Job Opportunity: Youth Engagement Coordinator
LOCATION: YAOUNDE-REGION-CENTRE-CAMEROUN
Youth Engagement Coordinator
Date: 27-Sep-2022
Location: Yaounde, Cameroon
Company: Plan International
The Organization
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 75 countries.
ROLE PROFILE
Title:
Youth Engagement Coordinator
Functional Area:
Program
Reports to:
Head of Programs
Location:
Yaoundé
Travel required:
Yes
Effective Date:
01 Oct 2022 / FY23
Grade:
D2
role PURPOSE
The Youth Engagement Coordinator is responsible for facilitating and coordinating the youth engagement work of Plan International Cameroon, as a trusted partner for young people with institutions and networks that promote youth engagement. children’s rights and equality for girls. The Youth Engagement Coordinator will provide overall coordination of initiatives/opportunities related to the mission, values, global youth engagement strategy and regional ambition to put youth at the center of the organization.
S/he will come up with innovative ideas and projects to improve our positioning, provide guidance and build capacity of national youth-led organizations to incentivize their active participation, development and leadership.
He/she supports the country leadership team to strengthen program quality, mobilize resources and provide opportunities for partnership, networking, learning and knowledge management.
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The post holder will contribute to changes in policies, legislation, laws, norms and regulations, attitudes and behavior at local, regional and national levels to improve the living conditions of children, especially girls. The coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the capacity building, advocacy and influence activities of youth clubs and associations in order to have a positive and lasting impact on mentalities, norms, attitudes and behaviour ; as well as increasing budgets and other means for the promotion of children’s rights and the strengthening of the socio-economic power of girls and young women.
Dimensions of the Role
The Youth Engagement Coordinator is responsible for facilitating and coordinating the youth engagement work of Plan International Cameroon, as a trusted partner for young people with institutions and networks that promote youth engagement. children’s rights and equality for girls.
The Youth Engagement Coordinator will provide overall coordination of initiatives/opportunities related to the mission, values, global youth engagement strategy and regional ambition to put youth at the center of the organization. There is no delegation of budget and expense authority associated with this role.
Accountabilities
The Youth Engagement Coordinator works closely with Plan International program staff in Cameroon to collectively serve young people, partners and works to:
Support the development and implementation of the new engagement of young people at the regional level declined in a national youth strategy (Youth Engagement Strategy);
Coordinate the establishment of the two youth governance groups: (i) Youth Advisory Board and (ii) Youth Advisory Panel.
Support government initiatives for the establishment and functioning of junior parliamentarians, junior senators, junior ambassadors and junior municipal councillors.
Lead all youth-related events/initiatives at national level and support the organization of regional youth initiatives;
Support young Cameroonian activists during their participation in major national, regional and international events;
Connect young people to relevant national initiatives and position them for regional/international opportunities and spaces;
Ensure visibility of Plan International Cameroon’s work with young people/girls and facilitate sharing and learning among youth groups/networks;
Design and implement training sessions for young people and girls on leadership and seek opportunities for influence in line with our priorities;
Connect young people to new opportunities offered by partners sensitive to their cultures and identities and provide ongoing support regarding these opportunities to young people when they engage in them;
Support young people as they advocate to ensure their unique needs are a priority;
Support the development and implementation of the new youth engagement framework as well as the implementation of the ”Aux Filles l’Egalité” campaign at national and regional levels;
Ensure that youth participation, engagement and development is always aligned with the standards of Plan International’s Safeguarding Policy;
Encourage young people, especially young women, to play an active role in workplace policies and governance and in labor market processes;
Work with and influence government to assess and address gaps and weaknesses in existing policy frameworks and regulations; and implement strategies to improve the pathways of young people and especially young women to decent work;
Work with and influence government and public and private training providers to develop innovative, effective and transformative skills development solutions, training modalities and post-training support programs tailored to young people;
Work with government institutions in concert with the private sector, media and civil society, to develop effective and comprehensible information systems available to young people, and in particular those who are vulnerable and excluded;
Other Assigned Duties
Dealing with PROBLEMS
Excellent effective communication skills are essential to the job holder’s success;
Supporting the development of other team members to be high performers will be crucial to the success of this role;
Support work with partners including consultants and researcher
Work within a matrix relationship that requires excellent working and communication skills in resolving issues or conflicts;
The role requires the ability to analyze problems, identify key risks or adverse trends and propose appropriate corrective actions;
An ability to arbitrate between parties and find solutions to difficult problems.
Key relationships
Internal
PIIAMs; Project coordinators; Technical Advisors; Members of the Country Leadership Team (CLT); Expand country leadership team members; Communications Specialist; Partnerships, Advocacy and Influencing Coordinator; WACAH: Youth Engagement Advisor.
National and local authorities, in particular relevant ministries and municipalities in the country; Other INGOs, UN organizations, strategic partners, donors; Media and journalists; Girls’ and women’s rights activists; Youth organisations, including associations led by young women
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Knowledge and experience:
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a field of youth development and engagement or any related field or proof of acquired equivalent knowledge through experience;
At least 05 years of demonstrable and progressive experience in working with young people;
Previous management of partnership relations, in particular with youth organizations, including associations led by young women;
Proficiency in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet).
Fluency in French and English;
Demonstrated experience of working collaboratively without the need for close supervision;
Current or past membership of a youth network would be an asset.
Skills and behaviors:
Proven leadership, interpersonal and intercultural skills and ability to build and motivate multidisciplinary teams;
Has a demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with national and local governments and youth organizations, including young women-led associations;
Ability to take responsibility, make decisions and monitor implementation in a timely manner;
Ability to effectively lead multi-stakeholder meetings and processes;
Demonstrated ability to implement programs with rigorous deadlines and deliverables and to monitor program quality through donor-approved monitoring and evaluation systems;
Ability to compile and finalize reports, analysis and briefing notes for senior management and stakeholders;
Strong negotiation, facilitation and influencing skills while maintaining political neutrality;
Demonstrated creativity and willingness to innovate;
Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills;
Commitment to working transparently and with integrity.
Desirable
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation and public speaking;
Strong team building and motivational skills;
Leadership analysis/coaching skills;
Strong interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment;
Current or past membership of a youth network.
Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable
Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors;
Holds himself and others accountable for achieving the highest standards of integrity;
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people;
Open to mistakes and willing to learn from them;
Responsible for ensuring that we are a safe organization for all children, girls and young people.
We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear goal for staff and sets high expectations;
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenges and new ideas;
Focuses resources to drive change and maximize long-term impact, in response to changing priorities or crises;
Based on evidence and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
Seeks constructive results, listens to others, is ready to compromise when necessary;
Builds constructive relationships within Plan International to support our common goals;
Develop trusting and “win-win” relationships with donors, partners and communities;
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
We give our staff the means to give the best of themselves and to develop their potential;
We respect all people, appreciate differences, and challenge equality in our programs and in our workplace;
We help children, girls and young people to build their confidence and change their own lives.
Physical Environment
Based at the National Office located in Yaounde with significant and regular local travel;
Ability to travel to remote areas.
Level of contact with children
Intermediate contact: Occasional interaction with children.
Location: Yaounde
Closing Date: 10th October 2022
All applications must be submitted ONLINE at: https://jobs.plan-international.org/search/?q=cameroon
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