Program Officer

LUANGWA CHILD DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
P.O. Box 53, Luangwa – Zambia
Cell: +260 965 814 133
E-mail: luangwafederation@yahoo.com.
WORKING WITH
ChildFund. Zambia

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

FJ DUA 53 Lar VA ZAMBIA
Luangwa Child Development Agency (LCDA) working with ChildFund Zambia exists to promote child and youth development by undertaking projects focusing on eliminating the causes of child poverty. LCDA operates as child sponsorship program which has enrolled more than 4,200 children in Luangwa and Nyimba district.

In order to serve our clients fully, Luangwa Child Development Agency seeks to employ suitably, qualified, self-motivated and hard working candidates for the one (1) positions below:

Job Title: Program Officer (1)
Reporting to: Program and Sponsorship Coordinator
Job Location: Mandombe and Chikondwelelo Community Associations

Duties/Responsibilities include:

• Assist to facilitate parents and children in letter writing that is, proof read letters and advise accordingly
• Maintain data on enrolled children/ families in the zone
• Assist to conduct home visits
• Directing, managing and be accountable for community operation in accordance with Luangwa Federation and donor requirements
• Ensuring continuous improvement and technical assistance as an integral part of the implementation of each program in the area
• Facilitating the development, review, approval, implementation and evaluation of the community strategic plan
• Building and managing strong and sustainable membership within the community to optimize marketing and grant funding opportunities
• Building positive and productive contacts and relations with community members and enrolled families
• Ensure availability of all necessary information to support Federation growth plan
• Providing oversight of sponsor relations in communities
• Be a link between the Community Association and the Federation
• Be the secretary to the Community Association Board
• Facilitate Board and staff meeting
• Ensure financial records are properly maintained
• Prepare weekly, monthly quarterly and annual reports
• Support the design of community growth plan, enrolment process of children and monitoring availability of children
• Mentoring community volunteers to effectively monitor implementation of programs and projects
• Working with community volunteers in the area of sponsor Relations and communication
• Assist to disburse and monitor use of designated Funds (gifts for children)
• Documenting best practices
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Must have a grade 12 certificate
• Minimum of a degree in Social Work, Development Studies or any other related field
• Good writing, analytical skills and fluent in English language Ability to work independent and under pressure
• Computer literate is a must

Preferred Experience

At least 2 years work experience in a similar position

If you wish to apply for this position, please send your cover letter, CV and qualifications only to The Executive Director, Luangwa Child Development Agency, P.o Box 53, Luangwa or email to luangwafederation@yahoo.com
Note that no phone calls will be entertained
Closing date: Wednesday 23rd October, 2026 at 17:00 hours CHILD DEVELOPMENT TO
WORKING ONE CHIN FOCATION ARAUCA
1.19 UCT 2026
PU BOX 53 LUANGWA ZAMBIA

How to Apply

Apply by emailing: luangwafederation@yahoo.com