Youth Engagement Assistant at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Department: Program
Employment Status: Full Time (Project)
Report to (Supervisor): Program Officers
Supervises: None
Slot: 2 Positions

Job Summary

• This position is a local position and opens to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.

 Position Background

• The Youth Engagement Assistant will support the development and leading of youth activities. The intent of this position is to represent the voice and needs of beneficiary youths.
• H/she will support for young people to facilitate their involvement in the planning and development of a system of care model, and to promote positive youth leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the project team, support the program team to determine the most appropriate route for advisory recruitment including identification of potential beneficiary youth.
• Support in ensuring youth-driven activities occurs to increase engagement in the system of care development.
• Ensure consistent, close relationships with other youth-serving community agencies and organizations.
• Attend local project meetings and training, as needed, to promote the Circles of Care program.
• Assist in the preparation, maintenance, and acquisition of relevant documentation, files, and records, ensuring rigorous protection of beneficiary information.
• Assist in the development and distribution of educational and informational materials to increase the awareness of the beneficiary youths and host community.
• Any other duty as may be required from time to time by the Project Director.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Conflict Management, Social Sciences, Public or Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in conflict and community engagement programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Previous work experience with an INGO is a plus.
• Computer skills, especially office packages and outlook. 
• Written and oral proficiency in English and local Hausa Language (required).

Description of Benefits

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.

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