Role Title: Project Assistant – Nexus Energy and Water Programme for Zambia (NEWZA) project

Location: Central Province

Reporting Duty Station: Kabwe and Kapiri Mposhi

Duration:6 Months

Reports to: CRZ Project Officer

Works with: MOE, PEO, DEBS, MOH/PHO, ZAPD, school administrators, health workers, peer educators.

Travel: Frequent district and school travel across Kabwe, Kapiri Mposhi, Chibombo, Chitambo, and Luano.

Role Purpose

The NEWZA project assistant will provide hands-on support, execution, and end-to-end coordination, Technical Assistance/Technical Support Supervision on project activities, including planning, logistics, training support, community, and partner engagements. The Project Assistant will also provide timely documentation to ensure smooth implementation of the Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM) component of the NEWZA project across five districts of Central Province.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of project activities in line with approved work plans

• Promote field level coordination mechanism.

•  Assist with organizing trainings, meetings, workshops, and community outreach activities

• Participate in field visits and support activity monitoring and documentation

• Collect, compile, and organize project data and attendance records

• Support the preparation of activity reports and other program documentation

• Support the distribution of MHHM supplies/toolkits/packages to districts and schools

• Coordinate with ZAPD and DEBS to ensure inclusive materials reach targeted districts and schools

• Community engagement; Backstop community dialogues and commemorations

• Mobilise schools, health workers, and peer educators; prepare agendas and talking points; arrange branded items and refreshments; capture participant numbers and testimonials for MHM Day, World Water Day, Global Handwashing and Toilet Day,s and community dialogues.

• Collaborate with teachers and support the formation of MHHM Clubs in schools with maintained club registers tracking monthly/quarterly activities.

• Assist with stakeholder coordination, including community leaders and partners.

• In liaison with respective project components, focal points contribute to periodic (weekly, monthly) project performance updates.

• Support administrative and logistical support to the programs team as required

• Take up any other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications and skills

• Diploma/Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Education, or related fields.

• Preferably, 1-3 years of responsible experience working in a similar role, but recent motivated graduates are also advised to apply.

• Strong report writing skills and Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and email)

• Experience supporting community, school, or health facility engagements is an added advantage.

• Ability to travel frequently to districts and schools.

• Commitment to gender equality, disability inclusion and safeguarding.

• Good communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work well in a team, follow instructions, and Ability to work with diverse communities.

• Willingness to learn and support field-based work

• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines

• Positive attitude and willingness to take initiative

Note: The Project Assistant must uphold CRZ safeguarding standards, ensure safe participation of girls and persons with disabilities, and promote dignified access to MHHM services.

Learning Opportunities

The Assistant will gain hands-on experience in program implementation, community engagement, monitoring and reporting, administrative support functions (including coordination, record-keeping, and office processes), and working within a professional NGO environment.