Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 12 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Forum For African Women Educationalists Of Zambia (Faweza)
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The Forum for African Women Educationalists of Zambia (FAWEZA) is a membership based – Gender Justice Organisation with the aim of promoting access to quality inclusive education especially for women and girls.
FAWEZA is currently seeking to recruit individuals to implement a new project in various positions.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Position 1: Safe House Matrons x2
Department: Programmes
Location: Lundazi and Petauke
Reports to: Senior Programmes Officer
Employment period: 1 year, renewable subject to performance
Key responsibilities and tasks
• Lead, manage, and monitor the running of the FAWEZA Safe House
• Ensuring the safety, good discipline and well-being of all clients
• Manage effectively and efficiently the resources of the house.
• Ensuring high health and safety standards are observed within the Safe House.
• Know each client’s concerns for their social, health and legal aspects.
• Liaise with other staff and relevant departments regarding each clients’ plight
• Develop a creative programme to keep clients productive and supportive
• Develop awareness of good health, hygiene, and environmental safety.
• Ensuring that Safe House and the surroundings are tidy and clean.
• Arrange and supervise activities that promote intellectual and physical development as determined by FAWEZA Secretariat.
• Ensure all clients attending sessions are at court or health facilities as required
• Perform minor domestic duties for clients who are unable to do so
• Perform any other duties as assigned by FAWEZA as may be required.

Qualifications and competencies
• Must be not less than 35 years of age.
• Must have a full grade twelve (12) certificate.
• Diploma in Social Work / Counselling /Psychology/ Nursing
• Degree in health-related professional courses will be an added advantage
• At least three years (3) experience in a similar role will be an added advantage

Personal Attributes
• Energetic and physically fit to cope with the physical demands of the job.
• Cheerful and Sober.
• Self-driven, creative and innovative
• Have a genuine concern over GBV victims and survivors.
• Understanding clients’ needs and cultural differences.
• Have a sense of responsibility.
• Have good leadership, planning, and organizational skills.
• Able to work closely with others in a community setting.
• Practicing Christian (preferably)

Working conditions
Being a Safe House Matron must be considered more of a calling than an occupation. A Matron is on duty 24 hours a day and shall reside at the Safe House with the Clients.

Position 2: Safe House Cleaners x2
Department: Programmes – CHAZ
Location: Lundazi and Petauke
Reports to: Safe House Matron
Employment period: 1 year, renewable subject to performance
Key responsibilities and tasks
• Dust, sweep and mop surfaces of the Safe house
• Wash House blankets and bed sheets, floor rags and dusters
• Maintain cleaning products and ordering new supplies when necessary
• Take out the garbage from each room and sweeping all rooms
• Carry out minor maintenance tasks such as replacing displaced toilet seats, unclogging bathrooms, kitchens and supply closets
• Conduct monthly disinfection and deep cleaning
• Help the Matron with any other duty that can be assigned

Qualifications and competencies
• Must be mature and not less than 35 years of age.
• Must have at least a full grade nine (9) certificate.
• At least three years (3) experience in a similar role will be an added advantage
Personal Attributes
• Energetic and physically fit to cope with the physical demands of the job.
• Cheerful and Sober.
• Self-driven, creative, and innovative.
• Have a genuine concern over GBV victims and survivors.

Working conditions
Being a Safe house cleaner demands close and daily attendance to issues at the safe house, but will the individual will not be accommodated there. A cleaner will come from within the compound. A Cleaner is on duty 8 hours per day and shall report for 6 days a week. (Monday – Friday and half day on Saturday)

Position 3: Security Guards x4
Department: Programmes – CHAZ
Location: Lundazi and Petauke
Reports to: Matron
Employment period: 1 year, renewable subject to performance
Key Responsibilities and tasks
• Patrol premises regularly to ensure safety and security
• Control access points and verify credentials of individuals entering the premises
• Conduct security checks on personnel, vehicles, and packages
• Report any suspicious activities, incidents, or safety hazards getting closer to the Safe House
• Collaborate with law enforcement when necessary
• Complete accurate and thorough incident reports
• Entering demographic data for all people entering and going-out of the Safe House

Qualifications and competencies
• Minimum 2 years proven experience as a Security Guard or similar position
• Full Grade 9 / 12 Certificate
• Able to read and write a report in English and in vernacular
• Strong observational and surveillance skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to handle emergencies calmly and effectively
• Sound knowledge of security procedures and protocols
• Experience working with FAWEZA is an added advantage
• Physical fitness and stamina to perform patrol duties
• Be willing to work flexible hours

Position 4: GBV Counselors x2
Department: Programmes
Location: Lundazi and Petauke
Reports to: Senior Programmes Officer
Employment period: 1 year, renewable subject to performance

Key responsibilities and tasks
• Provide Emotional and Mental Health Support.
• Assess the emotional and mental well-being of Clients and provide appropriate counseling and support.
• Referral and Follow-up
• Identify families in need of additional mental health support beyond the scope of initial counseling.
• Assist in Data Collection
• Employ sensitivity and empathy during the data collection process, understanding the delicate nature of the circumstances.
• Offer guidance and counseling to families when need arises
• Participate in local and full team meetings and case reviews to discuss findings, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies for enhancing support services for clients and their families
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all interactions, assessments, and findings related to death scene investigations and trauma outreach activities
• Ensure confidentiality and privacy of sensitive information collected during investigations and home visits, adhering to established protocols and regulations
• Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and follow-up actions for each case, contributing to ongoing data collection and analysis efforts.

Qualifications and competencies
• Diploma in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Certification or licensure as a counselor
• Experience in grief counseling or trauma-informed care preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work sensitively with individuals and families experiencing grief and loss.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to adhere to established protocols and guidelines for data collection and assessment

Requirements:
• The Safe House counselor is a part-time job and the officers will be required to report for work 3 days a week.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
• Interested applicants should send their cover letters and CVs demonstrating suitability for employment with three traceable referees not later than 26th July 2024 to: admin.office@faweza.org.zm  or faweza@gmail.com  addressed to The Executive Director, FAWEZA National Secretariat, Plot 6680 Chiwalamabwe Road, P.O. Box 37695, Lusaka. Applications should be sent by EMAIL ONLY. At this stage DO NOT attach academic qualifications.
FAWEZA is an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your interest in joining our team!
• To apply for this job email your details to fawezans@gmail.com 

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