Project Coordinator Community Climate Solutions Zambia

Project Coordinator

Location: Lusaka HQ
Reporting to: CEO
Employment Type: Fixed Term

About Community Climate Solutions Zambia

Community Climate Solutions Zambia (CCSZ) works to empower communities to implement climate-resilient solutions that enhance livelihoods, environmental conservation, and sustainable development. Through our innovative approaches and collaboration with key stakeholders, we aim to address climate challenges for the benefit of marginalized communities and the climate, while fostering inclusive growth and equity.

Role Overview

As the Project Coordinator, you will lead and oversee the monitoring, documentation, and reporting of CCSZ’s key initiatives. You will act as a central link among internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to ensure the successful documentation and communication of project goals aligned with our vision for climate resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management and Execution:

• Ensure effective compliance with organizational requirements, monitoring, and reporting to achieve key project milestones and outcomes.
• Document and communicate the timely execution of project activities, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Identify and mitigate risks to project delivery.
• Align budget and project planning to ensure project success.
• Compile weekly reports on project progress and friction points to be submitted to the Board.

Team Coordination and Leadership:

• Serve as the primary liaison between CCSZ management, technical teams, and the Board for all project-related activities.
• Guide, motivate, and support project team members to contribute effectively toward achieving results and report on shortcomings between operations and planning.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment within the team.

Capacity Building and Technical Support:

• Facilitate training workshops, coaching sessions, and field visits to support the effective implementation of project activities.
• Lead the preparation of detailed project reports for internal and external audiences, including donors and board members, on a weekly basis.

A Typical Week May Include:

• Providing updates during team meetings on project implementation, highlighting challenges and seeking input from colleagues.
• Collaborating with district and provincial staff to support implementation plans and address operational challenges.
• Preparing for steering committee meetings, including presenting project progress and insights.
• Participating in strategy sessions with technical experts to refine training materials and project interventions.

Qualifications and Experience

Education and Experience:

• Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project coordination and management, with a strong background in planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Proven experience in implementing climate-resilient or community-based development projects.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Familiarity with Zambia’s environmental policies, government systems, and community development frameworks.
• Strong understanding of capacity-building and participatory development methodologies.
• Excellent proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is an added advantage.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with a commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders effectively.

Why Join Community Climate Solutions Zambia?

• Be part of a team driving impactful climate solutions.
• Create substantial and lasting livelihood increases for hundreds of thousands of rural Zambians.
• Collaborate with passionate individuals dedicated to creating a sustainable future.
• Opportunity to grow professionally within a dynamic and supportive environment.