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Programme Coordinator-Kabwe

School-to-School International (STS) is a nonprofit organization based in Pacifica, California, USA, committed to improving the lives and learning of girls and boys worldwide through thoughtful research, practice, and partnerships. For more than a decade, we have partnered with individuals, government ministries, nongovernmental organizations, private foundations, and research institutions to improve the quality of children’s learning through educational research and integrated support solutions for children in primary school. We have worked in more than 30 countries across the globe providing assistance in research and evaluation, curriculum and training, and policy and planning.

Role: The Scottish Government’s newly-awarded Realising Inclusive and Safe Education (RISE) Programme will collaborate with the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health to promote equitable access to inclusive education for children with disabilities. The RISE programme will be implemented in Zambia, Malawi, and Rwanda, with a consortium led by Link Education International. School-to-School (STS) Zambia Limited, a subsidiary of School-to-School International, will implement all activities in Zambia, which will be focused in Central Province. This role will be based in Kabwe, with some travel required to other districts within Central Province. STS Zambia is seeking a Programme Coordinator who will be responsible for coordinating key project activities in Central Province. The Programme Coordinator will play a central role in liaising with partners, managing relationships with ministries, providing logistical, programmatic and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) support. The responsibilities of the Programme Coordinator may include, but are not limited to, the following bullets.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating with key partners such as the RISE Provincial Implementation Committee and liaising with the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health
• Lead the development of Central Province training schedules and plans
• Work with the RISE team to support the procurement and distribution processes of assistive devices and equipment
• Lead the recruitment and management of Inclusive Education Community Champions.
• Support the RISE team in planning logistics of assigned programmatic activities
• Cultivate and manage relationships with preferred vendors for RISE work
• Manage participant invitations including drafting communications for trainings, meetings, and workshop logistics
• Provide general programmatic support, such as meeting planning, taking minutes of  RISE meetings, monitoring files, filing program-related documents, and other programmatic services as required
• Support MEL activities, including collecting MEL data and contributing to MEL reports as needed
• Provide technical activity updates to Finance and Administration Officer
• Report to the Programme Manager
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Degree in Development Studies, Economics, International Development, Project Management, or other  related fields. Comparable and relevant work experience may replace educational    requirements
• At least five years of specific experience in the field of project implementation and management with international or donor funded organizations
• Experience working with remote teams and communicating using Skype, WhatsApp, Zoom, or other communication platforms
• Ability to effectively work independently with minimum supervision
• Experience in IT a plus
• Extremely organized
• Excellent command of the Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management software
• Strong communication, written, and interpersonal skill
• Fluency in English and a local language (Bemba, Nyanja preferred)
• Ability to interact professionally with team members, consultants, financial institutions, and Scottish Government
• Willingness and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and shifting deadlines
• Willingness and ability to travel to sites within Central Province as needed

Application Process:

Suitable and qualified applicants are advised to email their Application Letters and Resumes to [email protected]  by Friday, 4th October, 2024.

STS Zambia does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, religion, sex, disability, or other non-merit factors. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.