Humanitarian Project Coordinator

Job description

Humanitarian Project Coordinator Jobs in Solwezi Save the Children International is seeking a dedicated Humanitarian Project Coordinator for a temporary role based in Solwezi, Northwestern Zambia. This position focuses on emergency preparedness and response, requiring a proactive professional to coordinate critical humanitarian programs addressing child protection, health, education, and poverty alleviation. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact through humanitarian project coordination, this opportunity is ideal for you. About the Role The Humanitarian Project Coordinator will be embedded within the Programme Operations team and report directly to the Head of Program Operations. The contract is for four months, classified at grade NAT 3. The role involves close collaboration with thematic leads across Education, Social Protection, Health, and Nutrition to ensure effective delivery of emergency programs. The coordinator will assess needs, coordinate resources, and partner with government agencies, civil society organizations, and implementing partners to deliver a child-centered humanitarian response. Key Responsibilities Lead the implementation and management of categorized humanitarian responses in Solwezi. Support coordination of emergency preparedness and response activities with partners and local stakeholders. Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to ensure timely availability and prepositioning of emergency supplies. Update and review emergency preparedness and response plans, including capacity building and anticipatory action strategies. Ensure compliance with Save the Children’s safeguarding, child rights, health, safety, and equal opportunity policies. Oversee quality assurance and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) activities, including data collection, reporting, and maintaining beneficiary confidentiality. Work with the Media and Communications team to provide timely situation reports and success stories for public and donor engagement. Document good practices and lessons learned to improve future humanitarian responses. Qualifications and Experience University degree in Emergency Management, Public Health, Disaster Relief, Development Studies, Agriculture, International Relations, Education, Social Sciences, or related humanitarian fields. Minimum of 3 years of program or field experience in humanitarian response. Proven skills in policy formulation, financial and human resource management, and cross-cultural communication. Experience in sectors such as Food Security, Livelihoods, Education in Emergencies, or Child Protection in Emergencies, with a strong child rights approach. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within diverse teams. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel. Flexibility to travel to remote disaster-affected areas and work irregular hours during emergencies. Commitment to Save the Children’s values, principles, and safeguarding policies. Commitment to Safeguarding and Inclusion Save the Children International maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards exploitation, abuse, or harassment. All employees are expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and protection. The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, promoting equal employment opportunities and prohibiting discrimination based on sex, age, social class, disability, HIV status, religion, race, or ethnicity. How to Apply for Humanitarian Project Coordinator Jobs in Solwezi Interested candidates should submit an application letter and detailed CV, including three traceable referees (one being a direct supervisor), via email to jobs.zambia@savethechildren.org. Please clearly state the position title and location in your email subject line. Do not attach copies of certificates. The closing date for applications is Friday, 26th June 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Save the Children reserves the right to re-advertise this position if suitable candidates are not found. Note: Save the Children will never request payment at any stage of the recruitment process. Job Details Company Save the Children International Location Solwezi, Northwestern, Zambia Contract Type Temporary (4 months) Grade NAT 3 Job Category Public Sector Application Email jobs.zambia@savethechildren.org Application Deadline Friday, 26th June 2026