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Pestalozzi International is a family of nonprofit organizations that offers child-centered education to disadvantaged children in the Global South, supporting economic growth and social mobility. Recognizing the uniqueness of every child’s fullest potential, we educate beyond the classroom to develop future-oriented vocational skills and nurture emotional, social and mental well-being. Our approach provides for a future generation of compassionate global citizens equipped with the ‘Head, Heart and Hands’ to define their lives according to their potential, not their backgrounds. We see a tomorrow where every child’s innate talent, empathy, and rich diversity of lived experience are nurtured. Where education instils the power to make informed decisions, fuels the fire of ambition, and inspires everyone to shape a brighter tomorrow for all humanity. Our vision is a world where every child has the knowledge, skills, and ambition to develop their nations and to create a better world for us all.
We are pleased to invite applications from suitably qualified and passionate individuals to fill the following positions: Skills Hub Manager, and Future Leadership and Wellbeing Lead.Industry specific jobs
Position Title : Skills Hub Programme Manager
Reporting to : Country Lead
Core Purpose
The Skills Hub Manager is responsible for developing, coordinating, and overseeing a dynamic Skills Hub Programme that equips students with practical, transferable, and career-oriented skills. The role supports holistic education by bridging academic learning with real-world competencies, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Key responsibilities
Programme leadership and delivery
Plan and manage the Skills Hub annual cycle and cohort calendars.
Ensure delivery milestones are met (sensitization, selection support where relevant, training start/end points, transitions).
Maintain programme quality and learner support, resolving delivery issues quickly.
Partner and provider management
Manage relationships with external training providers (TVET/colleges), including scheduling, coordination, and problem-solving.
Maintain agreements and expectations with partners; ensure smooth coordination with procurement/operations when required.
Employer engagement and outcomes
Build and maintain an employer network to support placements, internships, and job outcomes.
Develop an “employment pipeline” approach (opportunities identification → placement → follow-up → retention tracking).
Ensure learning-to-employment alignment by gathering employer feedback and adjusting support accordingly.
Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting pipeline
Implement a routine data collection cycle for inputs, attendance, completion, placements, and employment outcomes.
Ensure training records and core datasets are accurate, timely, and audit-ready.
Provide regular dashboards/updates to management and structured inputs for donor reporting (including risks, lessons learned, and case studies).
Manage budgets, resources, and facilities related to the Skills Hub
Team leadership
Line-manage relevant Skills Hub staff/contractors and clarify role expectations (e.g., outreach, provider liaison, record keeping).
Build team confidence, accountability, and a proactive working culture.
Lead regular development-focused coaching conversations, using structured frameworks
Foster a psychologically safe team environment by modelling reflective practice, constructive feedback and growth-oriented dialogue.
Support team members in setting clear goals and development plans, encouraging ownership, agency and continuous improvement.
Identify strengths and development needs, facilitating access to appropriate training, mentoring or stretch opportunities.
Promote wellbeing and sustainable performance through proactive check-ins and early identification of support requirements.
Stakeholder representation
Represent Skills Hub to key stakeholders where needed (employers, agencies, selected government interfaces) to strengthen partnerships and long-term relevance.
Person specification (essential)
Demonstrated ability to manage a programme cycle with multiple partners, deadlines, and deliverables.
Strong relationship-building skills with employers and training providers; confident communicator.
Evidence of disciplined monitoring & outcomes tracking (KPIs, dashboards, reporting inputs).
Independent operator with high ownership, low ego, and strong collaboration habits.
Sound judgement and professionalism; able to keep Skills Hub focused without competing with Future Leaders priorities.
An understanding of and commitment to child protection and safeguarding
Evidence of police clearance and background checks
Person specification (desirable)
Prior experience in TVET/vocational skills, employability programmes, or youth employment initiatives.
Existing employer networks and stakeholder familiarity in Lusaka or similar context.
Experience interfacing with government/agency stakeholders on skills, employment, or youth development.
Comfort using simple data tools (spreadsheets; basic CRM or database concepts).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) strongly preferred.
Project management training/certification is an advantage but not required.
Experience with working within Zambian and multicultural environments.
Experience in working in vocational training for disadvantaged youths
Certification or training in the monitoring and/or evaluation of skill development.
Position Title : Future Leaders Programme Manager
Reporting to : Country Lead
Core Purpose
Design and drive a coherent Future Leaders model centered on leadership as the foundation so all other elements (Community Engagement Learning (CEL), community engagement, wellbeing, digital/financial literacy, critical thinking) become structured expressions of leadership development rather than competing activities.
Key responsibilities
Programme architecture and curriculum design
Develop a multi-year leadership pathway (e.g., “8-year leadership programme”) with age-appropriate progression.
Translate high-level leadership outcomes into practical, deliverable activities and routines (head/heart/hands).
Create a structured programme framework that reduces fragmentation and makes delivery coherent.
Out-of-school learning and enrichment
Design and oversee after-school and weekend programming with strong inclusion (not only sports/church).
Ensure activities build leadership competencies over time and are delivered consistently.
Community Engagement Learning (CEL) strategy and delivery
Define the Pestalozzi International approach to CEL (principles, standards, safeguarding, reflection).
Establish partnerships and placements that fit student maturity levels and leadership objectives.
Integrate CEL into the leadership pathway rather than treating it as a separate “add-on.”
School partnership systems
Build and maintain working relationships with key school counterparts (coordinators, relevant leadership).
Establish escalation and liaison systems between mentors, village, and school for issues that require coordination.
Support an environment of trust, clarity, and role separation (so school stakeholders know who does what).
