About Here to Love (HTL)

Here to Love (HTL) is a vibrant, youth-led Zambian organization dedicated to empowering adolescents, young people, and persons with disabilities through health and education initiatives. The organization focuses on critical youth-related issues, with a strong emphasis on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Gender, and Protection. As a youth-led entity, HTL values innovation, accountability, transparency, and results-driven programming.

About the Project

The Space to Lead (S2L) project, supported by SIDA and Plan International, focuses on CSO Strengthening, influencing Gender, Protection, and SRHR. The project aims to create safe spaces for young-people engagement, policy influence, and the promotion of rights within the community.

Role Overview

HTL is seeking a dynamic, self-driven, and highly organized Programmes Officer to lead the S2L project. As this is a youth-led initiative, the ideal candidate must be energetic and passionate about development work. You will be responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the project.

This is an all-encompassing role where you will act as the focal point for all project activities, serving as the bridge between HTL, the host organization (Plan International), the donor, and the community.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management & Implementation

Lead the overall planning, coordination, and execution of the Space to Lead (S2L) project in accordance with SIDA and HTL guidelines.

Develop comprehensive work plans, activity schedules, and procurement plans.

Ensure all project activities are implemented on time, within scope, and within budget.

Organize and facilitate workshops, trainings, and community dialogue sessions regarding Gender, Protection, and SRHR.

Ensure timely submission and retirement of financial reports to the Finance Department.

In collaboration with the Finance Officer, support the development and review of budgets.

2. Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy

Act as the primary liaison between Here to Love and Plan International (Kabwe Office), ensuring strict adherence to the host organization’s protocols.

Represent HTL at district and provincial stakeholder meetings, technical working groups, and partner forums.

Lead advocacy efforts to influence local policy regarding youth protection and SRHR.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

Track project performance against indicators and results frameworks.

Compile high-quality monthly, quarterly, and annual narrative reports for the Executive Director and donors.

Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices to showcase project impact.

Maintain an organized database of project beneficiaries and activities.

4. Field Operations

Conduct frequent field visits (approximately 70% of the time) to monitor implementation and engage with beneficiaries.

Mobilize youth and community members for project interventions.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health, Gender Studies, Project Management, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Project Management, preferably within the NGO/CSO environment.

Proven experience in SRHR, Gender, or Protection programming with donor-funded projects is a strong added advantage.

Additional Consideration:

Alignment with HTL’s youth-led organizational values will be an added advantage.

Core Skills & Competencies

Self-Starter: Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision (managing “literally everything” regarding the project).

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and local languages relevant to Central Province.

Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Gender mainstreaming, SRHR, and Child/Youth Protection policies.

Flexibility: Willingness to travel extensively (70%) and adapt to changing working environments.

IT Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual communication tools.

• Lead the overall planning, coordination, and execution of the Space to Lead (S2L) project in accordance with SIDA and HTL guidelines.
• Develop comprehensive work plans, activity schedules, and procurement plans.
• Ensure all project activities are implemented on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Organize and facilitate workshops, trainings, and community dialogue sessions regarding Gender, Protection, and SRHR.
• Ensure timely submission and retirement of financial reports to the Finance Department.
• In collaboration with the Finance Officer, support the development and review of budgets.
• Act as the primary liaison between Here to Love and Plan International (Kabwe Office), ensuring strict adherence to the host organization’s protocols.
• Represent HTL at district and provincial stakeholder meetings, technical working groups, and partner forums.
• Lead advocacy efforts to influence local policy regarding youth protection and SRHR.
• Track project performance against indicators and results frameworks.
• Compile high-quality monthly, quarterly, and annual narrative reports for the Executive Director and donors.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices to showcase project impact.
• Maintain an organized database of project beneficiaries and activities.
• Conduct frequent field visits (approximately 70% of the time) to monitor implementation and engage with beneficiaries.
• Mobilize youth and community members for project interventions.

• Self-Starter: Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision (managing “literally everything” regarding the project).
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and local languages relevant to Central Province.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Gender mainstreaming, SRHR, and Child/Youth Protection policies.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel extensively (70%) and adapt to changing working environments.
• IT Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual communication tools.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health, Gender Studies, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Project Management, preferably within the NGO/CSO environment.
• Proven experience in SRHR, Gender, or Protection programming with donor-funded projects is a strong added advantage.
• Alignment with HTL’s youth-led organizational values will be an added advantage.