Project Social Expert (3 year contract – Botswana)

A position exists for a Project Social Expert based in Botswana. It is for a 3 year contract.

Job Description:

• Work, in conjunction with the Employment Support Services, with identified categories of welfare recipients for activation on a targeted monthly caseload basis;
• Maintain and provide timely and accurate statistics within specified reporting structures under the programme; 
• Assess the needs of and engage with customers in developing a comprehensive individual progression plan towards employment, training and self-reliance;

• Focus and encourage customers to engage with the range of services and supports available to them in order to maximise opportunities for progression; 
• Promote the Back to Education Allowance and Back to Work Allowance schemes locally by engaging with customers, educational institutions, local partnership companies and employers. Promote the Family Income Supplement scheme or schemes operated by other agencies; 
• Develop support programmes which complement a case management approach for customers; 
• Develop and enhance working relationship with other agencies and local groups that which support objectives of meeting customer progression plans; 

• Matric
• Relevant qualification
• 5+ years similar experience
• Able and willing to travel
• Able to relocate to Botswana