Project Officer SCOPE Zambia

SCOPE Zambia is a non-profit making organization whose core business is inclusive, participatory, practical and holistic environmental education and sustainable land use in schools and colleges. SCOPE Zambia was also established to promote the sharing of experiences by partner organizations who are committed to assisting schools, colleges and communities to demonstrate sustainable land use with a view of enhancing healthy environments in and out of schools and colleges.

Scope Zambia Seeks to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Project Officer.

Responsibilities and expectations:

Developing and reviewing weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual work plans and ensuring smooth implementation.
Prepare a manual on best permaculture practices which will be used by students, teachers and communities.
Work with the M&E and Provincial teams in preparing and updating reports, and ensure that follow-up is done on project activities.
Provide input into the quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports as per the funder’s requirements
Facilitate coordination and collaboration with local authorities, partner NGO’s and organizations in the area and maintain good relationships with them
Support in implementing and monitoring projects using available tools including timeline, milestone tracker and photographic evidence
Balance time between the field and the office
Budget for the project activities and request for funds in good time
Ensure comprehensive documentation is maintained for projects including meeting minutes and correspondence.
Provide narrative of project progress on regular basis and as per project requirement
Ensure the integration of gender, child protection and vulnerable people into the project design
Any other duties as may be assigned.
Requirements:

Candidates should have a Diploma in Project Management or Agriculture Science. University degree will be an added advantage in with at least 1 year of applicable work experience
Knowledge in Agriculture will be an added advantage
Excellent organizational and report writing skills
High competency in Microsoft Office
Excellent communication skills in English and Cinyanja, both written and verbal
Experienced in working within a target driven environment
Thoroughness, accuracy and attention to detail when accomplishing all tasks
Exceptionally organized with strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
Punctuality, reliability and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Strong inter-personal skills