National Provincial Coordinator

Background

Under the direct supervision of the Lead Technical Advisor (LTA), and in close cooperation with the Project Delivery Manager (PDM) and the project team at UNIDO HQ and in the field, the Provincial Coordinator will be responsible for the performance of the following main duties for the provinces of Kitwe and Solwezi.

Responsibilities

Planning /coordination/advice

• Review project work plans and provide input to the LTA on operational planning and resource needs for the Copperbelt and North-Western provinces;
• Review the province-specific implementation approach and activity schedule for the Copperbelt and North-Western provinces;
• Establish and maintain day-to-day working relationships with local partners (training centres, CSOs, Project Technical Committee (PTC)’s members, local councils, traditional authorities, ASM associations).
• Ensure PTC’s members are engaged and informed throughout the project implementation, organize the PCT meetings under guidance of the LTA and PDM, and systematize feedback and agreements.

Programme/project implementation

• Oversee the day-to-day operational execution of project activities in the province, ensuring alignment with the project’s theory of change and logical framework;
• Provide day-to-day coordination and manage short-term consultants, experts and service providers working in the province;
• Coordinate with project’s counterparts at provincial level (e.g. TVET centres and ASM beneficiaries) to ensure successful implementation of activities, and, where necessary, facilitate contractors’ execution of works (e.g. training centre upgrades and other infrastructure activities) and services (e.g. training provision, career service support, etc.);
• Maintain internal coordination among the PMU’s members, province-based experts and outreach team members;
• Implement asset management for project equipment and assets in the province, in close coordination with project beneficiaries and national project assistant.

Programme/project promotion and outreach

• Liaise with local beneficiaries (training centres, CSOs, ASM associations, traditional authorities) to build and maintain project visibility and trust at the provincial level;
• Support the Community Outreach Officers in organizing province-level awareness-raising and outreach activities;
• Represent the project at provincial-level meetings and events as delegated by the LTA.

Capacity building of the project partners/beneficiaries

• Support local training centres, CSOs and government offices in the province to implement project-supported capacity-building activities;
• Facilitate the participation of provincial partners in project training and institutional strengthening activities;
• Provide on-the-ground support and troubleshooting for capacity-building activities delivered by project experts in the province.

Reporting

• Provide regular (at least monthly) provincial activity updates to the LTA and PDM;
• Contribute provincial-level inputs to project progress and annual reports;
• Maintain accurate records of provincial project activities, assets and beneficiary engagement.

Other duties as required by the LTA/ UNIDO HQ management

• Undertake field travel across the Copperbelt and North-Western provinces and, as required, to other project provinces, to support project activities and to Luapula province;
• Participate in regular meetings for project coordination and reporting, UNIDO divisional and unit level meetings as required;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the LTA/HQ management in support of the overall achievement of project objectives.

Qualifications

Education: Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in business administration, social sciences, project/programme management, engineering (preferably in mining/extractive industries), or other relevant discipline is required; A first level university degree or an advanced technical college diploma may be acceptable provided it is combined with additional 5 years of professional hands-on experience that is directly relevant to the expertise required by the specific assignment.

Technical and Functional Experience:

• At least five (5) years of professional experience in coordinating the implementation of development/technical cooperation programmes/projects at national level, is required.
• Experience in evaluating the needs, conditions and problems of the country or similar country in the region is required.
• Experience in evaluating the needs, conditions and problems of the Copperbelt and North-Western provinces or a similar province/region in Zambia is required.
• Experience liaising with local government, community organizations, training institutions or the private sector at provincial/district level, is required.
• Experience/knowledge of other development agencies donor communities, private sectors, government and relevant institutions in the country, or similar country in the region is desirable
• Experience in working with government and development agencies in the province and in Zambia is desirable.
• Experience coordinating work with consultants, service providers or contractors is desirable.
• Experience in the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector or extractives industry is desirable. Knowledge of the Copperbelt/North-Western ASM context is desirable.
• Experience working with UN agencies or international development organizations is desirable.

Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of Bemba is required; working knowledge of Kaonde, Lunda or another language spoken in North-Western province is desirable.

