Social mobilisers (x3) – Mpumalanga Ehlanzeni & Nkangala (Mbombela, Bushbuckridge & Mmametlhake) – Fixed term assignment (reporting to Programmes Officer)
To assist and/or support the programme officer to implement the NDOH and SCI programme strategy at district and provincial level to achieve the set youth programme objectives, which includes coordinating and supporting the implementation and monitoring of HAST youth-related project plans and Soul Buddyz Clubs in relevant districts.
Key responsibilities
Demand creation
- Support the HAST/MCWH/HP team in educating youth on SRH, HIV prevention, and gender-based violence prevention.
- Mobilise young people for HIV testing, PrEP, and SRH services through calendar-based events.
- Create service demand using events, radio, outreach, and other community platforms.
- Lead health talks and community dialogues at selected facilities.
- Continuously distribute IEC materials to young people.
- Help the district DOE establish Soul Buddyz Clubs.
Co-ordination and monitoring of projects
Soul Buddyz Clubs
- Recruit and register Soul Buddyz Clubs in the target areas.
- Implement Raising Voices coalition advocacy with local and provincial authorities.
- Collect registration and attendance records.
- Provide clubs with necessary tools and ensure they meet weekly.
- Plan club activities with the programme officer on a monthly/quarterly basis.
- Conduct face-to-face and remote coaching sessions twice per month.
- Document all coaching interactions and club engagements.
- Identify barriers to participation and find ways to reduce dropout.
- Track club attendance and promote online visibility.
- Prepare and submit monthly progress reports.
Youth Zones / AYFS
- Support the AYFS Champion with Youth Zone implementation using standard tools.
- Track referrals, screenings, and PrEP services at identified facilities.
- Organise quarterly youth campaigns in alignment with NDoH's calendar.
- Ensure data quality and meet M&E requirements of Soul City and DoH.
- Compile data into structured monthly reports.
- Capture photos/audio for communications and reporting use.
- Report monthly to supervisors.
Stakeholder management
- Identify key stakeholders to strengthen club efforts.
- Engage partners to support and elevate club visibility.
- Coordinate meetings between clubs and local leaders or officials.
General
- Complete reports accurately using required formats.
- Work closely with the programme officer to align efforts.
- Identify creative ways to deliver programme goals.
- Monitor engagement and prevent dropouts among members.
Qualifications and experience
- Matric required; post-matric qualification is a bonus.
- Must understand issues affecting gender, children, and young women.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in community work or activism.
- Advocacy knowledge and a passion for gender equality are essential.
Competencies
- Dedicated and detail-conscious.
- Self-motivated with minimal need for supervision.
- Manages pressure and deadlines effectively.
- Proactive with strong ownership of tasks.
- Supportive and reliable team contributor.
- Understands key development and gender issues.
- Knows the local advocacy landscape and relevant networks.
- Believes in the value of advocacy for social impact.
This is an internal and external advert!
This is an EE position. Preference will be given to people with disabilities.
Closing date for applications: Thursday, 17 April 2025 at 16:30
Please forward your CV and cover letter to: recruitment@soulcity.org.za
NB: Clearly indicate the province you are applying for in your e-mail subject.
