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P370027

Description

Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties – both for commercial and home garden planting.
The purpose is to achieve maximum sales profitability, growth and market infiltration within an assigned geographical area by effectively promoting and selling Starke Ayres’ approved range of products within the framework of Company policy as determined from time to time.
The following position has become available for a Promoter:Field Promoter to be based in Chipata: Eastern Province (Zambia)
Zambia Market Analysis
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establishes, develops, and maintains business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned geographical area to generate new business for the organization’s products/services.
Identifies priority products for his/her area.
Identifies priority customers in line with the priority products in his/her area.
Is responsible for formulating a customer Sales plan. Implements and monitors such a strategy on a weekly and monthly basis.
Canvasses existing and potential customers regularly in accordance with pre-determined sales routes, calling cycles and appointments.
Inform and update existing and potential customers regularly with regard to product information, price lists, specials etc.
Promotes priority products based on customer needs and product benefits.
Follows up on customers without orders. Keeps abreast of product applications, technical services, market conditions, competitor activities.
Contacts customers regularly, pre-empting and addressing any potential problems swiftly and efficiently.
Expedites the resolution of customer problems and complaints.
Provides necessary advice and information which will ensure that the products are utilized to their maximum potential.
Ensures thorough preparation is done prior to customer visits which includes information pertaining to sales history and forward planning of the customer.
General networking in the industry and region to identify potential sales opportunities and follows through to expediting.
Identifies product development needs in his/her sales area.
Participates actively in the planning, conducting and evaluation of semi-commercial and / or commercial trials and demonstrations, and presentation of field days.
Continuous reporting and feedback on status and results of trials of the above trials to S & M Manager, relevant PM’s and customers.
Converts successful trial results into new business opportunities and orders.
Continuous update Sales Agronomist and Country Manager with our product shortcomings and phase 2 trial needs to increase market share in future, and report on this monthly.
Communicates orders clearly and legibly, and with all details as prescribed to the responsible area Sales Rep
Completes the relevant seed complaint documentation accurately and promptly.
Regularly submits weekly reports, expense claims and any other reports as may be required from time to time.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 12 Certificate
Diploma / Agricultural degree (preferential)
At least 2 years in the agricultural industry, including specific experience in vegetable seed sales and marketing (Essential)
Advanced general agricultural knowledge
Knowledge in soil science and fertilizer recommendation.
Pest and disease control Knowledge
Registered with with the Agricultural Institute of Zambia (ideally)

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Overview

Our client, a leading player in the mining machine manufacturing industry, is seeking to hire an Apprenticeship Coordinator to oversee and drive the success of their apprenticeship program. This role is pivotal in shaping future talent pipelines and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
Program Implementation & Planning
• Design and implement apprenticeship frameworks and curricula in collaboration with technical teams and training institutions.
• Define program objectives, timelines, and success metrics.
Stakeholder Engagement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with educational institutions, industry partners, and government bodies.
• Act as the primary liaison, ensuring clear communication and reporting progress to stakeholders.
• Identify skill and resource gaps, contributing to strategies that enhance operational effectiveness.
Recruitment & Selection
• Develop targeted recruitment strategies.
• Oversee candidate selection, interviews, assessments, and onboarding.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
• Ensure adherence to legal, safety, and educational standards.
• Identify risks, assess impacts, and implement mitigation strategies.
Monitoring & Evaluation
• Manage training rosters and On-the-Job Training (OJT) schedules.
• Coordinate closely with mentors to deliver effective OJT sessions.
• Maintain accurate apprentice records, progress reports, and compliance documentation.
Budget Management
• Oversee program budget, control costs, and track expenditures.
• Provide regular financial reports to stakeholders to ensure accountability.

Technical Competencies
• Project Management
• Apprenticeship Frameworks & Vocational Training Knowledge
• Stakeholder Management
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Leadership & Mentorship
Qualifications
• Degree in Project Management, Human Resources, Education, or equivalent experience in adult learning.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management.
• Proven experience with apprenticeship models and vocational training systems.

