Youth Development Officer
Position Location: Lofa County
Project Name: USAID Youth Advance
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)
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Project Description
USAID Youth Advance is a USAID Liberia funded five-year activity aimed at increasing the economic self-reliance and resilience of 21,000 youths between the ages 15-35 years in Grand Bassa, Lofa, and Montserrado counties. EDC, in collaboration with Plan International and Resonance Global, will partner with Youth Serving Local Organizations (YSLOs) in the three counties of Grand Bassa, Lofa and Montserrado to roll out a set of adapted modular curriculum – EDC Work Ready Now (WRN!), Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) to cohorts of youth categorized under Pathway 1, 2, and 3.
Position Description
The Youth Development Officer will assist in the technical implementation of the USAID Youth Advance Activity at the county, district, community level. The Youth Development Officer will provide support to the Activity’s implementing partners (YSLOs) by conducting monitoring and capacity building activities/coaching to YSLO technical staff and trainers to ensure timely and quality delivery of in class trainings and post-training transitional support package to youth. The Youth Development Officer will work with the USAID Youth Advance technical team to conduct program assessments, liaise with and support YSLOs to conduct health fairs, private sector engagement and create linkages for youth work-based learning, job placements and business sourcing opportunities. The Youth Development Officer is expected to support YSLOs to deliver the GROW livelihoods for youth who venture in businesses, or micro-enterprise start-ups.
This position reports to the YSLOs/Local Partners Manager and is based in Lofa County.
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
Job requirements: The candidate for the position of Youth Development officer shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Community Development, Social Sciences, Project Management, or other relevant degree program and 2 to 3 years of progressively responsible and directly relevant experience.
Skills and Experience:
Language:
Fluency in English is required.
VACANCY CLOSING DATE: April 29, 2024
Application Instructions:
To apply, Applicants are encouraged to visit: https://smrtr.io/k5TT5
Due to the volume of applications submitted, only finalists will be notified.
No phone calls, please.
EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.