Explore opportunities for the support of community engagement learning through curriculum implementation
Mentor-system leadership
Define mentor standards, routines, training needs, and tools to ensure consistent frontline delivery.
Set expectations for mentor practice and ensure feedback loops exist to increase quality and capacity to deliver on FLP outcomes
Monitoring, learning culture, and improvement loops
Ensure timely digital data collection by mentors and house parents by implementing programme monitoring routines (participation, attendance, engagement, progress markers).
Lead review cycles and improvements both to feedback progress to the UK fundraising and impact team as well as to adapt and improve the delivery in Zambia
Leadership and management
Serve as senior leadership for Future Leaders; coordinate across functions and ensure delivery discipline.
Maintain strategic focus so the programme does not drift into reactive firefighting.
Build team confidence, accountability, and a proactive working culture.
Lead regular development-focused coaching conversations, using structured frameworks
Foster a psychologically safe team environment by modelling reflective practice, constructive feedback and growth-oriented dialogue.
Identify strengths and development needs, facilitating access to appropriate training, mentoring or stretch opportunities.
Person specification (essential)
Demonstrated experience designing and delivering youth leadership or youth development programming.
Strong systems-thinking: able to build structures and routines that make programmes sustainable (“people fall to systems”).
Education fluency and credibility with students and school stakeholders (study habits, exam pressures, adolescent learning).
High emotional intelligence with authority: able to galvanize teenagers and manage adults with diplomacy.
Ability to move abstract concepts → concrete activities → timetables → delivery.
An understanding of and commitment to child protection and safeguarding
Evidence of police clearance and background checks
Person specification (desirable)
Experience implementing CEL, CAS-like programmes, or structured volunteering with reflection.
Experience in boarding/residential education contexts or high-support youth environments.
Formal coaching qualification or leadership development credential.
Prior multi-stakeholder partnerships (schools + community + youth support ecosystem).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required (education, youth development, leadership, psychology etc)
Postgraduate qualification in education/leadership/youth development is an advantage.
Position Title : Well Being Coordinator
Reporting to : Future Leaders Programme Manager
Core purpose
Provide the day-to-day backbone of student support: line-manage mentors, build mentor capability, triage wellbeing concerns, and strengthen academic/pastoral support and referral pathways so the Future Leaders Programme Manager can remain focused on programme build-out and strategic leadership.
Key responsibilities
Line management of mentors
Supervise mentors through regular 1:1s, team meetings, and performance support.
Clarify role expectations, standardize mentor practice, and build mentor confidence.
Implement mentor routines (case reviews, planning, documentation standards, escalation discipline).
Mentor capability building
Train mentors in coaching fundamentals, boundaries, safeguarding basics, and difficult conversations.
Create practical tools and resources (conversation guides, referral steps, academic support checklists).
Support mentors to provide consistent, age-appropriate guidance and follow-through.
Student support triage (mental health awareness and referral)
Provide accessible first/second-line wellbeing support (not clinical therapy).
Identify concerns early, document appropriately, and refer/escalate to professionals or partners when needed.
Maintain a clear referral directory and ensure safe handling of sensitive information.
Academic and pastoral support
Support students’ study routines, sleep discipline, exam preparation behaviours, and general school-life coping.
Work closely with house parents (pastoral care) and mentors (frontline support/coaching) so students don’t fall through gaps.
Flag patterns (attendance dips, repeated behaviour issues, academic drops) and coordinate early interventions.
Operational interface with the school
Coordinate with school coordinators/teachers on student issues within agreed escalation pathways.
Keep the Future Leaders Programme Manager informed of trends and high-risk cases without overloading them with day-to-day detail.
Wellbeing systems and prevention
Establish preventative wellbeing activities (group sessions, stress management, peer support structures).
Support safeguarding reporting lines and ensure the mentor team acts in line with safeguarding standards.
Contribute to a culture of wellbeing and psychology safety
Person specification (essential)
Strong experience working with adolescents/young people in education or youth support settings.
Proven people management capability (supervision, coaching, accountability, confidence-building).
Practical mental health awareness and referral competence (recognize, support, escalate appropriately).
Safeguarding-literate: understands confidentiality boundaries and escalation routes.
Calm, trusted communicator with strong judgement and cultural sensitivity.
Ability to create structure and consistency in a team that is still developing its professional confidence.
Person specification (desirable)
Prior pastoral/wellbeing role in a school, residential programme, or youth organization.
Mental Health First Aid or equivalent training.
Coaching qualification or demonstrated mentoring leadership experience.
Experience supporting Community Engagement Learning reflection and managing pastoral risk across activities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred (education, youth work, psychology, social work, counselling-related fields).
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At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.
Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.
Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.
Job description:
Job title:                                             Area Supervisor, Production – Drilling
Site:                                                    Kansanshi Mining Plc
Department:                                       Mine Production
Section:                                              Mine Production – Drilling
Position reports to:                            Shift Supervisor, Production – Drills
Direct reports:                                    Drillers, Operators and Assistant Operators
Purpose
The Area Supervisor, Production – Drilling is responsible for the safe, efficient, and productive supervision of blast hole drilling operations within the surface mining environment. The role supports the Shift Supervisor and Mine Captain by providing oversight and technical guidance to drilling crews, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols, operational standards, and productivity targets. The incumbent ensures compliance with company policies, standard operating procedures, and statutory requirements while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
 
