Project Technical Coordinator Jobs in Lusaka at Zambia Environmental Management Agency

The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) invites qualified Zambian citizens to apply for the position of Project Technical Coordinator based at its Head Office in Lusaka. This role is vital for the successful implementation of the “Supporting the shift to electric mobility in the Republic of Zambia” (e-mobility) project, ensuring efficient execution aligned with environmental, social, and technical standards.

About Zambia Environmental Management Agency

ZEMA is a statutory body established under the Environmental Management Act No. 12 of 2011. Its mandate covers sustainable natural resource management, environmental protection, and pollution control. For more information, visit www.zema.org.zm.

Role Overview for Project Technical Coordinator Jobs in Lusaka

The Project Technical Coordinator will provide leadership, coordination, and technical guidance for the e-mobility project. This role acts as a key link between ZEMA, UNEP, government ministries, private sector stakeholders, and civil society to promote sustainable, low-carbon, and gender-responsive mobility solutions across Zambia.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management: Oversee daily project operations, ensuring alignment with objectives, timelines, and budgets.
Coordinate with ministries, agencies, private sector partners, NGOs, and development partners for smooth project implementation.
Manage financial aspects including budget preparation, tracking, and reporting.
Organize meetings such as inception, stakeholder, and Project Steering Committee (PSC) sessions, serving as PSC Secretary.
Supervise consultants, subcontractors, and technical working groups.
Facilitate stakeholder communication and notify UNEP and PSC of any changes requiring approval.
Prepare progress, financial, audit, and final project reports.
Technical Oversight: Ensure quality and coherence of all project outputs and deliverables.
Develop Terms of Reference for consultants and partners.
Identify and manage technical, environmental, and social risks, updating mitigation plans accordingly.
Oversee environmental and social safeguards, grievance redress, and stakeholder engagement.
Review and update safeguard and gender action plans bi-annually.
Monitor Gender Action Plan implementation and capacity-building initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

Grade Twelve certificate with at least five acceptable “O” levels including Mathematics and English.
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Engineering, Transport Planning, Energy Policy, Project Management, or related field. A Master’s degree is advantageous.
Minimum of five years’ relevant professional experience, including project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and technical reporting.
Experience in Environmental Management, Transport, or Renewable Energy sectors is preferred.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
Familiarity with GEF, UNEP, or similar international project frameworks.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Contract and Working Conditions

Contract duration: 36 months.
Working hours: 40 hours per week.
Travel as required.

How to Apply for Project Technical Coordinator Jobs in Lusaka

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

Application letter
Curriculum Vitae
Certified copies of academic certificates
National Registration Card (NRC)
Contact details of at least three traceable references

Applications must be sent to:

The Acting Director General,
Zambia Environmental Management Agency,
Corner of Suez & Church Roads,
P.O. Box 35131,
Lusaka, Zambia

Or emailed to: Jobs@zema.org.zm

Please clearly label the envelope or email subject with: “JOB APPLICATION FOR PROJECT TECHNICAL COORDINATOR”.

Applications close on 5th May 2026.

ZEMA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages female candidates to apply.

To apply for this job email your details to Jobs@zema.org.zm