Life Skills and Extra-curricular Coordinator

**Requirements**:

- A relevant formal qualification
- A minimum of three years’ work experience in the NPO sector
- A minimum of two years’ work experience in a similar role
- Fluent in written and spoken Afrikaans and English
- Must have a valid driving licence and own reliable transport
- Must be prepared to obtain a code 10 driving license and drive a passenger vehicle
- Advanced computer skills
- Ability to pay attention to detail, plan and prioritise work
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Clear criminal record

The Life Skills service focuses on the following initiatives:

- Learner On-site Support
- Leadership Development Initiative
- Learner Coaching Initiative (LCI)

The Extra-Curricular service focuses on the following initiatives:

- Art Initiative
- Sports and Recreation Initiative
- Educational Outings and Activities Initiative
- Focus areas:

- Initiative Coordination
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Administration and Team Support

Qualities
- Grit: Persistence through challenges
- Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally
- Mission and Vision Alignment: Understanding of and passion for the Pebbles Project mission to provide excellent education and services to agricultural communities
- Self-Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.
- Capacity: Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment
- Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness
- Awareness: Knowledge of working with learners from rural/agricultural communities

**INITIATIVE COORDINATION**

To liaise with Life Skills and Extra-Curricular (LSEC) Manager on the implementation of the LSEC service.

To oversee and implement the School Enrichment Programme (SEP).

To oversee the daily management of the After-School Club.

To assist with homework, tutoring and present vocational education lessons to learners.

To assist with classroom substitution, when required.

To manage the library.

To teach computer literacy to the Pebbles Academy and Skills Development Centre learners.

To oversee, facilitate and implement sports and recreation activities.

To source, recruit and engage potential service providers to ensure learners have access to activities.

To organise and execute sporting events.

To collaborate with educators to plan and organise appropriate educational outings.

To facilitate Learner Coaching Initiative workshops.

**MONITORING AND EVALUATION (M & E)**

To manage and monitor the inventory for the services resources at the project.

To contribute to the development of the services through identifying gaps and establishing strategic solutions.

To assist the Principal with the collection of relevant and appropriate data for effective monitoring and evaluation.

To take overall responsibility for the timely (monthly) sharing of M&E information to the management systems.

To ensure continued monitoring of key performance indicators for the initiatives.

To report on annual needs of each programme for budget purposes.

**ADMINISTRATION AND TEAM SUPPORT**

To assist with the development and implementation of new initiatives for the Hemel-en-Aarde Project.

To assist the SEP/Principal Manager with annual strategic planning and ongoing service planning.

To participate in training/workshops offered by partnering organisations in order to implement the activities strategically within the services.

To ensure the logístical management of all initiative activities.

To manage volunteers that forms part of the Life Skills and Extra-Curricular service.

To manage the allocated budget in alignment to Pebbles Project policies.

To manage resources and equipment requests, arrange purchases and facilitate the distribution in alignment with Pebbles Project policies.

To attend the School Enrichment Programme staff training, to streamline the communications between the initiatives.

To follow any reasonable instruction as requested by any Manager or member of Senior Management to the contribution of productivity.

To assist with the planning and executing of events, hosting visitors and donors.

Mon to Thursday, from 08h00 to 17h00 and Friday 08h00 - 14h00

The Pebbles Project Trust has zero tolerance of child abuse. Protecting babies, children and young people from abuse and neglect is integral to the provision of services we deliver to these children and their families. It is a core responsibility for all Pebbles Project staff.