Youth Leadership Advisor

Description

Summary of Position

IREX seeks a dynamic leader to oversee on-the-ground implementation of youth engagement and leadership programming. The Youth Leadership Advisor will manage and implement significant Tunisian based program components, including outreach and recruitment, training of mentors, and coordination with partners. The Youth Leadership Advisor will report to the Senior Technical Officer in Washington, DC.

This position open to Tunisian nationals, and only citizens or residents of Tunisia will be considered.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day on-the-ground engagement and mobilization of youth mentor network
• Manages components of program processes, schedules, and program operations in Tunisia.
• Coordinates between colleagues in Tunis and Washington, DC
• Liaises with community members and leaders in support of mentor network activities
• Provides input to the development of training design, training materials, and monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Facilitates and leads outreach and recruiting events, training workshops, meetings, and other events.
• Nurtures and maintain a strong relationship with the youth mentor network.
• Manages, mentors and coaches project participants, consultants, and/or partners.
• Identifies and communicates program successes to internal and external audiences.
• Ensures compliance with award requirements.
• Supervises 1-2 team members
• Domestic travel to partners and beneficiaries may be required
• Other programmatic and administrative duties as needed S’abonner à notre NEWSLETTER Recevoir tous les offres d'emploi ✅ Regarder la chaine à Recruter.TV

Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum of four to eight years of progressive experience in activities including youth development, mentor engagement, training design and facilitation, and/or project management.
• Experience collaborating with local officials, youth-serving organizations, university institutes, associations, and others.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement opportunities for continued professional growth for young leaders.
• Proven expertise in training design and facilitation skills.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize
• Able to work independently and as a team member with consistent ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, and be flexible
• Strong work ethic, ability to work in a multicultural environment and work well with Tunisian based and international team members.
• Professionalism in written correspondence and report writing, excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate professionally and provide written reporting in English required
• Ability to communicate professional in speech and writing in Arabic required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field; Master’s or higher preferred.
• Previous project management experience.
• Experience with internationally funded programs preferred

Please submit a resume and a cover letter that includes your salary range requirements with your application. Applications without cover letters will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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