Bharti Airtel Jobs in Zambia

Telecommunications has now become an integral and important part of the social, economic and political fiber of our nation and the world as a whole. In addition to providing multimedia, entertainment and business services, contemporary networks also provide education, healthcare and other public and humanitarian services. As we embrace new technologies and make the world of global communications accessible to more people we perfect the art of empowering and bringing people together.

As a result, Airtel Zambia offers excellent career paths for talented, motivated, innovative and hardworking people. We are especially keen to hear from people with experience in:

1. Marketing
2. Sales
3. Customer Care
4. Networks
5. Management Information Systems
6. Legal & Regulatory
7. Strategic Planning

In return, we offer a competitive remuneration package including permanent and pensionable employment plus a range of other excellent benefits.
We look for people with good qualifications, training and experience, that are also dynamic, highly motivated and share our progressive approach to work.
Our Headquarters are in Lusaka and we have branch operations in Livingstone, Kabwe, Ndola, Solwezi, Kitwe, Chipata, Mongu, Kasama, Mansa and Customer Care Centers dotted around Lusaka.

How to Apply

There are primarily two ways that prospective Airtel Zambia employees can apply for openings within our organization. Firstly via email and secondly by physically dropping or sending the application letter and CV to the head office or any of our outlets. Although employment applications can be received at any of our locations, an online application is highly recommended for faster review and processing.

Before sending an application letter and attaching all supporting documentation via email, prospective employees must ensure the following:

1. Application letter and CV have been converted into PDF format.
2. Scanned copies of all qualifications.
3. Ensure that all Scanned copies of relevant qualifications are clearly labeled and sent in a zip file labeled ‘Qualifications’.
4. Ensure that the e-mail title clearly states the position being applied for. For example: Title: ‘Application For Position of Marketing Executive’.

After completing the application and following the above application guide, send your applications to jobs@airtel.co.za.

Professional Insurance Corporation Zambia PLC Jobs

Professional Insurance Corporation Zambia PLC is always looking for bright, qualified and talented individuals who can make an impact. If you think you have what it takes, send your CV to hr@picz.co.zm or a physical copy to the below address. 

Head Human Resources And Administration
Finsbury Park
Kabwe roundabout
P.O. Box 34264
Lusaka, Zambia

World Vision Jobs - May 2018: Response Programmes Director

Response Programmes Director

Reference: 9255-03G34003

Location: Global

Application Deadline Date: 09-Jan-20

Category: Exceptions

Type: Fixed term, Full-time

   

JOB DESCRIPTION

*Country location to be determined based on response.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Response Programmes Director oversees/leads the Sector Programming Team, including Program Officer(s), Design Monitor Evaluation (DME), Humanitarian Accountability and Information Management. The Programme Director supports the Response Director (RD) and Operations Director (OD) in designing the response strategy and operations plan and works in close coordination with both.

The Response Programmes Director is responsible to manage grant acquisition, assessments, monitor and humanitarian accountability and liaises with Support Offices (SOs), and international donors.

Response Programmes Director is part of the Response Senior Leadership Team. Response Programmes Director will coordinate/advise with Response Director (RD)/Senior Leadership Team (SLT) go or no go for proposals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establish, lead, resource and staff the programmes unit to meet response needs:

• Lead team/individual development and provide direction and support as needed to enable effective performance.
• Contribute to National Office (NO) capacity building in the area of emergency response in coordination with NO leadership and Human Resources (HR).
• Determine Programmes organisational structure and staffing plan with HR.
• Work with HR to recruit and deploy Programmes staff and plan for capacity development.
• Ensure Programmes staff handovers are conducted.
• Develop Programmes budget in coordination with Finance.
• Support RD and Finance in developing Response Budget, ensuring strong alignment and coordination with Operations team during budgeting and budget management process.
• Plan for Programmes Unit transition/integration with NO, where applicable.

Lead the programme planning process to ensure alignment with context, humanitarian needs, response strategy as well as operational feasibility and technical quality:

• Support development of operational intent plan to align with funding allocations ensuring operational feasibility and
• technical quality.
• Support Sectors and Operations Director to draft response plan.
• Work with Grants, Acquisition and Management (GAM) to coordinate grant acquisition.
• Write Operational Intent inclusive of targets.
• Prepare project RACIs (responsible, accountable, consulted, informed) for new grants.

