POSITION PROFILE

Position: Commercial Lead

Location: Lusaka, ZM

Contract: Permanent

Probationary Period: 3 Months

Submissions: careers@netone.co.zm

Reporting Manager: General Manager.

Who’s Hiring?

NetOne is a leading technology services Group based in Lusaka, Zambia. Since its inception is 2007 the group has grown to be Zambia’s leading technology service provider offering a range of solutions including client computing and enterprise business solutions with long standing relationships with leading OEM manufacturers across the ICT sector. NetOne owns and operates Zambia’s first Tier III carrier neutral data offering colocation services, infrastructure as a service and software as service. NetOne also owns and operates the Swish Pay platform enabling digital payments from consumer to merchant through its integrations with Visa, MasterCard and Mobile Money platforms. The group continues to innovate in launching new products to the Zambian market and is therefore looking to grow our team!

If you are an individual that believes in career progression, innovative, fearless and want to be on the winning team, we are the team for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Play an integral role in new business pitches and hold responsibility for the effective on-boarding of new clients.

• Comprehensive business knowledge to create realistic sales projections and developing strategies for increasing market share.

• Be Responsible for the development and achievement of sales through the direct sales channels.

• Focus on growing and developing existing clients, together with generating new business.

• Prepare tenders and responses to Requests for Proposals’ in line with customer requirements.

• Act as the key interface between the customer and all relevant divisions within the group.

• Strong strategic and negotiation skills to make sound commercial decisions

• Collaboration with other company departments, such as marketing or finance, to offer customer support

• Handling client objections and concerns with customers and suppliers and escalate when necessary

• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on invoiced, projected sales and closed deals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration , Information Technology or related fields
  Masters Degree in  Business Administration , Commercial field, Information Technology or related field is added advantage

• At least 4 – 8 years’ experience in a sales or pre-sales role with Information & Communications Technology (ICT) solutions companies selling Cyber Security Solutions/Servers/Storage solutions to corporate clients.

• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office – Word, Excel & PowerPoint
  Good understanding of the ICT Industry

• Knowledge of technology products and services (Servers – HPE/DELL/Lenovo/Storage – NetApp, Nimble, DELL EMC, HPE/Cyber Security – CISCO/Fortinet/Palo Alto/Sophos/Virtualization-VMWare)

• Previous experience in Account Management or Territory Sales

• Strong account management and relationship building skills;

• Experience of managing large accounts at head office level;

• Highly self-motivated and ambitious;

• Focused, accountable, responsible and dedicated.

• Teamwork skills with a problem-solving attitude.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proven track record of meeting target

• Ability to lead by example and act with integrity

• Must have Valid Driver’s license.

Undertaking any other duties/tasks (as assigned) or responsibility required to ensure the achievement of the objectives of the job within the overall objectives of NetOne.

How to apply?

Send us a SUMMARY CV of your academic qualifications, professional work experience and skill set. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. You can email your CV to careers@netone.co.zm.

Reports to Head of Business Development. The incumbent supports the sustainability of CIDRZ through the implementation of business development through acquisition of competitive funding by playing central role in soliciting, coordinating and supporting development of successful funding proposals. An important part of the role will be leadership in conceptualization, and adaptation of industry standard approaches to identifying new grant/contract opportunities, market intelligence, vetting and relationship building with potential partners and internal proposal team development.

Main duties

• Coordinates and Supports grant development strategies;  from identifying new opportunities, development of proposal calendars and tracking lists, including compilation of various components of proposals, reviewing of technical inputs from technical leads, and quality controlling the entire proposal document.

• Management of proposal workflow, including management of senior level staff to ensure adherence to timelines are adhered to and relevant reviews approved prior to submission.

• Supports the development of logic models, proposal outlines and assisting with editing and writing documents to a very high standard

• Reviews draft proposals, budgets, and supporting materials against requirements to ensure all guidelines are followed and all materials are in appropriate formats and files.

• Updates and constantly enhances repository of standard documentation

• Manages and maintains supporting documentation and provide editing to ensure consistent and professional formatting of all materials (e.g., job descriptions and CVs).

• Periodic review of the CIDRZ funding portfolio and assess risks or success in the funding pipeline.

• Supports development of business plans, fundraising and implementation of revenue generating activities in close liaison with the Finance department.

• Assists internal research and program teams identify needs and potential academic and other partners at the early proposal stage.

• Supports Annual Reports to ensure correct and aligned reporting of programs and focus is in line with our future strategy

• Develops an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of potential local and international partners and builds strong and trusting relationships.

• Searches for and reviews new funding sources and opportunities and share with appropriate technical teams

• Responsible for preparing the ‘Leads’ report fortnightly

• Supports the development of the knowledge management (KM) strategy

• Co-ordinate and manage central institutional capacity documents

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Business Administration or other relevant field

• Demonstrated impeccable English skills including writing and grammar. A writing sample will be requested during the interview process.

• At least 3 years’ relevant work experience in proposal development, with experience leading proposal development from cradle to award.

• Excellent proposal writing, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills supported by strong references from proposal developments.

• Experience with logic models, creation of outlines for a variety of funders including but not limited to USAID, CDC, NIH, Gates Foundation, UKRI, MRC.

• Excellent networks within the Non-Governmental and Development Finance Sectors will be an advantage

• Prior experience in Fund Raising activities will be an advantage, in particular with governments including EU, US Government (CDC and USAID) and foundations.

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER (EHC 3)

Job Purpose
To oversee the Human Resource, Academic Administration and General Administration functions and ensure effective provision of administrative and logistical support to the College in order to facilitate effective operations of the College.

Main Duties

1. Planning and Policy: Oversees the Development and implementation of HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.

2. Administrative Services: Oversees the timely provision of administrative and logistical support services in order to facilitate efficient and effective delivery of services.

3. Industrial Relations: Responsible for bridging management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues.

4. Human Capital Affairs: Oversees the administration and organization of all Human Capital activities such as Training and Development, Wellness Programs

5. Recruitment, Selection, Learning and Development: Direct and Manage the recruitment process and implement and monitor the effectiveness of training programmes.

6. Legal Compliance: Ensures legal compliance with Labour Laws and any other legislature relevant to the running of the College.

7. Performance Management: Oversees the development of Departmental and individual work plans and monitors and reviews performance by Coordinating all APAS matters in order to drive a high performance culture.

8. Reports: Prepares and submits monthly management reports to the Principal for
   information. And management decision making

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. Minimum Vocational /Professional Qualifications:

   Masters in Human Resource Management/Business Administration/Public Administration or a relevant technical field.

2. Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:
   4 Years at Senior Management level

3. Must be a fully paid up member of ZIHRM and be in good standing with the institute

Skills/Attributes

• Demonstrable leadership skills

• Monitoring and Evaluating Skills

• Possess excellent Negotiation Skills and Stress Management Skills

• Excellent communication skills, highly confidential and well organized

• Ability to organize Team Building activities

• Highly Analytical and adept at problem-solving

• Ability to coach, mentor and counsel

• Ability to drive Change Management and exhibit Visionary abilities

• High level of Integrity

FINANCE MANAGER (EHC 3) – RE-ADVERTISED

Job Purpose
To oversee the Finance functions and ensure effective provision of administrative and logistical support to the College in order to facilitate effective operations of the College.

Main Duties

1. Planning and Policy: Manage effectively and efficiently, all financial aspects of the Institution including strategic direction.

2. Revenue Collection and Utilization: Manages the collection of revenue in order to fund the operations of the college and consolidation budget estimates to facilitate mobilization of financial resources

3. Reporting: Manages the accurate preparation of Financial and Management reports in order to facilitate decision making. Manages Books of Accounts in order to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of information.

4. Compliance: Ensures adherence to professional, ethical, financial and accounting standards and compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.

5. Internal Controls / Audits: Oversees the implementation of internal controls in the management of College finances as well as the timely compilation of all required documentation for internal or external audits.

6. Asset Management: Oversees the prudent management of assets and liabilities of the College and ensures the optimum utilization of resources.

Minimum Qualifications/Attributes

1. Full ZICA, CA ZAMBIA (ZM) ACCA or CIMA

2. Bachelors Degree in Accountancy from a reputable University

3. Masters Degree in Accountancy and/or equivalent added advantage

4. Fully Paid up member of ZICA at either Fellow or Associate member level

5. At least 5 years work experience in a similar supervisory position.

6. Skills and ttributes

7. Should possess exceptional financial and analytical skills and should be highly professional in the execution of duties.

   Demonstrable Leadership skills, confidentiality, integrity and sound negotiating skills.

8. Demonstrable communication & interpersonal skills and the ability to work and lead teams in a large and complex settings.

   • Computer literacy and Knowledge of Accounting Packages such as Pastel will be an added advantage.

   • Proficiency in International accounting standards or IFRS.

   • Practical knowledge of an ERP or Accounting packages.

   • Ability to work with minimum Supervision

   • A team player and good organizer.

   Applicants should address their application to:

   The Board Chairperson
   Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Commerce
   P.O. Box 30029,
   Church Road
   Lusaka.

Closing date: 31 March, 2024 by 17:00 hours

Regional Policy and Advocacy Officer

Our client, an International Non-Profit Charity Organization whose function is to promote cooperation and harmonize the work of member states in the Africa Region, is looking for a seasoned individual to join their team in the position of Regional Policy and Advocacy Officer. The ideal candidate will be committed to strengthen the voice of the Catholic Church in Africa on issues of social justice; they will be a clear communicator, relationally focused and able to engage with a wide range of stakeholders. They will have experience in policy development and advocacy at grassroots and continental level and will be able to develop, deliver and monitor advocacy work across a broad and diverse network.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Policy and Advocacy Strategy Implementation

Develop the organisation’s 2024-2027 Regional Strategy on Advocacy and harmonizing it with the organisation’s strategy.

Coordinate the implementation of advocacy strategies in key areas (democratic governance and leadership responsive to human rights; public debt management, food systems and climate change; human mobility (international, internal, economic migrants, asylum seekers, all included).

Monitor and evaluate the Organization’s Advocacy Strategy, including development of appropriate tools.

Coordinate the development of the organization’s policy positions including statements and policy briefs.

Organizational Representation

Represent the organization’s policy positions externally through participating in international meetings/conferences across Africa or internationally.

Regular participation in conference calls and webinars.

Represent the organization in other meetings as delegated.

Advocacy Accompaniment

Accompany different member organization’s and focal points both remotely and in person in advocacy strategy development, implementation and monitoring as well as policy formulation.

Organizing meetings, conferences and training sessions as needed.

Desired Skills, Qualifications and

Experience:

Must have a Masters’ Degree or equivalent experience in international development, Diplomacy, International Relations, or related field.

Evidence of at least (5) five years’ experience in international policy and advocacy targeting decision makers in the African Union, European Union, he UNFCCC, Governments.

Experience in NGO multi-sector program design for advocacy, including rapid assessment.

Experience with advocacy team leadership, program design, proposal development, administration and financial oversight, campaigns coordination.

Proposal development (proposals and reports) writing skills.

Proficient in security protocols and management of advocacy programs in insecure environments.

Experience with and enthusiasm for coaching, mentoring and on the job training.

Proven facilitation, planning and coordination skills.

Ability to maintain performance expectations and strong working relationships in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically and physically stressful environments.

Ability to cultivate good relationships of fraternal cooperation with the local church structures, the representatives of the sister member organizations, the 46 member organizations and other partners sharing the vision, mission, work values and principles of the organization.

Experience working with local partner organizations; faith communities and civil society networks.

Good knowledge of ecclesial networks.

Have professional demeanor and preventability, with the ability to professionally interact with the leaders of the clergy.

Ability to live and work in disaster affected areas.

Ability to deploy on short notice (within 48-72 hours) when needed.

Successful candidate will be based in their home country working remotely or in the regional/country office based in their country.

English language proficiency (spoken and written). Ability to communicate in French and/or Portuguese is an added advantage.

Valid Driver’s License and Passport.

Application deadline

25 Mar 17:00

ABOUT US

Copper Rose Zambia (CRZ) is a youth-led and youth-focused organization working towards the empowerment of youth and women in Zambia. We exist to create a conducive environment for young people to thrive in all aspects of their lives as we envision a world in which every young person is happy, healthy, and living to their full potential. We are currently implementing around 3 thematic areas namely,

• Health and Wellbeing,
• Gender Equity
• Youth Development and Leadership.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Business Development and Communications Manager (BDCM) will support the sustainability of Copper Rose Zambia (CRZ) through strategic planning, implementation of the business part of the strategy by playing a central role in soliciting, coordinating and supporting development of successful funding proposals. Additionally, this position will champion efforts to expand the institutional revenue streams with a view to grow unrestricted revenue. An important part of the role will be leadership in conceptualisation, and adaptation of industry standard approaches to identifying new grant/contract opportunities, market intelligence, vetting and relationship building with potential partners and internal proposal development teams. In addition, the incumbent will lead the strategy planning and development of the business development strategy of CRZ.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development

• Devise and implement business development strategy, and approaches, to develop competitive and respectful partnerships and alliances for existing programs and emerging areas.
• Support grant development strategies, from identifying new opportunities and monitoring proposal timelines and due dates to periodic review of the CRZ funding portfolio and assess risks or success in the funding pipeline.
• Support development of business plans, fundraising and implementation of revenue generating activities in close liaison with the Finance department.
• Develop an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of potential local and international partners and build strong and trusting relationships.
• Searches for and reviews new funding sources and opportunities and shares with appropriate technical teams.
• Assist internal research and programme teams identify needs, and potential academic and other partners, at the early proposal stage.
• Help locate supporting documentation, provide editing to ensure consistency and professional formatting of all materials (e.g., job descriptions and CVs).
• Review draft proposals, budgets and supporting documents against requirements to ensure conformity to guidelines, formatting and filing accordingly.
• Collaborate with CRZ technical, programmatic and operations leads on business development related activities.
• Pursue partnership opportunities with private sector partners and provide technical support to the CRZ consulting on a needs basis.
• Forge new donor relations, maintain strong relations with the donor pool over time, creating a strong donor fulfillment strategy with reports, presentations, PR, and social media approaches (in coordination with the Communications team)

Communications

• Oversee the development and implementation of the communications Strategy including a comprehensive social media strategy that is aligned with the CRZ’s strategy.
• Lead the Guide and support CRZ’s communications team to deliver strategic and impactful communications for positioning CRZ and informing stakeholders on CRZ’s programmatic progress and impact.
• In partnership with the Communications, create a framework that allows clear and templatized promotion of CRZ’s accomplishments with cooperating partners and donors.
• Effectively supports development and implementation of organizational and programme-specific internal and external communications strategies, plans, policies, directories, templates and tools.
• Supports the development of the knowledge management (KM) strategy.
• Coordinates the implementation of the KM strategy, supporting identified communities of practice. This may include facilitating workshops, informal interactions.

Strategic Planning & Monitoring

• Develop a strong understanding of GRZ national strategic plans for health, new developments that could affect CRZ and global developments relating to Sustainable Development Goals and trends in donor investments.
• Closely work with program divisions to generate and action ideas for continued growth and sustained impact.
• Benchmark globally emerging vertical trends.
• Lead landscape analysis for new focus areas to expand CRZ’s footprint.
• Ensure the vertical’s strategies and methodologies are integrated across the organization to maximize impact.
• Monitor and anticipate the evolving needs of the organization and key projects in the region, and position CRZ to respond to those needs.
• Effectively communicate the vertical’s strategies and new directions to the Leadership Team and throughout the organization.
• Drive CRZ’s positioning as the partner of choice for governments, donors, and other stakeholders
• Devise and implement engagement strategy, framework, and approaches for governments, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in global and regional panels, conferences and other events ensuring that CRZ is represented with key stakeholders in public health conversations locally and globally.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree and/or training in Management, Business Administration, Public Health, Health Systems, Economics, or other relevant fields.
• Demonstrated impeccable English skills including writing and grammar. A writing sample will be requested during the interview process.
• At least 5 years’ relevant work experience in proposal development, with experience leading proposal development from cradle to award.
• Excellent proposal writing, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills supported by strong references from proposal developments.
• Experience with logic models, creation of outlines for a variety of funders including but not limited to USAID, CDC, NIH, Foundations.
• Good marketing and business development skills.
• Excellent networks within the Non-Governmental and development sector.
• Prior experience in Fund Raising activities will be an advantage, in particular with governments including EU, US Government (CDC and USAID) and foundations.
• Finance Sectors will be an advantage.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Complete the application form on the following link by 11:59 PM on Wednesday 10th July, 2024.

Kindly note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Copper Rose Zambia provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. We also strive to achieve equal employment opportunities through continuing diversity enhancement initiatives. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and with diverse experiences to apply. We are committed to evaluating applications fairly.

Conduct market research to identify potential clients or partners

– Assist in creating business proposals and presentations

– Attend meetings with clients, partners, or internal teams

– Support the development of sales strategies and tactics

– Analyze industry trends and conduct competitor analysis

– Help execute marketing campaigns and promotional activities

– Assist in maintaining client relationships and managing client communications

– Provide administrative support to the business development team

– Learn and adapt to the company’s products, services, and processes

– Collaborate with other departments such as marketing, sales, and finance to achieve business goals.

We are a proud representative of Kestria, the world’s largest alliance of boutique executive search firms in Zambia. Kestria’s reach currently spans 40+ countries and 90+ cities and counting. We assist clients to achieve their commercial objectives in the most effective and efficient way possible while maintaining the highest level of advisory.

Our client, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions, is seeking a creative and highly motivated Country Manager to join their dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and strategize business development initiatives, overseeing all aspects of operations within Zambia.

• Manage the Profit and Loss (P&L), ensuring financial objectives are met and exceeded.

• Drive sales efforts and associated activities, leveraging your expertise in negotiation and relationship building.

• Uphold adherence to local laws concerning tax and data protection, executing statutory obligations diligently.

• Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

• Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with public sector entities and key stakeholders.

• Conduct periodic analysis of product and user needs, guiding strategic decisions with actionable insights.

• Contribute as a visionary in policy formulation and implementation, shaping industry standards through innovation and foresight.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field; a Master’s degree is an added advantage.

• Demonstrated skill in sales and negotiation, with a track record of driving revenue growth.

• Proven experience in government negotiation and lobbying.

• Thought-leader in policy formulation and implementation.

• Solid understanding of business fundamentals, particularly in Profit and Loss management.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in management.

• Previous experience in the telecommunications.

• Possessing a sober-minded approach and exemplary office etiquette.

To apply, send CV, cover letter, and qualifications copies to recruitmentzm@kestria.com  by 2nd April 2024, with “Country Manager” in the subject line.

The work relates mainly but not exclusively to the provision of services relating to international development. The Consultant will provide advanced research, analysis, and high-quality written inputs to projects; manage low-risk projects; contribute to or lead tender development; and provide other support to projects and company initiatives as required. The Consultant will consult and advise clients and other project stakeholders, primarily in their area of expertise relating to one NICs’ technical fields. The Consultant will report functionally to a single line manager and technically to the various managers of the projects in which they are involved, or the project director when managing a project.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development:

• Develop in-depth knowledge of sector/thematic priority areas for NIRAS Zambia.

• Coordinate tender development and pursue opportunities in collaboration with offices globally.

• Collate information on lessons learned from EOI and Bid processes, ensuring post-bid analyses take place.

• Identify and build relationships with new clients, donors, aid agencies, government entities, and private businesses.

• Expand NIRAS Zambia’s network of strategic partners, experts, and consultants.

Bids and Tendering

• Coordinate the preparation of Expressions of Interest and business proposals.

• Lead responses to Request for Proposals, Expressions of Interest, and other bid-related processes.

• Apply NIC routines, templates, and tools for uniform and consistent results.

• Manage bid preparation activities, including teaming, bid strategy, technical design, and proposal drafting.

• Project Management and Administration:

  • Support the management of operational systems for NIRAS Zambia projects.

  • Assist with project management tasks, including finance, risk management, and quality assurance.

  • Provide support to internal and external events, meetings, workshops, and administrative tasks.

  Key Accountabilities

  • Technical input: Undertakes advanced research, data collection and analysis, and consults with clients and stakeholders, under the direction of senior NIRAS Zambia staff.

  • Project management and leadership: With the support of the Project Director, manages all aspects of low-risk projects, including personnel, finance, technical content, outputs; manages own workload on multiple projects effectively, to deliver, or enable the team to deliver, inputs by agreed project deadlines.

  • Business development: Contributes to or manages tender preparation when requested by the Bid Manager/ Director, through research, analysis and provision of technical content based on own expertise. Contributes to or manages identification of suitable personnel, partners, and production of project budgets. Understands NIC markets and key clients. Supports company-related marketing activities.

  • Non-technical input: Provides support to internal and external events, including meetings and workshops; initiatives defined in the business plan and long-term strategic plan; administrative tasks; and other activities as required.

  • People management: Manages teams of external consultants; guides and supports analysts in teams.

  •  Building professional expertise: Develops areas of interest and expertise in depth and/or breadth. Through work assignments and own research, builds own knowledge within identified areas of interest/expertise.

  Relationship management: Expands personal business networks for NIRAS Zambia, around identified areas of interest/expertise. Identifies and wins assignments by utilising personal business networks

Knowledge, Education, Qualifications, Experience (Person Specification for a fully competent job holder)

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject area (e.g. development, climate change, forestry, Land or equivalent), plus up to 3 years post masters work experience or significant work experience in their field as a consultant, such as more than 5 years. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.

• Over 3 years’ experience in a relevant subject area, ideally experience in successful bid development, in a similar role, preferably in a consulting firm.

• Advanced research, data collection and analysis skills.

•  Ability to deliver high quality, consultancy.

•  Theoretical, practical, and procedural and policy knowledge across a technical or specialist area.

• Proposal writing experience for major donors including WB (World Bank), EU (European Union), USAID, DANIDA, SIDA, GIZ, KfW, FCDO, etc

•  Good understanding of the business.

• Ability to form working relationships with people at all levels.

•  Ability to plan, prioritize and work under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to effectively plan and project manage, contribute to proposals.

• Ability to be adaptable and flexible to respond to changes or challenges.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas, information and engage effectively.

• Ability to use initiative, work independently and as part of a team.

• Effective organization skills

• Open to traveling within and outside the country.

• Strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills

• Good IT skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, business information systems, SharePoint.

Interested candidates should submit their applications which include a detailed CV, cover letter and contacts of 3 references via email to AFRICA_RECRUITMENT@NIRAS.COM by 6th April 2024. Please indicate ” BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECT MANAGER, ZAMBIA” on the email subject line. Hardcopies will not be accepted.

Please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. NIRAS Zambia Ltd is  an equal opportunity employer. Application submissions and interviews will be handled on a rolling basis.

We at APS are looking to recruit a Chief Operating Officer whose sole responsibilities will include designing and implementing policies to promote company culture and vision and overseeing operations to keep businesses on track. You’ll have to maintain control of diverse business operations, so we expect you to be an experienced and efficient leader. If you also have excellent people skills, business acumen and exemplary work ethics, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures.

• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth.

• Establish policies that promote company culture and vision.

• Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (IT, Marketing, Sales, Finance etc.)

• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication.

• Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.

• Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance.

• Assist CEO in fundraising ventures.

• Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)

• Manage relationships with partners/vendors.

Qualifications

• Member of the insurance institute of Zambia

• Degree in insurance studies, Business Studies, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Actuarial Science or equivalent.

• 7 years management experience in the financial sector, 5 of which are in insurance business.

• Understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing etc.

• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development

• Experience in fundraising will be a plus.

• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics

• Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office

• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills

• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving

KINDLY NOTE THE FOLLOWING.

• ALL CVs shared must be in PDF FORMAT and the position being applied for must be clearly indicated in the subject line of your email.

• Attach at least 3 traceable references.

• Valid email addresses of references must be included on the reference list.

• DO NOT share your certificates at this time.

Grade: Low-Level Management

Reporting to: Head of Business Operations

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Planning and scheduling meetings.

• Planning and coordinating travel arrangements.

• Providing administrative support for senior management.

• Information management.

• Event coordination.

• Preparing reports.

• Stakeholder liaison.

• Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in any business-related field.

How to Apply

Applications should be sent to careers24@agrizam.com on or before 3 April 2024. Your application should include:

• Application letter

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• G12 O’Level results

• Copies of qualifications including full transcript for degree

• Other relevant documents (e.g., NRC)

Only email applications will be considered and the application letter and CV should be combined in one document. Please include the job role you are applying for in the subject of the email as per example below:

Subject: Application for Employment – Business Executive Assistant

About Talent House Ltd: 

We are a leading recruitment and HR consulting firm that operates as a link between people and companies in achieving a shared purpose. We offer creative, effective and flexible solutions that not only help individuals discover their career paths but provide organizations with talent they can recruit, develop and retain.

About the role:

Our client is seeking a skilled individual to join their team as an Admin and Procurement Supervisor, this is a temporary position valid for 3 months. The role holder will manage all office administrative and procurement duties, ensuring the smooth running of the office and providing quality service to all internal and external clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, in order to promote good procurement practices with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and costing.

• Draft appropriate service level agreements to properly evaluate the performance of suppliers, and report on this monthly.

• Work with internal stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements

• Place timely orders for office supplies and assets and manage the asset register.

• Monitor, evaluate and improve supplier performance according to relevant SLAs.

• Develop and/or adapt the company’s procurement policies and recommendations

• Maintain good relationships with suppliers and renegotiate prices regularly.

• Oversee the front office by ensuring incoming calls or emails are answered

• Monitor and oversee the general cleanliness of the office.

• Coordinate meetings and functions for the office

• Manage and properly account for petty cash issued to facilitate general office activities.

• Manage all travel, hotel & airport transfers for employees (the service will be for all Zambia employees)

• Responsible for office administration payments within approved expense limits and they are made within a reasonable time to ensure business continuity (office courier service, office telephone, office cleaning services, office utility bills (power, water, wifi, security), office catering & lunch management services)

• Maintain and file all business records systematically.

Requirements:

• Business-related bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• 3 to 5 years Previous experience as a Procurement Officer, Office Administrator or similar position

• Experience registering and handling service providers
  Knowledge of customer service, office management and basic bookkeeping procedures

• Ability to create a positive impression with the most professional, courteous and expedient manner and to continually strive for superior client service.

• Enjoys dealing with people daily and is tolerant to different kinds of people whilst remaining assertive.

• Computer literacy and able to adapt to new software and applications quickly

• Accounting software is an advantage

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Compensation:

The incumbent will receive a gross salary of K10,000

To Apply:

Please send your CV to careers@talenthousepeople.com before the 2nd of April, 2024.

We are currently seeking a dynamic, experienced and detail-oriented Finance and Administration Officer to join our team at Ilondola Farms. This position plays a critical role in managing financial operations and providing administrative support to ensure the efficient functioning of our farm business.

Responsibilities:

1.     Financial Management:

• Compile monthly financial reports and analyses

• Monitor cash flow, reconcile bank statements, and manage financial transactions.

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.

• Manage farm accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

• Maintain a digital and physical record of all financial transactions, document and reports

• Implement and manage internal control policies.

