Reports to DREAMS Connector, the incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day running of the AGYW safe spaces.

Main duties

• Facilitates the process of identifying geographic locations, days and times that Safe Spaces Sessions will be conducted for each respective group.
• Facilitates the process of forming Safe Space Groups by placing all screened AGYWs into their appropriate age groups (10-14, 15-19 and 20-24).
• Provides age-appropriate services to all AGYWs.
• Facilitates the tailored Steppingstones Curriculum over a period of 13 Weeks.
• Conducts Escorted referrals of AGYWs to access clinical care services not available in the safe spaces and at the DREAMS Centers
• Documents attendance and enrolment data and reports accordingly by use of the standardized reporting tools.
• Works together with Connectors to sort and file documented data according to the provided filing guidelines.
• Ensures all documented data is entered into DHIS2 and synchronized with the CIDRZ DHIS2 server weekly.
• Follows up AGYWs who miss two consecutive Safe Space Sessions with home visitations and conduct “make-up sessions” to ensure a continuum of mentorship.
• Ensures AGYWs continue to meet post-graduation to maintain their social networks and monitor their application of acquired skills.
• Provides support to the Connectors to periodically facilitate the process of ongoing recruitment of DREAMS AGYWs through screening.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Certificate in Social Work, psychosocial counselling or health related field.
• At least 2 years’ experience working with adolescents and young women (HIV prevention and service provision).
• Local resident in Kitwe, Chingola and Mufulira respectively.
• Aged between 25 and 35.
• Good English-speaking skills, and knowledge of local language spoken in the implementation site.
• Empathetic, devoted and respectful individual with good interpersonal communication, team building, and writing skills.

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply; however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.