Social Policy Specialist

Job Title: Social Policy Specialist

Organization: UNICEF

Job no: 566653
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station: Lusaka
Level: NO-3
Location: Zambia
Categories: Social Policy

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Equity and Inclusion

UNICEF Zambia is a medium-sized Country Office, with just over 100 staff. The Country Programme 2023-2027 promotes the rights of every child and reaches the most disadvantaged children in Zambia. UNICEF works with the Government of the Republic of Zambia to improve social policies and systems, and on the ground to make sure that these systems reach all children, with a particular emphasis on the most vulnerable.

The UNICEF Programme of Cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) is designed to address and mitigate the threat of poverty the country's children face while responding to the needs with interventions addressing the multiple causative factors.

To find out more about UNICEF's work in Zambia, please visit https://www.unicef.org/zambia/.

How can you make a difference?

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support to the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all stages of social policy programing and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, child protection, water and sanitation, and HIV.

In the Zambia country office Social Policy section, the incumbent of the post will lead the public financial management result area and manage the grants and staff under this output.

Key function, accountabilities, and related duties/tasks

• Improving data on child poverty & vulnerability for increased use for policy and programme action
• Strengthening social protection coverage and impact for children
• Improving use of public financial resources for children
• Strengthening capacity of local governments to plan, budget, consult on and monitor child-focused social services.
• Strengthened advocacy and partnerships for child-sensitive social policy
• UNICEF Programme Management

The detailed Job Description can be viewed by clicking on this link:  23221 Social Policy Specialist Level NO3 .pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education

• An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.  

Experience

• A minimum of five years of professional work experience in a social policy-related field (public financial management, social protection, data and evidence, research, decentralisation) in government, non-governmental, international, civil society, academic or private sector institutions/organisations is required.  

Experience in programme management-related responsibilities such as project management, grant management, and supervision of technical staff is an asset.

• Experience working in a developing country is considered as a strong asset.
• Background and/or familiarity with emergency is considered as a strong asset.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (2)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for personnel with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates living with a disability are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Advertised: 16 Oct 2023 South Africa Standard Time
Deadline: 06 Nov 2023 South Africa Standard Time

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Social Protection M&E Consultancy

Job Title: Social Protection M&E Consultancy, 240 working days

Organization: UNICEF

Job no: 565055
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Lusaka
Level: Consultancy
Location: Zambia
Categories: Social Policy

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, protection……

The UNICEF Programme of Cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) is designed to address and mitigate the threat of poverty the country's children face, while responding to the needs with interventions addressing the multiple causative factors.

To find out more about UNICEF's work in Zambia, please visit https://unicef.sharepoint.com/sites/ZMB/SitePages/About-us(1).aspx 

How can you make a difference? 

UNICEF seeks to recruit a consultant to support MCDSS to operationalize the performance monitoring framework. Detailed TOR  TOR for the Social Protection M&E Consultancy HR.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will need to have…  

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Social/Public Policy Management, Economics or related social Protection graduate and/or evaluation studies qualifications.
• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in designing, implementing and managing social protection / familiarity with the Social Cash Transfer programme
• Experience in designing and implementation of M&E frameworks
• Demonstrated expertise and capability in collaborating with Government counterparts.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality outputs within strict deadlines, through a proven track record.

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

  To view our competency framework, please visit  here. 

 UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. 

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. 

Remarks:  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts. 

Please remember to express your financial proposals (and/or professional consultancy fees) in Zambia Kwacha.

Advertised: 16 Aug 2023 South Africa Standard Time
Deadline: 25 Aug 2023 South Africa Standard Time

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Social Protection Specialist

Job Title: Social Protection Specialist (IPSA10)

Organization: UNDP

Job Identification: 12957

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Apply Before: 08/27/2023, 06:59 AM

Job Schedule: Full time

Grade: IPSA-10

Vacancy Type: International Personnel Service Agreement

Practice Area: Inclusive Growth

Bureau: Regional Bureau for Africa

Contract Duration: 1 Year

Education & Work Experience: Master's Degree - 5 year(s) experience OR Bachelor's Degree - 7 year(s) experience

Required Languages: English

Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks

Job Description

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories. 

