Youth Development Center Coordinator

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Tulkarem Youth Development Center (YDRC) Coordinator

About Tulkarem YDRC:

The Tulkarem YDRC works to expand educational and leadership opportunities for Palestinian youth throughout the Tulkarem District to develop their personal and technical skills, and to increase their engagement in their communities. The YDRC offers training and other activities in areas such as leadership, media, ICT, employability, sports, and arts and culture. The Tulkarem YDRC is hosted by the Shweke Youth Club, which is situated in Shweke, Tulkarem Governorate. The Shweke Youth Club has a mission to “promote and sustain youth leadership and civic engagement” by providing a healthy and friendly environment where youth can realize their full capabilities and promote and advance their full participation in social, sport, and educational activities as they contribute to building a democratic and free civil society.

The Shweke Youth Club is currently seeking a strong candidate to serve as the Tulkarem YDRC Coordinator and to take the lead in strengthening the YDRC and expanding its programming for youth.

About IREX

IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally. IREX enables local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society: quality education and innovative youth development programming, independent media, and strong communities.

In the West Bank and Gaza, IREX is implementing the USAID-funded Partnerships with Youth (PWY) program. The PWY Program expands educational and leadership opportunities for young people aged 14-29 throughout the West Bank by creating sustainable hubs for youth innovation and learning, called Youth Development Resource Centers (YDRCs). PWY supports YDRCs throughout the West Bank to offer otherwise unavailable services and programming for youth to prepare them for a successful transition to adulthood and help ensure economic and civic participation in their communities.

Summary of Position:

The Tulkarem YDRC Coordinator will manage all activities at the YDRC and will report to and work closely with Shweke Youth Club’s board members. S/he will also receive support and coaching from PWY staff to ensure s/he is able to introduce and manage new training programs and activities, and to supervise a team of trainers, volunteers, and youth interns.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

-Develop a work plan of activities and oversee implementation of the programs.
-Work with Shweke Youth Club board members to develop and implement a strategic plan with full engagement of the youth in the district.
-Work with the Shweke Youth Club board members to build the institutional capacity of the YDRC. This will include, but is not limited to, implementing new or improving existing policies, processes, and procedures related to organizational and financial management of the YDRC.
-Identify and network with potential partners in the public and private sectors at the local, governorate, and national levels, and lead the YDRC’s efforts in fundraising and resource mobilization.
-Maintain a database of youth beneficiaries, and prepare biweekly and monthly reports
-Represent the YDRC at various events and activities, create communications products, and ensure media visibility of the YDRC.
-Other duties as assigned by the Shweke Youth Club board members that contributes to the overall success of the YDRC and its ability to provide programs to youth in the district.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Candidates should have a university degree in a relevant field and a minimum of three to five years of progressive experience in areas related to youth education, development, and empowerment. Candidates should have demonstrated capabilities and skills as follows:

-Demonstrated expertise in program management, preparation and management of work plans, and strategic planning to meet specified objectives.
-Ability to manage multiple programs at once.
-Knowledge of youth development and youth-serving organizations (YSOs) in the West Bank.
-Ability to supervise several staff members, interns, and technical consultants.
-Experience with reporting, communications, and outreach and networking.
-Strong written and verbal communications skills and ability to present effectively the YDRC’s profile and programming.
-Ability to work productively as part of a team.
-High proficiency in English language skills is required.

To apply please send your CV along with a cover letter and the names of three references to