Family Development Initiatives (FDI) in partnership with ActionAid Zambia (AAZ) is implementing a project titled, "Empowering Communities for Sustainable Sexual and Reproductive Health (ECS-SRH) in Zambia".The project is proposed to be implemented in 10 districts across 3 provinces (Eastern, Southern, and Northwestern) and aims to achieve access to improved SRH services for adolescents, women, and marginalized people by 2027. The 10 targeted districts are Chipata, Katete, Sinda, Petauke, Mambwe, Itezhi Tezhi, Choma, Mazabuka, Solwezi, and KalumbilaTo successfully implement this project, FDI is recruiting for the following position:

The FDI District Coordinator will serve as a key facilitator in implementing the children Immunization Project in Itezhi tezhi district. This role involves coordinating activities, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring that projects are aligned with community needs and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination:

• Oversee the implementation of the ECS-RHR Project within the district, ensuring activities align with project goals and timelines.
• Collaborate with team members and partners to develop and execute project plans that address health and social accountability.
• Represent the institution at district level

Community Engagement and Advocacy:

• Build and maintain relationships with local stakeholders, including community leaders, health facilities, government officials, NGOs, and beneficiary groups.
• Facilitate community meetings, workshops, and outreach initiatives to promote program objectives and gather feedback from stakeholders as well as creating demand for Immunization.

Capacity Building:

• Conduct training sessions and capacity-building workshops for local community members, focusing on health practices.
• Support the development of community-led initiatives aimed at creating demand for Immunization.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Collect, analyze, and report on data related to program outcomes, community engagement, and resource utilization.
• Support the implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of programs and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare regular progress reports for management and stakeholders, detailing achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Document best practices and success stories to share with the broader organization and stakeholders.

Expanding the Portfolio and stakeholder engagement

• Actively support fundraising initiatives
• Ensure meaningful stakeholder engagement for organisations, programme and project advancement

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Environmental Science, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • At least 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, particularly in health, governance, climate change, or rural development.
  • Experience working with community-based organizations and understanding the dynamics of rural enterprises.
• Skills:
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
  • Proven ability to facilitate training and workshops.
  • Proficient in data collection, analysis, and reporting methodologies.
• Personal Attributes
• Commitment to promoting social accountability, health, and environmental sustainability.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in dynamic environments and address emerging challenges.

What We Offer for all the positions:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Oversee the implementation of the ECS-RHR Project within the district, ensuring activities align with project goals and timelines.
• Collaborate with team members and partners to develop and execute project plans that address health and social accountability.
• Represent the institution at district level
• Build and maintain relationships with local stakeholders, including community leaders, health facilities, government officials, NGOs, and beneficiary groups.
• Facilitate community meetings, workshops, and outreach initiatives to promote program objectives and gather feedback from stakeholders as well as creating demand for Immunization.
• Conduct training sessions and capacity-building workshops for local community members, focusing on health practices.
• Support the development of community-led initiatives aimed at creating demand for Immunization.
• Collect, analyze, and report on data related to program outcomes, community engagement, and resource utilization.
• Support the implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of programs and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare regular progress reports for management and stakeholders, detailing achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Document best practices and success stories to share with the broader organization and stakeholders.
• Actively support fundraising initiatives
• Ensure meaningful stakeholder engagement for organisations, programme and project advancement

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to facilitate training and workshops.
• Proficient in data collection, analysis, and reporting methodologies.
• Commitment to promoting social accountability, health, and environmental sustainability.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in dynamic environments and address emerging challenges.

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Environmental Science, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, particularly in health, governance, climate change, or rural development.
• Experience working with community-based organizations and understanding the dynamics of rural enterprises.