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 

Social protection plays an important role in the fight against poverty and vulnerability in Zambia. The social protection sector in Zambia has grown significantly over the past 6 years, on the back of a comprehensive National Social Protection Policy Framework. Implementation of the Framework has been supported by the UN Joint Programme for Social Protection since 2016. The United Nations Joint Programme on Social Protection (UNJPSP) is currently running in its second phase. The UNJPSP Phase I (2016-2019) supported the operationalization of the NSPP pillars (Protection, Social Assistance, Social Security/Insurance and Livelihood and Empowerment) including the cross-cutting themes (Disability and Nutrition). Phase II (2019-2022) of the programme took a more focused approach with a particular interest in strengthening and integrating the systems underpinning the Social Cash Transfer (SCT) programme to enable them to carry the massively increased caseload and facilitate relevant “Cash Plus” linkages in alignment with the GRZ’s “Integrated Framework of Basic Social Protection”. UNDP recognizes the value of social protection in promoting inclusive, resilient and integrated social policies and programmes. Consequently, UNDP recently joined UNJPSP to complement past and current efforts and add more value to social protection based on its comparative advantages. UNJPSP II was recently extended to 2024 and the 2023-2024 workplan, based on the milestones and challenges of the previous experiences of the partnership, is prioritizing (i) SCT management; (ii) 1000 days social cash transfer pilot; (iii) Disability inclusion; (iv) Coordination; and (v) Social accountability. Out of those UNJPSP priorities, UNDP has been assigned Disability inclusion, Coordination and Graduation. 

Against that background, UNDP therefore seeks to recruit a Social Protection Specialist to facilitate the rolling out and implementation of the above assigned roles within the UNJPSP framework. The Social Protection Specialist will work closely with the Strategy and Policy Unit on analytical works, specifically focus on the three roles assigned to UNDP, i.e., disability inclusion, coordination and graduation. On disability, the Social Protection Specialist is expected to strengthen capacities of ZAPD in leadership and mainstreaming for disability inclusion in government planning, budgeting and monitoring and evaluation processes; communications and advocacy; and enhancing employability among PWDs. On coordination, the Social Protection Specialist will support the MCDSS to strengthen its coordination functions for the Human and Social Development Cluster of the 8NDP and for the National Social Protection Policy (NSPP). The Social Protection Specialist is also expected to collaborate with other agencies within the UNJPSP to building evidence for and programming towards graduation. Beyond the UNJPSP, the Social Protection Specialist will explore other possible areas of collaboration that UNDP can make a difference such as inclusive growth, resilience, local governance, social justice and economic empowerment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Policy Positioning and Representation:

• Provide substantive inputs in the process of deepening UNDP involvement in the social protection space within the UNJPSP; 
• Conduct research and analysis and draft materials to support mobilizing, fostering and strengthening strategic partnerships with UN entities, donors, GRZ, organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), academia, private sector, civil society networks and other relevant stakeholders;
• Support team’s engagement in UN interagency coordination in social protection, socio-economic inclusion, resilience building and disability inclusion by providing research insights;
• Promote a better integration of social protection policy with the country’s social and economic policies; 
• Explore new avenues and opportunities for programme expansion and resource mobilization; 
• Represent UNDP in policy forum, dialogues and events on social protection and inclusive growth. 

Capacity building and technical support: 

• Strengthen coordination functions of MCDSS for the Human and Social Development Cluster and for the NSPP; 
• Support implementation of the coordination strategy (including material support to the coordination unit);
• Support the development of ZAPD Strategic Plan;
• Provide technical support to the development of disability mainstreaming guidelines;
• Provide a periodic review on the status of disability inclusion in Zambia;
• Strengthen participation of ZAPD and Organisations of Persons with disabilities in pre national budget consultations and post budget analysis, national planning and Monitoring and Evaluation processes;
• Conduct capacity assessment on OPDs and ZAPD staff;
• Support capacity building of the National Trust Fund for Persons with Disabilities (NTFPD) in business and entrepreneurial skills;
• Support mentorship training for CSOs and OPDs.
   

Policy Research and Development:

• Support research on disability inclusion and empowerment to inform advocacy, development policy and programmes;
• Support research on graduation pathways for SCT programme;
• Explore graduation models and share best practices from across the globe to inform GRZ’s policy thrust on graduating beneficiaries from various programmes;
• Conduct analysis of disaggregated data, case evidence and research findings to distill relevant lessons from projects and programmes to support policy development and innovation; 
• Review and assess policies in disability and social protection with the objective to identify gaps and opportunities for development of new policies and to guide the overall team priorities and workplans.
   

