Youth Officer & Trainer

DESCRIPTION: 

MAIN DUTIES

Activity Coordination

• Support the centers’ development in terms of activities and technological upgrading, in coordination with the center team.
• Outreach to youth and encourage them to benefit from the center’s activities including workshops, campaigns, clubs, paid internships and other provided services.
• Support youth to develop their capacities on the professional and interpersonal levels with a focus on digital skills and Vocational Training
• Support the implementation of awareness-raising sessions and campaigns
• Support the implementation of Psycho-Social Support Program Components, in coordination with the PSS team.

Training

• Support and deliver employability and entrepreneurship skills training workshops following a preset curriculum
• Support and deliver Robotics, App Development, and Technology-based training workshops
• Support and deliver Vocational Training workshops in a field of his/her expertise.
• Deliver life skills training
• Contribute to enhancing and developing the current workshops with new ideas, tools and techniques.

Administration

• Support the centers’ development in terms of activities and technological upgrading
• Handle and follow up on all administrative work related to the center including the development of action plans, reporting (monthly and quarterly), and expenditure management
• Support, handle and follow up on all logistics work related to the center including required maintenance and office supplies among others
• Facilitate the implementation of project-related training workshops for staff and volunteers
• Support project internal monitoring and evaluation processes
• Participate in project meetings and UN coordination meetings/working groups at the field level and provide regular feedback
• Support correspondence with partners, in cooperation with the Programmes Coordinator…
• Represents ARCPA in related events
• Performs other job-related tasks as requested by the supervisor

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Technical

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, electronics engineering or equivalent degree
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience
• Knowledge of Arduino microcontrollers, electronics, sensors, actuators, and wiring circuits.
• Knowledge in developing mobile applications using MIT App Inventor
• Ability to design and implement robotics, IOT, and electronics projects using Arduino and MIT App Inventor
• Knowledge in entrepreneurship and employability skills such as business plans, SWOT analysis, interview skills, and others.
• Understanding of the most-in-demand vocational training workshops based on the current market needs.

Interpersonal

• Fluent in Arabic and English
• Coaching and mentorship skills
• Team player with the ability to deliver information to different age groups
• Excellent reporting skills
• Able to work under pressure
• A positive character that can provide inspiration for youth

WORKING RELATIONS

• Youth and Children
• Local municipalities, popular committees, and NGOs
• Activists, Trainers, Facilitators, Artists, and Community Actors
• Project team members

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The incumbent is required to work 6 days a week
• Working hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the winter season and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the summer season
• Preference will be given to those residing in Wadi El-Zeini or surrounding areas and to males