Project Manager (Project Officer) — Pilot Youth Advisory Group, Ziguinchor
The Youth Participation project, through its Youth Advisory Groups (YAG), recruits a Project Manager attached to the Tekki Fii Project Manager, within the Programs Department — Youth Participation. The position is classified at grade 7.
Job summary
As a member of the Youth Advisory Group (YAG), you will monitor and report on all project activities in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work for poor and vulnerable populations. Your rigorous, service-oriented approach ensures that the project consistently applies best practices and strives to improve the impact of its benefits for the people served.
Responsibilities
You support the coordination and implementation of all assigned project activities, as defined in the detailed implementation plan — including diagnostic mapping, implementation of YAGs, capacity building sessions and implementation of action plans within the 5 Communal Youth Advisory Groups (YAGs) — in accordance with CRS programmatic quality principles and standards, donor requirements and best practices.
You monitor and report any identified challenges and/or gaps to inform adjustments to implementation plans and timelines, and support partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
You support accountability by coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting partners in the collection and analysis of project data according to specified mechanisms and tools — including the maintenance of the YAG recommendations follow-up registry. You work with the local partner(s) to prepare reports according to the established reporting schedule.
You collect information on staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and YAG members, and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
You complete project documentation for assigned activities and contribute to the identification of information for case studies and reports on promising practices.
Candidate profile
Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Sociology, Entrepreneurship/Management, or related field. Minimum of 2 years work experience in support of projects; recent graduates may be considered for this position. Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
Desired qualifications
Experience in monitoring projects and collecting relevant data is desired. Experience in the field of youth engagement, youth entrepreneurship or advocacy, and within an NGO would be an asset.
Applications from young people under the age of 35 are strongly encouraged. This position implies a direct and permanent
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