Programme Support and Policy Advice:

• Conduct relevant analysis and guidance and prepare initial drafts of technical policy advice and programme support documents for UNDP interventions within and beyond the UNJPSP framework;
• Support government line ministries in integrating policy advice in social protection and socio-economic inclusion and empowerment programmes; 
• Incorporate gender equality, disability inclusion, youth inclusion and human rights’-based approach in policy and programming work;
• Develop policy initiatives for different contexts on key emerging policy agendas related to social protection and disability; and 
• Support the quality assurance of policy services and foster policy innovation in social protection, disability inclusion and socio-economic inclusion by reviewing lessons learned and evaluations to enhance programme delivery;
• Promote livelihood enterprise support for PWDs across the relevant UNDP-Zambia programme support areas (Environment, Energy and Climate Change; Gender; and Inclusive Growth). 

Institutional Arrangement

The Social Protection Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative and in close collaboration with the Strategic Policy Unit (SPU) and the Inclusive Growth and SDG acceleration Unit.  

Competencies
 CORE

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact 
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems 
• Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands 
• Act with Determination:  LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity 

Cross Functional & Technical Competencies  

Business Direction & Strategy: Strategic Thinking              

• Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities; linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions;
• Ability to leverage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight in order to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for UNDP.

Business Direction & Strategy: System Thinking  

• Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system

Business Development: Knowledge Facilitation   

• Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share, particularly externally

Business Management: Project Management      

• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and control resources, procedures, and protocols to achieve specific goals

Business Management: Communication 

• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience 
• Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media, and other appropriate channels

Partnership management: Relationship Management      

• Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding 

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master's degree, in development studies, development economics, sustainable development, or other related field;
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years (with Master's degree) or 7 years (with Bachelor's degree) experience with increasing responsibility in the area of social protection, policy development and social protection in public (national or multilateral, including UN) or private sector (academia, non-governmental sector, corporate); 
• Demonstrated experience in providing policy advice on integrated social protection systems and developing tools and methodology to support countries in their implementation of the SDGs;
• Familiarity with debate on social protection and disability inclusion, legal and policy reform in Zambia, ability to identify coordination challenges and elaborate proposals for effective institutional reform in the sector;
• Knowledge and experience of organizational capacity development, results-based monitoring, including the generation and analysis of survey data;
• Knowledge and experience in mainstreaming cross-cutting issues, particularly disability, in sector policies, plans and programmes, including at national and sub-national levels;
• Knowledge and relevance of experience in supporting, advising, and guiding the implementation of complex, multi-stakeholder projects in social protection;
• Prior experience of working on Social Protection in other African countries is an added advantage.

Language Requirement:

• Proficiency in English.
• Knowledge of any other UN language/Local language of the duty station.

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Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. 

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Z04-USA: Communication Specialist, Society for Family Health, Zambia (Global Health Corps Fellowship)

About: Society for Family Health (SFH) is a Zambian Trust, affiliated with the international NGO, Population Services International, and a leading social marketing organization in Zambia, employing over 300 staff members in 16 offices around Zambia. SFH creates demand for essential health products and services by using private sector marketing techniques and innovative communications campaigns to motivate positive changes in health behavior. On the supply side, SFH works with the commercial sector to increase the availability of these products and services at prices that are affordable to at-risk populations. In Zambia, SFH social markets products and services for family planning, maternal and child health, and the prevention of AIDS and malaria.

Position Overview: The Communications Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of the communications strategy and the overall strategy development and management. The Specialist will work closely with the program and regional/platform managers in the management of both service/product brands including SFH. The Specialist will be in charge of training, communications and ensuring quality assurance in the promotion of all the brands. Providing support and oversight for the regions/platforms and setting standards in the involvement of the organization in provincial task forces and Ministry Technical Working Groups (TWGs), will be an integral part of this position.

