Project Officer (Inclusive Business) at Netherlands Development Organization

To provide sustenance to Project implementation through collaboration with the Project Manager and all stakeholders, resulting the project attaining its objectives through working with companies receiving advisory and other support under IAP.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Assist IAP Zambia Portfolio coordinator in fund management: timely tracking disbursement timelines, and  conducting preliminary review of submissions and provide support for investees
• Assist in monitoring, learning and evaluation activities, including the development of case studies, fact sheet lessons learnt of good practices
• Support in organising training events and the development of the training content
• Assist the advisory and investment match making work under the leadership of the IAP Zambia portfolio manager
• Providing adhoc financial management support to investees
• Duties not limited to the above.

Academic & professional qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

• University graduated in following: Economics, Business, Finance, Commerce, International development, Agronomy, etc.
• Minimum of 3 years full time work experience in a relevant area with private sector development related projects in Zambia
• Interest in private sector development and fight against poverty and inequality
• Initiative and creative in solving problems
• Ability to work independently and with the team
• High degree of initiative, flexibility, reliability, discretion and willingness to learn;
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Solid computer skills in Excel and Power Point
• Willing to travel to other provinces

Competencies, Capabilities and Attributes: (Skills/behavioural (Special Training or Competence) :

• Organization skills and time management – professional approach to personal time planning and respect for deadlines;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
• Excellent interpersonal skills including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues and outside contacts
• Computer literate with high degree of proficiency and productivity.

Applications letters and CV should be uploaded not later than  1st December 2019.

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