Programme Manager

  • Full Time
  • Lusaka, Zambia
  • - / Month
  • Applications have closed

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

  1. Conceive, plan and implement the Peace and Security & Democracy and Good Governance programme;
  2. Manage the team in charge of project implementation;
  3. Coordinate all the programme related activities;
  4. Report on a regular basis to the Secretary General on the management of programmes relating to his/her area of intervention;
  5. Coordinate the networking with partners, agencies and/or regional and international organizations working in this area;
  6. Coordinate experts’ activities in the drafting of resolutions related to his/her area of intervention;
  7. 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;
  8. Perform other tasks assigned by the Secretary General; and
  9. 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:

  1. The vacancies are open to citizens of the ICGLR Member states only.
  2. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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