The SAUTI YOUTH Project Officer, will be responsible of

1. Formation and mobilizing CVA (Citizen Voice Action) Youth groups,

2. To empowers the youth to have the capacity to engage with the communities and monitor relevant government services and policy influence to climate change trough CVA

3. Preparation of Monthly and quarterly project report

4. Monitoring of the groups, by mobilizing them to establish income-generating activities that are protecting the environment.

5. Create awareness on climate change impacts to the communities collaborating with the youths

6. Collaborate with districts in Handeni and Korogwe authorities on influencing them to implements the policy and National strategy on climate change.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Fieldwork, formation and monitoring of the groups, conducting community initial planning, community gathering meetings, monitoring and scorecard s meetings, conducting interface meetings. Monitoring of CVA youth groups, (60% of time)

End Results

• 40 youth groups formed. 800 Youth are involved in project implementations; 4000 youth are aware of the project goal. 23000 communities are informed about the project goal. 3 Action plans are developed by the communities and are followed and implemented.

• The communities are protecting the environments and aware about the climate change issues and are taking actions

• Youth has been empowered and are engaging in climate change actions.

• Youth are able to influence policy on climate change implementations.

• Both female and male youth are engaged equally in project implementations

Producing Project reports, quarterly, monthly reports

All reports required by the project

Attending meetings, online meetings, and other added responsibilities.

Facilitating payments collaborating with PFAOs, ensures payments are done timely.

Ensure activities planned are implemented timely. 

Documents success stories and lesson learned (30% of time)

End Results

• Quality reports are submitted timely

• All payments are done timely

• Activities planned are implemented as per standards.

• Documented success stories

Attending different platforms with youth, cluster meetings

Travelling has to facilitate project activities. (10% of time)

End Results

• Youth facilitated to attend different platforms

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

• Bachelor degree in social science studies from any Institute or University in Tanzania
• Added knowledge in environmental issues

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Bachelor degree in social science studies from any Institute or University in Tanzania
• Added knowledge in environmental issues
• Driving license for Motor cycle

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

1. Solution-oriented, resourceful & performing well under pressure with minimum supervisor.

2. Good interpersonal skills, Team player with ability to work with all levels of organizations & maintain effective working relations.

3. Computer skills

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

Fieldwork in villages in Tanga and Handeni District

Physical Requirements

With ability to travel and riding motorcycle

Language Requirements

English and Swahili