SolidarMed is a Swiss NGO working towards a world where all people enjoy equitable access to good, affordable health care. In Zambia, SolidarMed promotes the health of rural Zambian’s through the strengthening of Human Resources for Health. The Housing Project is developing a local institution, SolidarInvest, to provide housing for rural health workers in three districts of Lusaka Province. SolidarMed is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to Housing Project Manager across all stages of project cycle management (planning, reporting, monitoring, and financial management) and to take the lead in the day to day running of SolidarInvest.
This position is full time for two years with an immediate start and based in Lusaka, Zambia with regular visits to the project sites in Chongwe, Rufunsa and Luangwa Districts in Lusaka ProvinDemonstrable experience in project management and/or business administration is required.
Experience in building a social enterprise and/or local institution desirable.
Experience managing construction and contractors is preferred.
Academic qualifications to degree level or higher.
Possesses strong leadership, financial management, and appraisal skills. Is experienced with organization and personnel capacity building.
Interest in knowledge sharing and research.
Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills able to form valuable working partnerships at all levels.
Experience in working with institutional donors and government officials desirable.
A “hands-on” mentality, with a problem-solving and entrepreneurial approach, is preferred.
Fluent English (written and spoken) required.
Solid computer skills (MS Word, Excel).ce.
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