Good Neighbors Zambia, established in 2012, is implementing community development programs in education, health, child protection, water and sanitation, income generation, and humanitarian response. The organization is committed to protecting children's rights and empowering communities to achieve sustainable development. Good Neighbors Zambia has posted a job advertisement for an Administration & Data Management Officer to support its KOICA Climate Smart Agriculture project.
The Administration & Data Management Officer will provide administrative support and manage project data for the KOICA Climate Smart Agriculture project. The successful candidate will be responsible for organizing project records, collecting and consolidating activity data, and preparing reports to inform project planning and implementation. The role also involves day-to-day office administration, documentation, filing, meeting coordination, and inventory and asset records.
The Administration & Data Management Officer will perform various duties, including providing administrative support to the project team, maintaining an orderly filing system, and supporting meeting and training arrangements. The officer will also maintain office supplies, inventory, and asset records, and report needs to the supervisor. Additionally, the officer will follow up with internal departments and field staff on outstanding documents and administrative actions.
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Information Management, Business Administration, Development Studies, Information Technology, or a related field. At least two years of relevant experience in administration, data management, monitoring and evaluation, or a similar role is required. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications are necessary, and experience with databases or data collection tools is an advantage.
The Administration & Data Management Officer will be responsible for collecting, entering, consolidating, and securely storing project data from field staff and relevant teams. The officer will maintain accurate and updated project databases, beneficiary records, and monitoring tracking sheets. The officer will also verify submitted data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency, and follow up with responsible staff to correct errors and obtain missing information.
The successful candidate will have strong report-writing, communication, and interpersonal skills, and be able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly. The officer will be required to compile and analyze quantitative data related to agricultural activities and project outputs, and prepare statistical tables, charts, and summaries to support project monitoring and management decisions.
Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to submit their applications, including a cover letter, updated Curriculum Vitae, and copies of academic and professional qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Good Neighbors Zambia upholds a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harm, sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment, and reference and background checks will be conducted for successful candidates.
Key points
- Good Neighbors Zambia is seeking an Administration & Data Management Officer to support its KOICA Climate Smart Agriculture project.
- The successful candidate will have at least two years of relevant experience in administration, data management, or a similar role.
- The Administration & Data Management Officer will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting project data to inform project planning and implementation.
