Deadline: 18-Feb-25
Are you an adolescent girl or young woman (AGYW) aged 18 to 28 and living in Malawi, Tanzania, Cameroon, Eswatini, or Lesotho? Are you passionate about making your voice heard and leading the way in decisions that shape the lives of AGYW? This is your chance to make an impact! The Global Network of Young People Living with HIV (Y+ Global) is recruiting HER Voice Fund Ambassadors in Malawi, Tanzania, Cameroon, Eswatini and Lesotho.
The HER Voice Fund (HVF) supports the meaningful engagement of adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) and youth-led community-based organisations in Global Fund and related policy and program processes in 13 countries where the number of new HIV infections among AGYW is the highest globally and where the disparity in HIV risk between young women and men is the greatest. The HER Voice Fund is supported by ViiV Healthcare Positive Action and the Global Fund and implemented by the Global Network of Young People Living with HIV (Y+ Global).
Recognising the critical knowledge and expertise of AGYW and the importance of ethical empowerment, meaningful engagement, and leadership of AGYW in decisions that affect the lives, they are seeking to recruit HER Voice Fund Ambassadors in Malawi, Tanzania, Cameroon, Eswatini and Lesotho.
Benefits of Becoming an HVF Ambassador
- Boost your strategic communication skills by creating customised presentations and improving your public speaking.
- Develop your advocacy and leadership abilities through a thorough program designed to enhance your influence and voice within global health and rights movements.
- Engage with a broader network of initiatives centred on HIV, sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, education, and empowerment, paving the way for collaborative opportunities and global platforms.
- HVF Ambassadors receive an honorarium to compensate for their work and contribution to communication.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
- Serve as the in-country representative for the HER Voice Fund, embodying its core principles and dedicating yourself to achieving the objectives.
- Lead the creation and execution of evidence-based advocacy agendas, respectful of human rights and transformative for gender, clearly communicating the needs and priorities of adolescent girls and young women (AGYW).
- Collaborate with the Country Lead to track country commitments and plans at both national and sub-national levels.
- Engage with grantees to offer support and enhance awareness of their initiatives.
- Advocate for the Fund in media outlets and share impactful implementation stories across various communication channels.
- Possibility of joining the Project Advisory Group to assist in the grantee selection process.
- Opportunity to attend regional and global meetings to voice the priorities of adolescent girls and young women in the HIV response.
- Provide reports on the activities of grantee organisations and contribute to progress reports for the HER Voice Fund.
- Report to the HER Voice Fund Coordinator at Y+ Global.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a young woman or adolescent girl aged 18 to 28;
- Demonstrates passion and expertise in HIV prevention, SRHR, and general health;
- A self-motivated individual and dedicated team member eager to create impact;
- Proven experience in advocating for and addressing the unique needs of adolescent girls and young women;
- Understanding of local dynamics and established connections with networks and organisations focused on HIV, SRHR, and women’s health;
- Familiarity with national Global Fund processes is an asset;
- Willing to commit to a 2-year engagement with a minimum of 8 days a month;
- Dedicated to ensuring meaningful involvement of young individuals;
- Residing in Malawi, Tanzania, Cameroon, Eswatini, or Lesotho;
- Excellent English proficiency required (both written and spoken);
- Strong organisational and planning abilities;
- Competent in using computers and online communication tools, including reliable internet access and platforms such as Zoom, Google Meetings, or Microsoft Teams.
For more information, visit Y+ Global.