SITE COORDINATORS

The YWCA Zambia is Christian Non-partisan, Non-governmental membership organization dedicated to the empowerment of the community especially women, youth and children to realize their potential as human beings with a view to contribute to a just society. The primary target for YWCA Interventions are Women Youths and Children. In order to contribute to ending child marriage, YWCA pioneered and continues to implement the Safe Space model for girls and engaging boys as change agents equipping them as change agents by equipping them with life skills so that they can make informed choices and also to help them have respectful relationships aimed at promoting gender equality and ending vices such as child marriage. In finding support, DFID through UNFPA YWCA will be implementing a project in Ending Child Marriage in four districts in Zambia.

YWCA seeks to recruit the following: Site Coordinators (4)

Report to : Program Coordinator

Duty Station: Luapula and Eastern Provinces (Samfya (1). Milengi (l), Katete (1), Petauke (1))

Main Duties

• Overall supervision of all End Child Marriage activities in the Site Mobilize and Train community leaders/parents
• To Conduct mentor monthly meetings
• Oversee and monitor the implementation of Safe Spaces
• Supervise mentors and ensure their timely submission of Safe Space meeting activities report
• Submit weekly/monthly reports to the Program Coordinator

Qualifications/Requirements

• Diploma in social sciences e.g. Social Work, and any other related qualifications (Higher qualifications will be an added advantage)
• Able to communicate in local languages
• Able to ride a motor bike with a valid license
• Good facilitation skills
• Counselling skills required
• Knowledge of gender and SRHS
• Pleasant personality and able to work with minimum Supervision
• Knowledge in Adolescents with Boys and girls programming

Qualified candidates interested in applying for the above positions are invited to submit their cover letter and Curriculum Vitae maximum three pages only to the: Executive Director YWCA, National Office P.O Box 50115 Plot
no.7391, Nationalist Road, Opposite UTH Lusaka, Zambia OR send via email to ywca@iconnect.co.zm.

Closing date for receiving application is 11th February end of business hours.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.