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| Program Manager – Rural Aquaculture Program(RAP) VA 12/2018 |
| Peace Corps Zambia |
Advert
Posted 2018-06-27 01:45:33
Peace
Corps Zambia wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified persons to
fill the under listed Full-Time position.
In
order to be selected for these positions, the applicant must be a Zambian
Citizen, must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities, and
must submit an application that clearly documents how they meet each of the
following mandatory requirements. Applicants may apply for more than one
position.
Program
Manager – Rural Aquaculture Program(RAP) VA 12/2018
Location
: Lusaka
Starting Salary : ZMW 411,246/Annum
Work hours : Full-time; 40 hours/week
General
Description:
The
purpose of the Rural Aquaculture Project (RAP) is aligned towards sustainably
improving nutrition and livelihoods security of small-holder farmers. The goal
is to promote adoption of improved aquaculture technologies and practices
resulting in increased fish production and productivity, generation of income
from fish sales, and increased household dietary diversity. The project focuses
key overarching objectives:
§ Increase quantity and
quality of fish ponds
§ Improve pond management and
Fish Production
§ Organize fish farming
groups
§ Establish sustainable local
fish seed production centers
Required
Qualifications
§ University Degree in
aquaculture or agriculture related field or related social science, preferably
with emphasis on aquaculture.
§ Minimum five years of
experience in agriculture/aquaculture sector, and project management including
monitor-ing and evaluation.
§ Knowledge of the Zambian
context of aquaculture/agriculture development including a minimum of three
years’ experience working in rural communities.
§ Minimum of 3-years’ experience
managing or supervising a team
§ Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills, including writing skills
§ Demonstrated ability to
work with an international organization in a multi-cultural setting – at least
one year of experience required;
§ Knowledge of and experience
in adult training methodologies.
§ Advanced computer literacy,
word processing, and spread sheet development (Excel, Word, and Power-point).
§ Must be willing and
available to travel to rural Zambia for up to two weeks at a time.
For
detailed job specifications and submission instructions, please visit US
Embassy website
www.zm.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs.
Applications
and supporting documentation including a typed
cover letter, CV that clearly documents how you meet each of the above
requirements, and at least three traceable references must be submitted by
close of business July 11, 2018. For LCF positions, please specify preference
of languages.
Address
applications to:
The
Human Resources Specialist,
Peace Corps Zambia,
Plot 71A Kabulonga Rd.
P.O. Box 50707, Lusaka, Zambia
Email: zm01-jobs@zm.peacecorps.gov clearly
stating name and position applied for in the subject line.
