Background

VVOB – education for development is an international non-profit organisation with over 40 years’ experience in strengthening the quality of education systems in Africa, Asia and South America in close partnership with ministries of education and their institutions. We are looking for a Project Coordinator - Research who will operate from our office in Lusaka in Zambia and coordinate or research portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure good project management of the research projects, including, amongst others: planning, budgeting, donor compliance, monitoring, donor reporting, and the timely realization of key milestones and final project outcomes.
• Be the link between the VVOB management team, VVOB departments, Ministry Provincial and district teams, the MEAL team, and the Research team for all research-related activities. You ensure that all staff are involved, listened to, advised, supported and guided.
• Manage, advise, motivate and support colleagues of the project team in their work to contribute to project results.
• Identify and communicate relevant project-related information to a wide range of stakeholders (partners, donors, internally).
• Work in close collaboration with the Education Manager to offer technical advice, guidance and support to facilitate capacity development and project results.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in a related field.
• At least 5 years of demonstrable experience in project coordination and project management (planning, budgeting, coordinating, monitoring, human resource management, and report writing), preferably working on projects that strengthen government systems and structures.
• Hands-on experience in workplan and budget monitoring follow-up to ensure timely implementation and expenditure towards the project closure.
• Experience with change management and capacity development processes in the context of educational systems.
• Good understanding of the education landscape in Zambia.
• Excellent computer skills in a wide range of software.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to the piloting districts.
• Experience working in a multicultural team.
• Language skills: Fluent in English. Knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
• All relevant qualifications verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)

• Ensure good project management of the research projects, including, amongst others: planning, budgeting, donor compliance, monitoring, donor reporting, and the timely realization of key milestones and final project outcomes.
• Be the link between the VVOB management team, VVOB departments, Ministry Provincial and district teams, the MEAL team, and the Research team for all research-related activities. You ensure that all staff are involved, listened to, advised, supported and guided.
• Manage, advise, motivate and support colleagues of the project team in their work to contribute to project results.
• Identify and communicate relevant project-related information to a wide range of stakeholders (partners, donors, internally).
• Work in close collaboration with the Education Manager to offer technical advice, guidance and support to facilitate capacity development and project results.

• Excellent computer skills in a wide range of software.
• Fluent in English.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in a related field.
• At least 5 years of demonstrable experience in project coordination and project management (planning, budgeting, coordinating, monitoring, human resource management, and report writing), preferably working on projects that strengthen government systems and structures.
• Hands-on experience in workplan and budget monitoring follow-up to ensure timely implementation and expenditure towards the project closure.
• Experience with change management and capacity development processes in the context of educational systems.
• Good understanding of the education landscape in Zambia.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to the piloting districts.
• Experience working in a multicultural team.
• Knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
• All relevant qualifications verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)