Project Manager – Luangwa Child Development Agency

Job description

Luangwa Child Development Agency (LCDA) is a Zambian Non-Governmental, child- and youth-centered organization. LCDA exists to promote child and youth development by undertaking projects and programs that focus on eliminating the causes of child poverty.

LCDA envisions communities in which children meet their basic needs and are well protected from all forms of harm, violence, neglect and abuse.LCDA is now inviting suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following position aimed at contributing to its strategic vision.

JobTitle: Project Manager

Reports to: The Manager is accountable in the first instance to the LCDA Board and in the second instance to ChildFund Zambia.

Job Location: LCDA Office – Luangwa

Job overview: The project manager will be responsible for the overall technical oversight of LCDA programs. He/She will take a leading role in ensuring technical implementation of high impact programs and ensuring that the organisation meets its desired goals and targets.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Take the lead in the implementation and delivery of high-quality programmes in accordance with the LCDA strategic plan
Develop and maintain strategic programmatic relationships, coordinate and collaborate with various stakeholders
Ensuring that managerial, administrative and financial procedures comply with LCDA and Childfund Zambia policies, procedures and regulations.
Facilitate the development and implementation of the LCDA strategic plan.
Ensure that monitoring, evaluation, documentation, learning and continuous improvements are an integral part of the implementation of each program in the LCDA operational areas.
Lead the development and implementation of a resource mobilization strategy to support the aspirations and growth of LCDA.
Ensure that all necessary agreements (or equivalent) are in place to ensure legal compliance in  areas of operation
Ensure that the Annual Operating Plans and Budgets (AOPBs) for LCDA are developed timely and budgets are spent according to approved AOPBs while observing and implementing strict internal financial controls.
Build and manage relationships with other organizations to optimise marketing and grant funding opportunities for LCDA.
Provide leadership in the efficient sponsorship management of LCDA.
Advise LCDA Board on governance and administrative issues and act as a secretary to the Board.

Qualifications, experience and competencies

University degree in development studies, social work, project Management,  education, or any other social-economic development related qualification.
Post-graduate degree will be an added advantage.
Candidates must have at least five years working experience in managing developmental programs
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experienced in resource mobilization and  fundraising
People management skills and ability to drive the team to achieve set objectives with minimal supervision
Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment

LCDA is an equal opportunity employer. All interested and qualified candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to submit their application letters with copies of their most recent curriculum vitae with at least 3 traceable references to zmb_applications@childfund.org and copy to eliasbanda289@gmail.com not later than 12th June 2025.Kindly state the position applied for in the subject line of the email.Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

LCDA is committed to the prevention of harm and is committed to safeguarding and protecting children, youths and vulnerable adults. Candidates will be required to undergo criminal and employment background checks.