Multipurpose Youth Center (MYC) Coordinator

Date Posted: Feb 25, 2024

Job Detail

Location:

Kabul - Afghanistan
Company:

war child UK
Type:

Contract
Shift:

Rotating Days
Career Level:

Entry Level Staff
Positions:

1
Vacancy number:

HR/WC-021
Experience:

4 Year
Gender:

Female
Salary:

As per Company salary scale
Degree:

Bachelors
Apply Before:

Feb 29, 2024

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Job Description

Position Summary:

The MYC coordinator is responsible for the overall management and coordination of MYC as well as for achieving the set objectives. S/he will work to build and maintain strong local networks committed to improving the lives of young people, will promote volunteerism, help to identify young survivors of violence, and also support vulnerable young people through livelihood and business development programs.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

Oversee the overall management and operations of the MYC.
Coordinate and supervise daily activities at the MYC, ensuring that programs meet goals and objectives.
Contribute to project planning, evaluation, and data collection.
Develop and maintain relationships with young people, key programs, and community stakeholders.
Create a safe space for young people to explore their values and identities.
Conduct staff meetings and provide effective guidance to staff.
Participate in project staff meetings and ensure effective communication.
Provide mental health, and psychosocial, life skills, youth education etc services by full-time qualified staff to youth and adolescents
Identify the youth networks, building their capacity on different topics and coordinate with youth network
Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports and submit them to the Project Manager.
Whenever assigned by Senior Management staff, conduct national level coordination with stakeholders
Perform any other tasks assigned by the project manager within the general scope of the described responsibilities or of the project.

Job Requirements

Qualification:

Academic Background and Knowledge/ Experience

Bachelor’s degreein management, Social Work, Education, or nay equivalent degree in a related field
Minimum of 4 years’ experience working with adolescents and youths.
Capacity to work with young people from diverse cultural backgrounds
Capacity to work efficiently within a multidisciplinary team.
Strong ability to work independently.

Available to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends

Skills

Excellent communication skills both in writing and oral including presentation, networking, and interpersonal skills: English, Pashto, Dari
Excellent computer, MS office skills
Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Good reporting writing skills including
Data management skills and familiar with applications e.g., Kobo and other related programs
Available to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends

Skills Required

Submission Guideline:

Interested applicants are invited to send their resume and an accompanying cover letter electronically to: kabulhr@wcc-afg.org

War Child is an equal opportunity employer; qualified Afghan women are strongly encouraged to apply.

The closing date is February 29, 2024 Please ensure your application email has the subject heading of ‘Multipurpose Youth Center (MYC) Coordinator VA# HR/WC-021' Otherwise, your application will not be considered. Only those applicants selected for Test and an interview will be notified. No phone calls please

Submission Email:

kabulhr@wcc-afg.org

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