The Zambia Red Cross Society (ZRCS) is a humanitarian and developmental aid organization auxiliary to Public Authorities in the humanitarian field enacted by the Red Cross Act of 1966. ZRCS seeks to employ a qualified and driven individual to fill the position of Workplace Fire Marshal Trainer in the Workplace First Aid Department.

Main Duties and Objectives

The main duties and objectives of the Workplace Fire Marshal Trainer are to carry out and support the Fire Marshal training function under this unit.

The successful candidate will have the following specific responsibilities, among others:

• To carry out Fire safety and Fire Marshal Training to ZRCS’s workplace safety clients in accordance with existing regulatory and fire safety standards
• The Fire Marshal trainer shall ensure that they remain conversant with evolving fire safety standards and incorporate the same in their training sessions with clients.
• Assist the marketing officer and Training Supervisor in setting up or scheduling training and other relevant requirements with potential and existing customers in accordance with the organization’s established curriculum.
• Maintaining accurate client/student records and to regularly update such information
• Attending trade exhibitions, conferences and meetings to demonstrate / present the organization’s Fire training program and its benefits.
• Provide input to the marketing team’s marketing materials such as brochures, fliers, talking walls, and other similar advertising tools concerning fire safety.
• Writing Training reports as may be required by the Head of department from time to time.
• To carry out all responsibilities in a professional, presentable and timely manner.

Ideal Candidate’s Profile and Expertise

a) Education and Training Requirements

A Diploma or better in a relevant field of Fire Marshal Training or any other relevant Fire Fighting qualification from a relevant training institution and is TEVETA accredited.
Candidates with the above qualifications or certificates and a proven record of teaching or training working people or in possession of a teaching methodology qualification in addition to the above will have an added advantage for this position.
Current membership as a volunteer or member of the Zambia Red Cross Society at any of our Branches shall also be an added advantage. Therefore, Zambia Red Cross Society (ZRCS) members are encouraged to apply.

b) Skills, Knowledge and Competencies

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of and/or proven expertise in the following:

• Relevant paid or voluntary work experience gained in Fire safety or fire training discipline
• Previous work experience in Fire Marshal training ranging from at least 3 years of continuous experience.
• Good communication skills (Written and Verbal)
• Excellent interpersonal and professional skills
• Computer literate (MS Windows, MS Office suite – Special focus on PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver in a target driven environment
• High level of integrity