JOB DESCRIPTION

Victory Within Partnership Representative - Lusaka, Zambia

Department: Partnerships & Strategic Relationships
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Employment Type: Project-Based / Part-Time
Industry: Psychological Care & Professional Education
Functional Area: Partnerships / Education / Professional Outreach
Opportunity: 2027 Regional Expansion

Victory Within is a multidisciplinary psychological and wellbeing organisation providing psychological care, professional education, school programmes, healthcare partnerships and organisational wellbeing services.

As Victory Within explores opportunities for regional expansion, we are seeking a confident, articulate and experienced Victory Within Partnerships Representative to support the development of professional relationships in Lusaka.

The initial focus of this opportunity will be schools and educational institutions, with the potential for the role to develop into broader professional and organisational partnerships as Victory Within's regional presence develops.

This opportunity is suited to an experienced education or professional services practitioner who is comfortable engaging with school leadership, educators, professionals and other stakeholders, and who can represent Victory Within with professionalism, warmth and credibility.

The successful candidate will introduce Victory Within to relevant organisations, develop professional relationships, identify needs and potential opportunities, and communicate these to the appropriate Victory Within team.

The opportunity is intended primarily for 2027, with the possibility of commencing research, introductions and relationship development during late 2026.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identify suitable schools, educational institutions and other relevant organisations in Lusaka and surrounding areas.

  • Establish contact with appropriate decision-makers, school leadership and professional stakeholders.

  • Introduce Victory Within and communicate its areas of work using approved organisational information.

  • Develop and maintain professional relationships on behalf of Victory Within.

  • Identify needs and potential opportunities for psychological care, workshops, group programmes, professional education and other Victory Within services.

  • Listen to needs identified by prospective partners and communicate potential opportunities to the relevant Victory Within team.

  • Identify schools and organisations that may benefit from staff wellbeing programmes, learner support, career development, professional education or other services.

  • Facilitate introductions between prospective partners and the appropriate Victory Within representative or professional.

  • Maintain accurate records of contacts, discussions, opportunities and follow-up required.

  • Follow up with interested organisations and support the progression of suitable opportunities.

  • Support selected meetings, workshops, presentations or partnership activities where required.

  • Provide feedback to Victory Within regarding local needs, opportunities and relationship development.

  • Maintain professional relationships with partners and represent the standards and values of Victory Within.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate should have:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Education, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Health Sciences, Professional Development or another relevant professional field.

  • Professional registration, affiliation or recognition within a relevant professional body where applicable.

  • Relevant professional experience within education, psychological services, professional development, training, healthcare, organisational services, partnerships or a related field.

  • Demonstrated experience working with schools, educational institutions, professional organisations or other relevant stakeholders.

  • Experience communicating with leadership, decision-makers or professional stakeholders.

  • Previous experience in presentations, public speaking, workshops, training, outreach or relationship development will be advantageous.

  • A strong understanding of professional environments and the needs of schools, educators, organisations or other relevant communities.

  • Existing professional relationships within the Lusaka education or professional community will be advantageous.

SKILLS

  • Excellent verbal communication and public speaking skills

  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

  • Professional written communication

  • Confident presentation skills

  • Ability to communicate appropriately with leadership and professional stakeholders

  • Strong organisation and follow-up

  • Independent working ability

  • Professional judgement and discretion

  • Accurate record keeping

  • Ability to identify potential opportunities and communicate them clearly

  • Ability to represent an organisation confidently and appropriately

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Warm and approachable

  • Confident without being overbearing

  • Articulate

  • Professional and well presented

  • Reliable

  • Proactive

  • Self-directed

  • Organised

  • Personable

  • High integrity

  • Respectful

  • Comfortable engaging with people from different backgrounds

  • Genuinely interested in psychological wellbeing, education, professional development and collaborative work

PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATION

The Victory Within Partnerships Representative will represent the organisation when engaging with schools, organisations and other professional stakeholders and must maintain a high standard of professionalism at all times.

The role is focused on relationship development, communication and identification of opportunities. It does not involve providing psychological, counselling, medical or other professional services on behalf of Victory Within unless the individual is appropriately qualified, registered and specifically authorised to do so.

The Representative is not expected to independently design, assess or commit Victory Within to professional programmes or services.

All professional service information, quotations, agreements, programme arrangements and professional appointments will be managed and approved by Victory Within.

REMUNERATION

This is a project-based opportunity.

Remuneration will comprise an agreed project or outreach fee, with additional commission for qualifying bookings or partnership opportunities generated directly through the Representative.

Additional remuneration may apply where the Representative is requested to attend or assist with confirmed workshops, meetings or other activities.

Travel and other approved expenses will be discussed and agreed in advance.

2026–2027 TIMELINE

The primary focus of this opportunity is the development of Victory Within's professional partnerships in Lusaka for 2027.

The initial phase will focus on schools and educational institutions, including local research, introductions and relationship development around potential school-based psychological and wellbeing programmes, workshops and professional services.

An individual appointed during late 2026 may begin with identifying suitable institutions, establishing initial relationships and developing a potential 2027 partnership pipeline.

As Victory Within's regional partnerships develop, the scope of the role may extend to other relevant professional, organisational, healthcare and institutional relationships.

The scope and level of involvement will be agreed according to the successful candidate's experience, availability and the needs of Victory Within.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications should include:

  • A current Curriculum Vitae

  • Copies of relevant qualifications

  • Details of your experience working with schools, organisations, professional stakeholders or related environments

  • A brief introduction explaining why you are interested in representing Victory Within in Lusaka

  • An indication of your availability during late 2026 and 2027

Please use the subject line:

Victory Within Partnerships Representative - Lusaka

Applications close: 5 November 2026

Victory Within
Psychological Care • Professional Education • Schools • Healthcare • Organisations

Only applicants whose experience aligns with a current or future opportunity will be contacted.

If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful at this stage.