The Global Platform Hub Coordinator will head the Global Platform in Zambia and is primarily in charge of overall management, strategic planning, financial planning, business development and external communication.

Reporting Structure
Reporting To: Country Director
Supervision Of: Self
Interacts With: Team, Stakeholders

Job Description
Responsible for planning and coordination of day-to-day hub activities at the Global platform.
To coordinate and ensure that the Global Platform is running smoothly to support the implementation of all the hub activities.
To build and support the team innovations that are constantly improving the Hub
Delivering progressive and inspiring youth hub activities around key thematic areas in line with AA Zambia Country strategy
Mentor youth to lead different regular youth hub activities that enhance the work of the Global Platform and AA Zambia
Ensure all youth hub activities are monitored and evaluated efficiently and effectively to capture learning and impact.
Working with the Programmes Manager and the Business Development Manager lead planning for the donor engagement meetings
Working with the Programmes Manager and the Business Development Manager finalize the development of the GP Business Development Plan with clear actionable targets.
Undertake resource mobilization efforts linked to GP sustainability.
To manage the communication and sustainability of the Global Platform
Facilitate for timey communication about the GP activities and opportunities for integration between GP and other project activities.
Connect with youth hubs in the country, region, and world to learn and bring new ideas to the platfor
Supervise staff, interns and volunteers working on initiatives that fall under the Youth Hub. Support movements and activist’s agendas in line with the public interests and AA Zambia interests.
Working closely with the Social Movements Inspirator supporting documentation of practices around movement and activism work including mapping out of movement needs.

Candidate Specification
Experience: 5 years plus
Education Level: Degree
Qualifications: Minimum bachelor’s degree in social science, political science, development studies or its equivalent from a recognised University
Software: Microsoft package
Equipment: Job related
Knowledge Of: Youth policy engagement within Zambia and the region at large
Skills To: Good negotiation and interpersonal skills, ability to relate well and build a rapport with a diverse range of people.
Ability To: Write concise, analytical, and accurate reports to meet agreed deadlines
Other Requirements: Must have at least 5 years of relevant, progressively responsible experience, preferably in an international non-profit organization. Have at least three (3) years’ experience in policy/programmes function in an International Non-governmental Organisation

Organisation
Industry: NGO
Culture: Well established
Gender Profile: Mixed
Age Profile: Between 28 and 55

Terms and Conditions
Employment: Permanent
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Remuneration: Negotiable