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  • SayPro SAVE THE CHILDREN


    SayPro is a new initiative launched by leading global brands to save the children. By supporting SayPro, companies can make a profound difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in the world.

    SayPro provides life-changing assistance to children living in challenging circumstances. With its holistic approach, SayPro creates opportunities and builds long-term solutions that will truly benefit them for years to come. By working in partnership with local organizations, Say Pro conducts comprehensive assessments that identify critical needs and enable the development of sustainable plans. Through its supportive programs, SayPro helps children overcome insurmountable obstacles and reach their full potential.

    Like many other companies feel compelled to do something about it and join hands with us as we say THANK YOU for your support!

    Yes, we’ve all heard that life is short and valuable. Well, what if we told you that it’s also precious?

    That’s exactly why SayPro exists. We know that children are a gift from God that should be cherished every day and every moment of their lives. That’s why we’re committed to helping kids in need by donating 10% of our profits to charities like UNICEF. Everyone has the ability to make a difference, and with SayPro, you can do just that – one purchase at a time!

    We don’t know about you, but we feel helpless when it comes to helping children in need. We just want to do our bit and help wherever we can. That’s why we launched SayPro, a campaign that donates money for children’s welfare every time someone buys pro-children merchandise online.

    We’re excited to see how this campaign grows!

    You know that feeling when you go online and see something so heart-touching you just can’t take your eyes off? It’s as if someone has reached into your soul and dragged it out. That’s how we feel about SayPro.

    This cause is close to our hearts and we wanted to do our bit in making the world a more humane one. We understand that if a child is not vaccinated, he becomes susceptible to a wide variety of diseases. Through this initiative, we want to raise awareness about vaccination and tell everyone that SayPro stands for saving children from preventable diseases!

    The world is a safer place when children are around, but there are many who believe that it is the duty of every parent to ensure their child’s safety and security.

    We all want our children to be happy and safe, but we also know that dangers lurk on the internet. Our SayPro app lets parents stay connected with their children everywhere, on any device. With the SayPro app installed on your kids’ devices, you will be able to track their location and access information about them at all times. Additionally, the SayPro app lets you send push notifications and SMS alerts so that you’re always aware of where your child is. The world needs more like you!

  • SayPro What is the Youth Economic Empowerment Strategy (YES)?

    The Youth Economic Empowerment Strategy, or YES for short, is a government strategy that was created in order to help young people access financial and other opportunities so as to reduce poverty and socio-economic disparities. It also aims at creating an enabling environment for entrepreneurship, job creation, affordable housing and inclusive growth. Essentially, the YES provides young people with the necessary tools, resources and learning experiences so that they can take on greater responsibilities in their communities. This includes things like skills training, business incubation and enterprise development, as well as financial literacy education. Overall, the YES is a crucial strategy for creating a more democratic and prosperous future for young people all across the globe.


    Youth unemployment is a major issue today. We all know that it has serious implications on their future and well-being, but what can be done about it?

    Attending college or university is an important step towards realizing your career goals. But choosing the right program can be overwhelming when there are so many options out there. Where should you start? What are the best courses to take? And how will these help you land a job after graduation?

    Don’t worry about any of those questions anymore! With SayPro’s Youth Economic Empowerment Strategy (YES), you’ll have all the information you need to make an informed decision about your postsecondary education path. The YES website features a wealth of valuable resources for students, including overviews of various degree programs, information about enrolment requirements, and much more. If you have any questions about pre-university programs or postsecondary degrees, our team is happy to help!

    Youth unemployment is a global issue that can only be tackled with a comprehensive strategy. And that’s exactly what the Youth Economic Empowerment Strategy (YES) is. This unique initiative aims to boost employment opportunities for youth around the world and empower them with financial literacy so they can create their own businesses.

    This program is run by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and its partners, including SayPro and UNICEF, working in close coordination with the governments of these countries. Through YES, young people will have access to training and resources that will enable them to succeed in today’s economy. Thanks to the efforts of this coordinated effort, we can dream big and make a difference together!

    Youth skills and employability are at the heart of the Youth Economic Empowerment Strategy (YES). The strategy aims to provide skills that will equip a youth for employment and success in the modern world.

    The YES plan is a comprehensive approach that includes education, training, and job placement to help youth acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in today’s competitive workforce. It also focuses on development of soft skills like communication, collaboration, and problem-solving so that young people can adapt quickly to changing workplace demands.

    The SayPro team is committed to making the YES plan a reality by providing education, training, and job placement programs that offer opportunities for youth to grow their skill sets and find rewarding careers. By investing in their future, we are helping them become economically sustainable members of society.

    Excellent question, isn’t it? All youth want is a better way of life and better prospects. And that’s precisely what the Youth Economic Empowerment Strategy (YES) is all about. It’s a comprehensive strategy that aims to bring about transformation in the socio-economic status of the youth.

