Hairdressing and Cosmetology Instructor 77 views

Permanent Appointment

Job location: SOS Youth Employability Project, Basse, URR.

About SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia

SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia supports children and young people who have lost, or are at risk of losing, parental care and works with families and communities to help children grow with care, protection and strong relationships. Our work is guided by four core values: Courage, Commitment, Trust and Accountability.

Position summary

The position requires a person to be able to teach hairdressing & Cosmetology modules at the Youth Employability project. He/she will address the hairdressing and Cosmetology skills needs of the young people by developing their capacity. Coach, mentor and instruct the students. Supervise, counsel, motivate and assess the students. To create opportunities for exchange of trainee’s experience with others. Laisse regularly with SOS projects in The Gambia. Build a strong link with those involved with welfare and educational, social, physical, emotional development of the youth. Represent SOS if required and ensure the maintenance of optimum relations at all levels. Explore viable opportunities to work with other Literacy providers in the country.

Position Demand

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree or higher national diploma in Hairdressing and Cosmetology
• At least three years’ experience in teaching young people and adults 
• Must have good command of English Language & Legible hand writing skills
• Good background in phonetics
• Possess excellent analytical and report writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be patience
• Must be flexible and have the capacity to carry out  both training and administrative functions
• The ability to fluently speak and understand two local languages will be an advantage.
• Must be ICT literate
• Must be creative in exploring various training methods to facilitate adult learning
• Must be hardworking, reliable, punctual, and willing to assist with additional duties as required.
• Must be NAAQA registered.

Requirements

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree or higher national diploma in Hairdressing and Cosmetology
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and professional English-language correspondence.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Sound judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• A professional, courteous, and welcoming demeanour, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to child safeguarding, the SOS Code of Conduct, and the four SOS values.

Desirable

• Experience working in a school or educational institution.
• Knowledge of SOS Children’s Villages systems and organisational structure.
• Experience supervising or coordinating support staff.
• Familiarity with filing systems and records management best practices.

Our Values

• Courage – We take action. You speak up, challenge constructively, and act when children, accuracy, or organisational reputation may be at risk.
• Commitment – We keep our promises. You deliver agreed priorities to time and quality and keep children and young people at the centre.
• Trust – We believe in each other. You communicate openly and respectfully, protect confidentiality, and build inclusive relationships.
• Accountability – We are reliable partners. You take ownership, use resources responsibly, measure impact, and address mistakes promptly.

What we offer

• A permanent opportunity to use your administrative and secretarial expertise in support of children, young people, families, and communities.
• A purpose-led and collaborative working environment within a school setting.
• The opportunity to work with dedicated educators, support staff, and SOS colleagues across programmes.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to safeguarding children and young people. The successful candidate must comply with the SOS Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies and report concerns immediately through the prescribed safeguarding channel. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, identity, qualification and right-to-work checks, together with any other lawful and proportionate safer-recruitment checks required for the role.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia is committed to equal opportunity, inclusion and non-discrimination. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Selection decisions will be based on the published role requirements, evidence of competence, alignment with SOS values and suitability to work in a child-focused organisation. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for candidates who require them during the recruitment process.

How to Apply

Apply by sending your CV to job.apply@sosgambia.org and demonstrate how you demonstrate Courage, Commitment, Trust and Accountability within your application letter.

The deadline for all submissions is 23rd August, 2026.