• Process all statutory payments, PACRA, ZRA; NAPSA; NHIMA and payroll.

• Prepare and coordinate all assets and Inventory management reports

2.     Administrative Support

• Provide general administrative support to the management team and farm staff

• Handling office tasks, such as filing, generating reports

• Maintain accurate records and databases, including inventory management and procurement.

• Assist in HR-related tasks such as maintaining employee records and payroll processing and statutory payments

3.     Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare financial reports, summaries, and presentations for management review

• Assist in preparing documents for audits, and regulatory filings,

• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping of financial and administrative transactions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

• Proven experience in finance, accounting, or administrative roles, preferably in the agricultural sector.

• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP) and MS Office suite.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.

• Knowledge of agricultural operations and regulations is a plus.

• Should have a valid drivers license

Benefits:

1.     A competitive salary with performance based incentives based on qualifications and experience

How to apply:

Kindly send your CV and credentials to be considered for this exciting opportunity. to ilondolafarms@gmail.com.

Reference the JOB TITLE and YOUR NAME in the subject of your email, e.g FINANCE AND ADMIN ASSISTANT_JOHN JONES.

Closing Date: 6 April 2024 11.59pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

1. Market Analysis and Strategy Development:Conduct thorough market research to identify potential business opportunities, understand the competitive landscape, and develop targeted strategies to engage B2B clients；

2. Identification of Potential Customer: Identify and pursue strategic partnerships with wholesaler, suppliers, and manufacturers to broaden your market.；

3.  Customer Relationship Management: Develop and maintain relationships with key business clients to ensure their needs are met and to encourage repeat business and referrals；

4.  Sales and Marketing Alignment: Work closely with the local sales teams to ensure coherent strategies that drive platform adoption and user engagement. This could involve promotional campaigns, exclusive deals for first-time users, or loyalty programs for recurring customers.；

5.  Product Listing Optimization: Work with vendors to ensure their products are accurately and attractively listed, incorporating SEO best practices to increase visibility and conversion rates；

6.  Feedback Loop: Establish mechanisms for gathering and analyzing customer feedback to continuously improve the platform and service offerings；

7. Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to business development activities to measure success and inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications

1. Experience: Proven 3-5 years experience in international trade, e-commerce, sales, or wholesale, especially within the B2B sector or cross border e-commerce. Experience with digital platforms is a major plus.

1. l Educational Background: A degree in business, marketing, economics, or a related field is often preferred.

 Skills

1. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to quickly identify issues and develop effective solutions.

2. Learning Skills: Ability to quickly absorb new information, understand new concepts, and apply them in practice and adjusting to new situations and learning from experience.

3. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze market data and trends to inform business strategies.

4. Communication and Negotiation: Strong communication and negotiation skills to establish and maintain profitable partnerships.

5. Creativity and Innovation: Ability to think creatively to develop unique solutions and opportunities for growth.

6. Personality Traits: Look for candidates who are proactive, results-driven, and possess the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Adaptability and resilience are key in a startup environment.

7. Technological Proficiency: Comfortable using software, analytics tools, and other digital tools necessary for the role.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

Thelb Enterprises seeks to recruit a highly committed, self-motivated employee with strong leadership skills for the position of Business Administrator to join the contracting, supplying and labour hiring team.

The successful candidate well be required to monitor day to day business operations, interacting with external partners, negotiating contracts, marketing and promoting the business.

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Full grade 12 certificate
• Diploma in Business program or equivalent from a recognized Institution
• 1-3 years relevant experience and knowledge in parts specifications
• A valid clean driver’s license will be an added advantage.

Applications:

If you have the relevant experience and skills as indicated above, please send your CVs through chamarebon@gmail.com.

The closing dates for receipt of applications is Friday,17th May 2024.

Applicants are required to provide easily accessible contact numbers and active email addresses.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Chingola and Kitwe residents are strongly encouraged to apply.

AB Bank Zambia is looking for an individual to fill the position of Compliance Officer. In this role the Compliance Officers will be supporting and relieving the Senior Compliance Officers. As such, the Compliance Officers will be responsible for delivering excellent service and creating a professional and friendly image of the Bank.

Among other responsibilities, you will be expected to:

• CTR reporting, FIC inquiries, STR reporting.

• RIA and FX transaction monitoring.

• Cash operations-Master payment/issues & returns.

• Activation of dormant account.

• Middle Officers Daily Report – Transfers.

• Vault Snap Checks.

• Reviewing of accounts.

• TPIN Compliance.

• Supporting and Relieving the Senior Compliance Officer.

Your Minimum Qualifications and Competencies should be:

• Diploma in Banking & finance or any other business related course e.g. Business Administration, ACCA, CIMA, ZICA.

• One year experience with compliance duties and/or Anti Money Laundering Reporting.

• Experience in retail banking and lending.

• Banking industry and credit knowledge will be an added advantage.

If you are interested, please submit your cover letters and your CV by following the link https://hr.abbank.co.zm by midnight on 10th April 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Receiving Officer to join our team in Lusaka, Zambia. The Receiving Officer will be responsible for overseeing the receiving process of goods and materials, ensuring accurate documentation, and maintaining efficient inventory management practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive incoming shipments of goods and materials, verifying the accuracy of quantities and quality.

• Inspect deliveries for damages or discrepancies and report any issues to the appropriate parties.

• Ensure that all received items are properly labeled, tagged, and stored in designated locations.

• Maintain accurate records of received items, including purchase orders, invoices, and delivery notes.

• Coordinate with warehouse teams to schedule deliveries and manage inventory levels.

• Communicate effectively with suppliers, carriers, and internal stakeholders to resolve any receiving-related issues.

• Implement and enforce safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment in the receiving area.

• Assist with periodic inventory counts and reconciliation to ensure inventory accuracy.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the development of receiving procedures.

• Adhere to company policies and procedures, as well as regulatory requirements, related to receiving operations.

• Qualifications:

  • Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • Proven experience in a receiving or inventory management role, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record and document receiving activities.

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

  • Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office and inventory management software.

  • Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in warehouse operations.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

  How to Apply:

  If you are interested in joining our dynamic team and have the qualifications and experience required for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant skills and experience.

  KEDA Zambia Ceramic Company Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.

CorePay Zambia is seeking to recruit a talented business development officer to join our growing team. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our business growth and marketing efforts while ensuring seamless office operations.

Responsibilities

• Sales and markets Payroll and Information Technology embedded Human Capital Management Services.

• Provides support to clients for the service throughout the value chain.

• Sets and tracks project milestones, project communication with system developers and providing updates to Managing Director

• Costs business development activities.

• Builds and maintains good business relationship with clients.

• Always provides quality service to existing and potential clients.

• Facilitates trainings for clients.

• Conducts customer visits.

• Updates and maintains customer files.

Job Requirements and Skills

• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role.

Candidates must possess at least a bachelor’s degree, professional degree in Business Management or any related field.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Basic knowledge of labour legislation, human resources and administration is an added advantage.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a CV outlining their qualifications and relevant experience to hr@corepayafrica.org not later than the 29th of April 2024.

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER

African Panorama Investment Group Limited is a comprehensive group corporation with construction installation, real estate development, and overseas investment as its primary businesses and property management, garden greening, and project ornamentation as its supporting businesses.

We are seeking to employ a Senior Human Resource Officer

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Must have excellent experience in handling immigration matters with good Public Relations.

• Experience processing statutory company requirements with, PACRA, NAPSA, NHIMA and Workers’ compensation

• Reporting to Human Resource manager be able to manage staff induction and probation periods of the staffs.

• Establish personnel files ensuring that necessary information is available and are appropriately filed.

• Respond to human resources-related staff queries and concerns

• Implement the organization’s human resources policies and ensure compliance by all staff at the company.

• Facilitate the creation of the conducive work environment by overseeing the health and safety of all staff.

• Monitoring general staff performance and attendance.

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Education and Experience Competencies

• Degree in Human Resource, Business Administration, Social Science or related field.

• 5 years’ experience as Human Resource Practitioner or related experience.

• Must have excellent experience in handling immigration matters with good Public Relations.

• Experience processing statutory company requirements with, PACRA, NAPSA, NHIMA and Workers’ compensation

• A member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management and must possess a valid practicing license.

• Good computer skills including a solid command of MS office including Word and Excel.

• Good understanding of Zambian Labour laws.

• Ability to advise, support and where necessary counsel staff on HR-related issues.

• Strong in developing human and administrative systems.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

HOW TO APPLY.

Candidate who meet the above specifications should apply enclosing their detailed CV together with references), certified copies of educational and professional qualifications, contact address, phone number (s) and email address and send them to hr.africapanorama@gmail.com  by Thursday,  18th April, 2024 at 17 hours.

Location:  Anthu Omwe Health Center (Mungule/Chibombo)

Anthu Omwe Health Centre is a health facility that offers free medical services to rural communities in Mungule Chiefdom of Chibombo District of Central province. Anthu Omwe Health Centre is an initiative of The Dream Life Two Sixty; non-profit organization whose mandate is to improve the quality of life of underprivileged and underserved communities in Zambia.

Duration: 1 Year (Renewable based on performance)

Responsibilities:

The post holder will work under the supervision of the operations manager, but will also be expected to work under their own initiative. there is need for excellent communication and the continued maintenance of relationships with all staff in the organization, all customers and visitors.

Key Duties:

• HR planning (recruitment, hiring, etc.).
• Organize and maintain employee records and manage information databases.
• Carry out administrative tasks related to HR, such as induction programmes and involvement in committees and boards
• Staff training and development.
• Managing relations (employment relations, industrial relations and other stakeholder relations).
• Providing input to senior management on HR matters.
• Performance management.
• Payroll processing and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Compensation and benefits management.
• Overseeing disciplinary action.
• Supervise support staff
• Ensure that the institution complies with labour laws
• Any other Job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor or top management.

Qualifications and desired attributes:

• Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Must be a paid-up member of Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management
• More than 3 (Three) year Job experience as a Human Resource Officer or in a related position. NGO experience will be an added advantage.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good conflict resolution skills
• Good communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Application instructions

• Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements should send their applications to recruitment.tdl260@gmail.com
• All documents must be sent in PDF format and addressed to the Operations Manager.
• Remember to indicate position in the subject line.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Application deadline 20th May, 2024.
• Address: Plot 101 Mungule, Off Mungule Road, North of the Palace, 10-Miles, Chibombo.

GrainPro Agribusiness and Transportation is a dedicated wholesaler of agricultural produce and a long-haul trucking company with its headquarters in Solwezi, the Northwestern Province of Zambia. Specializing in the transportation of a wide range of cargo, including perishable goods, raw materials, finished products, and oversized loads, we are committed to providing reliable, efficient, and cost-effective transportation services. Our modern fleet, equipped with cutting-edge technology and safety features, allows us to deliver cargo securely and on time. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, safety, and professionalism, we aim to be the preferred choice for businesses in need of dependable and customized transportation solutions.

Position Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

Reporting To: Managing Director

Objective:
To drive business growth by identifying new market opportunities, building relationships with key clients, and developing strategic partnerships. The Business Development Manager will play a critical role in expanding GrainPro’s market presence and achieving revenue targets.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Market Research and Analysis

• Conduct thorough market research to identify new business opportunities, including potential clients and industry trends.
• Analyze competitors and market dynamics to inform strategic planning.

2. Client Acquisition and Relationship Management

• Identify and engage with potential clients to generate new business.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships.
• Understand client needs and propose suitable solutions from GrainPro’s service offerings.

3. Strategic Planning and Execution

• Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with the company’s growth objectives.
• Collaborate with the management team to set revenue and growth targets.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of business development activities and strategies.

4. Proposal Development and Negotiation

• Prepare and present proposals to prospective clients.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions to secure new business deals.
• Ensure all business agreements comply with company policies and legal guidelines.

5. Marketing and Promotion

• Work closely with the marketing team to develop promotional materials and campaigns.
• Represent GrainPro at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities.

6. Project Management

• Oversee the successful delivery of projects acquired through business development efforts.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction and timely project completion.

7. Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of business development activities and client interactions.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on business development progress and achievements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field. An MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related role within the transportation or agribusiness industry.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and industry trends.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills.
• Results-driven with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to travel as needed.

Working Conditions:

• Based in Lusaka, with frequent travel to meet clients and attend industry events.
• Flexible working hours may be required to meet business needs.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and references to business.grainpro@gmail.com by 19th July, 2024.

GrainPro Agribusiness and Transportation Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Administration Assistant (x1)

Join our team as Admin Assistant to manage administration and accounts works.

Job Description:

• Preparing cash logs.
• Banking company (cash and cheque) on a daily basis.
• Managing petty cash
• Assist with all aspects of administrative works.
• Oversea office upkeep in terms of all needed works and cleaning.
• Replenishment (General groceries and stationary)
• Stock take of fixed assets.
• Other task as ssigned.

Requirements:

• Full grade 12 certificate
• Diploma in Business Admin or related field
• Computer Literacy
• Analytical abilities
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organizing skills
• People skills
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills
• Time management
• Drivers license

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Send applications to:
hr@pafriwzm.com and copy:
wangpengzhou@cnbmoverseas.com

Deadline: 30th June 2024.

GrainPro Agribusiness and Transportation is a dedicated wholesaler of agricultural produce and a long-haul trucking company with its headquarters in Solwezi, the Northwestern Province of Zambia. Specializing in the transportation of a wide range of cargo, including perishable goods, raw materials, finished products, and oversized loads, we are committed to providing reliable, efficient, and cost-effective transportation services. Our modern fleet, equipped with cutting-edge technology and safety features, allows us to deliver cargo securely and on time. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, safety, and professionalism, we aim to be the preferred choice for businesses in need of dependable and customized transportation solutions.

Position Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

Reporting To: Managing Director

Objective:
To drive business growth by identifying new market opportunities, building relationships with key clients, and developing strategic partnerships. The Business Development Manager will play a critical role in expanding GrainPro’s market presence and achieving revenue targets.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Market Research and Analysis

• Conduct thorough market research to identify new business opportunities, including potential clients and industry trends.
• Analyze competitors and market dynamics to inform strategic planning.

2. Client Acquisition and Relationship Management

• Identify and engage with potential clients to generate new business.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships.
• Understand client needs and propose suitable solutions from GrainPro’s service offerings.

3. Strategic Planning and Execution

• Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with the company’s growth objectives.
• Collaborate with the management team to set revenue and growth targets.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of business development activities and strategies.

4. Proposal Development and Negotiation

• Prepare and present proposals to prospective clients.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions to secure new business deals.
• Ensure all business agreements comply with company policies and legal guidelines.

5. Marketing and Promotion

• Work closely with the marketing team to develop promotional materials and campaigns.
• Represent GrainPro at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities.

6. Project Management

• Oversee the successful delivery of projects acquired through business development efforts.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction and timely project completion.

7. Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of business development activities and client interactions.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on business development progress and achievements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field. An MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related role within the transportation or agribusiness industry.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and industry trends.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills.
• Results-driven with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to travel as needed.

Working Conditions:

• Based in Lusaka, with frequent travel to meet clients and attend industry events.
• Flexible working hours may be required to meet business needs.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and references to business.grainpro@gmail.com by 19th July, 2024.

GrainPro Agribusiness and Transportation Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Administration Assistant (x1)

Join our team as Admin Assistant to manage administration and accounts works.

Job Description:

• Preparing cash logs.
• Banking company (cash and cheque) on a daily basis.
• Managing petty cash
• Assist with all aspects of administrative works.
• Oversea office upkeep in terms of all needed works and cleaning.
• Replenishment (General groceries and stationary)
• Stock take of fixed assets.
• Other task as ssigned.

Requirements:

• Full grade 12 certificate
• Diploma in Business Admin or related field
• Computer Literacy
• Analytical abilities
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organizing skills
• People skills
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills
• Time management
• Drivers license

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Send applications to:
hr@pafriwzm.com and copy:
wangpengzhou@cnbmoverseas.com

Deadline: 30th June 2024.

At Amanbo, we are seeking a proactive and dynamic  Business Developer to join our vibrant team. This role involves identifying and targeting potential clients, including wholesalers, business owners, and key opinion leaders interested in importing from China. The ideal candidate will have a strong capability to generate new business opportunities, maintain client relationships, and exceed sales targets.

Requirements:

• Degree in International Trade, E-commerce or any business related course
• Knowledge on Importing  from China
• Possess 1-2 years of experience in B2B wholesale operations, complemented by established relationships with wholesalers specializing in imports from China.
• Expected to have comprehensive knowledge of the geography, prevailing market trends, and key businesses within the Lusaka region.
• Demonstrates a consistent record of achieving or exceeding established sales objectives and other performance benchmarks.

If you meet the above qualifications use the link here to apply.

Job Purpose

To lead customer and business analytics. Partnering closely with Senior Management of Business Unit to help develop models using customer behavior and data to identify opportunities for the business and to analyze the business performance at all levels

Role Skill Requirements

• Understanding of the local official language to be relevant to the market
• Sound understanding of local banking regulations and legislation affecting banking
• Understanding of local culture and how things are done
• Sound knowledge of customers, segments, products, and service in country for Public Sector transactional and lending products)
• Strong understanding of local legislation and regulatory requirements (e.g. Banking Act)
• In-depth knowledge of industry best practices
• Relevant systems, processes, policies, procedures and workflows and their interconnections
• Business-specific risks and controls
• Key stakeholders across the group and their expectations of the function
• Should have good knowledge of bank operations, products Services, policies and planning and organizational skills, numerate interpersonal, analytical and must be highly computer literate with proficiency in SPSS and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of industry practices and performance measurements.
• Sound knowledge of industry trends associated solutions of products, solution or service offerings as well as competitors’ offerings and structure.
• Good knowledge of general banking practices and procedures.
• Good understanding of the principles and practices of business economics and the current business economic environment.
• Knowledge of full MS Office suite with Advanced Excel

Qualification and Skills

• First degree in any discipline.
• Good Customer Service / Relationship Management
• Strong selling/negotiation skills
• Strong Financial Analysis / Interpretation capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Keen eye for detail.
• 3 years’ management experience in Management & Financial Accounts reporting and analytics, R & D, Product Profitability, customer relationship management and channel management in a retail bank

Please clearly indicate the job title in the subject of your email and use your full name and the job you are applying for as the file name of your application.  Applications should consist of your Qualifications and CV only, in a single document. Hand delivered or posted applications will not be accepted. The closing date for accepting applications is 19^th July 2024. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

All applications should be e-mailed to: Recruitments@accessbankplc.com

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Administrative Support

• Provide administrative assistance to the management team
• Coordinate and schedule meetings appointments and travel arrangements.
• Draft and prepare official documents letters and reports.
• Coordinate new joiner onboarding.

Communication Management

• Act as the point of contact between executives’ employees and external partners.
• Handle incoming calls emails and other communications directing them to the appropriate person or department.

Data Management

• Manage and update company databases ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain records of office expenses and manage office budget.
• Maintain an organized filing system for correspondence and documents.
• Tracking of employee contract end dates .
• Tracking of leave days.

Meeting Coordination

• Prepare meeting agendas and take minutes during meetings.
• Organize and coordinate internal and external events.

Office Organization

• Ensure the office is well organized and all necessary supplies are stocked.
• Oversee the maintenance of office equipment and liaise with IT support as needed

Accounts Finance

• Collecting cash for local sales and deposit bank weekly twice
• Handling petty cash Preparing voucher and cash report
• Supporting with courier for any document submitting for customer supplier and other department

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualification in a related field
• At least 6 months experience in similar field

To apply, please in the form here.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

LANCET LABORATORIES LIMITED ZAMBIA

THIS POSITION WILL BE BASED AT THE LUSAKA MAIN LABORATORY

Key Competency Requirements:

Relevant Qualification in Biomedical Sciences, Business Administration or Marketing
Minimum two years relevant working experience
Must have a strong background in sales with proven results
Must be computer literate
Ability to communicate effectively
Must have good telephone etiquette
Must be customer oriented with good interpersonal skills
Must be able to travel throughout Zambia
Must have a valid driving license
Ability to work in a pressurized environment
Attention to detail and maintain Confidentiality
Ability to analyse data

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute to planning, developing and implementing the marketing strategy and brand awareness by working with the Groups CLA Marketing Manager

Establishes, promotes and maintains relationships with both new and existing client base, including doctors at both private and public hospitals and clinics

Increase monthly patient sample volumes month on month

Prepare, organise and deliver successful wellness events

Initiate, investigate, record and conclude on all customer complaints received

Serve as first point of contact for new business opportunities

Travel across country to all satellite sites, including establishing new business opportunities

Maintain an up-to-date customer database

Serve as initial distributor of updated customer information

Complete Trend analysis and deliver Monthly reports to Management

To apply, please send your CV, copy of Identity document, copy of qualifications, and cover letter via email to venna.belemu@cerbalancetafrica.com

Applications Close 23:59hours on Sunday 2nd June 2024.   No late applications will be considered. Applications missing documents will not be considered. Candidates must address all key competency requirement. Candidates must avail themselves for background checks and interview. Should you not receive any communication by 31st July 2024, please consider your application unsuccessful.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

LANCET LABORATORIES LIMITED ZAMBIA

THIS POSITION WILL BE BASED AT THE LUSAKA MAIN LABORATORY

Key Competency Requirements:

Relevant Qualification in Biomedical Sciences, Business Administration or Marketing
Minimum two years relevant working experience
Must have a strong background in sales with proven results
Must be computer literate
Ability to communicate effectively
Must have good telephone etiquette
Must be customer oriented with good interpersonal skills
Must be able to travel throughout Zambia
Must have a valid driving license
Ability to work in a pressurized environment
Attention to detail and maintain Confidentiality
Ability to analyse data

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute to planning, developing and implementing the marketing strategy and brand awareness by working with the Groups CLA Marketing Manager

Establishes, promotes and maintains relationships with both new and existing client base, including doctors at both private and public hospitals and clinics

Increase monthly patient sample volumes month on month

Prepare, organise and deliver successful wellness events

Initiate, investigate, record and conclude on all customer complaints received

Serve as first point of contact for new business opportunities

Travel across country to all satellite sites, including establishing new business opportunities

Maintain an up-to-date customer database

Serve as initial distributor of updated customer information

Complete Trend analysis and deliver Monthly reports to Management

To apply, please send your CV, copy of Identity document, copy of qualifications, and cover letter via email to venna.belemu@cerbalancetafrica.com

Applications Close 23:59hours on Sunday 2nd June 2024.   No late applications will be considered. Applications missing documents will not be considered. Candidates must address all key competency requirement. Candidates must avail themselves for background checks and interview. Should you not receive any communication by 31st July 2024, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Advertisement: Business Development Officer (Entry Level)

Company: ODITA ENERGY ZAMBIA

Position: Business Development Officer (Entry Level)

Location: Lusaka, Zambia (near Foxdale Court)

Salary Range: K2500 – K3500

About ODITA ENERGY:

ODITA ENERGY specializes in providing uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), solar solutions, batteries, generators, and general supply services to a wide range of markets in Botswana and other countries. Our clients include individuals, private organizations, parastatals, and government institutions. Established in 2003, we have recently expanded our operations to Zambia.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a self-motivated, professional, and dynamic individual for an entry-level role as a Business Development Officer. Females are especially encouraged to apply.

Role Requirements:

Age: 22 – 28 years
Gender: Male or Female (Females especially encouraged to apply).
Education: Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
Experience: 0 – 3 years in Business Development or a related field
Location: Must reside in proximity to Foxdale Court for ease of accessibility
Skills: Proficiency in English, Microsoft Dynamics.

Added advantages: Graphics Design, Drivers Licence.

The job may require frequent travel within and outside Zambia.

Key Responsibilities:

Scouting and securing new business opportunities
Building and maintaining client relationships
Conducting market research to identify new business prospects
Assisting in the development and implementation of business strategies
Supporting marketing and sales activities on company social media platforms and other platforms.

Eligibility Criteria:

Must be able to immediately contribute and perform effectively from day one.
Open to being mentored and guided in the role.
Willing to accept a salary within the offered range.

Application Process:

Interested applicants are invited to participate in a mini-interview process to help us get to know you better. Please note that we take the eligibility criteria for this role seriously, and responses that do not meet the role requirements will disqualify you from further consideration.

If you meet the criteria above, click here for a mini-interview.

Email: Zaneroconsult@gmail.com

Only applicants who have responded to the mini-interview in the link provided will be considered for the next stage.

This role is responsible for creating and maintaining strong relationships with clients and partners, monitoring portfolio performance, and providing strategic recommendations to optimize portfolio health. The officer collaborates with cross-functional teams to address client needs and contribute to the overall business growth and success.

Relationship Management

• Create and Maintain strong relationships with clients and partners to ensure ongoing satisfaction and loyalty.

Portfolio Monitoring

• Closely track portfolio performance and identify areas for improvement to drive optimization.

Strategic Recommendations

• Provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to leadership to enhance portfolio health.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with teams across the organization to address client needs and support business growth.

Relationship Building

• Foster trust and collaboration through regular communication and personalized engagement.

Exceptional Service

• Quickly address client concerns and proactively identify and resolve potential issues.

Client-Centric Approach

• Deeply understand client needs and tailor solutions to drive their success.

Expansion Opportunities

• Identify opportunities to expand the relationship and cross-sell relevant products/services

Industry Monitoring

• Closely track and analyze market developments, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape.

Thought Leadership

• Contribute insights and thought leadership to shape industry discussions and best practices.

Agile Adaptation

• Quickly adapt strategies and solutions to stay ahead of evolving client and market needs.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate with a credit
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as finance, business administration, marketing, economics or another related field.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills
• Customer-oriented mindse
• Teamwork and leadership skill
• Knowledge and understanding of the job
• Innovative and self-driven personality
• Experience in the same field will be an advantage

If you meet these criteria and you are under 30 years of age, send your CV only to countryyardltd@gmail.com not later than 10th June 2024.

Main Purpose of Job:

The Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying and cultivating new strategic relationships toward the development of new business opportunities for the organization’s overall sustainability. The Manager supports the organization’s overall new partner acquisition and management strategy and leads the development and realization of the resource mobilization strategies to support the implementation of the Organization’s strategic plan.

Main duties and responsibilities: 

• Strategy and Planning;
• Resource Mobilization Strategy;
• Proposal Development and New Business;
• Networking and Relationship Building;
• Governance Risk and Compliance;
• Knowledge Management, Learning and Sharing and;
• Team Management, Coaching and Mentorship

Key Responsibilities 

Main Activities

Strategy and Planning

• Contribute to the development of the Corporate Strategy and;
• Contribute to developing and executing the business development strategy in alignment with organizational goals and objectives;

Resource Mobilization Strategy

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy;
• Take part in the preparation of organizational plans and budgets to ensure conformity with the strategic plan and organizational grant acquisition strategy
• Coordinate and lead market study, donor mapping to ensure strong fundraising pipeline
• Gather relevant information necessary for grant acquisition, identify opportunities and relevant institutional guidance materials to share with the team; and
• Work in close coordination with the Chief Executive Officer and other technical teams to ensure that the organization pre-positions itself successfully on relevant grant funding opportunities

 Proposal Development and New Businesses

• Manage processes, procedures and policies for quality proposal development in compliance with donor requirements;
• Lead desk reviews to inform proposal strategy decisions such as problem analysis, partnering and staffing;
• In coordination with technical teams, develop evidence-based capability and experience approaches;
• Manage the database on funding opportunities from cultivation to award; and
• Ensure adequate staffing and cost recovery is included in grant budgets and reviewed on a regular basis to ensure the right resources are available to deliver quality programs

Networking and Relationship Building 

• Manage the development of strengthened funding pipeline through analysis and proactive support;
• Develop a donor engagement strategy for key identified donors and stakeholders relevant to priority bids;
• Regularly create and seek opportunities for cooperation, networking, alliance building, learning and knowledge management across different organizational work areas; and
• Cultivate and manage donor/partner relationships and effectively communicate the organization’s strategy

Governance Risk and Compliance

• Manage all activities within the section in alignment with the  Business Development Policy, Procedures and Practices.

