SUSTAINABLE VILLAGE ZAMBIA
VOLUNTARY TECHNICAL ADVISOR – GRANT DEVELOPMENT
SUSTAINABLE VILLAGE ZAMBIA (SUVIZA) is a registered Not-for-profit non-governmental organisation under section 13 of the NGOs Act No. 16 of 2009 of the Laws of Zambia. We are dedicated to working with local communities towards building their resilience & adaptation capacities necessary for confronting increasing climate impacts using nature-based solutions and strengthened local level organisational and skillset capacities. Our programming is anchored on the doctrine of evidence-based Local Climate Action realised through the following focus areas:
o Disaster preparedness and Local Climate Action, encompassing local climate governance and justice
o Environmental management and ecosystem restoration
o Livelihood support
o Child protection
o Youths and women empowerment
o Case management
o Capacity building
o Research and development
Key Accountabilities for the Role
The Grants Development Advisor will lead the identification of potential sponsors for our prioritised interventions by thematic area and spearhead the development of concept notes, technical and financial proposals. The Advisor will further provide technical surge support to Programmes staff as part of in-house capacity building efforts.
Remuneration
As part of the Voluntary Technical Team, the Grants Development Advisor will receive a prorated percentage from the administrative budget line to be agreed upon with the successful candidate from every successful proposal.
Desirable Education and Skillset
The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines, including Development Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration, Project Management, Economics, and other social sciences with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. A postgraduate qualification with at least 2 years post-qualifying experience will be desirable.
Desired Experience
Practical experience in having delivered successful grant applications is desirable. Experience in humanitarian and general development work is asset.
Nature of Work
Largely remote work, from any part of the world is assured, to secure the successful candidates’ convenience.
Mode of Application
Interested persons that wish to be part of a life-changing experience our target communities have been waiting for are encouraged to send in pdf their abridged CVs (maximum 3 pages) and a cover letter that demonstrate their earned reputation in grant / proposal development, addressed to:
The Executive Director
Sustainable Village Zambia
National Secretariat, P.O. Box 30088, Lusaka – Zambia
Email: suviza365@gmail.com
Deadline: Open until filled.
