Project Luangwa is looking for an experienced, committed and dynamic individual for their management team!

Project Luangwa (PL) is a charitable NGO based in the UK and South Luangwa, Eastern Province Zambia. Our main priorities are supporting education and gender equality. We do this through sponsoring over 200 children through secondary and tertiary education, providing digital learning programmes and teacher training, building infrastructure and classrooms for schools, running Youth Clubs, bringing fuel efficient cooking stoves to local households and providing menstrual hygiene pads.

The role of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a new position at Project Luangwa, designed to fill a crucial gap in operational management.

The COO will form an integral part of the PL Management Team, being directly overseen by the CEO.

Job Criteria

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications relevant to management, administration, teaching or other relevant academia (must be evidenced in application).
• Previous experience in carrying out similar projects would be distinctly advantageous.
• Experience of working on similar programmes in other developing countries is highly sought after.

Essential Skills

• Minimum B.Sc. or BA (Masters preferable) in an appropriate field. Other tertiary qualifications are acceptable (e.g. B.Ed.) if the candidate has relevant experience in and knowledge of Project Management or Operations.
• Minimum of 3 years direct experience in a managerial position
• Fluent English (oral and written).  Understanding of Nyanja is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong communication skills, particularly verbal and written.
  Excellent administrative, organisational & financial management skills.
• Proven experience in computing, report writing and use of Google Suite.
  Experience in financial record keeping.

Other Skills/Experience/Aptitudes that are sought

• Experience of working within rural Zambian communities, preferably for an NGO.
• Enjoyment of spending time in the bush or remote rural areas and camping experiences in general.
• Flexibility and willingness to work beyond office hours when necessary.
• Innovation and creativity to improve aspects of the programme.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Project Luangwa is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability or age in its employment policies, operations and programmes. PL complies with all Zambian Employment and Equal Opportunity laws.

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