British High Commission Programme, Trade and Investment Officer EO Jobs in Zambia

British High Commission Programme, Trade and Investment Officer EO Jobs in Zambia

Main Purpose of Job:

This is a role within the Economic Development and Green Growth Team (EDGG) at the British High Commission, Lusaka. The purpose of the job holder is to deliver high quality programme management and compliance with the Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) Programme Operating Framework rules and requirements and seeking to continually improve programme delivery.

This role will also support the coordination of UK-Zambia trade and investment, and this will be achieved through a combination of external engagement and influencing, and maximising the effectiveness of relevant grants, technical assistance and investments.

Increasing UK-Zambia trade and investment is a UK Government priority in Zambia, and the post-holder will collaborate with colleagues across the Mission, including the High Commissioner and representatives of the Department for Business and Trade.

The post-holder will work closely with programme managers and advisers in the fields of economics, private sector development, infrastructure, climate and environment.

Specific Responsibilities Will Include:

Ensure high standards of programme management and compliance, risk and financial management for projects operated by the EDGG team:

Raise requisition orders, support input of annual financial forecasts/budgets and month-end processes within agreed timelines

Scrutinise and promptly receipt invoices and funds requests in compliance with FCDO programme management principles and within agreed timelines

Contribute to development and maintenance of high-quality risk management processes and tools for EDGG spend

Keep track of project, contract, Accountable Grant, deadlines, and payment milestones, notifying team members in advance of due dates

Manage database of EDGG team contacts and partners

Records management and publishing of all relevant documents within agreed timelines.

Proactively follow-up with Implementing Partners to ensure all quarterly, six-monthly, and annual programme reports are received on agreed deadlines after each period ends and saved on Teams

Support logistics related to all stages of the programme management cycle within agreed timelines.

Support the development of UK trade and investment for Zambia, working closely with EDGG Team Members and

Department for Business and Trade

Your routine will entail maintaining a network of operational level contacts across government and private sector, processing and sharing information with internal and external stakeholders

Engage directly with British companies who have expressed interest in exploring commercial opportunities in Zambia

Update Department for Business and Trade's relationship management system by uploading all stakeholder interactions

Co-ordinate planning and logistics of inward missions of British businesses to Zambia whilst highlighting government agencies and industries with potential to yield high value information and contacts

Support planning and co-ordination of VIP visits to Zambia to highlight UK government engagement and offer for Zambia

Plan and co-ordinate networking events

Support Cross Team Administrative Tasks including

Ensure that timely, quality responses to letters, corporate returns, submissions, and responses to official government correspondence, relevant to programmes are produced

Provide cover for colleagues as needed, contributing to coherent team working.

Proactively contribute to cross-office efforts across a range of corporate issues

Provide support as required on high-level visits or briefing requests drafting visa letters, making travel arrangements and processing expenses claims.

Management of online repositories

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Minimum of a Degree in a related field.

Essential on Arrival:

Minimum of 5 years work experience.

Understanding of the private sector, business membership organisations, and related governance and political issues in Zambia.

Previous experience in managing programmes/projects

Previous experience in finances and compliance

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; British High Commission Programme, Trade and Investment Officer EO Jobs in Zambia

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