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NATIONAL HIV/AIDS/STI/TB COUNCIL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council (NAC) established through an Act of Parliament No. 10 of 2002 is charged with the responsibility of developing and coordinating policies, plans and strategies for the prevention and combating of HIV, AIDS, TB and STIs in order to reduce the impact of the epidemic.

The five (5) positions for the Communications Manager, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, Biomedical Response Coordinator, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, and Project officer – Global Fund (GF) at NAC have fallen vacant and consequently, suitably qualified and experienced Zambians are invited to apply for the positions based in Lusaka.

PROJECT OFFICER—GLOBAL FUND (1)

A. JOB PURPOSE

To provide support to the operational component of the National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council (NAC) and work closely with the Global Fund support staff including- principle recipients, Sub-sub recipients and Project Management to ensure that implementation is in line with approved budgets including managing procurements, organizing logistics required for the activities, and other general administrative duties.

B. RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB HOLDER

Reporting to Civil Society Coordinator, the Project Officer’s responsibility shall include the following:

• Plan and coordinate project activities including scheduling, reporting and documenting control.
• Prepares activity and travel budgets and formal requests for planned project activities as well as securing the services of facilitators, preparing necessary training materials, identifying and inviting participants.
• Organizes logistics for activities including identifying and securing the services of facilitators, preparing all training materials, identifying and inviting participants.
• Participates actively in planning, design, review and reporting on project progress, under the direction of the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator.
• Closely works with PACAs, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinators and Decentralized Response Coordinator and the Civil Society Coordinator to ensure that activity implementation is in accordance with the approved GF budget.
• Facilitates the development of detailed annual work plans, budget and quarterly disbursements budgets for planned activities.
• Actively participates in implementation of project activities in accordance with duties.
• Participates and acts as secretary during project activities, planning meetings and ensure that minutes are taken and shared in time with all relevant participants.
• Liaises and maintains regular contacts with the Global Fund and other related partners.
• Handles a variety of of practical and administrative tasks, including scheduling budgets and general documentation.
• Plays a support role to the coordination of Civil Society and support the coordination and implementation of the Global Fund project.
• Organizes logistics for activities including identifying and securing the services of facilitators, preparing all training materials, identifying and inviting participants.
• Manages project’s travel schedule and liaise with NAC Finance and Administration unit to ensure resources are available to support project travel requirements.
• Ensures timely input into the planning and budgeting processes of the fund supported project and the wider NAC activities.
• Initiates procurement processes and work with the NAC Procurement Unit to ensure receipt and delivery of materials.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations and other documents as required from time to time.
• Performs any other relevant duties and/or activities contributing to the achievement of NAC and the GF for impact and influencing.

C. REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCES, ATTRIBUTES AND SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Full grade 12 certificate with at least 5 Credits at “O” Level including English and Mathematics;
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social work, Public Health, Human Resource Management or any other related qualification.
• A Project management qualification shall be an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar position
• Experience with donor-funded projects
• Able to handle a variety of a variety of assignments sometimes under pressure of deadlines
• Proven self-starter with broad set of experiences that can be brought to bear in a variety of flexible and changing program management situations
• Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS programming of project monitoring with the ability to travel in Zambia
• Ability to communicate effectively with policy makers, funding agencies and program staff
• Effective written communication skills
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Information Technology skills including the ability to operate and manage computerised systems
• Well-developed communication, written and verbal communication skills.

D. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Any other related Professional Body.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of all relevant academic and Professional certificates, copy of National Registration Card (NRC) OR Passport to support the application with contact details indicating daytime telephone/mobile numbers should be submitted to the following address:

The Director General

National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council

Plot 315, Independence Avenue

P. O. Box 38718

LUSAKA

Or send applications through email in PDF single file format to: [email protected]

NOTE: Candidates are required to have their qualifications verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) before submitting their application.

Envelopes should be appropriately marked with the position applied for.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday, 31st October 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. The National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from qualified Zambians of all backgrounds.