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School-to-School International is a nonprofit organization based in Pacifica, California, USA, committed to improving the lives and learning of girls and boys worldwide through thoughtful research, practice, and partnerships. For more than a decade, we have partnered with individuals, government ministries, nongovernmental organizations, private foundations, and research institutions to improve the quality of children’s learning through educational research and integrated support solutions for children in primary school. We have worked in more than 30 countries across the globe providing assistance in research and evaluation, curriculum and training, and policy and planning.
Role: The Scottish Government’s newly-awarded Realising Inclusive and Safe Education (RISE) Programme will collaborate with the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health to promote equitable access to inclusive education for children with disabilities. The RISE programme will be implemented in Zambia, Malawi, and Rwanda, with a consortium led by Link Education International. STS Zambia Limited will implement all activities in Zambia, which will be focused in Central Province. STS Zambia Limited, an affiliate of School-to-School International, is seeking a Finance and Administration Coordinator to join the team in its Lusaka-based office. The responsibilities of the Finance and Administration Coordinator may include, but are not limited to, the following bullets.
Responsibilities:
Support the financial planning and implementation of programme activities
Support activity budget tracking and reporting
Prepare activity finance reports, including bank reconciliation, petty cash reconciliation, and thorough documentation of expenses and receipts
Plan and coordinate activity payments to vendors, participants, etc.
Support Programme Coordinators with procurement of materials and services for program activities and international and local travel arrangements
Provide general administrative support, such as meeting planning and facilitation, taking minutes of meetings, monitoring files, filing, checking correspondence, and other administrative services as required
Attend team meetings and organizational initiatives, as needed
Manage and maintain project equipment
Coordinate office logistics, including electricity, internet, IT Support services etc.
Provide programmatic support as needed
Report to the Programme Manager
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications:
Degree in business administration, finance, accounting, project management, or other related field (comparable and relevant work experience may replace educational requirements
At least four years of specific experience in the field of financial and administrative management, operations, or project management with international organizations
Experience working as part of a donor-funded project’s finance team preferred
Experience working with remote teams and communicating using Skype, WhatsApp, Zoom, or other communication platforms
Excellent command of Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management software
Strong communication, written, and interpersonal skills
Fluency in English and a local language (Bemba, Nyanja preferred)
Ability to interact professionally with team members, consultants, financial institutions and Scottish Government
Willingness and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and shifting deadlines
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to sites as needed
Application Process:
Suitable and qualified applicants are advised to email their Application Letters and Resumes to communications@sts-international.org by Friday, 4th October, 2024.
STS Zambia does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, religion, sex, disability, or other non-merit factors. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply for this job email your details to communications@sts-international.org