KFUK-KFUM Global (YGlobal) is looking for two professionals to join an international project with a holistic approach to SRHR. The project addresses both the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young people and their social and economic wellbeing in all aspects of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is part of Norec’s exchange programs. 

The following positions are available: 

• SRHR and SDG Advisor with Youth Peacemakers Tanzania, Lushoto.   
• SRHR and SDG Advisor with Kenya YWCA, based in Nairobi, Mombasa or Kisumu (location will be decided by YWCA Kenya after recruitment).  

For both positions, tasks include: 

• Develop and perform trainings, workshops and other activity-based sessions for both staff, volunteers and youth, in order to raise awareness and mobilize for advocacy change 
• Assist and lead processes of developing resource materials, such as training manuals, campaign guides, and advocacy tools
• Organise campaigns to raise awareness about SRHS and to increase knowledge among youth
• Mobilize and include broader groups of young people in the organisations as ways of further empowering youth on SRHR and the SDGs 
• Support the establishment of groups on matters of SRHR and SDGs, such as youth policy expert groups, sports teams, saving and investment groups and other clubs 
• Work with local stakeholders in the local communities to create strong networks working on SRHR
• Upon return to Norway, share experiences among the staff and volunteers for a period of two months
• Support partners in social media engagement related with the project

The following are essential requirements for both positions: 

• Aged 25 – 35 years
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, health science or other relevant fields for the positions 
• Professional work experience and preferably experience from volunteering in organisations 
• Knowledge of SRHR and gender equality related issues, and can adapt topics into other components in the SDGs using different working methods  
• Open minded and willing to adapt to new cultural contexts and to work with all people regardless of race, gender, ethnics, religion and country  
• Flexible and ready to perform different tasks and travel into different areas  
• Able to work independently and take initiative 
• Very good interpersonal and communication skills, and willing to learn 
• Work well in a team 
• Fluent in oral and written English 
• Must have long term residency in Norway 

All positions are for 12 months, start date 15 August 2025. 10 months in the host country and two months of work in YGlobal (Oslo) after coming home. Participation in a preparatory course by Norec is mandatory. Participants receive a salary in accordance with Norec’s regulations. In addition, housing, travel and insurance are covered by the programme. 

Application deadline 28^th of April. Send CV and cover letter to joseph.chileshe@kfuk-kfum.no . Please indicate which position(s) you are applying for. Please submit the documents in English, as the partner organizations will take part in the recruitment process.

About the participating organisations:

KFUK-KFUM Global (Yglobal) is a development and solidarity organisation, working for peace and justice with a particular emphasis on young people.  We partner with YMCAs and YWCAs in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. KFUK-KFUM Global has more than 15 years’ experience of running exchange programmes. 

Youth PeaceMakers (YPM) Tanzania is a youth-oriented organisation that provides space for interreligious, intergenerational, international, interracial platform. The vision is to be a lead organisation that values for Peace and Justice for all. YPM focuses on providing knowledge, skills and empowerment to youth, women and the community on issues of economic justice, climate justice and democratic citizenship. 

The Young Women’s Christian Association of Kenya (YWCA of Kenya) is a community organisation whose mission is to empower girls and young women to attain holistic growth through skills development, provision of safe spaces and advocacy.