UNDP Project Specialist Jobs 2023 – Zambia NGO Jobs.
UNDP Zambia looking for “Project Specialist”.
Applicants with a degree in Masters Degree may apply on or before 22nd May 2023.
UNDP first signed its agreement of cooperation with Ethiopia back in February 1981. Since then, UNDP has focused on providing Ethiopia with strategic support to build the capacity of national institutions to enhance the country’s development results. Moreover, UNDP’s interventions prioritise long-term development impacts to build a resilient nation by informing policies, as well as implementing activities at the community level.
UNDP Project Specialist Jobs 2023
The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 9th May 2023 for qualified Zambians to fill in the vacant post of Project Specialist to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Position | Project Specialist |
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Seven years |
| Application Deadline | 22nd May 2023 |
UNDP Job Vacancy 2023
Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of Head of Inclusive Growth Unit and reporting to the Programme Manager of the ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme (UNDP-Brussels); the Project Specialist (Coordinator) will have the following responsibilities:
- Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of country-level activities for the ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme;
- Responsible for country-level oversight and quality assurance of programmatic activities;
- Support the ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme team in delivering training and capacity building activities;
- Ensure implementation and scaling up of business development through promotion of inclusive procurement in mining value chains in Zambia.
- Provide support in the identification, development and design of country-level studies, sector capacity assessments, and capacity development roadmaps;
- Provide support in organizing country-level policy dialogues aimed at strengthening regulations on environment, health and safety as well as public-private dialogues to strengthen value chains;
- Provide support in organizing community dialogues to address conflicts related to the mining of Development Minerals;
- Monitor the quality of small grant proposals and projects with in-country partners and ensure reporting;
- Contribute to the development and implementation of a joint UN mining programme in Zambia in the context of African mining Vision and the Responsible Mining Development Initiative through coordination of partners and stakeholders such as UN agencies, Government, Chamber of Mines and others;
- Provide support to the country office with building and strengthening strategic partnerships in mining.
- Provide support to the ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme’s knowledge management networks and portal, including by convening online training participant alumni activities;
- Assist in the drafting of training/workshop proceedings, lessons learned and emerging best practices reports, annual progress reports and other knowledge products;
- Provide support to the ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme team in building strategic alliances and partnerships at the country level on the programme’s thematic focus areas;
- Take the lead in organizing technology fairs and networking events at the country-level.
Position in Organization:
- Project Specialist
- Job Identification: 10285
- Locations: Lusaka, Zambia
- Posting Date: 05/08/2023, 08:03 PM
- Apply Before: 05/22/2023, 09:29 AM
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Agency: UNDP
- Grade: NPSA-11
- Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement
- Practice Area: Inclusive Growth
- Bureau: Regional Bureau for Africa
- Contract Duration: 1 Year
- Education & Work Experience: Master’s Degree – 7 year(s) experience OR Bachelor’s Degree – 9 year(s) experience
- Required Languages: English
- Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks
Qualification & Experience:
- Master’s degree the followinnatural resource management, business administration, mining and other relevant fields from a recognized educational institution;
- Minimum 7 years (Master’s degree) or 9 years (Bachelor’s degree) relevant professional experience is required;
- Experience in the implementation of programmes/projects on sustainable development, extractive industries, natural resource management, value chain development and/or small-scale mining is desired;
- Experience in developing programmes/projects;
- Experience working with government institutions dealing with mining/natural resources;
- Experience in communications and knowledge management is desired;
- Field experience is desired;
How to Apply UNDP Project Specialist Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/job/10285
The Closing Date: 22nd May 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
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| Official Website | www.undp.org |
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