Project Officer

The Project Officer is responsible for coordinating Orbis’s eye care project activities in North Western Province, Zambia. The Project Officer will be based in Solwezi and will travel to Orbis project locations within North Western Province.

University degree in a relevant field of social science, development. A graduate degree in Medical or Social Public Health field is preferable
Minimum of 3 years’ professional experience working in Project/Program management of international organizations or government agencies
Experience with project planning and grant management (multiple donors)
Skilled in, and committed to, community participation/interaction, field visits and presence in project areas
Proven project management skills, including finance, logistics and procurement management skills
Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills with a customer-centered approach and the ability to maintain strong relationships with various stakeholders with different backgrounds
Fluent in English (verbal and written)
Excellent organizational& planning skills: ability to effectively multi-task and manage a broad spectrum of responsibilities with the appropriate sense of urgency​​​​​​​
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills​​​​​​​
Highly functional in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook​​​​​​​
Flexible, pro-active, and open-minded work style: the ability to work productively both independently and in a team-based environment​​​​​​​
Willingness to travel locally 50% of the time