Project Officer ( Inclusive Business)

Lusaka, Zambia

Contract

Contract type: National employment contract

Company Description

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization, working in Agriculture, Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene. Founded in the Netherlands in 1965, we have built a long-term, local presence in more than 30 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development

Job Description

Purpose of the job:

To provide sustenance to Project implementation through collaboration with the Project Manager and all stakeholders, resulting the project attaining its objectives through working with companies receiving advisory and other support under IAP.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

Assist IAP Zambia Portfolio coordinator in fund management: timely tracking disbursement timelines, and  conducting preliminary review of submissions and provide support for investees

Assist in monitoring, learning and evaluation activities, including the development of case studies, fact sheet lessons learnt of good practices

Support in organising training events and the development of the training content

Assist the advisory and investment match making work under the leadership of the IAP Zambia portfolio manager

Providing adhoc financial management support to investees

Duties not limited to the above.

Qualifications

Academic & professional qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

University graduated in following: Economics, Business, Finance, Commerce, International development, Agronomy, etc.

Minimum of 3 years full time work experience in a relevant area with private sector development related projects in Zambia

Interest in private sector development and fight against poverty and inequality

Initiative and creative in solving problems

Ability to work independently and with the team

High degree of initiative, flexibility, reliability, discretion and willingness to learn;

Good oral and written communication skills in English.

Solid computer skills in Excel and Power Point

Willing to travel to other provinces

Additional Information

How to apply

Please apply by clicking on the “I AM INTERESTED” tab on this page  and should be submitted by 1st December 2019.