Social and Economic Development Programme Officer Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR)

The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection is a faith based organisation whose vision is to promote from a faith inspired perspective A Just Zambian Society guided by faith, where everyone enjoys the fullness of life. JCTR wishes to invite qualified individuals to apply for the position of Programme Officer in Lusaka under the Social and Economic Development Programme (1 vacancy – Lusaka Office)

1. Purpose of the Job

Under the general supervision of the Programme Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the execution of JCTR programmes / projects   in accordance with the strategic and annual operational plans.

Main Duties

1. Work with the Programme Manager to identify priority areas and innovation for further programme development in accordance with the strategic plan.
2. Work with other Civil Society Organisations in partnership to implement activities, such as advocacy and lobby work, according to the operational plan and budget.
3. Analyse national policy and programme documents to identify gaps and inconsistencies in relation to fulfilling the economic, social and cultural rights of citizens.
4. Design and implement training, advocacy and lobby activities targeted at various stakeholders to influence pro-poor policy development and implementation and bring about changes to social and economic conditions.
5. Conduct Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket surveys and other studies (which activities include logistics, data collection, entry, analysis, report writing, validation, dissemination, stakeholder engagements to advance the Centre’s advocacy work).
6. Work with M & E officer to monitor and evaluate JCTR programmes in order to measure progress and impact on groups who are targets of JCTR work.
7. Identify organisations and facilitate development of partnerships at operational level and use the partnership for scaling up advocacy interventions through collaborative alliances.
8. Compile activity reports according to agreed formats and intervals (periods) and submit to Programme Manager for final reporting.
9. Keep abreast of developments in area of work in order to continue to provide services to the highest ethical and professional standards
10. Carry out any related tasks that the Programme Manager may from time to time reasonably request

2. Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Demography, Statistics or any other social science.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience and proven track record with rights based issues and community mobilisation, preferably in NGOs involved in Lobby-and Advocacy work.
• Strong knowledge of Zambia’s socio-economic landscape and corresponding policies.
• Experience in Research and Policy analysis on social and economic issues

3. Skills and Competencies

Ability to:

• Demonstrate good understanding of Christian faith in development
• Demonstrate great interpersonal skills in stakeholder engagement at various levels; community, government, cooperating partners, among others
• Analyse and interpret relevant policies, Government programmes and legislation
• Write technical reports, policy briefs and disseminate to different stakeholders
• Interact and communicate effectively to stakeholders
• Use up to date statistical packages and ICT facilities as tools for communication, aid in decision making, and source of information i.e. MS Office
• Understand and interpret national statistics
• Develop Communication materials
• Analyse and interpret current social and economic issues and how they affect human development
• Understand and interpret international and regional protocols