Organization and Program Overview: Founded in 1958, Education
Development Center (EDC) is an international nonprofit organization that works
to build bridges between educational research, policy, and practice.
Funded by
the United States Agency for International Development, EDC is the lead
implementing organization for the Yes Youth Can! North Eastern Province Project
that will be based in Garissa, Kenya.
Under the
new project identity of YYC! NEP, EDC will adapt the YYC approach for the
context in North Eastern Province, coordinating with YYC! National, YYC in
other regions, and national and county youth boards to replicate successful
strategies.
EDC will
take a phased approach in which we expand activities at different intervals in
the new regions: mobilization of youth will take place in Garissa and Wajir
counties started in January 2013 and in Mandera by January 2014.
Position Title: Mandera Program Specialist
General
Position Summary: The Mandera Program Specialist is responsible for
coordination of all YYC NEP! Activities in the county of Mandera.
He/she is
responsible for the mobilization and training of youth, linking the youth
groups together at the county level in Mandera, and linking the county youth
groups to the other counties and national level.
She/he will
also provide technical support to the implementation of the Windows of
Opportunity Fund.
This
position reports to the Chief of Party and works closely with the Grants and
Investment Officer, Youth Engagement Associate Manager and the Wajir Program
specialists.
Under the
guidance of the Chief of Party and in collaboration with other YYC! NEP staff
and consultants, the Mandera Program
Specialist will be responsible for the following essential functions:
Essential functions include [but are
not limited to]:
Youth Mobilization
- Coordinate the mobilization of youth at the village level through teams, being sure to recruit youth by working through local youth, community leaders and local associations; ensure diversity of youth mobilized and inclusion of disabled youth
- Assist in identifying volunteer resources needed for mobilization activities;
- Coordinate in bringing in youth “mobilizers”, other YYC NEP to orient/train local youth on the YYC program and process;
- Gather and adapt necessary materials needed for mobilization including (but not limited to) flyers, bunge bylaw and constitution templates, and other informational materials’
- Provide guidance on bunge registration;
- Monitor mobilization led by youth mobilizers/volunteers;
- County Board Election Process
- In coordination with the COP and the Youth Engagement Associate Manager, organize the county/ constituency delegates meeting to elect leadership. And lead countywide action planning process
- While liaising with Youth Engagement Associate Manager , Support creation of County Secretariats
- Assist in organizing leadership trainings and organizational development /management training for county boards in Wajir county
- Facilitate the YYC! County board in leading civic education and basic leadership training for the newly formed bunges as appropriate
- Window of Opportunities Fund
In coordination with the Grants and
Investment Officer:
- Assist in establishing a Window of Opportunity Fund devoted to supporting youth-led initiatives in Mandera County.
- Capacity build youth and link them up with other stakeholders in the county to enhance their economic status.
- Assist in coordinating activities identified by youth under the Windows of Opportunity fund; identify expertise needed for trainings and activities
General
- Represent EDC at the Mandera County level while participating in stakeholder and government forums.
- Work with the COP to represent YYC! Mandera at meetings, conferences and workshops and other forums to promote and articulate issues related to youth development.
- Contribute to quarterly and annual reports showing achievements of youth programs against planned targets.
- Assist in publicizing the program through community events such as a football tournament and our youth radio broadcasts;
- Work closely with the Mandera Admin and Finance Assistant to make sure payments are made for local vendors.
- Ensure strong communication channels are established and maintained with the Garissa project office and Regional Office to ensure strong project management, including communicating any problems or challenges on a timely basis and providing progress updates.
- Assist in data collection as needed for monitoring and evaluation.
- Provide regular security updates to the Garissa project office and EDC Nairobi Regional office.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) plus 2 - 4 years development experience.
- Requires experience in programs and approaches focused on youth mobilization, youth participation and civic engagement.
- Knowledge of the needs of youth and organizations serving Wajir County
- Expertise in livelihood preparation, non-formal education, NGO management, and/or training.
- Experience in a youth development organization a plus.
- Ability to work in ways that allow community members to contribute to the process
- Skills in research and assessment, data collection, surveys administration and interviews.
- Experience in working with teams of consultants, advisers and partners.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Flexibility and ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize duties.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Good proof-reading skills and command of style and accuracy in writing.
- Fluent in English, Garre and Somali
- A resident of Mandera is preferred.
Application and contact details:
Apply in
English with a letter, a resume and names of three references to HR office at
Yyc-nep@edc.org .
Alternatively,
you may hand deliver your application to the Yes Youth Can Office in Garissa
during the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
To ensure
the timely review of your credentials, please insert “Mandera Program
Specialist” in the subject line of the email.
Only
candidates who are being invited for an interview will be contacted
The closing
date for this position is February 3rd at 6.00pm
EDC is
committed to diversity in the workplace.
EDC offers
a supportive work environment, competitive salary and excellent benefits.
