District Project Officer

Zambia Land Alliance (ZLA) is a network of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) advocating for pro-poor land policies, laws and systems in Zambia. ZLA, in partnership with Paralegal Alliance Network (PAN) and Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z), will be implementing a three-year project funded by the European Union (EU). The project, titled ‘Strengthening the Role of CSOs and Citizens in Promoting Good Land Governance,’ will be implemented in the Central Province (Mkushi and Serenje districts), Luapula Province (Mansa and Kawambwa districts), and North-Western Province (Kalumbila and Mufumbwe districts). ZLA is therefore soliciting applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to take up six (6) positions of District Project Officer (DPO), reporting to theProvincial Project Coordinator (PPC).The DPOwill be based in one of the six target districts.

1. Responsibilities

 Participate in the development and management of detailed project plans, including deliverables, budgets and work plans at the district level.
Establish and maintain relationships with key district stakeholders, including government officials, CSOs, and traditional leaders.
Track project progress and serve as the main point of contact for project updates at the district level, ensuring delivery to agreed quality, cost, and time standards.
Support district-level learning and adaptive project management through evidence and feedback.
Participate in policy advocacy and lobbying efforts at the district level.
Submit district narrative reports to the PPC.
Mobilise, coordinate and support community members, Community Land Advocacy committees (CLACs) and CSOs in the implementation of project activities.
Represent the organisation in district meetings, forums, and public events to champion the project advocacy efforts.
Ensure integrity, transparency and compliance with ZLA and EU guidelines at the district level.
Document success stories and submit district progress narrative reports to the PPC.
Represent the project at district stakeholder engagements.
Submit regular updates for the project log frame to the PPC.

 2. Skills, Qualifications and Experience

A suitable candidate for this position must possess the following qualifications and experience:

Degree in Environmental Science, or relevant Social Science from a recognised institution with at least two years’ relevant NGO experience.
Experience in capacity development of community members and NGOs.
Willingness to travel to target communities on a motorbike.
Flexible and able to work independently to meet deadlines.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Valid Motorbike rider’s license with at least 2 years’ experience.
Ability to speak the local language of the target district will be desirable.

The contract period for this position is strictly tied to the three-year life of the project. Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications and experience should send their curriculum vitae and cover letter clearly stating their desired district, with three recent traceable references to:

The Executive Director, Zambia Land Alliance, Plot 401A St John’s Road, Makeni Bonaventure, Lusaka, Zambia.

All applications should be sent to the following email address: info@zla.org.zm by 19th December 2025.

ZLA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, are based on merit, competence and performance. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.