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Junior Accountant
Location: Mansa, Zambia
Reports to: Senior Accountant
Job Summary:
The Junior Accountant will assist with daily accounting functions, including data entry, reconciliations, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities:
-Record financial transactions and reconcile accounts.
-Assist in preparing financial reports and statements.
-Process invoices, payments, and payroll transactions.
-Ensure compliance with Zambian tax regulations and ZICA standards.
-Support audits and internal financial reviews.
-Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
Qualifications & Requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
-At least 3-5 years of experience in an accounting role.
-Registered with ZICA and actively pursuing ACCA, CIMA, or CA Zambia certification.
-Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or SAP).
-Attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
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Inputting data from paper documents into digital spreadsheets
Updating order statuses for Management & customers
Double-checking work to ensure data accuracy
Exporting data into computer databases
Performing data searches
Filing digital & hardcopy documents
Submitting weekly & monthly reports
Maintaining databases
Performing administrative tasks as may be assigned by superiors

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Job Purpose
Reporting to the Manager Commercial Services, the Billing Administrator will be responsible for planning and coordinating the billing system administration.
Main Duties and Responsibilities (Principal Accountabilities)

Prepare and distribute bills to customers in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain bill cycles to ensure seamless billing operations.
Manage and update customer database to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Perform data validation and cleansing to maintain data integrity.
Respond to and resolve customer complaints related to billing issues.
Provide excellent customer service and support to internal and external stakeholders.
Administer and maintain the billing system to ensure optimal performance.
Troubleshoot system issues and escalate to IT support when necessary.
Train users of the billing system to ensure effective usage.
Manage and supervise subordinates to ensure high-performance standards.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback for improvement.
Prepare and submit reports on billing operations, customer database, and system performance.
Analyze data and provide insights to support business decision-making.

Qualifications:

Grade (12) Certificate with five O levels including English and Mathematics
Bachelor`s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or a Business related Discipline.
3 years experience in a similar role
Member of a relevant Professional Body
Qualifications must be verified by the Zambia Qualification Authority

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STARTER FINANCE is a fast-growing financial institution with several branches throughout Zambia. We provide finance solutions with flexible payment terms to our esteemed clients. We are currently looking for services of Assistant loan officer to bring additional value to our already existing strong team.
Locations
Mkushi – 2, Luanshya – 1.
Responsibility

Will be responsible for entering client’s information in the sales system.
Providing financial advice to clients about appropriate financial package in line with the client’s credit worthiness.
Preparing and circulating daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports to the directors.
Handling cash and disbursing loans to clients via cash and Mobile money.
Preparing bank and payroll related deduct files.
Conducting marketing activities to boost sales for the branch.
Preparing loan statement and loan agreement forms.
Managing branch requirements such us updating health permit certificate, business levy and fire certificate with the council.
Daily contacting clients via email, phone calls and texts to remind them to service they loans.
Attending to customer queries.
Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must have a full grade GCE certificate.
Diploma in Banking & Finance, Marketing, Business Administration, or any related field.
Should have excellent communication skills.
Should be detailed oriented and be able to work in a target driven work environment.
should have good problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Ability to Multi-task.
Should be computer literate and conversant with Microsoft excel, word and power point.

