Thematic Advisor for Psychosocial and Youth Participatory Approaches
Thematic Advisor for Psychosocial and Youth Participatory Approaches: International Organisation
Deadline: 28 February 2017
An international donor NGO is seeking to employ a Thematic Advisor for Psychosocial and Youth Participatory Approaches for the National Coordination office in Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Introduction
We are a non-political and non-denominational non-governmental organization that has been committed to a just world for more than 50 years. We work together with local partner organizations and supports better living conditions for children, young people and communities across ten countries in Africa and Latin America. In our home country, we strive to increase awareness of global interconnections and run information campaigns to promote fairer north-south relations.
In Zimbabwe and South Africa, our organization is working in the field of (sexual and reproductive health & rights, and gender-based violence with 8 partner organizations in Matabeleland and Kwa Zulu Natal provinces respectively.
We support our partner organizations financially and with capacity building, whereby the organization has developed genuine methods in its approaches and has capacitated, over the last 9 years, hundreds of staff members and youth of partner organizations in psychosocial support and youth participation with a regional Youth2Youth Program in Solution Focused Approach and Platforms for Youth Participation. To foster the know-how and experiences achieved so far, we have decided to create a new position at the NC-office with the scope to counsel, monitor and document interventions of local partner organizations.
Job requirement
The Thematic Advisor for psychosocial and youth participatory approaches will be reporting directly to the National Coordinator in Zimbabwe and shall start on the 1st of April 2017 or according to agreement.
Education required
Holder of a Master’s Degree or First Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Science, Social Work or Development Studies.
Work experience required
S/he should have a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in social work, counselling OR working with the youth; S/he should have practical work experience in the field of psychosocial support – preferably Solution Focused Approach (SFA) and participatory work; S/he should have practical work experience in coaching youth; S/he should have a good knowledge of PCM, project monitoring and evaluation instruments; S/he should have practical work experience in (decent employment, SRHR, gender-based violence according to country program); S/he should have practical experience in facilitating workshops
Other requirements
S/he should have good communication skills; participatory facilitation skills; be a good team player; must have excellent spoken and written English skills and be fluent in (Shona/Ndebele/Zulu); good computer skills (word, excel, powerpoint); have a high level of self-responsibility and social commitment to work in the respective areas; be willing to travel two to three times per year within South Africa and Zimbabwe; be ready to perform any other function as may be assigned by the NC from time to time; should hold a passport valid for more than 6 months at the time of appointment
The employer provides
Full time employment (to be renewed each year); Attractive work conditions; A well-equipped office in Harare and a good institutional setting; Close cooperation with the National Coordinator and backup with the Desk of PSS and Youth Participation in our head office; On job trainings (according to interests and needs); Flexibility regarding the organization of the work
To apply
If you believe you are the ideal candidate with necessary background, kindly submit by email: A letter of motivation (approx. 1 pages) including a self-assessment of the abilities to work in the respective fields in PSS and Youth Participation and program management skills; A comprehensive C.V./resume; Indications of either your current or expected salary; Copies of all relevant certificates and testimonials achieved.
S/he should be available for the job interview in South Africa/Zimbabwe 10th of March. Interviews, will be held at our office in Harare and will involve skype calls with the head office; S/he should be available to travel and participate at a workshop taking place in Tanzania from April 17th to April 23rd 2017.
Send your applications to: zimbabwe.office@
terredeshommes.ch
For further questions, you may use the same email.