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1. JOB PURPOSE
The Real Estate Executive is responsible for identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and securing suitable land parcels for the development of UNO Energies filling stations across Zambia. The role requires a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape governing petroleum retail site development, including compliance with the Energy Regulation Board (ERB), local councils, the Road Development Agency (RDA), ZEMA, WARMA, and other statutory bodies. The executive will build and sustain strategic relationships with government institutions, landowners, and community stakeholders to ensure timely acquisition of permits and approvals, while upholding the highest standards of professional ethics.
2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Land Identification & Acquisition
•      Conduct nationwide surveys to identify strategic land sites suitable for filling station development in both urban and rural areas.
•      Assess sites against ERB, RDA, and local council zoning and development requirements before recommending to management.
•      Prepare site evaluation reports including traffic counts, proximity analyses, environmental considerations, and commercial viability assessments.
•      Source and manage a pipeline of prospective sites and maintain an active property database.
•      Coordinate with surveyors, valuers, and legal teams to conduct due diligence on identified parcels.
B. Regulatory Compliance & Statutory Liaison
•      Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key statutory bodies including:
•      Energy Regulation Board (ERB) – for petroleum retail site licensing and safety compliance.
•      Local Councils (City, Municipal & District) – for land use consents, building permits, and planning approvals.
•      Road Development Agency (RDA) – for access road, driveway, and setback approvals.
•      Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) – for environmental impact assessments.
•      Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) – for site drainage and water use approvals.
•      Zambia Land Alliance & Ministry of Lands – for title deed verification and land registry compliance.
•      Track statutory requirements and regulatory changes affecting filling station development and advise management proactively.
•      Prepare and submit permit applications and follow up diligently to ensure timely approvals.
•      Liaise with legal counsel to ensure all land agreements, leases, and title documents are properly executed.
C. Negotiation & Transaction Management
•      Lead negotiations with landowners, developers, and agents to secure lease or purchase agreements on commercially favourable terms.
•      Prepare heads of terms, letters of intent, and support the legal team in drafting and reviewing Sale/Lease Agreements.
•      Manage all communication and documentation throughout the transaction lifecycle from initial contact to title transfer.
•      Ensure all negotiations are conducted transparently, ethically, and in the best interest of UNO Energies and the counterparty.
D. Government & Stakeholder Relations
•      Build and maintain long-term, trusted relationships with government officials, traditional leaders, ward councillors, and community representatives.
•      Represent UNO Energies professionally at government offices, council meetings, and stakeholder engagements.
•      Facilitate community consultations where required as part of the ERB/ZEMA permit process.
•      Provide regular briefings to management on the status of government relations and permit timelines.
E. Field Travel & Market Intelligence
•      Undertake extensive travel across Zambia, including remote rural and peri-urban areas, to prospect and evaluate land opportunities.
•      Monitor competitor filling station locations, market trends, and growth corridors to inform site selection strategy.
•      Develop regional networks of brokers, local agents, traditional authorities, and community leaders.
F. Reporting & Administration
•      Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all site visits, negotiations, permit applications, and correspondence.
•      Submit weekly progress reports to the Head of Business Development and monthly pipeline summaries to management.
•      Manage site acquisition budgets and ensure expenditure is properly documented and within approved limits.
3. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications
•      Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Land Economy, Land Management, Business Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field.
•      Professional membership of the Zambia Institute of Estate Agents (ZIEA) or equivalent is an added advantage.
•    All academic qualifications must be certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)
Experience
•      Minimum 3–5 years of proven experience in real estate, land acquisition, or property development.
•      Experience working with or within the petroleum/energy sector is a strong advantage.
•      Demonstrated track record of successfully navigating Zambian statutory and regulatory processes (ERB, RDA, local councils, ZEMA).
•      Experience in negotiating commercial land transactions including leases and outright purchases.
4. KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Technical Skills
•      Strong knowledge of Zambian land law, property law, and real estate regulations.
•      Familiarity with ERB petroleum retail site standards, RDA road access guidelines, and local council planning frameworks.
•      Ability to read and interpret survey plans, land title documents, and zoning maps.
•      Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and property management tools.
Interpersonal & Behavioural Competencies
•      Exceptional negotiation and persuasion skills with the ability to create win-win outcomes.
•      Strong relationship-building ability across government, traditional, and private sector stakeholders.
•      High level of personal integrity, transparency, and commitment to ethical practice.
•      Self-motivated, results-driven, and capable of working independently in the field with minimal supervision.
•      Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; local Zambian languages are an added advantage.
•      Cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse communities across urban and rural Zambia.
•      Ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities simultaneously under deadline pressure.
5. WORKING CONDITIONS
•      The role involves extensive travel — up to 60–70% of working time — across all provinces of Zambia, including remote rural areas.
•      The candidate must be willing to work flexible hours and weekends when business demands require.
•     The position may require overnight stays in the field during land prospecting assignments
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About Talent House Ltd: 
We are a leading recruitment and HR consulting firm that operates as a link between people and companies in achieving a shared purpose. We offer creative, effective and flexible solutions that not only help individuals discover their career paths but also provide organisations with talent they can recruit, develop and retain.
About the role:
Our client is seeking an admin and accounting officer to join their team. This role is responsible for ensuring smooth administrative operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the delivery of high-quality, professional services to clients.
The ideal candidate is highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities across different businesses, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Administrative Operations (Internal & Client Support)

