Youth Engagement Coordinator (Jordan Nationals)

Job Description

Youth Engagement Coordinator (Jordan Nationals)Location:Amman, Jordan * Lead the youth engagement the implementation of related activities, follow up on plans, reports, and assigned tasks. * 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 advocacy initiatives at community level; * Support the youth to engage with the local government and community stakeholders to 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, and internal Child Protection policy. * Abide by the security policies and procedures and report any incidents or breaches to line manager and / or security manager. * Work with Project Manager and other departments on reporting requirements of the project; * Provide inputs to 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 PLANJO 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. * Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in a humanitarian context, specifically in project coordination, management, lobbying and advocacy, and meaningful youth participation * 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 action * Experience in Education in emergency programming * Experience in networking with CSOs and relevant governmental institutions * Bachelor degree (master?s degree is an asset) in social work, psychology, sociology, international relations or any other related field * Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel * Fluent in Arabic, Good English speaking & writing skills * 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 catalysing, 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 * Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations. * Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas. * Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises. * Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.Type of Role: Fixed-term Job**

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