About NACOSA:
We started as a convention intent on bringing together organisations working on HIV. We now render services and disburse funds towards a coordinated response to HIV, TB and GBV as public health threats. As an organization, we work at national, provincial local and community levels and strive to embody the ideal spirit of NACOSA. We strive to live our values and philosophy in every interaction and task. NACOSA has a zero-tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH), and related abuse of power and is committed to protecting its staff and all people receiving services through our programs from this type of misconduct.
Our Values
We recognize and respect the agency, dignity and strength of communities and people, we are connected to and grounded in communities, we value and embrace inclusion, diversity, and transformation,
we put people first,
The duties and responsibilities of the Gender Based Violence (GBV) Ambassador will include, but not limited to:
- Engage at community level, coordinate daily awareness raising sessions and provide sufficient information on GBV services.
- Map out community structures and identify hotspots around health facilities and clinics.
- Participate in community engagement sessions and create awareness on gender-based violence through health talks, awareness programmes, workshops or educational sessions in collaboration with response team and/or other service providers
- Implement dialogues at local schools and capacitate the Learner Support Agents by providing training on gender-based violence.
- Provide support to individuals with health seeking behaviors through linkages and referrals to service points.
- Support community tracing of survivors for linkage to follow up services
- Ensure good working relationships are maintained with all stakeholders at Department of Health facilities and local communities
- Maintain relationships with stakeholders through attendance at intersectoral meetings
- Perform irregular, one time and special request tasks related to the department as a whole.
Required qualifications, skills, and experience.
- Matric certificate or equivalent NQF qualification.
- A minimum of 2 years working in the community supporting HIV related programmes
- An understanding and background of the local community dynamics, socio-cultural practices, community gatekeepers, social influencers and community hotspot areas.
- Ability to work independently but contribute to the district goals and outcomes
- Ability to work within a team, network and engage the community
- Knowledge of gender-based violence and the local context of the community.
- Previous working experience in an NGO/NPO field will be advantageous
- Be fully conversant in spoken and written English and 1 other South African language with the ability to communicate at ease at all levels
- Valid driver’s license and own vehicle will be advantageous
Personal Competencies
- Show sensitivity to cultural norms and practice
- Have the ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of individuals
- Good knowledge of the area
PLEASE NOTE:
Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the employment equity plan and targets of NACOSA. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply. NACOSA is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated
In the event that you do not hear from us after 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. NACOSA reserves the right to amend and/or withdraw adverts at any time without notification. NACOSA respects the privacy of its stakeholders and will treat all personal information provided in line with our recruitment policy and in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act.
As part of our hiring process, NACOSA will inquire during reference checks for information about job applicants’ reference persons regarding any finding of sexual exploitation, abuse, and/or harassment as well as any other forms of misconduct.
