Project Manager

Position:                                  Project Manager

Report to:                                Country Director

Location:                                  Lusaka, Zambia

Length of Contract:                 18 months

Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 28 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 55 countries, our 8,990 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.

Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and Haiti.

About the Country Program in Zambia

Action Against Hunger has been operational in Zambia since 2021 implementing both development and humanitarian programmes through a multi-sectoral strategy where Nutrition, Health, Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH and Protection, Gender and psychosocial support are integrated to have a meaningful impact on people’s resilience.

Purpose

Provide leadership for the Strengthening Livelihood and Resilience of Smallholder Farmers to climate change in Southern Province, Zambia-(SLARF)

Key Activity Areas

·       Provide overall leadership and direction for project implementation.

·       Ensure project goals align with national policies and climate adaptation strategies.

·       Develop and maintain partnerships with government agencies, donors, NGOs, and private sector actors.

·       Ensure smooth integration of climate-smart agriculture, food security, and nutrition interventions.

·       Oversee project budget, financial management, and donor reporting.

·       Lead project visibility, representation in coordination platforms, and advocacy efforts.

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

· Degree in agriculture, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Nutrition, Public Policy, or related field. Master’s degree will be an added advantage

· Experience working closely with Government preferably familiarity with Ministry of Agriculture, and knowledge of GIZ programs an added advantage.

·  At least 7–10 years of experience in managing agriculture, climate resilience, or food security projects.

·  Strong background in stakeholder engagement and multi-sector coordination.

·  Experience in integrating nutrition-sensitive agriculture into rural development programs.

·  Membership with a relevant professional body

 Required Skills & Competencies

·     Excellent experience in report writing, donor rules and regulations, validation procedures, process coordination.

·     Proven management, advocacy and coordination skills (people and process management).

·     Excellent writing and analytical skills

·     Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, under pressure and under tight deadlines

·     Capacity building and facilitation skills

·     Bi-lingual with excellent knowledge of English and any of the local language

·     Able to build effective working relationships at all levels.

·     Initiative and ability to work independently and propose solutions to diverse problems.

·     Experience working in a team environment and building a team.

·     Active listener with good interpersonal skills

·     Demonstrated flexibility and or adaptability.

·     Excellent organizational and planning skills

·     Ability to work in a high-pressured environment and to multi-task

·     Action Against Hunger working experience will be an added advantage

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises three (3) staff ensuring that they have the necessary technical knowledge and skills – organizing and implementing coaching and training as needed, both for individuals and the entire team. Delivers scheduled Performance Appraisals for all direct reports.

Fiscal Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers the project budget and financial report for the Project and country office.

Gender Equality commitments & Zero Tolerance to Abuse

·  Foster an environment that reinforces values of people of all genders equal access to information.

·  Provide a work environment where people of all genders must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.

·   Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all stakeholders, particularly for children, beneficiaries, and members of staff.

·  Help to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment and sexual abuse and exploitation.

·  Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.

·  Value and respect all cultures.

 Physical demands

• To travel to Action Against Hunger’s areas of operations, the employee must attest to a level of physical fitness capable of enduring physically difficult, highly stressful situations which may include the necessity to walk long distances, to eat a limited diet and/ or to reside in potentially uncomfortable housing or tents.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

Application Process.

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated resume and both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees & qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Action Against Hunger-USA complies with all applicable laws governing non discrimination in employment.