CARITAS CZECH REPUBLIC
an international NGO active in humanitarian aid and development cooperation implementing projects in Zambia is looking for a
PROGRAMME MANAGER
The Programme Manager will be responsible for the overall integrity and coherence of the development and humanitarian program and projects implemented by Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia. This role requires a deep understanding of the development and humanitarian sector, strong leadership skills, and project management expertise.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise development of comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
- Oversee the efficient execution of projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and achieving project objectives.
- Monitor progress regularly, identify challenges, and take corrective actions to ensure successful project completion.
- Support project teams in the conceptualization of project activities and quality implementation.
- Mentor project teams, providing guidance and support to ensure effective project implementation.
- Conduct capacity-building initiatives to enhance team members and local partners’ skills and knowledge.
- Consolidate regular progress reports and updates for donors, stakeholders, and organizational leadership.
- Develop and implement MEL frameworks to assess project effectiveness and impact.
- Use MEL data to make data-driven decisions and improve project outcomes.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, donors, and local communities.
- Identify potential project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Contribute to strategic organization development and proposal writing.
Requirements:
- A Master’s degree in international development, humanitarian studies, social sciences, or a related field is preferred. A Bachelor’s degree with significant relevant experience may also be considered.
- Proven experience (5 – 7 years) in managing development and humanitarian projects with a focus on livelihoods and self-reliance, especially SME development, sustainable agricultural value chains, skills training, financial inclusion, market linkages, disaster risk reduction and resilience, climate change adaptation
- Strong project management skills with a record of successfully planning, implementing, and evaluating complex projects.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to lead and work effectively with team, staff, and partners.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team.
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills required.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural team with high respect for local culture.
- Demonstrated ability to write high-quality technical proposals is an advantage.
- Excellent analytic, organizational, and computer skills.
Duty station: Lusaka, Zambia
Interested candidates are invited to apply for the Programme Manager position by submitting their updated CV (max 3 pages) and motivation letter (1 page) to the following email address: stephanie.mumba@caritas.cz. Only complete applications will be considered. Please use the following subject: Programme Manager. For the title of the cover letter and curriculum vitae, follow this wording:
Surname, Name Programme Manager– curriculum vitae
Surname, Name, Programme Manager– cover letter
This position has no fixed deadline, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Note: As this is an open ad, the position will be removed once it is filled. We encourage interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
Caritas Czech Republic is an equal opportunity and treatment employer. It provides all the employees with a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, gender, nationality, age, religion and creed, or disability. Furthermore, Caritas Czech Republic provides employees with a safe environment with zero tolerance for sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying, and other unethical behavior in the workplace.
Caritas Czech Republic reserves the right to cancel the process at any stage.
