Job Description

Posted on January 10, 2022

Tongabezi Trust School – LivingstoneThe Twabane Creative Centre is the latest exciting project started by the Tongabezi Trust School. The Creative Centre’s vision is to enable members of the local community from the Simonga catchment area, as well as pupils and previous pupils from Tujatane School, to learn new skills and build livelihoods. The long-term goal is that the Centre becomes self-sustaining through the sale of its products.At this exciting period of growth for the Centre, we are looking for a self-motivated and results-driven Development Manager to direct, develop, implement, and manage the Centre’s community programmes and business activities. As an ideal candidate, you will be a strong leader with proven experience of researching skills development programmes, developing and delivering community projects, leading a team and managing budgets and finances effectively. You are a strong leaderand expert researcher with an ability to develop impactful and community-led projects. You will need to have a passion for community developmentRole Objectives:Programme Development & ResearchProgramme Management & ImpactFinancial Management & FundraisingLeadership & RecruitmentGrowth & DevelopmentSkills and Qualifications:Degree level education, preferably Masters, in Development Studies or Community DevelopmentExcellent understanding of the skills development and employment landscape in Zambia, especially for women and young peopleProven experience researching and delivering impactful skills development programmesAbility to build strong relationships with national stakeholders and international donors, especially those based in the UKExperience of leading project teams and performance development programmes, and ability to motivate and hold employees accountableExcellent written and spoken English communication skillsUnderstanding of QuickBooks financing softwareMethod of ApplicationIf you are interested in applying for this position and have ALL the required qualifications and experience then please email your application to this email: Email subject should be Development Manager and attached to the email should be a cover letter and CV.Full Job Description Available on Request