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Vacancy live date: 

We are looking for a Receptionist / Administrative Assistant to be providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office. Support managers and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication. Responsible for confidential and time sensitive material.
Responsibilities

Welcome visitors entering the facility, determine the nature and purpose of visit and notifies employees that their guests have arrived.
Provide general support to visitors. Provide information by answering questions and requests.
Processes and prepares all outgoing mail, i.e., readies the mail for pick-up by Macspeedy’s and DHL on a daily basis distributes all incoming mail on a daily basis.
Coordinate and maintain records for petty cash.
Prepares RFQ’s – request for quotation – (except spare parts and major components) in cooperation with colleagues and sends them to supplier. Follows up with timely receipt of quote.
Processes purchase orders (except spare parts and major components) and ensures all purchase orders are accurate (cost center, ledger account) and authorized in compliance with company policies.
Places purchase orders and ensures timely delivery of goods and services, maintain receipts in ERP and checks invoices before submitting for internal approval and to Accounts department.
Maintain office supplies (including groceries) inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing, and expediting orders for supplies, verifying receipt of supplies.
Supervises the cleaner and make sure the office and surroundings are kept clean, performs random inspections, and correct if necessary.
General Management of the office premises to ensure breakages, electrical faults, plumbing and any office enhancements are communicated to the Landlord promptly and attended to.
Process bills and make sure there sorted and paid when they are due e.g., water/electricity.
Keep vehicle files up to date (vehicle history), Arrange for service of vehicles and do purchase orders, record mileage monthly, make sure that road tax, insurance and fitness are always up to date.
Keep the business/building certificate up to date (Fire, etc.) Filling and maintaining a system for parts delivery notes/orders/picking slips and shipments.
Make local arrangement for taxi and hotel bookings for visiting or traveling colleagues.
Assist other colleagues with any additional task.
Manage the catering service for employees (take orders, ensure that price and quality are provided).

Technical Competencies

Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
Ability to effectively communicate via phone and email ensuring that all Receptionist / Administrative Assistant duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner.
Documentation and archiving
Office management

Qualifications

 Diploma in Business administration, Public administration or Business Management or related field
2 years of experience in the administrative field.

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Kalengo Phiri.

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About The Role
We are looking for an experienced Digital Marketing Manager – CRM & Marketing Automation to bridge global, regional, and local marketing teams across Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA). You will ensure marketing automation and CRM systems are used effectively to drive business impact, streamline processes, and support both marketing and sales initiatives.
This is not a hands-on admin or developer role. The ideal candidate understands how Marketo (or similar marketing automation platforms) interacts with Salesforce, translates global setups into practical regional use, and drives actionable insights from data.
Key responsibilities:
Marketing Automation & CRM

Act as a bridge between EMEA Digital Marketing, Customer-Facing Marketing Teams, Global Marketing, and M&C Hub.
Translate EMEA marketing needs into actionable requirements and coordinate with global teams on system updates and best practices.
Support lead lifecycle management, campaign automation, and audience segmentation.
Guide regional adoption of global marketing automation workflows and CRM processes.
Ensure platforms are used to drive engagement, pipeline, and revenue.

Data, Governance & Insight

Oversee data quality, integrity, and governance across marketing automation and CRM systems.
Monitor and analyze data to generate insights that drive campaigns, segmentation, and regional performance.
Ensure GDPR compliance and support consent management across EMEA.
Serve as the main contact for data-related questions in the region.

Performance & Analytics

Define KPIs and measurement frameworks with marketing teams.
Track campaign performance, funnel metrics, and pipeline contribution; provide recommendations for optimization.
Support reporting and dashboards for transparency and actionable insights.

Digital Marketing Responsibilities

SEO: On-page optimization, keywords, metadata, and technical SEO coordination.
SEM: Paid search execution, optimization, and performance reporting.
Social Media Marketing: Coordination of organic and paid campaigns with regional teams.
Email Marketing: End-to-end management through Marketo including templates, nurture flows, re-engagement programs and personalization.
Data & Analytics: Cross-channel performance tracking, dashboards, and actionable insights.
Influencer & Affiliate Marketing: Support tracking, attribution, and performance measurement.
Programmatic Advertising: Monitor audience strategy, campaign tagging, and data integrations.
Web UX/UI: Partner with product and web teams to improve experience, conversion paths, and testing programs.

What you bring:

4+ years in Marketing Operations, Marketing Automation, or CRM.
5+ years across digital marketing responsibilities as described above.
Hands-on experience with Salesforce and Marketo (or similar platforms).
Strong understanding of lead lifecycle management, campaign automation, and funnel optimization.
Experience with attribution models, reporting dashboards, and generating actionable data insights.
Familiarity with APIs, middleware, and system integrations (not expected to develop).
Ability to work cross-functionally and translate EMEA business needs into global initiatives.
Comfortable in a large, matrix organization.
Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and committed to operational excellence.
Experience supporting large-scale events is a plus.

