Job Details

Job Description

THET Zambia is excited to announce two new job opportunities within our Lusaka-based team. We are currently recruiting for the Programme Coordinator and an Intern. Details for the two positions are listed below:

Position – Programme Coordinator x 1

Main Responsibilities and Tasks:

Programme Management

• Ensure programme management in line with donor expectations and GHP quality standards.
• Experience in managing a variety of stakeholders and lead on engagement and coordination.
• Budget management, including timely and accurate reporting the finance department.
• Lead in-country MEL activities with support from the UK office.
• Actively support the design of new programmes and drafting of proposals.
• Strong collaboration with colleagues in the Zambia office and the UK office

Project Administration and Reporting

• Custodian of all project work plans and budgets for assigned projects.
• Ensure efficient document management, including filing of project key documents.
• Ensure effective communication of project outcomes and deliverables to the Communications department through reports, case studies, pictures, videos etc.
• Ensure THET travel procedures are followed for field work travel.

Development of Strategies and New Projects

• Support the Country Director to develop, implement and evaluate THET projects, providing updates and recommendations for new and ongoing work in Zambia.
• In support of the Country Director, contribute to the updating of country strategy.
• Support the development of new funding opportunities and project proposals.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Supervision

• Contribute to the implementation of the MEL tools for all country projects.
  Support partners in the field to plan and monitor activity implementation.
• Lead on project MEL plans and ensure tools are updated regularly.

Representation, Coordination and Advocacy

• Establish and maintain relationships with donors, project stakeholders and other organisations working in project intervention areas
• Participate in technical working groups and other coordination meetings (with programme coordinators and managers from other NGOs, donors concerned at central level or in the field, etc.) in support of the Country Director.
• Any other task requested by the Country Director.

Essential:

Bachelor’s Degree (Merit or Distinction) in a relevant discipline from an accredited University in Zambia.

Desirable:

Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline such as Social Sciences or Global/Public Health.

Essential Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience working as a Programme Coordinator (or a similar senior programmatic role) within an NGO in Zambia
• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end programme management including planning, implementation, budgeting, monitoring, and project close outs.
• Proven track record of drafting high-quality narrative and financial reports for major donors and partners such as MoH, USAID, UN agencies, SIDA, GIZ, and FCDO.
• Experience supporting fundraising efforts, including donor mapping, partnership cultivation, and contributing to proposal development.
• Strong budgeting skills, with hands-on experience in budget design, expenditure tracking, financial forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver written and verbal communications for diverse audiences, including government, donors, NGOs etc.
• Proven experience working with international teams across time zones.
• Experience supporting knowledge management functions e.g., development of case studies and success stories.

Application Process

To apply, please submit a single PDF document that includes both your cover letter and CV . The cover letter should be no more than one page, and the CV should not exceed three pages. Applications that do not adhere to these page limits or that are not combined into a single PDF will not be accepted.

The application should be submitted via our recruitment platform Breathe by midnight Monday, 28th April 2025. Please note GHP reserves the right to close applications early should a large number of applications be received.

Link to apply here

If you experience any problem with the application link above, please send an email for assistance to [email protected]

THET is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization, reflecting the diversity of the wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics. All staff must comply to the THET’s Safeguarding Policy and Code Conduct (visit our website www.thet.org for more information).