Project Manager – Nyenyezi Plus Project

About the role

The Project Manager will lead CARE Zambia’s SOAR III Nyenyezi Plus Project in Chipata, overseeing the delivery of early childhood development, foundational education and life‑skills interventions for children, adolescents and young parents. The role combines strategic leadership, partnership management and oversight of a longitudinal study that will generate evidence to improve programming and policy.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall managerial oversight of project implementation, partners and stakeholders.
• Develop, revise and monitor work plans, timelines, budgets and resource allocation in line with CARE operational standards.
• Lead the scale‑up of SOAR models and strengthen ECD, literacy, numeracy and life‑skills components.
• Oversee the longitudinal research study, ensuring rigorous monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) processes.
• Engage with government, community and donor partners to advocate for project goals and secure collaboration.
• Mentor and support project staff, providing training and guidance as needed.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing development or humanitarian projects, preferably in education or child development.
• Strong ability to coordinate multi‑partner initiatives and manage budgets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• Innovative, results‑oriented and able to work in a dynamic field environment.

Required skills