Vacancy title: Safeguarding and Policy Consultant
[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Education, and Training , Category: Admin & Office ]Jobs at:
International School of LusakaDeadline of this Job:
21 October 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
ISL requires specialised consultancy services to review our existing policy frameworks for Gender, Safeguarding. SEA and Child Online Protection; recommend and draft updated policies; and conduct training for all school staff on the same The Individual will conduct a thorough review of ISL policies, benchmarking them with sector best practices and identifying areas of weakness, gaps, or inconsistencies. S/he will draft new policy documents to bring ISLs policy framework up to date, and will work closely with the Head of School and Board of Governors to finalise the same. S/he will also provide training and support to ISL staff to understand and implement the updated pallcles. The consultant is expected to perform the in close collaboration with the school counsellor and the safeguarding team .
Specific Tasks will include:
1) Desk review of ISL policies and procedures benchmarked against sector best practices
2) Solicit feedback, perceptions and opinions on gender issues, safeguarding and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) at ISL from students, parents and staff, through focus groups, surveys, and/or other methods.
3) Present findings and recommendation to the Board of Governors and ISL staff
4) Draft updated policy documents with guidance and feedback from the Head of School, counsellors and Board of Governors
5) Develop procedures and tools to ensure appropriate implementation and monitoring
6) Train ISL staff on policies and procedures and provide a period of follow-up support as determined together with the Head of School, Safeguarding focal point, and Board of Governors.
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Level of Education: Professional Certificate
Job application procedure
Further details for all positions can be found on the website: Isl.sch.zm. Interested candidates should submit their application as a single pdf attachment (letter of introduction max 1 page, CV max 2 pages, current referees/references with contact information max 1 page) by email to the Human Resource and Administration Officer, International School of Lusaka ( jobs@isl.sch.zm ).
Applicants MUST include the position applied for in the subject box/subject line. The closing date for applications is 21st October 2022.
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