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The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is the implementing agency of the Federal Republic of Germany for technical and international cooperation. It offers flexible, sustainable and effective solutions in political, economic and social change processes. Most of the work of GIZ is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). GIZ also operates on behalf of other German ministries as well as public and private bodies in Germany and abroad. These include the European Commission, the United Nations, the World Bank and governments of other countries.
The Global Project Responsible Land Governance (LAND) aims to strengthen land governance in Zambia creating the basis for more inclusive agricultural development, environmental protection and delivery on Zambia’s Rio Convention commitments. At the national level, the project works closely with relevant ministries, civil society, traditional authorities and the private sector to advance responsible, gender-responsive land governance, strengthen women’s land rights and secure recognition of customary rights at Chiefdom level. At the local level, it supports participatory land-use planning and mapping initiatives that feed into district-level Integrated Development Plans and national spatial planning. A central focus of the project is strengthening women’s participation in land governance at all levels. This includes supporting the nomination of women to decision-making bodies and committees, providing training on rights and responsibilities in land governance processes, offering legal advice and ensuring that women’s land rights are explicitly recognised in national policy dialogue and at Chiefdom level.
In this context, the project is seeking a suitable candidate for the following position:
Advisor Responsible Land Governance (Salary Band 4) – based in Lusaka
REF: GIZ_RLG_LGA
Main tasks and responsibilities: 

The Advisor will drive the project’s engagement at the national level, working closely with different government institutions, civil society, traditional authorities and the private sector.
Fostering multi-stakeholder platforms bringing together government institutions, civil society organisations, traditional decision-makers and private sector actors to advance responsible, gender-responsive land governance
Conducting workshops to review policies, laws and strategies that promote responsible, gender-responsive land governance in support of Zambia’s commitments under the Rio Conventions
Organising meetings to strengthen inter-ministerial dialogue on the implementation of the Rio Conventions in Zambia
Developing awareness campaigns on land, climate, forests and biodiversity that address both women and men, using culturally relevant communication approaches that reflect gender-specific knowledge gaps and roles
Perform any other duties as assigned by project management

Qualifications and Requirements:

Master’s degree or equivalent in land governance, land administration, law, political science, development studies, agricultural economics, environmental management, or a related field.
Applicants are expected to have their academic certificates verified by Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

Professional experience:

At least 8 years of professional experience in land governance, land administration, or related policy and advisory work
Proven experience working with government institutions, traditional authorities, civil society organisations and/or the private sector on land-related issues
Demonstrated experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder processes, policy dialogues or inter-ministerial coordination
Experience in technical and/or legal advisory work on policies, laws and strategies, including drafting policy recommendations or review documents
Experience in designing and conducting workshops, training formats and awareness campaigns on land, environment, climate or gender-related topics

Other knowledge and additional competences:

Sound understanding of Zambia’s land tenure system, including the interplay between statutory and customary land rights, and familiarity with the National Land Policy and related legislation
Solid knowledge of gender-responsive approaches in land governance, including women’s land rights and the role of traditional authorities at Chiefdom level
Understanding of participatory land-use planning, fit-for-purpose land documentation, and land information systems
Strong facilitation, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior government officials, traditional leaders and grassroots stakeholders
Excellent writing and analytical skills, including the ability to distil complex policy content into clear recommendations
High level of intercultural and gender sensitivity; ability to work in politically sensitive environments
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams independently

The successful candidate will be expected to start employment with GIZ, on a fixed term contract.
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Company Description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

Job Description

Role purpose

To sell and promote Syngenta Vegetables Seeds to all assigned existing customer portfolios and prospective accounts in Copperbelt and North Western
Dimensions

Financial: Revenue $, Budget $
People: Direct reports – None, Indirect reports – Promoter/Merchandisers
Geographic Scope: Number of sites: Copperbelt and Northwestern

Responsibilities

To sell and promote Syngenta Vegs Seeds to all assigned existing customer portfolios and prospective accounts like Young Plant Raisers.
Directly manage identified key Agro distributors, take orders and coordinate deliveries and payments
Create demand by running demo trials and participate on field days/expositions, execute campaign plans agreed with Marketing Operation Lead.
Share demand plan/forecast with Operations team monthly.
Run a certain amount of screening trials in EZ capture to support future New Product Introductions and provide feedback to Product Development Specialists.
Support the promoters and merchandisers in their daily activities.
Provide sales training to Agro dealers, Stockists and Agents.
Ensure all customers are handled and serviced within accepted Syngenta policy and standards with the use of Salesforce.com.
Provide timely monthly sales report to Africa South Vegs Operations manager and join monthly S&OP meetings.

