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Program Officer – Family Preservation and Empowerment Program at Alliance For Children Everywhere Zambia

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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 – FAMILY PRESERVATION AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conducting Child assessments/family assessment for Foster to Adopt
  • Carry out Post Placement visits
  • Ensure Child care plans are updated regularly
  • Coordinate Children in Families Initiative (CIF) and CIF+ pilot program activities with relevant partners
  • Conduct reintegration assessments for the children in the Homes and family tracing, home assessments and post-placement visit
  • Create and Update Child care plans for all children in the Homes on a monthly basis
  • Facilitate activities under ACE Transition Partners
  • Collaborate and maintain cooperation with Foster to Adopt (FTA) and Family Preservation and Empowerment Program (FPEP) and Education program officers
  • 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
  • The ability to drive will be an added advantage (Valid Drivers License)

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Development Studies or any relevant Social Science
  • Fully Registered with the Social Workers Association of Zambia (SWAZ)
  • 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.