Manage day-to-day administrative operations for Talent House
Maintain organised filing systems (physical and digital)
Coordinate meetings, calendars, and internal scheduling
Prepare professional documents (contracts, reports, proposals, invoices)
Support onboarding documentation for Talent House and client employees
Ensure proper record-keeping for HR and compliance documentation

2. Accounting & Financial Management

Maintain accurate financial records (income, expenses, reconciliations)
Prepare and issue invoices to clients
Track receivables and follow up on outstanding payments
Process payments and manage expense tracking
Support monthly financial reporting and basic management accounts
Assist with budgeting and cash flow tracking
Liaise with external accountants/auditors where required

3. Client Support (Key Differentiator)

Provide administrative and accounting support to assigned clients
Support client payroll coordination (where applicable)
Assist in setting up basic financial and admin systems for clients
Ensure timely and professional communication with clients
Maintain confidentiality across multiple client accounts

4. HR & Recruitment Support

Support recruitment coordination (interviews, scheduling, documentation)
Prepare offer letters and employment contracts
Maintain candidate and employee records
Assist in onboarding processes for client organisations
Support HR documentation and reporting

5. Systems & Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve administrative and financial processes
Support implementation of systems (HR, finance, document management)
Ensure consistency and standardisation across internal and client processes

Key Deliverables

Accurate and up-to-date financial records
Timely and professional invoicing and collections
Well-organised documentation and filing systems
Efficient administrative support across multiple workstreams
High-quality client service and responsiveness

Desired Experience 

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum 2–4 years’ experience in an admin/accounting role
Experience with SMEs, startups, or professional services firms is highly desirable
Experience supporting multiple stakeholders or clients is an advantage

Skills and Competencies:

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (essential)
Experience with accounting software (e.g. Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, or similar)
Strong document preparation skills (Word, PowerPoint)
Basic understanding of payroll processes and statutory compliance in Zambia
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
High level of organisation and time management
Ability to manage multiple priorities across different clients
Professional communication skills (written and verbal)
High integrity and confidentiality
Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset

Compensation:
The incumbent will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
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About Talent House Ltd: 
We are a leading recruitment and HR consulting firm that operates as a link between people and companies in achieving a shared purpose. We offer creative, effective and flexible solutions that not only help individuals discover their career paths but provide organizations with talent they can recruit, develop and retain.
About the role:
Our client provides Vehicle Collateral-Based Loans and Import Financing at very fair rates and is looking for a motivated and results-driven Loan / Sales officer to identify potential clients, promote loan products, assess customer needs, and support the loan application process. The ideal candidate should have strong sales skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to build lasting client relationships while achieving sales targets.
Key Responsibilities:

