Head Butcher

HEAD BUTCHER Ntambu Community Butchery Department: REDD+ Community Based Economies (CBE) Location: Ntambu, North-Western Province Reporting to: CBE Coordinator Direct reports: Butchery staff / assistants as assigned Travel required: Limited / as required Work arrangement: Residential; flexible working hours HR contact: [email protected] 1. ABOUT WEST LUNGA CONSERVATION PROJECT The West Lunga Conservation Project (WLCP) is a Zambian Registered Public Benefit Organisation working in the West Lunga Ecosystem (WLE) in North-Western Province, Zambia. Its mission is to rehabilitate the ecological functions of the West Lunga Ecosystem and restore wildlife species that have become locally extinct or endangered, while preserving the integrity of the hydrological ecology and indigenous woodlands. WLCP works in partnership with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, Traditional Leaders and Community Governance Institutions. • Manage the natural resources of the WLE effectively and reduce the drivers of ecosystem degradation. • Develop effective conservation-based economies that provide incentives for local communities to protect the WLE and reduce ecosystem degradation. • Establish strong governance structures and partnerships that support effective and sustainable natural-resource management. 2. JOB PURPOSE The Head Butcher will lead the safe, efficient, transparent and commercially sound day-to-day operation of the Ntambu community butchery. The role combines practical butchery and meat processing with food safety, quality control, stock and cash management, customer service, staff supervision, equipment care and basic business administration. The role will work closely with the Ntambu Community Committee and WLCP to provide a reliable legal source of quality meat and contribute to a sustainable community-based enterprise. 3. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Manage daily opening, production and closing activities and prepare meat products to consistent quality and yield s