Programme Coordinator – Lusaka

School-to-School International (STS) 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. School-to-School (STS) Zambia Limited will implement all activities in Zambia, which will be focused in Central Province. School-to-School Zambia, a subsidiary of School-to-School International, is seeking a Programme Coordinator to join the team in its Lusaka-based office. The responsibilities of the Programme Coordinator may include, but are not limited to, the following bullets.

Responsibilities:

Coordinating with key partners such as the RISE Working Group and liaising with the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health
Support the implementation of the Central Province training activities
Support the RISE team in the procurement and distribution processes of assistive devices and equipment
Support the RISE team in planning logistics of assigned programmatic activities
Lead the printing and distribution of training materials
Cultivate and manage relationships with preferred vendors for RISE work
Manage participant invitations including drafting communications for trainings, meetings, and workshop logistics
Provide general programmatic support, such as meeting planning, taking minutes of RISE meetings, monitoring files, filing program-related documents, and other programmatic services as required
Support MEL activities, including collecting MEL data and contributing to MEL reports as needed.
Provide technical activity updates to Finance and Administration Officer
Report to the Programme Manager
Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

Degree in Development Studies, Economics, International Development, Project Management, or other related fields. Comparable and relevant work experience may replace educational requirements
At least five years of specific experience in the field of project implementation and management with international or donor-funded organizations
Experience working with remote teams and communicating using Skype, WhatsApp, Zoom, or other communication platforms
Experience in IT a plus
Extremely organized
Excellent command of the 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 to Central Province up to 30% of the time

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.