Save the Children seeks a Youth Engagement Coordinator for the five-year USAID/Cambodia Advancing Youth Leadership Activity. The anticipated program will enhance the capacity and leadership of youth, especially those from marginalized groups such as indigenous populations and LGBTQI+, to engage in the political process, to address local development issues and to increase civic participation.
The Youth Engagement Coordinator will serve as a primary point of contact for the oversight and implementation of projects under this activity focused on youth leadership and civic engagement. They will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with civil society organizations and other entities to ensure overall success of the activity.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Note: This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor or graduate degree in international development, social science, business, law, human rights, communications or related field.
Experience and skills
- At least seven years of demonstrated experience coordinating large and complex or international programs in one or more of the following areas: soft skill or skill development, youth empowerment, civil society, and civic education.
- Demonstrated experience in capacity building initiatives for youth and community groups and in community mobilization, coordination and facilitation.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage civic engagement-focused grants.
- Knowledge and experience in gender and social inclusion.
- Good understanding of youth networks and civil society organizations in Cambodia and its development context.
- Solid communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship management skills and experience.
- Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining relationships and networks with individuals, communities, development partners and other relevant stakeholders.
Qualified Cambodian applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Contract length: Unspecified Duration Contract (UDC).
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document and apply as below link (online).
Moreinfo: https://cambodia.savethechildren.net/careers/details?jid=81631
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