Ndola YMCA is a dynamic organization that supports communities facing poverty, unemployment, and youth risk behaviour, inadequate education, HIV, and other major challenges in Zambia. We use a long-term youth Peer education model developed by gold youth Development Agency that mobilizes the youth to be positive role models and agents of purpose driven change in their schools and communities. The Program is now reaching thousands of young people in communities in Botswana, South Africa, Zambia, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe.

Ndola YMCA is inviting all interested and experienced young leaders for an exciting 3 years internship, as gold youth facilitator intern to roll out Peer Education program within the following Schools: Lubuto Secondary School, Kayele Secondary School and Dambo Combined School.

The following competencies are required:

• Ability to engage with community stakeholders, including school, community, and Government leaders
• Ability to communicate with adults and young people in an individual and group setting.
• Proven knowledge on HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, life-skills related issues and youth development.
• Evidence of strong leadership skills.
• Some knowledge and experience of administration and report writing.
• Ability to train and facilitate in small and large group settings.
• Proven ability to be a participative team member.
• Proven counselling skills would be an advantage.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• A passion for youth and the desire to be a positive role model.
• Ability to pursue a lifestyle that displays strength of character and an identified value system.

Please attach a motivation letter no longer than one side of A4, answering the following question. “What do you think is the biggest issue facing youth today and how would address it?