We are looking for dynamic, committed and passionate girls  to join Restless Development as Girl Champions. The Girl Champions will be based in Project Implementation Districts of Moroto, Napak, Jinja, Mayuge and Jinja City. The Girl Champions’ skills will be enhanced in the Girl-led research methodology, green entrepreneurship, climate activism, digital advocacy, story-telling among others. The Champions will be mentored and will also mentor fellow girls in their communities and they will get exposure through being part of national and regional and global platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the Girl-led research & needs assessment training.
• Participate in the training on green entrepreneurship, career skills, climate activism, advocacy, story-telling and organizing.
• The Girl Champions will co-lead an inclusive Girl-led needs assessment and evidence-building to analyze the current situation and barriers, local needs and opportunities. The Girl Champions will collect data, analyse, validate it and hold national and community dialogues on the research findings.
• Conduct Community dialogues on gender norms that limit girls’ contributions to climate solutions, and how to actively engage men and boys as well as girls and women in climate activism.
• Lead the development of climate action plans and co-create climate innovations through participatory “lab” process that can pitch for grants and support.
• Facilitate peer to peer support groups and conduct mentorship sessions to reach out the intended program coverage.
• Will co-create a Global Girls Climate Manifesto and translate it into an actionable plan to voice and launch it at national and international climate events for action.
• Participate in community-level coalitions to enable them to engage in and influence national networks, platforms and dialogues, organized by government, private sector as well as other civil society actors.
• Ensure the safety of fellow Girl Champions and community members.
• Skills and experience

  Essential:

  • Are between 18-24 years old.
  • Are passionate and driven about youth development and the role of young people as partners and leaders in decision-making.
  • Completed at least O-level education, current student or equivalent work experience in youth engagement.
  • Current resident of Jinja City, Jinja, Napak, Moroto and Mayuge districts is a MUST.
  • Fluent in English and the local language of your district.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  Desirable:

  • Have enough time and capacity to commit to the programme from start to finish.
  • Passionate about climate justice, advocacy and community engagement.
  • Have some expertise or experience in knowledge/understanding of climate change, climate justice or have been involved in advocacy work at any level.
  • Girls from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply for this opportunity.