Hivos is hiring a
Hivos is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Officer – VCA
Scope: Southern Africa
Hours: Full-time (37.5)
Reports to: Project Manager – VCA
Term: This appointment is for an initial term of one year, renewable based on results and performance.
Office: Zambia
Deadline: 24 November 2023
JOB CONTEXT
About VCA
The five-year strategic objective of the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) program is, “By 2025, local civil society groups have claimed a central role as empowered innovators, facilitators and advocates of climate solutions”. Our program is about climate justice i.e. climate change is not only an environmental problem to be addressed but also a societal challenge with ethical and human rights aspects. Hence our intention is to build wide societal support for locally shaped climate solutions through an inclusive and rights-based approach. This includes building a broad-based climate alliance at country level, bridging divides (urban-rural, gender, youth), that amplifies voices in new, unusual ways. In addition, we will influence national and global policies and financial flows in support of these locally shaped solutions. The program is being implemented by an alliance of six organizations: WWF NL, Hivos, SouthSouthNorth, Akina Mama wa Afrika, Slum Dwellers International, and Fundación Avina. During the 5 years’ program period the alliance aims to increase ownership of the program by local CSOs. The program is funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the “Power of Voices” framework.
ROLE PURPOSE:
The PO will work closely with the VCA Project Manager in a range of tasks, from partner selection and management, to supporting the lobby and advocacy goals of the program.
In addition, the PO is responsible for internal program communication on progress and results of the program to colleagues in other countries and the global office. He / she / they would also is responsible for external communication through the publication of stories and content, and event organization.
The PO is also responsible for the monitoring, evaluation and learning for the program (through e.g. supporting outcome harvesting), and reporting for the program including guiding partner reporting and supporting Hivos’ own implementation reporting.
The PO will also provide logistics and financial support to the Country Engagement Manager and Finance Officer for the program.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program implementation
Strategic Grant Making
Learning, Sustainability and Impact
Resource Mobilization
REQUIREMENTS
What we offer
Hivos offers a challenging position in an international environment.
The Regional office is based in Harare, Zimbabwe. This position will be based in Lusaka, Zambia. Hivos welcomes International & Regional applicants but can only offer a position to only those with a valid work permit for Zambia. Hivos can only offer employment on local terms and conditions.
How to apply
Please apply before 24 November 2023. If you meet the above-mentioned qualifications (please look carefully), you can apply to this vacancy by filling in a digital application form and adding a cover letter explaining your motivation and your CV.
About Hivos
Hivos is an international development organization guided by humanist values. Together with citizens and their organizations, we aim to contribute towards just, inclusive and life sustaining societies where people have equal access to opportunities, rights and resources. We work in partnership with others in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America on three impact areas: civic rights; gender equality, diversity and inclusion, and climate justice. Our approach is solution driven, and we build wider movements for change by amplifying and connecting voices.
More about Hivos at: www.hivos.org