Vacancy title:
Field Officer, LBD
Jobs at:
First QuantumDeadline of this Job:
Monday, December 16 2024
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 10 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.
Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.
Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.
Job description:
Overall Job Purpose
To provide support to the section by assisting with implementation of livelihood programs relating to entrepreneurship and local employment through the strategic approach of stimulating, enhancement and sustaining local MSMEs.
Specific Job Responsibility
• Promote community awareness of all livelihood support programs carried out by the section.
o Assist with organizing and mobilization for all events and activities to be carried out by the section (stimulation, enhancement, sustenance and local employment activities).
o Assist with sorting or screening and development of business proposals for MSMEs to start, improve and expand their businesses.
o Assist with market linkage activities such as farmer produce aggregation and exchange visits
o Assist with conducting quarterly assessments of businesses supported
o Assist with implementation of local business development projects as scheduled
o Data collection for monthly report and monthly business opportunities report
o Collection and reconciliation of TFL local business sales with zero anomalies
o Regular update of asset register for the Section
o Prepare weekly reports on activities carried out relating to the section
o Manage community expectations and ensure sustainability is imbedded in all our programs.
o Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor
Job Specific Competencies
• Adaptability and sensitive to gender and cultural issues
• Networking and influencing skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Agility in mobilizing trainings and workshops/ community mobilization.
• Organization and systematic filing of departmental documents.
• Storage and tracking of departmental assets.
• Preparation of well-written operational reports.
• Computer skills: Outlook, MS Excel, Word.
Key Job Attributes
• Able to meet targets and deadlines.
• Focused.
• Driven.
• Honest.
• Passion for community development.
• Team player.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Good standard of health and fitness required and ability to cope with difficult terrain on reserves, e.g. steep slopes and inclement weather.
• A willingness to work out of normal hours and in different locations.
Experience required to perform in this job
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• At least 3 years’ practical experience in Community Development.
• Sound Knowledge of business principles and sales.
• Understanding and experience in building MSMEs capacity and rural development in particular.
Qualifications
• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Diploma in General Business Administration, Community Development, Agriculture or any related livelihood development qualification. Diploma is an added advantage.
• Ability to drive a manual light vehicle, light-duty truck and/a motorbike.
• Minimum Valid Class B driving license and willingness to ride a motorbike
• All certificates must be certified by ZAQA
Experience required to perform in this job
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• At least 3 years’ practical experience in Community Development. • Sound Knowledge of business principles and sales. • Understanding and experience in building MSMEs capacity and rural development in particular. Qualifications
• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Diploma in General Business Administration, Community Development, Agriculture or any related livelihood development qualification. Diploma is an added advantage.
• Ability to drive a manual light vehicle, light-duty truck and/a motorbike.
• Minimum Valid Class B driving license and willingness to ride a motorbike
• All certificates must be certified by ZAQA">
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Associate Degree
Job application procedure
Interested candidates, please click here to apply
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