Project Officer – Skills Development

Project Officer – Skills Development

WATER FOR WATER (WfW) is a non-profit organisation committed to the fair and sustainable use of water as the basis for a global society with equal opportunities. Convinced that clean water should not be a privilege, WfW was founded in 2012 and is currently active in Zambia, Mozambique and Switzerland. WfW aims all its activities towards changing the way we value, use, consume and manage water in the long term. In Zambia, WfW’s actions focus on the professional management of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) for structurally disadvantaged urban areas, on skills development in the water sector as well as on innovative, climate-friendly solutions for water use. Find out more about us here.

Role Description: The Project Officer is responsible for the implementation and supporting of project components on skills development in the WASH sector in Zambia.

The role is in support of and in close exchange with the Programmes Manager in the WASH & Knowledge Unit of WfW. The Project officer is responsible for the technical aspects of the skills development programme.
This includes managing industry-led training for vocational training, development of practical training materials, curriculum and course development for water and sanitation related courses. WfW Zambia as a team is still in the beginning. Thus, All roles in the team, also the one of the project officer, may further evolve over time and thus, require high flexibility and willingness to adapt.

Educational background:
› You are potentially a great fit for this role if you have an educational background in the following areas:
› Engineering (Water and Sanitation)
› Education
› Or related fields

Your main responsibilities:
› Leading on all technical aspects related to the Skills Development Programme
› Leading on the organisation of industry related training for vocational training
› Leading on curriculum and course development for water and sanitation related courses
› Leading on the development of practical training material
› Supporting any area requiring general support for the successful implementation of
WASH & Knowledge programmes in Zambia.
› Support reporting and communication of activities in skills development in Zambia
› Networking in the Zambian WASH and Vocational Education Training Sector

Your knowledge, skills and experience:
› Academic background in Engineering (Water and Sanitation), Education or related fields.
› 5+ years of relevant experience in Education.
› Passion for and understanding of water and sanitation related issues.
› Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate clearly
to different target groups and with a range of people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
(professional use of English, verbal use of other local Zambian languages is a plus).
› Experience in working with communities, NGOs, and government agencies in the WASH sector.
› Good knowledge of the WASH sector in Zambia.
› Good application skills for online tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
› Excellent project management skills including the ability to manage timelines, budgets,
and resources effectively.

You are a fit for this role if you:
› Are familiar with or experienced in training, curriculum development and stakeholder
engagement
› Are an empathic team player, with a demonstrated ability to work towards achieving
set goals.
› Are passionate about exploring and creating exciting concepts through an early-stage
to growth-stage development process.
› Are good at fostering relationships and partnerships.
› Are able to demonstrate intrinsic motivation to solve social issues.
› Use personal networks to link ideas and people that might not otherwise interact.
› Are positive, enthusiastic, and able to adapt to fast-changing situations.
› Experience of working in international, fast-paced teams is an added advantage.
We are looking forward to receiving your application by April 9th, 2023 through this form.