Employer and vacancy source: Development Aid from People to People (DAPP)
The original vacancy details remain available for reference. Applications are closed, so use the employer information and related searches to find active roles.
- EmployerDevelopment Aid from People to People (DAPP)
- LocationLusaka
- Employer websitezambiajobalerts.com
- Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
Key details for this vacancy
- Employer
- Development Aid from People to People (DAPP)
- Location
- Lusaka
- Posted
- June 3, 2025
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Other
Website Development Aid from People to People (DAPP)
Job description
Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) is a nationally registered NGO working with development projects within the field of climate change mitigation and adaptation, environment, agriculture, education, health, poverty alleviation and Human Rights programs. Projects are carried out in all the provinces of Zambia reaching over 1,1 million people. Key funding partners include the Government of Zambia, national and international development organisations as well as private sector organisations.
Objective of the position:
The selected applicant will support DAPP Zambia in identifying funding opportunities, conduct meetings with potential partners and will develop project proposals and support project start-up.
The position is based at DAPP Lusaka Partnership Office with occasional travel.
General Requirements:
Education/knowledge:
– Graduate university degree in Development Studies or related field.
Work experience:
– Vast experience in development of project applications including establishment of the project idea, proposal writing, development of budgets and log frames.
– At least 3 years’ relevant professional experience in project implementation.
– At least 2 years’ experience in management/ coordination of projects.
– Minimum 2 years’ experience in project oversight managing/ coordinating the implementation of development project(s).
– Experience in direct working relationship to bilateral / multilateral donors, partners and agencies.
Skills and competencies:
– Demonstrated hands-on knowledge in developmental/ social project programming, development and writing project proposals and understanding of the resource mobilization processes.
– Excellent communication, networking, and interpersonal skills.
– Managing internal and external relationships constructively, diplomatically and with discretion.
– Adaptability, resilience and ability to work and meet deadlines under pressure.
– Positive and enthusiastic attitude to development and to DAPP Zambia’s work.
Applications must be sent with the following information:
Application letter.
Detailed CV clearly presenting your experience in the above mentioned fields.
List of proposals you have participated in developing including your role in the proposal, the amount and if it was successful.
3 professional referees (preferably supervisors) including their contact details.
Please add all the above into one file before e-mailing. Do not attach any other documentation such as certificates at this stage.
Clearly label the application in subject:
Resource Mobilisation Specialist followed by your name.
The application must be received by COB 13th June 2025.
Send applications to E-mail: info@dappzambia.org and to hr@dappzambia.org
Selected candidates will be required to submit qualifications verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority.