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Mozambique Pilot Project : February 11 - March 25Position: Youth Leadership Team – New Country Pilot
Location: Mozambique
Start Date: February 11-March 25, 2013
Duration: 6 weeks
| Youth Challenge International (YCI) is seeking a team of exceptional individuals who can help us pilot our expansion projects in Mozambique by using limited resources to create meaningful results. We are recruiting a team of four Youth Ambassadors between the ages of 18 and 35 with diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds for a six-week youth development project in Mozambique from February 11 to March 25, 2013. |
Background:
Mozambique, one of the poorest countries in the world at independence, has emerged from decades of war to become one of Africa’s best-performing economies. Despite this economic growth and improvements to the higher education system, youth unemployment remains very high and job opportunities remain elusive. Youth represent an enormous pool of talent, drive and determination in Mozambique. YCI wants to create a youth development program that harnesses the immense capabilities of the youth to create sustainable livelihoods. We are seeking a team of exceptional individuals who can help us pilot our expansion projects in Mozambique by using limited resources to create meaningful results.
YCI’s programs are designed to meet the needs of youth affected by poverty through four integrated sectors: livelihoods, health, leadership and the environment. The Mozambique pilot team will help scale YCI’s programming in East Africa, as we move forward in our expansion plans. This is the perfect opportunity for inspired and dedicated individuals who are interested in gaining skills and experience with new country expansion and setting up operations to launch a grassroots pilot program.
Key Responsibilities:- Pilot the initial implementation of a field based Youth Development Project with a focus on peer to peer youth development (likely with a focus on youth livelihoods)
- Develop monitoring and evaluating tools for YCI to evaluate pilot youth projects in the context of the area you will be working in and that are transferable to other countries of possible expansion
- Work with partners to conduct youth outreach events on issues effecting local youth
- Research and develop programs on one or more of the following: youth entrepreneurship, business planning, microfinance and employability skills
- Complete a presentation highlighting the successes and challenges of the project and provide future recommendations to YCI staff
Desired Background and Qualifications:- Post-secondary graduate in development, political science or the humanities
- Must possess a great deal of initiative and flexibility
- Interest or experience in youth development and youth livelihoods programming
- Efficient planning and management skills
- Ability to work in an environment with limited resources
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Portuguese an asset)
- Good cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills
Prior overseas experience an asset
What’s Provided by YCI:- Modest local accommodations and food
- In-country work-related travel
- Comprehensive emergency travel medical insurance
- Preparatory support and pre-project distance learning
- In-country orientation
What’s Provided by Team Members:- Flight and personal expenses
- Visa fees
- Supplemental travel medical insurance (recommended)
- Team members will be expected to obtain the required vaccinations and take anti-malarials at their own expense
Fundraising Goal: Team members are asked to reach a personal fundraising goal of $3400 dollars each
Please apply online using YCI's online application form available at http://www.yci.org/html/volunteer/globally/applynow.asp
ABOUT YCI
Youth Challenge International is a leading global non-profit youth development organization that promotes youth innovation to drive positive change. We are a registered charity and provide tax receipts to all donations over $25. Building on over 20 years of experience, YCI’s programs are designed to meet the needs of youth affected by poverty through four integrated sectors: livelihoods, health, leadership and the environment. We engage youth in creating solutions to the challenges they face. YCI incorporates youth development, volunteerism, partnership, equity and advocacy into all that we do.
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