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The Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) is a statutory body established by the Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Act No. 31 of 2016 to provide for the administration, granting, investment, payment, and recovery of student loans; provide for the administration and granting of scholarships; facilitate the mobilization of financial resources for loans and scholarships, and provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing.
HELSB is inviting competent, enthusiastic, and qualified candidates to apply for the underlisted positions to be based in Lusaka, Southern Province (Choma), North-Western Province (Solwezi), and Western Province (Mongu) on permanent and pensionable terms.
Assistant Accountant – Administration (Lusaka); (1) Position
a. Job Purpose

Reporting to Accountant-Administration, undertakes implementation of policies and strategies that ensure effective utilization of financial resources in order to ensure prudent utilization and accountability of funds.
b. Principal Accountabilities

Undertakes effectively the collection of revenue in order to safeguard public funds.
Undertakes timely, provision of input submission to facilitate monthly payroll in order to meet conditions of service.
Undertakes timely, provision of input to facilitate preparation of financial and management reports in order to facilitate informed decision making.
Undertakes periodically, maintenance of the asset register in order to safeguard public assets, payments and maintains up to date record.
Undertakes resource mobilisation activities in order to enhance growth and sustainability of the Fund.
Undertakes timely development of work plans in order to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of performance.

c. Qualifications and Experience

Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with five (5) credits or better, including Mathematics and English.
Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent.
Minimum of one (1) year related job experience.
Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Proficiency in MS Office and MS Excel.

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d.Skills and Attributes

Able to write technical and analytical reports.
Fluent in English communication.
Possesses confidentiality skills, interpersonal skills, integrity, tact/diplomacy, and computer literacy.

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WE’RE HIRING – PROJECT MANAGER 
MasterGlass & Boards is looking for a hands-on Project Manager to oversee our carpentry workshop and site installations.
If you have experience working with carpenters, fittings, or interior projects – we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities:✔️ Manage daily workshop operations✔️ Supervise carpenters and production workflow✔️ Oversee site installations (kitchens, wardrobes, fittings)✔️ Ensure quality control and timely project delivery✔️ Coordinate materials, cutting & edging schedules

Requirements:✔️ Experience in carpentry, cabinetry, or interior projects✔️ Strong leadership and organizational skills✔️ Ability to manage both workshop & field teams✔️ Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail

Bonus: Carpentry background will be a strong advantage
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Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and united by one mission – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in their place of education. Today, over 2.4 million children across 18 countries are receiving Mary’s Meals. In Zambia alone, we reach over 700,000 children every school day in 1,574 schools across 17 districts (15 Eastern Province and 2 in Northern Province).

We are now recruiting for a Finance Officer to join our team in Zambia. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in managing financial records, ensuring compliance, supporting budgeting processes, and contributing to financial reporting to help sustain and expand the impact of Mary’s Meals Zambia.
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You will support sound financial stewardship by managing day‑to‑day accounting activities, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with donor, organizational, and statutory requirements. You’ll oversee payments, monitor budgets, support financial reporting, and work closely with program teams to ensure funds are used efficiently and transparently in support of our mission and the communities we serve.
Responsibilities

Remittance of employee statutory deductions to the respective authorities before deadlines
Preparing payments, receipts and being the organization’s bank agent
Ensuring that cashbooks are updated daily into the accounting system
Act as the organization’s petty cash custodian who ensures that all petty cash payments are made following laid down procedures.
Preparing the project advances register and ensures it reconciles to the general ledger
Supporting the Finance Manager in preparing for audits and year end procedures
Asset verification
Reconciliation of trial balance accounts
Preparation of bank reconciliations
Any other ad hoc duties as required

Requirements

A post Secondary School in CA application Level, CIMA II, CA II or Equivalent
At least 2 years practical experience in accounting and office administration., preferably within a nonprofit organization
Membership of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial record keeping
Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to the mission and values of Mary’s Meals Zambia

Deadline for applications: 6th April,2026
Please note:

This role is based at the Mary’s Meals Zambia national office in Chipata
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through the official Mary’s Meals email address
Mary’s Meals does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process

Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all of the Mary’s Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those committed to our high standards join our movement.

