Zambia Impact Network Limited (ZINL) works with the Ministry of General Education in its efforts to achieve universal primary education. Founded in 2009, ZINL is a Zambia-based non-profit organization that is working to improve the quality of education in Zambian community schools. ZINL works in Katete, Sinda, Petauke, and Lusangazi Districts in Eastern Province. ZINL is an equal opportunity employer. For more information see: www.impactnetwork.org.

Job Description

The Projects Lead will be responsible for overseeing the process of project planning and implementation. Impact Network is seeking an individual who has a strong organizational skills, attention to detail, good experience using Microsoft Office and has a robust understanding of the project circle. The Projects Lead will work closely with both the Projects & Operations team to ensure that there is best implementation of projects.

Responsibilities and expectations include:

• Lead and ensure the success of existing and upcoming projects
• Project planning – provide scope, timeline and budgets
• Coordinate exchanges with all project stakeholders
• Project implementation – efficiently execute projects, communicate effectively with all involved and manage all logistics
• Select and manage all staff working on assigned projects
• Project monitoring – update all project tools, evaluate on a rolling basis
• Identify and compensate for existing and potential problems that may hinder the success of the project
• Project reporting – comprehensively document all project activities, provide written reports and media
• Additional tasks based on organization needs

Requirements:

• Candidates should have a relevant university degree in conjunction with 5+ years applicable work experience
• Excellent organizational and leadership ability
• High competency in Microsoft Office and sharp analytical skills with the ability to navigate data sets.
• Outstanding communication and planning skills
• Experienced in working within a target driven environment.
• Ability to follow internal and external processes and multitask.
• Thoroughness, accuracy and attention to detail when accomplishing all tasks.
• Exceptionally organized with strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and present diplomatic solutions to obstacles encountered.
• Experience managing a team and projects within a rural NGO setting an advantage.
• Punctuality, reliability and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong ethics and ability to manage confidential information.
• Strong inter-personal skills, internal motivation and awareness of own limitations are essential.

This position is based in Katete, Eastern Province.

Compensation is based on education, experience and suitability for the role.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Consider your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks after the close of applications.