Job Title : Youth Programs Facilitator

Job Purpose Summary:   Professionals working on this positions are required  to support and implement the  range of programs focusing the diverse group young people involved in iEARN programs. Since youth ages 10-21 are an important focus for all SIE (Society for International Education) projects and program, the candidate will be responsible for working with them nationwide providing leadership, synergy and professional support for the youth groups to initiate and implement their projects and programs.

 He/she will be based at iEARN Centre Karachi fulltime, and will be responsible for the design and development of iEARN Youth Projects Programs leading the alumni and other youth members of iEARN network.

 Reporting Relationship: Youth Programs Facilitator will report to the Senior Program Officer.

      Period of Contract: Initial two years contract based on quarterly review of performance.

   Key Responsibilities:

•  Provide effective leadership support to the youth members and the teachers .

• Leading and coordinating the iEARN Youth Volunteering and Community Service projects in collaboration with iEARN partner schools.

• Develop, direct and deliver training and leadership programs for  youth ages 10-21 enabling them to be informed and active members of the community.
• Work alongside and lead the youth groups to design, implement and evaluate the various community service, volunteering and other youth relevant projects and events.
• Work closely with and mobilizing the  iEARN alumni specially the ones returning from USA after completing the one year Youth Exchange and Studies Program.
• Facilitate some of the  iEARN online collaborative projects focusing youth and youth issues providing online support to all participating students and educators.
• Develop and maintain a system of liasoning with the iEARN youth and keep the members database updated and coordinate with them.
• Compile and write reports regularly on all youth projects underway or completed and submit them in presentable manner whenever required.
• Develop and maintain an iEARN youth/alumni website for effective communication and programs updates
• Other job related duties as assigned.
  
  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Education:  Bachelors/Masters preferably in Social Work.

Experience and Dispositions:

We are looking for young professionals or fresh  graduates who are keen to take up  an opportunity to develop their [project management skills and gain experience in the field of service learning and youth leadership.

You can apply if you :

• have excellent command over written and spoken English and Urdu.
• have complete command over working with computer including internet , MS office and web designing.
• posses excellent leadership abilities and if you are a great team member;
• are friendly can get along with well with young people very well;
• have some experience of working with students aged 10-21 years;
• have experience of community service and volunteering (will be an asset);
• have experience with developing, delivering and coordinating youth events and programs as student, professional or volunteer;
• are able to travel confidently in the city using public transport system  and can also travel in and outside Pakistan independently.

Process of Application: Applicants which fulfills the job requirement can apply using the Online Application Form. Complete the form and submit.

Active iEARN Partner Schools are also encouraged to consider the secondment possibilities for their staff. School Administrators and Principals mail to iearnpak@iearnpk.org

Note: Applicants please do not phone us or insist on meeting in person. Only short listed applicants would be invited for the interviews.