SL Tailoring Instructor

Position Objectives and Responsibilities

• Support planning and coordination of a program and its activities in the SHOFCO sites
• Ensure implementation of SWEP tailoring Standard Operating procedures.
• Maintain budget and track expenditures/transactions.
• Help build positive relations within the team and external parties
• Provide input and ideas into the strategy, design and structure of the program.
• Assist in planning, implementing and evaluating program initiatives in line with SHOFCO’s mission and strategy.
• Assist with the recruitment, hiring and on boarding of the SWEP tailoring staff and conducting quarterly staff performance Appraisals.
• Monitor the operations of the SWEP tailoring section as the overall in charge for the production and marketing of products
• Coordinate the running of SWEP tailoring production unit, ensuring growth and continuous
• Facilitate the intake, assessment, referral and monitoring of members of SWEP and enhance program linkages with the Gender and other relevant departments
• Develop and maintain relationships with members, offering personalised support and tracking stories of change (impact stories/success)
• Explore ideas for the economic empowerment of members and the proper utilisation of peer mentoring techniques to this end.
• Organise training and refreshers for SWEP tailor and other IGAs
• Support SWEP officer in reviewing training content and ensure quality delivery in all Tailoring, handcrafts and IGA trainings
• Manage program resources by preparing budgets and tracking use against approved budgets and ensuring compliance.
• Keep track of program activity plans and implementation schedules to ensure quality of activities and timely achievement of outputs.
• Undertake documentation of good practices and lessons learned and ensure incorporation in improved processes.
• Prepare and submit monthly/ weekly/ quarterly update reports on the programme’s projects.
• Identify and document program success stories and other narratives to enhance quality of donor visits and donor reports.
• Promote an entrepreneurial spirit within the programme.
• Work with the SWEP Officer to ensure sustainability of the program
• Explore new business models in conjunction with the line manager

Academic qualification

• Tailoring qualification is a must backed with experience in textile/ tailoring as an Instructor

Professional Qualifications

• Qualification in any relevant field

Other requirements (unique/job specific)

• Experience in a relevant field
• Proven experience in dealing with local stakeholders
• Prior experience using basic computer software

Functional Skills

• Examining information
• Articulating information
• Providing insights

Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

• Establishing rapport
• Interacting with people
• Empowering individuals