Gender Innovator

Youth Challenge International (YCI) is recruiting an Innovator between the ages of 18 and 35 for a six-week focused project in Zanzibar, Tanzania starting September 2014 (dates flexible). 

Deadline:        On a rolling basis

Location:        Zanzibar, Tanzania

Organization: Youth Challenge International

This exciting opportunity will include a pre-project distance-learning program, followed by an intensive six-week placement in Tanzania. While in Tanzania, you will work with YCI’s partner organization Zanzibar NGO Clusters (ZANGOC), to further the reach and relevance of the Gender Equity programs. 

Key Project Activities Include: 

• Conduct workshops based on dissemination of ZANGOC gender policy program among member organizations. 

• Support ZANGOC GET team working on issues of gender equality and prevention of gender based violence. 

• Design a Radio and TV program on the issues of gender equality. 

• Organize forums based on Gender Policy for both public and private officials so as to raise awareness of gender-related issues in Zanzibar.

 Recommended Skills and Experience: 

• Background knowledge of gender equality, women empowerment or the humanities 

• Proven experience in facilitation and gender mainstreaming 

• Public speaking or facilitation skills 

• Proven experience in designing, planning, and implementing project activities that support gender equality and promote equal participation of women and men in public affairs 

• Demonstrated experience in project management; good understanding of the local environment in which gender related activities are practiced 

• Skilled and experience in producing and airing radio and television programming

Fundraising Goal: YCI volunteers are required to fundraise and/or contribute a minimum of $600 for these projects to contribute towards YCI’s global youth development programs. 

What’s Covered:

• Preparatory support and pre-project distance learning 

• In-country orientation 

• Modest homestay accommodation and food 

• In-country work-related travel 

• Comprehensive emergency travel medical insurance

What’s Not Covered: 

 • Airfare 

• Personal expenses 

• Visa fees 

• Participants will be expected to obtain the required vaccinations and take anti-malarials at their own expense

Please apply online using YCI’s volunteer application form at  http://www.yci.org/html/volunteer/globally/applynow.asp

When submitting your application online, please also send a copy of your resume and references to generalinfo@yci.org.

In the section “Please share with us your reason for selecting these particular countries, project lengths, range of months and sector focus,” specify that you are applying for the“Tanzania Gender Innovator Position – 2014". Please highlight your skills and experience that make you a suitable candidate for this volunteer opportunity. 

Application deadline: YCI accepts applications on a rolling basis. 

About YCI: Youth Challenge International is a leading global youth development organization that promotes youth innovation to drive positive change. Building on 25 years of experience, YCI’s programs are designed to meet the needs of youth affected by poverty through four integrated sectors: livelihoods, health, leadership and the environment. We engage youth in creating solutions to the challenges they face. YCI incorporates youth development, volunteerism, partnership and equity into all that we do.