1.  *Business Development:* Responsible for the development, consultation, and relationship maintenance of auto collateral loan clients (with or without GPS/physical vehicle impound). Achieve monthly and quarterly loan disbursement targets.
2.  *Channel Development:* Expand cooperative channels such as used car dealerships, auto finance companies, insurance agents, and auto repair service providers to establish stable client acquisition sources.
3.  *Due Diligence:* Conduct preliminary screening of client qualifications, including but not limited to vehicle appraisal, credit check, repayment capacity analysis, and verification of the authenticity of the loan purpose.
4.  *Post-Loan Management:* Responsible for loan tracking and collection.

Required Qualifications & Experience

* *Experience:* Minimum 2 years of experience in auto collateral loans, auto finance, leasing, pawnshops, or related fields.
* *Driver’s License:* A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive various common vehicle models proficiently.
* *Market Ability:* Preference for candidates with existing resources in used car dealerships, agencies, or car owner networks.
* *Appraisal Ability:* Familiar with market trends for mainstream vehicle models.
* *Communication & Negotiation:* Skilled in communicating with clients, quickly building trust, and facilitating deal closures.
* *Risk Awareness:* Ability to detect potential fraud risks.

Compensation:
* *Base Salary:* K5,000 .
* *Commission:* Tiered commission of 5% to 8% of business revenue generated.
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Job Vacancy: Branch Store Manager (Solwezi)
Company: Sanji Footwear Hub Limited (Crabkids Zambia Distributor)Location: To be based in Solwezi, ZambiaEmployment Type: Full-Time

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Sanji Footwear Hub Limited trading as Crabkids Zambia Distributor is a leading retail footwear brand dedicated to providing high-quality, fashionable, and comfortable school footwear, school bags, safety boots and school uniforms. We are seeking a highly organized, results-oriented Branch youth to join our team to oversee operations and drive commercial success at our Solwezi branch.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Branch Store Manager will be fully accountable for the day-to-day operations of the Solwezi retail outlet. This role requires a strategic leader who can maximize sales turnover, manage inventory controls, and cultivate a high-performing team focused on premium customer service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Performance: Achieve and exceed monthly and annual sales targets.
Operational Excellence: Oversee daily cash handling, banking, and store opening/closing procedures.
Inventory Management: Direct stock control, conduct regular audits, and minimize stock shrinkage.
Team Leadership: Recruit, train, mentor, and schedule staff to ensure optimal floor coverage when need arises.
Visual Merchandising: Implement corporate merchandising standards to optimize product presentation.
Customer Relations: Resolve escalated customer inquiries and maintain high service standards.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with  health, safety, and corporate retail policies.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education: Diploma in marketing or Business administration, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of proven experience in retail store management.
Location: To be based in Solwezi, or fully prepared to relocate immediately.
Competencies: Strong financial literacy, analytical capabilities, and excellent leadership skills.
Tech Skills: Proficiency in Point of Sale (POS) software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Remuneration & Benefits

Performance-driven
Professional development and career progression opportunities.
Exclusive staff discount scheme.

