Youth Programs

Technical Assistant


Host Organization: Botswana Family Welfare Association (BOFWA)
Country: Botswana
 
Position Description:
  • Conduct computer training (MS Word, Excel, Publisher, Access and Powerpoint) for BOFWA service delivery officers and staff
  • Produce quarterly bulletins for information sharing with community,partners and donors
  • Assist management in compiling presentations and reports
  • Maintain and update BOFWA's existing website
  • Establish an online youth discussion forum

Qualifications:
  • Background in marketing, communications, web design or information technology
  • Knowledge and interest of HIV/AIDS issues and youth
  • Strong computer, IT and web management skills
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Information management and networking skills
 
Host Organization Details: BOFWA provides information and services on sexual and reproductive Health. The approach specifically targets young people who are vulnerable to HIV infection due to unprotected sex which also leads to unplanned pregnancy, which comes with psychological, social and physical consequences. BOFWA believes that knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and access to such services are fundamental human rights.
BOFWA also believes that a balance between the population of the world, its natural resources and productivity is a necessary condition for human happiness, prosperity and peace.
BOFWA's objectives include:
 
  • to collect and advance information on sexual and reproductive health issues and responsible parenthood in the interest of family welfare and community well-being
  • to advocate for, and promote the provision of sexual and reproductive health services
  • to promote the right to knowledge and the practice of family planning as a basic human right
  • to promote and provide training to the association's volunteers in the implementation of its programs
     
The intern will work with BOFWA to ensure that information management and dissemination is efficient and effective in order to increase communication among staff members and relevant stakeholders.
 

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