About Generation Alive (GAL)
Generation Alive (GAL) is a feminist organization of dynamic young women working to advance the rights of girls and women in Zambia. We focus on leadership development, health, gender equality, governance, climate justice, economic strengthening and digital literacy in our work.
We promote equality and fight injustices that inhibit women and girls from enjoying their rights. GAL strengthens the collective voice, power, and influence of girls and women by enabling them to make informed choices, participate in decision-making, mobilize, and take collective action. Our feminist approach is grounded in transforming social norms, addressing unequal power relations, and ensuring inclusivity, intersectionality, and diversity.
Purpose of the Role
The Programmes Officer will lead the integration and promotion of GAL’s thematic areas in line with our strategic priorities. The role requires a committed feminist who can design, implement, and advocate for transformative interventions, build the capacity of young people, women, staff, and partners, and drive programmes that are inclusive, rights-based, and sustainable.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and support programme and policy initiatives advancing women’s and girls’ rights at local, national, and international levels.
- Integrate economic strengthening and digital business models into programme delivery to support young women’s livelihoods.
- Lead safeguarding initiatives to ensure the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of young people in all interventions.
- Develop and implement advocacy and campaign strategies amplifying the voices of young people and marginalized groups.
- Support resource mobilization efforts including proposal writing and donor engagement.
- Produce timely, high-quality programme reports and knowledge products for donors and partners.
- Facilitate capacity-building sessions for staff, young people, and partners.
- Coordinate research efforts to generate evidence for advocacy, campaigns, and policy reform.
- Represent GAL in strategic meetings, coalitions, and advocacy platforms.
- Document and disseminate lessons learned, best practices, and innovations to strengthen programming impact.
Person Specification
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Gender, Development Studies, Social Work, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in programme management, preferably in women’s rights, youth empowerment, or feminist organizations.
- Proven track record in economic strengthening, digital business integration, and child and youth-focused programming.
- Demonstrated experience in advocacy, campaigns, and policy influencing.
- Experience building and managing partnerships, coalitions, and networks.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and their application in programming.
- Familiarity with donor requirements and experience in resource mobilization.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong feminist values with the ability to integrate feminist approaches across programming.
- Excellent facilitation, participatory engagement, and community mobilization skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs.
- Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive, collaborative team.
- Demonstrated commitment to intersectionality, diversity, and inclusion.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae highlighting how you meet the criteria in this job description to:
generationalivezambia@gmail.com
copy: info@gal.org
Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director
Generation Alive
Plot 8161 Off Buluwe Road
Woodlands, Lusaka
For queries contact +260 211 269825.
GAL is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, promotion, termination, leave, training, and apprenticeship. GAL makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and needs at the time.
