MECB Consulting Limited has been awarded a Grant by Millennium Challenge Account-Zambia (MCAZ) with funding from Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) under the Innovative Grant Program (IGP) to implement the Smart Safe Water Scheme (SSWS) Scaling-up (the project) in Jack Compound of Lusaka district. MECB Consulting Limited will work with Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company (LWSC) to implement the project.
The primary aim of the project is to improve access to safe water supply in Jack compound, one of the peri-urban communities of Lusaka district.
MECB Consulting Limited is seeking suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the positions described below.
TIMELINE
Application Deadline: Applications with CVs must be received no later than 17:00 PM on Friday June 9, 2017 by email to e.chikwanda@mecbconsulting.co.zm or by hand to the MECB Consulting Limited Office at Plot No. 13, Sianjalika Road, Woodlands, Lusaka. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Job Title 1: Technical Advisor
Reporting to: Project Manager
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Position Description
The Technical Advisor will serve as the project’s full-time technical lead for all project activities, with a focus on supervision of the execution by the sub-contractors of all construction works related to the project, verifying that the contractor executes the works according to the plans and specifications, project schedule and budget and provide support at all stages of project implementation. The Technical advisor will work closely with Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company (LWSC), Jack Community organisations, Millennium Challenge Account Zambia and other key project stakeholders.
Job Title 2: Water Engineer
Department: Technical Operations
Reporting to: Project Manager
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Position Description
The scope of work to be performed by the Water Engineer includes the over-sight of the sub-contractor’s activities in the execution of the works. The Engineer will inter-face with the sub-Contractor and be responsible on behalf of MECB for the inspection and supervision of the entire works.
Job Title No. 3: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Department: Technical Operations
Reporting to: Project Manager
Position: Lusaka, Zambia
Position Description
Provide technical support to the planning, monitoring and evaluation of project activities. The purpose is to ensure MECB Consulting Limited and partners fully implement the project’s M&E framework in order to strengthen real-time monitoring of project implementation with quality feedback that will enable timely action to improve outputs, realize outcomes and generate the desired impact.
Job Title No. 4: Community Mobilization Specialist
Department: Technical Operations
Reporting to: Project Manager
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Position Description
The Community Mobilization Officer’s activities include: leading community stakeholder mapping processes and community stakeholder consultation and sensitization; engagement with community leaders and government authorities; providing continuous promotion of water quality and hygiene standards through campaigns, meetings and community mobilization.
Job Title No.5: Project Accountant
Department: Finance and Administration
Reporting to: Project Manager
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Position Description
The Project Accountant is responsible for handling budget preparations, analyzing financial data and handles all statutory obligations. The Project Accountant performs professional accounting work involving the compilation, consolidation, and analysis of financial data.
Job Title No.6: Procurement & Logistics Officer
Department: Finance and Administration
Reporting to: Project Accountant
Location: Lusaka Zambia
Position Description
The roles shall be to support, sourcing, analyzing and contracting management, supplier performance, knowledge management, expediter and internal customer relationship management.
Job Title No. 7: Administrative Assistant
Department: Finance/Administration
Reporting to: Project Accountant
Location: Lusaka Zambia
Position Description
Working under the supervision of the Project Accountant, the Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of general administrative and clerical services. The incumbent will be required to both take direction and work intuitively to support the completion of the project’s goals and objectives in a professionally and culturally appropriate manner.
Job Title No. 8: Receptionist
Department: Finance and Administration
Reporting to: Project Accountant
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Position Description
Provides office services by assisting the Administrative Assistant in maintaining, procedures, policies, and monitoring administrative projects.