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Tanzania: August to October 2012

Sexual Reproductive Health Youth Ambassador Project

Youth Challenge International (YCI) is recruiting a team of Canadian volunteers for partner capacity building projects in Tanzania. This exciting Youth Ambassador opportunity will include a pre-project distance-learning program, followed by an intensive five-week placement in Tanzania from August 28 to October 2.

While in country, you will work with YCI’s field staff and local partner organizations to further the reach and relevance of their programming. Your background or interest in health education, sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and/or youth development combined with strong intercultural communication skills will help build the capacity of our partner organizations – local branches of UMATI - and the local people and organizations they work with.

Key Responsibilities:
Following orientation in Dar es Salaam with YCI staff and UMATI Headquarters staff, Youth Ambassadors will travel to two project sites where they will:

Participate in a 2-4-day UMATI Peer Educator training on a locally determined topic relevant to Tanzanian rural youth

Work with trained peer educators to design education activities in their communities

Document and promote activities using local promotional methods, as well as social media

Complete final report to inform future groups and partner staff

Debrief with UMATI Staff in Dar es Salaam

Skills and Experience:

Demonstrated experience/knowledge of sexual reproductive health in a development setting

Experience facilitating trainings and workshops

Experience working with youth development/youth health issues

Strong planning and organization skills

Demonstrated report writing skills and knowledge of monitoring and evaluation

Experience working with out-of-school youth

Prior cross-cultural experience and strong inter-cultural communication skills

Appropriate post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Fundraising Goal:
YCI volunteers are required to fundraise and/or contribute a minimum of $1,900 for these projects to contribute towards YCI’s global youth development programs.

What’s Covered:

Preparatory support and pre-project distance learning

In-country orientation

Modest homestay accommodation and food

In-country work-related travel

Comprehensive emergency travel medical insurance

What’s Not Covered:

Airfare Personal expenses

Visa fees

Participants will be expected obtain the required vaccinations and take anti-malarials at their own expense

To Apply:
Please apply online using YCI's online application form available at: http://www.yci.org/html/volunteer/globally/applynow.asp

In the section “Please share with us your reason for selecting these particular countries, project lengths, range of months and sector focus,” specify that you are applying for the “Tanzania Youth SRH Project – 2012. Please highlight your skills and experience that make you a suitable candidate for this volunteer opportunity.

Application deadline:
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until August 3rd, 2012.

About YCI: Youth Challenge International is a leading global youth development organization that promotes youth innovation to drive positive change. Building on over 20 years of experience, YCI’s programs are designed to meet the needs of youth affected by poverty through four integrated sectors: Livelihoods, Health, Leadership and the Environment. We engage youth in creating solutions to the challenges they face. YCI incorporates youth development, volunteerism, partnership and equity into all that we do.