Vacancy Name
\nManager II, Project<\/p>\n
Employment Type
\nFull Time (Fixed Term)<\/p>\n
Childfund Work Location
\nLusaka, Zambia<\/p>\n
Childfund Division
\nGlobal Impact<\/p>\n
ChildFund Department
\nCountry Management<\/p>\n
Job Details<\/p>\n
Position title:\u00a0Project Manager
\nLocation:\u00a0Lusaka
\nChildFund Office:\u00a0Zambia
\nManager\/ Supervisor title:\u00a0Programmes and Sponsorship Director
\nPosition type:\u00a0Full-time fixed term
\nDuration:\u00a0Up to 31st May 2026
\nWork environment:\u00a0On-site
\nAbout ChildFund
\nChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.
\nChildFund\u2019s Values
\nWe aspire for every person in our organization\u2014program participants, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike\u2014to feel free, safe, and confident to be themselves. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.
\nChildFund\u2019s Commitment
\nChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal records check and\/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.
\nAbout This Role
\nProject Manager to lead a high-impact initiative focused on enhancing economic strengthening opportunities for marginalized groups, particularly women. This role is central to driving inclusive growth by addressing systemic barriers such as limited access to finance, markets, and skills development. The Project Manager will spearhead innovative strategies that promote entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and sustainable livelihoods, ensuring that vulnerable populations can participate fully in economic activities.\u00a0Reporting to the Programs Director, the Project Manager will be responsible and accountable for all aspects of the project, in particular conceptual strategic leadership, high quality deliverables\/compliance, documentation and reporting. Working closely with the technical staff, partners and key stakeholders, the Project Manager will be responsible for planning, implementation, and monitoring of the EU-supported Economic strengthening initiatives, ensuring effective delivery of the project and promoting sustainability.
\nPrimary Responsibilities
\nRESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:<\/p>\n
Provide strategic guidance and technical leadership to ensure effective delivery of the WEMSES project implementation and ensure alignment with the donor conditions and the broader organizational goals.
\n\u00a0Coordination and facilitation of community capacity building trainings to bridge knowledge gaps in business management and enterprise development to women and youths\u2019 groups
\nProvide leadership to the community mobilization and support for women\u2019s groups to develop business plans, record management and market scanning for development of viable businesses
\nDesign, develop, and adapt training materials and capacity-building programs focused on women\u2019s economic strengthening and inclusion.
\n\u00a0\u00a0Oversee training in entrepreneurship, business management, and financial literacy to overcome financial barriers.
\nAddress systemic challenges faced by women entrepreneurs, including limited access to finance, markets, and skills development.
\nEnsuring that managerial, administrative, and financial procedures comply with donor policies, rules and regulations and ChildFund policies and procedures
\n\u00a0Ensure the quality and effectiveness of economic strengthening interventions through rigorous oversight and continuous improvement.
\nDevelop and maintain strategic programmatic relationships, effectively coordinate and collaborate with key project stakeholders, such as donors, partners and government ministries
\nTrack progress toward the WEMSES project outcomes and key results areas through outlined performance indicators.
\n\u00a0Ensure alignment of projects indicators to the overall Childfund design and implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) frameworks.
\nLead in documentation of successes, challenges and lessons learned with focus on improving program delivery.
\nOversight in preparation of monthly activity schedules, project reports and ensuring that they are submitted on time.
\n\u00a0Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships to advance the project\u2019s developmental agenda.
\n\u00a0Supervise and support a team of Project Officers, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
\n\u00a0\u00a0Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management to promote professional growth and team effectiveness.
\nEnsure project staff adhere to the organization\u2019s programming principles, procurement, administrative and financial policies and ensure that ethical governance, compliance with legal and ethical standards in governance.
\nPerform other tasks and duties as assigned.<\/p>\n
Required Experience and Education<\/p>\n
Grade Twelve Certificate<\/p>\n
A Degree in Development Studies, Economics, Business Management, Agriculture, Project Management or related field.
\n6 to 8 years of experience in project management, preferably in\u00a0project management within development or economic empowerment programs.
\nProven experience in Strong technical expertise in capacity building, gender inclusion, and financial literacy initiatives.
\nProven experience in managing donor funded projects, particularly EU funded projects.
\nExperience of developing and testing methodologies for planning, monitoring, and learning in women\u2019s economic empowerment and\/or gender transformation.
\nStrong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
\nProficiency in project management tools and data analysis.
\nExcellent communication and report-writing abilities.
\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.
\nExcellent communication and Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, adaptive learning, and results-based management.
\nAbility to work with minimum supervision, to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
\nTraining and facilitation skills and experience are required.<\/p>\n
Required Competencies
\nChildFund\u2019s Core Competencies<\/p>\n
Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.
\nCommunication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
\nResults orientation gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
\nDecision making uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
\nResilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.<\/p>\n
Other Required Competencies<\/p>\n
Proven language proficiency in written and spoken English.
\nComputer literacy in MS-Word, Excel.
\nInterpersonal communication skills
\nSound judgement and ability to work effectively with others at all levels.
\nFirm belief in teamwork, gender equality, participatory approach and sustainable development<\/p>\n
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