Job Description

Posted on April 10, 2024

Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) is a Christian, Membership, Non Partisan, Non-Governmental  Organization (NGOs) dedicated to the empowerment of the community (especially women , youth and children)  to contribute to the attainment of a just society through rights-based approaches and sustainable interventions.  YWCA is one of the oldest women’s organizations and since its inception in Kitwe, Zambia in 1957, YWCA has continued to stand at the fore front of social change and tackling gender injustices such as gender based violence, including child marriage and sexual reproductive health rights violations.
YWCA with support from UNFPA is implementing the Safeguard Young People (SYP) Programme with the intention of scaling up comprehensive interventions for adolescents and young people in Southern Africa through a multi-sectoral approach, touching on policy, integrated HIV and youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services, sexuality education for in- and out-of-school youth as well as youth empowerment.
SYP empowers adolescents and young people aged 10 to 24 years (with special focus on adolescent girls) to protect themselves from STIs including HIV, early and unintended pregnancy, unsafe abortion, early marriage, gender-based violence and harmful cultural practices, while promoting gender-equitable norms child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation.
YWCA seeks to recruit qualified and experienced candidates for the role of :
Project officer to be stationed in Kabwe (1)
Reports to: SYP Coordinator-National Office
MAIN DUTIES

Overall Supervision of all SYP activities.
Coordinate or implement community  led intervention with various stake holder such as  government, traditional leaders, community leaders and parents
Oversee and monitor the implementation of safe spaces.
Submit weekly/monthly reports to the SYP Coordinator or as and when requested
And any other activities assigned by the project coordinator.
In liaison with the SYP Coordinator, represent YWCA in partnership meetings at District level.

REQUIREMENTS

Degree in social sciences, education, public health or any related qualifications
At least two years’ experience in an NGO at community level
Candidates between the ages of 20-40 years residing in the mentioned districts will be at an advantage
Able to communicate in local language –added advantage
Knowledge in Adolescent sexual and reproductive health programming for girls and boys is required
Experience in training and/or facilitation of group development
Counselling skills – added advantage
Passionate about adolescent’s welfare in the community.
Fluent in both written and spoken English
Able to work with minimum supervision.
Good interpersonal skills and a team player

SUBMISSIONS AND CLOSING DATE
Please submit your application letter, academic qualifications and curriculum vitae to [email protected]
Closing Date for applications is 17th March, 2024.
You can also drop your applications at YWCA National Office addressed to:
The Executive Director
Young Women’s Christian Association
P.O. Box 50115
Nationalist Road
Lusaka
YWCA is equal opportunity employer. Females are encouraged to apply
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted