Current Jobs at Concern Worldwide in Zambia

Concern is implementing the Zambia Female Youths Livelihood and Nutrition Enhancement Project (FYNEP) in collaboration with the World Bank with funding from the Japanese Social Development Fund. The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to improve access to livelihood opportunities and nutrition among selected female youths in targeted project areas. The project has 4 main components; a life skills curriculum to increase control and knowledge around life choices and nutrition, a livelihoods component focussed on agricultural livelihoods related to improved nutrition, a health component to directly support pre-conception nutrition and nutrition outreach. This project will benefit an estimated 24,600 persons in Limulunga and Kaoma Districts of Western Province and started on the 1st July 2015 with three-year duration.

COUNTRY/ GRANTEE: Concern Worldwide in Zambia

NAME OF PROJECT: Zambia Female Youths Livelihood and Nutrition Enhancement Project

Grant No. TF081487

Community Development Facilitator X 3 – Individual Consultant- Limulunga District

Reference No IC: CONS/003/YR2 – CDF3

Objectives of the Consulting Assignment

The Community Development Facilitator will work closely with Project Support Officers to provide technical support in the implementation of FYNEP activities in Kaoma or Limulunga districts. The CDFs will also work with Peer Leaders of the Girl Clubs and Community Volunteers on different activities including providing trainings, mentoring, organisation, supervision, and monitoring of the implementation of activities.

Consultant qualifications and experience

• Diploma/certificate level training in any of the areas of in agriculture, rural development, nutrition, health, community development or related field
• At least 3 years progressive field experience working with rural communities with a focus on agriculture. , life skills, health or nutrition.
• Demonstrable experience of working with youth and women.
• Excellent facilitation skills with an empowering style
• Training experience in a related field
• Ability to ride a motorcycle, with valid license or willingness to learn to ride a motorcycle.

As this role is entirely engaged with young women between the ages of 10 and 24, preference will be shown to suitably qualified female candidates.

Application

To apply for any of the above consultant positions please follow either of the below modes of application.

By Email: Submit your electronic application along with your current CV to hr.zambia@concern.net , you must put the position reference number in the SUBJECT Heading. Please DO NOT email academic and professional certificates as they will only be required if called for interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contracted.

By Hand: Submit your application to any of the offices below, in a sealed envelope, together with your cover letter and current CV. You must quote the position reference number on the outside of your envelope.

Please DO NOT include academic and professional certificates as they will only be required if called for interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Mongu –  District Programme Coordinator, Concern Worldwide, Plot 41, President Avenue, Mongu

Kaoma – Project Coordinator, Concern Worldwide, Plot 1402 off Mulamatila Road, Kaoma

Lusaka – HR Department, Concern Worldwide, Plot No 5466, Libala Road, Kalundu, Lusaka

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 17:00 HRS FRIDAY 14TH JULY 2017.