Empowered Youth Technician At Mercy Corps

Empowered Youth Technician

With intervention in Panzós, Alta Verapaz

The minimum requirements include:

• University studies in Social Work, Psychology or other careers related to the development sector.
• 3-5 years of experience in implementing actions focused on youth development. Preferably, with Municipal Offices for Children, Adolescents and Youth and/or with NGOs in Youth Programs.
• Experience in community organization, especially in the formation of youth networks and in the implementation of actions to strengthen capacities in context analysis, formulation of proposals, and advocacy to participate in decision-making spaces at the municipal level.
• Experience in developing situation studies at the territorial level and preparing technical proposals to contribute to the search for investment opportunities in programs in favor of youth.
• Experience in the implementation of the financial inclusion methodology (Savings and Loans Groups).
• Experience in implementing information and communication campaigns with impact.
• Demonstrated ability in developing alliances, coordination and resource mobilization with the different actors involved in programmatic implementation.
• Solid knowledge of community development principles, rights-based approach, especially respect for principles of participation, inclusion, gender, diversity and responsibility.
• Mastery of the Q’eqchí language, essential.
• Knowledge of mobile technologies for collecting information (phones, tablets), essential.
• Skill and command of Office packages (Word, Excel, Power Point), use of email, internet, Google Drive.
• Valid license to drive a two-wheeled vehicle.
• Availability to remain in the municipality of intervention of the Project. Preferably, reside there.

Main functions include:

• Implement programmatic actions, ensuring effective communication internally and externally to the Organization with the actors who will be present in the same geographic areas and spaces of participation.
• Manage effectively with the Municipal Offices for Children, Adolescents and Youth; as well as with the institutions related to the topic to coordinate strategies.
• Guarantee the logistics and quality control of the work carried out in the field.

Mercy Corps encourages all qualified individuals to apply; Participation is encouraged from women, minority groups, or other underrepresented groups who meet the requirements of the position and possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience.

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that everyone we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants, or others, is treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the basic principles regarding the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse established by the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC). We have also signed the Interinstitutional Plan for Disclosure of Misconduct. By applying for this position, the candidate confirms that he/she has not previously violated the company’s policy regarding sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, child protection or human trafficking. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment by or towards our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to behave in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and adhere to policies and values. of the Mercy Corps Code of Conduct at all times. Team members must complete required Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and annually.

As a candidate, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the hiring process, please notify the Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org)