EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

BRIEF BACKGROUND

The YWCA Zambia is a Christian, Non partisan, non governmental membership organization dedicated to the empowerment of the community especially women and children to realize their potential as human beings with a view to contribute to a just society. YWCA envisions a peaceful and gender sensitive Zambia with opportunities for a better quality of life for all and has four programme areas: Women’s Human Rights, Economic Empowerment, Youth Programme and Organisational Capacity Development Programme.

POSITION: REGIONAL COORDINATOR – SOUTHERN REGION

MAIN RESPONSIBILITY

Membership mobilisation, Programme planning, implementation and management including monitoring and evaluation of various YWCA programmes in the region.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

         i.            Minimum of Diploma in development, gender studies or any social sciences. A degree or higher will be an     added responsibility

        ii.      At least 2 years in similar position working in gender, human rights, Sexual Reproductive Health and economic empowerment programmes in an NGO.

      iii.            Experience in areas such as fundraising, Monitoring and Evaluation, Report/proposal writing, and needs assessments.

      iv.            Must be a team worker, willing to work with people of diverse backgrounds and with minimum supervision

       v.            Computer literate in Word, Excel and others..

      vi.            Must be above 25 years of age and must be in possession of a valid driving licence

Reporting to: Executive Director

Application Procedure: Send application letter and CV to:

The Executive Director,YWCA, P.O Box 50115, Lusaka, Email: ywca@iconnect.zm

Deadline for application is 16^thOctober, 2011. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.