Location: Kenya, Uganda or Zambia Project Manager for SHE ...

1 Call for Applications - Terms of Reference: Project Manager for SHE SOARS!Location: Kenya, Uganda or ZambiaDuration: 12-month position with possibility of extensionInterestedcandidatesshouldfillo utthisformby11:59pmEST(UTC-5)onJanuary2n d, the YCSRRTheYouthCoalitionforSexualandReprod uctiveRights(YCSRR)isaninternationalorga nizationofyoungpeople(ages18-29years)com mittedtopromotingadolescentandyouthsexua landreproductivehealthandrightsatthenati onal, , ,researchers,lawyers,healthcareprofessio nals,educators,developmentworkers,andmos timportantly, ,weworktoensurethatthesexualandreproduct iverightsofallyoungpeoplearerespected,gu aranteedandpromoted, ,generatingknowledge,sharinginformation, buildingpartnerships,and training young the SHE SOARS!

2 ProjectSHESOARS!(SexualandreproductiveHe alth&Economicempowerment[SHE]SupportingO utofschoolAdolescentgirls RightsandSkills[SOARS])isaseven-year, , smandate,ourfocuswillbetostrengthentheca pacityofyouth-ledorganizationsintheregio n& ,co-ownershipandco-creation,ourintervent ionwillbetoimproveeffectivenessofyouth-l edorganizations'capacitytoadvocateforevi dence-based,accountable and equitable SRHR policies, legal frameworks and the RoleTheYCSRR isseekingservicesforaProjectManagerconsu ltantontheSHESOARSP roject,tobebasedinoneofthethreeimplement ingcountriesofKenya,UgandaorZambia, ,managementandimplementationofactivities ,outreach,anddevelopmentgoalsincollabora tionwiththeSHESOARSY outhAdvisoryBoard.

3 SHESOARS partnerorganisations,andtheYCSRR membership and Description - Duties & and coordination for successfully implementing the Project , learning,and generation of evidence for outcomes and impact of SHE SOARS activities andprogrammatic work (40%) Support the development of substantive youth-led SRH rights and services, andthe development of inclusive programming to be implemented with partneringorganizations. Develop, review and revise Project work plans, and manage overall budgets inconsultation with Youth Advisory Board, YCSRR secretariat and otherstakeholders.

4 Plan and coordinate advocacy activities, forums, meetings, training and otherevents related to the and Budget Management and Compliance (20%) Monitor adherence to funder agreement of SHE SOARS activities andprogrammatic work. Ensure time bound conditions are reflected by date, working with partners asappropriate to ensure time constraints are Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (20%) Prepare internal and external reports about the Project . Ensure proper recording and management of information for Project indicatorsand other monitoring and evaluation tools as required.

5 Implement creative and youth-friendly M&E strategies and , communication and collaboration with youth-led organizations, SHESOARS partner organizations, YCSRR membership & staff (20%) Represent SHE SOARS in Project planning meetings, public engagementactivities, and support external relationships by building activities to promotethe SHE SOARS Project as well as the YCSRR and other stakeholders workaround SRHR. Lead on establishing partnerships with in-country, grassroots, youth-ledorganisations and co-ordinate with other relevant stakeholders to build strongworking relationships based on co-leadership, co-ownership and co-creation.

6 Support YCSRR communications related to the SHE SOARS Project and provideadvocacy-related information, including drafting content for newsletter,website and social media. Support YCSRR members and the Youth Advisory Board in the planning,implementation, and evaluation of activities such as: trainings, events,conferences, and Other Criteria years old are eligible for this position. , Uganda or Zambiaand will work (es) ,butnotlimitedto,thosefromthefollowinggr oupsareencouragedtoapply:women;mothers;s ingleparents;immigrants;peopleofcolour;l esbian,bisexual,gay,twospirit,transgende r,gendernon-conforming,queer,andquestion ingpeople;intersexpeople;peoplewithdisab ilities.

7 Andthosemarginalizedonthebasis of class or we are looking forTheidealcandidatehasstrongprojectmana gementskills,budgetmanagement,activityco ordinationandimplementationskills, youth-centered issues and share values that are aligned with ourPrinciples and working language of the YCSRR is Effective written and oral communication skills in English; Adegreeinarelevantfield, ,astheYCSRR seekstoopenthisopportunityuptoyouth of diverse backgrounds; Demonstratedexperiencemanaginglarge-scal eprojectsandcomplyingwithfundingagreemen t requirements; Demonstratedexperienceinestablishingpart nershipsandbuildingrapportwithstakeholde rs; Provenexperiencedevelopingandusingsocial mediaandtechnologytoimprovecommunication with targeted groups; Abilitytoworkinafastpacedenvironmentandm anagedeadlineswithminimalsupervision; Proven ability to work autonomously and in a remote-based setting; Experienceand/orknowledgeofoneormoreofth efollowingareas:gender;sexualandreproduc tiverights;comprehensivesexualeducation; publichealth;adolescentsand youth; minority rights; rights-based initiatives and/or community development.

8 Strongcommitmenttotheprinciplesofanti-op pressionpracticesanddemonstratedcommitme nt toYCSRR principles and values; Demonstratedcapacitytoworkbothinaself-di rectedmannerandcollaborativelywithother staff and stakeholders; Demonstrated ability working in multicultural work environments; Detail-oriented, with strong time management and organizational skills; Willingness and ability to travel within the region (Kenya, Uganda and Zambia ).Desired Involvement in a youth-led and/or social change initiative, organization, or network; Experienceworkinginlocal/nationalgovernm ent,intergovernmentalorinternationalNGOs ; Knowledgeoftheissuessurroundingyouthanda dolescentsocialandeconomicempowerment; Experience working with volunteers and with remote teams; Experience in innovative approaches to monitoring & evaluation; Familiarity with Results Based We Offer Remunerationforthispositionis35kCADperye ar,paidinmonthlyinstallments($2, ).

9 Wealsoprovideanallowancetobeusedforabene fits plan, and paid leave; A flexible and youth-friendly work environment; Capacity building and professional development opportunities; A safe(er) space for youth leadership, advocacy, and and Conditions of Service The initial duration of this consultancy is 12 months, with possibility of extension; This is a full-time commitment ( hours per week); Kenya, Uganda or Zambia and will work remotely; Giventheinternationallocationofstaff,mem bersandpartners,theindividualwillhavetob eoccasionallyavailabletoattendmeetingsou tsideregularbusiness hours.

10 The successful candidate is expected to start in January To ApplyInterestedcandidatesshouldfilloutth isformby11:59pmEST(UTC-5)onJanuary2nd, application form includes the following sections:-Principles and Values-CV Upload-Equal Opportunity Monitoring-Application Questions-Telluswhyyouareinterestedinbei ngaProjectManagerfortheSheSoarsproject.[ 150 words max]-Pleaselistanddescribetheoccasionsin whichyou vesuccessfullyoverseentheimplementation of a Project . [200 words max]-Howhasyourexperiencepreparedyoufort hisroleasProjectManager?Youcantalkabouty ourlivedexperience,yourworkexperience,or anyotherexperiencesthatyouconsider relevant.