District Youth Mobilization Officer - Youth Climate Action Project PYLI (Lahore, Faisalabad and Shei
Perks & Benefits:
The Peace & Justice Network (PJN) Pakistan is one of the largest and fastest growing national not for profit grassroots justice network registered under Section 42 SECP working across Pakistan for enhancing community legal empowerment, youth development and climate justice to foster peace and sustainable development. With its commitment to leaving no one behind, PJN's institutional framework guarantees non-discrimination and equality for all, with a particular focus on women, children, religious and ethnic minorities, internally displaced and refugees, transgender, and people with special needs.
PJN Pakistan has initiated a two years Pakistan Youth Leadership Initiative (PYLI) Project in partnership with the British Council for Youth Climate Action for Grassroots Communities in Lahore, Faisalabad and Sheikhupura.
Youth Led Climate Actions (YLCAs) are a core feature of this project. YLA typically involves a group of 5-10 young people who plan a community project and implement using improved social responsibility and leadership skills on one of the climate actions described in the table below.
- Tree Plantation and Forestry
- Water conservation
- Solid waste management
- Renewable energy
- Climate education in higher secondary schools and colleges
PJN is looking for highly motivated and dynamic team members with strong commitment to climate justice for following full time positions in targeted districts.
District Youth Mobilization Officer (3 Positions - One each for Lahore, Faisalabad and Sheikhupura)
The main tasks involve implementing project plans, schedules, work plans, identifying and mobilizing youth as volunteers for the PYLI Project, organising and participating in stakeholder meetings, managing the youth leaders, trainings and ensuring that project deadlines are met in a timely manner. To be successful as a District Youth Mobilization Officer, you will need to be able to work on tight deadlines, be competent in using Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel, and have exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills. A bachelor's degree in a related field of study and at least three (3) years of relevant experience is required for consideration.
Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties
- To manage, implement and report youth climate action activities at district level.
- Support in creating a district project management work plan for fulfilling each project goal and objective.
- Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable for the designated district.
- Coordinate and implement project management activities, resources, equipment and information
- Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise for the designated district.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports
- Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests for the trainings and overall project deliverables.
- To identify, mobilize and recruit/select 450 community youth climate leaders between the ages of 18 and 24 in each targeted district (Lahore, Faisalabad and Sheikhupura). Coordinator will ensure to engage committed youth for climate action under the program for continuous engagement over program life.
- Provide orientation to selected community youth climate leaders
- Conduct 13 trainings for 4 days each with the community youth climate leaders in community identified places. 35-40 community youth climate leaders will participate in each training.
- Facilitate the process of formation Green Youth Movement (GYM) clubs in the communities through elections
- Facilitate community youth climate leaders on conducting Youth Led Actions (YLAs) on climate action themes
Operationalize GYM clubs in local communities through project planning approach:
- Facilitate GYM leadership in developing their work plans and YLA projects:
- Facilitate resolution of dispute, conflicts between individuals and among members of GYM clubs.
- Provide necessary reporting inputs to the MEL and Reporting Officer as per the standard monitoring formats on regular basis.
- Provide mentoring support to YLA teams under the GYM clubs
Organizing, and participating in trainings and advocacy events:
- Organizing, attending and participating in the trainings and advocacy events.
- Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings.
- Preparing necessary presentation materials for meetings.
- Ensuring project deadlines are met.
Note: Communication and Field Travel allowance will be provided to the coordinator.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in business or related field of study.
- Three years’ experience in development sector preferably in Education.
- Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
- Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Knowledge files management, transcription, and other administrative procedures.
- Ability to work on tight deadlines.
- The incumbent should be familiar with basic concept of youth engagement/social mobilization; should have demonstrated willingness to learn and work with youth and community members for sustainable development; should be able to spend extended periods with communities. The incumbent should also have excellent oratory skills in local language. Knowledge of English language will be an advantage.
How to Apply?
If you feel that you are a suitable candidate for the position, please send your CV explaining your suitability to the position at [email protected] not later than March 21st, 2024.
Please write Vacancy Title (i.e. District Youth Mobilization Officer - City Name) in the subject line of the email.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for the test/interviews. PJN is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity. PJN reserves exclusive rights to select/ reject any application and declares no obligation in this regard.
Note: Women, minorities, transgender and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Apply By:
If you feel that you are a suitable candidate for the position, please send your CV explaining your suitability to the position at [email protected] not later than March 21st, 2024.
Please write Vacancy Title (i.e. District Youth Mobilization Officer - City Name) in the subject line of the email.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for the test/interviews. PJN is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity. PJN reserves exclusive rights to select/ reject any application and declares no obligation in this regard.
Note: Women, minorities, transgender and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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