Zambia: Programmes Assistant
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 26 Sep 2013
The School Club Zambia are currently seeking a dynamic and forward thinking individual who can assist our Programmes Manager in day-to -day activities such as monitoring and evaluation, fundraising, general administrative tasks and projects.
Duration:
6 to 12 months, commencing as soon as possible.
Location:
75% Regional Office in Siansowa, 10% Livingstone, 15% Travel
The School Club Zambia is a start-up Zambian NGO which has spent the past year working to put community schools at the forefront of development. We provide training, networking opportunities and start-up capital for school owned enterprises. School owned enterprises provide the necessary funding to enable community schools to upscale the amazing services they have been providing to vulnerable children and youth for the last decade. We aim to produce a new financial model for community schools which is relevant and sustainable in the Zambian context, with our first pilot projects already demonstrating tangible results. Acknowledging that financial self-sufficiency for community schools is only one path to increasing livelihood security for community school pupils, we equip schools with the knowledge and tools to integrate their school enterprises into the curriculum, increasing the chances of graduating pupils finding jobs or creating self-employment opportunities in Zambia's emerging market.
Only 50% of Zambians are employed in the formal sector, which means for many young people, starting their own business is a necessity rather than a choice. In 2011 Zambia was re-classed as a Middle Income Country, with a boom in micro-credit facilities set to create more jobs and opportunities for young people equipped with the right knowledge, skills and information to start a successful business. The School Club Zambia is well on its way into developing and achieving the aims within our strategic plan for this year. With 5 different school enterprises strongly established we have exceeded our annual expectations and are, therefore, in need of a dynamic and forward thinking individual who can assist our Programmes Manager in her daily running activities.
Application Deadline:
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Successful applicants will be contacted within two weeks of their application.
Reporting to:
Programmes Manager and Senior Management
Role Responsibilities:
Monitoring and evaluation of ongoing projects.
General administrative tasks
Fundraising for school enterprise projects through the composition of a diverse range of applications and proposals
Input into the development of toolkits and business plans for community school enterprises
Take on wide-ranging public relations activities through social networking and marketing strategies.
Personal Skills required:
Relevant qualifications (international development, international relations, business and economics or similar)
Keen interest in international development
Experience with a diverse range of fundraising techniques
Experience in business development and finances
Competence in research and reporting
Ability and willingness to adapt to a new living and multicultural working environment
A self-starter, able to work alone and as part of a team
Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Belief in and commitment to School Club Zambia's values and ability to uphold them personally
Logistics and Costs:
This is an unpaid placement, however basic accommodation is provided. Flights and Visas will be covered for those committing to a period of 12months.
The Programmes Development Intern will be responsible for covering associated costs of:
Independent Travel costs
Living expenses
Insurance and medical costs
A laptop and mobile phone: The Programmes Assistant will need to bring a laptop and mobile phone for use throughout the placement.
School Club Zambia is happy to provide the following support:
A pre-assignment briefing session with the Programmes Manager
Logistical support in travel and medical arrangements prior to departure
Flights*
Visa Costs*
Visa advice both prior to and throughout the stay
Accommodation
Logistical support and orientation on arrival and during placement
Post-placement debriefing
*Only applicable for those able to commit to 12 month stay.
How to apply:
http://www.ngojobsonline.com/Job_256_Programmes+Assistant.html?FromHub=r...
