to identify personal growth areas and seeks support to identify opportunities for development
- Willingly provides constructive feedback to others
- HANDS We are in it together
- We listen and learn
- Effective Communication Applies effective communication to understand the viewpoints of others and build shared understanding
- Collaboration Collaboratively delivers quality against team priorities by maintaining strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
How to apply
Application forms should be emailed to the undersigned: