Job Purpose Drive effective and sustainable implementation of Internal Control Framework (ICF) and segregation of duty (SoD) risk management framework
Continuously monitor emerging internal control risks and update existing controls and processes to respond to these risks
Contribute to create a compliance culture within the organization
Detect and report to appropriate Syngenta management any violation or deviation from standards and practices including the code of conduct, laws and other misconduct
Job Responsibilities Operational responsibility Support Finance SBS processes in country and ensure all these processes / activities follow local & group compliance standards
Support Country Finance Services Head to ensure for all legal entities in country that there is a strong and effective internal control framework in place including Delegated Authorities and Segregation of Duties
Facilitate that assets are safeguarded in accordance with Corporate Policies and Procedures. Support preparation of all financial & defined management reporting to fulfil reporting requirements, including legal, VAT, social insurances, statistical information and support local statutory finance head on tax and statutory reporting requirements
Ensure SOX compliance and manage country SOX reporting. This requires the job holder to understand the end to end processes (eg Accounting to Reporting, Procure to Pay etc) and key internal controls for these processes and ensure that the processes operate effectively and are documented and tested as necessary in accordance with SOX or other requirements.
Lead and manage coordination of annual Letter of Assurance (LoA) process in the Territory and ensure timely implementation of follow-up action
Facilitate internal /external audits, and drive sustainable and timely remediation of outstanding audit issues
Support assessment and remediation/mitigation of SoD risks occuring in SAP and non-SAP environment
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Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Accounting and / or Finance degree and CPA or CMA designation is highly desirable along with experience in a public accounting firm
5 years of working experience in Finance, Audit or Financial Compliance
Experience in the design, implementation and monitoring of internal controls ,compliance process management and compliance knowledge within a complex, matrix organization and across different functions
Project and change management experience
Sound accounting knowledge through relevant qualification (CPA or similar)
Intimate knowledge of Syngenta Compliance framework and Code of Conduct
Sound knowledge of risk management, internal controls and finance good practice processes
Solid understanding of internal control framework & SoX 404
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HR Officer - Farms Wanted at Syngenta Zambia
You will not only deal with staff welfare and administration-centered activities, but also strategy and planning. Accountabilities include the following: * Working closely with various departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures; * Promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organization; * liaising with a range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance and health and safety; * Recruiting staff, which involves developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates in line with the Syngenta Talent Acquisition Processes(STA); * Implementing policies on issues such as working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management; * Advising on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits; * Undertaking regular salary reviews; * Negotiating with staff and their representatives (for example, trade union officials) on issues relating to pay and conditions; * Administering payroll and maintaining employee records; * Interpreting and advising on employment law; * Dealing with grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures; * Developing HR planning strategies, which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements; * Planning and sometimes delivering training – including inductions for new staff; * Analyzing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers
Critical Knowledge/qualification: * Bachelor’s Degree in any HR related discipline * Must be a member of the ZIHRM * Must have a clear understand of current local Labor Laws
Skills * business awareness and management skills; * organizational skills and the ability to understand detailed information; * IT and numeracy skills, with strong IT skills required for managing/operating computerized payroll and benefits systems; * interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships with people at all levels; * a proven track record of ‘making a difference’; * the ability to analyze, interpret and explain employment law; * integrity and approachability, as managers and staff must feel able to discuss sensitive and confidential issues with you; * curiosity and a willingness to challenge organizational culture where necessary; * the ability to compile and interpret statistical data and communicate it in a professional and understandable manner; * influencing and negotiating skills to implement personnel policies; * Potential to handle a leadership role. Experience * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an HR generalist role/Administration role * Experience working in an Agro Company with multiple production sites * Experience dealing with labour unions
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Critical Knowledge/qualification: * Bachelor’s Degree in any HR related discipline * Must be a member of the ZIHRM * Must have a clear understand of current local Labor Laws
Skills * business awareness and management skills; * organizational skills and the ability to understand detailed information; * IT and numeracy skills, with strong IT skills required for managing/operating computerized payroll and benefits systems; * interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships with people at all levels; * a proven track record of ‘making a difference’; * the ability to analyze, interpret and explain employment law; * integrity and approachability, as managers and staff must feel able to discuss sensitive and confidential issues with you; * curiosity and a willingness to challenge organizational culture where necessary; * the ability to compile and interpret statistical data and communicate it in a professional and understandable manner; * influencing and negotiating skills to implement personnel policies; * Potential to handle a leadership role. Experience * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an HR generalist role/Administration role * Experience working in an Agro Company with multiple production sites * Experience dealing with labour unions
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Field Production Officer Wanted at Syngenta Zambia
The Field Production Officer will report to the Seed Inspector and will be responsible for carrying out field inspections of crops and provide advice to farmers to ensure quality and production metrics are met.
Accountabilities:
Field Inspections * To ensure that production of high quality seed that is true to variety is achieved by making sure that the following is done. * Crops should be inspected at each growth stage * Time and Distance Isolation is maintained * Male-Female ration in the case of hybrids is within standards * Crop is planted with the registered and approved hectares. * Submit field reports to SCCI on time * The officer should always refer to the current Seed ACT and Regulations Processing and Storage Sheds Inspection * Make sure that all the Processing and storage sheds are operating on current licenses from SCCI Sampling * Make sure that all seeds are sampled and tested before being offered for sale. The sampling should be done in line with the Seed ACT and the regulation from government through SCCI Seed Crop registration * The officer will ensure that all Seed crop been grown are registered with SCCI according to the Seed Act and Regulation Any other duties as directed by management within Production &Supply * Management may ask you to assist other sections with in P&S depending on season and workforce
Experience required * A minimum or 1 year experience in the Agro-Chemical industry * SCCI certification preferred but not essential Critical knowledge * Agro-Chemical educational background * English language command
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Accountabilities:
Field Inspections * To ensure that production of high quality seed that is true to variety is achieved by making sure that the following is done. * Crops should be inspected at each growth stage * Time and Distance Isolation is maintained * Male-Female ration in the case of hybrids is within standards * Crop is planted with the registered and approved hectares. * Submit field reports to SCCI on time * The officer should always refer to the current Seed ACT and Regulations Processing and Storage Sheds Inspection * Make sure that all the Processing and storage sheds are operating on current licenses from SCCI Sampling * Make sure that all seeds are sampled and tested before being offered for sale. The sampling should be done in line with the Seed ACT and the regulation from government through SCCI Seed Crop registration * The officer will ensure that all Seed crop been grown are registered with SCCI according to the Seed Act and Regulation Any other duties as directed by management within Production &Supply * Management may ask you to assist other sections with in P&S depending on season and workforce
Experience required * A minimum or 1 year experience in the Agro-Chemical industry * SCCI certification preferred but not essential Critical knowledge * Agro-Chemical educational background * English language command
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Key Account Manager Wanted at Syngenta Zambia
Purpose * Assists in planning and implementation strategy for accounts where relationships, identifying opportunity and account management skills are critical Accountabilities * Implements sales strategy to achieve sales objectives for assigned accounts * Drives large contract negotiations, accounts may have multiple buying locations requiring management of complex partner relationships * Monitors competitor activity in account(s) and drives the development and implementation of appropriate response strategies * Works with channel partners on products and promotional materials, trains channel sales force on new product * Considerable product knowledge May be responsible for working across multiple large and medium customers, may have responsibility for a majority of the revenue at the country level but must meet the single large customer requirement
Experience required &Critical knowledge * Degree/Diploma in Agriculture * 5 years’ experience in a related agricultural field or 10 years practical farming experience including good understanding and experience working with commercial farmers. * Experience working with it software like Microsoft office. * Good communication skills. * Self-motivating and ability to work as a team member. * Some understanding of accounting principals * Negotiating skills * Experience or a marketing and sales background is a plus * Experience in similar roles in other industries and in leading multi- national project teams
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Experience required &Critical knowledge * Degree/Diploma in Agriculture * 5 years’ experience in a related agricultural field or 10 years practical farming experience including good understanding and experience working with commercial farmers. * Experience working with it software like Microsoft office. * Good communication skills. * Self-motivating and ability to work as a team member. * Some understanding of accounting principals * Negotiating skills * Experience or a marketing and sales background is a plus * Experience in similar roles in other industries and in leading multi- national project teams
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Lead Sales Specialist 1 – Proposals in Lusaka, Zambia
GE is the world’s Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
Role Summary:
South Africa Service Commercial / ITO Manager
Purpose of the Job
• Develop and generate new business opportunities (new offers such as Asset Management, monitoring, Proximity business as well as new customers)
• Pilot Innovation Growth levers across it’s area
• Deploy Service strategy into profitable growth actions
• drives Market assessment & Order Intake budget preparation for its area
• Deliver orders quarterly as per plan
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Commercial: Identify new opportunities in current & new segments Clear Role of “Hunting” with new accounts to develop pipeline leveraging available resources in unit, region & PL. Achieve order intake plan per quarter.
Tendering: Ensure OTD of tenders with support of Supplying units & local unit resources. Local Management of budgetary offers.
Innovation: Implement Innovative actions to develop the business.
Business Plan: defines, develops & updates regularly the strategy to develop business in its area
Qualifications/Requirements:
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Commercial: Identify new opportunities in current & new segments Clear Role of “Hunting” with new accounts to develop pipeline leveraging available resources in unit, region & PL. Achieve order intake plan per quarter.
Tendering: Ensure OTD of tenders with support of Supplying units & local unit resources. Local Management of budgetary offers.
Innovation: Implement Innovative actions to develop the business.
Business Plan: defines, develops & updates regularly the strategy to develop business in its area
Desired Characteristics:
Educational Requirements
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering + MBA or Business Development degree
Fluent in English
Specific Knowledge:
Service Offering & GRID product in order to be able to present the Full GRID SER Portfolio
Business understanding:
Knowledge of domestic and international environment required to support a matrix organization
Experience
Minimum 5 Years of Commercial & Marketing experience within an international environment
Business Development experience within a major Industrial Company
Strong technical knowledge/ Expertise of AG Products and Service: PTR, GIS, CBR, PEA – Capable to represent the full portfolio
Management of a business stream with expected revenues of at least 10% Incremental annually
Locations: Zambia ; Lusaka
Role Summary:
South Africa Service Commercial / ITO Manager
Purpose of the Job
• Develop and generate new business opportunities (new offers such as Asset Management, monitoring, Proximity business as well as new customers)
• Pilot Innovation Growth levers across it’s area
• Deploy Service strategy into profitable growth actions
• drives Market assessment & Order Intake budget preparation for its area
• Deliver orders quarterly as per plan
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Commercial: Identify new opportunities in current & new segments Clear Role of “Hunting” with new accounts to develop pipeline leveraging available resources in unit, region & PL. Achieve order intake plan per quarter.
Tendering: Ensure OTD of tenders with support of Supplying units & local unit resources. Local Management of budgetary offers.
Innovation: Implement Innovative actions to develop the business.
Business Plan: defines, develops & updates regularly the strategy to develop business in its area
Qualifications/Requirements:
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Commercial: Identify new opportunities in current & new segments Clear Role of “Hunting” with new accounts to develop pipeline leveraging available resources in unit, region & PL. Achieve order intake plan per quarter.
Tendering: Ensure OTD of tenders with support of Supplying units & local unit resources. Local Management of budgetary offers.
Innovation: Implement Innovative actions to develop the business.
Business Plan: defines, develops & updates regularly the strategy to develop business in its area
Desired Characteristics:
Educational Requirements
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering + MBA or Business Development degree
Fluent in English
Specific Knowledge:
Service Offering & GRID product in order to be able to present the Full GRID SER Portfolio
Business understanding:
Knowledge of domestic and international environment required to support a matrix organization
Experience
Minimum 5 Years of Commercial & Marketing experience within an international environment
Business Development experience within a major Industrial Company
Strong technical knowledge/ Expertise of AG Products and Service: PTR, GIS, CBR, PEA – Capable to represent the full portfolio
Management of a business stream with expected revenues of at least 10% Incremental annually
Locations: Zambia ; Lusaka
Control &I Instrumentation Lead Engineer in Lusaka, zambia
GE is the world’s Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
Role Summary:
The focus will be on design, implementation, maintenance, support of instrumentation and control platforms with specific focus on control loop optimization. The role will also support advanced process control (APC) in the mining and metals industry. This may include projects in global locations and support at times depending on global demand for instrumentation and control, with focus on control loop optimization and APC.
