Vacancy title:
Project Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 29 2025

Duty Station:
Kalumbila | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 16 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security, has secured a World Bank IDA 20 grant to implement the Zambia Refugee and Host Community Project (ZRHCP). The project aims to improve the social and economic inclusion of refugees, former refugees and the host community by enhancing access to essential services and economic opportunities.

To support the successful implementation of this initiative, qualified and experienced individuals are invited to apply for the following positions:

4. PROJECT MANAGER – KALUMBILA

Accountabilities

The Project Manager will provide oversight and strategic direction in project implementation for the satellite project management unit ensuring the achievement of project goals and outcomes.

Duties and Accountabilities

The Project Manager will report to the Project Coordinator.

• Develop a comprehensive project implementation plan outlining activities, timelines and resource allocation:
• Establish project goals, objectives and performance indicators in line with Government and World Bank expectations;
• Lead the day-to-day implementation of project activities, ensuring adherence to established work plans and budgets in Kalumbila
• Supervise project staff, providing guidance, support and performance management to ensure high standards of work;
• Facilitate capacity-building initiatives and foster a collaborative and results-oriented team environment;
• Lead the monitoring of project performance against objectives and indicators, making adjustments to the work plan as needed;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, donors, Traditional leadership, refugees, host communities and other key stakeholders; and
• Conduct regular project reviews to assess progress, identify challenges and recommend solutions.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;
• Master’s Degree in the field of Project Management, Business Administration, Development Studies or related discipline from a recognised university.
• Excellent organizational and management abilities;
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience in the development sector, including budget management and stakeholder coordination and engagement;
• Proven Experience in leading high-level missions at field level; and
• Good in Microsoft Office

Key Competences for the candidate should be excellent oral and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills and ability to work in diverse cultural environments, good management skills, good team player, good management skills, accountability and proactive approach to problem solving.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure
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• Interested candidates should submit their application letter, detailed CV and relevant supporting documents  or drop physical applications in the tender box on the ground floor at the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security Block A, no later than 29th April 2025 at 17 hours.
• The Application letter should be addressed to the:
• Permanent Secretary-CRIAR
• Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security
• P.O. Box 50997
• LUSAKA
• Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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