About Forest Africa Zambia
\nForest Africa Zambia Ltd is a Zambian-based company dedicated to sustainable natural resource management and the commercialization of inclusive indigenous non-timber forest-based value chains. The company works with rural communities to support livelihoods, empower women and youth, and promote environmental conservation through initiatives such as wild fruit collection, baobab and other indigenous fruit processing, and reforestation programs. Forest Africa Zambia Ltd also produces high-quality organic beverages and products, adhering to food safety and quality standards, while fostering climate resilience and sustainable community development.
\nForest Africa Zambia Ltd, with the support of SNV Zambia and Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), through the Innovations for Poverty (IAP) challenge fund program, is implementing a business scale up project focused on strengthening inclusive supply chain (focus on smallholder strengthening) , improved processing capacity and increased distribution to local and potential export market.
\nWe are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions to join our project team:\u00a0Project Manager, MEL Specialist, Logistics Officer, and Project Accounts Officer.
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\nProject Manager
\nJob Title:\u00a0Project Manager
\nReports to:\u00a0Managing Director
\nDuty Station:\u00a0Chilanga with frequent field travel
\nRole Summary
\nThe Project Manager will be responsible for the overall coordination, leadership, and successful delivery of the project. The role focuses on ensuring that project objectives are achieved efficiently, on time, and in compliance with approved plans, budgets, and donor requirements, while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Provide strategic and operational leadership for project implementation.
\nCoordinate project planning, execution, and monitoring in line with approved work plans.
\nLead and supervise project staff, promoting teamwork and accountability.
\nOversee project budgeting, reporting, and compliance processes.
\nCoordinate engagement with community stakeholders, partners, and service providers.
\nEnsure timely preparation and submission of narrative and progress reports.
\nIdentify implementation risks and support timely problem-solving and adaptive management.
\nRepresent the project in internal and external meetings as required.<\/p>\n
Qualifications & Experience<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in project management, Development Studies, Agribusiness, Biological Sciences, Business Administration or related field (master\u2019s an added advantage).<\/p>\n
Minimum 3 years\u2019 experience in project management, agribusiness, or rural development (experience in smallholder farmer programs, wild fruit value chains, or food processing initiatives is an advantage).<\/p>\n
Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
\nExperience working with smallholder farmers and community-based value chains.
\nExcellent reporting and communication skills.<\/p>\n
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