This role has an EMEA scope, with flexibility on the hiring location based on where the successful candidate is based
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that’s why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
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Hiring: Commercial & Technical Support Assistant For Angel Oak Technologies
Lusaka, Zambia
Application Deadline: 6th March
We operate in intelligent surveillance, automation systems, networking infrastructure, and large-scale technology rollouts across government, mining, and commercial sectors. Our work involves advanced solutions aligned with global brands such as Hikvision and Huawei.
This role is ideal for someone who is strong with numbers, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with technical products.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing professional quotations and cost breakdowns
Calculating freight and logistics costs (local & international)
Supplier price comparisons and margin calculations
Assisting with tender documentation
Coordinating procurement and order tracking
General administrative and operational support

What We’re Looking For:

Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or related field
Minimum 2 years experience in quotations, procurement, or commercial admin
Strong Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, costing sheets, markups)
Ability to understand technical product specifications
High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Professional  communication skills
Experience in CCTV, networking, automation, or working with mining/government clients will be an added advantage.

This Role Is For Someone Who:

Thinks commercially
Understands margins and costing
Is proactive and solutions-driven
Can work independently and handle confidential information

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Who We Are

ZemiTek, LLC is a Woman-Owned, SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) based in the Washington, DC metro area. We have a strong record delivering innovative and high-quality solutions. Since 2007, ZemiTek has provided technical assistance, project management, information technology (IT), knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, training and learning development, and institutional support services.

Position Description

LEAP Program Description
Global Solutions Ventures (GSV) – a joint-venture partnership between ZemiTek, LLC and Dexis Consulting Group – is implementing the Long-term Exceptional Technical Assistance Project (LEAP Global), a mechanism originally used by USAID to battle against infectious diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases, and pandemic influenza. As of July 1, 2025, LEAP Global transitioned to the U.S. Department of State (DOS). This initiative aims to address the complex human resource challenges faced by national infectious disease programs in the USA-supported countries.

The intervention of this project is to hire and embed technical expert advisors and subject matter experts within government entities. By directly embedding the technical expertise within the national programs, LEAP provides long-term, sustainable lifesaving support to empower host governments to lead and manage key aspects of their infectious disease portfolios and improve coordination between the U.S. Government and the host country.
About the Position
The Finance Advisor will provide targeted HIV-specific technical support to strengthen program implementation, financial compliance, and reporting accuracy across all HIV-related activities, in alignment with the Presidential Executive Order (EO) directives on life-saving humanitarian assistance (LHA). This support will include guiding the National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council (NAC) on budget alignment with HIV program priorities and enhancing the capacity of implementing teams to plan, track, and report HIV expenditures effectively. The aim is to improve the quality, efficiency, and accountability of HIV program financing while supporting timely and accurate financial documentation. The Finance Advisor will report to the Team Leader and the NAC-appointed finance/resource tracking focal person. Outputs will be reviewed by NAC and relevant counterparts as designated. The Finance Advisor will report to the U.S. Department of State on monthly basis, as detailed in the “Reporting” section. The Advisor will support the NAC in carrying out life-saving humanitarian assistance (LHA) service delivery in full alignment with the new Presidential Executive Order (EO) directives.
Work Location: Zambia

Responsibilities

To provide costing, resource mapping, and financing analysis inputs that strengthen the feasibility and sustainability of the NAC three-year strategic projection. The role will strengthen the National AIDS Strategic Framework (NASF)-aligned results framework and ensure the three-year strategic projection is supported by a clear, measurable, and feasible indicator and target package aligned with national data systems and Global Fund performance requirements.
 
Specific responsibilities and tasks in relation to the Grant Cycle 8 Global Fund application:

Review existing costing, expenditure, resource tracking and financing analyses relevant to the NASF 2023-2027 and the planned priorities.
Develop a high-level costing estimate for the three-year strategic projection, including key assumptions, unit costs where available, and linkages to prioritized interventions.
Conduct resource mapping and financing gap analysis for the next three years (domestic resources, partner resources and anticipated Global Fund contributions), as feasible within available data.
Support articulation of the financing and sustainability narrative for domestic resource mobilization in line with sustainability road map including considerations and financial risk mitigation.
Propose a practical costing and resource summary table (and supporting notes) that can be adapted into the grant budget narrative and implementation arrangements.
Support consultations and validation meetings, including documenting finance-related feedback and incorporating it into final deliverables.

Role-specific deliverables in relation to the Grant Cycle 8 Global Fund application:

Costing and resource mapping summary for the three-year projection (with assumptions and limitations clearly stated).
Financing gap analysis and suggested options to address key gaps (brief narrative note).
Costing/resource tables suitable for inclusion in the strategic projection.
Necessary inputs for a complete GC8 Application (to be determined)

