Youth Engagement Coordinator

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Plan International

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 0-5 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 17/09/2025
  • Location: Jordan
Youth
The Organization
Plan Denmark and Plan International Jordan have been contracted by the Novo Nordisk Foundation to implement a 5 Year program (2022-2026) called “Najahna” focused on youth economic empowerment in Jordan. The action will aim to complement JRP’s top priority, which is to strengthen systems to protect the dignity and welfare of Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians impacted by the Syrian crisis. 
Responsibilities

  • Lead the youth engagement the implementation of related activities, follow up on plans, reports, and assigned tasks.
  • Ensure continuous engagement, participation and consultation of youth stakeholders in all steps of the project planning and implementation.
  • Promote a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions;
  • Support advocacy initiatives at community level;
  • Support the youth to engage with the local government and community stakeholders to implement advocacy initiatives;
  • Coach the youth to utilize evidence and best practices to engage with the local stakeholders to plan and implement local advocacy projects;
  • Mobilize the youth by connecting them with a range of local and national youth networks to strengthen their advocacy efforts while offering them the chance to share experiences, acquire new skills and raise their voices in youth forums;
  • Actively contribute to project planning and adaptation of the project approaches in line with youth participants priorities and needs;
  • Provide guidance to the hub coordinators on referrals to other sectors;
  • Representing the project to different stakeholders in the different areas of implementation: partners, CSOs, CBOs, municipalities, community leaders and youth;
  • Lead the relationship with youth participants and local stakeholders to ensure achievement of the project objectives within agreed upon timeframe;
  • Strengthen the understanding of community development, youth engagement and ownership and of social sustainability among the stakeholders in the areas of intervention;
  • Support the coordination, preparation and facilitation of all events related to the project (meetings, workshops, trainings, consultations, national stakeholders meeting);
  • Conduct regular field visits, provide coaching and technical support on an ongoing basis and ensure implementation of effective coordination mechanisms;
  • Identify areas in need of capacity building of youth and CBOs;
  • Ensure implementation of code of conduct, and internal Child Protection policy.

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in a humanitarian context, specifically in project coordination, management, lobbying and advocacy, and meaningful youth participation
  • Good understanding of community development and civic engagement concepts and practices
  • Knowledge of Social Research methodologies and Qualitative data analysis
  • Trained on advocacy and communication skills
  • Trained on community engagement
  • Understanding of humanitarian response, coordination mechanism, humanitarian reform and action
  • Experience in Education in emergency programming
  • Experience in networking with CSOs and relevant governmental institutions
  • Bachelor degree  in social work, psychology, sociology, international relations or any other related field
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Fluent in Arabic, Good English speaking & writing skills

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