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Child and Youth Development Coordinator

Position Title:Child and Youth Development Coordinator

Duty Station: Uganda

Organization:SOS Children’s Villages

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

Application Deadline:09.01.2015

Job ID:1032

Brief Company Profile:

SOS Children’s Villages is a worldwide, independent, non-governmental social development organization that has been working to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of children since 1949. The focus of our work is the care for children without parental care and those at risk of losing the care of their parents. SOS Childrens Villages Uganda is searching for qualified persons to fill in the following positions.

 Application Instructions:

    Apply online on a date not later than January 09, 2015.

    Your CV/resume should include your contact information and 3 work related references.

    Please upload your CV/resume in PDF or Word Format.

Job Responsibilities:

1.Leads the Youth Development Process of the National Association:

·             Oversee the implementation of the Youth policy, ensuring that all processes as outlined are carried out professionally.

·             Lead the formulation of an active and productive programme for youth development.

·             Supports Family Based care managers in handling issues concerning properties inherited and owned by youth, ensuring that such properties are well-secured.

·             Oversee youth resettlement process from the program ensuring that proper support and procedures are provided to the youth.

2. Promotes Educational and Careers Development:

·             Leads the development of a dynamic career guidance and development package built on a clear understanding of youth skills, abilities.

·             Actively support the search and placement for educational and training opportunities ensuring that youth participate in choosing their areas of study.

·             Leads official correspondence and liaison processes with contact persons in SOS Kinderdorf International, colleges and universities abroad, maintaining a good level of knowledge about the youth living and studying abroad.

3. Support the Search for Job and Occupational Placement:

·             Develops packages, awareness talks and training based on current needs, and works with Youth Co-workers to implement and improve job search skills e.g. information search, application and curriculum vitae writing skills, interview skills through mock interviews, etc.

·             Develop business start-up skills training in view of writing business plans and proposals, approaches for financing etc.

·             Identify apprenticeship placements, and short work experience programmes by providing needed backup documentation, references or other needed communications.

4. Promote good relations among the youth:

·             Organize meetings with various youth categories in conjunction with Family Based Care Managers and Youth Care Co-workers, ensuring that the National Director meets with all youth (in various categories) and that key issues are featured on such agenda.

·             Facilitate regular and meaningful meetings among the youth and alumina, meetings with various key staff at which their voice and needs can be heard and dealt with.

·             Maintain an updated database for the youth, recording their progress.

Requirements:

·             A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development/Social Sciences (Sociology, Development Studies, Economics or related field).

·             A master’s degree in Youth Development Education will be an added advantage.

·             A minimum of 3 years work experience in child/youth related fields with a recognized childcare NGO.

·             Good understanding and knowledge of Uganda and International Child rights regulation and policies.

·             Good interpersonal and communication skills.

·             The ideal candidate should exhibit exceptional leadership, counselling and report writing skills.

·             A thorough understanding of program design and development, especially in sectors of Education, Health, Life Skills or Child Protection.

·             He/she should be highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and the use of internet for research.

Mode of application:

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