Ambitious Zambia
WHAT?
Are you eager to take responsibility for operations and projects to make sure that they are moving forward from start (research) to completion? Are you fearless to start new ambitious projects and learn by doing? Then this is the position for you! This position will provide you with invaluable experiences from leading the area specific operations and projects of a fast-growing global non-profit.
WHY?
The Head of operations/projects will be in charge of starting and facilitating projects, making sure that the proposals are in place, and things are moving forward. Firstly, the background research is needed, after which the team is encouraged to tackle the biggest challenges/gaps in respective country. Templates for proposals and instructions on how to get started the Ambitious.Africa projects (e.g. Envisage Incubator, ThisWorks!) are provided by the Global team. Although, the person is responsible for supporting and enabling kickstarts for the team’s own projects as well.
WHAT ARE THE TASKS?
Background research to find out the biggest challenges/gaps that the team wants to tackle (PESTEL Analysis)
Formulating solid proposals to use with partners, funders, and sponsors that support the goal of the projects
Identifying opportunities arising from previous projects and devising plans to continue new projects that strengthen the continuous goal of Ambitious.Africa through the Triple E model.
Understand and formulate projects that can be self sustainable post project.
FOR WHO?
We value change maker attitude, passion for creating a brighter future, and curiosity to learn more. For this position, project-related education and/or experience running projects/operations is an asset. To succeed in this position, you should have:
Strong organizational skills and can-do attitude
Ability to reach the area and submit reports
Interest in project management, the will to make things happen
Great written communication skills in English
Availability to contribute to Ambitious.Africa at least 5-10 hours/week
Work is done on a voluntary basis.
WHAT DO YOU GET?
Truly international and multicultural team and network
Possibility to have real impact, running projects from beginning to completion
Invaluable opportunity to get responsibility and play a key role in building the future
Volunteer experience to your CV and LinkedIn
If you feel this is the role for you, please don’t hesitate to send us your application. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Warm regards,
Ambitious Zambia & the rest of the Ambitious Africa team
ABOUT AMBITIOUS ZAMBIA
Ambitious Zambia is a team formed of Nordics and Zambians collaboratively solving the challenges faced within the country. Team members are working as super connectors between the continents, organizing online events, bringing people together, and enabling projects for the team and the community. The team is looking for more members to operate efficiently.
Zambia, in southern Africa, is a large, resource-rich, landlocked, country of rugged terrain and diverse wildlife, with many parks and safari areas. On its border with Zimbabwe lay famous Victoria Falls – indigenously called Mosi-oa-Tunya. Zambia is experiencing a large demographic shift and is one of the world’s youngest countries by median age. Its population, much of it urban, is estimated at about 17.9 million and growing rapidly at 2.8% per year. This trend is expected to continue as the large youth population enters reproductive age, which will put even more pressure on the demand for jobs, health care, and other social services.
ABOUT AMBITIOUS AFRICA
Ambitious.Africa is an initiative that aspires to be the bridge between the Nordics and Africa and our aims lay in connecting, inspiring, and empowering young people to help them make a change together. Ambitious.Africa’s vision is based on three pillars of Education, Entrepreneurship, and Entertainment. These are the values that guide us towards our goals:
Collaboration We value collaboration – learning from each other and working together towards a better future.
Learning-by-doing We value learning, we think it is important to learn things and gain experience through active doing, not just thinking.
Leading the change We value proactive attitude, we want young people to be in charge and lead the change towards a better future.
Transparency We value transparency – we base our decisions and actions on transparent and clear communication and decision-making process.
Trust We value trust – we are trustworthy, and we trust others.
Accountability We value accountability and responsible attitude – we take accountability for our acts and decisions.
Openness We value open and honest attitude and communication.
To apply for this job please visit ambitiousafrica.teamtailor.com.