Oversee donor liaison and advocacy is undertaken to resource operations plan to address humanitarian needs. The Response Programmes Director will ensure that the GAM team undertake the following activities:

• Monitor and analyse donor opportunities to ensure they align with operational intent.
• Communicate humanitarian needs identified through assessments, monitoring data and community feedback to in-country donors and Support Offices International Programmes Groups.
• Represent World Vision with potential donors (ECHO, DFID, EU, OFDA, etc.) including bilateral, multilateral and corporate.
• Collaborate with Advocacy to influence donor funding strategies when appropriate.
• Liaises with SOs regarding donor priorities and opportunities for funding.
• Support Finance in the allocation and tracking of response funding to ensure response strategic priorities are funded and effective leveraging of available funding.
• Support mapping of all funding sources with Finance.
• Support funding allocation process (Private Non Sponsorship & grant opportunities) in coordination with Finance, Response Director and Operations to reflect response strategic priorities, operational realities and ensure compliance with relevant funding regulations.
• Support Finance to track donor funding allocation and commitments to ensure response strategic priorities are funded.
• Oversee development and submission of project proposals to donors to resource operations plan.
• Develop project proposals with Operations, Advocacy, Finance and relevant Support functions and ensure stakeholders have the opportunity to review proposals and raise issues prior to submission to donors.
• Ensure proposals are aligned with the operational plan, sector DADDs and standards.
• Ensure proposals are aligned with accountability standards and basic DME requirements.
• Maintain donor and SOs communications to facilitate funding acquisition.
• Support Finance to ensure an up-to-date funding matrix.

Ensure support for Finance to establish grant management system to guarantee fulfillment of donor requirements:

• Support Finance to conduct grant orientation or grant start-up workshops for relevant staff.
• Plan and manage donor reporting to ensure that all donor requirements are met.
• Support Finance with monitoring of grants for compliance with grant requirements.
• Oversee planning, implementation, analysis and sharing of findings from assessments and program monitoring.

The Response Programmes Director will ensure that the DME team undertake the following activities:

• Design and implement community consultation processes to ensure understanding of World Visions role, planned interventions and provide opportunities for input and feedback into programme and project designs.
• Design and implement Information Provision plan to ensure that accurate and reliable information about the programme is made available and shared with communities in a timely and accessible manner.

Establish and support implementation of complaint and feedback mechanisms:

• Document, implement and monitor complaint and feedback systems to ensure timely responses to communities.
• Consolidate and analyse community complaint information to inform Operations and response management of key issues raised by beneficiaries.
• Coordinate Humanitarian Accountability planning and learning with other accountability focused INGOs and LNGOs.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Required:

• A minimum of 3-5 years in leadership role in the humanitarian assistance and development sector, with a significant portion of this in INGOs.
• 5 years experience in humanitarian assistance work.
• Demonstrated understanding of key humanitarian principles, standards and best practices.
• University degree in Humanitarian Studies or relevant field. Masters degree preferred.
• Experience in program management and implementation of multi-sectoral emergency response projects.
• Intensive experience in leading a multi-cultural team of professionals.
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment.
• Experience working in war zones / fragile contexts.
• Experience in engaging with governmental institutions and multilateral agencies.
• Experience in managing humanitarian operations that facilitate innovation and calculated risk taking.
• Work experience as Program Officer at least for 1-3 years in a country other than the home country.
• Strong team leadership skills.
• Emotional Intelligence (self awareness, managing emotions and those of others, remaining calm/composed, dealing with ambiguity and change).
• Understand Humanitarian Industry and have proven experience within a relief setting.
• Effective in written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Previous experience working in complex emergency/rehabilitation settings.
• Experience coordination with INGOs and other key stakeholders-High degree of negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Ability to work with a reasonable level of comfort in high tension and high security risk situations.
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts psychologically stressful environs and physical hardships.
• Ability to facilitate the creation of cross-functional project teams and the development of national strategies.
• Excellent time-management and prioritization.
• Demonstrates openness and transparency.

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World Vision Jobs - May 2018: Supply Chain Management Officer

Reference: 10130-14N28060

Location: Africa - Zambia

Town/City: Lusaka

Application Deadline Date: 11-May-18

Category: Supply Chain

Type: Fixed term, Full-time

International Role: No - Only National applicants will be considered.

Duration: 2+ Years

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose of the position:

To assist in the development of the Directorate’s procurement strategy in accordance with WorldVision Zambia Strategy and to take an active lead in the introduction, development and implementation of procurement plans

Appropriately and accurately perform and leverage market analysis to support Supply Chain Management decisions on buying methods.

Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

Identification of business needs from Programme Operations

1. Participate in project designing
2. Participate in strategic planning to ensure that SCM is utilized by WVZ early enough to allow professional input during planning stage
3. Provide pricing information based actual purchases and price projections during budgeting process

Consolidation of Procurement Plans

1. Proactively manage procurement plans and implementation plan to initiate strategic sourcing activities by utilizing strategic sourcing methodology in timely manner.

Promote integration of procurement activities across World Vision Zambia

Monitoring of vendor performance

1. Develop supplier key performance indicators
2. Continuously monitor and evaluate suppliers to ensure the desired level of contractual performance is achieved

Measure and report on the performance of suppliers

Market Analysis

1. Continuously review the supply market to assess which suppliers can meet our needs
2. Collect and analyse market and internal data
3. Collect and analyse category and spend data
4. Contribute to the development and implementation of sourcing strategies
5. Support supplier selection activities including qualitative and quantitative analysis, selection criteria, long and short lists

Provide historical spend, utilisation and compliance data to strategic sourcing initiatives, as needed

