YOUTH ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Objective 1: Responsible for the implementation of youth engagement and Participatory Action Research (PAR)

• Lead the youth engagement and PAR project implementation, follow up on plans, reports, and activities;
• Ensure continuous engagement, participation and consultation of youth stakeholders in all steps of the project planning and implementation;
• Promote a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions;
• Support participants plan the Participatory Action Research and advocacy initiatives at community level;
• Support the youth to engage with the local government and community stakeholders to disseminate the PAR findings and implement advocacy initiatives;
• Coach the youth to utilize evidence and best practices to engage with the local stakeholders to plan and implement local advocacy projects;
• Mobilize the youth by connecting them with a range of local and national youth networks to strengthen their advocacy efforts while offering them the chance to share experiences, acquire new skills and raise their voices in youth forums;
• Actively contribute to project planning and adaptation of the project approaches in line with youth participants priorities and needs;
• Provide guidance to the hub coordinators on referrals to other sectors;
• Representing the project to different stakeholders in the different areas of implementation: partners, CSOs, CBOs, municipalities, community leaders and youth;
• Lead the relationship with youth participants and local stakeholders to ensure achievement of the project objectives within agreed upon timeframe;
• Strengthen the understanding of community development, youth engagement and ownership and of social sustainability among the stakeholders in the areas of intervention;
• Support the coordination, preparation and facilitation of all events related to the project (meetings, workshops, trainings, consultations, national stakeholders meeting);
• Conduct regular field visits, provide coaching and technical support on an ongoing basis and ensure implementation of effective coordination mechanisms;
• Identify areas in need of capacity building of youth and CBOs;
• Ensure implementation of code of conduct, internal Child Protection policy and PSEAH policy;
• Abide by the security policies and procedures and report any incidents or breaches to line manager and / or security manager.

Obective 2: Supporting the Project Manager and project team in the follow up of the project requirements

• Work with Youth Project Manager and other departments on reporting requirements of the project;
• Provide inputs to the Youth Project Manager to ensure budget follow-up and monitoring of expenditures in line with donor requirements;
• When required, participate to meetings and follow-up with the donor, including monitoring visits;
• Ensure all project deliverables and activities are in line with donor and TDH IT requirements;
• Support the logistic, procurement and financial issues related to all project activities and events;
• Collaborate with MEAL team and other colleagues to identify lessons learned and recommendations to continuously improve the project.
• Collaborate with Communication and Advocacy Officer on all communication, visibility and advocacy requirements.
• Regularly participate to management meetings to update colleagues on project updates and progress.

And any other duties seemed relevant to the position and assigned by your manager.

Diploma, Education Level & Minimum Experience

Bachelor degree in Behavioral and Social Science, preferable in Social Work or community development, or any other related field

Experience of minimum 3 years in Youth Engagement and Community Development work, mainly in youth engagement and mobilization;

Proven experience in management and mentorship of youth and volunteers

Experience with Participatory Action Research (PAR) is a significant asset

Required Knowledge & Competencies

Knowledge:

• Good understanding of community development and civic engagement concepts and practices
• Knowledge of Social Research methodologies and Qualitative data analysis
• Trained on advocacy and communication skills
• Trained on community engagement
• Trained on gender, inclusion and GBV in a plus
• Understanding of humanitarian response, coordination mechanism, humanitarian reform and actions

Competencies:

• Fluent in Arabic, Good English speaking & writing skills
• Driving License
• Pack Office

• Experience working on Participatory Approaches with youth

• Good skills in data management and analysis, logistics, administration procedures, initiatives and advocacy campaigns, training and facilitation, reporting, documentation, and archiving
• Solid communication, interpersonal, negotiation and relation management skills and experience
• Proven ability to work effectively and sensibly in cross-cultural settings and complex environments
• Development facilitation skills , including catalyzing, connecting, and building the capacity of community groups
• Experience in building and maintaining relationships and networks with individuals, communities and development partners

• Soft skills:

  Result Driven, Team Work, Planning and Organizing, Communication