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Job Description

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER-MONITORING
Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly motivated and committed individual for the position of Senior Environmental Officer-Monitoring to join the Environmental  team. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
Committing to Zero Harm
Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Environmental Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring full implementation of the environmental monitoring and measurement programme in line with the environmental management systems, In accordance with national requirements and best practice standards.
Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Ensure organisational compliance with applicable environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, and permit conditions.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and compliance frameworks.
Oversee the effective implementation and maintenance of the Environmental Data Management System to support monitoring and measurement activities.
Coordinate potable water and environmental water monitoring programmes in accordance with Environmental Management Plan (EMP) commitments.
Ensure compliance with Barrick Environmental Standards, including Water Conservation and Incident Reporting & Investigation protocols.
Maintain and manage water analysis databases, ensuring data integrity, timely updates, trend analysis, and preparation of comprehensive monitoring reports.
Review, implement, and maintain the site Water Management Plan.
Lead the implementation and maintenance of the site-wide water balance system, ensuring ongoing calibration, accuracy, and regular updates as custodian of the process.
Ensure the upkeep and continuous improvement of environmental monitoring plans and measurement systems.
Monitor, audit, and report on environmental performance, proactively identifying risks, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
Provide accurate environmental data for the preparation and submission of statutory reports to regulatory authorities and key stakeholders.
Conduct environmental inspections, internal audits, and compliance assessments to ensure operational adherence to environmental obligations.
Maintain accurate environmental monitoring records, documentation, and databases in accordance with compliance and reporting requirements.
Provide technical guidance, support, and training to employees and contractors on environmental monitoring and measurement requirements.
Review projects and operational activities to identify environmental risks, compliance gaps, and mitigation opportunities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen environmental systems and ensure alignment with recognised standards such as ISO 14001.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:
 

Full Grade 12 Certificate. 
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental  Science, Mine Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum of five (5) years’ direct experience in environmental management, including at least three (3) years within an industrial or mining environment with demonstrated experience engaging with regulatory authorities.
Proven experience in the implementation and management of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and environmental data management databases.
Strong background in environmental data collection, analysis, management, and statistical interpretation.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively within demanding operational environments.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Advanced computer literacy, including proficiency in spreadsheet applications, presentation software, and environmental or GIS/mapping software.

 
What We Can Offer You:
 

A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation.

 

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Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

 
Job Purpose:
The key purpose of this role is the full responsibility for planning, reporting and control cycle of Supply (VIC, FIC, ZBB) on a monthly, quarterly and year end base for the plant.
 
Key Outputs and Responsibilities:
 
Annual Plan / Budget

Adhere to all deadlines, milestones and submission requirements to the BU PPM Manager
Review all budget calculations for BOMs and own the end-to-end process
Lead the ZBB budget process for the plant and ensure all guidelines, templates and timelines are adhered to
Support the headcount and pay cost planning process for the plant
Ensure all cost Saving initiatives are properly embedded in the budget while avoiding double counting
Prepare management review presentations for Regional Manufacturing Director, respecting guidelines, templates and timelines
Ensure final budget is properly uploaded in all relevant tools (COGNOS, Anaplan, Syspro)
Provide correct bottom-up VIC standards and actuals for MACO reporting

 
Monthly Process (reporting / analysis / review / LE)

Responsible for the preparation of a full year forecast outlook (LE) for the plant
Identify opportunities to continuously improve results
Identify risks, respective route causes and identify gap closing action plans
Consolidate and report LE on a monthly basis to the BU Supply PPM team
Review of new BOMs on a monthly basis as and when required
Review of the plant P&L and validation that the results reported are accurate and there is no material misstatement
Review of headcount & pay cost reporting on a monthly basis
Leads the completion and presentation of the monthly plant T&M deck with the Plant Manager
Monitors coherence between Budget, CAPEX and ZBB Performance of the Plant
Responsible for monthly and year end closing activities in supply (esp… validation of accruals)
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results in line with approved policies & procedures
Manage Relationship with Network of Capability Centre (NoCC ) for outsourced activities
Tracks performance targets for the Brewery Operations to reach World Class Excellence Operational efficiency. (e.g. TEL calculation, by product income tracking, packaging & brewing beer loss etc.)

