British High Commission Jobs Zambia 2026 | Project Support Officer
JOB OPPORTUNITY – PROJECT SUPPORT OFFICER (EO)
Employer: British High Commission, Lusaka
Programme: UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) – International Health Regulations Strengthening Programme
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Grade: Executive Officer (EO)
Type: Fixed Term – 8 Months
Vacancies: 1
Salary: ZMW 29,423.47 per month
Working Hours: 36 hours per week
Date Posted : 02 September 2026
Application Deadline: 3 September 2026
Start Date: 24 September 2026
The British High Commission is seeking a Project Support Officer (EO) to support the UKHSA-funded International Health Regulations (IHR) Strengthening Programme in Zambia.
The successful candidate will provide administrative, logistical and project coordination support while working closely with government ministries, health professionals, UKHSA teams and other stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide administrative and logistical support to the IHR Programme
- Coordinate meetings, training, workshops and high-level events
- Support project planning, implementation and monitoring
- Track programme activities and project deliverables
- Prepare briefings, reports, letters and presentations
- Manage correspondence, emails and diary arrangements
- Coordinate logistics for incoming UKHSA technical teams
- Monitor project progress and identify operational issues
- Support development and improvement of programme SOPs
- Engage with government ministries and other key stakeholders
- Provide local knowledge and cultural context to UKHSA teams
- Support effective communication and stakeholder engagement
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar administrative role
- Experience in the public sector or bilateral/multilateral organisations
- Proven administrative and project support experience
- Experience arranging high-profile meetings and events
- Knowledge of project management and information analysis
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
- Strong adaptability and ability to manage change
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint
DESIRABLE
- Understanding of global health and health challenges in low- and middle-income countries
- Experience organising events, conferences or workshops
- Ability to analyse information and recommend appropriate action
- Experience preparing briefing papers, reports and presentations
REQUIRED BEHAVIOURS
- Changing and Improving
- Delivering at Pace
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Working Together
IMPORTANT: Applicants must already have the right to live and work in Zambia without requiring a work permit.
NO APPLICATION FEES: The British High Commission will never request payment or fees to apply for this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Complete the official application form through the British Government’s recruitment system:
Official Application Link:
https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-0/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/27363-27363-Project-Support-Officer-EO-United-Kingdom-Health-Security-Agency-LUS/en-GB