Tailoring Tutor

Job Title:  TAILORING TUTOR

Job Location:  Lusaka

Company Name:  BWAFWANO INTEGRATED SERVICES ORGANISATION

Job Description:

TAILORING TUTOR ADVERT

Bwafwano CHBCO was established in 1996 as a community response to the increasing number of HIV/AIDS/TB and OVC in Chazanga catchment area, a peri-urban settlement of over 103,000 people north of Lusaka main city.

JOB DETAILS

Providing hands-on instruction and demonstrations in the use of sewing machines, cutting patterns, fabric selection, and garment assembly.
• Assisting students in developing practical tailoring skills, such as taking measurements, altering patterns, and fitting garments.
• Teaching pattern making techniques for creating custom patterns based on individual measurements or altering existing patterns.
• Educating students about different types of fabrics, their characteristics, and suitability for specific garments.
• Instructing on the proper operation and maintenance of sewing machines and other tailoring tools.
• Ensuring that students follow safety practices when using tools and equipment in the tailoring workshop.
• Encouraging creativity in design and helping students develop their unique style in tailoring.

Qualification & Experience Required:

Crafts Certificate or Diploma in Tailoring/Design.
Previous experience providing participatory training in tailoring and design to young adults.
Previous experience teaching in a vocational school as tailor and design tutor.
Ability to train and impart knowledge to trainees of various levels of formal education.
Familiarity with the complexities of accountability, organizational growth and change, and the ethical dimensions of NGO work.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural/multi-national setting.
Good team player.
Ability to exercise conscience and intolerance to corruption.

How To Apply

Qualified women and Men Zambia nationals are encouraged to apply. Applications and CVs with active contacts and three professional referees should be emailed to bwafwano@hotmail.com not later than 14th July 2025

Closing Date: 14 JULY 2025