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Overview

We are recruiting!

Our client The Embassy of Sweden in Lusaka is recruiting a National Programme Officer for Governance, Gender Equality and Human Rights

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Job Description: What will you do as an NPO?

• Manage projects and policy dialogue within the area of governance, gender equality and human rights, including appraisal, organizational assessments, risk analysis, results monitoring and analysis, financial follow-up including audits, and communication.
• Advise on gender mainstreaming and human rights approaches within supported development projects throughout the project cycle.
• Participate in relevant sector working groups and coordination mechanisms together with other donors, international partners, and government representatives.
• Coordinate with the gender advisors at Sida headquarters and actively participate in Sida’s thematic network on gender change.
• Provide advice and input to colleagues on the gender policy and legal reforms development in Zambia.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned by the Head of Cooperation.

Required competences

• University Degree in relevant thematic area, such as such as Development Studies, Gender Studies, Law, Public Administration.
• Minimum six years’ experience working with gender equality, or human rights, in relation to governance.
• Professional experience working with development cooperation (such as for an embassy, international or multilateral organization, or non-governmental organization).
• Experience of grant/contribution management, including identification, preparation and follow-up.
• Knowledge of gender mainstreaming in programming
• Willingness to travel in Zambia and internationally.