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Job Advert–School Counsellor (Ref: WSCH002)
Based in Lusaka, Zambia, Lusaka International Community School (LICS) is a co-educational, secular, fee-paying, non-profit school, which provides an internationally recognised education to a culturally diverse, globally-minded student body in a caring and supportive learning environment. LICS holds in high esteem its vision statement which is to “maximise the potential of future world citizens”.
LICS is a leading independent Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary School based in the leafy suburb of Roma in Lusaka, Zambia, and is a member of CIS, AISA, and ISAZ.
The school currently has an opening and is looking for a suitably qualified individual to join the LICS community as a School Counsellor effective 1st August 2025.
1. Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in counselling or Bachelor’s Degree (unrelated field) but include a Post Graduate Diploma / Master in Counselling
Prior experience working as a counsellor in a school setting.
Minimum three years of work experience in counselling with children/adolescents
Further therapeutic training or qualification in working with children, young people, and schools.
Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

2. Qualities

Ability to work independently, manage own caseload, and use initiative.
Ability to understand and empathise with social and cultural diversity.
Maturity to exercise sound judgment.
Excellent communication skills, self-driven and motivated, good listener, empathetic, excellent organisation skills, team player.

3. Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling or Bachelor’s Degree (unrelated field) but include a Post Graduate Diploma / Master in Counselling
Additional qualifications relevant to the role.

4. Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
4.1 Whole School Counselling

Offer confidential counselling to students and staff, addressing personal, social, emotional, and educational concerns.
Utilize solution-focused approaches to tackle barriers to academic, social, and emotional well-being.
Ensure confidentiality except when Safeguarding policies require disclosure.
Make appropriate referrals to external agencies with student consent, and maintain communication with staff.
Actively participate in safeguarding efforts, reporting concerns to appropriate authorities.
Stay updated on counselling and education developments to enhance service delivery.
Collaborate with teachers, parents, and leadership to support students effectively.
Monitor attendance and provide interventions for at-risk students, coordinating with stakeholders.
Address the mental health needs of students and assist families seeking resources.
Utilize data analysis to develop strategies for supporting emotional, social, and learning needs.
Liaise with relevant teams regarding student support and language needs.
Lead PSHE initiatives and monitor their effectiveness.
Propose resource requirements annually.
Provide regular reports on service usage and user concerns.
Maintain membership in relevant professional organizations.
Conduct educational workshops for staff, students, and parents.
Contribute to overall student well-being through bulletins and initiatives.
Review and evaluate counselling services for continuous improvement.
Develop workshops for emotional well-being.
Implement a self-assessment program for professional development.

Flexible in duties within the scope of the role.
4.2 Data Management and Protection

Adhere to legal provisions such as GDPR for confidentiality and data security.
Provide termly reports according to LICS guidelines and conduct an annual review of the school service.
Utilize data to improve practice and effectiveness.
Maintain secure case records and records of students accessing the service.
Input data accurately and in a timely manner into the LICS School Management System and School MIS.

4.3 Support for school/place of work.

Attend staff meetings.
Contribute and participate in the holistic life of the school through the activities programme and participation in school events.
Travel and work may be required during term time, school breaks (rarely), and occasional evenings and weekends.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and parents/carers.
Follow school policies, practices and procedures

