Youth Coordinator "Nationals Only" - Jordan

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NRC in Jordan 

Established in 2012 NRC Jordan’s long-term outlook addresses the problems affecting life as a refugee. We work to build the resilience of Syrians, and to relieve the impact on the Jordanian communities that host them.  Syrian refugees in Jordan are struggling. As they contend with difficult living conditions across the country, the obstacles are complex. They struggle to remain registered as refugees, to provide for their families, and to access essential services – including education for their children. The Jordanian communities that host them, meanwhile, feel the impact of hosting high numbers of refugees – with each year that passes, local infrastructure becomes more strained.

Role Specific Information

NRC implements a youth training centres in Zaatari, Azraq and the Emirati Jordanian camps in Northern Jordan. The project is currently funded by three key donors. Given the central role that NRC plays in the youth programming in the Syria refugee response, and the size and scale of the projects to be managed, a Project Coordinator is being recruited to coordinate the youth project in Zaatari camp

Generic responsibilities:

• Coordinate and implement the youth projects in Zaatari according to strategy, proposals and plans developed by NRC in coordination with partners.
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements when implementing the projects.
• Develop monthly activity and work plans
• Supervise, train and develop CC staff in accordance with development plans and work plans
• Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities
• Cooperate with relevant partners and local authorities
• Organize trainings for the CC team, relevant partners and beneficiaries
• Contribute to donor reports as required
• Ensure proper filing of all project documents

Specific responsibilities:

• Manage and support the on-going NRC Youth projects in Zaatari including the Planning and Implementation of activities as well as management of youth teams and community volunteers.
• Manage staff performance using NRC’s Performance Management system
• Maintain NRC’s position as a key coordination partner for youth actors operating in camps.
• Maintain NRC’s position as a key actor vis-à-vis the camp authorities.
• Co-chair Youth specific coordination meetings at camp level (Youth Task Force)
• Supervise the budget lines for above activities and monitor expenditure. Meet on a monthly basis to review budget versus actual expenditure for all projects and donors funding activities.
• Act as the media focal point, in close coordination with the Senior Communications Officer, for the youth project, including drafting and delivering presentations.
• Act as the focal point for organising donor visits to youth project sites.
• Draft concept papers, proposals for new activities in the camp and for the continuation of on-going activities, in coordination with the Project Manager and Programme Director.
• Draft donor reports for on-going projects, in coordination with the PM and PD.
• Lead key programme development discussions with field staff for follow up with PM/PD.

Our Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a university graduate, with a minimum of 5 years previous experience in a similar position. Experience preferably in youth/ training/ education program, vocational/ technical vocational educational training (TVET)  Experience working in complex and volatile contexts, in particular in the Middle East.  Technical expertise relevant to the role. Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.  Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

We are particularly looking for a positive individual with strong communication skills, who can build trust and confidently navigate both internally and externally at different levels.

Additional Information:

Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline

Contract period: Through 31st December, 2017 

Salary/benefits: 2227 JD's subject to social security 

Duty station: Zaatari Camp 

NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and to check that its partners have not been involved in illegal activities.

NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.

NB: Please enter your specific city of residency in Jordan in your application.

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