Responsibilities: 

• Support the development, implementation and management of the Communications & Marketing Strategy
• Organize training and communications for the management of the organization’s image
• Regularly liaise with and assist the Regional and Platform Managers in communications strategizing
• Ensure quality assurance in the promotion of SFH’s products and services
• Establish and maintain a standard for the organization’s involvement in provincial task forces and TWGs
• Maintain communication with key contact points
• Other tasks as assigned

Required Skills and Experience: 

• Professional experience in communication and advocacy work, ideally in public health
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Able to liaise with other programs and document organization successes
• Innovative in designing communication materials
• Good liaison skills and be able to represent the organization in various internal and external work groups

Preferred Skills and Experience: 

• Experience building the capacity of government ministries in the development and implementation of national communications strategies
• Experience managing others
• Experience in the areas of Communication and Advocacy, especially in program/marketing/communication strategy development
• Experience and knowledge of international development and issues surrounding key health areas of family planning, maternal child health, HIV, and malaria
• Developing country experience
• BA in communications, public health, or a related field 

Living Conditions: Fellows will be provided with housing, health insurance and a living stipend of $650/month. Fellows will receive an award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year. Flights to and from the placement site and all other costs associated with GHC programming are included, including $600 in professional development funds.

*Note: the living stipend and completion award may be paid out in USD or local currency, as determined by the placement organization.

To apply to this position click here: http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/application/

Zambia - Public Finance Management

Job Reference Number: EMUK1157

Job Type: International Development Assistance/Emerging Markets

Schedule: Contract

Job Location: Africa; Zambia; Lusaka

Zambia - Public Finance Management

Job Reference Number: EMUK1157

Job Type: International Development Assistance/Emerging Markets

Schedule: Contract

Job Location: Africa; Zambia; Lusaka

Job Summary

​

We are seeking experts with a background and expertise which includes all of the following:

• A relevant university degree (preferably a Masters equivalent or above) in economic, financial or similar subjects
• A minimum of 10 years professional experience in providing advice and capacity building expertise in Public Finance Management and control, both through the development of training courses as well as on-the-job training.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience providing advice, guidance and capacity building expertise in national and, particularly, parliamentary budgetary planning and performance monitoring
• Highly experienced in providing advice and guidance in the development o national economic, fiscal and budgetary policies
• Strengthening economic governance and fiscal accountability
• Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA)
• Previous experience working closely with or within national planning or finance ministries
• Knowledge of the PFM and budgetary aspects of decentralisation processes would be an asset
• Ideally with the above experience in southern or eastern Africa
• An excellent communicator with the ability to liaise effectively at high level across government ministries
• Fluency in both spoken and written English is also essential

Key Responsibilities

​To provide technical assistance Support to the National Assembly in Zambia, to enhance economic governance in Zambia by strengthening Public Finance Management and accountability processes.

Other Requirements: ​N/A

Employee Benefits: ​Negotiated contract.

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Senior Capacity Building Expert

Job Reference Number: EMUK1157

Job Type: International Development Assistance/Emerging Markets

Schedule: Contract

Job Location: Africa; Zambia; Lusaka

Job Summary

We are seeking experts with a background and expertise which includes all of the following:

• A relevant university degree (preferably a Masters equivalent or above) in economic, financial or similar subjects
• A minimum of 10 years professional experience in providing advice and capacity building expertise in Public Finance Management and control, both through the development of training courses as well as on-the-job training.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience providing advice, guidance and capacity building expertise in national and, particularly, parliamentary budgetary planning and performance monitoring
• Highly experienced in providing advice and guidance in the development o national economic, fiscal and budgetary policies
• Strengthening economic governance and fiscal accountability
• Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA)
• Previous experience working closely with or within national planning or finance ministries
• Knowledge of the PFM and budgetary aspects of decentralisation processes would be an asset
• Ideally with the above experience in southern or eastern Africa
• An excellent communicator with the ability to liaise effectively at high level across government ministries
• Fluency in both spoken and written English is also essential

Key Responsibilities

​To provide technical assistance Support to the National Assembly in Zambia, to enhance economic governance in Zambia by strengthening Public Finance Management and accountability processes.

Other Requirements: ​N/A

Employee Benefits: ​Negotiated contract.

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Senior Program Officer Infrastructure Deployment and Procurement

Country: Zambia

City: Lusaka

Type: Regular – Full Time (eligible for benefits)

Business Unit: Country Programs - Country Teams

Overview:

CHAI/Zambia’s Human Resources for Health (HRH) team works directly with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ministry of Community Development Maternal and Child Health (MCDMCH) to plan, design, and implement National Training Operational Plan 2013-2016 to alleviate the human resources for health crisis in the country.

