Job Description

Project Officer: Youth Led Project - Job Description

Dimensions and Purpose of Role
Reporting to the Executive Director: this role will support documentation and learning coming out of the implementation of a youth led project being implemented in Harareo. The incumbent will be responsible for collection, synthesis, production of stories and models working together with partners and youth undertaking communication for development activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance and support to partners working under the Project
• Has no delegated authority to approve Program Outlines and payments
Accountabilities
Operations and program management
• Responsible for coordination and monitoring of all partners for effective implementation and linkages with communication for development with other outcomes
• Ensure learning, synergy and coordination across the three thematic areas of urban safety, governance and livelihood.
• Document, and produce models, case stories and face book stories for the youth led project.
• Monitor expenses against approved budget ensuring timely utilization of funds and compliance with donor requirements.

Knowledge Management and Learning
• Ensure that project stakeholders have easy access to quality and reliable project information.
• Lead in the sharing of knowledge and learning about safety, decent work and social accountability among the project team and other stakeholders.
• Develop, capture and share learning and best practice on through facebook page and other social media platforms for project visibility.

Communication for Development
• Work closely with communications department to motivate young people and to allow them to be in the driving seat
• Provide support to young people in storytelling, photography, videography teaching and supporting the youth in improving their storytelling skills
Logistics/Finance/Administration
• Appropriate administrative, financial and logistical procedures are in place, maintained and adhered to so that all support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently.
• Responsible for the preparation of projected expenditures quarterly.

Safeguarding of children and young people & gender equality mainstreaming
• Promotes and abides by organisational policies and procedures including but not limited to: Gender equality mainstreaming, Safeguarding Policy; Code of Conduct and the related mandatory reporting responsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience

Knowledge
• A degree in Social Sciences ,Communications, Media Studies or related field with experience working with local civil society and coalitions to drive national agenda on children/girls’ rights.
• A minimum of 1 year community development exposure coordinating development programs and implementing partners
• Experience in liaising with donors, government officials and other NGOs
• Experience in engaging city stakeholders, especially city authorities
• Demonstrated experience in financial, budget and administrative management or related issues
• Experience in youth-driven programming
• Knowledge in urban programming ,in particular urban violence and livelihood
• Knowledge of rights based approaches to development and civil society strengthening

Skills
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills
• Photography, videography and editing .
• Skills in capacity building of civil society partners
• Advocacy Skills and experiences with engaging young people in advocacy
• Proven ability to develop project proposals and concepts
• Excellent networking and partnership building skills
• Good communications and social skills (with young people as well)
• Strong negotiating, strategic thinking and influencing skills
• Social media skills

Behaviours
• Demonstrates clear respect to all and especially children without discrimination
• Ability to develop, motivate and coach and mentor others
• Having initiative and able to work independently
• Promotes innovation and learning
• Communicates clearly and effectively on children’s issues
• Confident in taking initiative and exploring new opportunities