Adolescence And Youth Officer (Zahle)

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa:     KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   The key roles and responsibilities for the Adolescent & Youth Programme Officer are:   Rôles et responsabilités :Map existing services and activities currently being available for adolescents in the Bekaa Support the identification of  suitable sites/locations to conduct mobile and satellite youth activities Support on the development of the youth mobilization strategy with the support of the Senior Community Mobilization Officer, and coordinating the youth mobilisers to effectively reach the target youth Support the identification of consultants/trainers for the youth programme Supervise the performance of all youth animators and consultants/trainers involved in the programme Support the development of youth facilitators and youth mobilisers to deliver effective training and activities for youth Support the development and delivery of trainings to youth, for example, on life skills and community mobilization Ensure liaison with other relevant SC sectors as required Ensure quality and minimum child protection standards are implemented and respected in all youth activities, including child safeguarding policy. Ensure that materials are ordered and delivered to the youth activities in a timely manner Establishing and maintaining a weekly and monthly work plan which will include weekly monitoring visits to all locations where youth activities are implemented Write bi-weekly reports Share information on field-level successes and challenges with line manager and youth focal point Document best case practices and case studies   SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) Accountability: Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved Ambition: Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others Future orientated, thinks strategically Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Willing to take disciplined risks Integrity: Honest, encourages openness and transparency QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Degree in teaching, social work or social sciences Extensive work experience of working directly with adolescents and youth Extensive work experience in training and facilitation Excellent communication skills with adolescents, youth and parents Experience in project management and supervision of staff Ability to write weekly and monthly reports Commitment  to  and  understanding  of  Save  the  Children’s  aims,  values  and principles  including rights-based approaches Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English. STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •              Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •              Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •              CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •              Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •              Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •              Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to lebanonhrz@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.