Key Responsibilities

This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to  health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.
Supervise and coordinate daily activities of drill crews; schedule work, assign tasks, and requisition materials or repair services as needed.
Train team members on job duties, safety procedures, equipment handling, and company policies.
Resolve operational challenges and recommend measures to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity.
Promote and enforce a strong culture of “Safety & Health above all else” with a target of zero incidents.
Oversee proper operating practices for mobile drilling equipment to minimize damage and optimize performance.
Conduct shift handovers effectively, ensuring proper  communication and documentation using status boards, changeover books, and level plans.
Maintain discipline and professional conduct within the team, upholding company behavioral standards.
Build and maintain productive relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders.
Interpret drilling plans, specifications, and survey data to guide field operations.
Delegate tasks effectively, aligning team strengths with operational goals.
Provide leadership and mentorship to build a high-performing drilling team.
Report deviations, risks, and unplanned events to the Mine Captain in a timely manner.
Ensure crews have the correct tools, equipment, and information to execute duties.
Support HR-related functions including performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and participation in hiring processes.
Contribute to departmental improvement initiatives and champion best practices in drilling operations.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Coordinators

 
Qualifications

Grade Twelve (12) Certificate or equivalent
Certificate or Diploma in Mining Engineering or Equivalent
Supervisory Certificate will be a must
Blasting License holder
First Aid certificate holder

 
Experience

Minimum 6 years’ experience in an open pit-mining environment.
Familiarity with the use of tools, fixtures and equipment for blasting aids
Experience in drilling techniques, equipment, and technologies
Experience with ultra-class mining equipment preferred
Prior experience in the similar role
Experience working with High precision drilling system preferably Wenco

 
BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

Passion for coaching and development
Honesty and integrity
Good interpersonal, written and oral  communication skills
Self-motivated individual with the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
Problem solving skills, analytical skills and the ability to make decisions quickly
Practice organisational and team leader skills
Knowledge of process improvement and validation
Able to identify and investigate trends
Promote a cooperative atmosphere that cultivates a positive work culture among artisans.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Standby work required
Overtime work when necessary
Exposure to dust, heat and noise
PC Literacy
An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures

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RUSANGU UNIVERSITY
ZAMBIA

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Rusangu University (RU), an Adventist institution of higher learning, registered and recognized by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) is looking for suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the vacant positions stated below. RU is an equal-opportunity employer that offers competitive remuneration packages.

