Provincial Program Coordinator at Peace Corps

Peace Corps/Zambia wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Provincial Program Coordinator (PPC)

LOCATION: Mansa, Luapula Province
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time 40 hours/Week
STARTING SALARY: ZMW 243,126.00/Annum

General Description

The Provincial Program Coordinator (PPC) is a full time position under the direct supervision of the Director of Provincial Operations and Program Performance (DPOPP). The Provincial Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating Peace Corps activities in the Province. The incumbent will be the official representative for Peace Corps in the Province. He/she will be responsible for advancing Peace Corps/Zambia’s mission and supporting the needs of all Peace Corps Volunteers based in the Province. The position will be responsible for the following tasks in Volunteer support, Programming & Training, Medical, and Administration.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Volunteer Support:

• Provide technical and emotional support to all the Volunteers (PCVs) in the province;
• Respond to PCV emergencies as requested by Peace Corps Medical Officer and other staff;
• Represent PCZ at major training events organized by PCVs, counterparts and partners including field days, workshops;
• Maintaining and providing information on potential cross-sectoral partners that Volunteers may collaborate with, including guidelines on programs that fund community projects;
• Conduct a monthly cell phone check-in with all Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) in the province;
• Contact the appropriate staff in Zambia when problems arise with Volunteers to ensure effective communication with and responses by staff concerned;
• Facilitate PCV contacts with Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) officials and collaborating partners;
• Coordinate planning for regional training events;
• Maintain training capacity of regional office including training equipment, facilities, references, and technical resources;
• Provide volunteers with the most current version of all necessary forms and funding applications;
• Assist Volunteers with project design and development, including the application of community assessment tools (PACA) and the steps in project design and management (PDM);
• Facilitate cultural integration of PCVs through counseling and coaching to solve problems arising due to cultural integration issues with host families, counterparts and other community representatives;
• Conduct site visits in coordination with program and volunteer support staff;
• Assist with all necessary logistics in the event of a medical or personal emergency or evacuation;
• In coordination with Project Managers and Programming and Training Specialists, conduct site visits to PCVs.

Programming and training support:

Following the Peace Corps guidelines, under the guidance of Project Managers and in collaboration with PCVs, GRZ officials and other PC Partners, the PPC will be responsible for the following activities:

• In relation to Volunteer sites preparation and host-families:
• Site Identification and Selection
• Site Development
• Build Counterpart and Partner Relations
• Provide Coordination and Leadership to the Peace Corps Volunteer Leader (PCVL) and Provincial General Services Assistant (PGSA)

Required Qualifications:

In order to be selected for this position, the applicant must be legally eligible to work in Zambia, must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities, and must submit an application that clearly documents how they meet each of the following requirements:

• Successfully completed secondary school education and advanced diploma in any one of the fields of project management/public administration/international development or related social science is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three years’ experience in the field of social sciences (education, project management, public administration, etc.) in Zambia including experience with multicultural organizations is required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• At least one year of professional experience managing petty cash/imprest funds is required.
• Must have a good working knowledge of the English language (spoken and written); working knowledge of Bemba preferred.
• Must have proficiency working with computers and software programs such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Peace Corps development philosophy and the role of Volunteers in development is preferred.
• Must have a valid Zambian driver’s license for a minimum of 5 years. Demonstrated ability to drive manual 4×4 vehicles and use emergency equipment. Mechanical skills for maintenance and repairs is an added advantage.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a medical clearance for driving from the U.S. Embassy. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance from the U.S. Embassy

For detailed job specifications, required qualifications, and submission instructions, please visit US Embassy website www.zm.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs.

Applications and supporting documentation including a typed cover letter, CV, educational certifications, driving license, and at least three traceable references that clearly documents how you meet each of the above requirements must be submitted by close of business July 3, 2019.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified and no telephone inquiries will be entertained.

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