Knowledge Management, Learning and Sharing 

• Manage documentation and sharing of approaches, project and program designs and lessons, case studies and other knowledge products for continuous team learning;
• Manage the database to ensure information is shared among the team to capture new opportunities and track ongoing grants; and
• Work with the technical teams in maintaining a repository of proposal development tools and templates.

Team Management, Coaching and Mentorship 

• Plan and manage own workflow, anticipating obstacles, juggling priorities and following through on objectives within agreed timeframes and according to quality standards;
• Mentor and develop Business Development team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth and;
• Build staff and partner organization capabilities for successful grant acquisition and management;

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Considerable competence at management level is required to understand and apply advanced policies, practices, procedures, concepts, and principles;

General Education:

Full Grade Twelve (12) Certificate

Professional/Academic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Social Science or other related qualifications.

MSc. MA in a related discipline

Professional and valid membership to relevant professional body.

Relevant Job Experience:

Minimum of 5 years’ post qualifying experience in a cross-cultural environment institution at management level in business development and/or grant acquisition and management, preferably in an international development organization.

Demonstrated experience in fundraising and donor management

Skills

• Team building
• Conflict management
• Interpersonal skills
• Decision making skills
• Conceptual skills; and
• Highest standards of integrity
• Strategic management skills;
• Organization and Coordination skills
• Administrative skills
• Influencing/persuasion/judgement
• Performance management and development
• Developing, motivation and coaching
• Mentoring and counseling
• Strategy formulation and execution
• Knowledge and understanding of the Zambian SME development sector
• Business Development skills
• Proposal writing skills
• Networking skills
• Sound business and commercial acumen
• Budget formulation
• Execution and monitoring skills
• Risk management skills encompassing the governance, risk and compliance landscape
• Data analysis and interpretation skills
• Project management skills
• Change management skills and
• Knowledge of the full MS Office suite

Applications must be addressed to:

The Managing Partner/CEO

Laura & Partners Consulting Limited CV 16

D.G Wallace Road,

COMESA Exhibition Village, Show grounds,

Lusaka

Applications must be emailed with the subject “Business Development Manager” to Mary@lauraandpartners.com on or before 14 June 2024. Only electronic applications will be accepted.  

Efficacy Media is a regional PR and marketing agency in Southern Africa, renowned for creating impactful brands and providing comprehensive communication strategies. As a through-the-line dynamic media agency, we focus on adding a voice to brands by offering a virtually connected experience that fosters sustainable and successful collaborations. Our team consists of creative minds from diverse backgrounds, dedicated to innovation and excellence in delivering customised strategies for our clients. Our services encompass media relations, digital media management, event management, creative design, web development, and more.

About the Role

The Business Manager – Strategic Communications is a key member of the team working on and managing a portfolio of clients whilst supporting and mentoring team members of staff to perform to the best of their ability.

The successful candidate is a motivated and commercially focused individual with experience and knowledge in Public Relations, preferably from an agency background and passionate about using communications effectively to influence and engage.

The Business Manager – Strategic Communications will take responsibility for the day-to-day activities associated with managing clients communications and engagement  activities.

They will help develop and deploy creative PR programmes to meet the needs of clients.

As a Business Manager you will:

• Have the ability to work on your own initiative and take charge of clients requirements
• Forge strong and productive client relationships
• Manage workloads effectively across multiple projects and ensure all work is completed in a timely manner and on-budget
• Work closely with other teams within the Agency to coordinate integrated communications programmes
• Provide strategic counsel and insight to shape clients’ communications programme
• Be actively involved in new business development, leading on team brainstorms, creation of PR proposals and new business pitches
• Have experience of managing and formulating budgets.
• Have strong media contacts and relationships within Zambia and across East and Southern Africa
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset

Skills required include:

• A minimum of 5-6 years agency experience in PR in either an agency and/or in house role
• Excellent organisational skills
• First class writing skills
• Outstanding people management skills and track record of effective team working
• Excellent communications skills, both verbally and in writing
• Strong IT skills

Interested? Please apply in the first instance by sending a detailed CV and three (03) published writing samples to partners@efficacymedia.co

JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Administration and Human Resource Manager, the position is responsible for providing administrative support services and human resource management functions in order to facilitate efficient and effective operations of the Centre.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(i) Controls the use of Centre pool vehicles and ensures that they are always insured and are roadworthy.
(ii) Supervises timely provision of administrative and logistical support services such as reception, communication, and mail delivery in order to facilitate efficient and effective operations.
(iii) Supervises the provision of printing services in order to facilitate service delivery.
(iv) Undertakes human resources planning and forecasting to maintain an optimum number of staff.
(v) Participates in the recruitment and induction of new members of staff.
(vi) Undertakes the human resource development functions to facilitate staff development and enhance staff performance.
(vii) Interprets and implements the Centre’s terms and conditions of service, management decisions and policies relating to employment, compensation, training and development and staff welfare.
(viii) Assists in the administration and monitoring of performance appraisal system.
(ix) Undertakes the preparation of payroll inputs to facilitate payment of personnel emoluments.

(x) Manages the Human Resource Information System aimed at maintaining up to date personnel records and aggregate data required for establishment control, management reports and administration of personnel procedures.
(xi) Ensures that job descriptions are written and agreed with departmental heads, supervisors, and jobholders.
(xii) Assists in the administration of the Centre’s Disciplinary Code and Grievance Procedures to maintain discipline and industrial harmony.
(xiii) Assists in the implementation of the Centre’s staff welfare policies and programmes to boost employee morale and motivation, to enhance productivity.
(xiv) Provides advice to line management and staff on human resource policies, practices, and procedures.
(xv) Performs any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
(i) Grade 12 with a minimum of five (5) “O” levels including English and
Mathematics.
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent
(iii) Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related field is an added advantage.
(iv) Three (3) years practical work experience in the field.
(v) Conversant with Zambian Labour laws.
(vi) Must be a fully paid-up Member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM) with a 2024 Practicing License.
(vii) Must be Computer literate.

Signed applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of certificates and contact details (address/telephone/email) of at least two (2) traceable referees should be sent to the address below on or before 14th June 2024. The position should be clearly marked on the envelope.

Please note that only short-listed candidates shall be responded to.

Applications should be sent to:

The Board Secretary
Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies
P.O. Box 35243
Dedan Kimathi Road
LUSAKA

Efficacy Media is a regional PR and marketing agency in Southern Africa, renowned for creating impactful brands and providing comprehensive communication strategies. As a through-the-line dynamic media agency, we focus on adding a voice to brands by offering a virtually connected experience that fosters sustainable and successful collaborations. Our team consists of creative minds from diverse backgrounds, dedicated to innovation and excellence in delivering customised strategies for our clients. Our services encompass media relations, digital media management, event management, creative design, web development, and more.

About the Role

The Business Manager – Strategic Communications is a key member of the team working on and managing a portfolio of clients whilst supporting and mentoring team members of staff to perform to the best of their ability.

The successful candidate is a motivated and commercially focused individual with experience and knowledge in Public Relations, preferably from an agency background and passionate about using communications effectively to influence and engage.

The Business Manager – Strategic Communications will take responsibility for the day-to-day activities associated with managing clients communications and engagement  activities.

They will help develop and deploy creative PR programmes to meet the needs of clients.

As a Business Manager you will:

• Have the ability to work on your own initiative and take charge of clients requirements
• Forge strong and productive client relationships
• Manage workloads effectively across multiple projects and ensure all work is completed in a timely manner and on-budget
• Work closely with other teams within the Agency to coordinate integrated communications programmes
• Provide strategic counsel and insight to shape clients’ communications programme
• Be actively involved in new business development, leading on team brainstorms, creation of PR proposals and new business pitches
• Have experience of managing and formulating budgets.
• Have strong media contacts and relationships within Zambia and across East and Southern Africa
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset

Skills required include:

• A minimum of 5-6 years agency experience in PR in either an agency and/or in house role
• Excellent organisational skills
• First class writing skills
• Outstanding people management skills and track record of effective team working
• Excellent communications skills, both verbally and in writing
• Strong IT skills

Interested? Please apply in the first instance by sending a detailed CV and three (03) published writing samples to partners@efficacymedia.co

JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Administration and Human Resource Manager, the position is responsible for providing administrative support services and human resource management functions in order to facilitate efficient and effective operations of the Centre.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(i) Controls the use of Centre pool vehicles and ensures that they are always insured and are roadworthy.
(ii) Supervises timely provision of administrative and logistical support services such as reception, communication, and mail delivery in order to facilitate efficient and effective operations.
(iii) Supervises the provision of printing services in order to facilitate service delivery.
(iv) Undertakes human resources planning and forecasting to maintain an optimum number of staff.
(v) Participates in the recruitment and induction of new members of staff.
(vi) Undertakes the human resource development functions to facilitate staff development and enhance staff performance.
(vii) Interprets and implements the Centre’s terms and conditions of service, management decisions and policies relating to employment, compensation, training and development and staff welfare.
(viii) Assists in the administration and monitoring of performance appraisal system.
(ix) Undertakes the preparation of payroll inputs to facilitate payment of personnel emoluments.

(x) Manages the Human Resource Information System aimed at maintaining up to date personnel records and aggregate data required for establishment control, management reports and administration of personnel procedures.
(xi) Ensures that job descriptions are written and agreed with departmental heads, supervisors, and jobholders.
(xii) Assists in the administration of the Centre’s Disciplinary Code and Grievance Procedures to maintain discipline and industrial harmony.
(xiii) Assists in the implementation of the Centre’s staff welfare policies and programmes to boost employee morale and motivation, to enhance productivity.
(xiv) Provides advice to line management and staff on human resource policies, practices, and procedures.
(xv) Performs any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
(i) Grade 12 with a minimum of five (5) “O” levels including English and
Mathematics.
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent
(iii) Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related field is an added advantage.
(iv) Three (3) years practical work experience in the field.
(v) Conversant with Zambian Labour laws.
(vi) Must be a fully paid-up Member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM) with a 2024 Practicing License.
(vii) Must be Computer literate.

Signed applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of certificates and contact details (address/telephone/email) of at least two (2) traceable referees should be sent to the address below on or before 14th June 2024. The position should be clearly marked on the envelope.

Please note that only short-listed candidates shall be responded to.

Applications should be sent to:

The Board Secretary
Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies
P.O. Box 35243
Dedan Kimathi Road
LUSAKA

Main Purpose of Job:

The Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying and cultivating new strategic relationships toward the development of new business opportunities for the organization’s overall sustainability. The Manager supports the organization’s overall new partner acquisition and management strategy and leads the development and realization of the resource mobilization strategies to support the implementation of the Organization’s strategic plan.

Main duties and responsibilities: 

• Strategy and Planning;
• Resource Mobilization Strategy;
• Proposal Development and New Business;
• Networking and Relationship Building;
• Governance Risk and Compliance;
• Knowledge Management, Learning and Sharing and;
• Team Management, Coaching and Mentorship

Key Responsibilities 

Main Activities

Strategy and Planning

• Contribute to the development of the Corporate Strategy and;
• Contribute to developing and executing the business development strategy in alignment with organizational goals and objectives;

Resource Mobilization Strategy

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy;
• Take part in the preparation of organizational plans and budgets to ensure conformity with the strategic plan and organizational grant acquisition strategy
• Coordinate and lead market study, donor mapping to ensure strong fundraising pipeline
• Gather relevant information necessary for grant acquisition, identify opportunities and relevant institutional guidance materials to share with the team; and
• Work in close coordination with the Chief Executive Officer and other technical teams to ensure that the organization pre-positions itself successfully on relevant grant funding opportunities

 Proposal Development and New Businesses

• Manage processes, procedures and policies for quality proposal development in compliance with donor requirements;
• Lead desk reviews to inform proposal strategy decisions such as problem analysis, partnering and staffing;
• In coordination with technical teams, develop evidence-based capability and experience approaches;
• Manage the database on funding opportunities from cultivation to award; and
• Ensure adequate staffing and cost recovery is included in grant budgets and reviewed on a regular basis to ensure the right resources are available to deliver quality programs

Networking and Relationship Building 

• Manage the development of strengthened funding pipeline through analysis and proactive support;
• Develop a donor engagement strategy for key identified donors and stakeholders relevant to priority bids;
• Regularly create and seek opportunities for cooperation, networking, alliance building, learning and knowledge management across different organizational work areas; and
• Cultivate and manage donor/partner relationships and effectively communicate the organization’s strategy

Governance Risk and Compliance

• Manage all activities within the section in alignment with the  Business Development Policy, Procedures and Practices.

Knowledge Management, Learning and Sharing 

• Manage documentation and sharing of approaches, project and program designs and lessons, case studies and other knowledge products for continuous team learning;
• Manage the database to ensure information is shared among the team to capture new opportunities and track ongoing grants; and
• Work with the technical teams in maintaining a repository of proposal development tools and templates.

Team Management, Coaching and Mentorship 

• Plan and manage own workflow, anticipating obstacles, juggling priorities and following through on objectives within agreed timeframes and according to quality standards;
• Mentor and develop Business Development team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth and;
• Build staff and partner organization capabilities for successful grant acquisition and management;

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Considerable competence at management level is required to understand and apply advanced policies, practices, procedures, concepts, and principles;

General Education:

Full Grade Twelve (12) Certificate

Professional/Academic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Social Science or other related qualifications.

MSc. MA in a related discipline

Professional and valid membership to relevant professional body.

Relevant Job Experience:

Minimum of 5 years’ post qualifying experience in a cross-cultural environment institution at management level in business development and/or grant acquisition and management, preferably in an international development organization.

Demonstrated experience in fundraising and donor management

Skills

• Team building
• Conflict management
• Interpersonal skills
• Decision making skills
• Conceptual skills; and
• Highest standards of integrity
• Strategic management skills;
• Organization and Coordination skills
• Administrative skills
• Influencing/persuasion/judgement
• Performance management and development
• Developing, motivation and coaching
• Mentoring and counseling
• Strategy formulation and execution
• Knowledge and understanding of the Zambian SME development sector
• Business Development skills
• Proposal writing skills
• Networking skills
• Sound business and commercial acumen
• Budget formulation
• Execution and monitoring skills
• Risk management skills encompassing the governance, risk and compliance landscape
• Data analysis and interpretation skills
• Project management skills
• Change management skills and
• Knowledge of the full MS Office suite

Applications must be addressed to:

The Managing Partner/CEO

Laura & Partners Consulting Limited CV 16

D.G Wallace Road,

COMESA Exhibition Village, Show grounds,

Lusaka

Applications must be emailed with the subject “Business Development Manager” to Mary@lauraandpartners.com on or before 14 June 2024. Only electronic applications will be accepted.  

Reports to: Officer, Human Resource & Administration

Under the direct supervision of the Officer, Human Resources and Administration, the incumbent shall perform various administrative tasks to support the operations of ZGF

Main Duties: 
Human Resource Administration 

1. Organizes interviews as requested by the Officer, Human Resources and Administration, ensuring that venue is secured and properly arranged and serviced and candidates are invited according to interview schedule
2. Welcomes new staff, assisting them to complete official records and inputs their information on the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and introducing them to their department. Refers to the HR Manual and relevant HR policies to answer any general HR related questions new staff may have, or refers them to the Officer, Human Resource and Administration
3. Maintains staff personal files involving correctly segmenting files, ensuring that all records required by policy to be filed are available on file, retrieving files for use by staff as requested and weeding out files for staff that have separated from ZGF.

Procurement

1. Maintains records of suppliers of goods and administrative services, their delivery and quality performance and reports supplier performance to relevant authorities to aid decision making on whether to maintain them or not.
2. Procures goods and services on behalf of users in a manner that ensures value for money for the ZGF
3. Raises purchase requisitions and follows up their approvals with approvers and the Assistant Accountant to ensure that such goods or services are available at the time they are required

Logistics & Fleet Management

1. Prepares schedules for the maintenance of ZGF vehicle fleet to ensure that vehicles are always kept in good serviceable condition
2. Provides support for vehicle insurance, road tax and fitness certification
3. Arranges accommodation and processes work permits for expatriate staff with the Department of Immigration as required so that the expatriate staff commence their assignments in Zambia on designated dates. Receives expatriate staff and provides them with assistance for them to settle in
4. Provides administrative support for events and meetings, ensuring that venue is secured and appropriately arranged and serviced
5. Carries out any other related administrative support duties that the Officer, Human Resources and Administration may reasonably assign from time to time.

Requirements: 
Education and Training

1. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, procurement or equivalent

Work Experience

1. Two years’ of progressive experience in similar position. Exposure in with NGOs will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies 

1. Good understanding of general procurement guidelines
2. Good verbal and written communications skills and ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
3. A practical understanding of safeguarding
4. Proficiency in at least one of the four local languages, Nyanja, Bemba, Tonga or Lozi
5. Interest in ICT and willingness to work online regularly and for longer hours
6. Attention to detail
7. Good project management skills
8. Good time and workload management
9. A team player
10. Experience with Microsoft Office products including Excel, PowerPoint and Word and other online project management tools.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Value Diversity 

Zambian Governance Foundation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We value the unique talents, skills, and experiences that each applicant brings and do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We actively encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Identifying Opportunities:  Locate new business opportunities by researching leads, assesse target markets, and identify prospects within the industry.
Building Relationships: Establish and maintain relationships with potential clients, collaborate with sales and design teams to meet client requirements.
Strategic Planning: Create business development strategies to support the company’s goals, increase revenue, and expand into new markets.
Staying Informed: Stay up-to-date with industry developments and understand their company’s products and market positioning.

POSITION PROFILE

Position: Business Development Consultant – Software Sales
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Contract: Permanent
Probationary Period: 3 Months
Submissions: careers@netone.co.zm
Reporting Manager: Head – Software Solutions.

Background

NetOne is a leading technology services Group based in Lusaka, Zambia. Since its inception is
2007 the group has grown to be Zambia’s leading technology service provider offering a range
of solutions including client computing and enterprise business solutions with long standing
relationships with leading OEM manufacturers across the ICT sector. NetOne owns and
operates Zambia’s first Tier III carrier neutral data offering colocation services, infrastructure
as a service and software as service. NetOne also owns and operates the Swish Pay platform
enabling digital payments from consumer to merchant through its integrations with Visa,
MasterCard and Mobile Money platforms. The group continues to innovate in launching new
products to the Zambian market and is therefore looking to grow our team!
The position will specifically be responsible for business development of the product sets
under the Software Solutions portfolio in particular Sage 300 ERP solutions and in-house
developed software solutions and grow the specific customer portfolio of this division. If you
are an individual that believes in career progression, innovative, fearless and want to be on
the winning team, we are the team for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties of the role will include but are not restricted to:

• Identify and prospect new opportunities that would demand products and services of the
  Software Solutions portfolio;
• Prepare customers for presentations and proposals for products and or services in the ERP
  and HR stable of products;
• Run demonstrations of product capability and features to prospective and existing customers;
• Lead the sales process including negotiations and contracting to opportunities identified are materialized into sales;
• Work with Software Solutions technology teams in preparing relevant documentation
  pertaining to demonstrations and or proposals for the purposes of establishing the ideal
  methodology, solution and commercials for identified services and offerings to the customer;
• Be responsible for account development plans for named accounts of new and existing
  customers;
• Take ownership and ensure attainment of the commercial targets set out quarterly and
  annually;
• Work with the Head – Software Solutions in assisting with the overall planning, strategy,
  direction and growth of the business function;
• Manage the contracting process with customers while working with the team to ensure the
  deliverables committed to align with customer expectations and are fully documented;
• Establish contacts and building positive relationships/networks with senior level decision
  makers of the relevant Industry and its environment; and
• Document and report on sales pipeline including timely submission of weekly & monthly
  reporting.
• Undertaking any other duties/tasks (as assigned) or responsibility required to ensure the
  achievement of the objectives of the job within the overall objectives of NetOne Group.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of
formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or Business Administration
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software sales (specific ERP software experience will be an added advantage);
• Strong sales aptitude, negotiation skills, account management and relationship building skills;
• High level of energy, drive, intellect, enthusiasm, initiative, and commitment;
• Must be a self-starter and motivated to expand personal professional knowledge of product and selling skills;
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written including larger audience presentation skills;
• Proven ability to manage multiple sales cycles and customers simultaneously;
• Proven ability to collaborate well with team members; and
• MUST HAVE a valid driving license with 2 over years driving experience.

How to apply?

Send us a SUMMARY CV of your academic qualifications, professional work experience and
skill set. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. You can email your CV to
careers@netone.co.zm

Reports to: Officer, Human Resource & Administration

Under the direct supervision of the Officer, Human Resources and Administration, the incumbent shall perform various administrative tasks to support the operations of ZGF

Main Duties: 
Human Resource Administration 

1. Organizes interviews as requested by the Officer, Human Resources and Administration, ensuring that venue is secured and properly arranged and serviced and candidates are invited according to interview schedule
2. Welcomes new staff, assisting them to complete official records and inputs their information on the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and introducing them to their department. Refers to the HR Manual and relevant HR policies to answer any general HR related questions new staff may have, or refers them to the Officer, Human Resource and Administration
3. Maintains staff personal files involving correctly segmenting files, ensuring that all records required by policy to be filed are available on file, retrieving files for use by staff as requested and weeding out files for staff that have separated from ZGF.

Procurement

1. Maintains records of suppliers of goods and administrative services, their delivery and quality performance and reports supplier performance to relevant authorities to aid decision making on whether to maintain them or not.
2. Procures goods and services on behalf of users in a manner that ensures value for money for the ZGF
3. Raises purchase requisitions and follows up their approvals with approvers and the Assistant Accountant to ensure that such goods or services are available at the time they are required

Logistics & Fleet Management

1. Prepares schedules for the maintenance of ZGF vehicle fleet to ensure that vehicles are always kept in good serviceable condition
2. Provides support for vehicle insurance, road tax and fitness certification
3. Arranges accommodation and processes work permits for expatriate staff with the Department of Immigration as required so that the expatriate staff commence their assignments in Zambia on designated dates. Receives expatriate staff and provides them with assistance for them to settle in
4. Provides administrative support for events and meetings, ensuring that venue is secured and appropriately arranged and serviced
5. Carries out any other related administrative support duties that the Officer, Human Resources and Administration may reasonably assign from time to time.

Requirements: 
Education and Training

1. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, procurement or equivalent

Work Experience

1. Two years’ of progressive experience in similar position. Exposure in with NGOs will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies 

1. Good understanding of general procurement guidelines
2. Good verbal and written communications skills and ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
3. A practical understanding of safeguarding
4. Proficiency in at least one of the four local languages, Nyanja, Bemba, Tonga or Lozi
5. Interest in ICT and willingness to work online regularly and for longer hours
6. Attention to detail
7. Good project management skills
8. Good time and workload management
9. A team player
10. Experience with Microsoft Office products including Excel, PowerPoint and Word and other online project management tools.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Value Diversity 

Zambian Governance Foundation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We value the unique talents, skills, and experiences that each applicant brings and do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We actively encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

EVEREST LOGISTICS limited a Lusaka based company dealing with agribusiness projects which is looking for candidates to fill in the position of Business Development Manager- Solar. The company is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager, who is ready to join the Everest Logistics Team and support the growth of the Company’s business in the Corporate and Industrial (C&I) solar segment.

The Required Skills and Background:

• Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, or Business Administration background
• 3+ years of business development experience in renewables, preferably solar
• Profound technical and commercial understanding of PV projects, preferably in both, ground mounted and roof-top segments
• Strong interpersonal skills/ability to maintain relations across our group’s and client’s interfaces
• Analytical skills, strong drive for results, and good negotiation skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
• Strong business ethics, flexible and open-minded team player

Main Responsibilities:

• Sourcing of new business opportunities
• Initiate and develop ground-mounted and rooftop PV projects.
• Provide opportunity evaluation including commercial and economic analysis
• Manage due diligence transaction execution processes
• Negotiate and structure the terms of investment
• Prepare all permit-relevant documents and lead all necessary approval procedures
• Be the interface between development and construction
• Review and provide updates on market conditions, developments, and trends

1.   Send cv to the human resource officer at andrew44banda@gmail.com

2.   Only successful candidates will be contacted. Closes 18th June, 2024.

Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and Agribusiness Company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region.  It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution, and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stock feed, and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.

Zambeef Products PLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic candidate for the role outlined below. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.

The Required Skills for this role Include:  

• Performing basic office duties such as data entry, raising invoices and record-keeping
• Assisting superiors in preparing invoices for business transactions
• Making reports about the issues pertaining to the office and presenting them to the next level.
• Ensuring that the administrative function in the section is operating according to set standards.
• Monitoring of Budget and quantifiable asset control

The Required Qualifications are:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Business Management
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
• Must be Computer Literate

The Required Attributes for this role Include:

• Excellent decision making
• Possess Good Analytical Knowledge
• Demonstrates Problem Solving Skills
• Accurate Computer Knowledge
• Pay attention to detail
• Management reporting skills

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) referees to:

THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER

Zambeef Products PLC

P/B 17, Woodlands

Lusaka or

Email: Recruitment@zambeef.co.zm

NB. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process as we promote gender equality.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 14th June 2024.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

It’s hard to believe that today millions of people across the world still don’t have safe water and decent sanitation, resulting in immense suffering, disease and loss of productivity. WaterAid’s vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation. By 2030, we want everyone everywhere to have clean water, sanitation and hygiene. We believe that sustainable development cannot be achieved without the attainment of rights to water, sanitation and hygiene for all.

Do you want to be part of the team that will make this change happen?

WaterAid is looking for an experienced individual to play a vital role in contributing towards our mission to transform lives with safe water, sanitation, and hygiene in poor and unserved communities. The position will be stationed in Lusaka, Zambia, with periodic local and international travel.