Essential Responsibilities:
The Lead Engineer / Technologist demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.
· Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
· Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project
· Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures
· Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
· Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues
· Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
The focus will be on design, implementation, maintenance, support of instrumentation and control platforms with specific focus on control loop optimization. The role will also support advanced process control (APC) in the mining and metals industry. This may include projects in global locations and support at times depending on global demand for instrumentation and control, with focus on control loop optimization and APC.
Essential Responsibilities:
The Lead Engineer / Technologist demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.
· Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
· Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project
· Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures
· Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
· Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues
· Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
· Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
Although the primary function of the role is control loop performance monitoring and process troubleshooting a significant portion of the workload will be related to APC, remote multivariate process monitoring, as well as technical feasibility combined with business case assessments. The Implementation Engineer will also work with the Solution Consulting and technical teams located in other regions delivering solution engineering and software services.
• Project and delivery ownership for solution delivery and implementations
• Performing Control Loop tuning and optimization with selected loop tuning software
• Delivering and maintaining Advanced Analytics Solutions and software implementations
• Process performance optimization and associated consulting services
• Assist with Process monitoring and if applicable act as subject matter expert for IPRC (Industrial Reliability and Performance Centre)
• Assist sales process with Solution Consulting and value assessments and writing assessment reports
• Support and/or execute projects using the broader Digital Mine suite of products, including SmartSignal, Historian, CSense and APC
• Support sales process in performing site assessments
• Provide periodic field engineering support to ensure ongoing change management for solution implementation
• Be the primary onsite contact for the customer, potentially for prolonged implementation periods
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Engineering field such as Electrical/Electronic/Chemical/Process Engineering
• Formal qualification in Advanced Process Control
• Five or more years of industrial experience in the Mining & Metallurgical industry, with advanced process control and automation products
• Strong project execution experience, including 2-4 Years of experience in monitoring methods and onsite implementations
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and change management skills
Ability and willingness to travel, domestically and internationally, approximately 25-50% of the time
Desired Characteristics:
· Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems
· Solid English oral and written communication skills
· Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
· PC proficiency
Locations: Zambia ; Lusaka
Role Summary:
The focus will be on design, implementation, maintenance, support of instrumentation and control platforms with specific focus on control loop optimization. The role will also support advanced process control (APC) in the mining and metals industry. This may include projects in global locations and support at times depending on global demand for instrumentation and control, with focus on control loop optimization and APC.
Essential Responsibilities:
The Lead Engineer / Technologist demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.
· Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
· Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project
· Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures
· Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
· Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues
· Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
The focus will be on design, implementation, maintenance, support of instrumentation and control platforms with specific focus on control loop optimization. The role will also support advanced process control (APC) in the mining and metals industry. This may include projects in global locations and support at times depending on global demand for instrumentation and control, with focus on control loop optimization and APC.
Essential Responsibilities:
The Lead Engineer / Technologist demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.
· Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
· Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project
· Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures
· Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
· Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues
· Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
· Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
Although the primary function of the role is control loop performance monitoring and process troubleshooting a significant portion of the workload will be related to APC, remote multivariate process monitoring, as well as technical feasibility combined with business case assessments. The Implementation Engineer will also work with the Solution Consulting and technical teams located in other regions delivering solution engineering and software services.