REPORTING
The Senior Advisor/Team Lead will submit monthly reports to the U.S. Department of State submitted by the 5th day of the following month. Reporting to and receiving technical guidance from the NAC Director General (DG) or his designate, the Advisor will work closely with the U.S. Department of State (DoS)/Zambia and LEAP Global teams. Based at the NAC Secretariat in Lusaka, the Advisor will coordinate site visits and any extended off-site work with the NAC DG or designate and DoS/Zambia. Quarterly meetings will be held with DoS/Zambia to review progress and priorities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in financial management or accounting, management or business administration is required.
Postgraduate qualification in health economics, public finance, accounting/finance, public health, development economics, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in health programme costing, budgeting, financing analysis, and/or resource mapping, preferably in HIV/TB programmes.
Demonstrated experience with donor-funded programme budgeting.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to work with incomplete data and transparently document assumptions.
Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate technical costing information to non-technical audiences.
Experience with national health financing reforms, domestic resource mobilization, and sustainability planning.
Familiarity with Zambia’s public financial management context and health financing landscape (advantage).
Advanced Excel-based costing and modelling skills.
Proven team leadership and mentorship skills.
Demonstrated experience aligning work to results and performance frameworks.
Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, including working with government, local organizations, and community representatives.
Excellent analytical, writing, and synthesis skills, with demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines.
Demonstrated technical leadership, programme management, and problem-solving skills.
At least five years of experience with, or strong knowledge of, Global Fund operating procedures and financial management processes.
Understanding of USG rules and regulations preferred.
Ability to work effectively with a broad range of Ministry of Health, NAC, and USG personnel and partners.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve consensus on policy, programme, and administrative matters.
Strong communication skills for both health and non-health audiences.
Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing.
Excellent verbal communication skills, tact, and diplomacy to build sustainable working relationships with public and private organizations.
Excellent written communication skills for preparing reports, documentation, and briefing papers.
Strong computer skills for implementing, analyzing, monitoring, and managing activity goals, inputs, outcomes, and achievements.
Experience in teaching, training, and capacity building.
Experience working with key stakeholders in HIV/TB/STI programming, preferably national stakeholders and international donors.
Work authorization in Zambia is required.

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and competent Apprenticeship Coordinator to design, implement and manage a structured apprenticeship program that develops skilled talent aligned with the organization’s workforce needs.
Responsibilities
Program Implementation and Planning

Design and implement the framework and curriculum for the apprenticeship program in collaboration with technical departments and external training institutions.
Define program goals, timelines and success metrics.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including educational institutions, industry partners and government bodies.
Serve as the main point of contact, report progress to stakeholders and facilitate clear communication among all team members.
Identify and assess organizational gaps in skills, resources, and processes, and contribute to strategies that address these gaps to enhance operational effectiveness.

Education
Recruitment and Selection

Develop recruitment strategies targeting suitable candidates
Oversee the selection process including interviews, assessments and onboarding

Compliance and Quality

Ensure the program complies with legal requirements, safety regulations and educational standards and maintain high standards of quality.
Identify potential risks, assess their impact, and develop strategies to mitigate them

Monitoring and Evaluation

Prepare and management apprentices training roster and OJT schedule
Coordinate closely with assigned Mentors to plan and execute On the Job Training (OJT) sessions in alignment with the defined program scope
Maintain accurate and up to date apprentice records, progress reports, attendance logs, and compliance documents.
Track apprentice progress and performance.
Conduct regular reviews and adjust program components as and when needed.
Prepare reports for management and external stakeholders.
Contribute to the long-term sustainability of the program by proactively identifying future needs, risks, and opportunities, and integrating these into strategic planning and operational decisions.

Budget Responsibility

Responsible for managing the project budget, which includes controlling costs.
Regularly track spending against the budget to identify discrepancies early. Proactively manage risks and potential deviations.
Provide clear and regular reports on the program’s financial status to stakeholders, to encourage accountability and buy-in.

Employment Resources
Technical
Competencies

Project Management Proficiency in planning, executing and monitoring projects using tools like MS Project, Gantt charts. Ability to manage timelines, budgets and resources effectively Skilled in assessment and mitigation strategies.
Technical Knowledge of Apprenticeship Frameworks

Understanding Of Apprenticeship Standards And Technical Qualifications.
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements for apprenticeship programs.
Experience in developing and implementing training pipelines.

Stakeholder Management Strong  communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at different levels. Ability to align program objectives with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations. Experience in managing cross-functional teams.
Data Analysis and Reporting Ability to analyze program performance metrics and generate actionable insights. Proficiency in tools like Excel, Power BI or other data visualization software. Skilled in preparing (detailed) reports for stakeholders.
Leadership and Mentorship Capability to lead teams, inspire collaboration and drive program success. Experience in mentoring apprentices and supporting their career development.

Qualifications;

Degree in Project Management, Human Resources, Education or relevant experience in Adult learning.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in project management.
Experience with apprenticeship models and (vocational) training systems.
Strong organizational and communication skills.

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Kalengo Phiri.
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