Provincial Coordinator – Southern Province (1 Position)

Job description

CIVIL SOCIETY FOR POVERTY REDUCTION (CSPR ZAMBIA)
WE ARE HIRING!

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR Zambia) is an established national anti-poverty civil society network operating across all provinces in Zambia. CSPR is inviting suitably qualified, experienced, and dedicated professionals to apply for the position of Provincial Coordinator – Southern Province.

Position Summary:

The Provincial Coordinator is responsible for leading, managing, and coordinating CSPR’s regional civil society network, advocacy campaigns, community engagements, research, social accountability monitoring, and project interventions across Southern Province.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead provincial network coordination and maintain active engagement with member civil society organizations, community groups, and local authorities.
• Coordinate evidence-based advocacy, policy dialogues, and public budget tracking at district and provincial levels.
• Facilitate community empowerment initiatives and civic awareness on poverty reduction, social protection, education, and health service delivery.
• Plan, implement, and report on provincial project work plans, budgets, and milestones in line with CSPR strategic priorities.
• Organize provincial network meetings, capacity-building workshops, and consultative stakeholder forums.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual progress and financial accountability reports for the National Secretariat.
• Represent CSPR in provincial developmental committees, stakeholder meetings, and public forums.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Public Administration, Economics, Project Management, or related social science field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years practical experience in NGO / civil society project coordination, community mobilization, or governance/poverty alleviation programming.
• Proven understanding of decentralized local governance, budget monitoring, and public policy advocacy in Zambia.
• Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder facilitation, and network-building skills.
• Strong report writing, analytical, communication, and computer literacy skills.
• Familiarity with Southern Province local dynamics and languages is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive CV and application letter by email to:

hr@csprzambia.org and cspr@csprzambia.org
CC: deborah.mubanga@csprzambia.org

Email Subject: Application – Provincial Coordinator Southern Province

Application Deadline: 27 November 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.