Youth Engagement Inspirator

ActionAid Zimbabwe (AAZ) works to strengthen the capacity and active agency of people living in poverty and exclusion, especially women and girls to assert their rights. It prioritises the leadership of women and young people effective participation in leadership and decision-making processes. The organisation works in partnership with Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), National and International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs), Civic Society Organisations (CSOs) and like-minded organisations in and outside Zimbabwe.

The Youth Engagement Inspirator will play a crucial role in providing coordination for all youth related projects and initiatives to ensure strategic collaboration and impactful programming.

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, development studies, or a related discipline
• At least one year’s experience in topics involving youth leadership, youth participation in both rural and urban contexts.
• Provide link with other projects which have a youth component to create opportunities for complementation.
• Coordinate with the youth team to ensure that AAZ develops strong working relationships with networks and NGOs, etc. to connect partners with local, national and international advocacy initiatives.
• Strong skills in managing partnerships and capacity building of local structures.
• Ability to operate effectively in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender.
• Effective organizational skills

 How to apply: 

All interested candidates should submit their applications by 23rd of April 2024 at 1700hours. Use the links below to view the job advert, JD and to submit your application and resume:

1. Youth Engagement: https://actionaidzimbabwe.bamboohr.com/careers/46

ActionAid is committed to recruiting candidates who are committed to ActionAid’s SHEA and Safeguarding policies and values, thereby helping to create safer working cultures. 

 NB: Whilst all applications received will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, we regret that we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.