Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 02 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Role Overview:
The Student Support Officer (SSO) will manage the Student Sponsorship Scheme (Tertiary and Secondary) and provide support to Chipembele students through various activities, including mentoring, school liaison, gender awareness education, and career guidance. The SSO will also serve as the Gender Equality Champion and the Safeguarding Officer, ensuring the welfare and equitable treatment of all students. This role is office-based and will also involve outreach work in local schools and communities.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage the Student Sponsorship Scheme for both tertiary and secondary education.
• Provide mentoring and support to sponsored students.
• Liaise with schools to monitor and support student progress.
• Conduct gender awareness education and promote gender equality.
• Offer career guidance and support to students.
• Serve as the Safeguarding Officer
• Conduct outreach activities in local schools and communities.

Person Specification
Qualifications:
• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Gender, Psychology, or related fields
is essential.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject is advantageous.
Essential Skills and Experience:
• At least 3 years’ experience in youth or gender work.
• Experience in student mentorship, counselling, and guidance.
• Strong administrative, organisational, and financial management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in financial record keeping and Monitoring & Evaluating.
• Excellent English and fluent Chinyanja.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience working in rural Zambian communities, preferably for an NGO.
Essential Personal Aptitudes
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
Desirable Skills / Experience / Aptitudes
• Passion for wildlife and conservation.
• Innovative and creative approach to programme improvement
• Valid driver’s license

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
At Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued and respected. We believe that diversity in our team enriches our perspectives and enhances our ability to achieve our mission. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively seek to foster an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, and disability. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, promotion, and development.
We encourage applications from individuals who may bring unique perspectives and experiences to our organisation. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable their full participation in the application and employment process.
Join us in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community that promotes innovation, collaboration, and a shared passion for conservation education.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
• Please read the role description and person specification carefully and prepare a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 explaining how you are a great fit for the role.
• Send your covering letter and CV with SSO
• Application in the subject line, no later than 17:00 on 16th August 2024.
• Late applications will not be accepted.
• We will be reviewing applications as they are received so we may contact you before the closing date if we want to progress your application. Please note the following key dates:
• Online interviews will be held on Tuesday 20th August 2024.
• In-person second interviews for selected candidates will be held at our office in Mfuwe on Friday 23rd August 2024.
• Thank you for your interest in working at Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust. We look forward to receiving your application. If you require any access assistance to make your application, please email recruitment@chipembele.org  with ACCESS in the subject line and explain your access requirements.

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