The USAID/Empowered Children and Adolescent Program I (USAID ECAP I) works to mitigate against the impact of HIV and improve the health and well-being of Vulnerable Children and Adolescents (VCA) through the delivery of high-impact, evidence-based, and age-appropriate interventions with a family-centered, customized approach for each VCA sub-population. The activity is being implemented by the Catholic Medical Mission Board Zambia (CMMB-Z) in partnership Grassroots Soccer (GRS), and the Catholic Medical Mission Board Inc.

About the Project

CMMB Zambia has been implementing a USAID project, Empowered Children and Adolescents Program I (USAID ECAP I) since September 30, 2020. The project will continue and is scheduled to end on September 29, 2025.

USAID ECAP I seeks to improve the social and health outcomes of vulnerable households in the high HIV burden districts of Chingola, Kalulushi, Kitwe, Luanshya, Mpongwe, and Ndola district on the Copperbelt province, Solwezi district in North-Western province, Kasama and Mbala in Northern province and Mansa and Nchelenge in Luapula Province, in close collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ).

USAID ECAP I is inviting applications from suitably qualified individuals with relevant experience for the following positions aimed at contributing to the strategic vision of the USAID ECAP I Project.

Job Title: Office Assistant -1

Location: Ndola

Reporting to: Administrative Assistant

Job Overview

The Office Assistant will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining project offices as well as performing basic administrative tasks.

Key Duties: –

• Provide efficient cleaning services to all  offices.
• Assist with the collection and distribution of mail.
• Maintaining and issuing of stationery and other office consumables
• Taking charge of serving meals/tea during meetings and other functions.
• Receive, issue and stock take items in the storeroom.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Holder of a G12 Certificate
• Minimum three (3) years work experience in a similar role
• Basic knowledge of administrative tasks
• Must be computer literate and able to operate office machines including telephone, scanners, photocopier, etc.
• Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration or related field
• Must be able to work in a cross-cultural environment.
• Courteous and good interpersonal skills
• High levels of confidentiality