5. Remuneration
Competitive package.
6. Application Process
Please visit our website (https://lics.sch.zm/solicited-application/ ) fill in the online application form, and upload a detailed CV with a cover letter along with three referees, one of whom should be your current supervisor by 18.04.2025, Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
7. Safeguarding
Lusaka International Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting our children’s and young people’s welfare and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to full security vetting.
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Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving business growth and implementing transformative changes? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager Public Sector to lead sales generation efforts, and drive customer retention strategies within our organization.
Responsibilities:
Drive sales generation activities, including market analysis, customer acquisition strategies, and relationship-building to expand our public sector client base.
Implement effective customer retention strategies, including personalized engagement initiatives, loyalty programs, and targeted communication campaigns.
Ensure frequent customer service reviews and action on meeting outcomes.
Develop and maintain strong strategic business relations with public sector customers and other stakeholders.Ensure CRM system is effectively populated and maintenance of updated correct information for existing and potential customers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement system enhancements that improve operational efficiency, data analysis, and customer experiences.
Lead and inspire a team of professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Ensure training and development is provided for subordinates in order to ensure operational continuity in product knowledge for the public sector team.
Stay updated on industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Computer science/Telecoms/Information Technology, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
Proven experience in a senior role focused on public sector operations, system changes, sales generation, and customer retention.
Strong understanding of public sector operations, digital onboarding processes, sales strategies, customer relationship management, and customer experience best practices.
Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex system change projects and digital initiatives within the public sector segment.
Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and deliver results within defined timelines.
Proficient in change management methodologies, digital marketing techniques, and CRM platforms.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and interpret data to drive informed decision-making for digital onboarding, sales generation, and customer retention within the public sector segment.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, negotiate effectively, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including executives.
Proactive mindset, with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and a drive for continuous improvement in system changes, sales generation, and customer retention through digital transformation within the public sector segment.
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SYSTEMS ENGINEER-DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS -STOCK & COMMODITY DATA MANAGEMENT (1) – LUSAKA
Healthy Learners is an award-winning non-profit organization committed to improving the health of children in Zambia and beyond. Healthy Learners is achieving this through our unique model of school-based community health by training teachers in community health care and making schools entry points into the public healthcare system. We currently serve over 975,000 students across are where we are working with the Zambian government to scale nationally and other countries in the region. Visit: www.healthylearners.com
We are seeking to recruit the services of qualified talented and dedicated professional to fill the position of Systems Engineer – Data Management and Analysis -Stock and Commodity Data Management – full time, to be based Lusaka.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking to recruit a qualified, skilled and dedicated Systems Engineer with expertise in stock and commodity data management and analysis to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for parsing large health data sets, coding scripts to clean and deduplicate data, and facilitating the sharing of this processed data with the Ministry of Health in Zambia for integration with DHIS2. This role is crucial in ensuring data integrity and availability for enhancing public health initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Data Analysis: Parse, analyze, and interpret large health data sets to extract meaningful insights.
Data Cleaning: Develop and implement scripts and algorithms for data cleaning and deduplication to ensure high-quality data sets.
Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders, including health officials and IT teams, to align data management practices with organizational goals.
Data Sharing: Prepare and securely share cleaned data sets with the Ministry of Health in Zambia, ensuring compliance with all relevant data governance and privacy regulations.
Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of data processing workflows, including code repositories and methodologies used for data management.
Technical Support: Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for data-related issues.
Training: Offer training and guidance to other team members and stakeholders on best practices for data handling and analysis.
QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years Proven work experience in data management, specifically working with large data sets in a healthcare context.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
Familiarity with data cleaning tools and libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).
Strong understanding of data privacy and security regulations relevant to health data.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Knowledge of Zambian healthcare systems and data-sharing protocols is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Meaningful contribution to advancing child health in Zambia.

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About the Company:
KoBold Metals Zambia Limited is a leading Zambian-led mineral exploration company exploring the ore deposits that will become the next generation of new mines in Zambia.  KoBold Metals Zambia is the Zambian affiliate of KoBold Metals, a global company that invents and applies artificial intelligence to find mineral deposits worldwide.
KoBold Metals Zambia is building a rapidly growing team of Zambian geologists, operators, and executives to find and develop exploration opportunities and mineral resources drawing upon KoBold’s technology and the expertise of colleagues worldwide.  In the Copperbelt at Chililabombwe, KoBold Metals Zambia is developing the Mingomba deposit into a world-class mine.
Reporting to the Geology Manager
Key responsibilities

