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The Duke of Edinburgh's International
Award - Zambia

Role Portfolio Programme Development Manager
Hours 30 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm)
Location National Award Authority (NAA)
Reports To National Director

Summary and Main Purpose

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Zambia is a member of the Duke
of Edinburgh’s International Award for young people that make a difference to
young people’s lives. Thousands of young people per year from many diverse
background take part in the programme to broaden their horizons, develop their
leadership skills, learn to work with others, volunteer in their local
communities, increase their employability, and prove to themselves they can
succeed at a serious challenge.

This is an exciting time to be working for the Award programme. The programme
is undergoing significant change and restructuring in many areas, including
the way we deliver the programme to the varied young people we work with
through the delivery of the DofE Zambia three year strategic plan.

You will play the lead role in safeguarding the Award programme and supporting
young people doing their Award programmes; having an excellent understanding
of current youth issues and policies impacting upon young people today and in-
depth knowledge of the values and standards which inform professional youth
work and safeguarding practice.

As the Programme Development Manager, you will be responsible for the
development of the award in Zambia encompassing the areas of Developing
Partnerships; Extending the Reach of the Award programme to diverse group of
young people and Quality Assurance. You will work closely with the National
Director as well as manage the Programme Development Department of the Award
Scheme in Zambia to ensure coordination of activity, policy and delivery of
strategies.

The role has overall responsibility for the key areas of

1. Work closely with the National Director to set and meet the National Award Authority’s annual objectives with particular regard to the Developing Partnerships, QA and Extending the Award pathways.
2. Design, develop and implement the capacity building and training, particularly in the developing and facilitating of best practice in Zambia and to develop national and regional training teams and plans.
3. Actively contribute to Award Management, Leadership training and development activity within the country
4. Maintain, develop effective and productive relationships with key delivery partner organisations.
5. Proactively provide operational advice and holistic care support for the development for Licensed Operating Award Units leading to a national programme
6. Manage the Licensing framework of the Award programme in Zambia.
7. Proactively develop and support the development of the Zambia Award Holders Alumni Network
8. Support and identify potential fundraising opportunities for expansion of the Award programme across Zambia

Key Accountabilities (KA)

KA 1 To contribute to the setting and meeting of annual objectives, with
particular regard to the Developing Partnerships, Fundraising initiatives,
Quality Assurance and Extending the Award pathways.
KA 2 To motivate, encourage and further develop the Award Programme in Zambia
through designing and conducting appropriate training.
KA 3 To research, develop and manage the training and development strategy for
Zambia and its associated budget, in close liaison with the National Director
and the other teams.
KA 4 To champion and ensure the application of Award delivery best practice
across Zambia including the coordination and implementation of pilot projects
or special initiatives.
KA 5 To provide operational advice and holistic care to Licensed Award Units
and emerging Units through visits and regular contact.
KA 6 To contribute to the Award management and leadership development in
Zambia.
KA 7 To establish productive links with youth networks such as National Youth
Development Council.
KA 8 To provide leadership, support and work with the youth representatives
for meaningful participation in the governance and planning process.
KA 9 To develop new operational, promotional and training materials as
required
KA 10 To produce reports for the National Award Authority and for the
International Award as required and assist the National Director in preparing
concept papers, proposals and reports on regional/global youth development
issues for the Board Chairman and for governance meetings.
KA 11 To contribute and participate in any National Award Authority and other
National meetings as required.
KA 12 To promote the Award and the work of the Foundation at every
opportunity, including to external and internal bodies and partners
KA 13 To ensure quality assurance and delivery of the Award Programme across
the Country.
KA 14 To perform any other task which may be assigned by the National Director

Education

A secondary education (full Grade 12 certificate). Certification in
Development Studies or a Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Youth
Development or related field would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.

Experience

Having taken part in various capacities with the Award programme is an
advantage.

Demonstrated success developing and evaluating programme models, and selecting
and successfully operationalising innovative programmes

String project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects
resulting in measurable successes and programme growth

At least three (2) years of progressively responsible youth development
experience is required at the local, national or international level.

Experience in the usage of computers and proficiency in all MS Office software
packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and experience in handling of web-based
management systems.

Language

Must be fluent in English. Knowledge of other official languages of Zambia
will be desirable.

Other

Female candidates and persons living with disabilities are especially
encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer

Important applicant information

This post is subject to local recruitment.

Note DofE Zambia reserves the right to select one or more candidates from
this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider
candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with DofE Zambia
at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and
educational requirements.

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