Title: YLO Development Officer
Company Name: Dhrubotara Youth Development Foundation
Vacancy: 2
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 3 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 YLO Development & Advocacy Manager 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.
∎ Design and deliver training programs for youth leaders on various topics, including leadership skills, community mobilization, project management, advocacy, and entrepreneurship.
∎ Conduct capacity assessments and identify training needs of youth leaders.
∎ Develop and implement mentoring and coaching programs for youth leaders.
∎ Facilitate networking and collaboration opportunities for youth leaders.
∎ Conduct research and analysis on issues affecting youth and their development.
∎ Develop and implement advocacy campaigns to promote youth-friendly policies and programs.
∎ Build relationships with government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to advocate for youth development initiatives.
∎ Represent DYDF in meetings and conferences related to youth development.
∎ Mobilize communities and youth groups to participate in project activities and initiatives.
∎ Facilitate the creation of youth-led community development projects.
∎ Build relationships with local leaders and community organizations.
∎ Promote social inclusion and address the needs of marginalized youth groups.
∎ Establish and maintain relationships with relevant government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
∎ Coordinate project activities with partners and collaborators.
∎ Participate in relevant regional and national networks and platforms.
∎ Set clear performance expectations for self and team members.
∎ Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback.
∎ Identify and address any performance challenges.
∎ Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
∎ Perform other duties as assigned by the reporting person.
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 3 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 30000 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
Source: bdjobs.com