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Description

Back ground
Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 24 million people annually with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 50 countries, our 8,300 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger for everyone and for good.
Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in eight countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, and Haiti. Action Against Hunger-USA has over $100 million in programs and approximately 1,800 permanent staff based in New York City, Washington D.C., Nairobi, and country offices. Additional growth is anticipated.
Summary of position
The Finance and Grants Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the financial transactions and procedures of the organization. S/he will also provide support to the SMT in Zambia Managing occasional work with the Regional Finance Specialist. The Finance and Grants officer will work under the guidance and direct supervision of the Support Services Manager.
The Finance and Grants Officer’s role has the following purpose, engagement and delivery:
Purpose
The Finance and Grants Officer will be responsible for executing day-to-day ACF-Zambia financial transactions and managing budgets by ensuring financial data accuracy, effective and efficient utilization of resources in line with the organizational and financial management policies, procedures as well as the donor policies and guidelines.
Engagement
The Finance and Grants Officer will work collaboratively with the Support Services Manager to ensure the issuing of accountancy bundles is timely, accurate, and complete. Program Managers by sharing and discussing BFUs, and all other staffs by sharing knowledge and awareness with respect to budget methodologies, policies, internal control policies and procedures.
S/he will also work with the logistics and administration team to ensure compliance with the procurement policies and procedures.
Delivery
By timely submission of accurate accountancy bundles, sharing of BFUs within adequate period and ensuring Zambia is compliant with internal policies, IFRS and Government regulations. S/he will promote high standards of integrity and accountability on the utilization of organizational resources.
1. Ensuring high-quality accounting
· Disseminating information about accounting procedures to Zambia Staff & country offices and ensuring compliance.
· Recording all monthly commitments and recharges ensuring correctness of accounting and analytical entries.
· Verifying bankbooks and performing bank reconciliations before the 5th of every month.
· Setting up proper budgets and other accounting parameters on the accounting software.
· Processing payments promptly ensuring compliance with ACF payment policies.
· Preparing and updating the share cost tool regularly and reviewing balance sheet accounts thoroughly with monthly schedules.
· Sharing accurate and complete monthly accounting bundles with the HEARO Finance team before the 12th of every month.
· Responding to HEARO queries on the monthly accounting bundles within a reasonable time.
· Ensuring proper filing and archiving system of all finance documents.
· Acting as a focal point for internal and external audits; providing auditors with all necessary information and responding to their queries.
· Following up on recommendations by auditors to ensure they are adhered to.
2. Ensuring high-quality cash management
· Ensuring respect for the ACF finance procedures and Cash Management Policy in Lusaka Office and country bases.
· Identifying risks of fraud and corruption and setting up preventive and monitoring mechanisms.
· Ensuring liquidity in Zambia and advising the F&A Manager for the need of exchange operations.
· Preparing the Treasury cash forecast on a bi-monthly basis in collaboration with the program, admin, and logistics departments and forwarding it to the F&A Manager for review and validation.
· Ensuring safekeeping of necessary cash and performing cash count as per set requirements.
· Monitoring the correspondence between the Treasury cash forecast and the payments done.
· Anticipating treasury risks and resolving these difficulties in advance.
· Acting as a bank agent for cash collection, exchange operations, cheque collections & deposits, and other bank transactions on behalf of ACF.
3. Providing financial and budgetary management
· Establishing the HEARO annual budget and forwarding it to the HOD- Finance for review and validation.
· Producing, checking, and forwarding budget follow-ups (BFUs) to the coordination team and Program Managers before the 12th of every month.
· Participating in the BFUs meetings with the program team to update the forecasts and revise the allocated expenditures.
· Monitoring level of over/underspending per budget lines and providing timely feedback to budget holders.
· Performing cost analysis and issuing budgetary alerts where necessary.
· Producing and archiving of grants related documents according to the deadlines and formats required by funding bodies. (ie. Agreements, financial reports, etc)
· Taking the lead in project audits by providing the requested support documents and responding to queries raised by auditors.
4. Archival of Financial Documents
· Maintain cash , bank, supplier contracts, PAYE, vendor & all other finance relevant contracts in finance department
· Verify & cross check all base monthly financial documents are correctly allocated & completed as per ACF Archiving guidelines
· Archive financial files as per ACF archiving guidelines, keep copies at the base & send original to capital on monthly basis
5. Grant Management:
· Work with the Global Support Office on finance-related changes, including implementation of new systems, policies and procedures.
· Monitoring project spending on a monthly basis, communicating about any under/over spend and working to agree appropriate actions in order to bring spending in line with approved budgets.
· Contribute to the financial management of signed donor grants.
· Prepare for financial audits, providing all information required by local legislation, donors.
6. Security and Fraud Prevention:
· Control and manage the security of in-country cash when held on site and when being transferred.
· Conduct regular internal audits and report immediately any possible fraud or theft.
· Conduct trainings with staff and advise on improvements to financial security and fraud prevention.
7. Communication:
· Provide training, advice, mentoring and coaching as required to all relevant staff on financial management, procedures, internal controls and financial requirements of donors.
· Liaise with local banks and programme partners as financial focal point.
· Participate in meetings with donors and partners regarding project financial performance.
Internal & External Relationships
Internal:
· Directly reporting to Finance manager
· Directly responsible for the Finance Intern