Design, implement and lead work programs including regional geochemical surveys, regional geophysical surveys and exploration and resource definition drilling.
Ensure that geological fieldwork is conducted following safety protocols, regulations, and industry best practices, emphasizing a strong safety culture on-site and a care for communities within which we work.
Conduct geological assessments, core logging, and field studies and guide the work of Exploration Geologists in field programs.
Analyze geological data and interpret results to provide insights on controls on mineralization and the ability to collect data relevant to these controls.
Prepare detailed geological reports or presentations, including findings, interpretations, and recommendations.
Present complex geological data and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Implement quality control mechanisms and monitoring to ensure data is collected to a very high standard.
Collaborate closely with Data Science and Engineering colleagues to aid development of new tools and guide data analysis.
Assist the regional generative team to identify and assess new opportunities.
Conduct thorough reviews of project proposals.
Contribute to multiple projects, including balancing new opportunity generation and management of one or more active projects.
Manage and mentor junior geologists and field staff, providing guidance and support in day-to-day tasks, geological techniques, and professional development.
Work closely with drilling, operations, engineering, geohydrology, geotechnical, geometallurgy and other technical teams to integrate geological data into broader project frameworks.

Qualifications and skills:

Bachelor’s degree in geology, a higher qualification is desirable but not a prerequisite.
At least 7 years post qualification experience.
Experience in drilling in complex environments
Expertise in creating and using maps, cross sections and models to visualize geoscience data in 2D and 3D
Good insights to structural geology, particularly in the context of rift systems
Good knowledge of ore systems.
Experience in using a GIS package and geological modelling package
A good working  knowledge of any programming language (e.g. python) is desirable
Some underground mining experience is desirable
We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all people.

Candidates must be willing to work in Zambia.
Location:Chililabombwe, Zambia
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About the Company:
KoBold Metals Zambia Limited is a leading Zambian-led mineral exploration company exploring the ore deposits that will become the next generation of new mines in Zambia.  KoBold Metals Zambia is the Zambian affiliate of KoBold Metals, a global company that invents and applies artificial intelligence to find mineral deposits worldwide.
KoBold Metals Zambia is building a rapidly growing team of Zambian geologists, operators, and executives to find and develop exploration opportunities and mineral resources drawing upon KoBold’s technology and the expertise of colleagues worldwide.  In the Copperbelt at Chililabombwe, KoBold Metals Zambia is developing the Mingomba deposit into a world-class mine.
We are hiring a Field Hardware Engineer  to help accelerate our mission.
About the position
In this role, you will deploy, operate and maintain prototype hardware technology to improve our exploration programs in Zambia. These hardware technologies produce data that feed the algorithms, models, and analysis that the company uses for mineral exploration, first in Zambia and subsequently around the globe. You will work hands-on to further develop Mingomba’s instrumentation and drilling technology.  The data collected by your hardware will create insights that accelerate discovery of critical battery metals.
You will join an outstanding team of data scientists and engineers and will work closely with world-renowned geoscientists to incorporate our best understanding of the chemical and physical processes that create ore deposits.
Ultimately, your role is to help make valuable discoveries by building and deploying next generation hardware to solve scientific problems.
Responsibilities
The Field Hardware Engineer will:

Deploy and maintain measurement and instrumentation systems at KoBold’s Mingomba site and other sites around Zambia.
Work hands on to design, build, improve, and repair equipment and instrumentation such as imaging systems, lab measurement systems, and drill site systems in the field and in the core shed.
Coordinate with KoBold and contractor staff to ensure proper and ongoing operation of measurement and instrumentation systems including conducting operator training.
Be the in country lead for deployment of new technologies, coordinating logistics & labor, component receiving and inspection, assembly and validation.
Work closely with vendors to successfully deliver complex hardware systems on time and on budget.
Source vendors and components in Zambia as well as sourcing and importing parts not available in Zambia.
Iterate mechanical designs in Solidworks
Present to and collaborate with our external partners and stakeholders.

