SACCORD

16/05/2025

READVERTISED POSITION

Title: Programme Manager (100%)
Location: SACCORD Head office in Lusaka
Reporting to: SACCORD Executive Director
Duration: Two (2) Years with possibility of extension
(subject to funding)

Description

The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) is a Zambian based NGO that was formed in 1999 and officially registered in 2000 under the laws of Zambia. Since its inception in 1999, the Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has been instrumental in the promotion of peace, democracy and development through its various interventions within the areas of human rights, conflict resolution, decentralization and promotion of free and fair elections. SACCORD has in the recent past added a component of security sector governance in our programming and we hope to be a leading organisation in this sector across the SADC region.

In January 2025, the Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) in Partnership with DCAF-Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance, as long-standing partners, launched a joint implementation of a 36-month project, Strengthening the Accountability of the Zambia Police Service and Ensuring Effective Security During Elections and Beyond. Funded by the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), this project aims to support the reform of the Zambia Police Service (ZPS).
The project’s overarching goal is to ensure that the ZPS becomes more accountable, effective, and aligned with human rights and democratic standards—crucial for maintaining peace and stability in the run-up to the 2026 general elections and beyond—while also promoting a people-centred policing model to strengthen trust between the police and the communities they serve.

Position overview

To support implementation of the above Project, SACCORD is seeking services of a qualified and experienced individual to join our team in the capacity of Programme Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for day to day implementation of the project as defined in the responsibility section below and shall work under the supervision of the SACCORD Executive Director in Coordination with the Senior Police Advisor. Outlined below is a summary of key areas of responsibility

Responsibilities

Working under the overall supervision of the Executive Director of SACCORD in coordination with the Senior Police Adviser , the Programme Manager shall be responsible for the following duties:
• Support the implementation of the overall programme, providing substantive expertise and advise and contributing to the development and management of the programme workplan.
• Lead on the design and implementation of the programme as pertaining to accountability and oversight of the Zambia Police Service. Notably,
 Manage the organization and coordination of all project activities involving external oversight actors.
 In collaboration with national partners, design, deliver and follow up on specific activities, including the delivery of trainings and facilitation of workshops and high-level events.
 Prepare concept notes, Terms of References, activity budget, agendas, documentation, and presentations for project activities.
 Liaise with partner stakeholders, including civil society, media, academia, oversights actors and, whenever required, the Zambia Police Services.
 Support identification and contractualization of experts
 Prepare activity reports and financial reports.

• Lead on all monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) efforts across the programme. Notably:
 Ensure continued collection and analyses of data data and feedback from project activities to support evaluation processes across all project pillars.
 Ensure regular update of the monitoring and evaluation plan.
 Support internal or independent evaluations, project adjustment and iteration.
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the drafting of internal monthly reports, activity reports, donor reports and financial reports or other project reporting.
• With the support of the Project Officer responsible for MEAL, monitor and evaluate project implementation, including data collection,
• Supervise junior or administrative staff assigned to the project as required.

Qualifications:

The preffered candidate will have the following requirements;
• A bachelor's degree in Development studies, law, Peace and Security, Political Science, or a related field. A Master's degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a national or international non-governantal organization, regional or international organization, on managing projects , preferably in the field of human rights, development work, project monitoring and evaluation or security sector governance.
• Demonstrate experience in governance related issues, sufficient substantive knowledge of police oversight and accountability
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects, including budget management and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in English.

What we offer

SACCORD offers the following on this project ;
• Competitive start up Salary within the Zambian CSOs market.
• Opportunity to work and understand security sector Governance
• Opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment and as part of an international team
• A supportive work environment
• The chance to make impact in supporting police reforms.

Terms and Conditions

Salary: Competitive salary offer which fits within the
local NGOs sector
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract length: Two (2) Years contract with possibility of extension (subject to funding)
The candidate will be engaged on an initial three (3) months probation period.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you meet the above criteria, please send your CV with traceable referees alongside your motivational statement and accademic certificates including the grade 12 or its equivalent to [email protected] copy [email protected] .
Please use subject heading: Ref: SACCORD – SACC-PM.
Deadline for applications: 28th May 2025
Expected starting day : TBA

20/02/2025

https://www.facebook.com/100064424632736/posts/1056040959886715/

Building on years of collaboration with the Zambia Police Service (ZPS), DCAF and SACCORD, have signed a cooperation agreement with the ZPS to implement a comprehensive reform project over the next 36 months. This initiative scales up previous engagements into a holistic reform process, strengthening , management, and of the police service.

The project will focus on:
➡️ Promoting a human rights-based approach to policing
➡️ Enhancing accountability mechanisms
➡️ Building capacity for election-related security
➡️ Fostering a people-centred policing model

While the project has a strong focus on the 2026 elections, it aims to lay the foundation for long-term, holistic police reform. Sustainable change requires national ownership, and the ZPS will drive the reform process across all project interventions.

Thank you to Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete for their support, as a long-standing partner for us in Zambia.

