The YQA is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates who wish to be considered as full-time Social Worker for the organisation starting September 2025.
A. Candidates should:
- have a strong interest in LGBTQIA+ issues, gender, human rights and HIV/AIDS;
- have a network working with LGBTQIA+ communities;
- be passionate about improving the health and well-being of trans and gender-diverse people and communities;
- have good communication and interpersonal skills; and
- be computer literate.
B. Candidates should possess a diploma in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, Sociology, Health Care or equivalent/any other qualification acceptable to the organisation. It would be an advantage if the candidate has experience working in community empowerment activities.
The onus to demonstrate the above requirements rests on the candidates.
DUTIES
The incumbent will, inter-alia, be required to:
- Plan, coordinate, manage and implement safe spaces with LGBTQIA+ individuals.
- Plan and implement empowerment activities and mobilise LGBTQIA+ communities accordingly.
- Liaise with resource persons/organisations to provide quality empowerment to LGBTQIA+ communities.
- Monitor and evaluate beneficiaries’ progress and modify intervention plans accordingly.
- Identify LGBTQIA+-friendly organisations and companies in Mauritius and network with them to promote a safe and inclusive Mauritius.
- Provide individual and/or group listening services as and when required.
- Maintain accurate records and report on beneficiaries’ status.
- Act as a key worker and cooperate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Creating digital content and maintaining community linkages through social media.
- Fully participate in meetings and workshops organised by partner organisations and different Ministries/Departments to promote LGBTQIA+ visibility, inclusion and empowerment.
- Provide peer support to LGBTQIA+ people.
- Refer and accompany beneficiaries to community services to help them recover.
- Act as facilitator/trainer occasionally to share information with beneficiaries and LGBTQIA+ communities.
The Social Worker (Trans Empowerment) shall receive a basic salary of MUR 22,925 per month and will additionally be entitled to a transport and phone allowances while performing their duties.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should submit their written application containing personal details together with copies of educational certificates and evidence of experience no later than 15 August 2025 by email to the Young Queer Alliance at info@youngqueeralliance.com. Candidates should mention the post for which they are applying.
NOTE: The Young Queer Alliance reserves the right NOT to make any appointment following the advertisement. For additional information, please get in touch with us at (+230) 5802 8357.
The YQA is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on one’s age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex characteristics, physical condition, religious or cultural beliefs, ethnicity, marital status, etc.
22 July 2025
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