ABOUT TO SCHOOL-TO-SCHOOL (STS) ZAMBIA LTD

School-to-School (STS) Zambia is a subsidiary of School-to-School International, an international development organisation committed to improving the lives of girls, boys, and their communities through access to quality education.

In Zambia, STS is implementing the Realising Inclusive and Safe Education (RISE) project, which aims to ensure that all children have equitable access to inclusive and safe education. The RISE project is funded by the Scottish Government and is implemented in close collaboration with government ministries, schools, and community partners.

THE ROLE

The Programme Coordinator-Kabwe role will be based in Kabwe, with some travel required to other districts within Central Province. The Programme Coordinator will coordinate key project activities in Central Province. They will play a central role in liaising with partners, managing relationships with ministries, and providing logistical, programmatic, and monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate with key partners, such as the RISE Provincial Implementation Committee and Ministry of Education
• Lead the development of Central Province teacher training schedules and plans
• Assistive device distribution data management (Kabwe and Chibombo)
• Assistive device distribution in Chibombo
• Lead the recruitment and management of Inclusive Education Community Champions – Chibombo
• Support the identification of out of school children as well as linkages to education and health services
• Support the RISE team in planning the logistics of assigned programmatic activities
• Cultivate and manage relationships with preferred vendors for RISE work
• Manage participant invitations, including drafting communications for trainings, meetings, and workshop logistics
• Provide general programmatic support, such as meeting planning, taking minutes of RISE meetings, monitoring files, filing program-related documents, and other programmatic services
• Support MEL activities, including collecting MEL data and contributing to MEL reports
• Provide technical activity updates to the Finance and Administration Lead
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in development studies, economics, international development, project management, or other relevant fields; comparable and relevant work experience may replace educational requirements. Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• At least five years of specific experience in the field of project implementation and management with international or donor-funded organisations.
• Experience working with remote teams and communicating using Skype, WhatsApp, Zoom, or other communication platforms
• Ability to effectively work independently with minimum supervision
• Extremely organized
• Excellent command of the Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management software
• Strong communication, written, and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English and a local language; Bemba or Nyanja preferred
• Ability to interact professionally with team members, consultants, financial institutions, and donors
• Willingness and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and shifting deadlines
• Willingness and ability to travel to sites within Central Province as needed

• Coordinate with key partners, such as the RISE Provincial Implementation Committee and Ministry of Education
• Lead the development of Central Province teacher training schedules and plans
• Assistive device distribution data management (Kabwe and Chibombo)
• Assistive device distribution in Chibombo
• Lead the recruitment and management of Inclusive Education Community Champions – Chibombo
• Support the identification of out of school children as well as linkages to education and health services
• Support the RISE team in planning the logistics of assigned programmatic activities
• Cultivate and manage relationships with preferred vendors for RISE work
• Manage participant invitations, including drafting communications for trainings, meetings, and workshop logistics
• Provide general programmatic support, such as meeting planning, taking minutes of RISE meetings, monitoring files, filing program-related documents, and other programmatic services
• Support MEL activities, including collecting MEL data and contributing to MEL reports
• Provide technical activity updates to the Finance and Administration Lead
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to effectively work independently with minimum supervision
• Extremely organized
• Excellent command of the Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management software
• Strong communication, written, and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English and a local language; Bemba or Nyanja preferred
• Ability to interact professionally with team members, consultants, financial institutions, and donors
• Willingness and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and shifting deadlines
• Willingness and ability to travel to sites within Central Province as needed

• Degree in development studies, economics, international development, project management, or other relevant fields; comparable and relevant work experience may replace educational requirements. Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• At least five years of specific experience in the field of project implementation and management with international or donor-funded organisations.
• Experience working with remote teams and communicating using Skype, WhatsApp, Zoom, or other communication platforms