20/02/2025

Building on years of collaboration with the Zambia Police Service (ZPS), DCAF and SACCORD, have signed a cooperation agreement with the ZPS to implement a comprehensive reform project over the next 36 months. This initiative scales up previous engagements into a holistic reform process, strengthening , management, and of the police service.

The project will focus on:
➡️ Promoting a human rights-based approach to policing
➡️ Enhancing accountability mechanisms
➡️ Building capacity for election-related security
➡️ Fostering a people-centred policing model

While the project has a strong focus on the 2026 elections, it aims to lay the foundation for long-term, holistic police reform. Sustainable change requires national ownership, and the ZPS will drive the reform process across all project interventions.

Thank you to Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete for their support, as a long-standing partner for us in Zambia.

20/02/2025

*Junior Expert Opportunity*

Are you a recent college or University graduate looking for something to keep you busy? And you studied IT! Do you want to try your skills as a junior expert in IT? Then here is an opportunity for an internship.... SACCORD is looking for a focused, recent graduate to be engaged as a junior IT expert to test their IT skills. If you are interested, please send your cv and motivation statement to [email protected].

Deadline is Wednesday 26th February 2025.

20/02/2025

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Title: Programme Manager (100%)
Location: SACCORD Head office in Lusaka
Reporting to: SACCORD Executive Director
Duration: Three (3) Years with possibility of extension (subject to funding)

Description

The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) is a Zambian based NGO that was formed in 1999 and officially registered in 2000 under the laws of Zambia. Since its inception in 1999, the Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has been instrumental in the promotion of peace, democracy and development through its various interventions within the areas of human rights, conflict resolution, decentralization and promotion of free and fair elections. SACCORD has in the recent past added a component of security sector governance in our programming and we hope to be a leading organisation in this sector across the SADC region.

In January 2025, the Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) in Partnership with DCAF-Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance, as long-standing partners, launched a joint implementation of a 36-month project, Strengthening the Accountability of the Zambia Police Service and Ensuring Effective Security During Elections and Beyond. Funded by the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), this project aims to support the reform of the Zambia Police Service (ZPS).

The project’s overarching goal is to ensure that the ZPS becomes more accountable, effective, and aligned with human rights and democratic standards—crucial for maintaining peace and stability in the run-up to the 2026 general elections and beyond—while also promoting a people-centred policing model to strengthen trust between the police and the communities they serve.

Position overview

To support implementation of the above Project, SACCORD is seeking services of a qualified and experienced individual to join our team in the capacity of Programme Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for day to day implementation of the project as defined in the responsibility section below and shall work under the supervision of the SACCORD Executive Director in Coordination with the Senior Police Advisor. Outlined below is a summary of key areas of responsibility

Responsibilities

Working under the overall supervision of the Executive Director of SACCORD in coordination with the Senior Police Adviser , the Programme Manager shall be responsible for the following duties:

• Support the implementation of the overall programme, providing substantive expertise and advise and contributing to the development and management of the programme workplan.
• Lead on the design and implementation of the programme as pertaining to accountability and oversight of the Zambia Police Service. Notably,
 Manage the organization and coordination of all project activities involving external oversight actors.
 In collaboration with national partners, design, deliver and follow up on specific activities, including the delivery of trainings and facilitation of workshops and high-level events.
 Prepare concept notes, Terms of References, activity budget, agendas, documentation, and presentations for project activities.
 Liaise with partner stakeholders, including civil society, media, academia, oversights actors and, whenever required, the Zambia Police Services.
 Support identification and contractualization of experts
 Prepare activity reports and financial reports.
• Lead on all monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) efforts across the programme. Notably:
 Ensure continued collection and analyses of data data and feedback from project activities to support evaluation processes across all project pillars.
 Ensure regular update of the monitoring and evaluation plan.
 Support internal or independent evaluations, project adjustment and iteration.
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the drafting of internal monthly reports, activity reports, donor reports and financial reports or other project reporting.
• With the support of the Project Officer responsible for MEAL, monitor and evaluate project implementation, including data collection,
• Supervise junior or administrative staff assigned to the project as required.

Qualifications:

The preffered candidate will have the following requirements;

• A bachelor's degree in Development studies, law, Peace and Security, Political Science, or a related field. A Master's degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a national or international non-governantal organization, regional or international organization, on managing projects , preferably in the field of human rights, development work, project monitoring and evaluation or security sector governance.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects, including budget management and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in English and any two Zambian Languages.

What we offer

SACCORD offers the following on this project ;

• Competitive start up Salary within the Zambian CSOs market.
• Opportunity to work and understand security sector Governance
• Opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment and as part of an international team
• A supportive work environment
• The chance to make impact in supporting police reforms.

Terms and Conditions

Salary: Competitive salary offers
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract length: Three (3) Years contract with possibility of extension (subject to funding)

The candidate will be engaged on an initial three (3) months probation period.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you meet the above criteria, please send your CV with traceable referees alongside your motivational statement to [email protected] .

