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Programs Assistant: Drug & Substance Abuse Program (Volunteer x1: Harare): Action for Youth Foundation Trust

Action for Youth Foundation T…

Expires: 30 Mar 2025

Full Time

Harare

Other

job Description

Due Date: 30 March 2025

Reports to: The District Programs Coordinator

Action for Youth Foundation Trust is a registered not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that seeks to create a safe and conducive violent-free environment for Youths living with HIV, Orphans and Vulnerable Children and Youths in Key & Vulnerable Populations in Zimbabwe.

Action for Youth Foundation Trust is looking for a Programs Assistant who will be supporting the Programs Coordinator in implementing Action for Youth Foundation Trust's Drug & Substance Abuse Prevention activities under the Churches & Communities Initiative at voluntary basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities:
- Training of students, religious leaders, teachers and communities on the effects of drug & substance abuse.
- Facilitating during community dialogues on effects of drug and substance abuse.
- Attending training and disseminating feedback to the program staff.
- Report writing after activities.
- Providing counseling and referral services to Young People who use drugs.
- Assisting the Programs Coordinator in preparing workplans and budgets.
- Finance requests, program execution, and liquidation in accordance with the organization's finance procedures and timelines.
- Assisting in facilitating Stakeholder engagement on drug risk reduction and policing.
- Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

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Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience

- At least a Degree in Social Work or Psychology or any other social science is a must.
- At least 2 years of experience working with an organization that provides support to the Young People who Use Drugs.
- CPD Certificate in Mental Health Counseling or equivalent is an added advantage.
- Recent graduates are the most preferred.

How to Apply

To apply send your resume and application letter as a single pdf to recruitment@actionforyouthfoundationtrust.org on or before the end date. Indicate the position applied in the subject line.

Action for Youth Foundation Trust has zero-tolerance to Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and HIV, Stigma & Discrimination.

Visit our website on https://actionforyouthfoundationtrust.org

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Job overview

  • Location

    Harare

  • Job Type

    Full Time

  • Expiry Date

    30 Mar 2025

  • Date Posted

    28 Mar 2025