CORE VALUES AND BEHAVIORS

Core Values

• EXCELLENCE – Deliver high-quality results; continuously improve performance.
• INTEGRITY – Uphold ethical standards; act transparently and responsibly.
• INCLUSION – Promote respect, diversity, and fairness.
• HUMILITY – Show self-awareness; value others’ contributions.
• HUMANITY – Act with compassion; align work with sustainable development.

Responsibilities

• Review project work plans and provide input to the LTA on operational planning and resource needs for the Copperbelt and North-Western provinces;
• Review the province-specific implementation approach and activity schedule for the Copperbelt and North-Western provinces;
• Establish and maintain day-to-day working relationships with local partners (training centres, CSOs, Project Technical Committee (PTC)’s members, local councils, traditional authorities, ASM associations).
• Ensure PTC’s members are engaged and informed throughout the project implementation, organize the PCT meetings under guidance of the LTA and PDM, and systematize feedback and agreements.
• Oversee the day-to-day operational execution of project activities in the province, ensuring alignment with the project’s theory of change and logical framework;
• Provide day-to-day coordination and manage short-term consultants, experts and service providers working in the province;
• Coordinate with project’s counterparts at provincial level (e.g. TVET centres and ASM beneficiaries) to ensure successful implementation of activities, and, where necessary, facilitate contractors’ execution of works (e.g. training centre upgrades and other infrastructure activities) and services (e.g. training provision, career service support, etc.);
• Maintain internal coordination among the PMU’s members, province-based experts and outreach team members;
• Implement asset management for project equipment and assets in the province, in close coordination with project beneficiaries and national project assistant.
• Liaise with local beneficiaries (training centres, CSOs, ASM associations, traditional authorities) to build and maintain project visibility and trust at the provincial level;
• Support the Community Outreach Officers in organizing province-level awareness-raising and outreach activities;
• Represent the project at provincial-level meetings and events as delegated by the LTA.
• Support local training centres, CSOs and government offices in the province to implement project-supported capacity-building activities;
• Facilitate the participation of provincial partners in project training and institutional strengthening activities;
• Provide on-the-ground support and troubleshooting for capacity-building activities delivered by project experts in the province.
• Provide regular (at least monthly) provincial activity updates to the LTA and PDM;
• Contribute provincial-level inputs to project progress and annual reports;
• Maintain accurate records of provincial project activities, assets and beneficiary engagement.
• Undertake field travel across the Copperbelt and North-Western provinces and, as required, to other project provinces, to support project activities and to Luapula province;
• Participate in regular meetings for project coordination and reporting, UNIDO divisional and unit level meetings as required;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the LTA/HQ management in support of the overall achievement of project objectives.

Skills

• Coordination
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Reporting
• Capacity Building
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Asset Management
• English Fluency
• Bemba Fluency

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in business administration, social sciences, project/programme management, engineering (preferably in mining/extractive industries), or other relevant discipline is required.
• A first level university degree or an advanced technical college diploma may be acceptable provided it is combined with additional 5 years of professional hands-on experience that is directly relevant to the expertise required by the specific assignment.
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in coordinating the implementation of development/technical cooperation programmes/projects at national level, is required.
• Experience in evaluating the needs, conditions and problems of the country or similar country in the region is required.
• Experience in evaluating the needs, conditions and problems of the Copperbelt and North-Western provinces or a similar province/region in Zambia is required.
• Experience liaising with local government, community organizations, training institutions or the private sector at provincial/district level, is required.
• Experience/knowledge of other development agencies donor communities, private sectors, government and relevant institutions in the country, or similar country in the region is desirable.
• Experience in working with government and development agencies in the province and in Zambia is desirable.
• Experience coordinating work with consultants, service providers or contractors is desirable.
• Experience in the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector or extractives industry is desirable. Knowledge of the Copperbelt/North-Western ASM context is desirable.
• Experience working with UN agencies or international development organizations is desirable.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Fluency and/or working knowledge of Bemba is required.
• Working knowledge of Kaonde, Lunda or another language spoken in North-Western province is desirable.

How to Apply

Job application procedure

Application deadline: 17-Sep-2026, 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time)

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