    Initiated by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Employment, this strategy has been designed with holistic inputs to understand the present and future needs of the youth in our country. The goal is to improve their employability skills, empower them through innovative schemes like Self-Employment project and Entrepreneurship Development, provide them education facilities through scholarships, etc., so that they have all inclusivity that would help them run a business or even venture out on their own.

    With all these things taken into consideration, we can safely say that YES is not just another initiative but rather an initiative that will take India at par with other nations where they believe in empowering their youths by helping them live a better life style and getting employed.

    Youth unemployment is a major issue in most countries today. It not only affects the youth but also their families and society at large. The Youth Economic Empowerment Strategy (YES) was launched by the Government of India in 2015 to address this issue.

    Over 200 million youth have already registered on the YES portal and are being provided easy online registration, SMS alerts, monthly giveaways, and more so that they can remain connected with employment opportunities on a daily basis. When we say YES to youth development, we truly mean it!

  • COMMUNICATING with ADOLESCENTS about AIDS


    Ask any parent about their fears for their child, and chances are that one of them will be AIDS disease. This is a disease that can quickly spread through contact, making it one of the biggest threats to children. But how do you communicate with adolescents about it?

    SayPro is here to help! We make HIV/AIDS education fun and engaging so that kids understand the importance of keeping themselves safe. Our brochures, coloring books, games, and other resources are available in multiple languages and in many different formats to help you reach the youth in your community. And because we know how important it is to have a sense of community during these times, we donate a portion of our proceeds to support organizations working hard to end this epidemic.

    Join us today on our journey to end AIDS.

    AIDS is not just a disease that affects adults. It can also affect adolescents and young children, especially those who have weak immune systems. How do you communicate with them about it? ‘SayPro’ is a new initiative from UNICEF India, which aims to educate adolescents about AIDS and its prevention methods.

    Developed in partnership with leading global health organizations, SayPro is a comprehensive program that provides accurate information on AIDS in various languages and locales. The program leverages the power of media messaging to create awareness among adolescents and communicate easy-to-follow tips on keeping themselves safe from HIV infection.

    Whether you’re a parent or an educator, SayPro is an invaluable resource that will help you spread awareness about this life-threatening disease.

    Teenage years are synonymous with experimentation, and that means they’re also indicative of the onset of a number of health issues. From dealing with acne to craving for new flavors, it’s quite normal for your teenage counterpart to feel confused. But what if there was a way to communicate with them about AIDS in a way that won’t scare them away?

    SayPro is here! Help educate your teenage loved ones about AIDS in an interesting and engaging way by turning every conversation about HIV into an opportunity to discuss sex. The SayPro app uses fun, interactive graphics and animations to explain the basics of HIV transmission, symptoms, and treatments in an engaging way. Whether you want to talk about safe sex or you want to know how you can become an educator on the topic, Say Pro will help you do just that!

    Did you know that by communicating with young people about AIDS, you can help save lives? When you talk to teens about the disease, you’re helping educate them about how it affects their bodies and minds. You’re opening their eyes to the reality of this deadly epidemic so that they can take action to prevent themselves from getting HIV.

    Talk is not cheap, though. It costs just $10 for every person who speaks with someone about AIDS in your area, and SayPro collects that money and gives it to programs that are working hard to stop the spread of this terrible disease! Start talking today and make a difference!

    Did you know that around 2 million adolescents contract HIV every year? That’s a staggering number and the World Health Organization (WHO) has been working towards an AIDS-free generation by 2030. Do you know what’s integral in achieving this goal? You guessed it right! Educating adolescents about AIDS is critical to end the transmission of the disease. This is why SayPro, one of the leading providers of health services to adolescents, is teaming up with the WHO to spread awareness about HIV among kids.

    SayPro has come up with a brilliant idea that will hopefully help end the transmission of AIDS among teens. They’re partnering with WHO to bring an international day-long online interactive program on AIDS for young people from different countries. Who knows, maybe by 2030 we’ll have a total AIDS-free world thanks for SayPro and WHO initiatives like this one!

  • Impact of child poverty


    Child poverty is one of the most disturbing social issues in our country today. Not only does it affect a child’s standard of living and overall development, but it also has a huge psychological impact on them. In fact, according to a report published by UNICEF, child poverty is linked to a range of negative outcomes – such as lower educational attainment, increased aggression, poorer health and even crime. It’s time we stand up for the millions of children who are too young to stand up for themselves.

    SayPro is making a difference in your community by standing up for those who can’t. We’re collecting donations so that we can provide young children with essential items such as food and clothing. By simply saying “I’m poverty impacted,” businesses, individuals, and families are helping us raise awareness about this important issue and join us in our effort to end child poverty.

    Child poverty is a reality that we all know and understand to be the worst form of inequality. With the increasing number of children living in poverty, it’s a matter of concern that there isn’t enough being done to reduce this appalling statistic.

