Job Description

Posted on May 22, 2023

About Restless Development.
We know young people have the power to solve the challenges we face in our world, but they are being side-lined. We are the agency that works with young people so they can lead in solving those challenges. Whether that means supporting communities to end child marriage or prevent HIV, we work with young people to change their lives and the lives of people in their communities. Our programmes are genuinely life-changing, but we can’t do any of this without talented, creative individuals at every level of our organisation.
About the Role.
Restless Development in collaboration with Financial Service Providers will be delivering women’s financial Inclusion project. Restless Development and its partners have jointly developed this action to increase access to inclusive financial services and Products in rural and hard-to-reach areas. The project will be implemented in Eastern, Western and Luapula Province targeting 12,500 young women and 2,500 men living in 45 rural communities to have the capacity to make an informed decision to access inclusive digital financial services, with an increase in availability and usage of Financial Services and Products, enhanced savings and improved financial resilience.
The expected impact of the intervention is that young women and targeted communities will have the skills, knowledge and awareness to access appropriate and tailored financial services such as digitized savings, pension, insurance products and e-commerce markets. By encouraging FSPs and other key stakeholders to roll out more accessible and digitized FS&Ps in rural areas, combined with training and advocacy the targeted young women will increase their uptake and usage of these products and services.
Restless Development therefore seeks to recruit for the Project a dynamic, inspired and innovative young Zambian to fill the role of Programme Coordinator. The Programme Coordinator will be based in Lusaka,  as a direct facilitator of our activities on the project to support direct programme implementation in targeted communities.
About You.
Essential and Desirable skills and experience

Graduate-level degree in a relevant field of study, or equivalent work experience i.e Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
Knowledge of the mobile money ecosystem and its regulation would be an added advantage.
Familiarity with Savings Group models and community-based financial institutions.
Strong understanding of digital technologies and their application in financial services
Knowledge of digital tools and systems, such as mobile money platforms, digital lending platforms, and social media
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team
Strong project management skills and experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
Experience working with saving groups or community-based organizations is a plus
Experience working in a youthful, multicultural environment including Welfare provision.
Belief in the values of Restless Development and ability to uphold them personally
A strong personal commitment to the values. Code of conduct and methods of  Restless Development.

Educational Background
Minimum: Graduate-level degree in a relevant field of study, or equivalent work experience i.e Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
How to Apply.
Please send a completed application form to [email protected] by 21st May,2023 indicating subject line as ‘APPLICATION_YOUR NAME_ PROGRAMME  COORDINATOR SAVING GROUP DIGITALISATION”
Please note that we do not accept CVs, resumes or covering letters.
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First round interviews are scheduled to take place on a date to be advised.
Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and seeks to recruit, retain and develop staff from all sectors of the community and will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.