The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) is a Christian, Membership, Non Partisan, Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs) dedicated to the empowerment of the community (especially women , youth and children) to contribute to the attainment of a just society through rights-based approaches and sustainable interventions. YWCA is one of the oldest women’s organizations and since its inception in Kitwe, Zambia in 1957, YWCA has continued to stand at the fore front of social change and tackling gender injustices such as gender based violence.
YWCA seeks to recruit qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Regional Coordinator for North Western Region.
Report to: Programmes Manager – National Office
Duty Station: Solwezi
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To manage and oversee all YWCA Programmes in the Region and ensure that such programmes address pertinent social-economic problems in order to improve the livelihood of the target groups/members.
Ensure that the work area contributes to the vision and mission of YWCA.
MAIN DUTIES
To manage staff, volunteers and membership in the region (branches)
To be responsible for the Daily Administration of the Regional Office.
To identify, initiate, develop and coordinate all Regional Programmes in liaison with the Board Members.
To consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual programmes and workplans for Branch Board / membership and share with National office.
To strengthen through visitation and assistance the branches and groups in carrying out their duties through regular needs assessments.
Provide National Office with Periodic Performance and intelligence reports on YWCA activities and Programmes in the region.
To provide monthly, quarterly and annual income and expenditure report to the National Office or as and when requested
To ensure timely and correct retirements and reporting of Donor Funds so the Donor Agreement guidelines are adhered to.
To disseminate information and promote YWCA visibility throughout the region.
To manage the establishment of new branches and groups in the region.
To oversee the regional financial and ensure that earmarked Programmes financial resources are managed transparently and that beneficiary group’s timely account for such resources.
To mobilise membership for adult females, associate members, youth and Y-Teens
To mobilise financial resources for the region
To be the Spokesperson of YWCA for the regional office
To represent YWCA at different stakeholder engagements
Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisors+
HOLDER SPECIFICATION
Formal Education – Grade 12
Professional Qualification – Degree/Diploma in Social Science, Business Studies or any other relevant degree with 3 years’ experience in similar position.
Personal Qualities – Self-starter, diligent communication skills and computer literacy
Please submit your application letter, academic qualifications and curriculum vitae to secretariat@ywca.co.zm.
Closing Date for applications is 29th September, 2023.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICATIONS FROM SOLWEZI BASED RESIDENTS
You can also drop your applications at YWCA National Office addressed to:
The Executive Director
Young women’s Christian Association
P.O. Box 50115
Nationalist Road
Lusaka
YWCA is equal opportunity employer. Females are encouraged to apply
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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