Youth Resource Development Program (YRDP) was formally initiated in October 1992 and legally registered with the Ministry of the Interior (MoI) in 1999 in the field of civic and peace education, and youth empowerment. The main goal of YRDP is to empower youth to become active responsible citizens with a better quality of life through taking concrete initiative actions and motivating others to promote sustainable peace, justice, and promotion of democratic society.
Currently, we are seeking for national candidates to fulfill the vacant positions below:
Project Officer for Youth Networking for Enhancing Social Transparency. This position is expected to start as soon as possible with a salary between USD568.00 to USD 633.00.
Main Responsibilities:
• Develop working approaches for youth mobilization so that they can exercise their civic rights;
• Develop or/and review activity plan, budget plan, budget projection, and monitor implementation of the project activities;
• Coordinate/facilitate training related to leadership, public speaking, mobilizing andorganizing skills etc.;
• Closely monitor implementation against agreed plan and budgeting, ensuring deliverable outputs are on a budget, on time, and within scope;
• Work with youth from across the target of the project sites, engaging them in the YRDP’s activities and networking activities;
• Write a report of the project, activity reports and other types of reports as may require;
• Support in reporting (quarterly, semester, and annual reports and other required by funding partners), proposal, and concept notes developments;
• Work with M&E Program Point person to ensure data tracking and reporting are accurately performed and are on a timely basis;
• Ensure all financial transactions, settlements, and budget management are properly performed;
• Join activities of other programs of YRDP when needed;
• Maintain good relationships with donors, partners, and other like-minded partners for a joint synergy effort; and
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Program Manager & ED.
Requirements/Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline of Social Work, Laws, Economics, Management, Environment, Political Science, International Relations, and other related fields;
• At least 2 years of experience in a relevant field, especially working with youth;
• Proven experience coordinating networks and/or mobilizing youth to participate in social action for positive social change;
• At least 3 years of experience in program/project management, budgeting, and human resource management;
• Be able to travel and overnight stay in the provinces;
• Strong English writing and speaking skills;
• Advanced computer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Database and research skills are a plus);
• Demonstrate strong team spirit with high motivation to work with youth and diversified teamwork; and
• Ability to work independently.
Interested candidates need to send a CV and cover letter to the YRDP via e-mail: info@yrdp.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Female candidates, former and current youth of YRDP, are strongly encouraged to apply. Closing date for application: January 26th, 2024,by 5 p.m.