The role will lead on positioning WaterAid to secure significant multi-year, funding from a diverse portfolio of institutional and private donors, often through consortia working. The role will focus on developing new consortium partnerships and donor relationships, as well as building donor intelligence and funding pipeline, positioning WaterAid’s work in our key thematic areas (health and financing), and proposal development.  The role will involve both cultivating donors and other strategic partnerships in country as well as leveraging support and funding from WaterAid affiliate member offices. The post holder will also work closely with colleagues involved in the management of donor-funded projects to promote an enabling environment within the country programme to ensure effective compliance with donor contractual requirements

Specifically, the Business Development Manager, will be responsible for the following amongst others:

Partnership engagement (40%)

• Lead the development and implementation of business development strategy working with WAZ Senior Management Team and Regional Business Development Manager.
• Oversee the Country Programme’s partnership development and resource mobilisation strategy.
• Maintain up-to-date donor intelligence and the funding landscape in country as well as globally.
• Work closely with Country Director and other senior staff to cultivate strong relationships with donor delegations and representatives of strategic / consortium partners in Zambia.
• Work closely with fundraising teams from other WaterAid member offices including UK, USA, Canada, Sweden, Australia, and Japan to identify potential sources of funding for projects in Zambia.
• Coordinate visits for high value donors and other strategic partners including facilitating donor round table and other mechanisms to motivate donors to fund the country programme.
• Work with relevant colleagues to raise the country profile and producing communications to support partnership development including capacity statements and digital content.
• Manage and maintain a register of contacts for donors and strategic partners.
• Lead on ethical check reviews of all new partnership and funding relationships.

Opportunity Management (35%)

• Manage and maintain a system for tracking potential in-country funding opportunities.
• Work closely with colleagues in WaterAid member offices to track global opportunities with potential relevance to WaterAid’s work in Zambia.
• Ensure qualified funding opportunities are recorded on WaterAid’s programme system (WAPS) as opportunities progress and ensure appropriate authorisations through different stages in line with internal restricted funding processes.
• Coordinate the analysis of funding opportunities and support senior colleagues to make go/no-go decisions.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to support bid sign off decisions, working together with country relevant teams to negotiate favourable positions within consortia and with donors.
• Ensure that key programmatic and operational standards are integrated in all projects/programmes developed by the CP.
• Coordinate funding application and proposal development processes drawing on internal technical capacity within the country, region and across the federation as appropriate, including partners.
• Facilitate robust reviews of funding applications as required involving relevant colleagues from the country team as well as Regional and HQ teams.
• Coordinate approval and submission sign-off of funding applications in line with WaterAid’s internal restricted funding processes.

Contracting (15%)

• Provide in-country coordination of contracting processes for funding and partnerships including review and negotiation of terms and conditions.
• Work closely with relevant colleagues including Head of Programmes, Head of Finance, and Head of Policy to plan and facilitate project start-up processes ensuring all parties involved understand and comply with terms and conditions agreed with donors including WaterAid’s global code of conduct and standards for safeguarding, health, safety, security, and data protection.
• Maintain records relating to secured contracts on WaterAid’s programme System (WAPS).
• Support SMT to effectively manage risks associated with donor funding as well as identifying any gaps/support needs that should be addressed.

Learning and Development (10%)

• Facilitate and provide capacity building trainings for relevant staff in fundraising process including external opportunities for staff development.
• Conduct analysis and generate reports from programme system (WAPS) on fundraising implementation to inform decision making and learning.
• Promote a culture of learning and sharing of good practice on fundraising within the country programme and with other business units across the WaterAid federation.
• Regularly update SMT, the region and International Funding and Partnership Department (IPD) in relation to funding and partnership development work and provide specific inputs/advice as required.

Leadership and People Management 

• Cooperate with the Country Director and SMT to create and maintain an environment which upholds WaterAid’s policies including Global Code of conduct; Safeguarding and child protection; Health, Safety & Security; Data protection; Quality programme standards.
• Behave and act in a manner that does not put colleagues or anyone that interacts with WaterAid in immediate danger or harm’s way.
• Immediately reports any health, safety and security incidents or near-misses that occur on WaterAid duty to their line manager, Security Focal Point or CD.
• Support the Country Director and SMT with effectively identifying and managing internal as well as external risks associated with funding.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the country programme as well as regional and global initiatives relevant to the role.
• Promote a culture of wellbeing and practice a leadership style that reflects WaterAid’s values and commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and putting people first.

To be successful, you’ll need:   

• A master’s degree or equivalent relevant experience with proven track record in international development, international relations, diplomacy, business management, or other related discipline or related qualifications.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience including at least five (5) years doing similar work at senior management level.
• Strong experience of soliciting funds with diverse donors particularly multilateral and bilateral institutions including USAID, GIZ, Scottish Government, GAC, UK FCDO, EC, Sida, World Bank among other corporates and philanthropies.
• Experience soliciting funds with non-institutional donors including philanthropies, trusts, corporates, individual givers, and crowd funding.
• Experience of formulation and working in consortia to secure and manage donor funding.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including excellent report writing skills, and the ability to convey compelling information and ideas effectively to diverse audiences.
• Experience coordinating both solicited and unsolicited funding applications including internal review and sign off processes.
• Strong numerical ability.
• Experience managing project inception, donor compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Excellent inter-personal and networking skills with experience of developing and cultivating effective network of business development contacts and relationships.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment and effectively plan, prioritise and co-ordinate work of self and other colleagues.
• Ability to ‘manage without authority’ and influence others to achieve results and deliver on time.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high quality and accurate information and documentation.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Commitment to WaterAid’s values and a working style that reflects these.
• Planning and acquisition of commercial and/or results-based contracts.
• Experience fundraising for innovations as well as humanitarian and emergency response projects.
• Experience managing development and/or humanitarian projects, particularly in the field of WASH.

If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, send your detailed CV and letter of interest before 12:00PM on 15 July 2024, to ZambiaCareers@wateraid.org   using Business Development Manager as the subject of the email.

Please provide details of at least three relevant references and clearly indicate details of your current remuneration package.

Only candidates shortlisted for interviewing will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date for applications.

Our People Promise

We’re looking for people who share a commitment to our vision. We’re looking for people with an appreciation and respect for different people and ideas, and the energy and expertise to help tackle the most important challenges. In return, you can expect to get inspiration from the change you help make happen, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of a global community. You will also experience stimulation and fulfilment, the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best. This is our pledge to you.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate preemployment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We particularly encourage applications from women who are underrepresented at this level in the organisation.

It’s hard to believe that today millions of people across the world still don’t have safe water and decent sanitation, resulting in immense suffering, disease and loss of productivity. WaterAid’s vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation. By 2030, we want everyone everywhere to have clean water, sanitation and hygiene. We believe that sustainable development cannot be achieved without the attainment of rights to water, sanitation and hygiene for all.

Do you want to be part of the team that will make this change happen?

WaterAid is looking for an experienced individual to play a vital role in contributing towards our mission to transform lives with safe water, sanitation, and hygiene in poor and unserved communities. The position will be stationed in Lusaka, Zambia, with periodic local and international travel.

The role will lead on positioning WaterAid to secure significant multi-year, funding from a diverse portfolio of institutional and private donors, often through consortia working. The role will focus on developing new consortium partnerships and donor relationships, as well as building donor intelligence and funding pipeline, positioning WaterAid’s work in our key thematic areas (health and financing), and proposal development.  The role will involve both cultivating donors and other strategic partnerships in country as well as leveraging support and funding from WaterAid affiliate member offices. The post holder will also work closely with colleagues involved in the management of donor-funded projects to promote an enabling environment within the country programme to ensure effective compliance with donor contractual requirements

Specifically, the Business Development Manager, will be responsible for the following amongst others:

Partnership engagement (40%)

• Lead the development and implementation of business development strategy working with WAZ Senior Management Team and Regional Business Development Manager.
• Oversee the Country Programme’s partnership development and resource mobilisation strategy.
• Maintain up-to-date donor intelligence and the funding landscape in country as well as globally.
• Work closely with Country Director and other senior staff to cultivate strong relationships with donor delegations and representatives of strategic / consortium partners in Zambia.
• Work closely with fundraising teams from other WaterAid member offices including UK, USA, Canada, Sweden, Australia, and Japan to identify potential sources of funding for projects in Zambia.
• Coordinate visits for high value donors and other strategic partners including facilitating donor round table and other mechanisms to motivate donors to fund the country programme.
• Work with relevant colleagues to raise the country profile and producing communications to support partnership development including capacity statements and digital content.
• Manage and maintain a register of contacts for donors and strategic partners.
• Lead on ethical check reviews of all new partnership and funding relationships.

Opportunity Management (35%)

• Manage and maintain a system for tracking potential in-country funding opportunities.
• Work closely with colleagues in WaterAid member offices to track global opportunities with potential relevance to WaterAid’s work in Zambia.
• Ensure qualified funding opportunities are recorded on WaterAid’s programme system (WAPS) as opportunities progress and ensure appropriate authorisations through different stages in line with internal restricted funding processes.
• Coordinate the analysis of funding opportunities and support senior colleagues to make go/no-go decisions.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to support bid sign off decisions, working together with country relevant teams to negotiate favourable positions within consortia and with donors.
• Ensure that key programmatic and operational standards are integrated in all projects/programmes developed by the CP.
• Coordinate funding application and proposal development processes drawing on internal technical capacity within the country, region and across the federation as appropriate, including partners.
• Facilitate robust reviews of funding applications as required involving relevant colleagues from the country team as well as Regional and HQ teams.
• Coordinate approval and submission sign-off of funding applications in line with WaterAid’s internal restricted funding processes.

Contracting (15%)

• Provide in-country coordination of contracting processes for funding and partnerships including review and negotiation of terms and conditions.
• Work closely with relevant colleagues including Head of Programmes, Head of Finance, and Head of Policy to plan and facilitate project start-up processes ensuring all parties involved understand and comply with terms and conditions agreed with donors including WaterAid’s global code of conduct and standards for safeguarding, health, safety, security, and data protection.
• Maintain records relating to secured contracts on WaterAid’s programme System (WAPS).
• Support SMT to effectively manage risks associated with donor funding as well as identifying any gaps/support needs that should be addressed.

Learning and Development (10%)

• Facilitate and provide capacity building trainings for relevant staff in fundraising process including external opportunities for staff development.
• Conduct analysis and generate reports from programme system (WAPS) on fundraising implementation to inform decision making and learning.
• Promote a culture of learning and sharing of good practice on fundraising within the country programme and with other business units across the WaterAid federation.
• Regularly update SMT, the region and International Funding and Partnership Department (IPD) in relation to funding and partnership development work and provide specific inputs/advice as required.

Leadership and People Management 

• Cooperate with the Country Director and SMT to create and maintain an environment which upholds WaterAid’s policies including Global Code of conduct; Safeguarding and child protection; Health, Safety & Security; Data protection; Quality programme standards.
• Behave and act in a manner that does not put colleagues or anyone that interacts with WaterAid in immediate danger or harm’s way.
• Immediately reports any health, safety and security incidents or near-misses that occur on WaterAid duty to their line manager, Security Focal Point or CD.
• Support the Country Director and SMT with effectively identifying and managing internal as well as external risks associated with funding.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the country programme as well as regional and global initiatives relevant to the role.
• Promote a culture of wellbeing and practice a leadership style that reflects WaterAid’s values and commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and putting people first.

To be successful, you’ll need:   

• A master’s degree or equivalent relevant experience with proven track record in international development, international relations, diplomacy, business management, or other related discipline or related qualifications.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience including at least five (5) years doing similar work at senior management level.
• Strong experience of soliciting funds with diverse donors particularly multilateral and bilateral institutions including USAID, GIZ, Scottish Government, GAC, UK FCDO, EC, Sida, World Bank among other corporates and philanthropies.
• Experience soliciting funds with non-institutional donors including philanthropies, trusts, corporates, individual givers, and crowd funding.
• Experience of formulation and working in consortia to secure and manage donor funding.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including excellent report writing skills, and the ability to convey compelling information and ideas effectively to diverse audiences.
• Experience coordinating both solicited and unsolicited funding applications including internal review and sign off processes.
• Strong numerical ability.
• Experience managing project inception, donor compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Excellent inter-personal and networking skills with experience of developing and cultivating effective network of business development contacts and relationships.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment and effectively plan, prioritise and co-ordinate work of self and other colleagues.
• Ability to ‘manage without authority’ and influence others to achieve results and deliver on time.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high quality and accurate information and documentation.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Commitment to WaterAid’s values and a working style that reflects these.
• Planning and acquisition of commercial and/or results-based contracts.
• Experience fundraising for innovations as well as humanitarian and emergency response projects.
• Experience managing development and/or humanitarian projects, particularly in the field of WASH.

If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, send your detailed CV and letter of interest before 12:00PM on 15 July 2024, to ZambiaCareers@wateraid.org   using Business Development Manager as the subject of the email.

Please provide details of at least three relevant references and clearly indicate details of your current remuneration package.

Only candidates shortlisted for interviewing will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date for applications.

Our People Promise

We’re looking for people who share a commitment to our vision. We’re looking for people with an appreciation and respect for different people and ideas, and the energy and expertise to help tackle the most important challenges. In return, you can expect to get inspiration from the change you help make happen, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of a global community. You will also experience stimulation and fulfilment, the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best. This is our pledge to you.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate preemployment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We particularly encourage applications from women who are underrepresented at this level in the organisation.

AB Bank Zambia is looking for 7 Bank Officers to fill the positions of Business Officer to be based at our Mumbwa Satellite. In these roles the Bank Officers will provide support and manage communication with the Bank’s customers on our various platforms. As such, the Bank Officers will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service and creating a professional and friendly image of the Bank..

Among other responsibilities, you will be expected to:

• Market and sell the Bank’s products and services
• Create and manage own business portfolio
• Client retention and after-sales relations
• Monitor and enforce credit repayments

Your Minimum Qualifications and Competencies should:

• A Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Agriculture, or any related field
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office package, office equipment and applications
• Have good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be a resident of Mumbwa

If you are interested, please submit your cover letters and your CV by following the link https://hr.abbank.co.zm/ by midnight on 21st June 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

TITLE: Administration Support Assistant

TEAM/PROGRAMME:  Human Resource, Administration, and IT

GRADE:  5

LOCATION: Lusaka

POST TYPE: National

Safeguarding:

Save the Children does not tolerate any form of exploitation, abuse, or harassment against any person. It is the responsibility of all employees and representatives to protect all people who come in contact with our organization. Save the Children commits to applying the same standards to all its employees and subject them to the same processes regardless of their position, influence, or reputation within or outside of the organization.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Save the Children International’s Diversity Policy, aims to promote equal opportunity in employment and to ban any kind of discrimination based on sex, age, social class, disability, HIV status, religion, race and ethnicity.

ROLE PURPOSE: The incumbent is responsible for providing administrative and office support services to the JTIP Project staff and to facilitate the efficient operation of the office.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Administration Officer

Direct:

Indirect: Save the Children staff

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Performs administrative and supply chain support roles such as delivery of documents, initiating procurement requests, assisting with making payments for utility bills, etc. when requested.
• Responsible for making reservations for accommodation, meetings, and domestic flights.
• Responsible for receiving goods from suppliers and ensuring that they are handed over to logistics/ responsible departments.
• Assist with writing invitation letters when requested.
• Monitors the use and maintenance of office equipment and supplies.
• Maintains an asset register and is responsible for updating it as required.
• Supports Field Office staff in processing requests for supplies, meetings and any other ancillary services as required.
• Supports sub partners with logistical support and coordination pertaining to consortium activities such as meetings, workshops etc.
• Initiating mobile and internet payments and following-up with Telecommunication Company on all related matters such as statements, invoices, repairs, and maintenance for the JTIP project.
• Ensuring that the right supplies and services are procured and that there is timely procurement and delivery of goods and services to programmes to deliver outstanding results for the JTIP Project.
• Ensuring best value for money is achieved through competitive and transparent procurement processes.
• Responsible for receiving and reviewing of the procurement requests received in Prosave to ensure that they have the correct technical description, the procurement lead time/need by date is reflected correctly and is realistic to ensure that the items will be procured prior to the need by date.
• Responsible for the rejection of the procurement requests received in Prosave which do not have adequate technical description and timely feedback the programme requestor.
• Work closely with the programme requestor and agree on the Need by Date to ensure that once the service or goods have been delivered, the items are received in the Total Inventory Management System (TIM) or the service is immediately received in Prosave by the Programme Requestor.
• Close monitoring of the Supply Chain Efficiency on the Power BI to ensure that the KPI reaches the minimum KPI Level of at least 85% on a monthly basis.
• Closely monitor the performance of the suppliers or service provider whether they are delivering on time or not. These trends should be documented.
• Manage suppliers professionally and proactively, providing feedback to improve performance and leading periodic review meetings with the team to ensure timely disbursements on procurement plan.
• Support the Lusaka and Field Office with supplier registration on Prosave to ensure that they are fully integrated into Prosave in readiness for usage.
• Timely communication with suppliers to ensure that the Local Purchase Orders are confirmed and are timely to be able to deliver the goods/services.
• Will be involved in managing Gifts in Kind (GIK) based on availability.

The post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (Our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for self and team, takes responsibility for own personal development, and encourages team to do the same.
• Engages and motivates others by widely sharing their personal vision for Save the Children.
• Future orientated, strategic and global thinker.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships with team, colleagues, members, donors and partners.
• Values diversity as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, diplomatic, and supportive, with well-developed listening skills.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions both on a personal level and by building and leading teams willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honesty, openness, and transparency.
• A strong commitment to Save the Children’s vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 School certificate.
• Should possess Diploma in Business Administration, with experience in Procurement and Supply
  3/4 years relevant work experience.
• Computer knowledge especially MS Office.
• Customer service oriented.
• Ability to priorities competing demands.
• Deadline oriented and willing to work extended hours.
• Strong team player with high team spirit and positive attitude.
• Productive and responsive to instructions and project policies and regulations
• Good command of English.
• Valid driver’s license

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD ONLY ATTACH A COVER LETTER AND AN UPDATED CV.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 1st July 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Save the Children reserves the right to re advertise if suitable applicants are not found.

Save the Children will never ask that you pay for anything as part of the selection process or thereafter.

TITLE: Administration Support Assistant

TEAM/PROGRAMME:  Human Resource, Administration, and IT

GRADE:  5

LOCATION: Lusaka

POST TYPE: National

Safeguarding:

Save the Children does not tolerate any form of exploitation, abuse, or harassment against any person. It is the responsibility of all employees and representatives to protect all people who come in contact with our organization. Save the Children commits to applying the same standards to all its employees and subject them to the same processes regardless of their position, influence, or reputation within or outside of the organization.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Save the Children International’s Diversity Policy, aims to promote equal opportunity in employment and to ban any kind of discrimination based on sex, age, social class, disability, HIV status, religion, race and ethnicity.

ROLE PURPOSE: The incumbent is responsible for providing administrative and office support services to the JTIP Project staff and to facilitate the efficient operation of the office.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Administration Officer

Direct:

Indirect: Save the Children staff

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Performs administrative and supply chain support roles such as delivery of documents, initiating procurement requests, assisting with making payments for utility bills, etc. when requested.
• Responsible for making reservations for accommodation, meetings, and domestic flights.
• Responsible for receiving goods from suppliers and ensuring that they are handed over to logistics/ responsible departments.
• Assist with writing invitation letters when requested.
• Monitors the use and maintenance of office equipment and supplies.
• Maintains an asset register and is responsible for updating it as required.
• Supports Field Office staff in processing requests for supplies, meetings and any other ancillary services as required.
• Supports sub partners with logistical support and coordination pertaining to consortium activities such as meetings, workshops etc.
• Initiating mobile and internet payments and following-up with Telecommunication Company on all related matters such as statements, invoices, repairs, and maintenance for the JTIP project.
• Ensuring that the right supplies and services are procured and that there is timely procurement and delivery of goods and services to programmes to deliver outstanding results for the JTIP Project.
• Ensuring best value for money is achieved through competitive and transparent procurement processes.
• Responsible for receiving and reviewing of the procurement requests received in Prosave to ensure that they have the correct technical description, the procurement lead time/need by date is reflected correctly and is realistic to ensure that the items will be procured prior to the need by date.
• Responsible for the rejection of the procurement requests received in Prosave which do not have adequate technical description and timely feedback the programme requestor.
• Work closely with the programme requestor and agree on the Need by Date to ensure that once the service or goods have been delivered, the items are received in the Total Inventory Management System (TIM) or the service is immediately received in Prosave by the Programme Requestor.
• Close monitoring of the Supply Chain Efficiency on the Power BI to ensure that the KPI reaches the minimum KPI Level of at least 85% on a monthly basis.
• Closely monitor the performance of the suppliers or service provider whether they are delivering on time or not. These trends should be documented.
• Manage suppliers professionally and proactively, providing feedback to improve performance and leading periodic review meetings with the team to ensure timely disbursements on procurement plan.
• Support the Lusaka and Field Office with supplier registration on Prosave to ensure that they are fully integrated into Prosave in readiness for usage.
• Timely communication with suppliers to ensure that the Local Purchase Orders are confirmed and are timely to be able to deliver the goods/services.
• Will be involved in managing Gifts in Kind (GIK) based on availability.

The post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (Our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for self and team, takes responsibility for own personal development, and encourages team to do the same.
• Engages and motivates others by widely sharing their personal vision for Save the Children.
• Future orientated, strategic and global thinker.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships with team, colleagues, members, donors and partners.
• Values diversity as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, diplomatic, and supportive, with well-developed listening skills.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions both on a personal level and by building and leading teams willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honesty, openness, and transparency.
• A strong commitment to Save the Children’s vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 School certificate.
• Should possess Diploma in Business Administration, with experience in Procurement and Supply
  3/4 years relevant work experience.
• Computer knowledge especially MS Office.
• Customer service oriented.
• Ability to priorities competing demands.
• Deadline oriented and willing to work extended hours.
• Strong team player with high team spirit and positive attitude.
• Productive and responsive to instructions and project policies and regulations
• Good command of English.
• Valid driver’s license

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD ONLY ATTACH A COVER LETTER AND AN UPDATED CV.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 1st July 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Save the Children reserves the right to re advertise if suitable applicants are not found.

Save the Children will never ask that you pay for anything as part of the selection process or thereafter.

Business Development Manager

Responsibilities:

Identify and develop new business opportunities to achieve sales targets.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
Develop and implement strategic business plans and initiatives.
Negotiate and close deals with clients and partners.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment and support for business development efforts.
Prepare and present proposals, reports, and presentations to clients and senior management.
Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and business development activities.
Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote the company.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Business Development Manager or similar role.
Strong understanding of market research and analysis.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and partners.
Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently.
Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

About the Challenges Group

We are an international enterprise development organisation that delivers enterprising solutions to global challenges. We operate globally and have offices in six countries: Ghana, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the UK, and Zambia

Our Approach

We have had the privilege of partnering with enterprise ecosystem support organisations across 78 countries.

Through working directly onsite with over 5,000 individual enterprises, our approach to enterprise support is rooted in tried and tested methodologies and our culture, then refined by 25 years of application. An innovative mindset underpins everything we do at Challenges Group. From our experience, we believe that real performance improvement is unlocked when there is an understanding of the business model and its delivery, the people, and the ecosystem. Then, to add value, Challenges Group must bring an innovation mindset to plan and support transformation.

Our History

We have been operating globally for 25 years across four continents

Since 1999, we have provided over 200,000 onsite consulting days, delivered £30 million in debt and equity financing, and supported more than 4,000 social businesses in 78 countries.

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a skilled Manager who will have oversight for our Zambia country team and delivery portfolio including overseeing the RISEE project, Scottish government funded projects and a wider portfolio of contracts.

As part of the Challenges Group, each Manager & Senior Manager is expected to hold at least one internal specialism that they can lead on within the wider group. These areas include: Youth Employment, Rural Programming, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, MEL, Finance & Accounting, Change Management, Investment, Proposal & Bid Writing:

Identify and access new opportunities that align with Challenges Annual Business Development Plan (50%)

• Manage and grow Challenges’ network and partnerships
• Lead in the development of proposals, ensuring submissions meet the required quality standards and timeframes
• Ensure proposal design, project design and delivery all meet Challenges’ and our client’s quality and ethical standards
• Work with project managers to ensure both short and long-term positive impacts and outcomes are achieved within agreed timelines and within budget
• Lead the delivery of the Country Business Development Plan
• Draft and lead on the delivery of the Annual Business Development Plan, with support from Challenges Group Directors

Lead and Manage the Operation of the Challenges Country Office (25%)

• Be the Point of Contact for the Country Office for discussions with Challenges’ directors
• Ensure the timely submission of reports to Challenges Group and relevant in- country authorities.
• Ensure that Challenges has the necessary permits and licenses to operate

Line manage the in-country team, delivering upon the Challenges performance and appraisal process; coaching and mentoring the team as required (25%)

• Oversee the financial management of the Country Office, and track performance against agreed budgets.
• Proactively identify areas for development for the Country Office and Challenges’ offering, including skills development of team members; communicate these with Challenges’ Directors
• Support the Finance team in drafting and delivery of the Country budget.
• Support the Business Development Manager in the drafting of an Annual Business Development Plan for the Country Office and oversee performance of the team against those annual targets.

Personal Specification

Essential

• University degree or equivalent experience
• 8 years+ experience working at a similar position with responsibilities in the planning,   winning and delivery of business growth support services
• Experience of managing a range of multifaceted projects across a range of geographies   and sectors
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and professional network building skills
• Strong project management skills, including project development, monitoring and   evaluation
• Knowledge of small and mid-size company finances, people, sales, marketing with the   ability to analyze, recommend, and support implementation projects
• Confidence in supporting colleagues to learn and use continually improving methods of   work
• Flexible and adaptable with an ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• High level of IT competence, particularly Microsoft Office
• Financial analysis and modelling skill
• Network / connections in the BGS/P&P ecosystem in Zambia
• Experience in developing concepts and proposals as well as managing client   relationships

Desirable

• Experience in growing a portfolio of contracts across multiple geographies

Main Purpose of Job

The Business Services Manager collaborates across business sectors to identify synergies and partnership opportunities within and across initiatives to produce integrated, strategic and leveraged initiative delivery plans for inclusive economic growth at scale.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Strategy and Planning;
• Resource Mobilisation Strategy;
• Proposal Development and New Business;
• Networking and Relationship Building;
• Governance Risk and Compliance;
• Knowledge Management, Learning and Sharing and;
• Team Management, Coaching and Mentorship

Key Responsibilities

Main Activities

Strategy and Planning

• Contribute to the development of the Corporate Strategy;
• Develop annual sector strategies and implementation plans for the sector;
• Ensure Initiative Manager and Associates and other key stakeholders are fully versed with the corporate strategy and goals;
• Ensure detailed initiative strategies, work plans and partnerships adhere to overall strategy and timelines and;
• Contribute to development of M&E frameworks and initiative results chains.

Business Services Support

• Contribute to developing and executing the business support services strategy in alignment with the organisation’s goals and objectives.

Networking and Relationship Building

• Build and maintain extensive stakeholder networks across the sector that provide insight into the state of the industry and its critical development needs and provide intervention opportunities.

Governance Risk and Compliance

• Manage all activities within the section in alignment with the Business Support Services Policy, Procedures and Practices and;
• Ensure Initiative Managers, Associates and Assistants are familiar with and adhere to the grant/contract mechanisms and procurement rules (in collaboration with the Grants and Contracts Supervisor).

