Youth Engagement Officer at Hope and Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF)

• A Youth Engagement Officer should be passionate about youth development, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to create a supportive and inclusive environment for young people.
• They play a critical role in empowering the next generation and helping them become active, responsible, and engaged members of their communities.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement youth-oriented programs and initiatives that address the needs and interests of young people.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design programs that promote positive youth development, leadership, and empowerment.
• Create strategies to engage and involve youth in meaningful activities and decisionmaking processes.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to young individuals, helping them set and achieve personal and educational goals.
• Facilitate peer mentorship programs and workshops.
• Serve as an advocate for youth, ensuring their voices are heard and their concerns are addressed within the organization or community.
• Encourage young people to participate in advocacy efforts on issues that affect them.
• Organize and lead workshops, training sessions, and educational programs on topics relevant to youth, such as life skills, career development, and civic engagement.
• Foster partnerships and collaborations with community organizations, schools, and local government agencies to create opportunities for youth involvement.
• Organize and promote community events and initiatives that engage young people.
• Track and evaluate the impact of youth engagement programs and initiatives.
• Collect and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of youth-focused efforts.
• Manage budgets allocated to youth programs and ensure funds are used effectively and transparently.

Minimum requirements and Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, International Relations, Community development, Political Science or other relevant areas.  
• 3 years of practical experience in a field related to community mobilization, civic engagement or related area.   
• Must be interested and committed to Human Rights, Gender Equality and Gender issues.   
• Must be fluent in community language, spoken and written English: Fluency in Hausa and Kanuri will be an added advantage.   
• Proficiency in Word and Excel required.   
• Ability to manage conflict work effectively in unstable, challenging, and fast-paced environments.   
• Ability to keenly observe confidentiality and discretion.   
• Ability to work as part of a team.  
• Leadership and People Management skill  
• Ability to set priorities, meet specific objectives, use political judgment and knowledge;   
• Good interpersonal skills, diligence, open mindedness, and dedication.  
• Experience in writing reports is desirable.