YOUTH ENGAGEMENT OFFICER X 2

Closing date: 5pm (East African Time), Sunday 9th November 2014 
Contract Length: 1 year
Reports to: Assistant Project Coordinators
Interview date: TBC
Salary: TSH 7,923,639
Location: Field Locations, Tanzania

Restless Development is the national banner carrier for youth-led development. We've been in Tanzania since 1993, growing, changing and responding to the most urgent issues facing young Tanzanians.

The Young Reporters Network (YRN) falls under the Mabinti Tushike Hatamu(MTH) project delivered in partnership with UNICEF and Tanzania AIDS Commission, and implemented in Mbeya, Iringa and Temeke. MTH aims to test, evaluate and share strategies for reducing the vulnerability of adolescent out-of-school females aged 10-19 to HIV and AIDS, pregnancy and violence.

Your role will be to support implementation of FAHAMU, ONGEA, SIKILIZWA engagement project aimed at enhancing the participation of young people in the project. You will work closely with our Senior Project Coordinator, in leading volunteers to train and educate young people, turn out to vote, and ensure youth are peaceful and positive citizens in the process. You will train, coach, volunteers, local partners and stakeholders to create an environment where civic engagement and dialogue is built.

You will be a talented individual who is committed to youth led development and passionate about promoting participatory approaches to civic engagement. You will have previous experience working as a volunteer, and will demonstrate the ability to coordinate and gain the respect of our volunteer.

Are you an ambitious, self-driven, experienced young professional who is ready to be challenged? Are you ready to push yourself and maximize your potential? If so, Restless Development Tanzania is looking for YOU!

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To apply please follow the instructions in the job description, sending a completed application form to:jobstanzania@restlessdevelopment.org, stating the vacancy job title Tanzania - Youth Engagement Officer

Closing date for this position is 5pm (East African Time), Sunday 9th November 2014.