Administration

• Review and approve grant and contract agreements;
• Review and approve grant milestone/contract deliverable completion documentation; and
• Review and approve financial forecasting of expected sector spend.

Knowledge Management, Learning and Sharing

• Support information and communication assets gathering (stories, photographs, etc.) from the earliest stages of interventions;
• Regularly create content for outward facing communication efforts;
• Ensure that regular reporting is complete and on-time (quarterly and annual reports, as well as annual review
  contributions) and;
• Ensure that M&E data is used to for learning and decision-making.

Team Management, Coaching and Mentorship

• Plan and manage own workflow, anticipating obstacles, juggling priorities and following through on objectives within agreed time-frames and according to quality standards;
• Mentor and develop Business Support services team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and
  professional growth and;
• Build staff and partner organization capabilities for successful grant acquisition and management.

Qualifications Experience and Skills:

Considerable competence at management level is required to understand and apply advanced
policies, practices, procedures, concepts, and principles;

General Education:
Full Grade Twelve (12) Certificate

Professional/Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Social Science or other
related qualifications.
Professional and valid membership to relevant professional body.

Relevant Job Experience:
Minimum of 5 years’ post qualifying experience in a cross-cultural environment institution at management level (within NGO, donor funded project, government, government agency) of private sector development or economic development consultancy working directly with private sector partners.
Experience of interacting with private sector partners at a senior operations/board level
Experience of managing a large budget (budgeting, forecasting, procurement, contract management, reporting)
Experience in fundraising and donor management.

Skills:

• Team building;
• Conflict management;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Decision making skills;
• Conceptual skills; and
• Highest standards of integrity Conceptual Skills; and
• Highest standards of integrity
• Strategic management skills;
• Organization and coordination skills;
• Administrative skills;
• Influencing/persuasion/judgement;
• Performance management and development;
• Developing, motivation and coaching;
• Mentoring and counseling and;
• Strategy formulation and execution.
• Knowledge and understanding of the political economy and the financial and investment climate of Zambia
• Business support skills;
• Proposal writing skills;
• Networking skills:
• Fundraising skills;
• Sound business and commercial acumen;
• Budget formulation, execution and monitoring skills;
• Risk management skills encompassing the governance, risk and compliance landscape;
• Data analysis and interpretation skills;
• Project management skills;
• Change management skills and;
• Knowledge of the full MS Office suite

Applications must be addressed to:

The Managing Partner/CEO
Laura & Partners Consulting Limited CV 16
D.G Wallace Road,
COMESA Exhibition Village, Show grounds, Lusaka

Applications must be emailed with the subject
“Business Support Services Manager” to Ann-marie@lauraandpartners.com on or before 28 June 2024. Only electronic applications will be accepted.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Business Development and Communications Manager (BDCM) will support the sustainability of Copper Rose Zambia (CRZ) through strategic planning, implementation of the business part of the strategy by playing a central role in soliciting, coordinating and supporting development of successful funding proposals. Additionally, this position will champion efforts to expand the institutional revenue streams with a view to grow unrestricted revenue. An important part of the role will be leadership in conceptualisation, and adaptation of industry standard approaches to identifying new grant/contract opportunities, market intelligence, vetting and relationship building with potential partners and internal proposal development teams. In addition, the incumbent will lead the strategy planning and development of the business development strategy of CRZ.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business development

• Devise and implement business development strategy, and approaches, to develop competitive and respectful partnerships and alliances for existing programs and emerging areas.
• Support grant development strategies, from identifying new opportunities and monitoring proposal timelines and due dates to periodic review of the CRZ funding portfolio and assess risks or success in the funding pipeline.
• Support development of business plans, fundraising and implementation of revenue generating activities in close liaison with the Finance department.
• Develop an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of potential local and international partners and build strong and trusting relationships.
• Searches for and reviews new funding sources and opportunities and shares with appropriate technical teams.
• Assist internal research and programme teams identify needs, and potential academic and other partners, at the early proposal stage.
• Help locate supporting documentation, provide editing to ensure consistency and professional formatting of all materials (e.g., job descriptions and CVs).
• Review draft proposals, budgets and supporting documents against requirements to ensure conformity to guidelines, formatting and filing accordingly.
• Collaborate with CRZ technical, programmatic and operations leads on business development related activities.
• Pursue partnership opportunities with private sector partners and provide technical support to the CRZ consulting on a needs basis.
• Forge new donor relations, maintain strong relations with the donor pool over time, creating a strong donor fulfillment strategy with reports, presentations, PR, and social media approaches (in coordination with the Communications team)

Communications

• Oversee the development and implementation of the communications Strategy including a comprehensive social media strategy that is aligned with the CRZ’s strategy.
• Lead the Guide and support CRZ’s communications team to deliver strategic and impactful communications for positioning CRZ and informing stakeholders on CRZ’s programmatic progress and impact.
• In partnership with the Communications, create a framework that allows clear and templatized promotion of CRZ’s accomplishments with cooperating partners and donors.
• Effectively supports development and implementation of organizational and programme-specific internal and external communications strategies, plans, policies, directories, templates and tools.
• Supports the development of the knowledge management (KM) strategy.
• Coordinates the implementation of the KM strategy, supporting identified communities of practice. This may include facilitating workshops, informal interactions.

Strategic Planning & Monitoring

• Develop a strong understanding of GRZ national strategic plans for health, new developments that could affect CRZ and global developments relating to Sustainable Development Goals and trends in donor investments.
• Closely work with program divisions to generate and action ideas for continued growth and sustained impact.
• Benchmark globally emerging vertical trends.
• Lead landscape analysis for new focus areas to expand CRZ’s footprint.
• Ensure the vertical’s strategies and methodologies are integrated across the organization to maximize impact.
• Monitor and anticipate the evolving needs of the organization and key projects in the region, and position CRZ to respond to those needs.
• Effectively communicate the vertical’s strategies and new directions to the Leadership Team and throughout the organization.
• Drive CRZ’s positioning as the partner of choice for governments, donors, and other stakeholders
• Devise and implement engagement strategy, framework, and approaches for governments, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in global and regional panels, conferences and other events ensuring that CRZ is represented with key stakeholders in public health conversations locally and globally.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree and/or training in Management, Business Administration, Public Health, Health Systems, Economics, or other relevant fields.
• Demonstrated impeccable English skills including writing and grammar. A writing sample will be requested during the interview process.
• At least 5 years’ relevant work experience in proposal development, with experience leading proposal development from cradle to award.
• Excellent proposal writing, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills supported by strong references from proposal developments.
• Experience with logic models, creation of outlines for a variety of funders including but not limited to USAID, CDC, NIH, Foundations.
• Good marketing and business development skills.
• Excellent networks within the Non-Governmental and development sector.
• Prior experience in Fund Raising activities will be an advantage, in particular with governments including EU, US Government (CDC and USAID) and foundations.
• Finance Sectors will be an advantage.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Complete the application form on the following link by 11:59 PM on Sunday 7th July, 2024.

Kindly note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Copper Rose Zambia provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. We also strive to achieve equal employment opportunities through continuing diversity enhancement initiatives. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and with diverse experiences to apply. We are committed to evaluating applications fairly.

ABOUT US

Copper Rose Zambia (CRZ) is a youth-led and youth-focused organization working towards the empowerment of youth and women in Zambia. We exist to create a conducive environment for young people to thrive in all aspects of their lives as we envision a world in which every young person is happy, healthy, and living to their full potential. We are currently implementing around 3 thematic areas namely,

• Health and Wellbeing,
• Gender Equity
• Youth Development and Leadership.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Business Development and Communications Manager (BDCM) will support the sustainability of Copper Rose Zambia (CRZ) through strategic planning, implementation of the business part of the strategy by playing a central role in soliciting, coordinating and supporting development of successful funding proposals. Additionally, this position will champion efforts to expand the institutional revenue streams with a view to grow unrestricted revenue. An important part of the role will be leadership in conceptualisation, and adaptation of industry standard approaches to identifying new grant/contract opportunities, market intelligence, vetting and relationship building with potential partners and internal proposal development teams. In addition, the incumbent will lead the strategy planning and development of the business development strategy of CRZ.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development

• Devise and implement business development strategy, and approaches, to develop competitive and respectful partnerships and alliances for existing programs and emerging areas.
• Support grant development strategies, from identifying new opportunities and monitoring proposal timelines and due dates to periodic review of the CRZ funding portfolio and assess risks or success in the funding pipeline.
• Support development of business plans, fundraising and implementation of revenue generating activities in close liaison with the Finance department.
• Develop an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of potential local and international partners and build strong and trusting relationships.
• Searches for and reviews new funding sources and opportunities and shares with appropriate technical teams.
• Assist internal research and programme teams identify needs, and potential academic and other partners, at the early proposal stage.
• Help locate supporting documentation, provide editing to ensure consistency and professional formatting of all materials (e.g., job descriptions and CVs).
• Review draft proposals, budgets and supporting documents against requirements to ensure conformity to guidelines, formatting and filing accordingly.
• Collaborate with CRZ technical, programmatic and operations leads on business development related activities.
• Pursue partnership opportunities with private sector partners and provide technical support to the CRZ consulting on a needs basis.
• Forge new donor relations, maintain strong relations with the donor pool over time, creating a strong donor fulfillment strategy with reports, presentations, PR, and social media approaches (in coordination with the Communications team)

Communications

• Oversee the development and implementation of the communications Strategy including a comprehensive social media strategy that is aligned with the CRZ’s strategy.
• Lead the Guide and support CRZ’s communications team to deliver strategic and impactful communications for positioning CRZ and informing stakeholders on CRZ’s programmatic progress and impact.
• In partnership with the Communications, create a framework that allows clear and templatized promotion of CRZ’s accomplishments with cooperating partners and donors.
• Effectively supports development and implementation of organizational and programme-specific internal and external communications strategies, plans, policies, directories, templates and tools.
• Supports the development of the knowledge management (KM) strategy.
• Coordinates the implementation of the KM strategy, supporting identified communities of practice. This may include facilitating workshops, informal interactions.

Strategic Planning & Monitoring

• Develop a strong understanding of GRZ national strategic plans for health, new developments that could affect CRZ and global developments relating to Sustainable Development Goals and trends in donor investments.
• Closely work with program divisions to generate and action ideas for continued growth and sustained impact.
• Benchmark globally emerging vertical trends.
• Lead landscape analysis for new focus areas to expand CRZ’s footprint.
• Ensure the vertical’s strategies and methodologies are integrated across the organization to maximize impact.
• Monitor and anticipate the evolving needs of the organization and key projects in the region, and position CRZ to respond to those needs.
• Effectively communicate the vertical’s strategies and new directions to the Leadership Team and throughout the organization.
• Drive CRZ’s positioning as the partner of choice for governments, donors, and other stakeholders
• Devise and implement engagement strategy, framework, and approaches for governments, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in global and regional panels, conferences and other events ensuring that CRZ is represented with key stakeholders in public health conversations locally and globally.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree and/or training in Management, Business Administration, Public Health, Health Systems, Economics, or other relevant fields.
• Demonstrated impeccable English skills including writing and grammar. A writing sample will be requested during the interview process.
• At least 5 years’ relevant work experience in proposal development, with experience leading proposal development from cradle to award.
• Excellent proposal writing, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills supported by strong references from proposal developments.
• Experience with logic models, creation of outlines for a variety of funders including but not limited to USAID, CDC, NIH, Foundations.
• Good marketing and business development skills.
• Excellent networks within the Non-Governmental and development sector.
• Prior experience in Fund Raising activities will be an advantage, in particular with governments including EU, US Government (CDC and USAID) and foundations.
• Finance Sectors will be an advantage.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Complete the application form on the following link by 11:59 PM on Sunday 7th July, 2024.

Kindly note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Copper Rose Zambia provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. We also strive to achieve equal employment opportunities through continuing diversity enhancement initiatives. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and with diverse experiences to apply. We are committed to evaluating applications fairly.

It’s hard to believe that today millions of people across the world still don’t have safe water and decent sanitation, resulting in immense suffering, disease and loss of productivity. WaterAid’s vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation. By 2030, we want everyone everywhere to have clean water, sanitation and hygiene. We believe that sustainable development cannot be achieved without the attainment of rights to water, sanitation and hygiene for all.

Do you want to be part of the team that will make this change happen?

WaterAid is looking for an experienced individual to play a vital role in contributing towards our mission to transform lives with safe water, sanitation, and hygiene in poor and unserved communities. The position will be stationed in Lusaka, Zambia, with periodic local and international travel.

The role will lead on positioning WaterAid to secure significant multi-year, funding from a diverse portfolio of institutional and private donors, often through consortia working. The role will focus on developing new consortium partnerships and donor relationships, as well as building donor intelligence and funding pipeline, positioning WaterAid’s work in our key thematic areas (health and financing), and proposal development.  The role will involve both cultivating donors and other strategic partnerships in country as well as leveraging support and funding from WaterAid affiliate member offices. The post holder will also work closely with colleagues involved in the management of donor-funded projects to promote an enabling environment within the country programme to ensure effective compliance with donor contractual requirements

Specifically, the Business Development Manager, will be responsible for the following amongst others:

Partnership engagement (40%)

• Lead the development and implementation of business development strategy working with WAZ Senior Management Team and Regional Business Development Manager.
• Oversee the Country Programme’s partnership development and resource mobilisation strategy.
• Maintain up-to-date donor intelligence and the funding landscape in country as well as globally.
• Work closely with Country Director and other senior staff to cultivate strong relationships with donor delegations and representatives of strategic / consortium partners in Zambia.
• Work closely with fundraising teams from other WaterAid member offices including UK, USA, Canada, Sweden, Australia, and Japan to identify potential sources of funding for projects in Zambia.
• Coordinate visits for high value donors and other strategic partners including facilitating donor round table and other mechanisms to motivate donors to fund the country programme.
• Work with relevant colleagues to raise the country profile and producing communications to support partnership development including capacity statements and digital content.
• Manage and maintain a register of contacts for donors and strategic partners.
• Lead on ethical check reviews of all new partnership and funding relationships.

Opportunity Management (35%)

• Manage and maintain a system for tracking potential in-country funding opportunities.
• Work closely with colleagues in WaterAid member offices to track global opportunities with potential relevance to WaterAid’s work in Zambia.
• Ensure qualified funding opportunities are recorded on WaterAid’s programme system (WAPS) as opportunities progress and ensure appropriate authorisations through different stages in line with internal restricted funding processes.
• Coordinate the analysis of funding opportunities and support senior colleagues to make go/no-go decisions.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to support bid sign off decisions, working together with country relevant teams to negotiate favourable positions within consortia and with donors.
• Ensure that key programmatic and operational standards are integrated in all projects/programmes developed by the CP.
• Coordinate funding application and proposal development processes drawing on internal technical capacity within the country, region and across the federation as appropriate, including partners.
• Facilitate robust reviews of funding applications as required involving relevant colleagues from the country team as well as Regional and HQ teams.
• Coordinate approval and submission sign-off of funding applications in line with WaterAid’s internal restricted funding processes.

Contracting (15)

• Provide in-country coordination of contracting processes for funding and partnerships including review and negotiation of terms and conditions.
• Work closely with relevant colleagues including Head of Programmes, Head of Finance, and Head of Policy to plan and facilitate project start-up processes ensuring all parties involved understand and comply with terms and conditions agreed with donors including WaterAid’s global code of conduct and standards for safeguarding, health, safety, security, and data protection.
• Maintain records relating to secured contracts on WaterAid’s programme System (WAPS).
• Support SMT to effectively manage risks associated with donor funding as well as identifying any gaps/support needs that should be addressed.

Learning and Development (10%)

• Facilitate and provide capacity building trainings for relevant staff in fundraising process including external opportunities for staff development.
• Conduct analysis and generate reports from programme system (WAPS) on fundraising implementation to inform decision making and learning.
• Promote a culture of learning and sharing of good practice on fundraising within the country programme and with other business units across the WaterAid federation.
• Regularly update SMT, the region and International Funding and Partnership Department (IPD) in relation to funding and partnership development work and provide specific inputs/advice as required.

Leadership and People Management 

• Cooperate with the Country Director and SMT to create and maintain an environment which upholds WaterAid’s policies including Global Code of conduct; Safeguarding and child protection; Health, Safety & Security; Data protection; Quality programme standards.
• Behave and act in a manner that does not put colleagues or anyone that interacts with WaterAid in immediate danger or harm’s way.
• Immediately reports any health, safety and security incidents or near-misses that occur on WaterAid duty to their line manager, Security Focal Point or CD.
• Support the Country Director and SMT with effectively identifying and managing internal as well as external risks associated with funding.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the country programme as well as regional and global initiatives relevant to the role.
• Promote a culture of wellbeing and practice a leadership style that reflects WaterAid’s values and commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and putting people first.

To be successful, you’ll need:

• A master’s degree or equivalent relevant experience with proven track record in international development, international relations, diplomacy, business management, or other related discipline or related qualifications.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience including at least five (5) years doing similar work at senior management level.
• Strong experience of soliciting funds with diverse donors particularly multilateral and bilateral institutions including USAID, GIZ, Scottish Government, GAC, UK FCDO, EC, Sida, World Bank among other corporates and philanthropies.
• Experience soliciting funds with non-institutional donors including philanthropies, trusts, corporates, individual givers, and crowd funding.
• Experience of formulation and working in consortia to secure and manage donor funding.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including excellent report writing skills, and the ability to convey compelling information and ideas effectively to diverse audiences.
• Experience coordinating both solicited and unsolicited funding applications including internal review and sign off processes.
• Strong numerical ability.
• Experience managing project inception, donor compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Excellent inter-personal and networking skills with experience of developing and cultivating effective network of business development contacts and relationships.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment and effectively plan, prioritise and co-ordinate work of self and other colleagues.
• Ability to ‘manage without authority’ and influence others to achieve results and deliver on time.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high quality and accurate information and documentation.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Commitment to WaterAid’s values and a working style that reflects these.
• Planning and acquisition of commercial and/or results-based contracts.
• Experience fundraising for innovations as well as humanitarian and emergency response projects.
• Experience managing development and/or humanitarian projects, particularly in the field of WASH.

If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, send your detailed CV and letter of interest before 12:00PM on 15 July 2024, to ZambiaCareers@wateraid.org using Business Development Manager as the subject of the email.

Please provide details of at least three relevant references and clearly indicate details of your current remuneration package.

Only candidates shortlisted for interviewing will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date for applications.

Our People Promise

We’re looking for people who share a commitment to our vision. We’re looking for people with an appreciation and respect for different people and ideas, and the energy and expertise to help tackle the most important challenges. In return, you can expect to get inspiration from the change you help make happen, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of a global community. You will also experience stimulation and fulfilment, the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best. This is our pledge to you.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate preemployment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We particularly encourage applications from women who are underrepresented at this level in the organisation.

A reputable company dealing in HR Outsourcing services is expanding its operations into Zambia.

Applicants are expected to participate in a mini-interview at the link here.

Only shortlisted companies will be contacted for the next stage.

A reputable company dealing in HR Outsourcing services is expanding its operations into Zambia.

Applicants are expected to participate in a mini-interview at the link here.

Only shortlisted companies will be contacted for the next stage.

VACANCY: Business and Property Development Manager

REPORTING LINE: Head of Company

LOCATION: Lusaka, Zambia

JOB PURPOSE

The Business and Property Development Manager at Aflife Properties Limited will be responsible for driving the growth and expansion of the company’s business lines, with a particular focus on property development. The role involves coordinating operations of consultants, contractors, and project managers for both pipeline and new projects. Additionally, the incumbent will assist in identifying potential funding opportunities to support development projects, in collaboration with the company head and finance team. This position requires the collation of requisite information for stakeholder reports and the enhancement of supporting processes to ensure effective delivery.

MAIN DUTIES;

1. Strategic Growth and Business Development:

• Develop and implement strategies to drive growth beyond related entity business in alignment with the five-year strategic business focus.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across all company business lines, with a strong emphasis on property development.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive landscape.

2. Property Development Management:

• Oversee and coordinate the operations of consultants, contractors, and project managers for ongoing and new property development projects.
• Ensure robust systems are in place to drive the property development aspect of the business, anchoring the company’s growth prospects.
• Monitor project progress, ensuring timelines and budgets are adhered to, and addressing any issues that arise.

3. Funding and Financial Management:

• Assist in identifying and securing potential funding opportunities to support development projects.
• Collaborate with the finance team to develop financial models and projections for new and existing projects.
• Ensure financial viability and sustainability of development projects through effective budget management and cost control.

4. Reporting and Information Management:

• Coordinate the internal collation of requisite information to inform comprehensive and accurate reports for various stakeholders.
• Present reports to senior management, highlighting key performance metrics, project status, and strategic recommendations.
• Continuously improve supporting processes to enhance the quality and efficiency of report delivery.

5. Stakeholder Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, investors, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure clear and effective communication with all stakeholders, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and meetings to promote business development initiatives.

6. Operational Excellence:

• Implement best practices in project management, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
• Lead efforts to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency across all business lines.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and excellence within the team.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Property Management, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree or professional qualification in a related field is an advantage.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development and property development management, preferably within the real estate sector.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive growth and innovation.
• Effective leader with strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in funding and financial management
• Client-focused with a commitment to delivering exceptional service
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.

HOW TO APPLY:

Suitable candidates are required to send their application & Curriculum vitae to jobs@aflife.co.zm. Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is Friday 19 July, 2024

Afprop is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is non-discriminatory on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, nor ethnic grouping.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining strong client relationships, and driving revenue growth. You will work closely with the sales and marketing teams to develop strategies that align with the company’s goals.

Key Responsibilities:
Identify and develop new business opportunities to generate revenue.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
Conduct market research to identify trends and customer needs.
Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop and execute growth strategies.
Prepare and deliver presentations to potential clients.
Negotiate contracts and close deals.
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of business development activities.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Business Development Manager or in a similar role.
Strong understanding of market research and data analysis.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.

JOB PURPOSE: The job purpose is to ensure the smooth functioning of day-to-day business operations by providing administrative support. This includes tasks such as coordinating schedules, managing documentations and facilitating communication among team members, The role is firstly responsible for the supervision of the team to ensure deadlines are met. The role is secondly responsible to ensure weeks are closed off timeously.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Degree or Diploma in Business Administration
• 3 years administration experience
• 2 years operations and warehouse experience
• Customer service experience
• Relevant added qualification

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Attention to detail
• Punctual & Deadline oriented
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to manage own time effectively
• Good telephone etiquette
• Intermediate proficiency in Ms Office

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTIES:

• Written communication Skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Conflict management
• Team work
• Business acumen
• Drive and commitment
• Tenacity
• Persuasiveness
• Planning, organizing and controlling
• Task structuring
• Analytical thinking
• Implementing decisions
• Adaptability
• Motivation and work ethics
• Problem solving and decision making

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Business Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and developing solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity. You will work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze data, and provide insights that drive informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:
Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders.
Develop and present data-driven insights and recommendations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
Create and maintain detailed documentation of business processes.
Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
Assist in the development of project plans and timelines.
Monitor the implementation of changes to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in business analysis or a related role.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, SQL).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Experience with project management methodologies is a plus.

Benefits:
Competitive salary with potential bonuses.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

We are looking for an analytical and detail-oriented Business Controller to oversee financial planning, reporting, and analysis within our organization. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving business performance by providing insights and recommendations based on financial data. You will work closely with various departments to ensure effective budget management and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage the company’s financial planning and analysis processes.
Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
Provide insights and recommendations to support business decision-making.
Monitor financial performance and identify areas for improvement.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
Collaborate with department heads to develop and manage budgets.
Assist in the development of long-term financial strategies.
Conduct variance analysis and investigate discrepancies.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in financial analysis, controlling, or a similar role.
Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting practices.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in financial software and Excel.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits:
Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

JOB PURPOSE: The job purpose is to ensure the smooth functioning of day-to-day business operations by providing administrative support. This includes tasks such as coordinating schedules, managing documentations and facilitating communication among team members, The role is firstly responsible for the supervision of the team to ensure deadlines are met. The role is secondly responsible to ensure weeks are closed off timeously.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Degree or Diploma in Business Administration
• 3 years administration experience
• 2 years operations and warehouse experience
• Customer service experience
• Relevant added qualification

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Attention to detail
• Punctual & Deadline oriented
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to manage own time effectively
• Good telephone etiquette
• Intermediate proficiency in Ms Office

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTIES:

• Written communication Skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Conflict management
• Team work
• Business acumen
• Drive and commitment
• Tenacity
• Persuasiveness
• Planning, organizing and controlling
• Task structuring
• Analytical thinking
• Implementing decisions
• Adaptability
• Motivation and work ethics
• Problem solving and decision making

Lushomo Trust – Grace Centre, a Community-Based Project based in Kazungula is currently looking for a qualified person for a position of Business Centre Officer.

ORGANISATIONAL PROFILE

Lushomo Trust – Grace Centre is a Community Based Project located in Kazungula District along Mambova road.

The Centre offer Skills Training Programmes and also supports vulnerable girls with Education Sponsorship in Primary and Secondary Schools.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

1. Diploma in Business Administration
2. Must have Accountancy knowledge
3. Must be Computer Literate
4. Must be 30 years and above
5. Minimum of 2 years of experience
6. Must have proven Track Record

DUTIES

1. Manage Business Income Generating Activities
2. Identify and create new Business opportunities for the Business Centre.
3. Develop professional relationship with Clients and key customers.
4. Promote Business Centre Services among the Kazungula Community through advertising
5. Provide effective Internet Services to Customers according to their Business needs.
6. Ensure accountability of internet timing to the Customers for proper billing.
7. Ensure protection and security of the computers and accessories within the Business Centre.
8. Expected to update Anti-virus Programs and Software as may be needed by the Business Centre.

Interested persons should submit their written applications to the Principal, Lushomo Trust – Grace Centre in Kazungula or Drop at Lubasi Home in Livingstone, applications can also be sent through email to grace.centre.kazungula@gmail.com

All applications to be submitted not later than 31st  July 2024.

For details, Call the undersigned.

0974802037/0979871117

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position of Business Systems and Planning Analyst. The position reports to the Sugarcane Manager and operates within the Farm area.

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing, maintaining and managing agriculture business systems.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Coordinate installation of business systems and components as required, including effective systems integration (e.g CanePro with other estate information management systems), to report on long-term and season trends, crush and production plans, meteorological, manpower and other statistics and reports as required.
• Improve Agricultural data accuracy for the development of precise financial and production management decision
• Maintenance of Agricultural data in accordance with group standards
• Build Standardized, accurate reports within required timeframes (e.g. Resource planners, scenarios and “Op charts in CanePro)
• Build capability on-site to enable use of reports e.g. training, streamlining agriculture business systems to facilitate single point of entry, automation, etc.
• implement and monitor continuous improvement by driving work practices and techniques to deliver high quality useful agriculture information
• Ensure farm activity data is captured accurately and consistently in CanePro
• Implement and monitor continuous improvement practices by driving work practices and ensuring that tools and techniques are applied to deliver high quality, sustainable supply of estate sugar cane
• Oversee effective talent and performance management, developing skills within teams through on-the-job coaching
• Conduct on the job training and instruct on various CanePro and mobilise modules, and identify new training needs appropriate
• Identify and monitor KPIs and balanced scorecards, track performance and flag any issues
• Ensure that disciplinary code is adhered to
• Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation those relating to SHERQ, competition law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Grade 12 certificate with at least credits in five subjects including Science, Math and English
• Zambian National with Green National Registration Card
• Bachelor’s degree in business IT/Agriculture/Agricultural Development/Agricultural Engineering
• Five (5) years’ experience managing or developing systems for agricultural business
• Good business acumen and agriculture expertise, with ability to anticipate, interpret and respond to changes impacting on functional area
• Strong data analysis skills
• Effective communication and report writing skills
• Competent in Microsoft Packages
• Competent in CI processes

Should you be interested in applying for this role, please submit you’re detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations, and ID/Passport for the attention of HR Officer: Nanga email: NangaCareers@zamsugar.zm clearly stating the position applied for in the subject line.

Applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks (qualification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments) as part of the recruitment process where applicable.

Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks after closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

JOB ADVERT
Position: Sales Executive
Location: Zambia Company: Vento Zambia Ltd

Job Overview: As a Sales Executive for Vento Zambia Ltd, you will play a crucial role in driving sales and expanding our market presence within the mining industry. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, maintaining relationships with existing clients, and achieving sales targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Strategy Development: Develop and implement effective sales strategies to meet the company’s sales objectives and increase market share within the mining sector.
Client Acquisition and Retention: Identify and approach potential clients in the mining industry, and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure ongoing business and customer satisfaction.
Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities, understand market trends, and stay updated on competitors.

Product Knowledge: Develop a deep understanding of the company’s products and services, and effectively communicate their benefits and features to clients.
Sales Presentations: Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
Negotiation and Closing: Negotiate contracts and close sales deals to meet or exceed sales targets.

Customer Support: Provide excellent customer service by addressing client inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring prompt delivery of products and services.
Reporting: Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and sales performance metrics, and provide regular reports to management.

Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including marketing, logistics, and finance, to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in sales, preferably within the mining or industrial supply sector.

Skills:

• Strong sales and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with CRM software and sales tracking tools

Knowledge:

Understanding of the mining industry and its supply chain dynamics is highly desirable.

Attributes:

• Self-motivated and results-driven
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel within Zambia and occasionally internationally

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and commission structure
• Health and wellness benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive work environment

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to [ventozambialtd@gmail.com/paul.nsongo@ventozambia.com]. Please include “Sales Executive Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line.

Must be between 21 – 30 years of age
must be willing to learn
must be hard working

Must have a Diploma or better in marketing or any related field

Any sales experience will be an added advantage

Specify the town and position you are applying for.

JOB SUMMARY

With our growth, Caritas Zambia is committed to enhancing its impact and further realizing its Mission and Vision. To support this, we have established a formal structure designed to foster the development of Caritas Zambia and the role of Fundraising Officer is essential to this effort. You would be joining a team and a project dubbed “All Right,” a project within Caritas Zambia aimed at building capacity through effective fundraising.

We are looking for a passionate and driven Fundraising Officer to become part of our engaged and committed team, where your expertise in cultivating relationships and increasing fundraising income will be valued.

Your role is responsible for increasing fundraising income by developing diverse channels that ensure both immediate success and long-term sustainability. You will have an opportunity to contribute to our growth and support the communities we serve.

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience in formulating/drafting funding proposals, especially in the context of EU-funded programs.
• Demonstrated ability to build and develop engaged, genuine, constructive long-term relationships and networks, internal and external to an organization.
• Knowledge of the field of businesses, institutions, and NGOs and how they are best harnessed.
• Extensive experience with the use and coordination of contemporary fundraising channels, investments, and donor/supporter engagement, leading to relationship acquisition, and financial outcomes.
• Ability and experience bringing to life an organisation for donor and supporter engagement, thereby competitively and credibly positioning an organisation with funders, and growing a positive reputation for an organisation.
• Competency with significant stewardship over financial budgets and KPIs, analysis, and funding/income generation achievements.
• Demonstrated capacity to envision, develop, articulate, and operationalise a fundraising plan.
• Experience in effectively operating and managing between modes of communications, in collaboration with the Communications unit, such as but not only:
  • effectively drafting, editing, and writing proposals, in a team environment
  • presenting analytics and trends, writing reports
  • creating/advising on appealing visual assets for online presence
  • persuading people orally, face to face, digitally, and by other means (website, social media, flyers, events).
  • creating and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences, face-to-face and digitally.
• Able to use Microsoft Office suite, to build and maintain a data bank of intelligence information, processes, reporting, knowledge, and other collateral.
• Demonstrated drive in setting sights on challenging goals and being resourceful in the achievement of a role’s objectives.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and inspiringly in a team environment, where each person’s talents are valued and contribute to tangible and intangible outcomes.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a team player.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical professional behavior, acting with a passion within an organisation’s Mission, Vision, Code of Conduct, and Policies and Procedures.
• Awareness and support for, sensitivity and empathy for the people Caritas Zambia serves.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION

• Master’s degree in marketing/fundraising/communications/social sciences or other relevant degrees, or greater than 8 years experience in a similar role preferably within a non-government organization/not-for-profit organisation
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Web Conferencing Applications.

REPORTING

This role reports to the Project officer AllRight, with close relationships, dotted line reporting to the Head of Programs

DURATION

3 years fixed-term contract with the possibility of Extension based on the availability of funds

TO APPLY

• A thought-through cover letter that includes why you are interested in this position at this point in your career
• CV (Not more than 3.0 Pages)

SEND DETAILS TO Hrcathsec@gmail.com and copy unithead.progs@caritaszambia.org

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager to join our team and help us expand our reach, build lasting relationships, and drive sustainable growth. As a Business Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving our growth strategy. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong relationships with potential clients, and closing deals that align with our company’s goals. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, goal-oriented, and passionate about creating meaningful partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in target markets.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Create and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to potential clients.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to inform strategy.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• Represent the company as requested from time to time at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.

Key Attributes:

• Strategic Thinker: Ability to see the big picture and develop long-term strategies.
• Results-Driven: Strong focus on achieving targets and driving business growth.
• Relationship Builder: Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish trust and rapport with clients.
• Proactive: Self-motivated and able to take initiative in identifying and pursuing opportunities.
• Effective Communicator: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to persuade and influence.
• Adaptable: Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adjust to changing business needs.
• Team Player: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve common goals.
• Problem-Solver: Quick to identify issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Resilient: Ability to remain focused and persistent in the face of challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Business Development Manager or similar role.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and industry trends.

How to Apply: If you are a motivated and results-driven professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Please send your resume and a cover letter to careers@bgsgroup.co.zm with the subject line “Business Development Manager Application.

Join us at Bridging Gap Solutions and be part of a team that values creativity, integrity, and excellence.

Must be between 21 – 30 years of age
must be willing to learn
must be hard working

Must have a Diploma or better in marketing or any related field

Any sales experience will be an added advantage

Specify the town and position you are applying for.

Organization Background

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-governmental organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.  We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Working in Zambia since 1996, Plan International Zambia’s development and humanitarian programmes focus primarily on Inclusive Quality Education, Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, Early Childhood Development and Gender Responsive Child Protection. Child protection is key in all that we do. Plan International Zambia has Programme Areas (PAs) in; Central, Luapula, and Eastern Provinces including in Lusaka, where the Country Office is located.

Plan International Zambia is seeking to hire a full time Administration Officer. The Administration Officer is responsible for the flow of communication, administrative and Human Resource support for the Program Area.  The Administration Officer offers administrative support to the Program Area to ensure the smooth running of operations. This position is responsible for all the Program Area administrative functions and, some Logistics and Procurement support for the Program Area such as processing Goods Received Notes in Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP).  The role reports to the Finance and Administration Coordinator with a dotted line to the Program Area Manager to be based at Eastern Program Area Office in CHIPATA.

Do you have what it takes to be successful in this role?

Link to the Job Description – PA Adminstrative Officer JD -EPA.doc

Essential

• A Higher Diploma or other advanced qualification in Public Relations/Business Administration or other relevant discipline
• 2 – 3 years relevant working experience as Administrative / Personnel Officer

Competencies:

• Communicates clearly and effectively
• Self-starter and organized
• Good time management
• Administrative Skills and good at multi –tasking
• High computer literacy
• Effective communications with internal customers
• Efficient Departmental supplies and correspondence management
• People management skills
• Record keeping skills

Location: Eastern Program Area, Chipata Office

Reports to: Finance and Administration Coordinator

Grade:  Hay Level 12

Closing Date: 5  August 2024

Plan International provides equal employment opportunities to qualified and experienced women and men, Women are especially encouraged to apply. 

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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 Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

A learning institution is seeking a highly motivated and adaptable Administrative Assistant to support its dynamic team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation of the school’s administrative functions, with a particular emphasis on the admissions process. This individual should be a self-starter with strong organizational skills, capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment, and committed to the school’s mission of developing pioneering leaders for Zambia.

Job Title: Administration Assistant

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the principal and other school staff.
• Manage the school’s front office, including answering phone calls, greeting visitors, and handling correspondence.
• Coordinate and organize meetings, events, and appointments, ensuring that all logistical aspects are covered.
• Maintain accurate records, including student files, financial records, and inventory lists.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other documentation as needed.
• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.
• Ensure that all administrative tasks are completed with a high level of accuracy established deadlines.
• Collaborate with various departments to solve problems and improve processes.
• Accept and filter student applications
• Assess applications according to our eligibility criteria.
• Organize and file recruitment documentation.
• Provide consultations with prospective students when requested.
• Process student registrations.
• Ensure that the school’s admissions website is always up to date.
• Refer prospective students to relevant offices for additional information (when needed).
• Communicate with applicants about their application status, including acceptance or rejection.
• Respond to information requests from prospective students and their families

Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree in any business related Course.
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar administrative role.
• Familiarity with standard office software (e.g., Google Suite) and basic office equipment.

Please address your application letter to the Director of Human Resources and email your application along with your CV and other relevant documents to: memmanagementconsultancy@gmail.com.

JOB SUMMARY

With our growth, Caritas Zambia is committed to enhancing its impact and further realizing its Mission and Vision. To support this, we have established a formal structure designed to foster the development of Caritas Zambia and the role of Fundraising Officer is essential to this effort. You would be joining a team and a project dubbed “All Right,” a project within Caritas Zambia aimed at building capacity through effective fundraising.

We are looking for a passionate and driven Fundraising Officer to become part of our engaged and committed team, where your expertise in cultivating relationships and increasing fundraising income will be valued.

Your role is responsible for increasing fundraising income by developing diverse channels that ensure both immediate success and long-term sustainability. You will have an opportunity to contribute to our growth and support the communities we serve.

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience in formulating/drafting funding proposals, especially in the context of EU-funded programs.
• Demonstrated ability to build and develop engaged, genuine, constructive long-term relationships and networks, internal and external to an organization.
• Knowledge of the field of businesses, institutions, and NGOs and how they are best harnessed.
• Extensive experience with the use and coordination of contemporary fundraising channels, investments, and donor/supporter engagement, leading to relationship acquisition, and financial outcomes.
• Ability and experience bringing to life an organisation for donor and supporter engagement, thereby competitively and credibly positioning an organisation with funders, and growing a positive reputation for an organisation.
• Competency with significant stewardship over financial budgets and KPIs, analysis, and funding/income generation achievements.
• Demonstrated capacity to envision, develop, articulate, and operationalise a fundraising plan.
• Experience in effectively operating and managing between modes of communications, in collaboration with the Communications unit, such as but not only:
  • effectively drafting, editing, and writing proposals, in a team environment
  • presenting analytics and trends, writing reports
  • creating/advising on appealing visual assets for online presence
  • persuading people orally, face to face, digitally, and by other means (website, social media, flyers, events).
  • creating and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences, face-to-face and digitally.
• Able to use Microsoft Office suite, to build and maintain a data bank of intelligence information, processes, reporting, knowledge, and other collateral.
• Demonstrated drive in setting sights on challenging goals and being resourceful in the achievement of a role’s objectives.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and inspiringly in a team environment, where each person’s talents are valued and contribute to tangible and intangible outcomes.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a team player.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical professional behavior, acting with a passion within an organisation’s Mission, Vision, Code of Conduct, and Policies and Procedures.
• Awareness and support for, sensitivity and empathy for the people Caritas Zambia serves.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION

• Master’s degree in marketing/fundraising/communications/social sciences or other relevant degrees, or greater than 8 years experience in a similar role preferably within a non-government organization/not-for-profit organisation
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Web Conferencing Applications.

REPORTING

This role reports to the Project officer AllRight, with close relationships, dotted line reporting to the Head of Programs

DURATION

3 years fixed-term contract with the possibility of Extension based on the availability of funds

TO APPLY

• A thought-through cover letter that includes why you are interested in this position at this point in your career
• CV (Not more than 3.0 Pages)

SEND DETAILS TO Hrcathsec@gmail.com and copy unithead.progs@caritaszambia.org

A reputable company based in Kitwe Garnaton Farm Block is looking for individuals to fill up the following positions.

We are looking for a Human Resource/Administrative officer to perform a variety of tasks. He/She will coordinate Human Resource and Administrative tasks. The appropriate candidate should satisfy the following requirements;

i. Bachelor’s degree/Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field.

ii. 3 or more years of experience in a similar role.

iii. The candidate should be a self-starter and should be able to work with minimum supervision.

iv. Aged 25-40 years old.

v. Prepare paperwork for HR processes and procedures.

vi. Knowledge of labor legislation.

vii. Previous experience in Fisheries/Aquaculture is an added advantage.

All qualified candidates and interested candidates should send their updated CV’s and Cover letters as one document (PDF format) with at least three (3) traceable references to the email and addressed to as below:

Administration and Human Resource Manager,

Big & Top Fishery Limited,

No. 500 Nakayombo Kitwe North, Copperbelt, Zambia.

Email: btfishery@163.com

Phone: +260 772 512177

NICO Insurance Zambia Limited, a general insurance company, has been operating in Zambia since 1st October 1997, and has branches in Lusaka, Kitwe, Ndola, Livingstone and Chipata. NICO Insurance Zambia Limited is a member of NICO Group of Companies operating in Malawi, and Sanlam through Sanlam Allianz. The Company is now seeking to identify a suitably experienced and qualified individual to be engaged as Administration Assistant.

The Administrative Assistant shall be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the Office at one of our Copperbelt branches, as well as cashiering, front office management and switch board operations.

Main duties will include the following:

• Ensuring that all office requirements, i.e., stationery are adequate and to check on the stock levels of office requirements.
• Filing all Administration correspondence and retrieve as and when required by supervisors.
• Receiving clients/visitors and directing them to the right departments, answering incoming calls in line with the Company’s guidelines and to ensure that high standards are always maintained.
• Assisting in ensuring that relationships with intermediaries, business associates and the public are cordial
• Making outgoing calls on behalf of staff
• Ensuring front office is kept clean
• Preparing of banking documentation i.e. deposit slips, banking excel sheet.
• Preparation of weekly receipts report
• Handling cashiering responsibilities, including processing payments, issuing receipts, and reconciling daily cash transactions.
• Administering of petty cash
• Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Commerce/ Business Studies, Front Office Management or equivalent.
• 1 to 2 years as a Receptionist/Admin Assistant in a busy Office, preferably in the general insurance industry.
• Experience operating a cash register.
• Ability to identify immediate mistakes and solve them
• Basic ability to analyze operating problems relevant to the job
• Clear verbal and written communication.

Those who meet the above stated requirements may send their applications letters accompanied with copies of their academic, educational qualifications and curriculum vitae to:

The Human Resource & Administration Manager
NICO Insurance Zambia Limited
Plot number 6106/6107, Great East Road, Northmead,
P.O. Box 32825, Lusaka, Zambia.

Or via the following email address: recruitment@nicoinsurance.co.zm
The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 7th August 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience
• Experience in selling cameras is an advantage
• Diploma or better in business administration, marketing or any related field
• Must have interest in photography and camera- related equipment
• Must be sales- driven
• Must be able to conduct sales of camera’s camera lenses, and related equipment, meeting company goals.
• Must be able to assist and serve customers, explaining and introducing photography equipment and services.
• Must be able to perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Company Description:

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.
Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all.

For more information on our operations in Zambia visit our website: www.snv.org/country/zambia

Job Description

Support of Procurement Function Work closely with the Contracting and Procurement Officer(s) to:

• Assist in all procurement duties including but not limited to conducting full cycle procurements as assigned with the support and guidance of Country Operations Manager and or Contracting and Procurement Officer(s).
• Collection of quotations for active procurements making reference to the vendor database.
• Upholding SNV’s procurement processes and policy including but not limited to conducting due diligence for all procurements.
• Purchase order entries into SAP By Design, ensure timely entries and receipt of all supporting documents in preparation submission for payment.
• Framework agreement contract management notifying Country Operations Manager and or Contracting and Procurement Officer in advance for renewals.

Front Office Management & Administration

• Managing of the reception function of the office, ensuring that all services in the offices are available (water, utility, generator, internet, phone, etc.) and that all office furnishings and equipment are functioning and maintained.
• Attend to all visitors and direct them as appropriate and ensuring staff security by checking whether the visitors have been cleared by security to enter the premises.
• Manage external and internal correspondence and mail, directing to the appropriate members of staff.
• Managing calls by directing incoming calls to appropriate extensions and taking down of messages.
• Ensuring that office utility bills are up to date.
• Ensuring offices remain stocked with office supplies and kitchen consumables. stock controls and monitoring.
• Assist in all administrative functions for the Operations department.

Travel Management

• Assist operations officers or procurement team members in making accommodation bookings through competitive bidding or use of framework agreements.
• Flight bookings made through competitive bidding or use of framework agreements.

Qualifications

• If candidate has graduated, he/she must have graduated within the last 36 months and should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Students pursuing post-graduate studies should be in the process of completing their degrees and wish to gain experience in the field in which they are enrolled.
• Membership or certification from CIPS (UK) and / or the Zambia Institute of Procurement and Supply (ZIPS) is preferred.
• Past internship or minimum 2 years working in an Administrative or Procurement role in a donor funded development projects.
  Attentive to details.
• Proven ability in supporting operations in a fast-paced environment along with people management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative work style.
• Excellent Communication skills, Adaptability, Flexibility, high Integrity, client Orientation, exactness, Result oriented, Excellent Customer Service, Multi-tasking
• Experience in a multi-cultural environment is essential, in an International NGO an advantage.

Additional information

Functional Competencies – demonstrated ability in:

• Innovation-Develops new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives that result in improvement of organization’s performance and meeting objectives, results and global commitments.
• Confidentiality – Ability to handle confidential information.
• Accountability – Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research and personal actions and decisions;
• follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting measurable high-quality results for organization’s success.
• Exercises ethical practices, respectful words and behaviours, and equitable treatment of others in all activities.
• Service Excellence – Knowledge of and ability to put into action customer service concepts, processes, and techniques to access internal and/or external client needs and expectations and meet or exceed those needs and expectations through providing excellent service directly or indirectly.
• Client Relationship Management – Knowledge and ability to determine and satisfy current client needs and maintain a partnering relationship during engagements; includes influencing, communicating, presenting, facilitating, Build and manage new relationships and collaborative alliances.
• Strategic Thinking – Applies organizational knowledge to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization while recognizing, anticipating and resolving organizational challenges. Ability to develop organization- and industry-specific expertise and apply sound decision making processes to reach productive resolutions that translates strategy into actionable business plans.
• Business Acumen – Knowledge, insight, and application of business concepts, tools, and processes that are required for making sound decisions in the context of the organization’s business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations; including supporting, identifying, assessing, and/or securing new business for the organization.
• Effective Communication (Oral and Written) – Understands effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate professional communication behaviour.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for this role to. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 3rd January 2025

Vetting

SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for national determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, sexual harassment as well as Fraud), the “Statement of Conduct”. This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.

We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of solicitation by phone or other means will be treated as disqualification of the candidate. SNV is an equal employment provider.

Job Offered: Internship for Business Developer/ Sale Executive
Salary: 3,000ZWM/month + 0.2% Commission
Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Requriements:

Import form China: Possess 1-2 years of experience in B2B wholesale operations, complemented by established relationships with wholesalers specializing in imports from China.
Expected to have comprehensive knowledge of the geography, prevailing market trends, and key businesses within the Lusaka region.
Demonstrates a consistent record of achieving or exceeding established sales objectives and other performance benchmarks.

About Us

Amanbo is an innovative internet service provider established in 2009 with its headquarters located in Shenzhen. The core team has been engaged in Sino-African trade for 24 years and has devoted 11 years to the research, construction, and promotion of the African cross-border e-commerce platform, expanding its reach into Central Asia, West Asia, and Southeast Asian countries. The flagship Amanbo OSO (Online+Social+Offline) full channel digital marketing solution provides a comprehensive B2B2C digital solution chain. This integration of digital platforms with full-process services effectively addresses various shortages in the e-commerce establishment within emerging markets.

If you meet the above requirements fill in the google form here.

JOB SUMMARY

With our growth, Caritas Zambia is committed to enhancing its impact and further realizing its Mission and Vision. To support this, we have established a formal structure designed to foster the development of Caritas Zambia and the role of Fundraising Officer is essential to this effort. You would be joining a team and a project dubbed “All Right,” a project within Caritas Zambia aimed at building capacity through effective fundraising.

We are looking for a passionate and driven Fundraising Officer to become part of our engaged and committed team, where your expertise in cultivating relationships and increasing fundraising income will be valued.

Your role is responsible for increasing fundraising income by developing diverse channels that ensure both immediate success and long-term sustainability. You will have an opportunity to contribute to our growth and support the communities we serve.

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience in formulating/drafting funding proposals, especially in the context of EU-funded programs.
• Demonstrated ability to build and develop engaged, genuine, constructive long-term relationships and networks, internal and external to an organization.
• Knowledge of the field of businesses, institutions, and NGOs and how they are best harnessed.
• Extensive experience with the use and coordination of contemporary fundraising channels, investments, and donor/supporter engagement, leading to relationship acquisition, and financial outcomes.
• Ability and experience bringing to life an organisation for donor and supporter engagement, thereby competitively and credibly positioning an organisation with funders, and growing a positive reputation for an organisation.
• Competency with significant stewardship over financial budgets and KPIs, analysis, and funding/income generation achievements.
• Demonstrated capacity to envision, develop, articulate, and operationalise a fundraising plan.
• Experience in effectively operating and managing between modes of communications, in collaboration with the Communications unit, such as but not only:
  • effectively drafting, editing, and writing proposals, in a team environment
  • presenting analytics and trends, writing reports
  • creating/advising on appealing visual assets for online presence
  • persuading people orally, face to face, digitally, and by other means (website, social media, flyers, events).
  • creating and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences, face-to-face and digitally.
• Able to use Microsoft Office suite, to build and maintain a data bank of intelligence information, processes, reporting, knowledge, and other collateral.
• Demonstrated drive in setting sights on challenging goals and being resourceful in the achievement of a role’s objectives.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and inspiringly in a team environment, where each person’s talents are valued and contribute to tangible and intangible outcomes.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a team player.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical professional behavior, acting with a passion within an organisation’s Mission, Vision, Code of Conduct, and Policies and Procedures.
• Awareness and support for, sensitivity and empathy for the people Caritas Zambia serves.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION

• Master’s degree in marketing/fundraising/communications/social sciences or other relevant degrees, or greater than 8 years experience in a similar role preferably within a non-government organization/not-for-profit organisation
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Web Conferencing Applications.

REPORTING

This role reports to the Project officer AllRight, with close relationships, dotted line reporting to the Head of Programs

DURATION

3 years fixed-term contract with the possibility of Extension based on the availability of funds

TO APPLY

• A thought-through cover letter that includes why you are interested in this position at this point in your career
• CV (Not more than 3.0 Pages)

SEND DETAILS TO Hrcathsec@gmail.com and copy unithead.progs@caritaszambia.org

JOB ADVERT
Position: Sales Executive
Location: Zambia Company: Vento Zambia Ltd

Job Overview: As a Sales Executive for Vento Zambia Ltd, you will play a crucial role in driving sales and expanding our market presence within the mining industry. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, maintaining relationships with existing clients, and achieving sales targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Strategy Development: Develop and implement effective sales strategies to meet the company’s sales objectives and increase market share within the mining sector.
Client Acquisition and Retention: Identify and approach potential clients in the mining industry, and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure ongoing business and customer satisfaction.
Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities, understand market trends, and stay updated on competitors.

Product Knowledge: Develop a deep understanding of the company’s products and services, and effectively communicate their benefits and features to clients.
Sales Presentations: Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
Negotiation and Closing: Negotiate contracts and close sales deals to meet or exceed sales targets.

Customer Support: Provide excellent customer service by addressing client inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring prompt delivery of products and services.
Reporting: Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and sales performance metrics, and provide regular reports to management.

Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including marketing, logistics, and finance, to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in sales, preferably within the mining or industrial supply sector.

Skills:

• Strong sales and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with CRM software and sales tracking tools

Knowledge:

Understanding of the mining industry and its supply chain dynamics is highly desirable.

Attributes:

• Self-motivated and results-driven
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel within Zambia and occasionally internationally

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and commission structure
• Health and wellness benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive work environment

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to [ventozambialtd@gmail.com/paul.nsongo@ventozambia.com]. Please include “Sales Executive Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line.

Our client is a Petroleum Trading Company. They are looking for Business Development Professionals with at least three years post qualification experience. You must have the ability to travel in Zambia and the region and internationally from time to time. Experience selling to Mining houses is essential. One position is to be based in the Copperbelt and the other in Lusaka.

If you consider yourself a dynamic fun loving person, please reply by close of business on Monday 19th August 2024.

Job Brief

We’re looking for a result-driven Sales personel with excellent interpersonal skills to actively seek out and engage customer prospects in an Information Technology supply Company.  You will provide complete and appropriate solutions for every customer to boost top-line revenue growth, customer acquisition levels and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Present, promote and sell Information Technology products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers
• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Reach out to customer leads through cold calling
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
• Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.

Requirements and Skills

• Proven work experience in Sales of atleast 3 years
• Diploma or higher in Sale and Marketing, Business or a related field.
• Excellent Information Technology knowledge
• Strong passion for marketing and brand management
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
• Excellent selling, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in using  the ZPPA EGP system and various social media platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when needed.
• A member of Zambia institute of Marketing.
• Valid Driving Licence

All Applications to be sent via email by the given deadline. recruitment@majorbus-solutions.com

Job Brief

We’re looking for a result-driven Sales personel with excellent interpersonal skills to actively seek out and engage customer prospects in an Information Technology supply Company.  You will provide complete and appropriate solutions for every customer to boost top-line revenue growth, customer acquisition levels and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Present, promote and sell Information Technology products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers
• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Reach out to customer leads through cold calling
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
• Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.