• Project and delivery ownership for solution delivery and implementations
• Performing Control Loop tuning and optimization with selected loop tuning software
• Delivering and maintaining Advanced Analytics Solutions and software implementations
• Process performance optimization and associated consulting services
• Assist with Process monitoring and if applicable act as subject matter expert for IPRC (Industrial Reliability and Performance Centre)
• Assist sales process with Solution Consulting and value assessments and writing assessment reports
• Support and/or execute projects using the broader Digital Mine suite of products, including SmartSignal, Historian, CSense and APC
• Support sales process in performing site assessments
• Provide periodic field engineering support to ensure ongoing change management for solution implementation
• Be the primary onsite contact for the customer, potentially for prolonged implementation periods
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Engineering field such as Electrical/Electronic/Chemical/Process Engineering
• Formal qualification in Advanced Process Control
• Five or more years of industrial experience in the Mining & Metallurgical industry, with advanced process control and automation products
• Strong project execution experience, including 2-4 Years of experience in monitoring methods and onsite implementations
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and change management skills
Ability and willingness to travel, domestically and internationally, approximately 25-50% of the time
Desired Characteristics:
· Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems
· Solid English oral and written communication skills
· Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
· PC proficiency
Locations: Zambia ; Lusaka
Jobs at BioCarbon Partners Zambia 2017
Position: Temporal Monitoring and Evaluation Assistants (3)
Duration: 3 Months (Possibility of Extension)
Availability: Immediately
Location: Rufunsa, Nyimba and Mfuwe
Reporting To: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Background:
BioCarbon Partners (BCP) is an African-registered and headquartered REDD+ development and management social enterprise. BCP is currently implementing the USAID-funded Community Forests Program (CFP) which targets Lusaka, Eastern and Muchinga provinces. BCP’s vision is to implement the highest possible certified Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) Projects in Africa through exceptional community benefits in partnership with Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) and other government agencies. BCP is seeking services of Monitoring and Evaluation Assistants to be based at Rufunsa, Nyimba and Mfuwe Offices for a period of 3 to four months with possibility of becoming permanent staff.
Position Overview:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Assistants will be key M&E staff at CFP sites responsible for facilitating the implementation of CFP M&E activities and enforcing M&E system policies and guidelines. Specifically, the monitoring and evaluation assistants will facilitate migration of CFP M&E system from paper-based systems to the new CFP digital data collection and aggregation platform. Further, the M&E assistants will be responsible for ensuring that CFP Community Engagement Team are complying the Program M&E guidelines and protocols and lead the compilation of CFP quarterly and annual reports. Monitoring and Evaluation Assistants will report to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities:
Monitoring and Evaluation Activities
- Assist in migrating all CFP monitoring data from the paper-based system to the digital platform
- Collect all Program Monitoring paper-based file and ensure original copies are sent and filed at CFP Head Office while copies remain well ordered and filed at data originating site
- Provide technical support to Community Engagement Team (Community Engagement Managers, Officers and Mobilisers) in operating the CFP digital data collection platform
- Lead the site compilation of M&E quarterly reports, indicator tables and narratives
- Maintain records of program and project data, lessons learned, and best practices and share with all concerned
- Carry out internal systematic site based data quality assessments, document findings, make and implement recommendation
- Conduct systematic and routine M&E field visits and review program implementation methodologies, document success stories, identify gaps and make recommendation on how to bridge identified gaps
Build Monitoring and Evaluation Capacity
- Facilitate monitoring and evaluation capacity building for project and program implementers to enable program teams to monitor and evaluate their own efforts; gather relevant data and produce relevant reports as it relates to these efforts
- Build the Capacity of site CFP Community Engagement Team to understand and use the CFP digital routine Program Activity Monitoring Form
- Build capacity of site CFP Community Engagement Team to operate the CFP digital data collection devices
- Build the capacity of CFP Community Engagement Managers, Community Engagement Officers and Mobilisers to ensure the collection of relevant and appropriate data for reporting to USAID Zambia
- Guide CFP staff and implementing partners in understanding key CFP indicators and ensure activities being implemented on the ground are contributing to the achievement of CFP key performance indicators
- Build capacity of site CFP Community Engagement Team in record making and filing
- Perform any other duties as duties as assigned by the CFP Monitoring and Evaluation Manager as well as Site Community Engagement Coordinator
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Experience working in monitoring and evaluation (e.g. developing and operationalisation monitoring and evaluation systems and frameworks). Knowledge of USAID monitoring and evaluation systems is an added advantage
- Experience operationalising digital data collection devices and system
- Experience in managing or supervising research and routine monitoring data collection projects
- Excellent report writing and documentation skills
- Research and analytic skills
- Experience writing reports
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to pay attention to detail
Desired candidates should be living in Eastern Province and should be willing to stay in Rufunsa, Mfuwe and Nyimba. Candidates should be available immediately to fill the position. Please note that these are 3 months positions with possibility of extension.
Compensation:
A competitive salary will be offered.
Interested candidates, please send a copy of your CV by email to: jobs@biocarbonpartners.com with the Subject “M&E Assistant” and district of preference.
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