Main Responsibilities

• Assist in co-developing a standardized SRHR training manual, compiling relevant resources and best practices.
• Provide training and mentorship to ZAFAYCO staff and volunteers on SRHR education and service provision.
• Collaborate with staff to establish an SRHR framework, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Support the design and implementation of targeted SRHR campaigns, contributing to messaging and outreach strategies.
• Assist in organizing educational workshops and community events focused on SRHR awareness and empowerment.
• Help develop monitoring and evaluation tools to assess program impact and effectiveness, providing valuable insights for future initiatives.
• Create engaging digital content on SRHR topics, including informative graphics, videos, and blog posts.
• Assist in managing social media platforms, scheduling posts, and engaging with followers to promote SRHR messaging.
• Collaborate with communications teams to develop targeted advertising campaigns to reach specific demographics.
• Stay updated on emerging SRHR trends and research findings, providing regular updates and recommendations to the organization.
• Assist in conducting needs assessments and stakeholder consultations to identify evolving SRHR challenges and priorities.
• Work with staff to adapt existing programs and initiatives to address changing needs and circumstances in the SRHR landscape.

Qualifications

• 2-5 Years of experience in similar field(s)
• Background in public health or related fields, with experience in sexual and reproductive health, preferably in youth-focused organizations.
• Proficiency in developing SRHR training materials and digital content, along with strong research and program evaluation abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, and cultural sensitivity in addressing SRHR issues.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and take initiative in addressing SRHR challenges.
• Alignment with organizational mission and values, with a passion for social justice, gender equality, and youth empowerment.

Project description and context: 

Crossroads International will engage Canadians, Canadian stakeholders, Crossroads staff and volunteers, local partner organizations and women and men in sub-Saharan Africa to become Gender Equality Champions both in Canada and overseas. 

The Volunteer Cooperation Program (VCP) aims to reduce gender inequalities and alleviate poverty by addressing gender-based violence, inequalities in access to resources and economic opportunities, and barriers in exercising strategic forms of choice, voice, and influence. 

Description of the partner

The Zanzibar Fighting Against Youth Challenges Organization (ZAFAYCO) acknowledges the pressing need to address the multifaceted challenges encountered by adolescents and youth, including young women and girls, in accessing comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) education, information, and services. Despite sustained efforts, pervasive societal and cultural norms continue to stigmatize SRHR discussions, translating them as taboo and hindering progress.

Having actively pursued SRHR initiatives for over seven years, with a focus on intersectional youth issues, including those affecting young women, ZAFAYCO recognizes persistent obstacles that impede effective resolution of these challenges. Therefore, through the engagement of a dedicated volunteer, the organization aims to strengthen its capacity and impact by:

• Crafting a standardized SRHR training manual to ensure consistency and efficacy in educational sessions across diverse groups and communities.
• Establishing an SRHR framework to provide guidance for initiatives and interventions in the field, ensuring alignment with best practices and local needs.
• Generating digital SRHR content to disseminate accurate and engaging information and resources to a broader audience, leveraging digital platforms for outreach.
• Designing targeted SRHR campaigns tailored to resonate with specific audiences, catalyzing positive behavioral shifts and fostering supportive environments for SRHR.
• Engaging communities on SRHR through dialogue, dispelling misconceptions, and promoting acceptance and utilization of SRHR services.
• Advocating for SRHR rights to effect systemic change and advance SRHR rights advocacy at both local and national levels.
• Monitoring and adapting to shifts in the SRHR landscape, enabling proactive planning and responsive action to emerging issues and trends.

Eligibility criteria 

• •  Be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada. 
  • Willing to conduct fundraising and public engagement activities before, during and after the placement 
  • Share the commitment of preventing and addressing sexual misconduct 
  • In good physical and mental health (medical examination required) 
  • The volunteer needs to bring their own computer. 
  • The volunteer must be available to attend an online pre-departure training.

Personalized support before, during and after the mandate provided by an experienced and welcoming team. The Crossroads’ experience includes the following:  

• Daily living allowance (depending of the country of assignment)  
• Plane ticket and local transport   
• Pre-assignment online training.  

Crossroads International is committed to addressing gender-based violence by supporting the innovative work our partner organizations in ending violence against women and girls.  

 JOIN THE MOVEMENT!  

APPLICATION  

To apply for this position, we kindly ask that you fill out Crossroads’ online application form.

Please contact our volunteer mobilization team if you have any question: volunteer@cintl.org  

We thank all applicants but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.