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COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Airlink Broadband Limited is a leading provider of Internet services and solutions, offering a wide range of Broadband-enabled services through a stable and secure network. We deliver Internet access, on-demand bandwidth, and communications solutions to various sectors, including universities, transport companies, NGOs, banks, and hotels. Our goal is to provide a seamless internet experience. With a presence across Zambia, we ensure rapid response to clients through local engineering teams.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Junior Sales Executive, based in Ndola. The Junior Sales Executive will be responsible for identifying new sales opportunities, maintaining customer relationships, conducting market research, and promoting the company’s Internet solutions. The role involves meeting sales targets, preparing proposals, conducting negotiations, and providing excellent customer service.
QUALIFICATIONS
– Sales and customer service experience
– Strong communication and negotiation skills
– Experience with market research and identifying sales opportunities
– Ability to prepare proposals and conduct presentations
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
– Ability to work independently and meet sales targets
– Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred
–  Must have Experience in telecommunications and Internet services industry.
–  Must be a Ndola Resident
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COMPANY DESCRIPTION
AIRLINK BROADBAND LIMITED- ZAMBIA offers advanced broadband services and solutions through a high-quality and stable network backbone, ensuring top-tier system security. The company delivers Internet access, on-demand bandwidth, and communication solutions to various sectors including universities, transport companies, GPS tracking companies, mining industries, NGOs, banks, manufacturing industries, embassies, and hotels. With its head office in Lusaka, and other offices in Ndola, Kitwe, Chambeshi, Luanshya, Kalulushi, and Chingola, the company guarantees rapid response and support through its local engineering teams in each town.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Sales Executive located in Kitwe. The Senior Sales Executive will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies, managing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Daily tasks will include meeting with potential clients, making sales presentations, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with the marketing and technical teams to tailor solutions that meet client needs. The individual will also be tasked with achieving sales targets and contributing to the company’s overall growth.
QUALIFICATIONS
-Experience in sales strategy development and implementation
-Strong customer relationship management skills
-Ability to identify new business opportunities
-Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
-Experience working in the telecommunications or technology industry is a plus
-Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
-Proven track record of achieving sales targets
-Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
-Must be a Kitwe resident
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Date: 6 Mar 2025
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Company: Plan International
Organization Background
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-governmental organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.  We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Working in Zambia since 1996, Plan International Zambia’s development and humanitarian programmes focus primarily on Inclusive Quality Education, Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, Early Childhood Development and Gender Responsive Child Protection. Child protection is key in all that we do. Plan International Zambia has Programme Areas (PAs) in; Central, Luapula, and Eastern Provinces including in Lusaka, where the Country Office is located.
Plan International Zambia is seeking to hire an Executive Administrative Assistant. The position holder will provide Executive, Administrative and Operations support to the Country Director’s office and will work closely with the Supply Chain and Administration Manager (SCAM) and all the Country Director’s supervisees. The post holder reports to the Country Director (CD) with a dotted line to the Supply Chain and Administration Manager to be based at Country Office in Lusaka.
The full role profile is on this link: Executive Administrative Assistant JD.pdf
Do you have what it takes to be successful in this role?
Essential

Diploma / Degree in Business Administration or Social Sciences.
Minimum three (3) years of relevant working experience in a similar role.
Proven experience in providing high quality administrative and personal assistant   services to senior level staff.
Possess proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).

Desirable:

Proven interpersonal and customer service skills with people at a range of levels from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds.
Assertive and pro-active, with the ability to work on own initiative with little to no supervision.
Good analytical skills with the ability to identify key points from complex material or information.
Self-motivated, flexible and able to make judgement as to when to take the initiative on the Country Director’s behalf.
Excellent time management skills. The post-holder will need to manage their own time well and the time of the Country Director.

Take note that verified qualifications from Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) will be required.
Location: Country Office, Lusaka
Reports to: Country Director (CD) with a dotted line to the SCAM
Grade:  Hay Level 13
Closing Date: 12 March 2025
Plan International provides equal employment opportunities to qualified and experienced women and men, Women are especially encouraged to apply.
We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