    SayPro is here to change that! We’re an online platform which provides financial assistance and resources to children who are struggling financially. We’re changing the way people think about child poverty by providing them with hope and a brighter future.

    When over 5 million children across the globe are living in poverty and unable to fulfill their basic needs, it’s our duty to do something about it. That’s why we’re committed to fighting for a world where all children can thrive.

    Whether you’re a business owner or employee, there’s a SayPro for you that will help raise awareness about this critical issue. Contact us today and join the movement!

    Child poverty is a major issue that needs to be addressed by all. SayPro understands this and is committed to wiping out child poverty in the country.

    With SayPro, every child has the chance to achieve his/her full potential. We do this by providing them with stable employment opportunities, access to education and healthcare, and ensuring that they are able to live a healthy and secure life. By investing in our children, we are not only giving them the opportunity for a brighter future, but also strengthening our communities today.

    Child poverty is all around us. And it’s affecting the way we live and how we see the world. But what can we do about it?

    It’s time to raise awareness about this important issue and join the movement! Let’s come together and make a difference!

  • SayPro REGIONAL SAFEGUARDING ADVISOR, WEST & CENTRAL AFRICA (FRENCH SPEAKING)

    Location: Burkina Faso, Central Africa Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Niger, Senegal

    About Mercy Corps

    Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

    The Program / Department / Team

    Mercy Corps implements a variety of programming throughout West Africa in response to the diverse humanitarian and long-term development needs of the region. Our diverse and expansive portfolio in the region includes ongoing or future programming in Burkina Faso, Central Africa Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Niger, Senegal. Mercy Corps is committed to delivering high quality, high impact programming that reaches communities or individuals in need, wherever they are.

    At Mercy Corps, safeguarding is a holistic term that encompasses our prevention and response around issues involving sexual exploitation and abuse of program participants, sexual harassment in the workplace, trafficking, and child safeguarding. We define safeguarding as our responsibility to ensure team members, operations and programs do not harm those we work with or put vulnerable populations at risk of abuse or exploitation. Safeguarding is a key agency priority and a critical part of our work in the Asia region. Our Global Safeguarding Team is a part of the Mercy Corps’ Ethics and Compliance department and reports to a Senior Director of Safeguarding who reports to the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer (CECO).

    The Position

    The Regional Safeguarding Advisor (RSA) will provide technical guidance and support efforts to prevent, detect, and deter safeguarding issues in Mercy Corps’ West and Central Africa programs and operations and ensure appropriate survivor support mechanisms are in place. The RSA will provide guidance and support to country teams in the region on Mercy Corps’ safeguarding approach and processes, including roll out of Safeguarding Core Standards. The RSA will support the assessment and identification of safeguarding risks to children and adults in affected populations within regional Country programs and support the development and execution of plans to mitigate these risks. They will input into key funding proposals to ensure that safeguarding risks are assessed and key safeguarding activities are appropriately resourced. The RSA will provide regular updates on safeguarding in the region and escalate any safeguarding issues to the Global Safeguarding/Ethics team.This position will work closely with program and human resource teams around systems to vet, monitor, support, advise on and improve the safeguarding systems, capacity and awareness of team members and partners, including sub-recipients, contractors, consultants and other organizations or individuals that act on behalf of, or at the direction of, Mercy Corps. The RSA will work closely with Community Accountability and Reporting Mechanism (CARM) teams to ensure that safeguarding is considered throughout CARM implementation.

    Essential Responsibilities

    TRAINING AND AWARENESS RAISING

    • Work with individuals and teams throughout the region to ensure programs and operations integrate safeguarding prevention measures and standards and respond appropriately to survivors
    • Adapt existing resources and tools (both internal and external) to the regional context
    • Support the creation and adaptation of training content and develop models for delivery, including remote and in person training
    • Support, guide and advise in-country safeguarding support roles (including Safeguarding Focal Points and Champions) with systems, processes and guidance to increase team member awareness and capacity surrounding safeguarding standards and expectations
    • Support in-country safeguarding support roles with systems, processes and guidance to increase partner awareness and capacity surrounding safeguarding standards and expectations including sub-grantees, volunteers, consultants, contractors, money transfer agencies, and daily workers
    • Give technical guidance to CARM and program teams and support work to ensure communities and participants understand their rights and reporting options and build trust around response systems and survivor support
    • In coordination with the Global Safeguarding Team and in-country safeguarding support, give training and informational sessions to leadership in countries or at a regional level as requested or available.