 
Minimum Requirements

Relevant 3-year university degree in i.e., accounting, business, economics or similar
CIMA / CA would be advantageous
3+ years of experience in finance in a manufacturing environment
Experience Product Costing
Knowledge of Financial Reporting
Knowledge of general accounting and consolidation practices
Project management, problem assessment and solving skills
Working in an ERP environment
Working in a process-oriented organization
Technical Competencies:
Computer skills (MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Knowledge of ERP Systems Syspro

 
Additional information

Band : VII

 
SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made
in line with SAB/ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements.
The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to
use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short listing
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Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly motivated and committed individual for the position of Environmental Officer (EMS) to join the Environmental team. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
Committing to Zero Harm
Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Environmental Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring Operational excellence through responsible environmental management by maintaining the implementation of the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS), monitoring compliance with Barrick environmental standards, and managing various site-wide environmental programs, including climate change strategy, data reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Maintain and support an effective and certified ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) across Lumwana Mining Company operations and contractor activities.
Ensure alignment and compliance with Barrick Environmental Standards, including Incident Reporting, Investigations, and EMS Manual requirements.
Analyse, interpret, and report environmental monitoring data using approved environmental data management platforms and reporting systems.
Ensure all environmental incidents, non-conformances, and observations are reported promptly, accurately logged into the appropriate systems, and effectively tracked through to close-out.
Coordinate the daily collection, validation, and upload of meteorological and environmental monitoring data into the site database.
Conduct routine environmental inspections to identify environmental risks, verify legal and operational compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Prepare, compile, and submit accurate environmental reports to both internal and external stakeholders within required timelines.
Conduct environmental inspections, compliance assessments, and internal audits in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
Perform ISO 14001:2015 internal audits for both Lumwana Mining Company operations and contractor activities.
Maintain accurate environmental documentation, records, and evidence demonstrating compliance with environmental obligations and permit conditions.
Support internal and external environmental audits, inspections, and compliance verifications.
Support the integration, enhancement, and continuous improvement of Environmental Management Systems within broader Health, Safety, Environment, and Operational frameworks.
Identify opportunities to improve environmental performance and support the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
Promote sustainable environmental practices and build environmental awareness among employees, contractors, and stakeholders.
Foster and promote a proactive environmental and safety culture across all operational areas.

 
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:
 

Full Grade 12 Certificate. 
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
Minimum of two (2) years’ post-qualification experience in environmental management, preferably within the mining or heavy industrial sector.
Demonstrated understanding and practical application of Environmental Management Systems (EMS), particularly ISO 14001 standards and compliance requirements.
Sound knowledge of Zambian environmental legislation, mining regulations, and applicable regulatory compliance requirements.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with a high level of attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and drive environmental initiatives within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and environmental data management systems will be an added advantage.

 
What We Can Offer You:
 

A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation.

 
 
Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: http://jobs.barrick.com/.
 
Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.
Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.
 
Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Lead
TEAM/PROGRAMME: Programme Development & Quality
LOCATION: Lusaka, Zambia
GRADE: NAT 2
Safeguarding:
Save the Children does not tolerate any form of exploitation, abuse, or harassment against any person. It is the responsibility of all employees and representatives to protect all people who come in contact with our organization. Save the Children commits to applying the same standards to all its employees and subject them to the same processes regardless of their position, influence, or reputation within or outside of the organization.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Save the Children International’s Diversity Policy, aims to promote equal opportunity in employment and to ban any kind of discrimination based on sex, age, social class, disability, HIV status, religion, race and ethnicity.
ROLE PURPOSE: 
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Lead will be responsible for providing leadership to strengthen organizational capacity to design and implement effective monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning systems. S/he will have an integral leadership role within the Programme Development and Quality (PDQ) department and work closely with Technical Specialists, Programme Managers and other departments.  S/he will actively seek to incorporate innovation, best practices, and lessons learned for improvement of programme quality. The role will include capacity building of MEAL and programme/partner staff; strategic and annual planning, internal reporting, as well as programme development
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Programme Director
Staff reporting to this post: 1+ (the role will have either direct or matrix line management of project MEAL staff)
Role Dimensions: The role is expected to foster relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including Save the Children members, the Country Office Programme Development & Quality team, advocacy colleagues, Regional Advisors, technical counterparts in other organisation, donors etc. The role is also expected to engage with internal technical working groups and communities of practice.
Context: Development and Development-Humanitarian Nexus
Primary Technical area: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Design and Implementation of a MEAL System that meets SCI standards

