Shanice Kasura

• Youth Leadership and Engagement: Led project management efforts for the UNITED Movement collaboration with Y+ Global, facilitating adolescent and young people's (AYP) leadership in SRHR and HIV advocacy. Supported regional engagement by coordinating key advocacy platforms, enhancing youth participation in initiatives such as the ESA Ministerial Commitment and Education Plus, and facilitating leadership in regional processes like Youth Connekt and the Pan-African Conference on Girls' and Women's Education.
• Advocacy and Partnerships: Expanded UNICEF's collaboration with youth-led SRHR and HIV organizations, managing administrative tasks for partnership agreements. Provided logistical and programmatic support for youth-led advocacy, contributing to the development of capacity-building products, and participating in UNICEF's regional gender adolescent working group.
• Social and Behavior Change (SBC) and Knowledge Management: Contributed to regional SRHR and HIV SBC strategies for adolescents, engaging youth in SBC consultations, supporting fundraising efforts, and helping launch the HIV and SRHR SBC chatbot. Led the planning and dissemination of knowledge products, such as Radio 4000 listening parties (in 4 countries) and newsletters, ensuring that multiplatform content was relevant and responsive to adolescent needs.
• Project Management and Strategic Planning: Actively contributed to the HIV Section's workplan development, midyear and annual reviews, and provided inputs for country office reporting. Supported biweekly HIV Section meetings as a chair and notetaker, and managed key knowledge dissemination events across UNICEF country offices.
• Professional Development: Completed several UNV eCAMPUS courses, participated in technical support missions, and co-authored a journal article focused on youth-led engagement and advocacy. Collaborated with technical colleagues across various sectors to broaden expertise.

• Youth Engagement and Leadership: Supported the Ground UP collaboration with Y+ Global, enhancing leadership among adolescents and young people in SRHR and HIV initiatives. Organized and facilitated youth leadership workshops, contributed to the UNITED movement, and provided logistical support for regional youth-led advocacy efforts.
• Advocacy and Partnerships: Engaged with key stakeholders to expand UNICEF's collaboration on youth-led SRHR and HIV projects. Facilitated adolescent participation in regional opportunities, contributed to the ESA Ministerial Commitment and Education Plus Initiative, and supported regional UN partners in promoting youth leadership.
• Project Management and Knowledge Management: Provided project management support for SRHR and HIV-related Social Behaviour Change (SBC) activities, including developing youth-led social accountability programs and knowledge management initiatives like Radio 4000 and the Think Tank on targeting HIV interventions. Facilitated internal and external dissemination events for knowledge products and supported youth engagement at global forums, such as ICASA.
• Capacity Building: Led and supported capacity-building initiatives to enhance the competencies of UNICEF colleagues and partners in youth-led advocacy. Developed capacity-building tools and facilitated opportunities for professional growth within the organization.
• Strategic Planning: Actively contributed to the HIV Section's rolling workplan development, midyear and annual reviews, and participated in HIV Section meetings. Supported planning and knowledge-sharing initiatives aimed at improving adolescent SRHR and HIV outcomes.

• Conducted civil registration of births and deaths, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements
• Managed administrative tasks, including filing, printing certificates, and maintaining records
• Participated in the registration of the recognized Shona community in collaboration with UNHCR and KNHCR
• Resolved customer issues and provided efficient customer service to ensure satisfaction.
• Improved customer satisfaction with timely and accurate registration services, addressing inquiries professionally.

• Supported the implementation of strategies and activities addressing the prevention of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) against vulnerable girls, women, refugees, and victims of human trafficking.
• Participated in trainings, workshops, and advocacy efforts aimed at raising awareness about gender inequality and SGBV, including organizing events such as the 14 Days of Activism.
• Managed a 24-hour hotline to provide immediate access to necessary services, including referrals and safe shelter for SGBV survivors.
• Developed and disseminated content for awareness campaigns on SGBV through social media, newsletters, and media relations.
• Assisted in mapping rape hotspots and creating a database of shelters to support shelter mapping initiatives.
• Collaborated with national and non-state actors for resource mobilization, shelter development, and SGBV case referrals.
• Advocated with duty bearers and policy makers, including the National Gender and Equality Commission, to improve legal policies and shelter provision for SGBV survivors.
• Supported the creation of standards and guidelines for shelter registration, working with partners such as the State Department for Gender.
• Compiled and maintained reports and data for project tracking and national referral mechanisms.

• Developed a comprehensive Gender-Based Violence (GBV) referral database by collecting, verifying, and updating services across the country, ensuring accurate and accessible information for survivors of SGBV.
• Identified and sourced web developers for the design of the organization's website, evaluating portfolios, and managing communications between developers and leadership.
• Coordinated logistics for the organization's bank account setup by liaising with NIC/NCBA Bank and government authorities, ensuring compliance with NGO regulations.
• Actively participated in board meetings, contributing to discussions on strategic initiatives and drafting key documents, such as letters to the NGO Board, for official processes.
• Led efforts to organize and document mentorship strategy plans, collaborating with colleagues to finalize drafts and incorporate feedback.
• Maintained effective communication with team members and external stakeholders, including SGBV service providers, to continually update the GBV referral database.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully managed the creation and organization of the GBV referral database, improving the accessibility of support services for survivors.
• Streamlined the process of securing necessary documents and approvals for CWRA's operational activities, including banking and web development.