Afya Mzuri is Zambian Local Non-Government Organisation and one of the leading health communication organizations. Afya Mzuri specializes in community empowerment, behaviour change, and knowledge management for health and has over 21 years of experience providing high-impact HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment programming to government, civil society, and the private sectors. Originally mandated as a provider of HIV and AIDS programmes in work place, Afya Mzuri’s service provision has expanded in recent years to focus on all aspects of health and wellbeing – specifically malaria, TB, maternal newborn & child health, nutrition, reproductive health, and lifestyle diseases – as well as HIV and AIDS.

The organization has an extensive background in behaviour change interventions, working in both urban and peri-urban settings to address health risks, combat HIV stigma and facilitate access to care and treatment. Our past and current programmes have built capacity for change within community and workplace settings, with a focus on local ownership of issues and solutions.

Afya Mzuri is a partner on the following projects – USAID-funded project called TBLON, Children’s Future Programme supported by SAVE THE CHILDREN and CIVSAM being supported by PLAN INTERNATIONAL.

An opportunity has arisen to recruit a Finance Officer and Resource Mobilization consultant to support the organization achieve its objectives and goals.

We are looking to recruit a highly experienced and mature professional to take up the role of Finance Officer. To undertake all day-to-day financial transactions of Afya Mzuri and ensure to work in line with the financial procedures of the organization. The incumbent will be required to work in consultation with the Senior Finance Officer.

Minimum skills, qualifications and experience required:

• Minimum of Diploma in accountancy or related equivalent from a reputable institution.
• At least 2 – 4 years ’professional experience in finance, with two years’ experiences in budget preparation, forecasting and donor reporting.
• A highly motivated team player with attention to detail.
• A strong ability to multi-task and work with people at all levels.
• A self-starter with a proven ability to work under pressure;
• Previous experience working in a non-governmental organization and working with USAID/EU funding or other donors will be an advantage.
• Have skills in QuickBooks, Dove payroll, and good communication.
• Must be trustworthy, works in a collaborative way, ability to work in multi-professional and multi-cultural environment and ability to coach and mentor staff.
• High levels of computer literacy.

Applicants should submit a cover letter detailing how their skills, qualifications and experience match the minimum requirements outlined above, together with a CV (maximum 3 pages) and the full contact details of at least 3 professional referees, one of which should include current employer, where applicable and the expected salary.

Deadline: November 8th, 2024. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. Please note that Afya Mzuri will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.