The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Education (MOEDU), is committed to enhancing equitable access to quality education as part of various educational initiatives. In line with this mission, we are excited to announce the implementation of the Enhancing Inclusive Quality Learning (EIQuaL) Project, supported by a $14 Million Education Systems and Capacity Grant from the Global Partnership for Education. This project aims to reduce Learning Poverty Levels across the country.

PROJECT GOALS

• a) Ensure learners achieve learning outcome targets by age 10, with equitable results for boys and girls;
• b) Equip teachers with pedagogical content knowledge, aligned teaching materials, and gender-responsive practices to enhance literacy and numeracy outcomes;
• c) Utilize data-informed strategies for targeted and timely support, improving service delivery and learning outcomes; and
• d) Reduce gender inequality in educational access, participation, completion, and outcomes for marginalized boys and girls.

PROJECT DURATION

The Enhancing Inclusive Quality Learning (EIQuaL) project is set for a duration of three years, renewable upon satisfactory performance.

GRANT MANAGEMENT

Save the Children will serve as the Grant Agent, responsible for ensuring compliance, fiduciary oversight, and providing technical support for effective project delivery.

Reporting Relationship

The Project Assistant Accountant will report to the Project Accountant.

Scope and Duties

• a) Perform reconciliations of all bank accounts on a monthly basis;
• b) Prepare annual financial report at end of year;
• c) Responsible for ensuring that the payments are done accurately, timeously and within budget;
• d) Ensure all payments are correctly coded, approved and support documents attached;
• e) Ensure that all payments and forms are submitted to the relevant authority before deadlines;
• f) Ensure that all cash and non-cash benefit payments and deductions are made;
• g) Prepare and submit forecasts and cash flow projections and ensure that management is aware of their implications, ensuring that there are sufficient funds in the current account for payments;
• h) Review monthly financial expenditure;
• i) Draft monthly cash flow budgets;
• j) Assist with developing and monitoring the budgets;
• k) Draft financial statements to be submitted to regional office on a monthly basis and assist in drafting ad-hoc financial reports on time and accurately; and
• l) Prepare for audit, participate in meetings and assist auditors.

Required Academic and Professional Qualifications

• a) Grade twelve (12) School Certificate;
• b) Degree in Accounting or equivalent; and
• c) Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountant.

Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience

Three (3) years relevant experience in government projects.

Desired Competences

• a) Good computer skills and high proficiency in spreadsheets; and
• b) Good knowledge of accounting packages especially Agresso accounting system.

Desirable Personal Attributes

• a) Excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to work in a team setting; and
• b) Excellent oral and written communication skills; pro-activeness and creative problem solving.

• Perform reconciliations of all bank accounts on a monthly basis;
• Prepare annual financial report at end of year;
• Responsible for ensuring that the payments are done accurately, timeously and within budget;
• Ensure all payments are correctly coded, approved and support documents attached;
• Ensure that all payments and forms are submitted to the relevant authority before deadlines;
• Ensure that all cash and non-cash benefit payments and deductions are made;
• Prepare and submit forecasts and cash flow projections and ensure that management is aware of their implications, ensuring that there are sufficient funds in the current account for payments;
• Review monthly financial expenditure;
• Draft monthly cash flow budgets;
• Assist with developing and monitoring the budgets;
• Draft financial statements to be submitted to regional office on a monthly basis and assist in drafting ad-hoc financial reports on time and accurately; and
• Prepare for audit, participate in meetings and assist auditors.

• Good computer skills and high proficiency in spreadsheets;
• Good knowledge of accounting packages especially Agresso accounting system.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to work in a team setting;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; pro-activeness and creative problem solving.

• Grade twelve (12) School Certificate;
• Degree in Accounting or equivalent; and
• Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountant.