Job Title: Youth & Engagement Coordinator job at Heifer International
District: Jinja, Uganda
Full-time
Deadline: 28 February 2024 at 17:00:00
About the Organisation
Heifer International started working in Uganda in 1982. What began as a small project distributing a handful of cows, has expanded into one of Uganda’s leading agricultural and community development organizations.
We work closely with communities and invest in local capacity, knowledge transfer, appropriate technology and farming capital such as livestock and other agricultural inputs.
Working with a network of partners, we mobilize farmers and help them connect into cooperatives to share knowledge and access financial services. Our work focuses on the dairy, poultry, swine, cereals, and oil seeds value chains, integrated with climate-smart technology.
Job Description:
As a youth and engagement coordinator at Heifer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing programs that inspire and empower young people to become agents of change in their communities. You will work closely with schools, youth groups, and other partners to deliver educational activities, workshops, and events that promote Heifer's mission and values. You will also coordinate volunteer opportunities, fundraising campaigns, and advocacy initiatives that engage youth in Heifer's work. You will be part of a dynamic and diverse team that is committed to creating a more just and sustainable world.
Duties and Responsibilities:
*The Youth and engagement coordinator is primarily responsible for facilitating and coordinating youth engagement activities in line with the BAYE project youth engagement strategy. The position will report directly to the Project Director while working closely with the gender and safeguarding specialist
*He/she shall laise with the consortium partners to deliver strategies for mobilizing and engaging youth including women, girls, and persons with disabilities within the agribusiness and non-agribusiness ecosystem.
*He/she shall coordinate youth centered advocacy initiatives et district, regional and national level to enhance the youth voices in driving policy reforms within the agribusiness and non agribusiness space.
*The Youth and Engagement coordinator will drive Innovation in new areas He/she shall have strong understanding of opportunities for youth and youth -inclusive organizations that can support them on idealization.
*The BAYE Youth Engagement Coordinator will work to enhance the capacity and leadership of youth to engage in the project processes, and to address local social and economic development issues
Qualifications and Competencies:
*Passion for social justice and sustainable development
*Creativity and innovation in designing and delivering youth programs and campaigns
*Communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including staff, partners, donors, and youth
*Leadership and management skills to oversee and support youth volunteers and interns
*Knowledge and experience in youth development, education, advocacy, or related fields
How to Apply
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
Use the link below to submit your application.
https://jobs.jobvite.com/heifer/
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