The HRH team partners with the Government of Zambia (GRZ) to: (i) expand the number of healthcare workers in the country, (ii) optimize the distribution of the health workforce to improve equity of access and meet the needs of communities, and (iii) enhance the productivity of the existing health workforce.

The Senior Program Officer Infrastructure Deployment and Procurement is responsible for assisting with the national scale up of training of health care workers in partnership with Government.  The Senior Program Officer Infrastructure Deployment and Procurement is a part of the CHAI Zambia HRH team and reports to the HRH Procurement Program Manager. The Senior Program Officer Infrastructure Deployment and Procurement will work in close collaboration with the government and will interact on a regular basis with donors, NGOs, companies, academic and research institutions and civil society.

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with MoH and the HRH Procurement Program Manager, support the tendering process for  contractor(s) to build strategic infrastructure investments in targeted health training institutions across Zambia
• Make regular site visits to supervise the construction sites in collaboration with MoH, as requested by the HRH Procurement Program Manager
• Support the CHAI procurement process under the direction of the HRH Procurement Program Manager including sourcing of suppliers; requesting quotations; negotiating prices and contracts; drafting purchase orders; confirming orders; receiving, storing and transporting supplies
• Monitor the program progress and deliverables against the work plan
• Collaborate with GRZ and the HRH team to strengthen government systems as they relate to infrastructure development and maintenance; HRH recruitment, training and subsequent deployment; procurement and supply chain for HRH maximized productivity
• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders in government, international partners, donors and NGOs, and ensure coordination of resources and efforts
• Support the HRH Procurement Program Manager in all programmatic matters including report writing
• Provide support to core HRH team to ensure that the objectives and deliverables of the CHAI Zambia HRH Program are met.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree  with a minimum of four years work experience
• Proven track record of effective project management, procurement and ability to generate results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal capabilities
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to make linkages between interventions/programs
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities
• Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure and set priorities
• Ability to deal with sparse data and ambiguity
• Ability to maximize available data to provide strategic recommendations
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Ability to work cohesively with many stakeholders (e.g. MoH, MCDMCH, GNC, etc.)
• Ability to coordinate meetings, meet deadlines, generate data driven reports and work in a fast-paced environment with maximum efficiency and impact
• Experience working effectively with diverse teams
• Willingness to travel domestically
• Zambian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply

Advantages

• Previous experience working in a structured procurement department
• Familiarity with GRZ public health sector systems

• Experience working in public health and with international organizations in Zambia

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Driver

Country: Zambia

City: Lusaka

Type: Regular – Full Time (eligible for benefits)

Business Unit: Country Programs - Country Teams

Overview:

The Driver will be responsible for the administration and management of CHAI vehicles to ensure efficient and smooth provision of transport in the CHAI Zambia office. 

Responsibilities:

• Drive CHAI vehicles safely to transport staff and passengers in accordance with schedules and as required both in/from office and for National field trips;
• Collect and deliver mail/goods as directed;
• Load and unload vehicles;
• Clean vehicles and ensure that they are maintained in a neat and tidy condition at all times;
• Ensure fuel, water and oil  are maintained at the specified level at all times  and check on the general roadworthiness of vehicles prior to trips;
• Maintain an accurate driver’s log book and other service documents in accordance with procedures and accounts for fuel receipts;
• Report any malfunctioning of the vehicle so that any necessary repairs can be done timeously;
• Assist with registry work in processing of mail and the operation of office machinery;
• Assist with office logistics such as photocopying, binding, faxing, stationery requirements etc

• Reports to HR & Administration Manager

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Must possess a grade twelve certificate
• Must be a holder of a clean driver’s license
• Must have at least three (3) years working experience in a reputable organization

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Program Officer Logistics

Country: Zambia

City: Lusaka

Type: Regular – Full Time (eligible for benefits)

Business Unit: Country Programs - Country Teams

Overview:

CHAI/Zambia’s Human Resources for Health (HRH) team works directly with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ministry of Community Development Maternal and Child Health (MCDMCH) to plan, design, and implement National Training Operational Plan 2013-2016 to alleviate the human resources for health crisis in the country.