Requirements and Skills

• Proven work experience in Sales of atleast 3 years
• Diploma or higher in Sale and Marketing, Business or a related field.
• Excellent Information Technology knowledge
• Strong passion for marketing and brand management
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
• Excellent selling, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in using  the ZPPA EGP system and various social media platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when needed.
• A member of Zambia institute of Marketing.
• Valid Driving Licence

All Applications to be sent via email by the given deadline. recruitment@majorbus-solutions.com

At Africa Personnel Services, our people are the most important resource. We pride ourselves in the quality of our employees and ensure employees condone all our values. Our international business is built on sound Human Capital principles, while offering all our clients the highest levels of loyalty, integrity, and respect. Since 1996, we have been facilitating livelihoods for thousands of people across Africa and beyond.
We are looking to recruit a Business Development Manager – Software Solutions for a client in the tech industry. The position will specifically be responsible for business development of the product sets under the Software Solutions portfolio in particular Sage 300 ERP solutions and in-house developed software solutions and grow the specific customer portfolio of this division.
If you are an individual that believes in career progression, innovative, fearless and want to be on the winning team, we are the team for you.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect new opportunities that would demand products and services of the Software Solutions portfolio;
• Prepare customers for presentations and proposals for products and or services in the ERP and HR stable of products;
• Run demonstrations of product capability and features to prospective and existing customers;
• Lead the sales process including negotiations and contracting to opportunities identified are materialized into sales;
• Work with Software Solutions technology teams in preparing relevant documentation pertaining to demonstrations and or proposals for the purposes of establishing the ideal methodology, solution and commercials for identified services and offerings to the customer;
• Be responsible for account development plans for named accounts of new and existing customers;
• Take ownership and ensure attainment of the commercial targets set out quarterly and annually;
• Work with the Head – Software Solutions in assisting with the overall planning, strategy, direction and growth of the business function;
• Manage the contracting process with customers while working with the team to ensure the deliverables committed to align with customer expectations and are fully documented;
• Establish contacts and building positive relationships/networks with senior level decision makers of the relevant Industry and its environment; and
• Document and report on sales pipeline including timely submission of weekly & monthly reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or Business Administration
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software sales (specific ERP software experience will be an added advantage);
• Strong sales aptitude, negotiation skills, account management and relationship building skills;
• High level of energy, drive, intellect, enthusiasm, initiative, and commitment;
• Must be a self-starter and motivated to expand personal professional knowledge of product and selling skills;
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written including larger audience presentation skills;
• Proven ability to manage multiple sales cycles and customers simultaneously;
• Proven ability to collaborate well with team members; and
• MUST HAVE a valid driving license with 2 over years driving experience.

KINDLY NOTE THE FOLLOWING.

• ALL CVs shared must be in PDF FORMAT and the position being applied for must be clearly indicated in the subject line of your email.
• Attach at least 3 traceable references.
• Valid email addresses of references must be included on the reference list.
• Your Full names should be the Tile of your CV.
• DO NOT share your certificates at this time.

Any applications that do not follow the above instructions will not be considered.

ExpressCredit is a global consumer finance company operating in Zambia and 3 surrounding countries, including Botswana, Namibia, and Lesotho. Our company helps individuals in a need of short-term and long-term financial solutions – all of which make a meaningful and lasting impact on the local communities.

Since 2018, ExpressCredit has more than tripled its global operations and grown significantly worldwide. If you want to work for a dynamic, forward-thinking and socially responsible financial services provider we are the right match for you!

To learn more about ExpressCredit, visit: www.expresscredit.co.zm

YesCash Zambia trading as Express Credit Zambia invites suitably qualified candidates based in Lusaka or willing to self-relocate to apply for the position of Business Controller.

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Business Controller, responsible for monitoring and analyzing day-to-day business operations across key departments to ensure efficiency, profitability, operational compliance, and risk management. The role involves supporting and monitoring the implementation of business strategies that drive growth, with a strong focus on delivering an exceptional customer experience across all service channels. Additionally, the Business Controller will identify initiatives to improve business performance, efficiency, and profitability, effectively communicating these recommendations to management.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across key departments (Branch Operations, Sales, Business Development, Call Center, etc.) to ensure an efficient and effective operational environment.
• Support the implementation of business strategy, focusing on P&L drivers (costs and revenue), operational risks, and maintaining strong financial health.
• Continuously analyze and suggest improvemnets in products, policies, procedures, and organizational structures to ensure scalability and alignment with growth objectives, balancing efficiency, profitability, and risk management.
• Monitor and assess business performance against targets, working with managemnet to develop and execute intervention strategies when necessary.
• Support accurate and timely preparation of performance reports, including product, sales, and revenue metrics, ensuring these align with the needs of management and business strategy.
• Establish corrective measures for operational performance, including cost optimization, improvements and prepare detailed performance reports for management review.
• Assist in developing and monitoring the company’s business operations budget to ensure effective financial planning and reporting.
• Assist the HR Manager in developing competitive compensation plans for branch and operations staff that align with market standards and business needs.
• Monitor staff development and training strategies, ensuring alignment with business growth plans and individual career development objectives.
• Monitor and ensure the delivery of an exceptional customer experience across all service channels, cultivating a customer-centric culture that aligns with business objectives.
• Analyze sales and product distribution channels (e.g., new branch locations and banking channels) to enhance business outreach while ensuring service excellence.
• Evaluate sales efforts through regular branch visits, conducting business analysis, and overseeing client screening, loan disbursements, and payment collections.
• Assist management to craft and execute growth strategies aimed at expanding client outreach, increasing transaction volumes, and diversifying services across new and existing markets.
• Monitor and analyze ongoing sales activities and partnership performance, recommend to management sales mechanisms and process improvements to optimize sales performance and operational efficiency.
• Monitor adherence to organizations Code of Conduct, ethical standards, and all regulatory requirements

Requirements

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree from reputable university and/or a professional qualification i.e. Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field,
• Full grade twelve certificate with a minimum of a credit in English and Mathematics.
• 4 years’ work experience in the business operations, in consumer finance or micro-lending industry.
• Work experience in a international company group is considered as advantage.
• Financial Acumen and background in Profit and Loss (P&L).
• Proven experience in driving operational performance improvements, including operational efficiency, process optimization, and cost reduction.
• Analytical and technical report writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, with strong emphasis on Excel.
• Experience working with data analytics system SQL and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on operational scalability.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented personality.
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable interventions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong collaboration skills
• Proficient Microsoft Office suite
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Proficient user of common data extraction and analysis tools – SQL,
• Valid Driver’s Licence

ExpressCredit is a global consumer finance company operating in Zambia and 3 surrounding countries, including Botswana, Namibia, and Lesotho. Our company helps individuals in a need of short-term and long-term financial solutions – all of which make a meaningful and lasting impact on the local communities.

Since 2018, ExpressCredit has more than tripled its global operations and grown significantly worldwide. If you want to work for a dynamic, forward-thinking and socially responsible financial services provider we are the right match for you!

To learn more about ExpressCredit, visit: www.expresscredit.co.zm

YesCash Zambia trading as Express Credit Zambia invites suitably qualified candidates based in Lusaka or willing to self-relocate to apply for the position of Business Controller.

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Business Controller, responsible for monitoring and analyzing day-to-day business operations across key departments to ensure efficiency, profitability, operational compliance, and risk management. The role involves supporting and monitoring the implementation of business strategies that drive growth, with a strong focus on delivering an exceptional customer experience across all service channels. Additionally, the Business Controller will identify initiatives to improve business performance, efficiency, and profitability, effectively communicating these recommendations to management.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across key departments (Branch Operations, Sales, Business Development, Call Center, etc.) to ensure an efficient and effective operational environment.
• Support the implementation of business strategy, focusing on P&L drivers (costs and revenue), operational risks, and maintaining strong financial health.
• Continuously analyze and suggest improvemnets in products, policies, procedures, and organizational structures to ensure scalability and alignment with growth objectives, balancing efficiency, profitability, and risk management.
• Monitor and assess business performance against targets, working with managemnet to develop and execute intervention strategies when necessary.
• Support accurate and timely preparation of performance reports, including product, sales, and revenue metrics, ensuring these align with the needs of management and business strategy.
• Establish corrective measures for operational performance, including cost optimization, improvements and prepare detailed performance reports for management review.
• Assist in developing and monitoring the company’s business operations budget to ensure effective financial planning and reporting.
• Assist the HR Manager in developing competitive compensation plans for branch and operations staff that align with market standards and business needs.
• Monitor staff development and training strategies, ensuring alignment with business growth plans and individual career development objectives.
• Monitor and ensure the delivery of an exceptional customer experience across all service channels, cultivating a customer-centric culture that aligns with business objectives.
• Analyze sales and product distribution channels (e.g., new branch locations and banking channels) to enhance business outreach while ensuring service excellence.
• Evaluate sales efforts through regular branch visits, conducting business analysis, and overseeing client screening, loan disbursements, and payment collections.
• Assist management to craft and execute growth strategies aimed at expanding client outreach, increasing transaction volumes, and diversifying services across new and existing markets.
• Monitor and analyze ongoing sales activities and partnership performance, recommend to management sales mechanisms and process improvements to optimize sales performance and operational efficiency.
• Monitor adherence to organizations Code of Conduct, ethical standards, and all regulatory requirements

Requirements

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree from reputable university and/or a professional qualification i.e. Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field,
• Full grade twelve certificate with a minimum of a credit in English and Mathematics.
• 4 years’ work experience in the business operations, in consumer finance or micro-lending industry.
• Work experience in a international company group is considered as advantage.
• Financial Acumen and background in Profit and Loss (P&L).
• Proven experience in driving operational performance improvements, including operational efficiency, process optimization, and cost reduction.
• Analytical and technical report writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, with strong emphasis on Excel.
• Experience working with data analytics system SQL and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on operational scalability.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented personality.
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable interventions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong collaboration skills
• Proficient Microsoft Office suite
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Proficient user of common data extraction and analysis tools – SQL,
• Valid Driver’s Licence

JOB ADVERT
Position: Sales Executive
Location: Zambia Company: Vento Zambia Ltd

Job Overview: As a Sales Executive for Vento Zambia Ltd, you will play a crucial role in driving sales and expanding our market presence within the mining industry. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, maintaining relationships with existing clients, and achieving sales targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Strategy Development: Develop and implement effective sales strategies to meet the company’s sales objectives and increase market share within the mining sector.
Client Acquisition and Retention: Identify and approach potential clients in the mining industry, and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure ongoing business and customer satisfaction.
Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities, understand market trends, and stay updated on competitors.

Product Knowledge: Develop a deep understanding of the company’s products and services, and effectively communicate their benefits and features to clients.
Sales Presentations: Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
Negotiation and Closing: Negotiate contracts and close sales deals to meet or exceed sales targets.

Customer Support: Provide excellent customer service by addressing client inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring prompt delivery of products and services.
Reporting: Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and sales performance metrics, and provide regular reports to management.

Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including marketing, logistics, and finance, to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in sales, preferably within the mining or industrial supply sector.

Skills:

• Strong sales and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with CRM software and sales tracking tools

Knowledge:

Understanding of the mining industry and its supply chain dynamics is highly desirable.

Attributes:

• Self-motivated and results-driven
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel within Zambia and occasionally internationally

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and commission structure
• Health and wellness benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive work environment

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to [ventozambialtd@gmail.com/paul.nsongo@ventozambia.com]. Please include “Sales Executive Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line.

JOB ADVERT
Position: Sales Executive
Location: Zambia Company: Vento Zambia Ltd

Job Overview: As a Sales Executive for Vento Zambia Ltd, you will play a crucial role in driving sales and expanding our market presence within the mining industry. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, maintaining relationships with existing clients, and achieving sales targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Strategy Development: Develop and implement effective sales strategies to meet the company’s sales objectives and increase market share within the mining sector.
Client Acquisition and Retention: Identify and approach potential clients in the mining industry, and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure ongoing business and customer satisfaction.
Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities, understand market trends, and stay updated on competitors.

Product Knowledge: Develop a deep understanding of the company’s products and services, and effectively communicate their benefits and features to clients.
Sales Presentations: Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
Negotiation and Closing: Negotiate contracts and close sales deals to meet or exceed sales targets.

Customer Support: Provide excellent customer service by addressing client inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring prompt delivery of products and services.
Reporting: Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and sales performance metrics, and provide regular reports to management.

Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including marketing, logistics, and finance, to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in sales, preferably within the mining or industrial supply sector.

Skills:

• Strong sales and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with CRM software and sales tracking tools

Knowledge:

Understanding of the mining industry and its supply chain dynamics is highly desirable.

Attributes:

• Self-motivated and results-driven
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel within Zambia and occasionally internationally

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and commission structure
• Health and wellness benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive work environment

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to [ventozambialtd@gmail.com/paul.nsongo@ventozambia.com]. Please include “Sales Executive Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line.

Established in 2015, iShop Worldwide Ltd is a Shopping Concierge and Delivery Service, that provides you the best solutions for shipping items from around the World to your doorstep – right from the comfort of your home. With our commitment to excellence, innovative approach, and unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction, we have established ourselves as a reliable partner for businesses of all size, and individuals alike.

Role Purpose:
The Administration and Operations Officer will play a crucial role in supporting our administrative functions and providing support to the Logistics Manager. This position involves extensive use of computer knowledge, including managing digital files, creating quotations, and sorting stock lists on our ecommerce platform and knowledge of ZRA Customs Clearing Procedures. The ideal candidate will need to have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and familiarity with using databases.

Key Responsibilities:
Administrative Support:
Manage and organise digital files and folders.
Save and categorise images and documents efficiently.
Assist in creating and managing quotations using Microsoft Excel for the organisation’s services.
Sort and update stock lists for the ecommerce sites and other platforms.
Perform general administrative tasks as required.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of data entered in the internal control systems.
Regularly update and maintain customer and stock databases on various ecommerce sites
Generate reports and summaries as needed for both Zambian and UK Office Support Teams.
Assist in driving new business opportunities and contribute to revenue growth through proactive customer engagement.
Map and regularly assess the Customer Journey to identify areas for improvement in customer experience.

Logistics Support:
Verify invoices received from Customer Services to prepare for Customs Clearing
Coordinate appointment of clearing agents in ZRA System
Coordinate preclearance procedures and documentation for all shipments
Coordinate delivery of parcels to door
Negotiate pricing of delivery to door with various delivery companies.

Qualifications:

Degree in Business Related Field

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Familiarity with using databases and CRM’s.

Strong computer skills, including file management and data entry.

Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

2- 3 years previous experience in an administrative or logistics role is preferred.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desired Attributes:

Problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and processes.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter, indicating their relevant experience and explaining why they are a good fit for this role.

Please send your application by Email to hrzambia@ishop-worldwide.com

Before 17:00 hrs on 20th September 2024. Include the subject Header:

“Application for Administration and Logistics Officer ensure to include your name”

iShop Worldwide Freight(Z) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Established in 2015, iShop Worldwide Ltd is a Shopping Concierge and Delivery Service, that provides you the best solutions for shipping items from around the World to your doorstep – right from the comfort of your home. With our commitment to excellence, innovative approach, and unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction, we have established ourselves as a reliable partner for businesses of all size, and individuals alike.

Role Purpose:
The Administration and Operations Officer will play a crucial role in supporting our administrative functions and providing support to the Logistics Manager. This position involves extensive use of computer knowledge, including managing digital files, creating quotations, and sorting stock lists on our ecommerce platform and knowledge of ZRA Customs Clearing Procedures. The ideal candidate will need to have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and familiarity with using databases.

Key Responsibilities:
Administrative Support:
Manage and organise digital files and folders.
Save and categorise images and documents efficiently.
Assist in creating and managing quotations using Microsoft Excel for the organisation’s services.
Sort and update stock lists for the ecommerce sites and other platforms.
Perform general administrative tasks as required.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of data entered in the internal control systems.
Regularly update and maintain customer and stock databases on various ecommerce sites
Generate reports and summaries as needed for both Zambian and UK Office Support Teams.
Assist in driving new business opportunities and contribute to revenue growth through proactive customer engagement.
Map and regularly assess the Customer Journey to identify areas for improvement in customer experience.

Logistics Support:
Verify invoices received from Customer Services to prepare for Customs Clearing
Coordinate appointment of clearing agents in ZRA System
Coordinate preclearance procedures and documentation for all shipments
Coordinate delivery of parcels to door
Negotiate pricing of delivery to door with various delivery companies.

Qualifications:

Degree in Business Related Field

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Familiarity with using databases and CRM’s.

Strong computer skills, including file management and data entry.

Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

2- 3 years previous experience in an administrative or logistics role is preferred.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desired Attributes:

Problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and processes.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter, indicating their relevant experience and explaining why they are a good fit for this role.

Please send your application by Email to hrzambia@ishop-worldwide.com

Before 17:00 hrs on 20th September 2024. Include the subject Header:

“Application for Administration and Logistics Officer ensure to include your name”

iShop Worldwide Freight(Z) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Talent House Ltd:

We are a leading recruitment and HR consulting firm that operates as a link between people and companies in achieving a shared purpose. We offer creative, effective and flexible solutions that not only help individuals discover their career paths but provide organizations with talent they can recruit, develop and retain.

About the role:

Our Client is looking for a driven and detail-oriented business development officer to identify business growth opportunities and develop strategies to increase company sales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze the medical tourism market in Zambia
  Government funded,
  Self-funded,
  Corporate,
  Insurance based.
• Identify the number of patients travelling abroad and to India.
• Identify Major Treatments for which patients are travelling.
• Identify the key players (hospitals, medical tourism companies or individuals) in medical tourism in Zambia (any Indian Medical Tourism agency).
• Identify Indian Hospitals and companies having tie-ups in Zambia, offices in Zambia or having partners in Zambia.
• Identify the number of Health Insurance companies involved in referring patients to India.
• Identify the names of Indian Hospitals or Medical Tourism companies having tie-ups with Zambian health insurance companies.
• Identify the B2B and B2C segment in Medical Travel and which destinations they are travelling/referring patients.
• B2B SEGMENT:
  Insurance companies,
  Corporates,
  Hospitals,
  Labs
  Diagnostic centres,
  Government/medical board,
  Doctors,
  Nurses,
  N.G.O,
  Travel Agencies.
• B2C SEGMENT:
  Self-funded patients.
• Identify the competition in the Medical Travel / tourism segment.
• Identify the scope of having physical presence (office) in Zambia.
• Identify the problems faced by local patients in Zambia.
• Identify the problems faced by patients when they travel abroad or to India for medical treatment.
• Identify the overall Experience when they travelled to India.
• Identify which are the cities patients are travelling to India for medical treatment
• Identify the existing healthcare scenario in Zambia.
• Build network and partnership with medical and non-medical fraternity who are in a position to refer patients.
• Building a database of hospitals, clinics, doctors, pathology centres, diagnostic centres, nurses and any other channel / segment involved in patient referrals.
• Identify any local hospitals conducting / interested in OPD medical camps with Indian hospitals.
• Meeting doctors in clinics, in hospitals and making presentations about
• Med Access role and services.
• Meeting the diagnostic centers, pathological laboratories, and pharmacists.
• Explain to them about the advantage they would get by joining hands with
• Med Access India.
• Meet the insurance companies, other corporate / companies’ human resource departments and explain to them about the value addition that
• Med Access can add to the entire treatment process of their clients and to the health insurance companies.
• Daily reports about the above related activities (D.A.R:-DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT) done by you through email & whatsapp.
• Keep the management informed about the improvements done and links developed by you.
• Arrange phone call meetings with Med Access management of those developed links.
• Query Management: – Coordinating with India office in terms of collecting the reports from the patients, taking complete medical history from patient, sending case history to office, help the patient in seeking second opinion with help of India office. Providing all inclusive package  and details
• Once a patient/ client is convinced then coordinate with the India office for obtaining a visa.

Desired Skills and Experience 

• The candidate should be graduate/post graduate with 3-4 yrs experience in business development/Marketing.
• Preferably with medical background or Sales or Medical representation.
• Proficient in English and local language.
• Should have their own conveyance.

Compensation:

The incumbent will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Please send your CV to careers@talenthousepeople.com  before the  27th of September 2024.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Business Development Manager to join our team at a digital money lending institution. As a Business Development Manager, you will play a critical role in driving the growth and success of our organisation by identifying and establishing strategic partnerships, expanding our customer base, and exploring new market opportunities. You will be responsible for fostering key relationships, negotiating deals, and implementing business development strategies in line with our mission and objectives.

Responsibilities:
1. Develop and execute business development strategies: Create and implement comprehensive business development plans to drive growth and expand our reach in the market. Identify new markets, product offerings, and revenue streams to achieve business targets.
2. Identify and establish strategic partnerships: Identify and build strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, employers and retailers. Collaborate with partners to leverage synergies and create mutually beneficial opportunities.
3. Expand customer base: Develop and execute customer acquisition strategies to expand our customer base. Identify target customer segments, design marketing campaigns, and utilise digital channels to attract and convert prospects into borrowers.
4. Conduct market research and analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape. Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging opportunities, assess customer needs, and recommend product enhancements or new product offerings.
5. Negotiate and close deals: Lead negotiations and finalise agreements with potential partners, vendors, and customers. Collaborate with risk and compliance teams to ensure all contracts and agreements comply with regulatory requirements and mitigate risks.
6. Relationship management: Build and nurture relationships with existing and potential partners, customers, and industry stakeholders. Act as a trusted advisor, understanding their needs, providing guidance, and proactively addressing any concerns or issues.
7. Monitor performance and report: Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of business development strategies. Generate reports and present findings to senior management, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
8. Stay updated with industry regulations: Stay informed about the regulatory landscape governing microfinance lending, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines. Proactively monitor regulatory changes and adapt business strategies accordingly.

Requirements:
1. Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, finance, economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in business development, partnership management, or sales roles within the financial services industry. Experience in banking or microfinance is highly desirable.
2. Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of the microfinance industry, digital lending platforms, financial products, and emerging trends in the financial technology (FinTech) space.
3. Strategic mindset: Ability to think strategically, identify opportunities, and develop innovative business solutions. Proven track record of successfully implementing business development strategies to achieve growth objectives.
4. Relationship building and networking skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders. Strong networking abilities to engage with industry professionals, potential partners, and customers.
5. Negotiation and deal closing skills: Demonstrated proficiency in negotiating and closing deals. Strong commercial acumen and ability to drive mutually beneficial agreements.
6. Analytical and problem-solving skills: Strong analytical skills to assess market trends, conduct financial analysis, and make data-driven decisions. Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
7. Excellent communication and presentation skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate complex concepts and ideas to diverse audiences.
8. Result-oriented and self-motivated: Proactive and goal-driven mindset, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to meet deadlines and achieve targets in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Join our team and be part of a transformative organisation that aims to empower underserved communities through digital microfinance. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of millions of individuals by providing access to financial services and opportunities for economic growth. If you are passionate about leveraging technology to promote financial inclusion, working with innovative digital lending solutions, and being responsible for business development, we would love to hear from you!

Please send your resume by 27 September 2024 to hello@dorsetcap.com.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.

WHY JOIN WFP?

WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

BACKGROUND

WFP Zambia Country Office is seeking a candidate who will be responsible for completion of a range of communications processes and activities requiring some interpretation of standard guidelines/practices. To perform general administrative and some specialized communications processes that support the creation of communications content and the delivery of communications services aimed at maintaining and enhancing WFP’s visibility and reputation and supporting fundraising activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide coordination, administrative and specialized services, to support staff in the development, preparation and execution of communications campaigns for target audiences.
2. Provide branding and design support to the WFP Zambia communications unit in line with its communications and branding strategies.
3. Design all operational/donor reports and the WFP Zambia Country Office quarterly newsletter.
4. Monitor traditional and social media and report relevant information to senior staff to inform the development and/or evaluation of communications activities and strategies.
5. Under clear guidance, prepare content for traditional and social media platforms and networks, and printed materials, to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages and standards.
6. Manage and maintain records and databases, such as journalist and media outlet contact lists, to ensure the information is accurate, organized and readily available for others to access.
7. Upload content to and manage the Multimedia Hub database
8. Respond to a variety of queries and requests for support, following standard processes, and obtaining guidance as required, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all enquiries.
9. Liaise with WFP staff and the media in a timely manner, to support aligned activities and an effective approach to communications within WFP.

DELIVERABLES

• Regular content designed and produced for programmes and social media posts as required for WFP corporate channel and other CO Functional Units.
• Photographs and raw video footage uploaded to the Multimedia hub following field missions.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Has demonstrated an ability to perform routine communication techniques and activities in line with WFPs operating standards through day-to-day work
• Interest in media, current news, and regional politics
• Photography, videography, and design skills
• Able to use Adobe Suite applications, Wochit and Canva
• Accurate, creative open-minded team player with strong initiative and willingness to learn

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Completion of an undergraduate degree in Digital Media, Communications, Marketing and Branding, Journalism, Public Relations, or other relevant field with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Language:

Fluency (level C) in both oral and written English.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Only applicable to Zambian Nationals.

DUE DATE:

20th September 2024

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.

WHY JOIN WFP? 

WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

BACKGROUND

WFP Zambia Country Office is seeking a candidate who will be responsible for completion of a range of communications processes and activities requiring some interpretation of standard guidelines/practices including to perform general administrative and some specialized communications processes that support the creation of communications content and the delivery of communications services aimed at maintaining and enhancing WFP’s visibility and reputation and supporting fundraising activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide coordination, administrative and specialized services, to support staff in the development, preparation and execution of communications campaigns for target audiences.
2. Provide branding and design support to the WFP Zambia communications unit in line with its communications and branding strategies.
3. Writing feature stories for WFP Zambia website and other digital platforms
4. Develop content through GIFs, photo videos, quote cards and infographics for social media and WFP corporate platforms.
5. Monitoring and analysis of WFP Zambia social media channels
6. Under clear guidance, prepare content for traditional and social media platforms and networks, and printed materials, to enhance coverage and support of WFP’s activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages and standards.
7. Manage and maintain records and databases, such as journalist and media outlet contact lists, to ensure the information is accurate, organised and readily available for others to access.
8. Upload content to and manage the Multimedia Hub database
9. Respond to a variety of queries and requests for support, following standard processes, and obtaining guidance as required, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all enquiries.
10. Support in translating and transcribing raw interviews with WFP beneficiaries

DELIVERABLES

• Regular content designed and produced for programmes and social media posts as required for WFP corporate channel and other CO Functional Units.
• Photographs and raw video footage uploaded to the Multimedia hub following field missions

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Has demonstrated an ability to perform routine communication techniques and activities in line with WFPs operating standards through day-to-day work

– Interest in media, current news, and regional politics

– Photography, videography, and design skills

– Able to use Adobe Suite applications, Wochit and Canva

– Accurate, creative open-minded team player with strong initiative and willingness to learn

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Completion of an undergraduate degree in Digital Media, Communications, Marketing and Branding, Journalism, Public Relations, or other relevant field with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Language: Fluency (level C) in both oral and written English.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Only applicable to Zambian nationals

DUE DATE

20th September 2024

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

Date: 13 Sep 2024

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Company: Plan International

Organization Background

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-governmental organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.  We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Working in Zambia since 1996, Plan International Zambia’s development and humanitarian programmes focus primarily on Inclusive Quality Education, Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, Early Childhood Development and Gender Responsive Child Protection. Child protection is key in all that we do. Plan International Zambia has Programme Areas (PAs) in; Central, Luapula, and Eastern Provinces including in Lusaka, where the Country Office is located.

