We’re looking to hire a new secretary general. Interested?

The Secretary General (SG) is the head of the regional secretariat and manages staff, budgets and projects so that the regional secretariat meets its objectives according to the board directives and strategic plan. The SG is accountable to the Regional Board.


Job responsibilities

1)    Organisational coordination and management

• Advise on strategic direction of the association to the regional Board and lead on developing the strategic plan with regional Board and staff members based on informed assessment of operating environment
• Ensure the development and implementation of appropriate policies, structures and systems for the effective and efficient pursuit of PELUM’s mission
• Coordinate the implementation of PELUM’s activities and initiatives according to the strategic plan and other plans
• Remain well informed with local, national and international developments in the sector, including the policy context, and provide overall guidance to staff
• Call management meetings
• Attend PELUM’s meetings, including monthly meetings, regional Board meetings, the TGM and any other meetings as may be called, and oversee the production of appropriate documentation such as minutes and action plans. Act as secretary to the regional Board
• Report to the regional Board and participate in regional Board meetings as per the provision of the PELUM Association constitution
• Support the development of national chapters of PELUM (Country working groups) and particularly support the professional growth of PELUM association at country levels.

2)    Networking and stakeholder liaison

• Establish and manage good relations with all funding partners, Board members and other key development partners, including through the provision of quarterly reports
• Ensure that Pelum transforms and maintains its status as a reputable and professional organisation
• Mobilise the resources of PELUM association and report to the regional Board, the funding partners and the members and any other person that the Board may determine from time to time

3)    Monitoring & Evaluation

• Coordinate the reviewing and monitoring of strategic and annual work plans and budgets
• Ensure effective and efficient performance of activities by ensuring all PELUM activities are monitored and evaluated according to the appropriate M&E frameworks

4)    Finance and Budgeting

• Prepare, submit to donors and monitor the budgets for all PELUM activities and ensure budget is spent on the correct purpose
• Oversee all the financial affairs of PELUM and ensure the preparation of all necessary financial reports
• Manage and account for the resources of PELUM association to the regional Board, the funding partners and the members and any other person that the Board may determine from time to time
• Ensure audited accounts are produced each year and presented to the Board for approval

Qualifications /requirements

• A master’s degree in a rural development discipline, natural resources, or economics.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a non- governmental organisation with strong background in community development activities. Experience in an International non-governmental organisation is an added advantage
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Computer skills in Microsoft office
• Driver’s license

PELUM is an equal opportunity employer. Men and women with required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

All interested candidates should send an application, curriculum vitae with 3 professional referees to:

The Chairperson
PELUM Regional Board
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PO Box 320362
Lusaka, Zambia

Deadline for application: June 3rd

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.