Vacancy Number:
Post Title: YICC Manager
Organization: DMoYA
Duty Station: Kabul
Duration: ( 7 months with possibility of extension)
No. of Post: 1 ( one)
Sex: Male & female
Nationality Afghan
Salary:
Announcing Date: Feb 08, 2010
Closing Date: Feb 16, 2010
Submission Email: towfiq.sahar@gmail.com
Background: The Deputy Ministry of Youth Affairs with support from UNICEF will be supporting establishment of Youth information and contact centers. UNICEF is providing technical and financial support to the Ministry of Youth and Culture to host the YICC and the project intend to build the capacity of the ministry to fulfill its commitment supporting youth through the establishment of YICCs.

Young people in Afghanistan are normally growing up in a very challenging and complex environment where they are confronted with many choices, conflicts, challenges and pressures. The society went through so many changes and witnessed much violence and huge number of deaths. There are very limited opportunities for higher education, vocational training and employment which discourage young people, who tend to be impatient at the speed of progress. A young person might get disillusioned, lose hope for future, and take up a dangerous job, falling for illicit drugs or other harmful activities. Often they have to make decisions, some of which will shape the rest of their lives. To do this effectively, they need reliable information on the options available.

Youth Information aims to empower young people to make informed and responsible decisions about all aspects of their lives. By providing fast and easy access to a wide range of information in an informal, supportive environment, YICCs enable young people to avail opportunities, to develop their skills and abilities, to solve problems and to actively participate in society at local, national and international level.

In response to the above and as part of the National Youth Joint Program, Deputy Ministry of Youth Affairs with assistance from UNICEF will be supporting the establishment of YICC which encompass recruitment of the YICC Manager to manage and coordinate all the affairs of the YICC.

Job Summary: Purpose of the Position

The position is expected to coordinate and support all the affairs relating to the establishment and management of Youth Information & Contact Centre intended to provide information useful for young people and facilitate their linkage with the services available.

The YICC Manager will be responsible for:

1. Under the supervision of the Youth Department, establishment of a functional Youth Information and Contact Center (YICC) in Kabul province.
2. Make an inventory of existing Youth Groups/Associations (both formal and informal) in Kabul province.
3. Conduct a workshop with all youth groups in Kabul province and orient them about the objective of the YICC.
4. Regular coaching of Youth Departement staff.
5. Plan, organize and conduct youth services mapping in Kabul aimed at mapping, locating and collecting information about services useful for youth.
6. Develope database on data and information on various youth cultural, educational and vocational activities that can be shared with wider stakeholders.
7. In collaboration with the key stakeholders and under the guidance of the DMoYA, support the development of Plan of Action on Youth Development through collective decision making and youth participation.
8. Make the information available about various aspects in YICC as per the YICC concept paper through various local channels and media. The information to be posted and easily accessible to young people both boys and girls. Maintain the information regularly updated.
9. Establish links with schools (boys and girls) on sharing information through Department of Education and with the children under rehabilitation/ reintegration programme.
10. Maintain contact and relationships with the youth services providers available in the province and build a mechanism of referral system for youth in need of services through the YICC.
11. Supervise the youth counselors based in the YICC.
12. Organize YICC fortnight meetings, share the minutes and follow action points. Coordinate and participate in the meetings and share the information with YICC.
13. Monitor regularly the activities and undertake the required adjustment for improving the YICC daily routine.
14. Prepare monthly activities and monitoring reports and submit to DMoYA and UNICEF.
15. Coordinate and supervise all the relevant activities of YICC, and perform tasks related to YICC assigned by the director of youth.

Qualification
1. University Bachelor’s Degree in social science or related field or equivalent experience;
2. Three years of progressively responsible professional work in the area of youth development, child rights, preferably in the region;
3. Analytical capacity and experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring and coordination;
4. Previous experience in project and office management and proven skills of supervising more than two persons;
5. Strong both oral and written communication, advocacy and negotiation skills, experience in training is an asset;
6. Knowledge and experience with youth groups in the region, Parwan province in particular will be a great asset;
7. Fluency in English, Pashto and Dari languages.
Submission Guideline: Please send your application online on towfiq.sahar@gmail.com
Hard copy can be handed over to Deputy Ministry of Youth in Nengarhar

Only Short-listed candidates meeting the qualifications will be contacted.

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