Lead the development and implementation of a MEAL System for the Zambia County Office.  This requires close collaboration with the Programme Ops and PDQ Departments and must be in line with SCI’s Quality Framework. Project-specific MEAL systems need to meet demands and standards of different donors.
Lead use of monitoring frameworks, tools and processes to measure performance and quality. This includes supporting thematic and operation staff to develop and monitor Quality Benchmarks.
Lead routine collection, analysis and use of evidence, including disaggregation for gender, disability and the most marginalised and deprived, to document impact, innovate and learn what work for children, and inform management, policy and programme solutions. This includes needs and baseline assessments, feasibility studies, evaluations and research.
Lead use of systems that safely and appropriately ensure accountability to children and communities with whom we work by building trusting and collaborative relationships through information sharing and two-way communication, participation, and feedback and reporting mechanisms.
Systematically identify, document, share and use learning from Save the Children and others’ work, in order to continuously adapt and improve our programming. This includes learning agendas, learning workshops and after-action review, action planning and tracking of learning uptake.
Where relevant, lead MEAL emergency preparedness and response within existing country MEAL frameworks, systems, tools and processes, adhering to the Core Humanitarian Standards, Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.
Champion knowledge management through the development and use of platforms that store and display evidence and learning that is made accessible and actively used between countries, regions and the Centre,
Work with New Business Development, the Program Operations Department, and PDQ Thematic Sector teams to ensure that all projects have quality assurance mechanisms integrated into their design and implementation.
Explore innovative opportunities to pilot approaches that are new or could expand to further areas of programming.
Ensure that KPIs related to MEAL activities are regularly met through institutionalization of robust systems for tracking, reporting and following up improvement actions.
Foster innovation by identifying opportunities to pilot new approaches and to upgrade tools, systems and process based on advances in the aid sector.

MEAL Structure and Capacity 

Review the country’s MEAL structure and ensure it is fit for purpose
Ensure MEAL, Programme and PDQ staff have and understand clearly defined roles and responsibilities that are also understood by Program Ops and PDQ teams.
Identify capacity gaps and design and deliver MEAL capacity building for MEAL, programme and partner staff and foster an organizational culture which prioritizes MEAL leading to quality programming
Manage the performance of MEAL staff (direct reports and matrix managed) by clearly setting objectives, assessing performance, and providing coaching, mentoring, and training that aligns with SCI’s Global MEAL Capacity Building Strategic Workplan.

Strategic and Annual Planning

Ensure that evidence and learning is brought together across thematic and operational regions to develop a Country Strategic Plan (including participating in a Child Needs Situational Assessment).
Support the development of the Country Annual Plan (CAP) including identifying future evaluations and ensure that data is accurate.

Support PDQ staff to analyse progress against organisational objectives and strategies
Internal Reporting

Ensure accurate data collection and processing for all regular reporting including internal reports such as the Country Annual Report, the Programme Quality KPIs, categorised emergency sit reps, and “Total Reach”.
Support MEAL aspects of donor reporting, including review of baseline, mid-term, endline or any other donor/project specific studies.
Respond to any internal or SC member request for specific information including production of geographic, thematic or programme-specific data.
Ensure that regularly updated MEAL mechanisms are in place for each project including technical reports and MEAL tracking tools that identify necessary future actions.
Ensure data quality and accuracy (including for external reporting as needed).

