Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 27 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Play it Forward is seeking an individual to join our team of dedicated staff in Livingstone.
The person will manage effective programme delivery by leading the development and
growth of Play it Forward’s impact and programmes in Zambia.

Background
Our mission is to empower young Zambians to develop sustainable livelihoods through
quality education and health activities. Play it Forward FC inspires and empowers a whole
new generation of young people to take control of their lives. We engage over 1,500
young people every year in a wide range of programmes from health education & HIV
testing to literacy, coding, mentoring and support towards higher education and
employment. Our support on and off the pitch, ensures that young people emerge from
our programmes with new skills to succeed in school, the workforce and in life.

What are we looking for?
Essential skills and experience
● Experience of performance management, HR/employment law issues and
implementing them contextually
● Willingness to actively participate in discussions concerning needs of the
organisation’s beneficiaries, staff and the trustee board
● A knowledge of administrative and legal procedures
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Ability to provide clear advice on procedural and relevant legislative matters

Responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
● Ensure the highest standards of governance in policies and practice related to
employee relations, recruitment, retention, reward and recognition as well as staff and
trustee development.
● Assess risks and measure the impact of HR interventions in the light of changing legal
requirements and best practice.
● Implement company policies and practices in the context of furthering charitable
objectives and evaluating how they impact beneficiaries and staff.
● Ensure long-term strategic oversight of the organisation’s personnel and staffing
requirements in relation to the overarching goals of the charity.
● Review and recommend current and future strategic resourcing, training and
development and annual budgets and plans to the Trustee Board
● Actively contribute to policy setting, strategic direction, goal and target setting, and
evaluate performance against targets, budgets, plans and charitable objectives
● Ensure that HR activities and interventions are linked to the organisation’s charitable
objectives and complement the organisation’s culture
● Ensure the Trustee Board monitors and reviews the performance of the company’s
Senior Management, rewards performance accordingly and identifies appropriate
development opportunities
● Monitor whether the service complies with its governing document and standards and
if the needs of the beneficiaries are being met
This is an opportunity to support and shape the work of Play it Forward and you can
make a significant difference to our mission. As a trustee, you will be working closely with
a passionate team of people who have a range of experience and perspectives.
The anticipated minimum time commitment would be approximately one day every
month (including attendance at quarterly Board meetings) but the role would allow for an
increased time contribution if possible.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
• We welcome applications from people of all ages (over 18) and backgrounds who have
• the skills and experience to help strengthen our team.
• Please submit your CV along with a cover letter of no more than one A4 page outlining
• your suitability for the role to jake@play-itforward.org 
• Due to the high number of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be
• contacted.

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