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Date Posted: Friday, September 06 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Job Advertisement Principal X1 And Skills Instructors X6 (Carpentry And Joinery, Design And Tailoring, Bricklaying And Construction, Poultry And Livestock Production, Catering And Food Production, Gardening And General Agriculture) The Organization Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) is a registered Non-Governmental Organization under the Societies Act Section 7 (1) under the Laws of Zambia. ZOCS is a vibrant and flagship organization of Community Schools since 1992 in Zambia that empowers communities to provide quality basic education to 224,847 learners (112,433 Boys and 112,414 Girls) in 1285 demonstration open community schools across 97 selected districts in all the 10 provinces of Zambia. The pillars on which ZOCS builds its approach are those of enhanced educational opportunities for children through education policy engagement, increased community capacity to provide such opportunities and ensuring more and better education for more children in communities. ZOCS is about open, accessible schools for disadvantaged children and communities, and these take priority over everything else. ZOCS is inviting applications for the following positions to be based at Chinsanshi Skills Training Centre in Mungule, Chibombo District. 1. PRINCIPAL X 1 The Principal is responsible for the overall Management and Supervision of Chinsanshi Skills Training Centre and attainment of Strategic Objectives, viability and profitability in compliance with the TEVETA and Zambian Laws in an environmentally friendly, efficient, effective and sustainable approach. Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. Legal and Statutory Administration: Ensure that the Centre Complies with all TEVETA and other Legal and Statutory obligations required by Law. 2. Provision of Strategic and Programmatic Management for Centre Operations: Directs the development, implementation and review of the Strategic Plan, Policies, Regulations and Guidelines. 3. Provision of Leadership in Financial Management: Supervises financial resource management by coordinating the development of detailed annual implementing plans, budgets, financial statements and audits for prudent resource utilisation and asset management. 4. Academic and Course Administration: Provide oversight and coordinates the planning and management of all courses, maintains updated course schedules and academic calendars, upholds the integrity of academic records and all forms of certification for academic achievement. 5. Human Resource Management: Oversee Human Resource functions of staffing, employment contracts, job descriptions, succession planning, training and development, discipline and industrial relations, performance management and separations. 6. Student Affairs: Supervise enrollment and retainment, school fees and payments, welfare of the students and allumni activities. 7. Resource Mobilization: Provide leadership in advocacy, marketing and resource mobilization for the centre. 8. Corporate Governance: Ensure that good Corporate Governance practices and reporting are maintained. 9. Communication and Collaboration: Ensure smooth flow of information and attend meetings with ZOCS, Ministry of Education, TEVETA, students, partners, donors, stakeholders, colleges, universities. 10. Research and Development: Coordinate and promote research, development initiative and innovation activities. 11. Procurement: Ensure that all procurements are done according to the Zambia Public Procurement Authority 12. Any other duties that related to the Centre. Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience 1. Full Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent. 2. Bachelor’s Degree in education or any TEVET and skills science related profession. 3. A Certificate in Entrepreneurship or business related course will be an added advantage. 4. TEVETA accreditation and professional body. 5. At least two years experience in managing a TEVET Skills training centre or college. 6. At least three years experience working with a TEVET Accredited Institute or teaching TEVET skills (Government Facility will be an added advantage). 7. Proven record of setting up skills training centre, institute or college. 8. Proven experience of working with Ministry of Education and TEVETA structures. 9. Understanding of full TEVETA operational guidelines and regulations. Core Values 1. Quality and Excellence 2. Comprehensiveness and Collaboration 3. Accountability and Transparency 4. Empowerment and Transformation 5. Adaptability and Flexibility 6. Equitably and Respect 7. Innovation and Creativity 2. SKILLS INSTRUCTORS X 6 i. Carpentry and Joinery ii. Design and Tailoring iii. Bricklaying and Construction iv. Poultry and Livestock Production v. Catering and Food Production vi. Gardening and General Agriculture Main Purpose of the Positions The position of Skills Instructor is responsible for the effective delivery of the specific training course programme in accordance with the TEVETA curricula with the objective of imparting knowledge and skills to learners in an effective and efficient manner. Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. Preparation of schemes of work and lesson plans in order to ensure effectiveness of training. 2. Deliver quality skills that transform the learners and students to contribute to National Development with tangible practical products. 3. Delivery of lessons, class assessments, research supervision, industrial attachments assessments effectively. 4. Maintain performance records in order to determine effectiveness of the level of learning. 5. Making sure that all Continuous Assessments (CAs) are timely submitted to the Examinations Officer for submission to the appropriate Examination Bodies. 6. Spearhead the development and review of syllabi in order to ensure efficiency and standardisation in delivery of training. 7. Ensure that lessons are delivered according to TEVETA guidelines and curricula. 8. Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the training programmes offered. 9. Able to mentor and tutor students with hands on practical methodology. 10. Participate in research and consultancy in the field in order to contribute to the body of knowledge and promote best practice. 11. Represent Chinsanshi skills being a Social Enterprise supported by ZOCS in all events in consultation with the principal and ZOCS Management and as per Teveta Standards. 12. Any other duties as may be assigned by the Principal or the Head of Department related to the course or centre. Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience 1. Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) credits including English and Mathematics. 2. Diploma or equivalent in the relevant subject matter. 3. Certificate in Teaching Methodology 4. TEVETA Accredited Trainer and Examiner. 5. Experience and knowledge in class management. 6. Experience and knowledge in preparing lesson plans, schemes of work and records of work. 7. Understanding of full TEVETA operational guidelines and regulations. 8. Ability to translate the TEVET curricula. 9. Ability to communicate effectively and write reports in English 10. Proven record of working with Ministry of Education and TEVETA structures. 11. Local qualified Professionals are encouraged to apply for this role in Mungule Area. 12. Experienced and recommendations from other Tevet Skills will be considered Core Values 1. Quality and Excellence 2. Comprehensiveness and Collaboration 3. Accountability and Transparency 4. Empowerment and Transformation 5. Adaptability and Flexibility 6. Equitably and Respect 7. Innovation and Creativity To be considered for the positions, email your application letter, resume and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications with traceable referees to zocs2008@gmail.com or send to: • The Executive Director, Zambia Open Community Schools, P.O. Box 50429, Plot 20, Tito Road, Rhodes Park, LUSAKA. • Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 13th September 2024 at 17:00 hours. • Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Indicate the Position and Specific Training Programme for Skills Instructors (e.g Carpentry and Joinery) being applied for on the envelope and in the email subject matter. • Zambia Open Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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• The Executive Director,
Zambia Open Community Schools,
P.O. Box 50429,
Plot 20, Tito Road, Rhodes Park,
LUSAKA.
• Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 13th September 2024 at 17:00 hours.
• Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Indicate the Position and Specific Training Programme for Skills Instructors (e.g Carpentry and Joinery) being applied for on the envelope and in the email subject matter.
• Zambia Open Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply

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