JOB TITLE: Director of Boys Empowerment Program
ORGANIZATION: Mothers Without Borders
LOCATION: Lusaka, Zambia
POSITION TYPE: Full-time
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 years working with adolescent boys in youth
development programs

Organization and Program Overview
Mothers Without Borders (MWB) is an international NGO based in Provo, Utah and operating in Zambia, dedicated to protecting the vulnerable and empowering marginalized individuals, families, and communities. For over 20 years, we have provided support to children, youth, and women in the greater Lusaka area.

The Boys Empowerment Program, launched by Mothers Without Borders in 2021, focuses on helping young men complete their education, acquire leadership skills, and lead self-determined lives, becoming compassionate, respectful leaders in their communities. This program places young men in peer support groups with an appointed mentor and provides tuition assistance and school supplies for their secondary and tertiary education. The program emphasizes positive masculinity, challenges harmful gender norms, and aims to empower boys to contribute meaningfully to community development. Currently, the program supports over 90 boys, providing educational assistance, leadership training, mentorship, and resources for long-term success.

The objectives of this program are to:

• Inspire each boy to achieve his dreams, realize his full potential, find his voice, and be a force for good in the world.
• Empower each boy in his physical, emotional, mental, and cultural growth and learning.
• Equip boys with the confidence, leadership skills, and self-reliance needed to set and achieve personal and educational goals.
• Empower boys to challenge harmful gender norms and embrace positive masculinity, becoming compassionate and respectful leaders.

The program’s main components are:

• Educational Support: The program covers tuition costs, providing scholarships and essential school supplies, such as uniforms and bicycles, to remove financial barriers and support boys in successfully completing their education. Vocational training and technical skills development, including computer literacy, are also offered to prepare them for future careers.
• Mentorship and Personal Growth: Each boy is paired with a dedicated mentor who offers guidance on sensitive issues, encourages self-esteem, and nurtures skills and talents. Leadership training, confidence-building activities, and communication workshops are integrated to develop boys into future leaders.
• Health and Wellness: Boys are given access to sexual and reproductive health education, mental health counseling, peer support groups, and regular mentoring sessions to ensure their holistic well-being.
  Safe Spaces and Housing: The program offers safe housing solutions for boys in vulnerable situations through foster placements. A sub-center is provided to serve as a safe, community-centered space for the boys to gather and learn with their mentors.
• Human Rights and Advocacy: The program promotes gender equality and positive masculinity by challenging harmful societal norms and fostering boys’ understanding of human rights. Workshops and advocacy initiatives encourage boys to become compassionate and inclusive leaders in their communities.

Position Overview:
The Director of the Boys Empowerment Program is responsible for leading and overseeing all its aspects, aiming to educate, mentor, and ultimately help boys acquire the necessary skills to pursue their ambitions. The Director will be responsible for overseeing the overall management and growth of the program, including providing strategic leadership, managing mentorship initiatives, ensuring effective delivery of program services, and building partnerships. The ideal candidate is passionate about education, mentorship, and empowerment, demonstrating a commitment to fostering positive personal development, leadership skills, and academic success among program participants.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership and Strategy:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan for the program, setting out short-term goals and long-term desired impacts and how to measure them.
• Provide visionary leadership aligning program goals with the overall missions of MWB and the Boys Empowerment Program.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including mentors, families, secondary and tertiary school stakeholders, local government, and community leaders.
• Collaborate with local and international partners, such as Zambian government officials, local NGOs, corporations, and fellow philanthropic foundations, to enhance the program’s reach and effectiveness through strategic alliances.

Team Management:

• Continuously recruit, train, and manage a team of mentors and support staff for the program.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment among all stakeholders involved, valuing diversity and inclusion.

Program Development and Implementation:

• Oversee the implementation of a coherent and comprehensive empowerment and mentorship curriculum for boys in collaboration with BTG and MWB.
• Organize and lead the annual Boys Empowerment Conference, an event that brings together all boys in the program and their mentors, for a day of connection and learning with inspirational speakers.
• Ensure program activities align with best practices in education, leadership development, mentorship, and safeguarding.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework to track program performance, focusing on program objectives and KPIs.
• Regularly analyze program data to assess program impact, providing actionable insights to the MWB leadership team for program improvement.

Resource Mobilization and Financial Management:

• Secure funding for the program through grants, sponsorships, and partnerships.
• Work closely with MWB’s Africa Regional Programs Director and the US-based team to coordinate fundraising efforts, manage the program’s budget, and allocate resources efficiently.
• Work closely with local government officials in expanding the support of the Zambian government for the future of the program.

Community Outreach and Advocacy:

• Represent the organization in community forums, conferences, and meetings.
• Collaborate with local communities to address challenges and create opportunities for program participants.

Required qualifications:

• Zambian national residing near Lusaka, Zambia.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., education, social work, NGO development, or gender studies).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in program management, particularly in education, empowerment, and mentorship.
• Strong understanding of gender issues, cultural dynamics, and educational challenges specific to Zambia.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage projects, and work collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to the values and mission of both BTG and MWB.
• Fluent in English, Nyanja and Bemba (other Zambian languages a plus).

Additional Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Create strategies to empower and support boys.
• Manage the program’s financial resources, ensuring transparency and alignment with MWB’s strategic priorities.
• Oversee program activities, including mentorship programs and events.
• Provide guidance and support to program staff, mentors, and participants
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local government and community organizations to expand program reach.
• Any other duties as required.

This position reports directly to the MWB Africa Regional Director.