Next Economy Youth Coach at SOS Children's Villages Nigeria

SOS Children's Villages Nigeria - In 1970, after three years of civil war, Hermann Gmeiner visited Nigeria on the invitation of the "National Council of Women Society" (NCWS) and gained an insight on the needs of the population, particularly those of the children. After several meetings with concerned individuals of the country, the SOS Children's Village Committee under the leadership of Mrs. Awoliyi was founded; this made it possible to raise the necessary funds for the construction of an SOS Children's Village in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Next Economy Youth Coach

Locations: Lagos, Abuja, Jos
Contract Type: Full Time

Qualifications

• 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.

Application Closing Date
5th June, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online