The Youth Networker plays an important role in advancing meaningful youth participation and leadership across IPPF Africa Region. Working within the Membership Support & Development Team, the postholder will strengthen IPPF Africa Region's youth network (Youth Action Movement/YAM), support Member Associations to embed youth-led approaches, and ensure that young people's voices influence programmes, advocacy, governance, and accountability mechanisms. This is a development opportunity designed for an emerging young professional (at most 25 years old at the time of application in line with IPPF's Youth Inclusion Initiative) who is passionate about SRHR, youth leadership, and social justice. The role offers hands-on experience in programme coordination, advocacy, partnership building, and youth engagement. Deliverables: organize youth action for a vibrant, inclusive IPPF youth network; support integration of youth perspectives into regional programmes, advocacy, communications and workshops; strengthen youth leadership pathways through mentorship and regional network development; champion safe, inclusive youth participation within the Secretariat while supporting safeguarding, diversity and anti-racist practices; support Member Associations to develop youth networks. Essential skills: a degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, International Development, Youth Development, Human Rights, Gender Studies, Communications or a related field; fluency in English, French or Portuguese (two languages an advantage); experience with youth-led organizations, youth networks, community groups or civil society; demonstrated commitment to SRHR, gender equality, youth empowerment and social justice; strong interpersonal, facilitation, networking and stakeholder engagement skills; competence in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the IPPF Personio careers portal: https://ippf.jobs.personio.com/job/2731806?apply=