**Passionate for change? **

Apply to become a Youth Champion for Safe abortion under Youth Access!

1. INTRODUCTION

YUWA is established in 2009 which is a registered, a not-for-profit, purely youth-run and youth led organization working to promote youth participation through empowerment and advocacy. The word “YUWA” has its roots in the Nepali language referring to youths. The key mission of the organization is to empower youth to strengthen their involvement in various socio-political issues and commitment for change. Also, YUWA advocates for sustainable engagement of youths of all backgrounds at all levels. Since its formal establishment, YUWA has concentrated upon holistic youth issues and is especially working on three thematic issues: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Active Citizenship and Research Unit.

2. BACKGROUND

YUWA is conducting a project named “Youth Access” that aims to reduce unsafe abortion and related morbidity and mortality for girls and young women through increased access to safe abortion-related information and services in Birgunj Metropolitan city, of Parsa District. Along with youth empowerment and strengthening their involvement in different training session, the project seeks changes in the knowledge, attitude and perception among people regarding safe abortion.

3. POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Youth Champion

Duration: 1st August 2023 – 31st April 2024

Commitment: At least 9-10 hours per week on average

Duty Station: Based on Birgunj

*Stipend will be provided during implementation of action plan.

4. SCOPE OF WORK

• Attend all training sessions and orientations on safe abortion to gain comprehensive knowledge and understanding of safe abortion practices.
• Prepare a detailed action plan to implement innovative interventions at the community level with the support of other Youth Champions and project staff.
• Coordinate and run different social media campaigns related to safe abortion.
• Conduct discussion programs with young people, at community level, about safe abortion.
• Submit monthly activity reports, provide updates to the Local Coordinator and Project Officer, and attend monthly meetings to discuss progress and challenges.
• Implement the developed Plan of Action with the support of other Youth Champions and project staff.
• Contribute actively during the evaluation phase of the project, providing insights, feedback, and support to assess the effectiveness of the interventions.
• Ensure goodwill and welfare of the organization and follow its core values.
• Attend organizational meetings and abide by all organizational policies.
• Attend organizational meetings and actively engage in YUWA's programs related to safe abortion, supporting their success through active participation and assistance.

5. TIMEFRAME

The timeframe of work will be nine months starting from 1st August 2023 to 31st April 2024.

6. DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

• CV (Curriculum Vitae) of the person

** Note: This is not a full-time job but a voluntary position with minimum monthly stipend provision.**

Application Link: https://tinyurl.com/YouthChampions3rdBatch

Application Deadline: 15th July 2023 (11:59 PM, NST)