REACH AMBASSADOR – Project Hope Namibia 144 views

Division: PHN Reach 1 Namibia.

Reports To: District Team Lead.

Duty Station: Windhoek

Number Required: 1

Supervises: Not applicable.

Minimum Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Job Summary:

The main responsibility of the Reach Ambassador is to promote and coordinate the DREAMS [Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW)] component of PHN Reach Namibia in the district she is assigned. The Reach Ambassador will also support the meaningful engagement of AGYW in the implementation of the PHN Reach Namibia Activity.

Major Responsibilities:

Under the leadership of the District Team Leader:

· Map partners working on AGYW programming at the district level.

· Coordinate quarterly review meetings of partners’ working on AGYW programming.

· Promote the DREAMS component of PHN Reach Namibia using various platforms including social media.

· Educate on, advocate for and champion SRH services including PrEP, contraception options, and post violence care.

· Foster meaningful engagement of the youth:

o Participate in the design, implementation, and monitoring of the DREAMS component of PHN Reach Namibia Activity.

o Serve as a member of district level PHN Reach Youth Advisory Committees.

o Serve as a member of the PHN Reach Youth Programming Assessment Committee.

o Lead program participant consultation to identify barriers and facilitators of DREAMS service utilization.

o Participate in Regional AIDS Coordinating Committees (RACOC).

o Participate in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings at district Hospital Level.

· Attend national and international workshops and conferences.

· Compile and share reports with the District Team Leader.

· Any other responsibility assigned by the District Team Leader.

Minimum Requirements:

· AGYW aged 18 – 30 years who have completed the DREAMS program.

· Minimum education level of a post-secondary certificate or diploma in a related field.

· Fluent in speaking and writing in English.

· Able to speak the local language largely spoken in the district of choice.

· Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

· Willing to share personal experiences on use of SRH and HIV services through peer platforms (including social media).

· Strong passion for advocating for AGYW’s health and rights.

Being a social media influencer (at least 2000 followers on Instagram or TikTok) or affiliated with youth led organization or served in leadership position as a representative of the youth (e.g., school prefect/head student).