Elections Program Manager and Program Officer – Disability Inclusion

The Zambia Federation of Disability Organisations (ZAFOD) is seeking passionate and qualified individuals to join its team in promoting disability-inclusive electoral processes across Zambia.

Positions Available

• Elections Program Manager – Disability Inclusion
• Program Officer – Elections (Disability Inclusion)

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Elections Program Manager – Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic and operational leadership of the election observation program.
• Develop and manage partnerships with CSOs, OPDs and election stakeholders.
• Lead program design, work planning and budgeting processes.
• Produce analytical reports on political and electoral developments.
• Manage donor reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and compliance.
• Oversee observer recruitment, deployment and coordination systems.
• Supervise program staff, assistants and interns.
• Represent the program in stakeholder and donor engagements.

Program Officer – Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation of disability-inclusive election observation activities.
• Assist in training and preparation of observer materials.
• Organize program events including workshops, conferences and meetings.
• Track political developments and maintain ZAFOD’s online platforms.
• Recruit and coordinate election observers.
• Maintain program databases and contribute to reporting.
• Support data analysis and drafting of weekly reports.

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree in Political Science, Development Studies, Public Policy, Law, International Relations or a related field.
• Program Manager: 5–7 years’ experience in governance, elections or civil society programming.
• Program Officer: 3–5 years’ experience in governance, elections or civil society programming.
• Strong commitment to disability inclusion, integrity and non-partisanship.

How to Apply

Applications should be addressed to:

Federal Director, ZAFOD

If you meet the above qualifications, send your application, CV, and names/telephone numbers of three traceable referees to:

Email: info@zafod.org.zm

Deadline: 5 June 2026 at 17:00 hrs

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.