Youth Officer

Overall purpose of the role:

Reporting to the Technical Lead Youth protection, the post holder will be charged with the following key responsibilities;

Responsibilities:

• Charged with the Implementation of youth protection strategies in Kakuma camp and Kalobeyei settlement
• Leads the Mentorship and Life Skills programme for young people (Male and Female) in Kakuma and Kalobeyei, as part of the youth mentorship programme
• Conduct regular trainings for LWF incentive field staff to enhance their capacities on Youth protection and monitor use of knowledge gained during implementation.
• Carry out regular monitoring of Youth activities being implemented at Kakuma camp and Kalobeyei settlement
• Prepare and submit timely activity reports as per set donor guideline and timeline.
• Create new and maintain existing collaborative linkages with program partners
• Facilitate linkage with community based structures at Kakuma camp, Kalobeyei community and host community
• Encourage good practice by promoting and championing Youth protection policy and procedures.
• Keep abreast of developments in youth protection by liaising with the SGBV and safeguarding officers and attend regular Youth related trainings for prosperity of department.
• Support in development of concept paper for new proposal and review of LWF documents as needed
• Supports in developing links and relationships with partners, community groups, and other youth led organizations and potential employers for supporting young people’s progression.
• Carry out any other assignment as requested by the Youth Protection Technical Lead.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Planning and Management, Community Development, Social Work or related fields
• Proven experience of minimum 3 years working within a humanitarian and development programme.
• Experience working in an international NGO will be an added advantage.
• An impeccable professional standard of ethics as well as the willingness and ability to implement accountability activities within the LWF World Service essential.
• Certification in Program Management or other relevant certifications an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, use of internet and email
• Proven experience in Project Management within the humanitarian sector.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including influencing negotiation and pragmatism.
• Excellent analytical, facilitation and documentation experience with humanitarian programmes.
• Ability to liaise with a variety of people successfully and effectively in a multicultural set up.
• Ability to work independently.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.