Hairdressing Facilitator

Organizational Context

The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is a ministry of the Society of Jesus, incorporated as an international non-governmental organization with a mission to accompany, serve, and advocate for the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people. The oorganization was founded in November 1980 and now has a presence in over 50 countries. JRS undertakes services at national and regional levels with the support and guidance of an international office (IO) in Rome. JRS service is human and spiritual, working in situations of greatest need, seeking the long-term well-being of refugees and displaced people while not neglecting their immediate or urgent needs.

The main services provided are in the field of education, emergency assistance, and psychosocial support and livelihood activities. Currently, more than 724,000 individuals are direct beneficiaries of JRS projects.

JRS style of work is that of personal presence to refugees. The service must always be direct and pastoral and thus exposes staff to the sufferings and limitations of refugee life. This sometimes involves arduous physical conditions and work under stress with limited resources. Through our presence, we help to sustain hope in people who live in difficult and dangerous situations and who have every reason to despair.

To implement the goals of the organisation JRS engages people who

• Are ready to share in its mission
• Have the capacity to understand the plight of refugees
• Are committed to service and to justice
• Are willing to offer their talents and skills to support and encourage those who desire to service refugees

Operational Context

The Facilitator, covering Gauteng province, will focus on the delivery of quality and competent beauty, care theory and practical. The incumbent will act as leader of the allocated class where provision of sound and contemporary knowledge is required. While providing necessary support teaching 4 days a week, he/she works closely and actively with the JRS Skills Centres team, JRS Gauteng team at large, beneficiaries and partners collaborating with JRS in this area.

Relationships

The Hairdressing Facilitator reports directly to the Skills Coordinator. S/he works closely with the Skills team and the entire country team.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching students basic knowledge on hairdressing. This includes salon reception, washing, colouring, dreadlocks, bonding wigs and introduction to white hair braiding and relaxation
• Facilitate classes as per required hours per credit (each unit standard has credits that gives the hours needed to finish the classes)
• Preparing lessons and examinations
• Follow-ups with salons on the progress of students
• Assisting with buying of products and managing the stock in classes
• Assisting in raising funds that is to assist with the salons at the centers
• Working closely with M & E department to follow up on internships or placements at salons
• Preparation of portfolio of evidence
• Assisting each learner with portfolio of evidence
• Preparation and timely submission of lessons plans
• Working on attendance Registers
• Submit monthly reports (general / SETA report)
• Attend monthly staff meetings (departmental + country)
• Any other duties assigned by the Skills Coordinator

Qualifications and experience

• At least a Matric certificate or equivalent or better
• Proper Hairdressing qualification from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated experience of working in a spa or beauty salon
• Previous experience as a Training Facilitator or similar role (proof as a facilitator may be requested)
• Ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate)

Required Skills and competencies

• Possess good knowledge of planning and strategizing
• Experience with basic beauty skills
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and produce quality results on time with attention to detail
• Proficient in using computers with related knowledge of software programs and Internet
• Self-direction, creativity, and follow up skills to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met
• Ability to prioritize and manage several tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and promote effective teamwork
• Strong ability to work under pressure
• Strong management, analytical and interpersonal skills;
• Good organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Good understanding of the organization’s overall business and its objectives;
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skill 3

Core values

• Commitment to JRS mission, vision and values, and the ability to convey with enthusiasm JRS’ role in accompanying and serving forcibly displaced people and in advocating for their right to protection and a life in dignity;
• High integrity, honesty and confidentiality; ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with situations, people and information;
• Acceptance of diversity and inclusion as a core value.
• Willingness to work in flexible, sub-optimal, stressful and unstable environment.
• Good understanding of, and compatibility with, the values of JRS
• Compassion for refugees and displaced people, a motivation to serve and accompany, and (desirable) experience of working in the context of forced migration.
• A capacity to adapt to basic living and working conditions particularly to operate in a sub optimal working environment subject to power cuts / intermittent electricity.

Conditions

Contract is for 1 year renewable (depending on funding) with an initial probation of 3 months.

JRS remuneration policy is in keeping with JRS ethos to offer effective and professional service and at the same time express solidarity with the people served. The salary scale is calculated with the use of a Post Adjustment Multiplier and takes into account years of relevant experience and degree of responsibility of the role.