Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) is a nationally registered NGO working with development projects in the fields of education, health, agriculture and other poverty alleviation programmes. Projects are carried out in all the provinces of Zambia reaching over 1 million people. Key funding partners include the Government of Zambia, national and international development organisations (EU, Global Fund, WFP and more) as well as private sector organisations.<\/p>\n
DAPP in Zambia is seeking qualified and experienced individuals to fill the position of\u00a0District Coordinator\u00a0in the\u00a0Transformative Emergency Response Nutrition Improvement in Zambia (TERNIZA)\u00a0project.
\nThe project aims to build resilience among vulnerable smallholder farmers in Zambia, especially women and youth, enabling them to withstand climate shocks, increase agricultural productivity, and improve nutrition.
\nDuty Station:\u00a0Kazungula
\nEssential Job Functions include:
\n1.1\u00a0Program Management\u00a0
\na)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Manages all operations related to the drought recovery programs according to the work plan, program document and implementation strategy.
\nb)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Troubleshoots, as needed, to prevent disruptions in daily program activities.
\nc)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Provides technical support to the smallholder farmers enrolled for the implementation of all program activities ensuring the program goals are met in terms of timeliness, quantity and quality.
\nd)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Works with the whole team in the districts and ensures that activities and results are monitored and evaluated in regard to effectiveness, efficiency and impact of the program\u2019s components, and makes appropriate recommendations for improvement.
\ne)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Enhances capacities and skills of smallholder farmers, especially women and the youth to diversify production, improve productivity through training, targeted extension support and capacity-building programs<\/p>\n
f)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Advances livelihoods restoration and development, financial literacy and inclusion for women and youth farmers through capacity building activities and linkage to affordable finance including using digital tools
\ng)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Enhances access to safe and Nutritious Foods for all, through access to markets, agro-processing, and value addition, and improving nutrition education.
\n1.2\u00a0Oversight of Design, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
\n(a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Works with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team to ensure that the M&E systems of individual indicators are of high quality, providing regular impact and process data and that data collected meets the required standard.
\n(b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Shares results, findings, lessons learnt internally as well as externally
\nEducational Resources
\n1.3\u00a0Oversight of Finance
\n(a)\u00a0\u00a0Monitors and manages the budget and financing expenses ensuring that they are within the framework of regulations and procedures for DAPP.
\n(b)\u00a0\u00a0Keeps oversight to ensure that the project gets the most value for money spent.
\n1.4\u00a0Representation and diplomacy
\na)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Coordinates with the Line Ministries in the district and other key partners and stakeholders and local leadership in the operation areas.
\nb)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Communicates with the various Partners both government line Ministries and the private sector at district and community level.
\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Required Qualifications
\n2.1\u00a0Diploma in Agronomy, General Agriculture Sciences, Agricultural Extension or related fields.<\/p>\n
2.2\u00a0Degree in General Agriculture will be an added advantage.
\n2.3\u00a0At least five (5) years of professional and leadership experience with an NGO in agricultural extension services, micro financing, nutrition, or seed and agro-chemical related fields.
\n2.4 Demonstrated and proven leadership managing similar projects.<\/p>\n
2.5\u00a0Good understanding of concepts and issues of smallholder farmers and nutrition.
\n2.6\u00a0Knowledge of and experience in Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices\/Climate services.
\n2.7\u00a0Strong interpersonal skills and excellent team player
\n2.8\u00a0Good facilitation skills
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