Please use subject heading: Ref: SACCORD – SACC-PM.
Deadline for applications: 6th March 2025
Expected starting day : 1st April 2025

Note: “Please take note that this job offer is only open and resitricted to Zambian Nationals. Females and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply”

20/12/2024

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: SACCORD Secretariat, Lusaka

Reporting to: Executive Director

Salary: Reasonable salary offer

Contract Duration: Three (3) Years with possibility of extension (subject to funding)

Description of SACCORD

The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) is a Zambian based NGO that was formed in 1999 and officially registered in 2000 under the laws of Zambia. Since its inception in 1999, the Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has been instrumental in the promotion of peace, democracy and development through its various interventions within the areas of human rights, conflict resolution, decentralization and promotion of free and fair elections. SACCORD has in the recent past added a component of security sector governance in our programming and we hope to be a leading organisation in this sector across the SADC region.

Position overview

SACCORD is seeking services of a qualified and experienced Finance Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations of SACCORD and the Donor.The Finance Officer will provide SACCORD with appropriate finance management support to effectively implement project activities, as outlined below.

Summary of key areas of responsibility:

Duties:

Support all procurement processes for SACCORD, ensuring that donor and organisation’s policies are adhered to;

Prepare payments within the allowable guidelines and ensure that all financial records including payment vouchers, Invoices, quotations and receipts are kept safe;

Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, ledgers and cashbooks as required by SACCORD;Timely preparation of financial statements, reports, and forecasts as prescribed by the donor;

Develop, monitor, and manage budgets to ensure efficiency and effective project implementation;

Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards, including tax laws and auditing requirements;

Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making;Manage payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries and benefits;

Implement and maintain internal controls to protect the organisation’s finances and ensure financial integrity;

Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure the organization has sufficient funds to meet its obligations;

Coordinate with auditors and facilitate the audit process;Provide financial advice and guidance to Programmes team and the Executive Director;

Participate in the procurement committee to advise on allowable and none allowable;

Other relevant assignments as guided by the Executive Director.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Grade Twelve (12) Certificate with Five (5) O’ Levels;

Qualification in ZICA, ACCA or CIMA;Must be an active member of ZICA;

Knowledge in Pastel Accounting will be an added advantageProven work experience as a Finance Officer or similar role managing donor funds will be an added advantageSolid knowledge of financial and accounting proceduresAdvanced MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skillsExcellent analytical and numerical skillsSharp time management skillsStrong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Salary: Reasonable salary offersHours: 37.5 hours per week (8 Hours per day Monday to Thursday and 5.5 hours on Friday)

Contract length: Three (3) Years with possibility of extension (subject to funding)

Probation: There will be a probation period of three (3) monthsHolidays: leave days annually, in addition to approved Public Holidays in Zambia.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates should send their application letters to [email protected] and copy in [email protected] . Please use subject heading: Ref: SACCORD – FAO.Expected starting day: 6th January 2025 Deadline for applications:

SACCORD is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, persons with disabilities, and members of marginalized communities.

20/12/2024

JOB OFFER

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: SACCORD Secretariat, Lusaka

Reporting to: Executive Director

Salary: Reasonable Salary Officer

Contract Duration: Three (3) Years with possibility of extension (subject to funding)

Description of SACCORD

The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) is a Zambian based NGO that was formed in 1999 and officially registered in 2000 under the laws of Zambia. Since its inception in 1999, the Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has been instrumental in the promotion of peace, democracy and development through its various interventions within the areas of human rights, conflict resolution, decentralization and promotion of free and fair elections. SACCORD has in the recent past added a component of security sector governance in our programming and we hope to be a leading organisation in this sector across the SADC region.

Position Overview:

SACCORD is seeking for services of a highly organized and motivated Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of our office and programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage office communications, including answering phone calls, responding to emails, and handling correspondence;
Office management – ensuring that the premises are clean, safe and that stationery and office equipment is well maintained and available at all times;
Maintain and organize office files, records, and documents;
Support SACCORD’s Senior Management in governance and human resources functions through providing of relevant advice in Human Resource issues, Organisational Policy guidelines and strategic direction;
Provide systems and tools to ensure SACCORD assets are managed appropriately;
Other secretariat functions such as updating the SACCORD membership register and ensuring that staff and members attest to having read and understood SACCORD’s governance and operational tools, policies and manuals;Assist in scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes;
Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics for staff and visitors;
Support the planning and ex*****on of SACCORD events and activities;Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies, managing inventory, and maintaining office equipment;
Assist with financial tasks, including processing invoices and expense reports;Be Secretary of the SACCORD procurement committee;

Qualifications:

Diploma in Public Administration, Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field. A degree in any of the above field will be an added advantage;
Proven experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role;
Excellent organizational and time management skills;
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills;Knowledge of office management systems and procedures;
Have an understanding of SACCORD and its.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to [email protected] and copy in [email protected] by ……………………………………. Please include "Administrative Assistant Application" in the subject line of your email.

SACCORD is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, persons with disabilities, and members of marginalized communities.