WE ARE HIRING

COORDINATOR – STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT TRACKING

Location : Lusaka, Zambia
Reports to : Manager – Planning

INTRODUCTION

WWF is an independent conservation organization, with over 38 million followers and a global network active through local leadership in over 100 countries, WWF Zambia was established in 1962.

Our mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world’s biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.

At its core, WWF Zambia envisions a future where both people and nature thrive. The organization works across key thematic areas: Biodiversity, Food Systems and Green Economy and Climate Action. WWF Zambia operates in three key landscapes: the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, the Kafue System, and the Upper Zambezi. These landscapes are critical for sustaining biodiversity, supporting livelihoods, and enhancing climate resilience. Driven by science, advocacy, and multi-sector partnerships, WWF Zambia catalyzes impactful solutions that ensure communities benefit from healthy ecosystems while safeguarding vital habitats for future generations.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

The Coordinator – Strategic Development and tracking supports WWF Zambia in implementing, tracking, and reporting on the 2026–2030 Office Strategic Plan (OSP). The role leads organizational performance consolidation and ensures alignment with WWF’s Project and Programme Management Standards (Conservation Standards). The Officer ensures that programme performance data, organizational KPIs, and donor-funded project results are consistently monitored, analyzed, and communicated to support decision-making, resource mobilization, and accountability.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategy Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Lead quarterly and annual performance reporting for the OSP.
• Consolidate and analyses programme, landscape, and cross-cutting results.
• Coordinate internal performance review processes including Management Review Meetings, Mid-Year Reviews, and Annual Reflection Sessions.
• Ensure indicator alignment with WWF Network KPIs, WWF Africa priorities, and donor frameworks.

2. Programme Monitoring & Data Quality Assurance

• Support teams on theories of change, results frameworks, baselines, and monitoring plans.
• Verify programme data quality and compliance with organizational and donor standards.
• Maintain monitoring tools, data repositories, and digital systems such as Panda Impact and Excel dashboards.
• Conduct periodic Data Quality Assessments (DQAs).

3. Learning, Knowledge Management & Adaptive Management

• Facilitate learning processes including after-action reviews and thematic learning events.
• Synthesize lessons learned to inform adaptive management.
• Support development of knowledge products such as case studies and learning briefs.
• Contribute to knowledge management platforms such as SharePoint and WWF Insight.

4. Support to Project & Donor Requirements

• Ensure project results feed into strategic reporting and organisational KPIs.
• Support donor reporting processes and align project-level and strategic-level results.
• Provide M&E inputs for concept notes, proposals, and donor submissions.
• Support integration of safeguards-related monitoring (ESMF, gender, social inclusion).

5. Systems Strengthening & Capacity Building

• Build capacity of staff and partners on Conservation Standards and RBM.
• Provide technical support on indicators, reporting expectations, and data management.
• Maintain standardized templates, guidelines, and tracking tools.

6. Administrative & Coordination Support

• Maintain organized digital filing systems including SharePoint.
• Coordinate timely submission of data, reports, and programmatic updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in development studies, economics, statistics, or related field.
Master’s degree is an added advantage.

Experience

• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, results-based management, or performance monitoring.
• Experience with programme and project management frameworks.
• Experience with donor reporting (GEF, GCF, EU, USAID) is an advantage.
• Experience in data analysis, reporting, and knowledge management.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and navigate sensitive topics.
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Strong organizational skills and time management.
• Adaptability and ability to work under ambiguity.
• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
• Proficiency in Power Bi and MS Excel

Behavioral Attributes

· High integrity and commitment to accountability and learning.
· Collaborative and detail oriented.
· Ability to manage competing priorities in dynamic environments.

Working Conditions

· Full-time position based in WWF Zambia Office, Lusaka.
· Occasional field travel for programme support and learning events.
· Occasional extended hours during peak reporting periods; compensated with time off in lieu.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

Works with programme teams, Finance & Operations, the Country Leadership Team, WWF Africa, and WWF Network teams.

External

Interacts with donors, implementing partners, government agencies, CSOs, and research institutions supporting M&E and reporting.

EMBODIMENT OF WWF GLOBAL BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Interested people should have interest and align themselves with the WWF’s organisation core values, which are: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration

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Applications, consisting of a cover letter, a detailed CV outlining relevant qualifications and experience with at least three (03) referees, including a current/ previous employer, copies of Academic and Professional Qualifications certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA), should be submitted via email to [email protected], indicating the position you are applying for as the subject line.

The closing date for applications is Thursday, 7 May 2026, at 18:00hrs.

Applications received after the closure time will not be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.