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Youth Forum Zimbabwe – Project Officer



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Posted: Jun 27, 2013

Youth Forum Zimbabwe – Project Officer

Youth Forum

Project Officer / Youth Advocacy and Lobby Program

Title Project Officer / Youth Advocacy and Lobby Program: Youth Forum
Location Harare
Job Information Duration of contract: 15 months
Youth Forum Zimbabwe: The Project Officer will report to the National CoordinatorYouth Forum is seeking a dynamic Project Officer to boost its political work through the youth advocacy and lobby project. The Project Officer will be part of the National Secretariat that coordinates, supports and promotes the organization’s national activities, mission and vision. The successful candidate will play a key role in the growth of Youth Forum in Zimbabwe. The position is initially offered for a period of 15 months, but may be extended if the partnership continues to develop successfully.Key responsibilities
–    Developing and administering the Youth Forum’s community advocacy initiatives and training activities which mobilizes communities, young men and women in creating political inclusiveness of the youth in Zimbabwe
–    Working closely with the Youth Forum structures comprising of its membership to enable them carry out local level practical advocacy and lobby interventions that enable them to improve their participation in political and policy dialogue
–    Implement activities in co-ordination with Youth Forum elected leadership and members and identified stakeholders
–    Monitor major policy developments related to advancing youth participation and empowerment and develop appropriate strategies for the community level interventions
–    Assist in producing written materials to support the organization’s work, including research briefs, website content, advocacy materials, and activity reports for all activities undertaken and monthly programme reports
–    Provide logistical and administrative support for the implementation of activities and identify possible fundraising initiatives and funding partners
–    Assist in developing Youth Forum’s membership base, including liaising with members, managing the contacts database and identifying potential member organisations
–    Help to develop and implement information-sharing practices between members, their groups and member organisations
–    Manage requests and expressions of interest from the membership, affiliated organisations and the public
–    Grant proposal writing

Skills and attributes
–    Graduate qualification in a relevant area (such as public policy, development studies, international relations, social work, psychology, social sciences, human rights or gender issues) or proven experience in a related field
–    Demonstrated expertise in policy analysis and advocacy on national issues
–    Excellent writing and communication skills
–    Strong project management skills
–    Experience in administrative support and events management
–    Willingness to work in a collaborative team and with diverse alliances, including an ability to work in different cultural environments
–    Ability to work with minimal supervision, and with a keen eye for accuracy and detail and potential implementation challenges
–    Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
–    Excellent written and spoken English, fluency in Ndebele or Shona
–    Experience in grant proposal writing
–    Experience in youth sector and community mobilization
–    Highly skilled in Microsoft Office programs
–    Clean class 4 drivers licence will be an added advantage

Selection criteria
Please address the following selection criteria in no more than three pages.

1: Highly developed interpersonal skills and proactive communication
2: Demonstrated ability in grant and funding proposal writing skills
3: Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of political dynamics and the situation of youth in Zimbabwe.
4: Demonstrated ability to network and work collaboratively with a wide range of international, national and local key stakeholders.
5: Ability to work effectively autonomously and as a member of a small team and contribute to further development of the service.
6: Excellent oral and written communication skills.

To apply
Please send a covering letter describing your interest, qualifications, salary requirements, traceable references and all official documents including your CV to Youth Forum, at:youthforumzim@yahoo.co.uk or drop your application at: Youth Forum Zimbabwe, 7th Floor FBC House, 113 L. Takawira Street, Harare.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted
Application deadline: 5 July 2013

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