Employment Opportunity at the Zambia Civic Education Association: Project Officers X 2
Zambia Civic Education Association (ZCEA) is a non-governmental not for profit organisation that promotes and protects children’s rights through advocacy and civic education. It is an equal opportunity employer that places great value on hard work and reflective learning by all its employees.

Please complete all sections. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

DEADLINE: 17:00 hours, Friday 21st May 2021

Each Project Officer is expected to implement a results based participatory advocacy project performing all project management functions and she / he will work under the direct supervision of the Executive Director and will be responsible for the following major duties:

1. Initiation: Study the project’s agreement clearly identifying its initial defined scope and stakeholders, identifying linkages of the project to ZCEA programmes and aligned strategic objectives of the Association.
2. Planning: Using the respective project’s document especially the results framework, develop and document project plans (DIP), project deliverables (MEALs), requirements and schedule.
3. Execution: Implement the project utilising all schedules, procedures and templates ensuring to bring about the expected results while prudently applying allocated resources.
4. Monitoring and control: Ensure agreed and approved project is within scope, on time and within budget with minimum risks.
5. Closing: Documentation, stakeholder information dissemination, handing over deliverables and or equipment, identifying and recommending to management strategies for strengthening the sustainability of the projects’ results.

Required Qualifications and experience

• Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any social sciences.
• Knowledge and skills in applying advocacy strategies, stakeholder mobilisation and engagement is essential
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience and proven track record in (operational) RBM/ of non-governmental organisations, preferably of NGOs involved in advocacy work.
• Specialised/ Further education in Result-Based Management is an added advantage.
• Demonstrable excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to dynamic changes and fast-paced work environment.
• Understanding of the child rights framework would be an added advantage.
• Valid, more than 2 years experience, driver’s license an added advantage.

Completed application forms should be returned by email as a Microsoft Word document to [email protected] / [email protected] Please use these email addresses for all applications.

SECTION A: Personal Details

1. PERSONAL

Surname
First Name
Home Address
Mobile number
Alternative no
Email address

2. ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT

Please note we are unable to provide work permits for this role.

2.1 Are you Zambian aged 21 years and above?

YES / NO (please delete as appropriate)

If yes, please state your National ID Number:

3. DISABILITY

Please mention any special needs which should be met to help you participate in the recruitment process.

3.1 Are there any needs in terms of access to equipment or facilities that you require to enable you to fully undertake the duties of this post?

YES / NO (please delete as appropriate)

If yes, please specify and how we can meet them

4. MEDICAL CONDITION

4.1 Do you have any medical condition/s which may impede your ability to carry out the post?
YES / NO (please delete as appropriate)

If yes, please give details

4.2 Are there any needs in terms of access to equipment or facilities that you require to enable to fully undertake the duties of the post for which you are applying?
YES / NO (please delete as appropriate)

If yes, please give details

5. DECLARATION OF CRIMINAL RECORD

5.1 Please declare in a separate document any criminal record or pending criminal proceedings against you. Label the document “Private and Confidential” and send via email.

5.2 REFERENCES
Please provide contact details of two referees one of whom should be your current or most recent supervisor. ZCEA will seek confidential references from the referees you would have provided.

Referee 1
Surname
First Name
Job Title
Mobile number
Organisation/Company name and address
Email address
Relationship to you

Referee 2
Surname
First Name
Job Title
Mobile number
Organisation/Company name and address
Email address
Relationship to you

6. DECLARATION

Please declare that all information provided in this application is true. This includes both professional and academic qualifications, status of ZICA Membership and number of years of experience. Any misrepresentation of information no matter how minor will constitute grounds for summary dismissal. ZCEA reserves the right to check any of the details which you have provided in your application.

Please read, sign and date to confirm the statements below:

• I confirm that the information I have provided in all sections of this application form, are true.

Signature (digital or handwritten) Full Name
Date:

SECTION B: ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL AND WORK HISTORY

7. PRESENT OR MOST RECENT EMPLOYER

Job Title:
Date of commencement:
Date of leaving:
Full-time or Part-time:
Reason for leaving/wanting to leave:
Period of notice required:
Current or most recent gross salary per month:
Employer’s name and address:
Employer’s work telephone number:
Employer’s email:
Position’s key responsibilities:

8. WORK HISTORY with most recent first (add rows if necessary)

Date started Date left Full/Part-time? Job title and brief details of post Employer’s name and address

9. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS with most recent first (add rows if necessary)

Date completed Full or part-time? Name of institution and course(s)/subject(s) studied Certificate and grade obtained

10. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Please list:
a) Qualifications gained
b) Other courses/seminars attended in last 5 years
c) Membership of Professional Bodies
Add rows as may be necessary

Date completed Certificate Awarded/Institution/Length of Training

11. MOTIVATION STATEMENT – RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Please present your knowledge, skills and experience to the job description and person specification and tell us why you are the most suited for the job in not more than 4 pages double spacing or not more than want 1,000 words.