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Location:  Zambia

Contract Type:  Permanent contract

Job Description available in English

About BIA

BIA Group is active in the sales, rentals and after-sales services of equipment intended for public works, mines, quarries and transport. The Group operates in Europe, Africa and Asia and has more than 1300 enthusiastic employees.

Summary

The Product Manager is responsible for product planning and execution for his OEM throughout the product life cycle, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with engineering, sales, marketing and support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.
The person also ensures that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals.
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What will be your responsibilities?

1.OEM Management 
•Implement and followsBIA’s strategy toward the OEM’s
•Apply OEM’s management on strategic plans, Range, Purchasing and strategic price, specifications, SIOP, key initiatives, performance, financing, big deals
•Follow OEM contract obligation such as reporting, review, negotiation, Business Plan
•Secure position and support increase market share on historical OEM’s
•Develop and coordinate all product development strategies, key market programs and pricing mechanisms to drive business growth
•Schedule products market entry and provide support to marketing groups by providing product training
•Analyze product development requirement through market research, analyse competitor products and interact with customers, sales and engineering teams

2.Sales and Business development  
•Participate, Review and realise Budget and Sales KPI’s for the Division
•Follow Equipment sales performance related KPI’s per OEM, Divisions, industry, country, customers
•Support sales of new business activities and new technologies
•Collaborate and get support from AFM team on specific subjetcs (i.e. project engineering)
•Responsible for equipment pricing and its coherence across the territories
•Promote package and bundling offer including Service and Parts contracts
•Collaborate with Sales Finance to collect needs, prioritize and structure solutions
3.Marketing & Operational Excellence
•Defines and aligns marketing plans and priorities with strategic plans per OEM
•Participates to market intelligence and pricing benchmark reviews
•Collaborates and cascades in the countries all the plans and initiatives of the Division
•Implements tools, processes, and policies in line with Group & Division guidelines (SIOP / DOS / Sales Policy)

Who are we looking for?

Education and Qualification
Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Sales and Marketing or equivalent
Fluent in English, French is a plus
Strong experience in UG applications and UG products
Experience in Surface Drilling is a plus
Ensure equipment pricing coherence across territories
Experience in Africa environment is a plus
Travel – Min 50%

Experience

Min 10 yrs experience in Underground

What’s in it for you?

A permanent contract
A competitive salary and an interesting package of extra-legal benefits
A human sized company with international dimension, encouraging autonomy and team spirit
Cooperate in a team with experienced and passionate colleagues within a successfully growing family-owned company
Benefit from a challenging career opportunity with an extensive training program
In this challenging job you get the possibility to take initiative and further develop the function

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CHEF NEEDED
Our client is seeking a Chef to join their team.
Location: Mutendere and surrounding areas, Lusaka, Zambia
Deadline: 20/04/26 : 18:00
Requirements:

Relevant qualifications in Food Production, Culinary Arts, or related field
Proven experience as a chef or cook
Strong knowledge of food preparation and hygiene
Ability to work efficiently and independently
Must be based in Mutendere or nearby

Clearly State the position you are applying for
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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?

 
The Key Purpose of this role is to drive sales volume and market share growth through increased Geographic coverage and outlet penetration as well as implementing digital strategy.
 
 
Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Drive sales volume and market share growth through increased geographic coverage and outlet penetration.
Compile daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales reports and submit to management.
Implement digital strategies to enhance marketing efforts.
Ensure distributor volume targets are monitored and communicated daily.
Call retail customers in the area on a weekly basis to promote products.

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Key Attributes and Compentencies:

Ability to work in a team
Good communication skills
The ability to prioritize and effectively manage time.
Analytical skills: They use data-driven analysis to evaluate own performance and take ownership of their opportunity pipelines

 
Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
Preferably a diploma in sales/marketing/business management.
At least 2 years of experience in a related field.

