Plan International Nepal announces vacancy for Youth Coordinator . Interested candidates can apply for the job. Read the full article below for the job details.

ROLE PURPOSE

The position will be responsible to provide technical support for the implementation of youth focused program/projects and other projects relating to youth engagement and mobilisation. This position will support Senior Technical Advisor in designing project proposals related to youth participation and engagement. The position will primarily support in capacity building of partners staffs in understanding Plan’s youth centric approach and accordingly provide technical support in implementing related projects. Additionally, the position is also expected to provide required support in operationalisation of strategic area- Lead and Decide of Plan International Nepal’s country strategy 2023-2027. 

S/he will be accountable for the quality implementation of the above task in alignment with Plan’s global strategies/standards and Country Strategy.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications

• Educational qualification in the area of gender and social inclusion, Public health communication, health education, social science or related subject areas that are relevant.  
• Bachelor degree with 5 years and masters degree with 3 years’ proven experience in the area youth empowerment. 

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of national and international policies on youth. 
• Knowledge of current trends around youth engagement both at national and international arena.
• Critical thinking, analysis & reasoning.  
• Influencing people and pitching innovating ideas.
• Communicating both one to one and in groups in writing, verbally, presentations and reports, in English, Nepali and relevant local languages
• Effective communication and coordination.
• Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving.

Experience

• Working with youth led/youth focused organisations. 
• Experience of working with diverse group of children, adolescents, youth led CBOs, NGOs.
• Organising workshops/consultations, discussion, dialogues 
• Project Management: planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
• Working with youth related/focused government bodies. 
• Work experience with UN/I/NGO in similar capacity preferred.
• Proven experience of similar assignment during past work.  

ABOUT PLAN INTERNATIONAL

Plan International is a development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We strive for a just world, working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners in over 75 countries. Our programs are underpinned by a core of defined values, including transparency and accountability, team collaboration, inclusion and integration, as well as the overall ambition to empower girls and young women as legacy.

Plan International has been working in Nepal since 1978 and developed a strong reputation as a respected development and humanitarian actor helping marginalized children, their families and communities to access their rights to health, education, economic security and protection. Through the support of local partners, Plan International has worked in 42 districts in Nepal since 1978. 

Plan International strives for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Our ambition from now to 2027 is to see All Girls Standing Strong Creating Global Change.

Plan international Nepal seeks candidates who practice feminist leadership, promote diversity, actively seek innovative solutions for problems, courageously and respectfully share their opinions and ideas, break down barriers and engender cross-department collaboration, practice active listening, maintain confidentiality, build trust and are passionate about children’s rights and equality for girls.

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Application Deadline: Friday 8th Sep, 2023