Volunteer Program Assistant at Active Voices

Active Voices is a non-governmental organisation that seeks to build a healthy and just society through advocacy, research, youth engagement and strategic interventions where the rights of women and girls are upheld, protected, and promoted.

We currently work under three (3) thematic areas: Gender-Based Violence (GBV); Education; and Health and Wellbeing. Active Voices is seeking professionals to fill the following position:

(Remote)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of project outputs that relate to implementation of programme activities, such as progress reports, briefings, presentations.
• Support the development of grant proposals and work plans including budgets and modifications as required.
• Assist in coordinating the implementation, mentoring, supervision and evaluation of programmes and projects of the organization.
• Track and compile stories on gender-based violence
• Liaise with other units to write and produce programmatic reports of programmes, projects and activities of the organization monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Provide administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, workshops, identifying participants, follow-up and coordination with participants and invitees, support logistic arrangements.
• Coordinate staff meeting, prepare agendas and takes minutes of meetings as required.
• Carry out other relevant duties as may be required.

Qualifications and Skills

Key Competencies

• A minimum of a university degree or its equivalent in Public Health or any Social or Health Science related fields.
• Proficiency in the use of the Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point programmes is essential
• Intermediate research skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, incl. excellent spoken and written communication and presentation skills, team and networking skills are essential
• Evidence of ability to think strategically; to express ideas clearly; to work independently and in teams; candidate should be able to demonstrate a sense of cultural and gender sensitivity.
• Creativity, attention to detail and efficient delivery methods.

Additional Advantageous Competencies

• Understanding of NGO's operation, best practices and market trends
• A strong commitment to development and humanitarian service
• Prior volunteer experience

Renumeration: As a remote position, a monthly stipend will be provided to cover the cost of internet. In the event of physical meetings/engagement, transportation reimbursement will be provided.

Note: Kindly indicate the title of the position applied for in the subject line of the email. Applicants are advised to include functional contact details as well as contact information for at least two referees in the curriculum vitae.