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Infrastructure Programme Manager, Green Cities and Infrastructure Programme at British High Commission, Lusaka, Zambia

British High Commission

Infrastructure Programme Manager, Green Cities and Infrastructure Programme at British High Commission, Lusaka, Zambia

British High Commission

Full time Job

Date Posted: August 2, 2024

Application deadline:

Expired on: August 15, 2024 5:00pm

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Job description

We all have a responsibility to embrace the changes of the FCDO as it transforms, building the culture we want to see and delivering our cultural statement in how we lead and behave towards others; how we make decisions and how we get the job done is everyone’s responsibility.

In this role you will also be responsible for:

Project/programme Delivery (50 %)

  • Manage programme/project delivery of the Green Cities and Infrastructure Programme (GCIP) in line with the FCDO Programme Operating Framework.
  • Ensure PWC Alliance and other delivery partners meet their milestones, remain on track to deliver programme objectives and that reporting is high quality and timely.
  • Input into financial aspects of the GCIP: this could include budget forecasting, monitoring and budget allocation of individual projects and input into the overall programme working with GCIP London. Challenging value for money for individual projects.
  • Manage and monitor risks to programme delivery, escalating when necessary.
  • Work closely with teams at BHC Lusaka, other British High Commissions/Embassies with GCIP activities, and FCDO Headquarters to share learning and best practice.
  • Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation frameworks are in place across all GCIP projects and that projects contribute to the BHC’s Lusaka’s Country Plan objectives on sustainable prosperity and climate resilience.
  • All FCDO staff are expected to undertake some administrative tasks to support delivery of work related to their job.  This includes saving own documents to the corporate record, arranging relevant meetings, making travel arrangements and processing expenses claims

GCIP Stakeholder engagement (30%)

You will be a dynamic individual who will need to build and maintain effective relationships e.g., engage and manage relationships with relevant ministries and local government in Zambia to design and implement the programme.  Responsibilities include:

  • Prompt strategic, regular communications with key stakeholders in the UK, Zambia, and other regional stakeholders to facilitate sharing of best practice.
  • Publicly represent the British High Commission and the UK Government as a credible interlocutor in external engagements on themes relevant to the programme (climate change adaptation, resilient infrastructure, water management, and development).
  • Ensure coordination between UK cities, transport and sustainable infrastructure programmes and initiatives supported by the UK and other development partners, identifying opportunities for multilateral cooperation where possible.
  • Chairing meetings with internal and external stakeholders
  • Proactively seek cross-team collaboration opportunities amongst High Commission GCIP teams (particularly in Ghana and Mozambique) to continue supporting a mainstreamed approach in bilateral programmes.

Contribute to effective working across BHC Lusaka (20%)

  • All staff on the British High Commission platform in Lusaka are required to contribute 20% of their time to corporate issues:
  • Contribute to cross-office activities and discussions; supporting other colleagues to deliver their objectives.
  • Provide a timely response to requests for policy briefings and corporate returns, if required.
  • Proactively contribute to cross-office efforts across a range of corporate issues, including better delivery, people issues, etc.
  • Report to senior leadership on progress towards objectives and develop and implement adequate procedures to support decision-making, monitor projects and their outcomes, engage with government bodies, organise events and visits, and build strong relationships with key UK and Zambian institutions.
  • Remain flexible and being prepared to carry out additional duties if needed
  • Essential qualifications, skills and experience
  • Programme management qualification.
  • Minimum BA qualification and relevant experience in thematic areas relevant to the role e.g. sustainable/green infrastructure, mobilising investment, climate finance, environmental management, power and engineering.
  • Understanding of the Programme Cycle Management/ the ability to understand and use the FCDOs Programme Operating Framework  rules and guides or experience using similar policy and programme guides.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills in English; able to convey your point clearly and concisely.
  • Demonstrated resilience to manage multiple workstreams concurrently, with the ability to implement, benchmark against national and international evidence and deliver to tight deadlines.
  • Experience in building a wide network of government, private sector, international community, and civil society stakeholders and using relationships to deliver objectives.
  • Experience in programme management, including planning, budgeting, and coordination of interdisciplinary teams.
  • Computer literate (Microsoft Office) and familiar with basic features and use of simple spreadsheets.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English. Able to create clear and accurate first drafts of project documentation, correspondence, and notes of meetings.
  • Able to listen well and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • A commitment to contributing to a positive working environment grounded in inclusion, respect, kindness, and collaboration.
  • An organised and proactive approach to work and a willingness to continually learn and improve.
  • Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  
  • Ability to analyse complex data, evaluate project development proposals, and make informed recommendations based on findings.
  • Strong political economy awareness and ability to spot opportunities to influence and build partnerships.
  • Knowledge of Zambia’s infrastructure sector policies: for instance the Integrated Resource Plan for the power sector, and Zambia Nationally Determined Contributions toward climate change mitigation
  • Experience of working in the Power sector.

Application deadline:

Expired on: August 15, 2024

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