Wellness and Physical Fitness Instructor SSA5 – WAE, Lilongwe (1), Blantyre (1)
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WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
Job Title: Wellness and Physical Fitness Instructor
No. Position/s: 2 (Two)
VA No.: 827651
Date of Issue: 16 June 2023 Deadline: 29 June 2023
Type of Contract: Special Service Agreement – When Actually Employed (WAE)
Unit / Division: UN World Food Programme Malawi Country Office
Duty Station: Lilongwe (1), Blantyre (1)
Duration: 11 Months
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
BACKGROUND & PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Duty of Care team, WFP Malawi seeks to engage a qualified professional aerobics trainer to provide aerobics services to UN Personnel and their dependents, within designated UN agencies in Lilongwe and Blantyre.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
• Identify the clients’ fitness level and health
• Oversee completion of exercise routines
• Track clients’ physical progress
• Modify exercise plans based on needs, potential injuries, or health issues
• Conduct individual and group fitness training sessions
• Adopt a holistic training approach (cardiovascular exercise, strength & endurance, improve client’s sleep cycle, their diet and nutrition habits, their mindset and mental health)
• Oversee the use of fitness equipment to ensure clients exercise properly and safely
• Handle nutrition and health-related questions
• Refer to and promote fitness packages and plans
• Carry out First Aid and CPR if needed
• Follow safety and hygiene guidelines
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
| Leads by Example with Integrity | Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments | Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork | Applies Strategic Thinking | Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships |
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| Demonstrates the WFP values, principles and standards | Is accountable for the delivery of results | Promotes teamwork by sharing ideas and openly raising issues | Embraces WFP’s vision and how it impacts their role | Acts professionally with external partners |
| Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language | Seeks guidance and support where needed | Gives timely and constructive feedback to others | Shows curiosity and implements new ways of doing things when relevant | Works together with partners to deliver common goals |
| Stays focused and calm when under pressure | Adapts readily to change adjusting work as needed | Listens attentively to others and shares views | Gathers data and shares knowledge to inform team activities | |
| Shows humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, seeking and acting on feedback, and taking up opportunities to develop | Asks questions to understand the impact of decisions for their objectives |
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of secondary school education.
Experience: Three or more years of work experience as a Physical trainer
Knowledge & Skills:
• Previous work experience as a Fitness Trainer or similar role
• Knowledge of diverse exercises and how to adjust plans according to each client’s needs
• Ability to instruct and motivate people
• Excellent communication skills
• Teamwork
• Available late shifts and when the need arises
• Proven experience of CPR and First Aid
• Proven knowledge and skills in Sports Science
• Must have extensive training in aerobics
Language: Fluency (level C) both in written and oral in English language. Fluency a/o understanding of Chichewa.
EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES
UN Personnel and their dependents:
- Have access to regular fitness programmes as an effective way to promote health and wellbeing, and contribute to the achievement of SDG 3
- Gain knowledge and skills in preventing and managing non-Communicable Diseases, mental health, and physical fitness ailments
- Gain knowledge and skills in range of different physical fitness routines
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Deadline for application: 29th June 2023
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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply
WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