CORPORATE AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER (x1)
Location: Monze Campus

Qualifications and Experience:

Grade 12 Certificate with Five (5) O’levels.
BA in Mass Communications or Public Relations.
Degree or Diploma in Marketing is added advantage.
At least three (3) years’ work experience.
Valid driver’s licence.

Job purpose:
To plan the overall strategic function of public relations, marketing and customer care for Rusangu University by managing the institution’s image, communication strategies, Radio Station, events, and stakeholder engagements. Ensuring that all activities are designed to promote and maintain a favourable public image for the University both internally and externally.
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Major Responsibilities:

Provide functional oversight for communications, marketing and customer care for Rusangu University in line with the institution’s strategic objectives.
Manage the Rusangu University Protocol
Oversee the Rusangu Radio Station.
Preparation and management of Rusangu University Customer Care Policy.
Management of communication between the University and its various stakeholders.
Develop content for industry publication, and issue approved press releases and press statements.
Develop standard brand guidelines for use in all publications bearing the Rusangu University logo.
Design quality marketing graphics.
Respond to press queries aimed at enhancing goodwill and safeguarding the image of Rusangu University.
Advise and guide the University regarding external/internal threats and opportunities and create strategies to protect, enhance and accelerate business strategies.
Ensure close and cordial relations are maintained with all line ministries and that all communications are in line with Government mandate.
Drive public relations, community affairs and corporate social responsibility activities in line institutional policies.
Manage digital communication by efficient and effective utilization of the Rusangu University Website, and all social media platforms to interactively project information that enhances the University’s reputation and identity.
Management and oversight of official emails, internal and external communications, and content calendars.
Coordinate and oversee all university branding.
Engage in aggressive promotion of Rusangu University through deliberate target marketing in line with the approved marketing strategy.
Implementation of enrolment plans and strategies.
Maintain good relationships with journalists, editors, and broadcasters.
Event management and coordination, and participation in annual graduation ceremony preparations and activities.
Efficient and accurate provision of information to clients.
Oversee all Rusangu University branding.
Prepare and manage the publicity and courtesy budgets.
Manage guest accommodation.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competences

Leadership skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent graphic designing skills.
Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Analytical skills.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Creativity and attention to detail.
Ability to work well and collaborate with colleagues across departments.

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RUSANGU UNIVERSITY
ZAMBIA

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Rusangu University (RU), an Adventist institution of higher learning, registered and recognized by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) is looking for suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the vacant positions stated below. RU is an equal-opportunity employer that offers competitive remuneration packages.
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HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER (x1)
Location: Monze Campus

Qualifications and Experience:

Grade 12 Certificate with Five (5) O’levels.
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management.
Diploma in Public Administration or Management Studies is added advantage.
ZIHRM Membership.
At least two (2) years’ work experience.

Job purpose:
To provide a wide range of human resource, administrative and employee relations services for the Human Resource Department and ensure the smooth and timely flow of information between the Human Resource Department and all RU employees. To support the Human Resource and Administration Manager in planning and coordinating RU employee relations programs, and in interpretation and implementation of policies.

Major Responsibilities:

