Key Duties and Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Mobilize and engage youth participants of the program in collaboration with concerned stakeholders and teams
\nProvide technical leadership, guidance, and strategic direction, and ensure appropriate support for the implementation of program activities to increase engagement among community leaders, key community figures, CBO leaders, religious leaders, and youth uptake of community service and job preparedness interventions.
\nConduct stakeholder mapping on organizations working in the program implementation area related to community services.
\nLead the identification of needs and barriers for the youth community services in each intervention Woreda and city, and design a strategy.
\nWork closely with partners to increase awareness of, demand for, and access to youth community services;
\nSupport closely the youth leaders, Kebele and implementation teams in mobilizing and engaging youth leaders in community services
\nIdentify appropriate strategies to address demand generation and community mobilization bottlenecks that act as an obstacle to effective community service.
\nEnsure the needs of young people identified and met accordingly through appropriate program channels.
\nFacilitate the identification needs; develop tools, guides and approaches, and capacity strengthening plans to enhance the capacity of both program staff, youth and youth serving organizations, and government stakeholders on institutionalizing youth community service and to facilitate knowledge transfer.
\nDocument and maintain an inventory of successful tools and approaches for demand generation and community mobilization\/engagements.
\nWork with the program Team to design and implement a plan to track data\/results related to community service and community mobilization activities .
\nEnsure that the IEC\/BCC material developed considering young people\u2019s social, economic and emotional skills, enabling them to make positive choices, manage change and navigate risk.
\nEnsure effective partnership with all Stakeholders and proactively engage in organizing forums with partners to ensure ownership of other organizations.
\nFacilitate trainings, review, and experiences sharing meetings to facilitate youth program implementation and improve performance.
\nReview existing learning and best practices and articulate key barriers for youth access to community service and employment opportunities. Share evidence and best practices, what works well about youth empowerment for other program team.
\nIdentify model youth community service locations, organize experience sharing and facilitate learning;
\nIn collaboration with the program team, contribute to the development of work-plans and annual implementation plans that are consistent with the activity goals and objectives;
\nOrganizes and reports feedback relating to the youth perception of the community service, youth unemployment and other services provided by the program to inform the management decision-making process.
\nProvide timely response, feedback and support to senior program personnel\u2019s and focal persons on technical and management matters relevant to program implementations ensuring they are advised of all developments and problems.
\nWorking closely with MEL, contribute for tracking and documentation of achievements and challenges including key learnings and best practices. Ensure compliance with M&E and donor requirements.
\nContribute to the development and timely submission of written reports, including partner reports and oral presentations on the project. Prepare periodic update reports on project successes, challenges facing the project, and progress toward meeting deliverables.
\nPerform other assignments given by the cluster manager\/CEYM Advisor
\nAbout You
\nRequired Qualifications and Experience<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in social work, education, International Development, Development Studies, or other related fields.
\nMinimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in youth development, community engagement, or similar programs.
\nDemonstrated experience in implementing youth-focused programs and community mobilization initiatives.
\nStrong background in demand generation, community engagement, and service delivery strengthening.
\nExperience working on donor-funded projects is an asset.
\nProven experience in capacity building, training, and facilitation across diverse groups.
\nStrong monitoring, evaluation, and reporting experience.
\nExcellent communication, coordination, and documentation skills.
\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
\nSkills and Competencies<\/p>\n
Strong interpersonal and networking skills
\nAnalytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
\nResults-oriented with a proactive approach
\nStrong organizational and time management skills
\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
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