Contract Review

1. To ensure that value for money is demonstrated on contracts ensuring that all contracts deliver the most cost effective solution.
2. To ensure that construction contracts are awarded to competent contractors in accordance with the National Construction Council’s Guidelines and that the Council’s rules of engagement are strictly adhered to.
3. To ensure that tender and contract documentation is compliant with WV Global Supply Chain Management Procurement Reference, Policy and Process Manual.
4. Ensure that contractual conditions and performance indicators are understood by suppliers and requestors

e. Identify potential contract improvement opportunities

Payments

1. To ensures that payment recommendations are made in accordance with the terms of the contract and WVI field financial manual

Ensure timely submission of payments to Finance

Standardisation

a. Develop and create standardized contracts with suppliers and promote standardization of procurement activities across World Vision Zambia.

b. Lead the standardization of product categories to rationalize the number of items purchased

Other Competencies/Attributes:

• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Attend and participate/lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

Education :

• First degree in Business Administration, Social Science, Procurement or similar degree
• Professional Qualification preferred, M CIPS qualified

Experience :

• At least 3-5years experience in purchasing
• Good Supply Chain Management expertise

Special Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the 7-Step Sourcing Process
• Negotiation experience
• Contract Management experience
• Basic knowledge of local legal positions for contracts
• Ability to analyse and report on Supply Chain Management and financial metrics
• Understanding of market analysis, supplier evaluation, total cost of ownership analysis, category strategy development & implementation.

General Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Good communication skills
• Technical skills in computing and using standard software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Internet)
• Proven problem analysis and decision making skills
• Good skills in English and regional used language(s)
• Customer focused
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative strategies.
• Ability to work at senior level and contribute proactively and positively in a team environment
• Demonstrates Christ-centred life and work
• Understands and is committed to WV’s vision, mission and core values

Working Environment / Conditions:

• The Senior Supply Chain Officer will report to the Supply Chain Management Manager.The Senior Supply Chain Officer will largely be based in Lusaka but may be required to attend workshops or training from time to time to build capability of the national supply chain function Office-based with frequent travel to the field
• Travel: 20% Domestic/international travel is required.
• On call: 100%

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UNV Programme Analyst

The UNV Field Units (FU) are mainly accountable for the mobilization and placement of UN Volunteers in UN Agencies, Funds, and Programmes focused on peace, development and humanitarian needs.  The UNV Field Units represent and position UNV in the respective countries and bring UNV’s services and solutions closer to its partners from governments, UN entities, civil society and private.

Under the matrix management of the Portfolio Manager/Specialist, Regional Office, and the UNDP Country Director/Deputy Country Director, the UNV Programme Analyst leads and manages the UNV Field Unit. She/he is responsible for effective strategic planning, leading to mobilization and placement of UN Volunteers, select administrative/operational support to volunteers, and advocacy and positioning of UNV interests in the country, in line with UNV’s Strategic Framework.  The UNV Programme Analyst builds and maintains relationships with main partners, and effectively coordinates with the Regional Office and HQ organizational units, on volunteer mobilization, programme implementation, and provision of substantive inputs and facilitation of corporate initiatives.  

Application Procedure:

All applications must be made on-line.

Application procedure for this position are available online at http://jobs.undp.org. The position is listed under the practice area Management under Africa location, job id: 15527.  Applicants will be required to complete the online application form and submit a resume.  The resume must include an updated curriculum vita and copies of applicant’s academic records in one pdf document.  All applications must be made on line.  Applications sent via email or postal mail will not be considered. The deadline for submission of applications is Wednesday, 18 April 2018.

Longlisted candidates will be required to take a written technical test in order to qualify for an interview. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

University of Lusaka Career Opportunity – Information Technology Specialist - Software Developer

The University of Lusaka is one of Zambia’s top Universities. The University has continued to expand and it for this reason that the University is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to join its Information Technology Department as;

Information Technology Specialist - Software Developer (1) Purpose

The  incumbent  main  responsibility  will be  to  improve  the  University’s  efficiency  and  effectiveness  in  the

Information and Technology Department by designing, installing, testing and maintaining software systems.

Summary of Job Responsibilities;

·    Oversee testing, debugging, change control, and documentation for new projects

·    Presenting ideas for systems improvements

·    Producing detailed specifications and documentation

·    Testing in-house developed and externally provided software

·    Preparing of training manuals for end-users

·    Maintenance and updating of existing systems

·    Gather and evaluate user feedback

Qualifications

·      A Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a bias in software development.

·      A Master’s Degree in Computer Science is an added advantage.

·      Experience with online Databases.

·      Must be conversant with languages and technologies (JavaScript, Web Services, C++, C-Sharp, Net- framework, etc.).

·      At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar position.

Key Qualities and skills:

·    Self-motivated, resourceful and innovative

·    Must be able to work with minimum supervision

·    Must be assertive with very good interpersonal skills

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Interested candidates should send their application letters together with copies of their educational & professional certificates, and Curriculum Vitae with at least three traceable referees to the undersigned. The closing date for applications is 6th April 2018.

The Human Resource Officer

University of Lusaka

Plot 37413

Off Alick Nkhata Road, Mass Media P O Box 36711, Lusaka Zambia Email:  jobs@ictar.ac.zm

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