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• Company: Alliance For Children Everywhere Zambia
• Location: Zambia
• State: Lusaka
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Zambia

Job Description

Alliance for Children Everywhere-Zambia (ACEZ)

Alliance for Children Everywhere-Zambia (ACE-Z), is a faith-based, non-profit organization that was formed in 1998. The primary goal of ACE–Z is to mitigate and intervene in the pressing needs of orphans and vulnerable children. ACE-Z’s unique approach to dealing with vulnerable children is premised on the promotion of family-based care for children. ACE-Z is a leading organization in promoting family-based care for children model and works in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Zambia through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS)

JOB TITLE: PROGRAM OFFICER – CHILD DEVELOPMENT

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 the 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.

Method of Application

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: [email protected].

Closing Date: The closing date for applications is Friday, 15th October 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.