Gender Equality Policy and Strategy Volunteers

Africa Health Organisation (AHO) Role Description

We are looking for dedicated Gender Equality Policy and Strategy Volunteers to work with the Head of Gender Equality on designing and writing the Plans, Policies and Strategies for our 20 critical programmes on gender equality in Africa and the Diaspora.

The role is responsible for shaping the development of the charity’s incipient critical programmes for international health work, focusing mainly on African men, women and girls.

Specific Responsibilities

The Volunteers are responsible for writing Strategy and Plan of Action on our 20 critical programmes:

i. To support the Head of Gender Equality in writing a Strategy and Plan of Action on the following 20 critical programmes:

1) AHO Strategy and Plan of Action on Education Equity and Equality for Girls and Vulnerable Boys.

2) AHO Strategy and Plan of Action on Women and Girls’ Health.

3) AHO Strategy and Plan of Action on Men and Boys' Health.

4) AHO Strategy and Plan of Action on Child Protection for Girls and Vulnerable Boys - Policies and Procedures.

5) AHO Strategy and Plan of Action on Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse for Girls and Vulnerable Boys.

6) AHO Strategy and Plan of Action on Ending Child Marriages Girls and Vulnerable Boys.

7) AHO Strategy and Plan of Action on Child and Teenage Pregnancy - Policies and Procedures.

9) AHO Strategy and Plan of Action on Child Nutrition and Malnutrition Girls and Vulnerable Boys.

10) AHO Strategy and Plan of Action on Child and Youth Health for Girls and Vulnerable Boys.

11) AHO Strategy and Plan of Action on Children's and Adults' Bullying in Homes, Schools, Playgrounds, Work, and Cyberspace.

12) AHO Strategy and Plan of Action for Children and Adults in Disasters and Emergencies for Women & Girls and Vulnerable Men and Boys.

13) AHO Strategy and Plan of Action for Vulnerable Groups, such as Children, the Elderly, Disabled People, Boys, Girls, and Women, in Disasters and Emergencies.

14) AHO Strategy and Plan of Action for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls and Men and Women.

15) AHO Strategy and Plan of Action on Ending Maternal Mortality in Hospitals, Clinics, Traditional Places, Religious Places, and Others.

16) AHO Strategy and Plan of Action on Girls and Women and Vulnerable Boys Empowerment.

17) AHO Strategy and Plan of Action on Promoting Nutrition and Ending Malnutrition in Africa and the Diaspora.

18) AHO Strategy and Plan of Action on Education for Girls, Vulnerable Boys and Adults Not in Employment, Education, and Training.

19) AHO Strategy and Plan of Action on Conservation for Animals, Vegetation, Ecosystem and Enfing Conflict Between Men and Animals.

20) AHO Strategy and Plan of Action on Disaster Preparedness in Wars, Droughts, Floods, Veld Fires, Large Events like Football, Music, Festivals, Domestic Violence, Violence Against Women & Girls, Epidemics and Pandemics, and Others.

Please let me know if you have a topic you are dying to write about.

ii. To produce the final copy to be added to the website and database.

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Honours, Master or doctorate in any subject such as social sciences like international development, sociology, women's studies, gender studies, global health, public health, medicine, economics, statistics, mathematics, sciences, STEM subjects, engineering, psychology, anthropology, biology, biological sciences, political science, politics, geography, geology, marine sciences, and any subject relevant to your chosen topic.
• At least two (2) years of experience writing reports at school, authoring/contributing to publications, or researching in a research institute like a university, college, institute, charity or think tank.
• Good broad knowledge of the wider health and social determinants of health
• Analytical skills
• Knowledge of gender equality issues, especially women and girls and vulnerable boys and men.

Funding and Finance

The role will involve seeking and securing funding and finance for the specific goals, objectives, targets, and outcomes. You will work with AHO President, the Board and senior management to research and identify public, private, philanthropic, individual giving and legacy funding and finance. Each volunteer will have the opportunity to choose their goal and set a fundraising target to achieve. If the volunteer successfully meets their goal, they will be offered a fully paid job to head the delivery of their chosen goal supported by a qualified senior manager.

This role is open to anyone studying for a Master's, PhD or equivalent worldwide at an approved research institute, think tank, charity, NGO, or university.

Languages requirements

The ability to speak one of Africa's widely spoken languages would be an added advantage e.g. Afrikaans, Amharic, Arabic, Bemba, Berber, Chewa, Chinese, Dinka, English, French, Fula, Fulani, German, Greek, Hausa, Hindi, Igbo, Italian, Japanese, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Kongo, Korean, Lingala, Malagasy, Mandinka, Nambia, Ndebele, Nyanja, Oromo, Portuguese, Russian, Sango, Sesotho, Shona, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Swati, Thai, Tigrinya, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Vietnamese, Xhosa, Yoruba, Zulu, etc. You are still welcome to apply if you don't speak any of the above languages.

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We do not promise a job offer to volunteers, trainees, interns, or apprentices; however, those who perform above par, winning grants and tenders during their time with us, may be offered a job if their grant or tender creates one. We also sponsor successful trainees to come and live and work in the UK.

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How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a Cover letter via Idealist explaining your motivation.