ATHENA is recruiting for two consultants in Zimbabwe to support the READY to Lead project

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ATHENA is partnering with the International HIV/AIDS Alliance and the Zimbabwe Young Positives to deliver a young women’s leadership project in Zimbabwe, funded by Comic Relief: READY to Lead.

Through READY to Lead, young women will hone their leadership skills through training and mentorship. They will learn how to effectively gather evidence from their peers and advocate on issues that affect their sexual and reproductive health and rights in local, national and global arenas. As the project progresses, their mentees will also grow into mentors to create a sustainable model of young female leadership.

ATHENA is recruiting for two consultants, based in Zimbabwe, to support the project.

National Trainer – terms of reference

  • You will be an experienced advocate and mentor, with skills in facilitation and developing training content.
  • You will have significant expertise and knowledge of national level HIV advocacy processes and commitment to women’s rights and young women’s leadership.
  • You will work closely with the Lead Trainer to develop and refine workshop training materials for two workshops. Workshop 1 will focus on leadership and mentorship, Workshop 2 on advocacy, the National AIDS strategic plan and budget monitoring.
  • You will co-facilitate or lead facilitate five workshops, and be available in June 2018, August 2018 and October 2018 for these.
  • You will have the skills and ability to work as an effective member of an international team, to contribute to the wider project and to support and participate in ATHENA activities.
  • You will have access to a computer or laptop, and be comfortable and proficient in using Skype, email, Microsoft Word and Powerpoint.
  • This post is remunerated at a daily rate of £250 GBP, and up to 43 days are available for a one year commitment.

Peer Mentor – terms of reference

  • You will be a young woman leader, aged 18-30, with commitment to women’s rights and young women’s leadership. You will have some experience in advocacy, facilitation, and training, and have the interest and commitment to develop these skills.
  • You will work closely with the Lead Trainer and National Trainer to develop and refine workshop training materials for two workshops. Workshop 1 will focus on leadership and mentorship, Workshop 2 on advocacy, the National AIDS strategic plan and budget monitoring.
  • You will co-facilitate five workshops, and be available in June 2018, August 2018 and October 2018 for these.
  • You will support the development of a safe learning and training WhatsApp group for young women leaders, facilitate discussions and provide support, advice and mentorship.
  • You will have the skills and ability to work as an effective member of an international team, to contribute to the wider project and to support and participate in ATHENA activities.
  • You will have access to a computer or laptop, and be comfortable and proficient in using Skype, email, Microsoft Word and Powerpoint.
  • This post is remunerated at a daily rate of £155 GBP, and up to 67 days are available for a one year commitment, with the possibility of an additional 12 days in year 2 of the project, subject to review.
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To apply

If you think you are who we are looking for, review the full terms of reference to find out more, and review the timeline below. Please send a CV, and a covering letter outlining exactly how you fit the role for which you are applying and confirming your availability to meet the timeline described below, by 12 noon Zimbabwe time on Tuesday 15th May to Jacqui Stevenson at stevenson.jacqui@gmail.com.  Informal enquiries can also be directed to Jacqui should you have any questions.

Timeline

All applicants must confirm they are available to meet the following timeline, and must be available full-time during the workshop dates outlined. Additional activities and timelines will be mutually agreed at a later point.

Midday 15th May: deadline to submit applications (CV and covering letter)

21st and 22nd May: interviews (to be conducted by Skype)

24th May: successful applicants to be appointed

Between 25th May and 30th May: availability of up to 4 days to review and refine training materials

31st May and 1st June: full day meetings with ATHENA to prepare for training

2nd to 5th June: first Leadership and Mentoring workshop

9th to 12th June:  second Leadership and Mentoring workshop