Programme Coordinator-Sustainable Growth and Social Development at International Conference on the Great Lakes Region

Basic Function

Under the immediate supervision of the Director, the Programme Coordinator-Sustainable Growth and Social Development has the primary responsibility of managing the implementation of the RMYF Secretariat priorities and interests especially on youth involvement in sustainable growth and social development.

Specifically, the Coordinator-Sustainable Growth and Social Development shall do the following:

• Develop annual work plan for the programme;
• Provide guidance on programme planning, design and implementation;
• Develop regional engagement and outreach strategies on youth policy related issues;
• Guide the implementation of ICGRL protocols and youth unemployment policy, and other Regional and International instruments on Social Development ;
• Monitor and analyse the programme/project environment and progress using applicable monitoring and evaluation and risk management tools and advising on timely adjustments and corrective measures as necessary;
• Maintain partners and stakeholders to advocate, promote and advance RMYF Secretariat priorities and interests especially on sustainable growth and social development;
• Identify partnership and resources mobilisation opportunities in collaboration with the Office of the Administrator;
• Prepare project proposals for funding.

Core attributes

Ethics and Values;

Creativity;

Organisational Awareness;

Teamwork;

Adaptability;

Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;

Appropriate Decision Making;

Conflict Management.

Required skills

Leadership and Management Skills;

Financial and Human Resource Management Skills;

Project management Skills;

Effective communication;

Computer Literacy;

Ability to build and maintain Relationships and Partnerships,

Fundraising Skills;

Ability to analyse and interpret governmental and organisational rules and regulations.

Experience

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar position.

Education Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant academic discipline, preferably Social Work, Community Development, and Development Studies, Project Management.

Language

• Ability to work in the English and French languages, with written and spoken command of the two languages; knowledge of Portuguese, Arabic and/ Kiswahili would be an added advantage.

Application Procedure

• The application should be accompanied by a cover letter, updated curriculum vitae and copies of academic and professional qualifications with three traceable referees including contact details;
• Applicants must be citizen of the Great Lakes Region and aged 35 years and below