Next Economy Youth Coach at SOS Children Villages

Description

• Bachelor's Degree in, social development work, education, youth and community development, business development/management.
• At least 4 years’ experience in youth development work and financial delivery
• Experience in guidance and counselling of young people
• 2 to 3 years of experience working with entrepreneurs and/ or small-medium enterprises (SMEs) or self-employments
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective, professional relationships with youth, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated success in working with youth, particularly in group settings.
• Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication.
• Strong interest and ability in working with diverse groups 

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of child and youth development, human behaviour, social and business environment
• Experience working in schools or a non-profit human services setting.
• Knowledge of the Youth Program and assessment tool.
• Experience leading youth in experiential, recreational and service learning activities.
• Experience with curriculum development and implementation.
• Knowledge on child protection and children rights
• Knowledge on how traditions, culture, beliefs and customs influence human functioning and development at all levels
• Understanding of cultural diversity, characteristics of special target groups, implications for assessment and intervention
• Understanding of services, including crisis intervention, conflict resolution and individual and group counselling 

Skills

• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with clients
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Ability to negotiate and collaborate
• Ability to work independently and in the team
• A practical and flexible approach to work
• Resilience - for coping with difficult situations and challenging cases
• Good time management, organisational and administrative skills

Preferred Additional Criteria

• Experience in the development or delivery of economic support services for youth, women and families
• Driving license