Senior Programs Officer – Entrepreneurship and Graduate Employability

Senior Programs Officer Jobs in Lusaka – Entrepreneurship and Graduate Employability

FAWEZA invites applications for the position of Senior Programs Officer based in Lusaka, Zambia. This role focuses on strengthening graduate employability and fostering entrepreneurship by building partnerships, coordinating internships, and supporting young professionals in their transition to the workforce or business ownership. If you are passionate about creating impactful opportunities for graduates and have experience in program coordination, this position offers a rewarding career path.

Key Responsibilities for Senior Programs Officer Jobs in Lusaka

• Identify and engage organisations willing to provide internships and employment opportunities for graduates.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of employers, internship positions, and graduate beneficiaries.
• Match graduates with internships aligned to their qualifications, skills, and career aspirations.
• Coordinate internship placements, onboarding processes, and ongoing engagement with host organisations.
• Maintain regular communication with both interns and host organisations to resolve challenges during placements.
• Conduct follow-up visits to monitor intern progress and performance.
• Organise career-readiness workshops covering CV writing, job applications, interview techniques, workplace etiquette, communication, and professional development.
• Facilitate mentorship, networking, and workplace exposure opportunities for graduates.
• Support graduates interested in entrepreneurship by helping develop business ideas and basic business plans.
• Connect aspiring entrepreneurs with mentors, markets, business development services, financing, and other relevant resources.
• Organise career fairs, employer engagement meetings, networking events, and entrepreneurship activities.
• Track graduates post-internship to assess their transition into employment, further training, or entrepreneurship.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with employers to expand graduate opportunities.
• Maintain accurate programme records and prepare regular reports on internship placements, employment outcomes, and entrepreneurship initiatives.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, and overall programme impact.
• Contribute actively to programme planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes.

About FAWEZA and the Role Location

FAWEZA is committed to empowering youth in Lusaka, Zambia by creating pathways to sustainable employment and entrepreneurship. This full-time position is based in Lusaka and offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the career development and economic empowerment of graduates in the region.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications via email to admin.office@faweza.org.zm. Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates your experience related to the responsibilities outlined above.