Outreach officer

Under the responsibility of the Head of Mission and the operational management of the Project Coordinator, IECD is searching for an OUTREACH OFFICER (m/w) to comply with the following activities:

1. Identify vulnerable youth interested in vocational training

• Map vulnerable areas and create a network of partners (schools, community leaders, community centers, educational centers)
• Visit and meet stakeholders in the region (municipality, NGOs, local associations and community focal points) to present IECD and the newly introduced short training
• Create awareness for vocational training as a legitimate, practical path in schools and educational institutions of the Bethlehem area
• Keep track of interested candidates and facilitate their enrollment
• Organize registration sessions and participate in the selection of candidates according to the requirements
• Coordinate with the CSO of the Salesians Don Bosco schools in outreach activities

2. Reporting

• Report on activities and outreached youth according to the project requirements
• Support the Project Coordinator in additional reporting needs
• Maintain and follow up the project database
• Analyze impact, report on main challenges and suggest solutions for improvement
• Participate in training on the monitoring tools and report in any possible improvement

3. Implement adequate and effective communication tools to support in-the-field outreach efforts

• Promote and communicate on the training courses among stakeholders, partners, and institutions
• Develop and implement a communication strategy on social networks addressed to the project target
• Develop brochures and flyers to promote the courses and create awareness on vocational training
• Participate in events about education and youth employment in the governorate

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Arab language is compulsory

Education: University degree in education, psychology (social work) or business

Experience: 2 years at least in the private, public or NGO sector.

• Experience in education (esp vocational training) is of advantage
• Experience in projects to promote youth employability is a plus

Competencies :

• Able of independent, autonomous work
• Good level in English written and spoken
• Good knowledge of the vocational training environment in the Bethlehem area
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Qualities :

• Commitment with vulnerable parts of the Palestinian society
• Very good organization skills with a high level of adaptability and flexibility
• Able to work in a team and coordinate with other staff
• Interested in human development and capacity building
• Compliance with IECD values: focus on the person, principle of service and professional commitment.

Please send your CV and motivation letter

• With the reference « Palestine –  Outreach-ST »

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