About Children International
\nChildren International (CI) is a global non \u2013 profit organization whose vision is to bring people together to end poverty for good. Its mission is to connect people around the world in the fight to end poverty. Working together, we invest in the lives of children and youth, build the healthy environments that they need to thrive, and empower them to create lasting change in their own lives and communities
\nKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\/SCOPE<\/p>\n
Orient parents\/children and mobilize children\/youth for the education and tutoring program.
\nMaintain batches of children and conduct in person\/virtual tutoring sessions in accordance with the Zambian education curriculum.
\nCoordinate with local schools where sponsored children\/youth attend, to determine target students in need of additional\/supplemental support.
\nEvaluate the children by using the tools provided and share with supervisor.
\nConduct regular meetings with parents (quarterly or depending on Agency program design).
\nConduct home visits for children who are irregular or drop out from the program.
\nUse the curriculum\u2014defining the key message and the activities and gather or prepare materials for the sessions.
\nDistribute stationery to children enrolled under the learning resource center or classroom at the community center.
\nHost regular orientations with parents, and possible home visits of children who are irregular or drop out from the program.
\nFacilitate life skills activities based on the frequency established by the agency.
\nCoordinate with local educational institutions, community partners in education, and other organizations and experts in order to support sponsored children\/youth, academically.
\nEnsure the physical, emotional, and mental safety of all children.
\nEnsure the learning resource center is child friendly and a safe space for children.
\nParticipate in distribution activities as determined by the agency.
\nConduct all required program activities and reporting in accordance with work plan, organization policies and procedures.
\nCollaborate with other staff members on projects and activities
\nCollaborate with all concerned staff members particularly under the guidance of Education Coordinator and Community Center Coordinator.
\nStrictly observe confidentiality and strong ethics with respect to all beneficiary information\/data.
\nCollect data on a regular basis to support measurement of achievement against the performance indicators.
\nCheck data quality with program stakeholder partners, center coordinator, MEL lead and program lead.
\nProduce activity reports and other M&E findings and prepare presentations based on M&E data as required.
\nSupport MEL Lead, Center coordinator and Program lead to review quality of existing data in the project subject areas, the methods of collecting it, and the degree to which it will provide good baseline statistics for program evaluation
\nComply with and adhere to the agency\u2019s policies, safety and security protocols and child safeguarding norms and guidelines by self and all stakeholders both internal and external.
\nPromote diversity and inclusion, value other cultures, and demonstrate respect while relating with all organizational constituents irrespective of their race, color, faiths, gender, sexual orientation, age, caste, disabilities, experiences, beliefs and ethnicity<\/p>\n
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KEY SKILLS:<\/p>\n
University Degree in education \/equivalent is highly desirable.
\nAt least 1 -2 years teaching experience of primary\/secondary grade children, with proven didactic skills.
\nExperience delivering education sessions using different teaching methodology and medium of instruction (including online teaching techniques, classroom method, hybrid approach -a mix of classroom and online teaching-, etc.)
\nAbility to establish rapport with children and parents in a way so that the children willingly participate and improve academically and behaviorally.
\nAbility to provide creativity and innovation, dynamic activity, planning sessions, and comfort with technology.
\nGood facilitation and interpersonal skills to conduct field visits, meetings\/session\/training in vulnerable communities with different stakeholders
\nStrong written and oral communication skills \u2013 in English.
\nStrong computer skills especially MS office, as well as understanding of the importance of digital tools in student learning, with use of different digital platforms for enabling student learning as well as search for content, prepare teaching plans and progress reports etc.<\/p>\n
ATTRIBUTES<\/p>\n
Ability to work with children and understanding of child related issues
\nSelf-motivated and proactive with a high level of compassion, empathy, integrity, and passion to work on complex social causes, especially the cause of children and youth
\nActively pursues learning and self-development; seeks feedback; modifies behavior considering right feedback.
\nBelieves in collaboration and teamwork
\nUnderstanding of social sector interventions particularly in education
\nCommunication skills in English or other local languages as relevant<\/p>\n
Children International firmly supports the principle and philosophy of equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of age, race, caste, gender, sexual orientation, creed, disability etc. Our talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to promoting diversity within the organization, alignment to our vision, mission and values as well as protecting children and vulnerable youth from abuse and exploitation
\nChildren International \u2013 Zambia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, and associates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subjected to appropriate screening and satisfactory references prior to appointment
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