GIZ Project Manager Jobs Zambia 2025 – NGO Jobs in Zambia

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit has announced a new and exciting career opportunity for job seekers in Zambia. They are currently hiring for the position of Project Manager at Lusaka. This role is a great opportunity for candidates.

GIZ Project Manager Jobs 2025 Details

Position	Project Manager
Location	Lusaka, Zambia
Organization	Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
Application Deadline	31st Aug, 2025
Job Type	Full-Time

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Set up and operationalise the COMESA PPF in close coordination with COMESA PIU and GET.invest
Ensure compliance with operational, procurement, and reporting standards of COMESA as well as alignment with COMESA and ASCENT strategic goals
Act as the central liaison between COMESA PIU, GIZ/GET.invest, and other service provider(s) related to the PIU
Manage day-to-day coordination, planning, and delivery oversight of TA and grant support
Monitor performance, review deliverables, and ensure quality
Prepare external and internal reports, facilitate knowledge sharing, programme learning and continuous improvement as well as facilitate public communication and outreach
Facilitate stakeholder engagement across governments, DFIs, TA providers, and relevant donor initiatives, etc in close cooperation with COMESA PIU responsible for partnerships management
Where needed, on behalf of COMESA, represent the PPF at key events and engagements

Required Qualifications:

Advanced university degree (or additional two years of experience) in a relevant field, preferably in Development Finance, Project or Corporate Finance, Economics, or Business Administration, with a focus on energy or private sector development
At least 10 years of experience managing large donor – or government-funded programmes, funds, or technical assistance facilities—ideally supporting private sector investment readiness
Deep understanding of the decentralised renewable energy (DRE) and clean cooking market in Sub-Saharan Africa; hands-on experience in financing DRE / clean cooking businesses is highly desirable
Strong track record in engaging with government stakeholders, development finance institutions (DFIs), and regional organisations

Other Skills and Attributes

Strong project management and coordination skills, including multitasking across stakeholders and workstreams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex topics to diverse audiences
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving orientation and attention to detail
Proficient in MS Office Suite; experience with digital tools for programme monitoring or CRM is a plus
Fluency in English; working knowledge of French or Portuguese is an asset
Willingness for travel regionally across COMESA member states and internationally
Experience in designing and managing TA grant facilities according to WB procurement procedures is considered an asset.