Liaise with Log team / PMs

External:

Interaction with suppliers, banking and financial institution service providers, and tax offices

Reporting Responsibilities:
· Contributions to weekly Sit Rep
· Monthly Cash Forecast
· Mid-Month Cash Forecast Review
· Weekly Accountancy report – Sylogist
Monthly Accountancy Closure – Sylogist
GENDER EQUALITY COMMITMENTS & ZERO TOLERANCE TO ABUSE
· Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information.
· Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance
· Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, boys and girls regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age or marital status,
· Value and respect all cultures.
· Promote and uphold the Safeguarding/PSEA policy and procedures.

Requirements

Requirements
Academic Qualifications:

BSc. Accounting, Bachelor level degree in management, finance, or related field; MBA or similar higher degree a plus/ACCA added advantage

Required Skills & Experience:
· 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Administration, HR, Finance, Logistics
· Exceptional organization and planning skills, ability to manage and follow work plans
· Highly developed interpersonal, communication, able to negotiate, influence, give effective feedback, be a team player
· Able to manage stress effectively, juggle competing priorities, balance various programmatic, logistic and team needs

Champion of ACF Charter values of : Professionalism, Transparency, Neutrality, Access to Victims and Non-Discrimination

· Previous ACF experience, previous INGO experience
· Experience with donor-funded programs

Experience supervising others

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At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.
Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.
Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.
 
Job description:
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General Role Purpose (brief description of this job):
The Chief Rock Engineer is responsible for leading all aspects of ground control and rock engineering practices at the mine. This includes developing, implementing, and monitoring geotechnical strategies to ensure operational safety, compliance with regulations, and optimal mine design and extraction. The role provides critical input into mine planning, risk management, and the long-term geotechnical stability of Trident mining operations.

 
Qualifications (required for this job):

BSc / BEng / BTech in Mining Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering (or related field)
MSc/MEng in Geotechnical Engineering, Rock Engineering, Geological Engineering advantageous
Chamber of Mines Rock Engineering Certificate (mandatory)
Registered with a recognized professional body (e.g., ECSA for South Africa)
Blasting License is advantageous
Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in rock engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role

 
Core Specific Responsibilities – related to this Job:
1. Strategic Leadership:

Lead the Rock Engineering Department and mentor a team of rock engineers and technicians.
Develop and implement long-term ground control strategies aligned with the mine’s production and safety goals.
Maintaining effective stakeholder relationships (Mining Operations, Consultants and Contractors).

 
2. Geotechnical Risk Management:

Identify, assess, and manage geotechnical hazards and design appropriate control measures.
Oversee implementation and monitoring of ground support systems.
Conduct regular risk assessments and audits of geotechnical practices.

 
3. Technical Oversight:

Provide expert advice on stope layouts, excavation stability, and seismicity.
Ensure all geotechnical designs are robust, safe, and compliant with legal standards.
Interpret and validate geotechnical data to inform mine planning and scheduling.

 
4. Monitoring and Reporting:

Oversee the installation and analysis of geotechnical instrumentation (e.g., stress meters, extensometers, microseismic monitoring).
Prepare technical reports, stability analyses, and ground control plans.
Present findings and recommendations to mine leadership and stakeholders.
Providing input into the development of safety standards, processes, policies and procedures
Manage geotechnical data collection and reduction processes.

 
5. Regulatory Compliance & Standards:

Ensure compliance with local mining and occupational health & safety legislation (e.g., MHSA in South Africa).
Interface with regulatory bodies and participate in inspections or audits.
Ensuring adherence to international best practice and legislative requirements​

 
6. Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

Implement new technologies and practices to enhance geotechnical performance.
Promote a culture of safety, learning, and continuous improvement in ground control practices.

