YLO Development & Advocacy Manager

Job Description

Title: YLO Development & Advocacy Manager

Company Name: Dhrubotara Youth Development Foundation

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Rangpur

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree in social science like Sociology, Development Studies, Economics and any relevant disciplines.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Location : Rangpur Hub
∎ Project Duration : 5 Years

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Ability to work collaboratively in a teamwork environment under the supervision of the Hub Coordinator to achieve organizational goals.
∎ In-depth understanding of youth development principles, challenges, and opportunities, with a record of accomplishment of successful initiatives.
∎ Help stakeholders in developing advocacy strategies to implement at the field level and train field colleagues in capturing the advocacy issues.
∎ Maintained liaison and coordination with hub and Upazila level Govt and NGO level Policy makers for advocacy and work for communicating voice of youths to support their growth.
∎ Captured best practices of grassroots youth for development and community engagement in work.
∎ Demonstrated experience in advocacy and policy engagement, including engaging with policymakers and advocating for youth-related issues.
∎ Ability to effectively articulate and advocate for the rights and entitlements of youth in different forums and policy platforms.
∎ Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively capture the youth voice and raise awareness about youth rights and entitlements.
∎ Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with policymakers, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
∎ Proven ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships with different stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs, and youth organizations.
∎ Capacity to represent DYDF in various forums and events related to youth development and advocacy.
∎ Experience in conducting needs assessments for youth development at the grassroots level.
∎ Ability to design and develop youth development plans that address the specific needs and challenges of the target communities.
∎ Timely prepare report and submit to Hub Coordinator for donor reporting.
∎ Do other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
∎ Perform other duties as assigned by the reporting person.

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s) experience with relevant position
∎ Experiences of youth development sector including liaison with GOB and NGOs
∎ Proven experience in project management, capacity building, training, and advocacy.
∎ Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire others.

Salary:
∎ BDT 50000 with HR policy wise other facilities and two festival bonuses.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 12 Jan 2024

Company Information:
∎ 13 Dec 2023
∎ Dhrubotara Youth Development Foundation

Category: NGO/Development