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About Kuwala Zambia:
KUWALA is a local Zambian NGO dedicated to empowering women with the skills, resources, and opportunities to end poverty for themselves, their families, and their communities. We provide women living in poverty with comprehensive training on how to generate income, effectively manage and save their earnings, launch their businesses, increase the value of their products, and expand their enterprises. Through our efforts, we aim to create a ripple effect of economic empowerment, uplifting not just the women we directly work with but also advancing sustainable development within their communities.
Position Overview:
The primary responsibility of the Project Officer is to manage and oversee the mushroom project sites in Rufunsa District. This role includes ensuring the proper establishment, maintenance, and productivity of mushroom farms while providing technical support to project participants. The Project Officer will also conduct capacity-building activities on financial literacy and entrepreneurship, collaborate with consultants on marketing, branding, and savings, and support monitoring and evaluation efforts. The officer will also contribute to report writing and brand awareness for Kuwala.
This is a one (1) year role, with the possibility of extension, based on performance and funding availability.
Key Responsibilities
Program (60%)
Mushroom Site Management and Supervision
1. Oversee the management and daily operations of mushroom project sites in Rufunsa District.
2. Ensure proper site setup, maintenance, and adherence to best practices in mushroom farming.
3. Provide technical guidance to farmers on cultivation techniques, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.
4. Monitor production performance and address challenges affecting yield and quality.
5. Develop and implement plans for site expansion and sustainability.
6. Coordinate procurement and distribution of inputs necessary for mushroom farming.
Capacity Building and Training
1. Conduct financial literacy and entrepreneurship training for mushroom farmers.
2. In collaboration with the mushroom consultant, develop and facilitate training modules and materials tailored to agribusiness development.
3. Strengthen the capacity of beneficiaries to effectively manage and scale their farming activities.
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
1. Work with consultants to develop marketing and branding strategies for mushroom products.
2. Facilitate beneficiary mobilization and linkages to markets and savings groups.
3. Build relationships with community leaders, government agencies, and private sector stakeholders.
Monitoring and Evaluation (30%)
1. Daily Monitoring & On-Site Oversight:
2. Conduct daily inspections of mushroom cultivation sites to monitor environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, light, etc.) and growth progress.
3. Record data on mushroom growth, yield, pest/disease observations, and environmental factors.
4. Ensure proper resource management, including water, substrates, and spawn.
Maintain and update cultivation logs with accurate and real-time data.
Data Quality Management:
1. Participate in regular data quality audits, verifying the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of collected data.
2. Cross-check field data with reports to ensure it aligns with actual site observations.
3. Ensure all data collection and reporting procedures are followed as per project guidelines.
Communications (5%)
1. Develop and submit regular progress reports on mushroom farming activities.
2. Assist in project documentation, including success stories and lessons learned.
. Promote Kuwala’s brand awareness through community engagement and outreach.
Finance Management (5%)
1. Assist in the preparation and management of project budgets.
2. Ensure proper allocation and utilization of financial resources for project activities.
3. Track project expenditures and maintain accurate financial records.
4. Work closely with the finance team to prepare financial reports and forecasts.
5. Support compliance with donor and organizational financial guidelines.
Qualifications
– Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field.
– Experience in agricultural project management is required.
– Knowledge of mushroom farming is an added advantage but not mandatory.
– Ability to ride a motorcycle with an A1 or A license.
– Experience conducting financial and entrepreneurship training/knowledge of the business is an added advantage.
– Understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles
– Strong organizational and time-management skills.
– Excellent report-writing skills with attention to detail.
– Ability to work independently and within a team.
– Prior experience in mobilising and working with rural communities is an added advantage.
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About the Company:
Lundazi District Women Development Association (LDWDA), established in 1994, is dedicated to improving the standard of living for small-scale farmers in the Lundazi District of the Eastern Province of Zambia. We are a member-based organization with 3,270 members (2,570 women and 700 men) working to enhance the livelihoods of rural communities.
As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainable development, we have partnered with We Effect on a Women Economic Empowerment project. This project focuses on empowering women in rural communities through access to economic opportunities, financial services, and sustainable agricultural practices. We Effect is a Swedish development organization that supports initiatives aimed at strengthening women’s roles in agriculture and improving their economic well-being.
About the Role:
We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic Field Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in the field and possess excellent knowledge of agricultural or business operations. Fluency in Tumbuka and Nyanja is essential for effective communication within our target communities.
Key Responsibilities:

Conduct field visits and monitor ongoing projects in Chasefu District.
Provide support and guidance to local communities in the implementation of agricultural or business programs.
Collect and analyze data related to the progress of projects.
Maintain accurate reports and documentation.
Work closely with local stakeholders, partners, and communities to ensure the success of projects.
Assist in organizing community training sessions and workshops.

Qualifications:

A minimum of a Diploma in Agriculture, Business Administration, or any relevant field.
At least 3 years of experience as a Field Officer or in a similar role.
Fluency in Tumbuka and Nyanja is a must.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team.
Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
Valid motorbike license.

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge of local community dynamics and cultures.
Experience in project management and monitoring

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We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Mechanics to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in servicing and repairing Scania, Mercedes, and MAN trucks, and experience working within a transport company environment
Location: Lusaka
Number of Vacancies: 2
Reporting to: Workshop supervisor
Key Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on Scania, Mercedes, and MAN diesel trucks.
Inspect vehicles for mechanical and safety issues and resolve them efficiently.
Conduct engine overhauls, transmission repairs, and other complex mechanical tasks.
Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Maintain accurate service records and documentation.
Collaborate with the operations team to minimize downtime and ensure the fleet’s reliability.

Qualifications and Skills

Grade 12 certificate
Advanced Craft certificate
Proven experience as a Mechanic with a focus on Scania, Mercedes, and MAN trucks.
At least 4 years of experience in a transport company or a similar environment.
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in vehicle maintenance.
Relevant technical certifications or qualifications are a plus

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