• Company: Pact Zambia
• Location: Zambia
• State: Lusaka
• Job type: Temporary
• Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Zambia

At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities. Now more than ever in its 42-year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over their future.
Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides. Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for development

Project Summary

Pact is launching a pilot programme to develop a proof of concept/business case for cobblestone paving as an alternative to tarmacking in certain environments in Zambia. Part of the project will involve establishing a pilot cooperative of pavers and linking them to business opportunities. Pact believes the project could be transformational in raising the profile of cobblestone paving as a more cost-effective, sustainable and environmentally friendly way to surface many roads in Zambia (particularly in CBDs, compounds, public buildings such as hospitals and universities etc.).

Position Summary: To develop and market a business case for cobblestone paving in Zambia, support the establishment and capacity of a paving cooperative, and manage a pilot road paving project.

Key Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with Pact Zambia and Pact Mines to Markets staff, develop a proof of concept/business case for cobblestone paving of roads in Zambia;
• Market and promote cobblestone paving through coordinating advocacy workshops, and preparing promotional media (print and film);
• In conjunction with relevant Pact staff, support the capacity development, economic strengthening, and formalization of a pilot cobblestone paving cooperative;
• Support the pilot cooperative to secure commercial contracts;
• In conjunction with the pilot cooperative and relevant Pact staff, review and optimize cobblestone paving techniques;
• To compile reports on project progress in line with requirements from Pact HQ.

Person Profile:
Essential skills and experience (please do not apply if you do not meet these criteria):

1. Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (e.g. civil or construction engineering, business management, development studies).
2. Has completed the course in cobblestone paving technology.
3. Experience in road construction methods and equipment used in Zambia;
4. Experience in marketing and business planning;
5. Experience managing, training and leading a team;
6. Good written and spoken English, and interpersonal skills

Desirable skills and experience:

• Experience in small-scale quarrying, mining, and stone chiseling;
• Has worked for an international non-governmental organization (NGO).

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV with a cover letter providing evidence of why they are the preferred candidate for this role, and details of two referees who will be able to allude specifically to the candidate’s capacity to carry out this assignment. Application Letter & CV should be emailed to [email protected] indicating the job title in the subject line on or before 17 March 2019.

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.