    SYSTEMS, PROCESSES AND TOOLS

    • Support the roll out of the Core Safeguarding Standards throughout the region
    • Support country level strategic planning around safeguarding
    • In coordination with the Global Safeguarding Team give technical guidance and advice to Country Directors and SMTs to identify country specific safeguarding strategies and prioritized activities
    • In coordination with in-country Safeguarding support, give technical guidance and input to country level and program level safeguarding risk assessments and analyses
    • Support country level safeguarding risk mitigation to ensure activities assessed as having high safeguarding risks are actively implementing prevention measures, incl. observational checklists, supervision, training and other measures
    • Proactively and reactively engage with all functions to ensure minimum mitigations measures and good practices are implemented
    • Support the country teams to provide the guidance and tools to support partners in the development of safeguarding capacity and compliance with safeguarding standards
    • Assist and advise program teams to be able to assess partners’ compliance with minimum safeguarding standards
    • Work with Human Resources and program teams in the region to develop safeguarding protocols for onboarding team members, casual workers, day laborers, consultants and volunteers
    • Work with CARM teams and program teams to ensure safeguarding is integrated in CARM systems and communications, including sensitization and consultation with communities
    • Act as a resource to senior management around safeguarding best practice and obligations under Mercy Corps’ and donor’s Safeguarding policies and response mechanisms
    • Collaborate with Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation teams around safeguarding guidelines for MEL activities in the region
    • In coordination with the investigations team, support reflection and adaptation and implementation of corrective actions following case reports when requested

    SURVIVOR RESPONSE AND SUPPORT

    • Support and give technical guidance to safeguarding Focal Points and Champions with regard to their roles as reporting avenues for Safeguarding related issues, concerns or experiences
    • Support country and investigative teams in employing a survivor-centered approach to all reports of safeguarding concerns in alignment with Mercy Corps’ investigative processes
    • Support Focal Points and Champions to ensure adequate resource mapping and processes for survivors to help ensure their safety, security and well-being. In coordination with local PSEA networks identify, map and regularly update local support services available to survivors

    ENGAGEMENT

    • Participate in and represent Mercy Corps at relevant sector groups and coordination mechanisms, including Clusters and PSEA networks and support the coordination of Safeguarding activities across the region
    • Participate in Mercy Corps’ cross-operational Global Safeguarding Task Force with key team members from across the organization
    • Participate in Mercy Corps’ regional working groups or cross-operational groups where safeguarding efforts or the safeguarding team needs representation
    • With support from the Global Safeguarding Team, provide technical support regarding donor requirements on project proposals and design
    • Support countries in establishing synergies, coordination and where possible, working groups between CARM/SG/GDI and GESI focus areas

    Supervisory Responsibility

    No direct supervision but dotted line support of and oversight of in-country safeguarding managers, focal points and champions.

    Accountability

    Reports Directly To: Director, Safeguarding

    Works Directly With: Regional leadership team, West & Central Africa Country leadership, Global Safeguarding Team; CARM Team, Program Teams, Protection Team, Security, HR and PAQ Teams

    Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

    Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

    Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

    • Bachelor’s degree required. Masters or equivalent in a field related to Humanitarian or International Development or relevant fields is preferred.
    • At least four years professional experience in development/humanitarian sector, gender based violence and/or safeguarding field; including a deep understanding of safeguarding and survivor-centered principles
    • French fluency required; fluency in additional regional languages desired
    • Excellent oral and written English skills required
    • Deep understanding of and experience with donor, regulatory and sector-wide standards, expectations and best practices regarding safeguarding.
    • Experience in emergencies, fragile states or other complex, high-risk context preferred
    • Experience conducting SEAH/safeguarding investigations preferred
    • Experience designing and delivering safeguarding training to diverse audiences, including partners
    • Ability to work in a fast paced emergency response environment and adapt to the rapidly evolving context as necessary
    • Excellent listening, interpersonal, communication and networking skills in both remote and in-person contexts
    • Analytical, problem solver, with high level of self-awareness and the maturity to deal with constructive feedback
    • Demonstrated experience adapting agency-specific safeguarding content including training, policy, awareness raising and communications tools for use by agency partners.
    • Proficiency with MS Office software required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

    Success Factors

    The successful candidate is an adaptable, opinionated, fast thinking, experienced leader. They have a thorough understanding of what it takes to deliver high-quality programs in challenging environments, and how to conduct quality management of these programs. They are excellent communicators who can inspire broad and diverse teams towards achieving a shared goal and drive a fast-paced and adaptive program. They are able to create a stimulating working environment encouraging innovation and accountability. They should be able to facilitate complex team dynamics and achieve aims, have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, good organizational skills and the ability to work independently, with a strong commitment to advancing learning in humanitarian response. They should have strong relationship-building skills and commitment to working collaboratively. They have an outstanding ability to design, implement and manage innovative programs that respond to the evolving response needs.

    Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

    The position may be based in any Mercy Corps West or Central Africa country of registration.

    Ongoing Learning

    In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

    We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

    Safeguarding & Ethics

    Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to theInteragency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere toMercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

    How to apply

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