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KEY PRIORITIES
MAIN RESPONSIBILITYSupport the planning, implementation and review of the project in line with the project designProvide training and mentoring to the Youth Accountability Advocates and networks to create vibrant youth engagement at local levelEnsuring monthly data collection and case study collection from Youth Accountability Advocates and youth networksAssist in Youth Accountability Advocates recruitment, selection, training, placement and in placement support in line with Restless Development’s standardsLiaise with coalitions, local authorities, communities, and young people to ensure our project is embedded, visible, and positively supportedEnsure Youth Accountability Advocates comply with code of conduct for delivery, activity implementation and budget managementProvide welfare support to Youth Accountability Advocates in person and on the phone
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION & REPORTING (40%)Support in Youth Accountability Advocates recruitment, selection, training, placement, and in placement support with support from the project team and regions officesSupport Youth Accountability Advocates to implement , monitor and review project activities across all locations on a monthly basisEnsure compilation of reports and case studies in line with organisational M&E system, and suitable for donor audiencesProvide regular progress updates to your supervisor on the project and ensure risks and challenges are managed on timeProvide regular guidance, mentoring, and welfare support to the Youth Accountability Advocates ensuring they are active and delivering their targetsLiaise and ensure youth networks are engaged at all stages of the project
YOUTH ACCOUNTABILITY ADVOCATES MANAGEMENT (25%)Conduct regular in person and phone meetings with Youth Accountability Advocates to ensure they are active, well supported, and meet their targetsIdentify and assessment skills needs of the Youth Accountability Advocates and ensure this is addressed in order to meet the projects targetsProvide monthly Youth Accountability Advocates welfare reports to the Project Coordinator and Senior Project Coordinator
PROJECT BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY (15%)Support your team to develop clear and cost effective activity budgets in line with Restless Development policies and donor compliancePrepare and submit timely narrative reports on expenditure and activities you are conducting in line with Restless Development policies and donor complianceReport any concerns on financial management and compliance to the Finance ManagerEnsure Restless Development resources (monetary or equipment) are protected and never mis-used by staff, Youth Accountability Advocates, or beneficiariesEnsure that all requisitions and retirements are appropriately authorized; and that all expenditure is backed up genuine receipts and documentsUphold all financial policies and procedures for Restless Development Tanzania, and proactively prevent risks within the project which could jeopardise our Values, Policies and Code of Conduct, and donor compliance
PARTNERSHIPS, VISIBILITY AND GRANT MANAGEMENT (10%)Develop partnerships with local media for the project’s objectives and visibility of our workProactively provide case studies, good new stories, and photos for social media, and sharing with external audiences such as donors
Act as an ambassador for Restless Development at public and partner meetings and events demonstrating expertise, and youth passion
Other (5%)Other duties as required.You may occasionally be required to work on weekends and/or public holidays, for which time off in lieu will be granted
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEEssentialQualificationMinimum of Graduate level degree/diploma in relevant field, preferably related to political science, communication, gender, policies, advocacy and data (statistics)
ExperienceExperience working with young people from vulnerable settingsTechnical expertise in community development and gender approaches in civic engagementLead and provide support to volunteersA clear understanding of contemporary development agenda such as sustainable development goals, gender equality, advocacy, family planning, youth participation, decision-making, governance structures, political events and opportunitiesExcellent interpersonal and communication skills suitable for both youth and local government audiences
DesirableFluent in English and KiswahiliGood ICT skills including Word, Excel, email/internet, PowerPointA strong personal commitment to the values of Restless Development and the role of young people in developmentPrevious experience as a volunteer DesirableGraduate degree in a field related to policy, community development or youth workAbility to manage budgets and financesExperience of working in a multi-cultural environment
MAIN RESPONSIBILITYSupport the planning, implementation and review of the project in line with the project designProvide training and mentoring to the Youth Accountability Advocates and networks to create vibrant youth engagement at local levelEnsuring monthly data collection and case study collection from Youth Accountability Advocates and youth networksAssist in Youth Accountability Advocates recruitment, selection, training, placement and in placement support in line with Restless Development’s standardsLiaise with coalitions, local authorities, communities, and young people to ensure our project is embedded, visible, and positively supportedEnsure Youth Accountability Advocates comply with code of conduct for delivery, activity implementation and budget managementProvide welfare support to Youth Accountability Advocates in person and on the phone
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION & REPORTING (40%)Support in Youth Accountability Advocates recruitment, selection, training, placement, and in placement support with support from the project team and regions officesSupport Youth Accountability Advocates to implement , monitor and review project activities across all locations on a monthly basisEnsure compilation of reports and case studies in line with organisational M&E system, and suitable for donor audiencesProvide regular progress updates to your supervisor on the project and ensure risks and challenges are managed on timeProvide regular guidance, mentoring, and welfare support to the Youth Accountability Advocates ensuring they are active and delivering their targetsLiaise and ensure youth networks are engaged at all stages of the project
YOUTH ACCOUNTABILITY ADVOCATES MANAGEMENT (25%)Conduct regular in person and phone meetings with Youth Accountability Advocates to ensure they are active, well supported, and meet their targetsIdentify and assessment skills needs of the Youth Accountability Advocates and ensure this is addressed in order to meet the projects targetsProvide monthly Youth Accountability Advocates welfare reports to the Project Coordinator and Senior Project Coordinator
PROJECT BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY (15%)Support your team to develop clear and cost effective activity budgets in line with Restless Development policies and donor compliancePrepare and submit timely narrative reports on expenditure and activities you are conducting in line with Restless Development policies and donor complianceReport any concerns on financial management and compliance to the Finance ManagerEnsure Restless Development resources (monetary or equipment) are protected and never mis-used by staff, Youth Accountability Advocates, or beneficiariesEnsure that all requisitions and retirements are appropriately authorized; and that all expenditure is backed up genuine receipts and documentsUphold all financial policies and procedures for Restless Development Tanzania, and proactively prevent risks within the project which could jeopardise our Values, Policies and Code of Conduct, and donor compliance
PARTNERSHIPS, VISIBILITY AND GRANT MANAGEMENT (10%)Develop partnerships with local media for the project’s objectives and visibility of our workProactively provide case studies, good new stories, and photos for social media, and sharing with external audiences such as donors
Act as an ambassador for Restless Development at public and partner meetings and events demonstrating expertise, and youth passion
Other (5%)Other duties as required.You may occasionally be required to work on weekends and/or public holidays, for which time off in lieu will be granted
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEEssentialQualificationMinimum of Graduate level degree/diploma in relevant field, preferably related to political science, communication, gender, policies, advocacy and data (statistics)
ExperienceExperience working with young people from vulnerable settingsTechnical expertise in community development and gender approaches in civic engagementLead and provide support to volunteersA clear understanding of contemporary development agenda such as sustainable development goals, gender equality, advocacy, family planning, youth participation, decision-making, governance structures, political events and opportunitiesExcellent interpersonal and communication skills suitable for both youth and local government audiences
DesirableFluent in English and KiswahiliGood ICT skills including Word, Excel, email/internet, PowerPointA strong personal commitment to the values of Restless Development and the role of young people in developmentPrevious experience as a volunteer DesirableGraduate degree in a field related to policy, community development or youth workAbility to manage budgets and financesExperience of working in a multi-cultural environment