Youth Engagement Advisor– Cambodia – Advancing Youth Leadership (AYL) Activity

  • Full-time

Company Description

Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity. Since 1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating powerful and innovative programs in more than 80 countries around the world.

EDC promotes equity and access to high quality education and health services and products that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. We support an inclusive workplace culture that embraces many perspectives and broadens our understanding of the communities we serve, enhancing and enriching our work.

EDC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Job Description

The primary purpose of the Advancing Youth Leadership activity is to enhance the capacity and leadership of youth, including those from marginalized groups, to fully participate in socio-political life, to address local development issues, and to increase civic participation.

Position Description

The Youth Engagement Advisor will be responsible for overseeing, implementing, and coordinating a variety of programs, and activities in relation to the leadership program and youth civic engagement. This would include, among other things, planning, outreach, data collection, and coordination with youth, civil society organizations, and private sector. The position is expected to develop, manage, and maintain strong working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders to promote their active engagement with youth, youth-led and youth-serving organizations, civil society organizations, and other entities as applicable. They will provide administrative oversight, and logistical and coordination support to ensure the success of the programs designed to inspired, mobilize, and engage youth to improve and create positive community development.

 

Please Note: This position is not eligible for relocation or posting allowances and the salary will be paid in Cambodian riel.

 

Qualifications

The candidate for the position of Youth Engagement Coordinator shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in international development, social science, business, law, communication or other relevant field required. Master’s degree preferred.

Skills and Experience:

  • At least 7 years of demonstrated experience coordinating large and complex or international programs including on soft skill or skill development, youth empowerment, civil society, and, among others, civic education;
  • Demonstrated experience in capacity building initiatives for youth and community groups, and in community mobilization, coordination, and facilitation;
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and manage civic engagement-focused grants;
  • Knowledge and experience of gender and social inclusion in Cambodia;
  • Excellent understanding of youth networks and civil society organizations in Cambodia and its development context;
  • Solid communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and relation management skills and experience; and
  • Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining relationships and networks with individuals, communities, development partners and other relevant stakeholders.

Language:

Fluency in English is required.

Additional Information

EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.