Qualifications
A great Field Hardware Engineer candidate will have:

A successful track record of deploying, maintaining, and improving complex state-of-the-art equipment in production environments.
Excellent communication skills for a highly interdisciplinary and international workplace
Ability to coordinate across multiple groups and work across timezones.
Experience selecting, managing and driving vendors to deliver components meeting quality requirements on time and on budget.
High attention to detail and organized.  Ability to foresee issues and get ahead of them.
Technical skills, including extensive experience with:
Mechanical engineering, CAD, prototyping, vendor and contractor management.
Machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and 3D prototype printing
Electrical systems, cable management, wiring, soldering, connectorization
Training and work experience:
BSc in Mechanical Engineering / Control & Automation / Electronics & Instrumentation or equivalent
At least 5 years of experience in mechanical design, fabrication, and prototyping
At least 2 years experience deploying and maintaining equipment in the field
Work practices and motivation:
Extremely motivated to take ownership and responsibility of large projects
Enjoys constantly learning such that you are driving insights and innovations
Ability to explain technical problems to and collaborate on solutions with domain experts who aren’t hardware experts
Ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks effectively
It is also helpful but not required to have experience with:
Camera systems
Basic electronic engineering including power supplies, networking, data collection systems
Python programming
Level 3 Technicians are encouraged to apply

We are committed to equal employment opportunities for people of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
Location: Chililabombwe, Zambia
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About the Company:
KoBold Metals Zambia Limited is a leading Zambian-led mineral exploration company exploring the ore deposits that will become the next generation of new mines in Zambia.  KoBold Metals Zambia is the Zambian affiliate of KoBold Metals, a global company that invents and applies artificial intelligence to find mineral deposits worldwide.
KoBold Metals Zambia is building a rapidly growing team of Zambian geologists, operators, and executives to find and develop exploration opportunities and mineral resources drawing upon KoBold’s technology and the expertise of colleagues worldwide.  In the Copperbelt at Chililabombwe, KoBold Metals Zambia is developing the Mingomba deposit into a world-class mine.
We are hiring a Data Scientist to help accelerate our mission.
About the position
In this role, you will help develop software to accelerate discovery of battery metals by building a worldwide geospatial dataset that underlies our machine learning driven exploration program.
You will join an outstanding team of data scientists, geoscientists, and software engineers. You will be a core part of the exploration team, and your primary role will be to integrate data into TerraShed’s® databases using Python to perform QA/QC and exploratory data analysis. Further, you will add to KoBold’s codebase by contributing novel algorithms that accelerate the ingestion and transformation of myriad data sets. The datasets you curate will help other KoBold Data Scientists and Geologists leverage Machine Prospector® to solve challenging scientific problems, enabling the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
Responsibilities
The Data Scientist will:

Process and integrate data into well-structured, curated, proprietary databases (TerraShed®) using Python
Explore and assess the quality of  geophysical, geochemical, geologic, and other geospatial data from around the world
Analyze data to identify potential measurement errors, missing data, inconsistencies with other datasets
Work on an exploration project team and help Geologists discover pertinent geospatial insights from datasets
Work with other Data Scientists to build predictive models for finding ore deposits
Work with Software Engineers to improve data ingestion and data engineering infrastructure
Support other Data Scientists and Exploration Geologists with ad hoc geospatial analyses

Qualifications
A great Data Scientist candidate will have:

At least 1 year of experience programming in Python (or other scripting languages such as R or MATLAB), with an understanding of IDEs, data types, functions, classes, and libraries
Experience working with geospatial datasets, with an understanding of coordinate systems and geospatial file types (vector, raster, delimited text, etc.)
Experience using Git and GitHub to version control, contribute code, and collaborate with others on a remote repository
Familiarity with SQL
Experience using geospatial visualization tools (example: QGIS)
A master’s degree or higher (or a bachelor’s degree with work experience) in the geosciences, physical sciences, engineering, computer science, or mathematics
Drive to self-teach programming fundamentals and learn KoBold’s code repositories
Interest in a career in Data Science, Software Engineering, or GIS
Enjoyment in getting the details right

We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all people.
At this time, we are only accepting applications from Zambian nationals.
This position is a full-time contract role.
Location: Lusaka, Zambia.
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Loan Consultant – Chipata
Responsibilities

The loan consultant at our Solwezi branch will be Responsible for entering all new client’s details into the client registration system either manually or electronically.
Receive, assist, and direct clients in a courteous, efficient, and welcoming manner projecting a positive, friendly, and professional image.
Checking documents, informing applicants of additional requirements and documents.
Ensure all loans are properly documented with accurate and complete information.
Maintaining client’s right to privacy and confidentiality throughout the loan process.
Interview applicants to collect information concerning their financial needs and give advice to customers on financial literacy
Answering to customer questions, customer service
Ensure conformity with credit policy
Responsible for cash management.
Marketing
Ensure that clients have the right information regarding the products, promotions, and other value-added services

