The National Assembly of Zambia, on behalf of the Forum of Parliaments of the International Conference on Great Lakes Region (FP-ICGLR), invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced citizens of ICGLR Member States to fill the position below:

PROGRAMME MANAGER FOR PEACE AND SECURITY, DEMOCRACY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE

1. Job Purpose 

The Programme Manager will be in charge of Peace and Security, Democracy and Good Governance for a three (3) year fixed term contract once renewable. The Programme Manager will be based in Kinshasa, the FP-ICGLR’s headquarters, and will work under the supervision of the Secretary General. 

1. Major Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Conceive, plan and implement the Peace and Security & Democracy and Good Governance programme;
2. Manage the team in charge of project implementation;
3. Coordinate all the programme related activities;
4. Report on a regular basis to the Secretary General on the management of programmes relating to his/her area of intervention;
5. Coordinate the networking with partners, agencies and/or regional and international organizations working in this area;
6. Coordinate experts’ activities in the drafting of resolutions related to his/her area of intervention;
7. Monitor the security  and humanitarian situation in the ICGLR Member States and keep the Secretary General and other FP-ICGLR’s bodies informed in order to find apt solutions;
8. Coordinate the drafting of reports of statutory meetings and those related to his/her area of intervention; and
9. Perform other tasks assigned by the Secretary General.

1. Qualifications and Experience 

1. Must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields: International Law, Conflict Management and Resolution, International Relations or in related fields;
2. Must have at least seven (7) years professional experience in a similar position;
3. Very knowledgeable about management and good governance;
4. Must have a very good knowledge of either French and or English;
5. Must be able to work under pressure and in a multi-cultural environment; and
6. A professional experience in a regional or international organization will be an advantage.

1. To Apply

1. A motivation letter to the Secretary General of FP-ICGLR;
2. An updated Curriculum Vitae;
3. Three (3) professional references with letters of recommendation; and
4. Academic certificates (certified by a sworn notary) as well as certificates of rendered services).

Kindly submit the complete application package by email to the following email address: fpcirgl@gmail.com. The Job Reference Number 001/FP-ICGLR/HR/2020 must be indicated in the subject of your cover letter.

This advertisement can also be found on the FP-ICGLR’s website: www.fpcirgl.org. 

Further, a copy of the complete application package must also be sent to the following address:

            The Hon. Mr Speaker

            National Assembly

            Parliament Buildings

            P. O.  Box 31299

            LUSAKA

The closing date of receipt of applications is Wednesday, 19^th August, 2020.

NOTE:

1. The vacancies are open to citizens of the ICGLR Member states only. 
2. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.