 
Expected Deliverables  from this job

Strong technical and analytical capabilities in rock mechanics and geotechnical modelling
Ensure adherence to organisational best practice and legislative requirements
Maintain effective stakeholder relationships
Proficiency with geotechnical software (e.g., Rocscience Suite, FLAC, Phase2, RS3)
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Strong report writing and presentation abilities
Ability to work under pressure and manage geotechnical crises
Commitment to safety and ethical engineering practice

 
 
Behavioural Traits

Emotional intelligence
Good interpersonal ability
Good communication (verbal and written)
Leadership ability
Coaching ability
The ability to supervise, optimise and allocate resources
Stakeholder orientation
Able to engage with stakeholders at all levels
Self-starter
Procedural
Pragmatic
Good judgment
Professionalism
Enthusiastic
Assertive and confident
Motivated and passionate
Reliable and disciplined
Goal-oriented

 
Knowledge and Experience required to perform in this job
The Geotechncial Engineer will require knowledge, skills and experience in the following areas:

At least 5 years of geotechnical engineering experience in an open pit mining environment
Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office & Pronto)
Application of Automated systems and Technologies (Numerical Modelling Packages, RADAR software, Sirovision)
Practical knowledge within the mining industry
Data gathering and capturing
Data integration
Data validation
Data interpretation and modellingopen-pit
Data representation and presentation
Factual reasoning
Able to visualise and conceptualise 3D drawings and layouts
Decision making
Report writing skills
Planning and organising
Time management
Prioritising
Multi-tasking
Analytical thinking
Conceptual thinking
Cross-discipline integration
Budget creation
Problem solving skills
Attention to detail

 
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At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.
Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.
Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.
 
Job description:
Technician, Instrumentation – Engineering
 
Job Purpose:

To be responsible for the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of all Instrumentation and related equipment, used for the operation and optimization of the plant process & control systems, as well as minimizing equipment downtime and maximizing equipment availability.
Additionally, to efficiently and effectively deliver complete and appropriate Planned Preventative Maintenance Task schedules on all relevant equipment, ensuring that administration in the areas of responsibility is up to date and accurate, contributing expertise and support to the Engineering and Processing departments
 
Specific Job Responsibilities:
The duties for the role will include but are not limited to the following:
 

 Install, setup, calibrate, maintain, fault finding and maintain a wide variety of field Instrumentation devices and equipment, related to modern automated processing plants
Setup, calibrate, certify, maintain and troubleshoot PA (Process Automation) devices density and conveyor belt scale systems
Setup, calibrate, certify, maintain and troubleshoot weighbridge systems.
Any other tasks as may be delegated upon by the supervisor

 
 
Job Specific Competencies:
 

Field Bus systems, specifically Profibus (DP & PA) and Modbus
Siemens S7-range of PLC hardware installation and troubleshooting
Exceptional skills in Field Instrumentation, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting

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Key Job Attributes:
 

Detail Orientation
Troubleshooting
Problem solving
Ability to work under pressure
Fluent in English
Able to work shifts, Standby and overtime where required
Exposure to dust, noise and environmental elements
A self-starter that requires minimal supervision in areas of responsibility
A valid Zambian driver’s license for light vehicles

Experience required to perform in this job:
 

2 – Year post qualifying experience in Automated Industrial Processing Plants
Working experience on Crushers, Conveyors, Milling, Floatation Circuits, Reagent and Concentrate areas, Thickeners as well as Water and Air Services will be an added advantage

 
Qualifications:
 

A Diploma in an Instrumentation-related field
EIZ registration as an Instrumentation Technologist
Registered and licenced by ZWMA
ZAQA accredited certifications is a must.

 
Beware of imposters who call applicants purporting to be HR Officers and requesting money for work. First Quantum Minerals does not request applicants to pay any fees for possible placement within FQM in Zambia. Please report any activities of this nature to the Zambian Police and Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), and in addition call and inform FQM Trident Limited on a 24/7 Call Center number +260963659999
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We are seeking a proactive Sales Activation Specialist to manage the sales process and build professional relationships with partners. At our company, we embrace the values of “go tech” and “grow together”, fostering an environment where collaboration drives results.
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You will be responsible for

• Identifying and prospecting new partners (for example, restaurants) • Conducting sales presentations and negotiating partnership terms and agreements • Maintaining the sales pipeline and updating activity records in the CRM system • Meeting monthly targets for new partner acquisitions

You might be a fit if you have

• Strong written and verbal  communication skills in English • An understanding of sales processes and strategies • The ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges • Good communication and interpersonal skills

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