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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 catering Instructor will be responsible for the administration of the Catering Department. He/she will conduct catering classes, supervise, mentor and assess the students. Prepare and send the trainees for field work (attachment). Organize practical sessions. Support the catering initiatives of the students. Liaise regularly with projects in SOS Children’s Villages The Gambia National Association. Build strong link with partners for the empowerment of young people. Ensure the maintenance of optimum relations at all levels.

Position Demands

• A bachelor’s degree in Catering & Hotel Management or Higher Diploma in Catering & Hotel Management, Cooking & Pastry, Food and Beverage, Room Division or equivalent in Tourism and Hospitality Management or any other related discipline. 
• Minimum of five years working experience in the hospitality industry.
• Ability to communicate and build networks with related institutions.
• Knowledge and experience in teaching Catering and Hotel Management.
• A keen diligent worker who is able to work under pressure.
• Ability to manage the department and work independently with minimum supervision.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as and when required.
• Must be ICT literate.
• Must be creative in exploring various training methods to facilitate learning.
• Must be experience in student attachment.
• Must be honest, hardworking, reliable, punctual, and willing to assist with additional duties as required.
• Must be registered with NAAQA.

Priority Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Catering and Hotel Management Programme based on the curriculum.
• Teach theory and practice to students enrolled in the Catering and Hotel Management Programme.
• Promote and sustain trainees’ motivation throughout the training period 
• Organize practical sessions.
• Counsel, advise and support the trainees throughout the training period.
• Provide catering services to others as may be requested
• Provide all logistics required for the course such as preparation and compilation of menus, preparation of budgets and collection of invoices for the required event/project programme. 
• Develop and maintain a course outline for all relevant subjects of the programme.
• Construct and conduct general cooking lessons. 
• To source for relevant materials and equipment for the department.
• Supervise the running of the catering department 
• Train, mentor and coach  the students on catering project initiatives
• To identify relevant Centres and make adequate arrangement for attachment of students.
• To visit and assess students during attachment.
• To monitor the progress of graduated students in self-employment and provide any needed support.
• To provide training support for the Youth Employability Project restaurant staff
• Supervise the day-day operations of the YTEP-Bendula restaurant
• Carry out specific tasks as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator

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.