Function name: Project Officer – Youth ProgrammeDepartment Pan Africa Programme
Reports to: Pan Africa Programmes Coordinator Manages.
Contract Period: 7 months with possible extension.
Purpose of the function
To play a leading role in the development and the implementation of the pilot phase of the ‘Msafara’ Project within Oxfam’s Pan Africa Programme. The project aims to empower the youth of Africa to realize their potential, voice out and engage actively in personal, national and continental development. This will be done by, firstly, showing them that this is possible through inspirational events and (on-and off-line) peer-to-peer mentorship. And secondly, by providing competitive seed funding for ideas that will propel job creation in different sectors. This project concept has recently received internal Oxfam funds to pilot various components. The main objective of the role is to have a sellable project by December 2015. The ideal candidate would have a background in communications, project design and project management.
Main tasks of the function
· Consolidate and work together with the Oxfam Pan Africa Program teams (including Financial Officers for budget purposes) and Oxfam focus country offices to develop a solid project
· Mapping of key stakeholders to engage and work with on this project (both private sector and CSO)
· Lead the country specific mobilization with Oxfam countries and partners
· Lead the organization of at least three inspirational events, including the mobilization of youth participation in the project
· Identification and recruitment of possible mentors and inspirational motivators within countries of focus
· Lead the design and implementation of the mentorship program
· Link the Msafara project with other on-going Pan Africa Program Campaigns, and other Oxfam programs, leveraging the added advantage
· Ensuring effective and efficiency use of the project funds
· Create linkages with Pan Africa Youth organizations in Africa
· Guide the development of project website and digital platforms and maintance
· Oversee day to day implementation of the project
· Report writing and documentation of the project
Outputs
· A sellable (written) project proposal and a multi-year budget
· Printed promotional material of the project
· Website and online platform running, including 9 inspirational talks
· A 4 minute video (trailer) to sell the concept to potential funders
· A set consortium of partners established, with a MoU signed with selected partners
· 40 Youths, and 8 mentors, have started with the group seed-funding, peer-to-peer mentorship programme (to be followed into 2016)
Required knowledge level
- Project management with strong experience in working with youth in Africa. Excellent (digital) communication and writing skills. Demonstrated creative and innovative approach
HOW TO APPLY:
This is an opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. . If you believe you are the ideal candidate, look at the full job description and submit your application and detailing how your experience prepares you for the post tosomaliajobs@oxfam.org.uk
The closing date**: 5th June 2015.** We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.