Plan International Zambia is seeking to hire a full time Administration & Security Coordinator. The purpose of Administration and Security Coordinator is to Coordinate all country security matters and respond to incidents and accidents, as well as coordinate general administration within the organisation.  fleet and assets tracking system, manage security plan, fleet, assets and control logistics, and evaluate tenders and bid. The role reports to the Supply Chain and Administration Manager to be based at the County Office in LUSAKA.

The full role profile is on this link: Administration and Security Coordinator JD .pdf

Do you have what it takes to be successful in this role?

Essential

• Advanced Diploma in Business administration, Logistics, CIPS, Business Management or related discipline, Degree in the related field is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years work related experience in similar role in reputable organization
• Membership to a professional body.

Desirable:

• Logistics and administration planning.
• Fleet Management and coordination.
• Property and fixed asset register maintenance.
• Security and emergency procurement.
• Analytical skills and negotiation skills
• Resource mobilization skills

Competencies:

• Excellent relationship building skills – networking, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify, analyze and monitor diverse, relevant external actors to work with and understand the purpose and implications of working with them.
• Ability to influence power holders about the need for and benefits of addressing gender equality and inclusion, including being able to offer a range of evidence-based solutions.
• Understands power imbalances and ways in which the organization may be reinforcing negative stereotypes and biases, as well as the impact these factors have on safety for children and young people in all their diversity.
• Role model our values and behaviors both internally and externally.

Location: Lusaka, Country Office

Reports to: Supply Chain and Administration Manager

Grade:  Hay Level 14

Closing Date: 20 September 2024

Plan International provides equal employment opportunities to qualified and experienced women and men, Women are especially encouraged to apply. 

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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 Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

Date: 13 Sep 2024

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Company: Plan International

Organization Background

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-governmental organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.  We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Working in Zambia since 1996, Plan International Zambia’s development and humanitarian programmes focus primarily on Inclusive Quality Education, Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, Early Childhood Development and Gender Responsive Child Protection. Child protection is key in all that we do. Plan International Zambia has Programme Areas (PAs) in; Central, Luapula, and Eastern Provinces including in Lusaka, where the Country Office is located.

Plan International Zambia is seeking to hire a full time Administration & Security Coordinator. The purpose of Administration and Security Coordinator is to Coordinate all country security matters and respond to incidents and accidents, as well as coordinate general administration within the organisation.  fleet and assets tracking system, manage security plan, fleet, assets and control logistics, and evaluate tenders and bid. The role reports to the Supply Chain and Administration Manager to be based at the County Office in LUSAKA.

The full role profile is on this link: Administration and Security Coordinator JD .pdf

Do you have what it takes to be successful in this role?

Essential

• Advanced Diploma in Business administration, Logistics, CIPS, Business Management or related discipline, Degree in the related field is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years work related experience in similar role in reputable organization
• Membership to a professional body.

Desirable:

• Logistics and administration planning.
• Fleet Management and coordination.
• Property and fixed asset register maintenance.
• Security and emergency procurement.
• Analytical skills and negotiation skills
• Resource mobilization skills

Competencies:

• Excellent relationship building skills – networking, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify, analyze and monitor diverse, relevant external actors to work with and understand the purpose and implications of working with them.
• Ability to influence power holders about the need for and benefits of addressing gender equality and inclusion, including being able to offer a range of evidence-based solutions.
• Understands power imbalances and ways in which the organization may be reinforcing negative stereotypes and biases, as well as the impact these factors have on safety for children and young people in all their diversity.
• Role model our values and behaviors both internally and externally.

Location: Lusaka, Country Office

Reports to: Supply Chain and Administration Manager

Grade:  Hay Level 14

Closing Date: 20 September 2024

Plan International provides equal employment opportunities to qualified and experienced women and men, Women are especially encouraged to apply. 

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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 Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

Date: 13 Sep 2024

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Company: Plan International

Organization Background

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-governmental organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.  We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Working in Zambia since 1996, Plan International Zambia’s development and humanitarian programmes focus primarily on Inclusive Quality Education, Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, Early Childhood Development and Gender Responsive Child Protection. Child protection is key in all that we do. Plan International Zambia has Programme Areas (PAs) in; Central, Luapula, and Eastern Provinces including in Lusaka, where the Country Office is located.

Plan International Zambia is seeking to hire a full time Administration & Security Coordinator. The purpose of Administration and Security Coordinator is to Coordinate all country security matters and respond to incidents and accidents, as well as coordinate general administration within the organisation.  fleet and assets tracking system, manage security plan, fleet, assets and control logistics, and evaluate tenders and bid. The role reports to the Supply Chain and Administration Manager to be based at the County Office in LUSAKA.

The full role profile is on this link: Administration and Security Coordinator JD .pdf

Do you have what it takes to be successful in this role?

Essential

• Advanced Diploma in Business administration, Logistics, CIPS, Business Management or related discipline, Degree in the related field is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years work related experience in similar role in reputable organization
• Membership to a professional body.

Desirable:

• Logistics and administration planning.
• Fleet Management and coordination.
• Property and fixed asset register maintenance.
• Security and emergency procurement.
• Analytical skills and negotiation skills
• Resource mobilization skills

Competencies:

• Excellent relationship building skills – networking, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify, analyze and monitor diverse, relevant external actors to work with and understand the purpose and implications of working with them.
• Ability to influence power holders about the need for and benefits of addressing gender equality and inclusion, including being able to offer a range of evidence-based solutions.
• Understands power imbalances and ways in which the organization may be reinforcing negative stereotypes and biases, as well as the impact these factors have on safety for children and young people in all their diversity.
• Role model our values and behaviors both internally and externally.

Location: Lusaka, Country Office

Reports to: Supply Chain and Administration Manager

Grade:  Hay Level 14

Closing Date: 20 September 2024

Plan International provides equal employment opportunities to qualified and experienced women and men, Women are especially encouraged to apply. 

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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 Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

Date: 13 Sep 2024

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Company: Plan International

Organization Background

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-governmental organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.  We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Working in Zambia since 1996, Plan International Zambia’s development and humanitarian programmes focus primarily on Inclusive Quality Education, Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, Early Childhood Development and Gender Responsive Child Protection. Child protection is key in all that we do. Plan International Zambia has Programme Areas (PAs) in; Central, Luapula, and Eastern Provinces including in Lusaka, where the Country Office is located.

Plan International Zambia is seeking to hire a full time Administration & Security Coordinator. The purpose of Administration and Security Coordinator is to Coordinate all country security matters and respond to incidents and accidents, as well as coordinate general administration within the organisation.  fleet and assets tracking system, manage security plan, fleet, assets and control logistics, and evaluate tenders and bid. The role reports to the Supply Chain and Administration Manager to be based at the County Office in LUSAKA.

The full role profile is on this link: Administration and Security Coordinator JD .pdf

Do you have what it takes to be successful in this role?

Essential

• Advanced Diploma in Business administration, Logistics, CIPS, Business Management or related discipline, Degree in the related field is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years work related experience in similar role in reputable organization
• Membership to a professional body.

Desirable:

• Logistics and administration planning.
• Fleet Management and coordination.
• Property and fixed asset register maintenance.
• Security and emergency procurement.
• Analytical skills and negotiation skills
• Resource mobilization skills

Competencies:

• Excellent relationship building skills – networking, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify, analyze and monitor diverse, relevant external actors to work with and understand the purpose and implications of working with them.
• Ability to influence power holders about the need for and benefits of addressing gender equality and inclusion, including being able to offer a range of evidence-based solutions.
• Understands power imbalances and ways in which the organization may be reinforcing negative stereotypes and biases, as well as the impact these factors have on safety for children and young people in all their diversity.
• Role model our values and behaviors both internally and externally.

Location: Lusaka, Country Office

Reports to: Supply Chain and Administration Manager

Grade:  Hay Level 14

Closing Date: 20 September 2024

Plan International provides equal employment opportunities to qualified and experienced women and men, Women are especially encouraged to apply. 

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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 Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

Onelife is licensed by the Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) specializing mainly in the corporate health sector but keen to expand into more individual business both in the health and life insurance sectors, requires, a versatile, dynamic, self-motivated, highly credible, and suitably qualified individual to fill the vacant position of Business Analyst (1) based in Lusaka.

Job Description Summary

• Keep abreast of the customers within the segment both internal and external.
• Gather and analyse data related to customers from multiple sources e.g. membership, billing, claims, finance, credit, health risk management and other reports.
• Monitor and track customer behaviour and movements in order to identify trends in customer servicing.
• Analyse, investigate client service trends and collaborate with product, channel, and segment teams to get a better understanding of the customer needs.
• Compile report with findings and provide solutions and recommendations for improvements to provide our customers with a superior service.
• Create a visualization of trends, data and insights identified from the analysis to assist with decision making.
• Engage and advise stakeholders on the implications of customer service trends.
• Build and maintain relationships with customer and internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver on service level agreements made with customer and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that customer and business expectations are managed.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional customer service.
• Contribute to effective and consistent service delivery and support to all customer in line with the company’s values and Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles.
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
• Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency
• Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Qualification and Experience

• Must have a degree in Computer Science/Economics and/or any Business related.
• Degree in Auctorial science will be an added advantage
• 3-5 years’ experience in research analysis within a financial services environment
• Exposure to customer analysis and development of metric, scorecards and dashboards using data standards, layouts, viewing tools and reports.
• Experience and knowledge of analytical tools

Application Mode

Send your CV and Professional qualifications, scanned as one document before 21st September 2024 to: sikalawos@one.co.zm and Copy Careers@one.co.zm

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development, excellent communication skills, and the ability to think strategically while fostering relationships with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the company’s market presence.
Develop and execute strategic business development plans to achieve revenue targets.
Build and maintain strong relationships with potential clients, partners, and stakeholders.
Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to inform business strategies.
Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing and product development, to align business development efforts.
Negotiate and close deals with prospective clients or partners.
Track and report on business development activities, performance metrics, and outcomes.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA or relevant professional qualification is a plus).
10+ years experience as a Business Development Manager or similar role.
Strong track record of successfully driving business growth and building strategic partnerships.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Ability to analyze data and market trends to drive business decisions.
Proficiency in CRM software and other business tools.
Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

AB Bank is looking for a passionate individual’s who is ready to take up an exciting challenge in a fast-paced environment of a growing Bank, in the position of Business Officer to be based in Lusaka, Copperbelt and Chipata. The successful candidate’s amongst other responsibilities will provide support and manage communication with the Bank’s customers on our various platforms.

Among other responsibilities, you will be expected to:

• Market and sell the Bank’s products and services.
• Create and manage own business portfolio.
• Client retention and after-sales relations.
• Monitor and enforce credit repayments.

Your Minimum Qualifications and Competencies should be:

• Diploma in a Business-related field.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office package, office equipment and applications.
• Have good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Previous experience in similar role will be an advantage.

Candidates should indicate in the cover letter the town of interest.

If you are interested, please submit your cover letters and your CV by following the link https://hr.abbank.co.zm/ by midnight on 22nd September 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

AB Bank is looking for a passionate individual’s who is ready to take up an exciting challenge in a fast-paced environment of a growing Bank, in the position of Business Officer to be based in Lusaka, Copperbelt and Chipata. The successful candidate’s amongst other responsibilities will provide support and manage communication with the Bank’s customers on our various platforms.

Among other responsibilities, you will be expected to:

• Market and sell the Bank’s products and services.
• Create and manage own business portfolio.
• Client retention and after-sales relations.
• Monitor and enforce credit repayments.

Your Minimum Qualifications and Competencies should be:

• Diploma in a Business-related field.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office package, office equipment and applications.
• Have good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Previous experience in similar role will be an advantage.

Candidates should indicate in the cover letter the town of interest.

If you are interested, please submit your cover letters and your CV by following the link https://hr.abbank.co.zm/ by midnight on 22nd September 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

AB Bank is looking for a passionate individual’s who is ready to take up an exciting challenge in a fast-paced environment of a growing Bank, in the position of Business Officer to be based in Lusaka, Copperbelt and Chipata. The successful candidate’s amongst other responsibilities will provide support and manage communication with the Bank’s customers on our various platforms.

Among other responsibilities, you will be expected to:

• Market and sell the Bank’s products and services.
• Create and manage own business portfolio.
• Client retention and after-sales relations.
• Monitor and enforce credit repayments.

Your Minimum Qualifications and Competencies should be:

• Diploma in a Business-related field.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office package, office equipment and applications.
• Have good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Previous experience in similar role will be an advantage.

Candidates should indicate in the cover letter the town of interest.

If you are interested, please submit your cover letters and your CV by following the link https://hr.abbank.co.zm/ by midnight on 22nd September 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ExpressCredit is a global consumer finance company operating in Zambia and 3 surrounding countries, including Botswana, Namibia, and Lesotho. Our company helps individuals in a need of short-term and long-term financial solutions – all of which make a meaningful and lasting impact on the local communities.

Since 2018, ExpressCredit has more than tripled its global operations and grown significantly worldwide. If you want to work for a dynamic, forward-thinking and socially responsible financial services provider we are the right match for you!

To learn more about ExpressCredit, visit: www.expresscredit.co.zm

YesCash Zambia trading as Express Credit Zambia invites suitably qualified candidates based in Lusaka or willing to self-relocate to apply for the position of Business Controller.

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Business Controller, responsible for monitoring and analyzing day-to-day business operations across key departments to ensure efficiency, profitability, operational compliance, and risk management. The role involves supporting and monitoring the implementation of business strategies that drive growth, with a strong focus on delivering an exceptional customer experience across all service channels. Additionally, the Business Controller will identify initiatives to improve business performance, efficiency, and profitability, effectively communicating these recommendations to management.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across key departments (Branch Operations, Sales, Business Development, Call Center, etc.) to ensure an efficient and effective operational environment.
• Support the implementation of business strategy, focusing on P&L drivers (costs and revenue), operational risks, and maintaining strong financial health.
• Continuously analyze and suggest improvemnets in products, policies, procedures, and organizational structures to ensure scalability and alignment with growth objectives, balancing efficiency, profitability, and risk management.
• Monitor and assess business performance against targets, working with managemnet to develop and execute intervention strategies when necessary.
• Support accurate and timely preparation of performance reports, including product, sales, and revenue metrics, ensuring these align with the needs of management and business strategy.
• Establish corrective measures for operational performance, including cost optimization, improvements and prepare detailed performance reports for management review.
• Assist in developing and monitoring the company’s business operations budget to ensure effective financial planning and reporting.
• Assist the HR Manager in developing competitive compensation plans for branch and operations staff that align with market standards and business needs.
• Monitor staff development and training strategies, ensuring alignment with business growth plans and individual career development objectives.
• Monitor and ensure the delivery of an exceptional customer experience across all service channels, cultivating a customer-centric culture that aligns with business objectives.
• Analyze sales and product distribution channels (e.g., new branch locations and banking channels) to enhance business outreach while ensuring service excellence.
• Evaluate sales efforts through regular branch visits, conducting business analysis, and overseeing client screening, loan disbursements, and payment collections.
• Assist management to craft and execute growth strategies aimed at expanding client outreach, increasing transaction volumes, and diversifying services across new and existing markets.
• Monitor and analyze ongoing sales activities and partnership performance, recommend to management sales mechanisms and process improvements to optimize sales performance and operational efficiency.
• Monitor adherence to organizations Code of Conduct, ethical standards, and all regulatory requirements

Requirements

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree from reputable university and/or a professional qualification i.e. Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field,
• Full grade twelve certificate with a minimum of a credit in English and Mathematics.
• 4 years’ work experience in the business operations, in consumer finance or micro-lending industry.
• Work experience in a international company group is considered as advantage.
• Financial Acumen and background in Profit and Loss (P&L).
• Proven experience in driving operational performance improvements, including operational efficiency, process optimization, and cost reduction.
• Analytical and technical report writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, with strong emphasis on Excel.
• Experience working with data analytics system SQL and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on operational scalability.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented personality.
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable interventions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong collaboration skills
• Proficient Microsoft Office suite
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Proficient user of common data extraction and analysis tools – SQL,
• Valid Driver’s Licence

Experienced in managing an internet cafe and skilled in:

1. Internet billing

2. Binding and laminating

3. Printing and photocopying

Residence of Avondale, Chelston, Salama Park and Chainda only.

Experienced in managing an internet cafe and skilled in:

1. Internet billing

2. Binding and laminating

3. Printing and photocopying

Residence of Avondale, Chelston, Salama Park and Chainda only.

About Us

Copper Rose Zambia (CRZ) is the largest youth-led organization working towards the empowerment of youth and women in Zambia. Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of women and youth through education and empowerment so that they may exhibit autonomy to reach their full potential and be effective leaders and agents of change in their communities. We envision a world where every woman and young person is happy, healthy, and living to their full potential. Our main thematic areas of work are:

1) Health and Wellness (HW)

2) Gender Equality (GE),

3) Youth Development and Leadership (YDL)

For more information about us, visit our website at www.copperrosezambia.org

Job Title: Administration Assistant

Location: Lusaka

Reports to: Senior Administration and Procurement Officer

Expected Travel: National travel may be required (25%) including to remote districts

Position Overview

The Administrative Assistant is highly organized and detail-oriented and will assist with daily office needs and manage general administrative activities. The incumbent will coordinate the administration system and general workflows of Inventory management, and facility management and provide the other departments with the necessary administrative support which they might require.

Responsibilities

• Manage the front office including answering calls and handling correspondence.
• Maintain accurate and current fuel records and receipts for HQ vehicle(s)
• Organizational vehicle Maintenance including regular checks of logbooks, mileage, statutory payments, etc
• Assist in document processing and storage such as fire certificates, permits etc
• Oversee the management of the asset registry, involving comprehensive tracking and regular updating of asset information and tagging
• Manage maintenance and repair activities for organizational assets
• Collaborate in the generation of reports, presentations, and correspondence relevant to procurement operations.
• In conjunction with the senior procurement and administration officer, manage all support staff administration needs
• Keep an updated schedule for all monthly obligations/bills and raise requisitions for payments due
• Coordinating all staff travel needs i.e., booking accommodation and flights for local and international travel.
• Support office environment management
• Records update and maintenance
• Assist with planning and coordinating office meetings and trainings
• Any other office work for maintenance, upkeeping, and smooth administrative operations
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor and/or department head.

Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in fulfilling administrative support roles, ideally within a finance and operations department.
• Verbal and written communication competencies.
• Ability to operate effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Familiarity with standard office software e.g. Google Suite, Microsoft Office 365, ZOOM, etc.
• Familiarity with basic office equipment.
• Ability to learn, demonstrate initiative, and adapt in a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration, Public Administration, or other related fields.
• At Least one (1) year experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably in an NGO.

Application Process

Complete the application on the following Link by 11:59 PM on 29th September 2024.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Copper Rose Zambia Provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. We also strive to achieve equal employment opportunities through continuing diversity enhancement initiatives. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and with diverse experiences to apply. We are committed to evaluating applications fairly.

About Us

Copper Rose Zambia (CRZ) is the largest youth-led organization working towards the empowerment of youth and women in Zambia. Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of women and youth through education and empowerment so that they may exhibit autonomy to reach their full potential and be effective leaders and agents of change in their communities. We envision a world where every woman and young person is happy, healthy, and living to their full potential. Our main thematic areas of work are:

1) Health and Wellness (HW)

2) Gender Equality (GE),

3) Youth Development and Leadership (YDL)

For more information about us, visit our website at www.copperrosezambia.org

Job Title: Administration Assistant

Location: Lusaka

Reports to: Senior Administration and Procurement Officer

Expected Travel: National travel may be required (25%) including to remote districts

Position Overview

The Administrative Assistant is highly organized and detail-oriented and will assist with daily office needs and manage general administrative activities. The incumbent will coordinate the administration system and general workflows of Inventory management, and facility management and provide the other departments with the necessary administrative support which they might require.

Responsibilities

• Manage the front office including answering calls and handling correspondence.
• Maintain accurate and current fuel records and receipts for HQ vehicle(s)
• Organizational vehicle Maintenance including regular checks of logbooks, mileage, statutory payments, etc
• Assist in document processing and storage such as fire certificates, permits etc
• Oversee the management of the asset registry, involving comprehensive tracking and regular updating of asset information and tagging
• Manage maintenance and repair activities for organizational assets
• Collaborate in the generation of reports, presentations, and correspondence relevant to procurement operations.
• In conjunction with the senior procurement and administration officer, manage all support staff administration needs
• Keep an updated schedule for all monthly obligations/bills and raise requisitions for payments due
• Coordinating all staff travel needs i.e., booking accommodation and flights for local and international travel.
• Support office environment management
• Records update and maintenance
• Assist with planning and coordinating office meetings and trainings
• Any other office work for maintenance, upkeeping, and smooth administrative operations
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor and/or department head.

Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in fulfilling administrative support roles, ideally within a finance and operations department.
• Verbal and written communication competencies.
• Ability to operate effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Familiarity with standard office software e.g. Google Suite, Microsoft Office 365, ZOOM, etc.
• Familiarity with basic office equipment.
• Ability to learn, demonstrate initiative, and adapt in a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration, Public Administration, or other related fields.
• At Least one (1) year experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably in an NGO.

Application Process

Complete the application on the following Link by 11:59 PM on 29th September 2024.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Copper Rose Zambia Provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. We also strive to achieve equal employment opportunities through continuing diversity enhancement initiatives. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and with diverse experiences to apply. We are committed to evaluating applications fairly.

Longhorn Associates Limited is an Investment Management Company regulated by the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), the Pensions & Insurance Authority (PIA) and the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE). It is also a member of the Capital Markets Association of Zambia (CMAZ) and the Zambia Association of Pension Funds (ZAPF).

The financial Institution provides investment products and services to both retail and institutional clients. Some of the firm’s key products include pension fund management; collective investment schemes (CIS) comprising various funds that include gratuity funds, education, fixed income, property and equity funds, among others. Longhorn also provides stock / securities trading and advisory services.

Job Overview: As a Business Development Officer, you will play a crucial role in driving sales and expanding our market presence in the Province. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, maintaining relationships with existing clients, and achieving sales targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement business development strategies to achieve goals and targets.
• Identify market trends and opportunities to make strategic decisions.
• Participates in developing short and long-term marketing strategy and operational plans
• Identify and engage potential clients or customers to expand the branch’s client base.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure long-term satisfaction and loyalty.
• Drive sales initiatives to meet or exceed targets for the branch.
• Develop and execute marketing campaigns and promotions to attract new business.
• Lead, motivate, and supervise the branch team to ensure high performance and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Track and analyze branch performance metrics, including sales figures, client acquisition rates, and financial performance.
• Prepare regular reports to the Chief Marketing Officer on branch performance and business development activities.

Requirements:

• Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related discipline
• Minimum 4 years of working experience preferably in the financial sector
• Possession of SEC Dealer’s Representative Licence will be an added advantage.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing strategies that drive sales.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, with a focus on innovation and market growth.
• Experience in managing budgets and delivering on KPIs.

Interested candidates who meet the above-stipulated qualifications should send their application letters, Curriculum vitae, and photocopies of relevant certificates to: careers@longhorn-associates.com

Applications should be received NOT later than 30th September 2024.

CARE International works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. We seek a world of hope, tolerance, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security. We put women and girls at the center because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities.

CARE Zambia an International Non-Governmental relief and development organization with various projects in Eastern, Muchinga, Luapula, Lusaka, Northern, and Southern provinces of Zambia, has the following vacancy at the Head Office in Lusaka.

Job Title: Administration and Logistics Coordinator   

Reports to: Program Support Manager/Safety and Security Focal Point

Type of Contract: Fixed Term

Direct Reports:  Administration Assistants

Job Summary

The Administration and Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for efficiently managing transport/logistics, administration, property, and travel-related services. This includes ensuring that all processes are functioning efficiently across the Country Office and that there is good coordination between Lusaka and the sub-offices. He/she will ensure that CARE Zambia operations are carried out efficiently and in alignment with established operating policies, procedures, and standards so that program activities can be implemented smoothly, on time, and within budget.

The incumbent will collaborate with the sub-office managers, ensure effective coordination between the program and administration throughout CARE Zambia, and maintain up-to-date policies and procedures. The Administration and Logistics Coordinator will proactively be a problem-solver who is self-motivated and energetic. The position holder must ensure high levels of accountability both on team members and herself/himself with a high degree of integrity in maintaining compliance with CARE policies, regulations, and procedures. He/She will demonstrate and adopt efficiency and cost-effective methods with a strong customer service focus.

Qualification, Experience, and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Logistics, and Management from a recognized university.
• At least 5 years of work experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of Admin and Logistics management and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations best practices
• Excellent planning, negotiation, and communication skills – ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing demands of the job
• Customer-oriented – internal and external.
• Traceable experience working in the INGO sector

Contacts/Key Relationships 

• This role is expected to establish and maintain open, professional, and cordial relations with the COs’ internal and external customers. These include and not limited to.

Internal

• Country Office teams; Programs, Finance, HR, and Safety and Security Teams
• Shared Service Centre, Regional Office, and Head Quarters

External

• Vendors / Government agencies / Other organizations (peer organizations)

Suitably qualified and interested members of the public are invited to apply. Application letters accompanied by detailed CVs and daytime contact numbers should be sent to: zamcarejobs@care.org.

Closing Date: 10^th October 2024

CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer promoting gender, equity, and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.  

As part of CARE’s commitment to preventing sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse, we conduct reference checks on all final-stage candidates in line with the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying for this role, you are giving us consent to contact your previous employers to seek information in line with this scheme.

CARE International works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. We seek a world of hope, tolerance, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security. We put women and girls at the center because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities.

CARE Zambia an International Non-Governmental relief and development organization with various projects in Eastern, Muchinga, Luapula, Lusaka, Northern, and Southern provinces of Zambia, has the following vacancy at the Head Office in Lusaka.

Job Title: Administration and Logistics Coordinator   

Reports to: Program Support Manager/Safety and Security Focal Point

Type of Contract: Fixed Term

Direct Reports:  Administration Assistants

Job Summary

The Administration and Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for efficiently managing transport/logistics, administration, property, and travel-related services. This includes ensuring that all processes are functioning efficiently across the Country Office and that there is good coordination between Lusaka and the sub-offices. He/she will ensure that CARE Zambia operations are carried out efficiently and in alignment with established operating policies, procedures, and standards so that program activities can be implemented smoothly, on time, and within budget.

The incumbent will collaborate with the sub-office managers, ensure effective coordination between the program and administration throughout CARE Zambia, and maintain up-to-date policies and procedures. The Administration and Logistics Coordinator will proactively be a problem-solver who is self-motivated and energetic. The position holder must ensure high levels of accountability both on team members and herself/himself with a high degree of integrity in maintaining compliance with CARE policies, regulations, and procedures. He/She will demonstrate and adopt efficiency and cost-effective methods with a strong customer service focus.