Home Economics Training Assistant Family Legacy

Family Legacy Missions Zambia (FLMZ) is a Faith-based organization that upholds Christian values and morals in educating the orphaned and vulnerable children it serves. The organization seeks to recruit suitably qualified, experienced, and competent individuals who will demonstrate commitment to FLMZ’s mission, vision, and values.

Department: Trades
The overall responsibility of the Home Economics Training Assistant is to effectively manage the day-to-day function and training within the HE Training Lab. The HE Training Assistant will plan for and provide the practical instruction under the supervision of and coordination with the HE Theory instructor. The HE Training Assistant will ensure that all materials and equipment are ready for each day and that equipment and material inventories are kept managed.
The position holder serves at the practical instructor along with the HE Theory Instructor for the HE courses offered

Dimensions of the Role

• The Home Economics Training Assistant reports directly to the Lead HE Teacher
• The Home Economics Training Assistant also reports to the Head Teacher
• The Home Economics Training Assistant also reports to the Program Manager for Agriculture and Trades Innovation.
• The Home Economics Training Assistant will primarily work weekdays during the day.
• The Home Economics Training Assistant will need to allow for a flexible schedule as the job develops.
• The Home Economics Training Assistant coordinates the work of the LA HE Training Lab and oversees the practical instruction within the Lab.
• The Home Economics Training Assistant will oversee maintenance and the function of the equipment in the HE Training Lab.
• The Home Economics Training Assistant will report problems and concerns in a timely manner to the Head Teacher at the.
• The Home Economics Training Assistant will strive to work proactively rather than reactively.
• The Home Economics Training Assistant is responsible for submitting requests for funds to the Head Teacher in a timely manner.
• The Home Economics Training Assistant will strive to continuously improve the efficiency and efficacy of the HE Training practicals.
• The Home Economics Training Assistant will keep an accurate and up-to-date record of the inventory of supplies, equipment usage, and maintenance logs in the HE Training Lab.
• The Home Economics Training Assistant will work closely
  with the Home Economics Instructor, Head Teacher, and the Program Manager for Agriculture and Trades Innovation to develop the annual budget for the HE training Program.
• The Home Economics Training Assistant will be guided by the understanding

Typical Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position

Oversite

• HE Lab Use and Maintenance: Oversee, guide and plan for the use and maintenance of all the equipment and materials in the Sewing/Tailoring Lab/Kitchen/Kitchen for the benefit of the children’s educational needs.
• Teachers and Staff needs: Coordinate with individual teachers and staff as well as departments of FL to help provide for sewing/tailoring projects for the children in the HE Program.
• HE Equipment and Materials Inventory: Track and maintain an inventory of all supplies and equipment in the Sewing/Tailoring Lab/Kitchen. Submit requests for supplies in a timely manner such that the inventory is maintained for optimal efficiency. Schedule maintenance for equipment and alert the Lead HE Teacher/Head Teacher/ Senior Program Manager for Trades and Innovation of the need for unscheduled maintenance when it arises.

Evaluation

• Current Partnerships: Continually evaluate the need for equipment maintenance and work with current vendors to maintain the equipment and work with them to provide the best quality service at the best possible price, Also, work with procurement to continually search for supplies for the sewing/tailoring program and to ensure that effort is made to find the best value for money on supplies and balance that with delivering a top-quality product and high-quality instruction.
• Potential Partnerships: Continually look for competitive vendors to give more options in providing supplies for the sewing/tailoring program. Additionally, they will constantly be working to find new vendors that deliver needed supplies that are high quality and better priced.
• Teachers and Staff: Provide quality sewing/tailoring services to teachers, staff, as well as TOL and LA departments in a timely manner and at a competitive price to expand the trades education opportunities for the children at the TOL.
• External Customers: Continuously search for and maintain external customers to serve by provide quality sewing/tailoring services in a timely manner and at a competitive price to expand the trades education opportunities for the children at the TOL.

Other

• Risk Management: Proactively monitor the sewing/tailoring trades program and its equipment as a whole to ensure key risks are mitigated in a timely manner.
• Reporting: Report problems and concerns in a timely manner to the Lead HE Teacher/Head Teacher/ Senior Program Manager for Trades and Innovation and strive to work proactively rather than reactively.
• Child Protection: Provide oversight in cooperation with other staff to ensure the compliance and coherence of Family Legacy’s Child Protection Policy and Social Media Guidelines to safeguard and protect children from all forms of harm and abuse.

Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviors required to achieve role’s objectives

• Grade 12 certificate
• Diploma and or TEVETA Level One Certification
• Work experience in a similar position.
• Fluency in English spoken and written
• Competency in computer skills (MS Word, Excel, etc.)

Skills Specific to Post:

• Demonstrates commitment to FL’s mission, vision, and values.
• Exhibits and promotes Christian principles of servant leadership in decision-making and working with other members of staff, especially in conflict resolution.
• Develops, motivates, and encourages team members by setting and holding high standards for performance.
• Promotes innovation and learning amongst team members to achieve goals.
• Communication clearly and effectively both verbally and written.
• Gains, develops, and retains credibility for personal relationships with others.
• Ability to work well with others in a multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural environment.
• Creates strong direction for own part of organisation to serve the needs in the overall Family Legacy context.
• Strong analytical skills in problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong management skills in coaching, problem-solving, and people management.
• Ability to work effectively with others on a team and independently, especially under pressure.
• Excellent listener who understands and shows sensitivity to the needs of others/other programs
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Financial management and budgeting skills
• Ability to adapt personal views to get the best outcome for the ministry.
• Cooperates effectively with other departments for the benefit of the ministry.
• Aware of own strengths, weaknesses and pro-active in using feedback for self-development.
• Aware of impact on others and uses impact to create positive work environment.
• Positive about change and able to cope well with ambiguity and support others in doing so.
• Willingly shares knowledge and experience for the benefit and growth of the team.
• Actively work towards continuing personal learning and development and apply newly acquired skills.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and positive constructive attitude.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.
• Solicits feedback from co-workers about the impact of his/her behaviour.
• Ability to work independently and set and meet targets.

Competencies and values

• Must have a passion for discipling children and young adults from challenging backgrounds.
• Must have a love for the work at the Tree of Life
• Must have a servant’s heart
• Must have the ability to plan well
• Must have the ability to lead workers well by example
• Must have a desire to submit to the authority of those above you.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be honest and trustworthy.
• Must be a hard worker and self-motivated.
• Must have a humble spirit
• Must be an innovative thinker
• Must be willing to try new ideas

Level of Contact with Children:
High Level: Regular contact with primary and secondary-age children.