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MANAGEMENT SUPPORT OFFICER/GRANTS COORDINATOR |
Peace Corps Zambia |
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Posted 2018-10-05 01:12:00
Peace Corps Zambia wishes to
invite applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under listed
full-Time positions.
In order to be selected for these
positions, the applicant must be a Zambian Citizen, must not have been employed
in intelligence-related activities, and must submit an application that clearly
documents how they meet each of the following mandatory requirements.
Applicants may apply for more than one position.
Management Support Officer/
Grants Coordinator VA 22/2018
Location: Lusaka
Starting Salary : ZMW 241,791.00/Annum
Work hours : Full-time; 40 hours/week
General Description
The Management Support Officer/Grants
Coordinator provides administrative and management support directly to the
Country Director (CD) and the Director of Provincial Operations and Program
Performance (DPOPP). The position is also responsible for managing Post
calendars and Peace Corps Volunteer leave requests. The Management Support
Officer/Grants Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administration of
grant projects at Post. The Coordinator serves as the primary grant program
contact at Post for Volunteers, other Post staff, and Peace Corps/headquarters
grant program support staff. In the absence of the Communications Liaison, this
position provides back-up support.
The position is a member of the
Administration team and reports directly to the Country Director.
Required Qualifications
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At least a diploma in business
management, administration or related field is required; Bachelor’s Degree or
advanced degree is preferred.
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Minimum of three (3) years of
office management / executive support experience supporting executive level
staff in an international, multi-cultural organization working in community
development is required. Experience working with a US government agency or
contractor is preferred.
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Minimum of three (3) years of
grants management experience is required. Experience working with US government
funded grant management is preferred.
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English proficiency (reading and
writing) is required.
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Knowledge of small grants
programs and of the Zambian culture is required.
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General knowledge of Peace Corps’
mission, Government of Zambia protocol, structures and contacts and
collaborating with host country partners is required.
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Knowledge of key Microsoft Office
software, including Word, Excel and Power Point is required;
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Knowledge of Microsoft Publisher
is desired.
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Must be highly resourceful and
creative, with strong interpersonal skills able to:
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Strong analytical and computer
skills (Microsoft), including typing and basic trouble shooting of computer
systems. Successful completion of necessary background and security clearances.
For detailed
job specifications and submission instructions, please visit the US Embassy
website: https://zm.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs
Applications and supporting
documentation including a typed cover letter, CV that clearly documents how you
meet each of the above requirements, and at least three traceable references
must be submitted by close of business October 18, 2018.
Address applications to:
The Human Resources Specialist,
Peace Corps Zambia,
Plot 71A Kabulonga Rd.
P.O. Box 50707, Lusaka, Zambia
Email: zm01-jobs@zm.peacecorps.gov clearly
stating your name and position applied for in the subject line of your email
(E.g. John Doe, Communications and Liaison Specialist)
The United States Peace Corps is an Equal Opportunity
Employer