Youth Mobilization Officer

Introduction 

Positive Action for Development (PAD) is one of the most vibrant and expanding Ethiopian resident Civil Society Organizations in Ethiopia. We are a results-oriented civil society organization that implements efficient, effective, and sustainable charitable organizations in Ethiopia.

Positive Action for Development (PAD) is currently undertaking a dramatic scale-up of intervention focusing on urban destitute peacebuilding and democratization, child protection, Youth Development, Migrant returnees, health and livelihood development low low-income and vulnerable women, children youth, and adults in Ethiopia. This includes expanding PAD intervention into different parts of the country including Addis Ababa, Amhara, Oromia, Harari, and Somali regional states in Ethiopia.

Overall Responsibility

The Youth Mobilization officer will work with youth leaders in the kebeles to mobilize youth, engage in community service initiatives, and build their capacities through their engagement.

Specific Responsibilities

Outreach and Engagement:

• Develop and implement strategies to reach and engage with youth in the target communities.
• Conduct outreach activities to raise awareness about the community service, youth employment and livelihood program.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events to mobilize and involve youth.
• Collaborate with local youth organizations, schools, and community leaders to expand the program's reach.
• Generate demands among youth by providing information and mobilizing them to join the program.

. Recruitment and Selection:

• Develop and implement processes for recruiting eligible youth participants into the program.
• Conduct screening and assessment of potential participants to determine their suitability for the program.
• Provide information and guidance to interested youth regarding program eligibility, requirements, and benefits.
• Collaborate with other program staff to ensure a smooth transition for selected participants into the program.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Coordinate and deliver training sessions on relevant topics such as employability skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and personal development.
• Develop training materials and resources tailored to the needs of the youth participants.
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring support to help youth participants develop their skills and overcome challenges.
• Monitor the progress of participants during training and provide feedback for improvement.

Networking and Partnership:

• Establish partnerships with local businesses, employers, and organizations to create employment opportunities for program participants.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders to identify potential job placements, internships, or apprenticeships.
• Participate in relevant networks, forums, or events to promote the program and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Advocate for the needs and interests of youth in employment-related discussions at the community level.

 Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Collect data and maintain accurate records of participant demographics, progress, and outcomes.
• Monitor the effectiveness of program activities in achieving desired outcomes for youth employment and livelihood.
• Contribute to program evaluations to assess the impact and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports on program activities, achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements.

Qualification

BA Degree/MA In Sociology, Social Anthropology, Social Works, Psychology And Related Fields
Experience:     

A Least 2 Years Of Experience For MA And 4 Years For BA In Mobilization Of Youth For Campaigns, Event Organizing, and Volunteerism.

Required Skills For All Vacant Positions:

• Excellent In English Speaking, Writing, Listening, 

  Able To Speak Amharic And Afar Language As The Job Includes on the northeast by Afar Region 

  Good Communication Skill 

No required: one 

Duty Station: Dessie and northeast by Afar Region 

 Selectively female applicants are encouraged to apply.

How To Apply

Application Process

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their application letter and required documents within Seven consecutive days from the date of this announcement to the following address with the subject line, ‘PAD-Youth Mobilization Officer `Dessie`

?      Motivation/Cover letter (not more than one page);

?      CV (not more than 4 pages) and relevant documents (education certificates, experience, and others) (Please note that the certificates and CV should be in one single file.) If you are passionate about peacebuilding and have the skills and experience to contribute effectively, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Note:

?      Only selected candidates will be contacted.

?      Applicant(s) who don’t follow the procedures will be disqualified immediately.

?      This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may be subject to change based on organizational needs.

E-mail: job@padethiopia.org

Website: www.padethiopia.org

Telephone: 0948787677 or 0936342656 

PAD is an organization committed to upholding a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of abuse and exploitation while actively working to protect and defend the rights and well-being of individuals.