Youth Engagement/Gender Officer (01)

Vacancy : 1

Job Description

Organization information:
Global Health Systems Solutions (GHSS) is a non-governmental and not for profit organization dedicated to seeking innovative solutions to strengthen health systems in developing countries for effective service delivery and surveillance of infectious, non-infectious, and neglected tropical diseases. We focus in three key areas: improve laboratory systems and services critical for disease management, surveillance, and prevention; enhance field surveillance and epidemiological training for relevant animal and human-health to mitigate threats posed by diseases; and improve service delivery at all health levels.

Our major collaborators include Ministries of Health, World Health Organization (WHO), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Africa Centers for Disease Control, Mastercard Foundation and several bi-lateral organizations

Purpose of the role
In order to strengthen its operational capacities for the implementation of a program aimed at empowering vulnerable populations educationally and economically, GHSS is currently seeking for outstanding, qualified and experienced Youth Engagement/Gender Officer who can ensure young people have access to quality support and resources, including educational and work focused opportunities.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Create opportunities for youth participation;
• Facilitate workshops and events, and youth-led initiatives;
• Ensure that the program is tailored to the specific needs and aspirations of the target population.

Education & Experience

Academic requirements and relevant experience

• A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Social Work, International Development, Women and Gender Studies, Sociology, or Psychology can provide a solid foundation for understanding the complexities of working with vulnerable populations and addressing gender-related issues (A Master’s Degree would be an added advantage);
• Significant NGO experience in youth engagement and gender-related project activities;
• Work experience with vulnerable and displaced populations.

Must Have

Required skills

• Outstanding leadership skills.
• Excellent time management and strong organizational skills; enabling you to handle matters efficiently and proactively.
• Strong attention to detail, accurate spelling and good writing, proofing and editing skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate the needs of young people.
• Very good IT skills, including excellent word processing capabilities and experience in using Microsoft Office programs, MS 365 programs, internet and social media operations
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Languages

• Proficiency in written and spoken English and French.

Remuneration

• The salary for this position is very competitive, attractive and negotiable.
• This is a full time position for one (1) contract year with the possibility to renew

Submission of Application
Complete application files comprising of an application, a motivation letter, curriculum vitae and copies of the required academic qualifications can be submitted either online via recruitment@ghsscm.org, or physically at GHSS head office at Denver Bonamoussadi, Douala from 9am – 2pm, Monday to Friday.

NB: Applicants should submit their documents in either word format or pdf.

• We strongly welcome early applications. Consideration will be given to candidates who submitted a complete application file and on time.
• Only selected candidates will be contacted.
• If you have not been contacted fifteen (15) days after closing, consider your application unsuccessful.

Employment Status

Full Time

Educational Requirements

BS

Experience Requirements

Any

Job Location

Office

Salary

The salary for this position is very competitive, attractive and negotiable