National Assembly
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The National Assembly of Zambia, on behalf of the Forum of Parliaments of the International Conference on Great Lakes Region (FP-ICGLR), invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced citizens of ICGLR Member States to fill the position below:
PROGRAMME MANAGER FOR “PEACE AND SECURITY” AND “DEMOCRACY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE”
a) Job Purpose
The Programme Manager will be in charge of Peace and Security, Democracy and Good Governance for a three (3) year fixed term contract once renewable.
The Programme Manager will be based in Kinshasa, the FP-lCGLR’s headquarters, and will work under the supervision of the Secretary General.
b) Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Conceive, plan and implement the Peace and Security & Democracy and Good Governance programme;
- Manage the team in charge of project implementation;
- Coordinate all the programme related activities;
- Report on a regular basis to the Secretary General on the management of programmes relating to his/her area of intervention;
- Coordinate the networking with partners, agencies and/or regional and international organizations working in this area;
- Coordinate experts’ activities in the drafting of resolutions related to his/her area of intervention;
- Monitor the security and humanitarian situation in the ICGLR Member States and keep the Secretary General and other FP-lCGLR’s bodies informed in order to find apt solutions;
- Perform other tasks assigned by the Secretary General; and
- Coordinate the drafting of reports of statutory meetings and those related to his/her area of intervention.
c) Qualifications and Experience
- Must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields: International Law, Conflict Management and Resolution, International Relations or in related fields;
- Must have at least seven (7) years professional experience in a similar position;
- Very knowledgeable about management and good governance;
- Must have a very good knowledge of either French and or English;
- Must be able to work under pressure and in a multi-cultural environment; and
- A professional experience in a regional or international organization will be an advantage.
d) To Apply
- A motivation letter to the Secretary General of FP-ICGLR;
- An updated Curriculum Vitae;
- Three (3) professional references with letters of recommendation; and
- Copies of academic degree(s) certified by a sworn notary and certificates of rendered services.
Kindly submit the complete application package by email to the following email address:
[email protected]. The Job Reference Number 001/FP-lCGLR/HR/2020 must be indicated in the subject of your cover letter.
This advertisement can also be found on the FP-lCGLRs website: www.fpcirgl.org.
Further, a copy of the complete application package must also be sent to the following address:
The Hon. Mr Speaker
National Assembly
Parliament Buildings
P.O. Box31299
LUSAKA
The closing date of receiptof applications is Wednesday, 27th January, 2021.
NOTE:
- The vacancies are open to citizens of the ICGLR Member states only.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.