Programme Development and Partnerships

Work closely with the Programme Ops team to ensure MEAL plays an integral role at every stage of the project lifecycle, leading to enhanced quality, accountability, management and impact.
As a contributor to proposal development, ensure development of strong logical frameworks and review and improve MEAL technical narrative and budgets within proposals, support development of SMART indicators with technical teams, ensure quality mechanisms are in place, and ensure consistency with the CO and SCI MEAL strategies.
Ensure that adequate MEAL resources are included in proposals and work creatively to secure sufficient funding from diverse sources to ensure capacity to deliver MEAL according to SCI quality standards.
Build effective partnerships with research institutions and MEAL partners and identify opportunities for collaboration including in new bid development to have MEAL/research capacity incorporated in programme design

Advocacy & Representation:

Support CO advocacy efforts by providing evidence-based data in line with identified priority advocacy objectives and assist to identify key opportunities for Save the Children Zambia to position itself as the leading organisation for championing children’s rights in Zambia.
Represent SC in the donor community as requested and /or assigned by the Director of Programme Development and Quality and ensure maintenance of good flow of information and knowledge on MEAL among relevant stakeholders. This could include, but not limited to, monitoring and evaluation, programme reporting, advocacy issues, contextual information from Zambia

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:

Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale
Collaboration:

Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
The post holder must commit to work in an international agency that respects racial diversity and fights racism in all forms, and to model positive behaviours and respect to all colleagues, partners and communities.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Master’s degree in relevant field or equivalent field experience

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential

Minimum of 5-7 years of programming experience within the aid sector, preferably linked to one of Save the Children’s priority technical sectors (Child Poverty, Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Health & Nutrition), and with the majority of that time focused on overseeing comprehensive MEAL systems that ensure programme effectiveness and quality.
Understanding of both emergency and development contexts, with a preference for experience in both contexts.
Experience adhering to international quality standards (Red Cross Code of Conduct, Sphere, CHS) or equivalent.
Experience and knowledge of monitoring systems, including robust and responsible data collection and use.
Experience and knowledge of evidence generation and learning on what works (and doesn’t work) for children, including designing/commissioning, implementing and applying: needs assessments, baseline studies, evaluations and research, learning workshops and learning agendas.
Experience and knowledge of systems for accountability to children and communities, including information sharing, participation of adults and children, and feedback and reporting mechanisms. Ability to prepare and facilitate technical MEAL trainings and workshops across countries in the region (including remotely). Direct experience working with communities in participatory activities.
Proven success in building and managing a team and dedication to developing staff capacity through training, supervising, coaching and mentoring.
Skilled at communicating and influencing across relevant teams and offices.
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, defining and planning a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in.
Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Ability and willingness to be flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure contexts, including flexibility to work with incoming emergency response teams.
Proficiency in relevant data collection and analysis software.
Strong remote-working abilities and self-motivation.
Willingness to travel to field sites.
Proficient in speaking and writing English.
Desirable
Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant region/context
Experience of promoting quality and impact through at least one cross-cutting area: gender equality and inclusion, adaptive and safer programming; child rights; disability; migration and displacement.
Experience and knowledge of Save the Children’s structure, mandate and child focus.

KEY COMPETENCIES 
Technical competencies:

Ensures linkages across portfolio ensuring quality and coherence of MEAL systems and evidence gathering
Manages resources and capacities to develop and maintain quality MEAL systems
Facilitates strategic alignment of data to global priorities

Generic Competencies

Child Rights: Promotes an enabling environment for participation, and accountability to children
Be the Innovator: Promotes innovation to find new and better approaches to driving progress for children
Deliver Results at Scale: Promotes a clear focus on impact in project and programme design, management and oversight

Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD ONLY ATTACH A COVER LETTER AND AN UPDATED CV.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 4th June 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Save the Children reserves the right to re advertise if suitable applicants are not found.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not engage in any practices which discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, colour, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status and we will never ask that you pay for anything as part of the selection process or thereafter
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