Minimum Qualification and Desirable behavior

Diploma in Banking & Finance, Marketing, Business Administration, or any related field
Should be able to work within the working rules and regulations of the organization and should have excellent communication skills.
Should be able to work in a target driven work environment and should have good problem solving and analytical skills.
Excellent organization skills
Ability to work independently as well as in a team,
Ability to Multi-task
Ability should be a good motivator with commendable interpersonal skills.

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Client Growth Consultant – Choma, Mufulira and Monze
Responsibilities

Ensure branch activations target is met.
Take the leading role in direct marketing activities for the branch.
Look out for new employer opportunities and conduct site visits when required.
Ensure existing employer opportunities are fully optimized.
Actively contribute to weekly marketing plans.
Adhere to the cost per prospect guidelines.
Make effective use of GeoRep for all marketing activities.
Ensure all new prospects are captured on the sales pipeline.
Ensure all prospects receive timely calls and follow-ups.
Any other assigned duties.

Minimum Qualification and Desirable behavior

Diploma in sales/marketing/business studies or at least 1 year experience in sales
Knowledge of financial products and services will be a plus
Proven experience as marketing officer or similar role
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Creativity and commercial awareness
A team player with a customer-oriented approach

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Unifi is a fast-growing finance and technology company operating in Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa. We offer personal lending products through online, mobile phone, and branch channels. Backed by strong shareholders and a board with extensive experience in entrepreneurship and lending, Unifi is poised for continued success.
We are hiring for the following positions:
1. Branch Manager – Solwezi Mushitala
Responsibilities

Assess local market conditions and identify current and prospective sales opportunities.
Lead a productive environment that fosters team building, hard work and diligence.
Maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders.
Ability to Multitask and execute assigned tasks effectively.
Marketing through identification of target markets.
Handles the cases of some customer complaints which have been escalated from the consultants.
Send monthly reports to the main branch and give updates of the business status.
Ensure risk is minimized by imploring risk management strategies.
Ensure high levels of customer service and sales.
Locate areas of improvement and propose corrective actions that meet challenges and leverage growth opportunities.
Share knowledge with other branches and headquarters on effective practices, competitive intelligence, business opportunities and needs of customers.
Adhere to high ethical standards, and comply with all regulations/credit policy.
Network to improve the presence and reputation of the branch and company.
Stay abreast of competing markets and provide reports on market movement and penetration.
Approve loans.
Oversee people management at the branch level.
Perform any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification and Desirable behavior

Diploma or Degree in Banking & Finance, Business Administration, or a relevant field
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Leadership skills

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JOB PURPOSE 
The Regional Technician is responsible for providing technical support, maintenance, and troubleshooting services across multiple locations within a designated region. This role ensures the proper installation, operation, and repair of equipment, systems, or infrastructure to maintain optimal performance and efficiency. The Regional Technician also collaborates with teams, conducts inspections, and ensures compliance with safety and operational standards.
DUTIES ANS RESPONSIBILITIES

Visit the sites allocated to you by the technical manager, twice or once per month as instructed by the technical management team
Check on your sites performance every day by communicating with your assistants, guards and dealers in your area.
Resolve all site faults on time by remote control, through the assistants and guards or by physically visiting the site
Be reachable 24/7 to all your sites quarries and complaints
Do PM for all your sites and upload the PM reports on time
Keep your sites clean and their surrounding environment
Proper management of the site’s confidentiality to visitors and non-TopStar personnel through your guards and assistants.
When not traveling report for work as expected (Mon-Sat) and send your morning and evening reports to NOC on time (workplace will be directed by your supervisor)
Properly manage the team of guards and assistants that will be placed under you
Report to the technical management team

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS 

Full grade 12 certified certificate
Diploma/ Degree in Electrical Engineering
At least 3 years proven working experience

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