Technical Coordinator

CARITAS CZECH REPUBLIC

An international NGO active in humanitarian aid and development cooperation is looking for a

Technical Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all technical aspects of project implementation in line with the project’s objectives, especially regarding forest planning, data collection, and monitoring.
•  Ensure coherence and integration between activities implemented by technical experts, consultants, academic institutions, and public bodies.
•  Serve as the primary technical liaison between the project team and partner universities, supporting applied research and knowledge transfer.
• Work closely with MoGEE’s Forestry and Planning Departments to assess capacity needs and facilitate targeted technical support and training.
• Support the development and dissemination of forest typology, productivity mapping, and other tools for planning and decision-making.
• Facilitate collaboration between public institutions, academia, private sector actors, and communities to ensure inclusive and evidence-based forest policy development.
•  Represent the project in technical working groups, workshops, and national fora related to forest planning and monitoring.
• Ensure timely documentation and reporting of technical progress, lessons learned, and best practices.
•  Contribute to technical deliverables, such as training manuals, reports, and policy briefs, in coordination with implementing partners.

Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences, Natural Resource Management, or Landscape Management is required (Forestry Degree prioritised); an advanced degree is an added advantage.
• At least 2 years of proven experience in managing forestry projects in Zambia or neighbouring countries.
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders at both national and provincial levels using a participatory approach.
• Excellent English language skills, and Fluent in one of the main Zambian languages (Nyanja/Chichewa, Bemba, Tonga, Lozi).
• Experience working in a non-profit or international organisation is considered an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, flexibility, time management, and ability to work under stress and in difficult conditions.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
•  Willingness to work in accordance with the Caritas Code of Ethics.
• Integrity and willingness to work and produce results in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrates strong time management, reliability, commitment, and teamwork; hardworking and capable of performing well under pressure and in challenging environments

Duty station: Lusaka, Zambia
Position: National
Starting date: July 2025

To apply for this position, please submit your full application consisting of a detailed CV, and a motivation letter (1 page) by the 20th June 2025 17:00 to the following email address: jobs.zambia@caritas.cz .Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please use the following subject in your email/post: Technical Coordinator-Lusaka
For the title of the cover letter and curriculum vitae, follow this wording:

Surname, Name, Technical Coordinator– curriculum vitae
Surname, Name, Technical Coordinator– cover letter

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Caritas Czech Republic reserves the right to cancel the process at any stage