Youth Development officer
Job Title: Youth Development officer (2 posts)
Program: Urban Crime Prevention Program
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Supervises: Project partners and interns
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Nakuru
Overall Responsibility:
The youth Development Officers will follow established processes and activities outlined in the Urban Crime Prevention Program.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Managing project activities
2. Plan and organize appropriate youth and community programmes/activities as outlined in the implementation plans
3. Produce reports and business plans
4. Give presentations
5. Promote young people's interests
6. Maintain project records
7. Manage and administer budgets and resources
8. Prepare and distribute publicity materials and displays
9. Liaise and work with parents, schools, the police and other community groups/organizations
10. Support and participate in open trainings and meetings organized by GET-IT-Kenya and partners
11. Disseminate crime prevention and peace-building practices to program youth groups
12. Facilitate the selection, implementation and monitoring of youth income generation
13. Alongside GET-IT-Kenya management, prepare and implement the participatory stakeholder quarterly meetings on crime prevention in the target Nakuru County
14. Monitor, evaluate, and report on all youth activities under the program
General Responsibilities:
1. Undertake the activities above in line with the associated budgets and with work plans, in ways that are consistent with GET-IT-Kenya policies;
2. Participate in GET-IT-Kenya processes;
3. Prepare and submit quality and timely plans, budgets and reports
4. Keep up to date with urban crime prevention initiatives, urban security initiatives and entrepreneurship opportunities in the county, nationally, East Africa and internationally
5. Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by the Project coordinator and Project Director;
6. Comply with and foster adherence to the established GET-IT-Kenya policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures;
7. Participate in meetings and sessions as needed;
Education and Experience
1. A Bachelor’s Degree in sociology or community development or any other related field
2. Demonstrated experience in conducting field-based research, both Qualitative and Quantitative.
3. At least 2 years’ of relevant work experience, specifically in NGO;
4. Adequate understanding of the Education and entrepreneurship Sector in Kenya;
5. Particular attention to detail;
6. Working knowledge of SPSS and or Stata is an added advantage.
7. Computer proficiency including, Microsoft Office and web-based applications;
8. Excellent research report writing skills, using both qualitative and quantitative data.
9. Strong communication skills. Critical Personal Attributes & Competencies
Delivering results
• Highly organized with a commitment to effective planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of projects
• Conscientious approach to meeting deadlines and delivery of work to meet the needs of young people and other stakeholders
• Ability to effectively record and manage sensitive information
Personal effectiveness
Ability to articulately and confidently communicate with young people, colleagues and external stakeholders
• Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Comfortable and able to work with difficult situations
• Attention to detail and accuracy
Person centred
• Awareness and commitment to meaningful youth participation
• Awareness of the issues which can affect young people’s lives
• Ability to work in an empathetic young person centred way
• Ability to prioritize issues relating to child protection and vulnerable adults work
Working practices
• Ability to work flexible hours (including evenings and weekends)
• Commitment to individual rights, equality, and anti-discriminatory practice
• Ability to maintain robust professional boundaries with project partners
• Ability to work urbanely and use initiative
Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Applications should include:
• A resume summarizing qualifications and experience;
• An application letter; • 2 work referees with contact details;
• Please indicate your expected remuneration/salary in your application; Interested and qualified candidates should apply through email to info@get-it-kenya.org and copy to team@get-it-kenya.org by close of business on Friday 10th January, 2014. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Program: Urban Crime Prevention Program
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Supervises: Project partners and interns
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Nakuru
Overall Responsibility:
The youth Development Officers will follow established processes and activities outlined in the Urban Crime Prevention Program.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Managing project activities
2. Plan and organize appropriate youth and community programmes/activities as outlined in the implementation plans
3. Produce reports and business plans
4. Give presentations
5. Promote young people's interests
6. Maintain project records
7. Manage and administer budgets and resources
8. Prepare and distribute publicity materials and displays
9. Liaise and work with parents, schools, the police and other community groups/organizations
10. Support and participate in open trainings and meetings organized by GET-IT-Kenya and partners
11. Disseminate crime prevention and peace-building practices to program youth groups
12. Facilitate the selection, implementation and monitoring of youth income generation
13. Alongside GET-IT-Kenya management, prepare and implement the participatory stakeholder quarterly meetings on crime prevention in the target Nakuru County
14. Monitor, evaluate, and report on all youth activities under the program
General Responsibilities:
1. Undertake the activities above in line with the associated budgets and with work plans, in ways that are consistent with GET-IT-Kenya policies;
2. Participate in GET-IT-Kenya processes;
3. Prepare and submit quality and timely plans, budgets and reports
4. Keep up to date with urban crime prevention initiatives, urban security initiatives and entrepreneurship opportunities in the county, nationally, East Africa and internationally
5. Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by the Project coordinator and Project Director;
6. Comply with and foster adherence to the established GET-IT-Kenya policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures;
7. Participate in meetings and sessions as needed;
Education and Experience
1. A Bachelor’s Degree in sociology or community development or any other related field
2. Demonstrated experience in conducting field-based research, both Qualitative and Quantitative.
3. At least 2 years’ of relevant work experience, specifically in NGO;
4. Adequate understanding of the Education and entrepreneurship Sector in Kenya;
5. Particular attention to detail;
6. Working knowledge of SPSS and or Stata is an added advantage.
7. Computer proficiency including, Microsoft Office and web-based applications;
8. Excellent research report writing skills, using both qualitative and quantitative data.
9. Strong communication skills. Critical Personal Attributes & Competencies
Delivering results
• Highly organized with a commitment to effective planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of projects
• Conscientious approach to meeting deadlines and delivery of work to meet the needs of young people and other stakeholders
• Ability to effectively record and manage sensitive information
Personal effectiveness
Ability to articulately and confidently communicate with young people, colleagues and external stakeholders
• Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Comfortable and able to work with difficult situations
• Attention to detail and accuracy
Person centred
• Awareness and commitment to meaningful youth participation
• Awareness of the issues which can affect young people’s lives
• Ability to work in an empathetic young person centred way
• Ability to prioritize issues relating to child protection and vulnerable adults work
Working practices
• Ability to work flexible hours (including evenings and weekends)
• Commitment to individual rights, equality, and anti-discriminatory practice
• Ability to maintain robust professional boundaries with project partners
• Ability to work urbanely and use initiative
Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Applications should include:
• A resume summarizing qualifications and experience;
• An application letter; • 2 work referees with contact details;
• Please indicate your expected remuneration/salary in your application; Interested and qualified candidates should apply through email to info@get-it-kenya.org and copy to team@get-it-kenya.org by close of business on Friday 10th January, 2014. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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