Vacancy title:
Consultant

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit, Management]

Jobs at:
Empowered to Empower (ETE)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 2 2026

Duty Station:
Kapiri Mposhi | Kapiri Mposhi

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 25 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Empowered to Empower (ETE), a youth-led organisation based in Kapiri Mposhi, Central Province, Zambia, invites applications for a consultancy focused on developing a comprehensive Financial Management Policy and Procedures Manual. This role is ideal for professionals seeking consultant jobs in Kapiri Mposhi to support governance and financial accountability within the public sector.

Established in 2021 and registered under the Societies Act of Zambia (No. ORS/102/78/26251), ETE is committed to empowering vulnerable youth and women across Kapiri-Mposhi and Mkushi districts. The organisation advances skills development, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and gender-based violence (GBV) awareness through partnerships including Plan International under the “Space to Lead” project.

In alignment with its Strategic Plan 2026–2029, ETE seeks an experienced consultant or firm to design a donor-compliant Financial Management Policy and Procedures Manual. This manual will enhance financial governance, ensure compliance with statutory and donor requirements, and support sustainable financial management practices.

Responsibilities or duties

• Review current financial systems and controls against statutory and donor standards.
• Develop clear, practical policies covering budgeting, cash management, procurement, payroll, asset control, financial reporting, internal controls, and grant management.
• Facilitate a validation workshop with ETE staff and the Board Finance Committee.
• Deliver a final Financial Management Policy and Procedures Manual in both electronic and hard copy formats.
• Conduct a one-day orientation session to build staff capacity on the new manual.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; professional accounting qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, ZICA) are advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of Zambian statutory requirements and donor compliance standards such as Plan International and USAID.
• Excellent facilitation, writing, and report preparation skills.

Experience needed

• At least five years’ experience developing financial policies and procedures for NGOs or civil society organisations.
• Proven track record with references from at least two similar assignments.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

The consultancy will span approximately 20 working days over five weeks, reporting directly to the Executive Director and collaborating with the Administration/Finance Officer and Board Finance Committee.

Empowered to Empower (ETE) is an equal opportunity engager and encourages applications from qualified women and youth-led firms. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested consultants or firms should submit the following documents with the subject line “Consultancy: Financial Manual Development – [Name of Consultant/Firm]” by 2nd October 2026, 24:00 hrs:

• Technical proposal including methodology and work plan.
• Financial proposal with an all-inclusive budget in Zambian Kwacha (ZMW).
• Curriculum vitae.
• Contactable references and descriptions of similar past work.

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