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:

APPLY NOW

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

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