The HRH team partners with the Government of Zambia (GRZ) to: (i) expand the number of healthcare workers in the country, (ii) optimize the distribution of the health workforce to improve equity of access and meet the needs of communities, and (iii) enhance the productivity of the existing health workforce.

The Program Officer Logistics will be responsible for assisting with scale up of training for health workers in partnership with Government. The Program Officer Logistics is a part of the CHAI Zambia HRH team, and reports to the HRH Procurement Program Manager. The Program Officer Logistics will work in close collaboration with the government and HRH team and may interact on an adhoc basis with donors, NGOs, academic and research institutions and civil society, under the guidance of the HRH Procurement Program Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with GRZ and the HRH team to provide the necessary logistics to support the strengthening of government systems as they relate to health training institutions infrastructure development; HRH recruitment, training and subsequent deployment; procurement and supply chain for HRH maximized productivity
• Support the CHAI procurement process under the direction of the HRH Procurement Program Manager and in collaboration with the SPO infrastructure, deployment and procurement.  This may involve but not be exclusive to visiting local suppliers; requesting quotations; negotiating prices and contracts; drafting purchase orders; confirming orders; receiving, storing and transporting supplies
• Monitor the program progress and deliverables against the work plan
• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders in government, international partners, donors and NGOs, and ensure coordination of resources and efforts
• Support the HRH Procurement Program Manager in all programmatic matters including report writing
• Provide logistical support to core HRH team to ensure that the objectives and deliverables of the CHAI Zambia HRH Program are met
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree  with a minimum of three years work experience within a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal capabilities
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to make linkages between interventions/programs
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities
• Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure and set priorities
• Ability to deal with sparse data and ambiguity
• Ability to maximize available data to provide strategic recommendations
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work cohesively with many stakeholders (e.g. MoH, MCDMCH, GNC, etc.)
• Ability to coordinate meetings, meet deadlines, generate data driven reports and work in a fast-paced environment with maximum efficiency and impact
• Experience working effectively with diverse teams
• Willingness to travel domestically
• Zambian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply

 Apply now - Program Officer Logistics

HRH Analyst

Country: Zambia

City: Lusaka

Type: Regular – Full Time (eligible for benefits)

Business Unit: Country Programs - Country Teams

Overview:

CHAI/Zambia’s Human Resources for Health (HRH) team works directly with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ministry of Community Development Maternal and Child Health (MCDMCH) to plan, design, and implement National Training Operational Plan 2013-2016 to alleviate the human resources for health crisis in the country.

The HRH team partners with the Government of Zambia (GRZ) to: (i) expand the number of healthcare workers in the country, (ii) optimize the distribution of the health workforce to improve equity of access and meet the needs of communities, and (iii) enhance the productivity of the existing health workforce.

The HRH Analyst is a part of the CHAI Zambia Human Resources for Health (HRH) team, and reports to the M&E HRH Program Manager. The HRH Analyst is responsible for assisting and managing quantitative and qualitative data for the HRH team, guiding analytical and cost-effective HRH interventions. The HRH Analyst will work in close collaboration with the government and will interact on a regular basis with donors, NGOs, academic and research institutions and civil society.

Responsibilities:

• Engage in planning, coordination, and communications directly with the Government to launch and implement projects to alleviating the HRH crisis in Zambia.  Respond to requests for technical assistance with speed and high-quality products.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical assistance to the HRH team and Government by serving as a resource for all HRH data, best practices and evidence in the HRH sector
• Assist with the management, updating, and modification of multiple, complex databases housed at CHAI, MoH, MCDMCH and the regulatory bodies and; produce and present analyses from large, complex databases to quantify different aspects of the HRH crisis in Zambia, and forecast the impact that different interventions could make.
• Manage the CHA and SBA data system, building GRZ capacity, and generating quarterly and additional data reports as requested
• Manage the CHA data collected through DHIS II and download for analyses for GRZ, donor and HRH team use in order to inform programme implementation and development
• Participate in the training of GRZ staff and CHAs in the utilization of DHIS II through all aspects from data inputting to report generation
• Collaborate with HRH team to implement both quantitative and qualitative evaluations
• Partner with GRZ and HRH team to create sound and analyzable monitoring and supervision systems
• Coordinate the development of healthcare worker registers with GRZ
• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders in government, international partners, donors and NGOs, and ensure coordination of resources and efforts
• Support the M&E HRH Program Manager in all programmatic matters including report writing
• Provide support to core HRH team to ensure that the objectives and deliverables of the CHAI Zambia HRH Program are met.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree  with a minimum of three years work experience within a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Proven track record of effective project management and ability to generate results
• Very strong quantitative skills, including significant experience with financial modeling in Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal capabilities
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities
• Ability to maximize available data to provide strategic recommendations
• Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure on complex projects
• Ability to deal with sparse data and ambiguity
• Ability to work cohesively with many stakeholders (e.g. MoH, MCDMCH, GNC, etc.)
• Ability to generate data driven reports and work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working effectively with diverse teams
• Excellent quantitative, problem solving, analytical and statistical analysis skills (including strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with STATA or SAS)
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel domestically
• Zambian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply

Advantages

• Experience working in public health and with international organizations in Zambia
• Familiarity with GRZ healthcare worker’s training curriculums, teaching methodologies, the public health sector systems and DHIS II
• Experience in quantitative or qualitative research
• Experience in financial modeling and data analysis

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Senior Program Officer Curriculum Review, Mentorship and System Strengthening

Country: Zambia

City: Lusaka

Type: Regular – Full Time (eligible for benefits)

Business Unit: Country Programs - Country Teams

Overview:

CHAI/Zambia’s Human Resources for Health (HRH) team works directly with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ministry of Community Development Maternal and Child Health (MCDMCH) to plan, design, and implement National Training Operational Plan 2013-2016 to alleviate the human resources for health crisis in the country.

The HRH team partners with the Government of Zambia (GRZ) to: (i) expand the number of healthcare workers in the country, (ii) optimize the distribution of the health workforce to improve equity of access and meet the needs of communities, and (iii) enhance the productivity of the existing health workforce.

The Senior Program Officer Curriculum Review, Mentorship and System Strengthening is responsible for assisting with the national scale up of training of health care workers in partnership with Government. The Senior Program Officer Curriculum Review, Mentorship and System Strengthening is a part of the CHAI Zambia HRH team, and reports to the HRH Program Manager SBA. The Senior Program Officer Curriculum Review, Mentorship and System Strengthening will work in close collaboration with the government and will interact on a regular basis with donors, NGOs, academic and research institutions and civil society.

Responsibilities:

• In coordination with GRZ, the General Nursing Council of Zambia (GNC) and Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ), coordinate a comprehensive curriculum review of the Certified Midwifery program and the Clinical Officer General training program that creates training efficiencies and enhances teaching methodologies
• Collaborate with HRH team to support GRZ in developing a sound and cost effective implementation strategy for SBA scale up, with particular focus on incorporating all curriculum and/or policy changes as a result of the curriculum reviews
• Support targeted SBA training institutions to utilizing the revised curriculums
• In collaboration with GRZ, enhance the SBA mentorship and supervision system using best practices
• Coordinate systems strengthening efforts with GRZ, such as enforcement of the compulsory service scheme, HR systems management, and supply chain system strengthening efforts
• Collaborate with HRH team to collect data regarding SBA training, supportive supervision and mentorship to allow for monitoring and evaluation of the program and reporting against program indicators.
• Collaborate with GRZ and the HRH team to strengthen government systems as they relate to the SBAs and their referral health facilities
• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders in government, international partners, donors and NGOs, and ensure coordination of resources and efforts
• Support the SBA HRH Program Manager in all programmatic matters including report writing
• Provide support to core HRH team to ensure that the objectives and deliverables of the CHAI Zambia HRH Program are met.

Perform any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree  with a minimum of four years work experience within a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Proven track record of effective project management and ability to generate results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal capabilities
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to make linkages between interventions/programs
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities
• Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure and set priorities
• Ability to deal with sparse data and ambiguity
• Ability to maximize available data to provide strategic recommendations
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work cohesively with many stakeholders (e.g. MoH, MCDMCH, GNC, HPCZ etc.)
• Ability to coordinate meetings, meet deadlines, generate data driven reports and work in a fast-paced environment with maximum efficiency and impact
• Willingness to travel domestically
• Zambian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply

Advantages

• Experience working in public health and with international organizations in Zambia
• Familiarity with GRZ healthcare worker’s training curriculums, teaching methodologies and the public health sector systems

 Apply now - Senior Program Officer Curriculum Review, Mentorship and System Strengthening