 
 
Additional Information:

BAND: XII

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AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in- line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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Job Description
Introduction
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.
For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
Internal candidates
Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.
Organizational Context and Scope
Adopted in 2015 by African Union (AU) Member States, the AU/ILO/IOM/GIZ Joint Programme on Labour Migration Governance for Development and Integration in Africa (JLMP) is a long-term joint undertaking among the four organizations in coordination with other relevant partners operating in Africa, including development cooperation actors, private sector organizations, and civil society representatives. The objective of the JLMP is to contribute to strengthening effective governance and regulation of labour migration and mobility, for enhanced sustainable development, inclusive economic growth, and regional integration of the African Continent. It is the programme dedicated to the implementation of the 5th Key Priority Area of the Declaration and Plan of Action on Employment, Poverty Eradication and Inclusive Development, which was adopted by the Assembly of Heads of States and Governments (AU/Assembly/AU/20(XXIV)/Annex 3, January 2015) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as well as labour mobility components of the Migration Policy Framework (MPFA) and Plan of Action for Africa (2018-2030).
The sustainability of JLMP interventions hinges on close collaboration among the AU, ILO, International Organization for Migration (IOM), and GIZ, in cooperation with Regional Economic Communities (RECs), AU Member States, and relevant stakeholders, to support activities at the national level aiming to enhance the adoption and implementation of gender responsive legal instruments and promote binding commitments to ongoing actions. The AUC hosts the JLMP Programme Support Unit (PSU) within the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS). The PSU is the JLMP’s Secretariat to support programmatic and technical coordination and coherence, and quality assurance of the JLMP, under the leadership of the JLMP Program Coordinator.
Under the overall guidance of the Director of the Special Liaison Office (SLO) in Addis Ababa and the administrative supervision of the IOM Chief of Mission Zambia, and in close coordination with the IOM Regional Office for East and Southern Africa, as well as under technical oversight of the Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs Division at the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Secretariat, and direct supervision of the JLMP Programme Coordinator at the African Union Commission (AUC), the Programme Officer (JLMP/COMESA) will provide administrative and technical support to the coordination and implementation of the Programme, in close cooperation with and the JLMP Programme Technical Committee and Programme Steering Committee, by carrying out the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities
1. Provide administrative and technical support to JLMP activities in the COMESA region in close coordination with the COMESA Secretariat and the JLMP Programme Technical Committee and Programme Steering Committee.
2. Assist in coordinating and streamlining JLMP interventions at the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and Malawi.
3. Support the timely implementation of all JLMP projects in the COMESA region and Malawi, in accordance with the planned activities in the work plan.
4. Participate in relevant expert meetings and relevant consultative forums at the COMESA/Malawi as required and support awareness-raising about the JLMP by preparing talking points, briefing notes, and summary notes.
5. Support the organization of national and regional consultative forums, including coordination of logistics, participation lists, agendas, and meeting documentation, and contribute to the preparation of policy research documents.
6. Provide support to capacity building, communication, reporting activities by compiling information, drafting sections of reports and presentations and coordinating inputs from relevant institutions at the COMESA and Member States levels on Labour Migration Issues.
7. Support the COMESA/Malawi labour migration programme portfolio by gathering and organizing relevant documentation and assisting with follow-up actions related to the operationalization of the COMESA Migration Policy Framework at the regional and national levels.
8. Support coordination of the JLMP Programme with other projects, thematic areas, units and specialized institutions within COMESA and with development partners on issues related to labour migration, including preparing correspondences, tracking requests and maintaining contact list.
9. Support labour migration policy analysis and development at the COMESA and Member States levels and contribute to programme implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of the JLMP programme.
10. Support coordination of activities and initiatives through relevant policy organs.
11. Support effective working relationships between COMESA, AUC, the AUC Project Support Unit (PSU), all JLMP Implementing Partners, and labour migration actors within and beyond the COMESA region by facilitating information sharing, organizing coordination calls, and documenting agreed next steps.
12. Draft inputs and compile information to support recommendations aimed at improving regular labour migration management in the region.
13.Provide secretariat and administrative support to the Labour Migration and Social Protection Working Groups of the Social Dialogue Forum, including meeting preparation, note-taking, and circulation of documents.
14. Support monitoring of programme implementation by providing inputs to the designated M&E focal person, including collecting data, updating indicators, and drafting brief progress notes in line with the JLMP Strategic Framework and Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (2020-2030) framework.
