Zambia Women In Agricultural Research and Development

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Tomorrow 31st May 2025, ZaWARD will be closing the month with a Mentorship Orientation Workshop online for all those who registered. Different mentors' valuable expertise and experience will undoubtedly enrich the discussions and learning outcomes.

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Zambian Women in Agriculture Research and Development (ZaWARD)
Terms of Reference (TOR)
Position: Full time master’s level coordinator internship
Duty Station: Lusaka, Zambia
Duration: 6 months (June 2025 – December 2025)
Reports to: ZaWARD Chairperson

Background
ZaWARD is implementing a mentoring and internship program in partnership with the Indaba Agricultural Policy Research Institute (IAPRI) under the AICCRA (Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa) I2G initiative. The project aims to build research capacity among women in agriculture and facilitate knowledge transfer through mentoring, technical training, and field engagement.
To support successful implementation and timely delivery of project activities and reports, ZaWARD seeks a highly motivated and organized Project Coordinator intern.
Objective of the Position
The Intern will be responsible for coordinating, planning, and overseeing the day-to-day implementation of the project work plan and deliverables, ensuring timely reporting, budget compliance, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with donor requirements. Additionally, the intern will also support additional ZaWARD activities.
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate and monitor implementation of the project activities as per the approved workplan.
• Liaise with IAPRI, mentors, mentees, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective collaboration and communication.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation including financial and technical reports.
• Ensure timely submission of progress, technical, and financial reports as per the templates provided in the agreement.
• Support procurement, logistics, and administrative processes related to project events, workshops, and activities.
• Facilitate communication and feedback channels among mentors, mentees, and implementing partners.
• Track milestones and deliverables, and assist in drafting the project completion report.
• Ensure adherence to project codes of conduct, environmental and social safeguards, and grievance mechanisms.
• Support internal and external audit processes by ensuring proper record retention and accessibility.
• Support and be engaged in the implementation of other ZaWARD activities.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Agriculture, or related field.
• Master’s student in the field of agricultural, project management, development studies, gender or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience coordinating donor-funded or research-related projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Strong writing and communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word; familiarity with budgeting and reporting templates.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in gender-related or agricultural development projects is highly desirable.
Duration and Conditions
This is a, 6-month contract position (June 2025 – December 2025), with possible extension subject to funding availability and performance. The intern must be ready to commit to a full-time internship program at master’s level. Stipend is fixed at USD 250 p/m

How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates should submit the following:
1. A detailed CV (max 3 pages)
2. A cover letter outlining relevant experience
3. Contact details for 3 referees
Submit applications to [email protected] by Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 EOD. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Kindly share the link below with your networks. It’s an invitation to the World Bank Mission’s Public Forum to be held at the Radisson Blu in Lusaka on 22 May at 8am.
You are all invited, kindly register to confirm your attendance.

Public forum: Zambia’s vision for climate-resilient agriculture Against the backdrop of the worst droughts in over four decades, climate services and innovations for climate-smart agriculture are being adopted at unprecedented scale by smallholder farmers across Zambia. Collaboration across Zambia’s public and private sectors, national research institutions, u...

ZaWARD Women’s Day Webinar
We are excited to invite you to the ZaWARD Women’s Day 2025 Webinar celebrating women’s rights, equality, and empowerment in agriculture! 🚜👩‍🌾
📅 Date: Friday, March 7, 2025
🕓 Time: 16:00 PM – 17:30 PM CAT
💻 Platform: Google meet
🔑 What to Expect:
• Keynote speakers on women’s leadership in agriculture
• Panel discussion on overcoming barriers and promoting gender equality
• Inspirational success stories of Zambian women in agriculture
• Q&A session with leading experts
This is an important opportunity to advocate for gender equality and empowerment in agriculture and operationalise this women’s day theme. Don’t miss out on this inspiring event!
📲 Join us on google teams!
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jxc-fbvy-eig
ZaWARD Women’s Day 2025 Webinar
Friday, March 7 · 4:00 – 5:30pm
Time zone: Africa/Maputo

⏰ 1 week and still counting 🎉

🌱 Exciting Opportunity for Growth and Collaboration! 🌱

Last Friday- 21st February 2025, The Zambian Women in Agricultural Research and Development (ZAWARD) successfully hosted role modeling/ mentoring program at the Information Communications University (ICU)! 🫴

This was a fantastic initiative to empower and equip girls and women in science with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to thrive in this critical sector.

The program brought together experienced professionals and emerging leaders in the field, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and inspiring future generations of women, and men in agriculture and science. 🌽 🧪 🔭

This event drove the full advantage of networking opportunities, insightful discussions, and hands-on advice that will shape the future of agriculture in Zambia and beyond!

Let us continue to work together to empower girls and women; boys and men, drive innovation, and create lasting impact in agriculture, science and rural development. 🌾💡

Show me a woman who is passionate about Agriculture and it's nexus', I will show you ZAWARD 🫴😊💚

#womeninagriculture #mentoring #zaward #agriculturedevelopment… | The Zambia Women in Agricultural Research and Development ⏰ 1 week and still counting 🎉 🌱 Exciting Opportunity for Growth and Collaboration! 🌱 Last Friday- 21st February 2025, The Zambian Women in Agricultural Research and Development (ZAWARD) successfully hosted a mentoring program at the Information Communications University (ICU)! 🫴 This w...