Qualifications

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

Critical knowledge

BSC degree in an agricultural related field
Member of AIZ
ZAQA certified qualifications

Critical experience

3 years plus experience in sales (experience in Agro industry will be an added bonus)

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

Strong Communication, Interpersonal & Influencing Skills
Concern for standards
Fluency in written and spoken English

Critical leadership capabilities

Strategic view

Additional Information

Critical success factors & key challenges

Build understanding of Vegetable Sales objectives, focus and priorities within the organization ensuring in time and qualitative delivery of strategy
Manage priorities
Working in matrix organization
Build strong relationship with farmers and Territory teams
Gain stakeholder support
Facilitate the transition, anticipate blockage and profit from opportunities

Innovations
Employees may, as part of his/her role and maybe through multifunctional teams, participate in the creation and design of innovative solutions. In this context, Employee may contribute to inventions, designs, other work product, including know-how, copyrights, software, innovations, solutions, and other intellectual assets.

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ZAMPEAK INNOVATIONS LIMITED
Recruitment Announcement
Position
competitive game Player / Gaming Assistant / Game Operations Assistant
Job Responsibilities

Participate in legitimate online gaming projects assigned by the company.
Resume builder

Complete gaming tasks, account operations, and related gaming activities.

Work with team members in gaming squads, gaming assistance, activities, and online competitions.

Comply with gaming platform rules and company regulations.

Maintain a positive working attitude and teamwork spirit.

Complete other duties assigned by supervisors.

Important Notice

The company operates legitimate competitive and gaming-related business activities.
This position does NOT involve:

Gambling

Online scams/fraud

Money laundering

Illegal transactions

Illegal promotion

Any activities that violate Zambian laws and regulations

The company strictly complies with Zambian labour laws and related regulations.
Requirements

Passionate about video games and the competitive industry.

Familiar with basic PC or mobile gaming operations.

Responsible and willing to follow work arrangements.

Good teamwork and communication skills.

Gaming experience is an advantage.Must be 18 years old or

above.

Basic Chinese or English communication skills are preferred.

Salary & Benefits

Monthly Salary: 1200K–7000K depending on performance and ability.

Lunch provided.

Comfortable, safe, and professional working environment provided.

Outstanding performers may receive bonuses and promotion opportunities.

Work Location
Lusaka, Zambia
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Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) is a nationally registered NGO working with development projects in the fields of education, health, agriculture and other poverty alleviation programmes. Projects are carried out in all the provinces of Zambia reaching over 1 million people. Key funding partners include the Government of Zambia, national and international development organisations (EU, Global Fund, WFP and more) as well as private sector organisations.

DAPP in Zambia is seeking qualified and experienced individuals to fill the position of District Coordinator in the Transformative Emergency Response Nutrition Improvement in Zambia (TERNIZA) project.
The project aims to build resilience among vulnerable smallholder farmers in Zambia, especially women and youth, enabling them to withstand climate shocks, increase agricultural productivity, and improve nutrition.
Duty Station: Kazungula
Essential Job Functions include:
1.1 Program Management 
a)    Manages all operations related to the drought recovery programs according to the work plan, program document and implementation strategy.
b)    Troubleshoots, as needed, to prevent disruptions in daily program activities.
c)    Provides technical support to the smallholder farmers enrolled for the implementation of all program activities ensuring the program goals are met in terms of timeliness, quantity and quality.
d)    Works with the whole team in the districts and ensures that activities and results are monitored and evaluated in regard to effectiveness, efficiency and impact of the program’s components, and makes appropriate recommendations for improvement.
e)    Enhances capacities and skills of smallholder farmers, especially women and the youth to diversify production, improve productivity through training, targeted extension support and capacity-building programs