15. Perform such other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
Master’s degree in Development Economics, Political Science, Business Administration, Project Management, Public Administration/Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or,
Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience
Proven knowledge and experience in supporting project management, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting;
Experience supporting budget formulation, financial, financial management and administrative processes;
Demonstrated experience contributing to the development and maintenance of partnerships with government counterparts, UN agencies, donors, and INGO partners;
Experience in working with the RECs, IOM, ILO, GIZ and EU in the fields of labour, employment, social protection, labour migration and labour market information systems; and,
Experience collaborating with continental and regional social partners’ organizations (Business Africa, OATUU and ITUC Africa); including support to M&E and follow-up on employment, labour and social protection policy frameworks, including MS, RECs and international partners;
Skills
Ability to maintain strong working relations with relevant Government and Non-Governmental counterparts, international organizations, civil society or private sector entities;
Familiarity with labour migration policy and legal frameworks;
Proficiency in office software, such as MS Office, spreadsheets, and databases;
Familiarity with the AU-ILO-IOM-GIZ Joint Programme on Labour Migration Governance for Development and Integration (better known as the Joint Labour Migration Programme or JLMP) in Africa;
Ability to support technical work in the areas of labour, employment and labour migration, labour market information systems, as well as on AU Policy Organs relevant for the project implementation, and monitoring (Specialized Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour and Employment, Executive Council, Assembly of Heads of States and Government, Pan African parliament);
Knowledge of, and ability to perform a variety of conceptual analyses in the field of the project;
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment;
Strong problem-solving skills;
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in either English or French; and,
Ability to prepare high-quality and technical sound reports.
Languages
All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM’s official languages (English, French, Spanish).
For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of French, Portuguese, and/or Spanish is an advantage
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2
Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
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Job Summary:
We are currently seeking a highly organized, proactive, and versatile individual to join our team as an Office Administrator & PA. The ideal candidate will be the “go-to” person in the office, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while supporting management and coordinating key functions like HR, Accounts, and Procurement.
We are looking for an all-rounder who can manage the front office while handling sensitive data entry for HR and Finance. You will serve as the first point of contact for visitors, manage the diaries of senior management, and ensure the company’s stores and purchasing processes are running efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Reception & Front Office Duties:
Manage the reception area, answering incoming calls and directing them to the relevant departments.
Greet and assist visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
Managing the office environment (cleanliness, supplies, utilities).
2. Personal Assistant Support:
Manage the Managing Director’s diary, schedule appointments, and organize meetings.
Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries for management.
Prepare meeting agendas and take minutes when required.
3. HR Data Entry & Support:
Assist in maintaining personnel files (soft and hard copy).
Capture and update employee attendance and leave records.
Assist in the onboarding process for new hires (documentation).
4. Accounts Data Entry:
Assist the finance team with basic bookkeeping data entry.
Capturing invoices, receipts, and expenses into the accounting system.
Assisting with petty cash management and reconciliation.
5. Stores & Procurement Coordination:
Coordinate the purchase of office supplies and consumables.
Assist in raising Purchase Orders (LPOs) and following up with suppliers.
Maintain basic stock/inventory records for the office and site stores.
Liaise with the logistics team regarding the delivery of goods.
6. General Administration:
Filing of documents (both physical and digital) to ensure easy retrieval.
Typing and formatting of letters, reports, and memos.
Assist with any other ad-hoc administrative tasks as assigned by management.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Minimum qualifications in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, or related field.
Experience: At least 1-3 years of work experience in a similar administrative role.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) is mandatory. Experience with accounting software (e.g., Pastel, QuickBooks) or ERP systems is an added advantage but not mandatory.
Attributes:
High level of integrity and confidentiality (crucial for HR/Accounts data).
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work under pressure with minimal supervision.
A polite and professional demeanor.
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Position Summary
The Sales & Marketing Executive will be responsible for promoting the company’s products through field marketing, identifying new customers, building strong client relationships, and driving revenue growth. The ideal candidate must have prior experience in the bed and furniture industry or a related field, with a proven track record in sales performance and customer acquisition.
Key Responsibilities
Sales

