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 Purpose

Young Africa International (YAInt) is a federation of independently run and locally registered affiliate organisations operating across six countries. Our mission is to empower disadvantaged young people through a comprehensive and holistic approach, including imparting skills for employability and entrepreneurship. To achieve this, young people receive integrated vocational training layered with entrepreneurship, life skills, and SRHR education and services (through the wellness spaces).

 YAInt seeks a qualified Inclusion and Safeguarding Specialist to lead the development and implementation of gender and disability inclusion policies (including reviewing all existing policies) across our vocational training and education training (VET)-oriented youth economic empowerment initiatives. 

● Lead, design and conduct gender audits at YA training centres across the region.
● Analyse audit findings to identify barriers to gender inclusion and propose evidencebased solutions.
● Use audit findings, to develop a Gender Policy aligned with YA’s vision and programming priorities.
● Design a Gender Policy Roll-out Strategy with clear objectives, implementation plans, and M&E frameworks, and budgets.
● Provide technical guidance to YA programme teams to implement the policy and mainstream gender across all programming areas.
● Facilitate gender awareness sessions and capacity-building workshops for YA staff and partner organisations.
● Collaborate with stakeholders including ministries, training institutions, and youth networks to promote buy-in and sustainability.
● Promote the mainstreaming of gender inclusion at all stages of the programme cycles, from planning of the project through to the evaluation;

 Overseeing Disability and Social Inclusion

● Specifically use disability audit reports and recommendations to develop a disability inclusion policy guidelines, roll out plan.
● Lead and coordinate roll out of disability-inclusion response measures to ensure disability-inclusive programming.


Overseeing Safeguarding
● Lead and coordinate the implementation of the YA safeguarding policy, in collaboration with safeguarding focal persons in countries of operation.
● Collaborate with Safeguarding focal persons in YA’s countries of operation to design and deliver regular safeguarding awareness and training sessions to ensure all staff members and stakeholders understand YA’s safeguarding policies and procedures, as well as understand the behaviors that are expected of them.

Other expected tasks Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
● Develop and integrate gender, social inclusion, and safeguarding indicators into YA’s M&E systems.
● Work with the M&E team to ensure the collection, analysis, and reporting of sex-, age- , and disability-disaggregated data.

 Required qualifications and skills
● Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Gender in Studies, Social Inclusion, Inclusive Education or related fields is required, or 
● A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in gender and development, and or disability inclusion in development work, particularly institutional strengthening, is required. ● Demonstrated experience conducting gender audits, especially within vocational or educational settings. 
● Proven track record in developing gender and disability-inclusion policies and strategic frameworks. 
● Fluency in English, both written and oral, is required. 
● Strong understanding of youth empowerment, gender equality, and disability inclusive development. 
● Excellent analytical, writing, facilitation, and writing skills. 
● Familiarity with regional and international gender frameworks and instruments. 

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Trevor offers 24/7 crisis services, connecting highly trained counselors with LGBTQ+ young people whenever they need support. To drive prevention efforts, The Trevor Project also operates robust research, advocacy, education, and peer support programs. We’ve been saving lives every day for over 25 years.

This is a temporary role anticipated to last for 9 months. This role will  support the delivery of training programs that advance Trevor’s mission and public education efforts. This role assists in preparing for and facilitating virtual and in-person trainings, maintains and updates training materials, and supports operational tasks such as organizing inquiries and coordinating logistics. Working closely with teammates and cross-functional partners, the Associate applies a learner’s mindset, demonstrates attention to detail, and communicates proactively to support team goals. This is an ideal role for someone eager to grow their facilitation skills, contribute to impactful educational programming, and develop a deeper understanding of public training and LGBTQ+ advocacy work.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications:

- Public speaking and facilitation 

- Proficiency in spoken and written English

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Executive Director of CIJ’s Digital Suppression Program will lead CIJ’s critical work in changing Big Tech’s discriminatory digital suppression of women’s health information worldwide. This person will: lead, inspire, and support CIJ’s team; represent CIJ with partners, both in established engagements and with CIJ’s presence at global convenings and beyond; oversee CIJ’s research and advocacy programs, and drive partnerships; and be a spokesperson for CIJ’s digital suppression work (in press and media interviews) alongside other CIJ team members. This Executive Director will also drive critical fundraising for the organization and this digital suppression work.

Furthermore, this Executive Director will update, expand and develop CIJ programs and strategies considering the current moment that we are in – making sure that the voices and needs of CIJ’s stakeholders are heard, and that the strategic shifts needed due to political and legal changes are leveraged in CIJ’s strategies, to create maximum impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

● Organizational Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to CIJ’s team, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and goals. Supportand co-create a positive, empowering team culture.

● Fundraising and Partnerships: Lead and expand CIJ’s fundraising efforts across major gifts, foundation grants, and individual giving, in collaboration with CIJ’s grant writing team member(s). Support relationships with donors and partners to create and renew support.

● Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and manage staff and volunteers, fostering professional growth and collaboration.

● Financial Oversight: Oversee CIJ’s financial health, including budget development, long-term planning, and financial reporting, in collaboration with team, bookkeepers and accountants.

● Program Development: Drive the implementation of high-impact research and advocacy campaigns, ensuring CIJ’s work aligns with its mission and values.

● Communications and Visibility: Serve as an ambassador for CIJ, elevating the organization’s profile through public speaking, donor engagement, and more.

IDEAL CANDIDATE 

CIJ is seeking a skilled leader who is:

● Experienced in Organizational Leadership: At least 5 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, advocacy, tech accountability, gender equity activism, or related fields. A background in sexual health, responsible technology, women’s health, and/or human rights is a plus.

● Mission-Driven: Deeply committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity with a passion for addressing systemic injustice in sexual and reproductive health.

● An Effective Fundraiser: Ideally a successful track record of securing funding from diverse sources, such as individual donors, foundations, corporate partners, and institutional partners.

● Financially Strategic: Able to manage budgets, analyze financial trends, and develop strategies to organizational sustainability.

● Empowering as a Collaborator: Skilled at building strong teams, fostering partnerships, and engaging diverse stakeholders in CIJ’s work.

● A Fantastic Communicator: Exceptional written & verbal communication skills, with the ability to inspire, inform, motivate, and persuade diverse audiences.

Interested in becoming a mentor?

At The Girls' Network, we understand that 'you can't be what you can't see'. So we want to find relatable, real-life role models for girls and young women to act as their mentors.

Are you...

If the answer is yes, then mentoring with The Girls' Network could be for you! 

To be a mentor you'll need to have at least 3 years professional experience, be living or willing to travel to one of the regions we work in, and be able to commit to around one hour per month over a year for our 1-to-1 programme. Our 1-to-1 sessions happen in schools, outside of office hours. We also offer group mentoring and events and workshops, so if you can't commit to a full year, there maybe other ways to get involved.

We are committed to safer recruitment and seek mentors who share our commitment to safeguarding and child protection. Our application process involves numerous checks to ensure suitability for working with children and young people. Please read our Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy Statement.

To enable us to carry out a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, you must have resided in the UK continuously for the past five years. We can accept applications from people who have spent time abroad, however if time abroad exceeds three months in the last 5 years, you will need to provide a Criminal Record Certificate from that country/s, at your own expense in addition to the standard DBS.