Vacancy title:
Program Officer: Child Development
Jobs at:
Alliance For Children Everywhere ZambiaDeadline of this Job:
15 October 2021
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 08, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure that the children in Alliance for Children Everywhere Zambia (ACEZ) Facilities are well taken care of, in line with the Governments’ Minimum standards of Care.
• Conduct home assessments for children admitted to ACEZ transit homes
• Formulate and update Childs Care Plans in the ACEZ transit homes.
• Collaborate and maintain cooperation with Foster to Adopt (FTA) and Family Preservation and Empowerment Program (FPEP) and Education Program Officers.
• Compile monthly FPEP reports
• Ensure the children in the transit homes have access to quality health care and education
• Ensure that the children in the transit homes have adequate play, rest and well balanced meals
• Provide developmental therapy for children in the transit homes
• Any other duties assigned to you by the FPEP Manager.
Attributes
The required candidate must be innovative, self-driven, passionate about empowerment of vulnerable children and families.
Specific Skills
• Good planner, with budgeting knowledge and ability to pay attention to detail
• Solid written and grammatical skills
• Ability to run projects and initiatives independently
• Ability to prioritize and multi task
• Ability to drive will be an added advantage (Valid Drivers License)
QUALIFICATIONS
• Full Grade12 school Certificate,
• A Bachelors Degree in Child Psychology/Psychology, Social Work or any relevant Social Science
• Full Registration with the Social Workers Association of Zambia (SWAZ) will be an added advantage
• A qualification and experience in Psychosocial Counseling (especially involving children) will be an added advantage
• Two (2) years proven work experience
Note: Only candidates meeting the ab0ve requirements need apply to the below email address, no hand delivered applications will be allowed.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
{module 312}
Job application procedure
Send an Application Letter, certified copies of Academic and Professional Qualifications and Curriculum Vitae, addressing your application to the Executive Director. Email your applications to: nsandula@acezambia.org.
Closing Date: The closing date for applications is Friday, 15th October, 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
All Jobs
{module 316}
Join a Focused Community on job search to uncover both advertised and non-advertised jobs that you may not be aware of. A jobs WhatsApp Group Community can ensure that you know the opportunities happening around you and a jobs Facebook Group Community provides an opportunity to discuss with employers who need to fill urgent position. Click the links to join. You can view previously sent Email Alerts here incase you missed them and Subscribe so that you never miss out.