Social Accountability Youth Inspirator (Mongu) at ActionAid Zambia

ActionAid Zambia is part of the ActionAid Global (AAG) Federation, sharing common values and aims to drive social change towards a just, equitable and sustainable world. AAZ works with marginalized and excluded women and young people, their organizations and movements to address the structural causes of social injustice, gender inequality and poverty.

ActionAid Zambia has a vacancy for an experienced and suitably qualified individual to fill the position of a Social Accountability Youth Inspirator.

The Social Accountability Youth Inspirator will be based at the Western hub and hosted by Action Aid Zambia’s partner organization Keepers Zambia Foundation. Keepers Zambia Foundation is an indigenous NGO that works to better the lives of economically and Socially disadvantaged people especially the Youth and women in the rural and peri-urban areas.

 Key Responsibilities:

The Social Accountability Youth Inspirator will:

Qualifications

A degree discipline is acceptable for entry into the profession, although a Masters in any Social Sciences will be added advantage

Personal Profile

• Knowledge and experience in governance work with a specific focus in youth engagement
• Demonstrable understanding of budget analysis and tracking
• Knowledge and experience in advocacy work
• Experience of successfully mobilizing youth to take action for a common cause
• Ability and willingness to work with rural communities
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and writing skills in English are essential
• Demonstrable experience in peer to peer learning
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced and youthful environment
• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender.
• Genuine commitment towards the Human Rights-Based Approach principles which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the organization’s core values.

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