Conduct field sales and marketing activities to promote company products. 
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Identify and secure new business opportunities.

Meet and exceed monthly sales targets.

Negotiate sales and close deals professionally.

Maintain accurate sales records and daily activity reports.

Marketing

Promote brand awareness in target markets.

Conduct market surveys and competitor analysis.

Develop and implement marketing strategies to increase product visibility.

Participate in exhibitions, roadshows, and promotional campaigns.

Manage customer feedback and recommend improvements.

Support social media and digital promotions when assigned.

 Customer Relationship Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.

Provide excellent after-sales service.

Resolve customer complaints promptly and professionally.

Encourage repeat business and referrals.

Requirements & Qualifications

Diploma Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field is an added advantage.

Proven sales and marketing experience in the bed industry or related furniture/mattress industry.

Demonstrated record of meeting sales targets.

Strong field marketing and customer acquisition experience.

Excellent  communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. 
Communications & Media Studies

Self-motivated and target-driven.

Ability to work under minimum supervision.

Remuneration
During Probation Period

Gross Salary: K3,500 per month

Commission: 5% on sales above assigned target

Upon Successful Probation Confirmation

Gross Salary: K5,000 per month

Commission: 7% on sales above assigned target

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Description:
Job Purpose
The primary responsibilities will include loading and unloading warehouse material, optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency and identifying damages to vehicles. Operating and managing industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving warehouse items.
Transporting materials to different locations within the facility.
Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency.
Securing loads to the machine before transportation.
Inspecting for damages to vehicles.
Scheduling vehicles for maintenance and repairs.
Operating and managing technical equipment.
Managing inventory by utilizing RF scanning equipment.
Picking and wrapping orders for shipment.
Identifying workplace safety hazards.
Adhering to safety management standards.
Adhering to production schedules.
Keep updated records of inventory
Produce activity logs
Comply with company policies and guidelines
Assist in keeping a safe environment

Management

Primary Areas of Accountability:

Qualifications and Experience

Valid Fork-Lifting Certificate
Must have a minimum of 3+ years experience in Operating a Forklift or Similar
Excellent hand-eye coordination.
Good knowledge of industrial equipment
Very good physical condition
Excellent coordination
Good time-management skills
Great interpersonal and  communication skills
Must be proficient in operating technical machinery and RF scanners.
Good organizational skills.
Good Report Writing Skills
Good written and verbal communication.

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VVOB – education for development is an international non-profit organisation with over 40 years’ experience in strengthening the quality of education systems in Africa, Asia and South America in close partnership with ministries of education and their institutions. The Education Advisors will be contributing to the ongoing implementation of the VVOB Zambia Catch Up projects. This ranges from supporting the Ministry of Education officials at National, Provincial and District level in their sustainability efforts to spot checks and data verification support at school level and internal reflection and adaptation planning meetings to further strengthen the programme.
Key Responsibilities:

Co-design, develop, coordinate and maintain strategies that enhance close working relationships with MoE staff at all levels and other relevant partners for the implementation, monitoring, institutionalisation and further scaling of Catch Up in particular.
Contribute to the sustainability deliverables of the Catch Up project within VVOB Zambia.
Potentially prepare, contribute to and oversee the quality of innovation hub activities.
Support the development of innovation proposals with expertise and experience collected from the field offices.
Open to learning, actively formulate lessons learnt and participate and contribute to joint learning cycles with VVOB colleagues and partners.
Keep abreast with policy trends, new developments and latest research and thinking in education and international development by external and internal networking and share new insights with partners and VVOB colleagues.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in education (or similar), with at least 5 years of relevant working experience. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
At least 3 years working experience in the international development sector.
Extensive proven expertise in Catch Up and / or FLN (Foundational Literacy and Numeracy)
Experience on working on Innovation Hubs or Learning Labs is an asset.
Knowledge and experience with developing and implementing professional development trajectories for a wide range of education stakeholders (teachers, school leaders, and officials).
Excellent computer skills in a full range of software, including MS office, such as TEAMS and Outlook, and social tools.
Excellent communication skills in English, including writing, conversing and presenting.
Excellent knowledge of the Zambian Education system.
Experience with working in a multicultural team.
Able and willing to travel occasionally for short periods of time (appr. 1 week per month).

How to Apply
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