Youth Specialist
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| Job Type |
Full-time |
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| Job Status |
Sourcing |
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| Date Posted |
Wednesday, 15 July 2009 |
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| Location |
Kabul |
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| Duration |
1 Year (Renewable) |
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| Company Information |
CAII
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| Job Description |
Nationality: Afghan
Creative Associates International, Inc. (Creative) is seeking a Youth Advisor for an anticipated USAID-funded project to empower youth to better understand their civic responsibilities, to provide alternatives to illicit activities, and to take ownership for the rebuilding of Afghanistan.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Youth Advisor will report to the Chief of Party and be responsible for designing and implementing a municipal youth strategy plan throughout Afghanistan. He/she will be responsible to design, develop, and provide internship opportunities for youth in support of municipal governance; conduct awareness-building workshops and seminars for youth on civic advocacy and local governance roles; integrate, and, as appropriate, adapt the Youth Leadership Council model established in 6 provinces under the USAID-funded YEP project into the citizen participation component; promote volunteerism activities that support local government initiatives and community development; incorporate youth participation into the economic development initiatives and provide alternatives for illicit activities; and serve as the point of contact and liaison for other USAID/donor-funded youth programs. |
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| Qualifications |
1. Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, education or a relevant field;
2. Five years of relevant experience working on youth issues in societies with low youth and development indicators;
3. Expertise in strategic planning and assessments;
4. Develop and interpret youth development indicators;
5. Knowledge of best practices and lessons learned in designing and implementing youth approaches;
6. Understanding of youth issues in an Islamic context;
7. Demonstrated ability to conduct programming in a conflict-prone context;
8.Fluency in English (both oral and written);
9. Strong analytical, interpersonal, communications and organizational skills.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
1. Previous experience working in Afghanistan is highly desirable;
2. Experience in conflict, post-conflict, or transitional state environments highly desirable;
3. Fluency in Pashto or Dari is highly desirable. |
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| How to Apply |
To apply for this position, please complete and submit our simple on-line form, where you can upload your resume and other documents.
Only if you are unable to use the on-line form, please email your resume, along with an expression of interest, to: RMS@caii.com
And be sure to include Afghanistan - Youth Advisor Code PRP45752 in the subject line of your email. Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please. Creative Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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