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

Hope and Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF) is a National Non-Profit organization functioning since 2011 but was officially registered under the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of the Federal Government of Nigeria in the year 2016 with registration number RN: CAC/IT/:85536.
Hope and Rural Aid Foundation currently has three field and operational offices in Adamawa, Maiduguri and Yobe states of Nigeria. The organisation works in the Food Security and Livelihood, Protection (Child Protection/Gender based violence), Education and Shelter/ (Camp Coordination and Camp Management) thematic areas.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Youth Engagement Officer

Locations: Adamawa and Borno
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

• 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.

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 decision making 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.

Application Closing Date
6th October, 2023.