Economic and Social Accountability Programme Officer

Job description

Job Purpose

Caritas Zambia is seeking a dynamic and values-driven Economic and Social Accountability Officer to help grow its impact and influence on Economic and Social Accountability advocacy.

Caritas Zambia is an institution of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) dedicated to promoting the Social Ministry of the Catholic Church. Caritas Zambia is an evidence-based advocacy organisation with a mandate to foster and uphold human dignity through the promotion of integral human development, achieved through research, advocacy, monitoring, and participation in the formulation of economic and social policies.

Key Objectives and Accountabilities

To promote public accountability in economic policies and the use of natural resources,
To animate public advocacy and influence policy development that prioritises the needs of the poor and vulnerable,
Promote accountability in the provision of social services
Development of annual, quarterly, and other appropriate plans and budgets for EASP in line with the National strategic plans and other pertinent plans
Promptly, document all activities of the programmes
Attend network meetings as assigned
Develop, promote, and sustain relevant networks with identified organizations
Facilitating awareness-raising workshops and fora with key stakeholders, as planned in the EASP programme
Participate, present, and represent Carita Zambia at international and national conferences and events as assigned
Help with facilitating capacity-building initiatives
Help coordinate EASP lobbying and advocacy initiatives that are aimed at ensuring transparency and advocacy along the entire value chain of extractive industries, Public Finance, and economic issues
Develop proposal and fundraising initiatives
Facilitating and building the capacity of dioceses and other CSOs to analyze and use data disclosed through EITI reports and other sources of data.
Help with working with sub-structures at the national level and member organizations to promote extractive industry transparency advocacy in government policies through direct engagement with government officials and agencies.
Help with research and draft memos, fact sheets, backgrounders, and other materials as necessary for advocacy efforts
Help to implement activities under EASP as assigned.

Education, Qualifications & Experience

University degree in Economics
A master’s degree in economics or a related field will be an added advantage.
At least 4 years’ experience as a Programme Officer in an NGO.
Experience in Project Management, social & economic governance around public finance, and extractives would be an added advantage.

To Apply

One-page statement on how you will maintain a positive, values-based organizational culture. SEND DETAILS TO: Hrcathsec@gmail.com and copy edmond@caritaszambia.org

Deadline:  26th September 2025, 12:00hrs

No phone calls or solicitations are allowed. Interviews will be scheduled for October 2025, and interested applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Applications will remain open until the stipulated closing date.

We are committed to gender equality and strongly encourage applications from qualified women.