Vacancy Announcement: YOUTH COUNTRY COORDINATOR (YCC) for the GET UP SPEAK OUT (GUSO) Programme

YOUTH COUNTRY COORDINATOR (YCC) for the

GET UP SPEAK OUT (GUSO) Programme

 (Jakarta Based, 30 hours/month)

The Youth Country Coordinator (YCC) is a young person (18-25 years) who will be the focal point for young staff/volunteers in the GUSO programme, and together with the National Programme Coordinator (NPC), a champion for the meaningful involvement and participation (MYP) of young people in the GUSO programme. The YCC will be the central advisory partner contributing to linking/learning by sharing lessons learned and experiences from Aliansi Satu Visi members implementing the GUSO programme, other GUSO countries and documents.

OBJECTIVE

1. To encourage the active and meaningful youth participation of ASV members implementing the GUSO programme in all aspects of the programme.

2. To ensure on-going updates on the programme for the youth staff/volunteers as well as ASV members implementing the GUSO programme on issues related to effective youth participation

3. To ensure timely preparation of youth input in the GUSO Working Group meetings and reports; and ensure that documentation meets meaningful youth participation standards and the donor requirements for approval and progression of the initiative.

4. To support the NPC to coordinate the preparation of programme related publications to promote awareness and lesson-learning on youth participation

5. To advise the NPC and the GUSO Working Group on how to effectively implement youth participation at all stages of the programme cycle and implementation of the programme.

6. Together with the ASV members implementing the GUSO programme provide technical support and guidance to young staff/volunteers in the ASV members implementing the GUSO programme to be able to participate effectively in the programme.

7. To ensure effective partnerships with relevant youth (serving) organisations in the country programme.

8.  To keep updated on relevant information in the field of youth sexual and reproductive health and rights and share among the ASV members.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To coordinate and facilitate the content and logistics for capacity building meetings and consultations planned for young people and ASV members implementing the GUSO programme around MYP. , i.e. joint youth activities;

2. Provide ASV members implementing the GUSO programme with full information on youth participation initiatives within the GUSO programme and solicit their proactive support in engaging young staff/volunteers;

3. To analyse materials and prepare summaries of articles on MYP, for dissemination among the ASV members implementing the GUSO programme, both adults and young staff/volunteers;

4.  To support NPC to develop and incorporate the policy on protection of young people in all programme activities;

5. To keep the NPC and ASV members implementing the GUSO programme informed of progress and developments of youth participation in the the GUSO programme;

6. To participate in internal meetings, workshops and working groups as agreed with the NPC;

7. To undertake any other reasonable duties as may be requested from time to time;

8. To support in planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning activities and operational research.

ACCOUNTABILITY

1. The YCC is contracted by a host organisation, which is one of the alliance members in Indonesia, on behalf of the ASV;

2. An YCC has a part-time position with estimated working hours of 30 hours/month;

3. An YCC cannot have another position/job at one of the ASV members implementing the GUSO programme;

4. The YCC is impartial and works in a youth-adult partnership with the NPC. The YCC is hierarchically accountable to the NPC. For daily management issues the YCC can turn to the NPC or the line manager of the host organisation.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

1. Age 18-25;

2. Experienced in working on projects / activities related to adolescent HKSR, including youth participation;

3. Experienced in working with youth-led initiatives or networks (either as members or facilitators/leaders);

4. Experienced in documenting material or reports;

5.  Experienced with social media;

6. Experienced in managing volunteers.

7. Good management, analytical, reporting, communication, administrative, organizational, computer, and English proficiency skills;

8. Commitment to HKSR issues and meaningful youth participation;

9.  Have an open mindset;

10. Ability to work under pressure and deadlines

11. Able to work independently, flexibly, and work in teams;

12. Willing to travel.

Interested ?

  

Your application (Motivation Letter, CV and References in Bahasa Indonesia or English) can be submitted by e-mail

 to : secretariat@satuvisi.org

indicating the position: YCC for GUSO.

Application deadline will be 6 April 2018

Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

We give an equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religion.