f)     Advances livelihoods restoration and development, financial literacy and inclusion for women and youth farmers through capacity building activities and linkage to affordable finance including using digital tools
g)    Enhances access to safe and Nutritious Foods for all, through access to markets, agro-processing, and value addition, and improving nutrition education.
1.2 Oversight of Design, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
(a)   Works with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team to ensure that the M&E systems of individual indicators are of high quality, providing regular impact and process data and that data collected meets the required standard.
(b)   Shares results, findings, lessons learnt internally as well as externally
Educational Resources
1.3 Oversight of Finance
(a)  Monitors and manages the budget and financing expenses ensuring that they are within the framework of regulations and procedures for DAPP.
(b)  Keeps oversight to ensure that the project gets the most value for money spent.
1.4 Representation and diplomacy
a)    Coordinates with the Line Ministries in the district and other key partners and stakeholders and local leadership in the operation areas.
b)    Communicates with the various Partners both government line Ministries and the private sector at district and community level.
2.    Required Qualifications
2.1 Diploma in Agronomy, General Agriculture Sciences, Agricultural Extension or related fields.

2.2 Degree in General Agriculture will be an added advantage.
2.3 At least five (5) years of professional and leadership experience with an NGO in agricultural extension services, micro financing, nutrition, or seed and agro-chemical related fields.
2.4 Demonstrated and proven leadership managing similar projects.

2.5 Good understanding of concepts and issues of smallholder farmers and nutrition.
2.6 Knowledge of and experience in Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices/Climate services.
2.7 Strong interpersonal skills and excellent team player
2.8 Good facilitation skills
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The Clinical and Wellness Officer is responsible for the delivery and coordination of primary healthcare, emergency first response, and workforce wellness services across project sites in Zambia, with cross-border operational support into the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The role ensures the effective functioning of site-based clinics and first aid stations, providing timely medical response, occupational health support, and holistic employee wellbeing services in remote and high-risk operational environments.
Beyond clinical care, the position plays a key role in promoting mental health, psychosocial wellbeing, and preventative healthcare across the workforce, while also supporting approved community health and outreach initiatives.
This is a dual-function role combining clinical healthcare delivery and structured wellness support, requiring a proactive, compassionate, and field-oriented healthcare professional capable of operating independently while aligning closely with HSSE, medical, and operational standards.
The role is based in Mwense, Zambia, with travel to operational sites as required, including the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Key Requirements for the Position:

Diploma or Degree in Clinical Medicine, Nursing, or a related healthcare field
Valid and active HPCZ and/or GNC registration
Minimum 3 years’ experience in occupational health, emergency response, site clinics, or remote healthcare environments
Certified training in counselling, psychosocial support, or mental health support will be an added advantage
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; ALS, Trauma Care, or Emergency First Aid certification advantageous
Experience in primary healthcare, first aid, occupational health, wellness programmes, or community healthcare initiatives
Strong clinical judgement, interpersonal, counselling, and reporting skills
Ability to work independently in remote and high-pressure operational environments
High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
Valid driver’s licence required
Fluency in English and Bemba
Must be a Zambian National.

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
SALES REPRESENTATIVE-LUSAKA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Maintain positive business relationship with customers to maximize sale• Present, promote, and sell product/services using solid argument to existing and prospective customers• Supply supervisors with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities and potential for new product and services• Ensure that customer satisfaction is upheld on a daily basis• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends• Continuously improve through feedback by performing cost-benefit and need analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs• Expedite the resolution of customers problems and complaints to maximize customer satisfactions• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcome with schedule• Coordinate sales efforts with the team members and other departments• Analyze the territory/market potential, track sales and status report• Ensure company procedures and laid down rules are followed• Ensure that customers are properly welcomed• Ensuring that monthly reports are submitted on 05th of every month• Ensuring that the working place is clean at all times• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have a full grade 12 certificate• Must have a certificate or diploma in business related programs• Must be computer literate• Must have good communication and problem-solving skills• Must have a minimum of 1 year working experience
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