Participate in recruitment, orientation and onboarding of new faculty and staff.
Support the compliance of all Human Resource procedures and related information with applicable Zambian laws.
Process monthly biometrics attendance reports.
Consolidate monthly payroll inputs.
Participate in annual salary surveys.
Participate in preparation of the annual employees’ benefits budget.
Manage employee data to support institutional business needs.
Participate in coordinating employee grievances and disciplinary hearings.
Participate in coordinating and executing Industrial Relations matters.
Participate in processing and management of employment and study permits for RU employees and students.
Sensitize faculty and staff on policies, benefits and social security issues.
Ensure the timely and accurate processing of employee data and personal change requests.
Oversee the maintenance of proper personnel files and ensure privacy of individuals and information confidentiality.
Prepare Workers’ Compensation Fund employee data & process staff compensation claims.
Process funeral assistance claims.
Participate in job evaluations.
Coordinate performance evaluations.
Consolidate the training need analysis derived from performance evaluations.
Participate in the review and updating of job descriptions.
Participate in coordinating staff development and training activities.
Participate in coordination of talent management and succession planning.
Participate in organizing regular team-building programs.
Participate in coordinating and implementation of faculty and staff well-being programs.
Participate in the review and updating of policies.
Coordinate the updating and renewal of the Group Life Assurance Scheme.
Coordinate staff housing and staff movement procedures.
Coordinate employee exit and repatriation procedures.
Consolidate data for quarterly management reports.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competences

Confidentiality.
Organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to respectfully communicate and interact with all levels of employees.
Knowledge of employment and immigration laws.
Attention to detail.
Flexibility and adaptability.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to work well and collaborate with colleagues across departments.

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Zambia Daily Mail Limited, an equal opportunity employer and leading daily newspaper company in Zambia, is inviting applications for suitably qualified and performance-oriented SALE EXECUTIVES.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Sales Executives are responsible for management and growth of the print newspaper, e-Paper, advertising, commercial printing and courier portfolios.
This role will be responsible to either the Distribution, Advertising or Courier Manager.

CORE DUTIES:

Prospecting for new markets
Management of newspaper agents, subscribers, street vendors and epaper
Management of courier business
Management of advertising and commercial printing business
Preparation of reports
Gather market information

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Full Grade 12 school certificate
Diploma/Degree in Marketing or any other related business field
Must be a member of the Zambia Institute of Marketing
Ability to ride a motorbike or willing to learn how to ride a motorbike will be an added advantage
Class C motor vehicle driving license will be an added advantage

COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE:

Good communication and interpersonal skills
At least two (2) years sales experience
High integrity and honesty

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RUSANGU UNIVERSITY
ZAMBIA

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Rusangu University (RU), an Adventist institution of higher learning, registered and recognized by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) is looking for suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the vacant positions stated below. RU is an equal-opportunity employer that offers competitive remuneration packages.
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INTERNAL AUDITOR (x1)
Location: Monze Campus

Qualifications and Experience:

Grade 12 Certificate with Five (5) O’levels.
ACCA/CIMA/ZICA or equivalent.
MBA is an added advantage
ZICA Professional membership
Five years’ experience in a Senior Management/Accounting position, preferably in an Auditing position.

Job Purpose:
To provide strategic leadership and effectively run the Internal Audit Department by ensuring that all systems, internal controls, financial and university’s risk management administrative procedures are working efficiently and effectively, and are professionally audited in accordance with internationally recognized audit best practices.

Major responsibilities:

Plan and direct effective audit programs suited to the University’s operations in order to optimize operational efficiency, safeguard University assets and advise management accordingly.
Design and implement effective reviews and appraisal of programs for effective financial and operational controls to ensure compliance with established procedures.
Conduct pre and post-audits of University payments.
Prepare departmental audit reports and make follow ups on management observations/comments to ensure implementation of their recommendations.
Supervise and co-ordinate subordinates by giving professional guidance on audit procedures.
Liaise with Departmental Heads on audit findings prior to presenting the same to the Vice-Chancellor and Audit and Risk Committee.
Review departmental performance relative to departmental objectives and resources with the laid down standards to achieve university objectives with maximum efficiency (performance audits).
Ensure that the university’s risk management system operates efficiently and effectively.
Formulate annual audit and assurance review plans in consultation with Management for review by the Audit Committee and approval by the council.
Issue monthly/periodic reports that summarize results of audit and assurance activities to the Audit committee and Vice Chancellor on a timely basis.
Keep the Audit Committee informed of emerging trends and developments in internal auditing practices and give recommendations for necessary revisions to the Internal Audit Charter.
Assist in the investigation of significant suspected fraudulent activities and notify the Audit Committee and the Vice-Chancellor of the results, where appropriate.
Ensure that the function complies with sound internal auditing principles and best practices.
Seek guidance from the standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors and Information Systems Audit and Control Association.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Leadership skills
Organizational skills
Analytical skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Attention to detail
Ability to build a team

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