Program Development Advisor

Assignment Type:

Canadian International Volunteer

Eligibility Requirements:

Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only

Assignment ID:

VA-107031

Assignment Title:

Program Development Advisor

Partner:

Jordan Youth Innovation Forum

Country:

Jordan

Duration:

4 to 5 months

Time Commitment:

Full time

Assignment Context

Are you passionate about youth entrepreneurship and youth empowerment globally? Do you have project management skills to share?

 As the Project Management Advisor with the Jordan Youth Innovation Forum (JYIF) in Amman, Jordan, you will guide and support JYIF to apply for grants and proposals, as well as support the management of projects from their initiation through to completion, to ensure the objectives are met within the scope, timeline, and budget.

Apply today to have an impact on inclusion, equality, and empowerment for youth in Jordan!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing Jordan Youth Innovation Forum – JYIF’s SOPs for proposal and grant writing, collaborating to identify opportunities and contribute to proposals
• Develop a bank of project ideas aligned with Jordan Youth Innovation Forum – JYIF’s mission and objectives
• Build positive relationships with external stakeholders, including organizing meetings for funding and collaboration opportunities
• Guide the project team on best practices in project management and support thorough documentation of project plans and lessons learned
• Integrate gender equality and social inclusion principles into project proposals and activities to ensure inclusive programming
• Promote environmental sustainability by identifying eco-friendly practices for project implementation and advocating for green initiatives in collaboration with partners
• Participate in pre-assignment training
• Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives before, during, or after the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have one virtual check-in with the Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment
• Set up a personalized volunteer fundraising page on the WUSC fundraising platform and share it in your networks. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training and support to achieve the fundraising goal
• Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC.

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience in program development 
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and efficiency
• Minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in your field of expertise
• A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering
• Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
• Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset
• Experience living and working internationally considered an asset
• Written and oral fluency in English.

Project Description

Volunteering for development is one of the important ways in which WUSC pursues its mission. The IGNI+E project, funded by Global Affairs Canada, supports over 70 partner organizations to advance gender equality and the economic empowerment of 1.2 million youth around the world. IGNI+E harnesses the knowledge, capacity and expertise of skilled Canadians through volunteer assignments and public engagement activities to assist partners in improving their performance, advocating for gender equality, and implementing more sustainable, innovative and inclusive initiatives and services for poor and marginalised youth, particularly young women. Overseas, our volunteers collaborate with a wide variety of partners, including enterprise and social enterprise development incubators, skills training centres, women’s organizations, and youth groups. In Canada, WUSC works with institutions and individuals to identify, prepare, and support volunteers who travel overseas to support our partners. Our network in Canada also works with WUSC to raise awareness among Canadians to inspire greater action on global development issues. Our collective focus is on sustainable and inclusive changes to create a better world for youth.

Partner Description

Jordan Youth Innovation Forum is a Private Non-Governmental Organization founded in 2007. Jordan Youth Innovation Form works on empowering youth to increase their active participation in the development process, building a community of young entrepreneurs capable and inspired.JYIF efforts are beyond national levels, targeting youth inclusively from the Middle East North African region, as well as refugees, which stems from one of our core values; Equality and inclusion. We work on creating opportunities for youth through local and international development projects, embracing their abilities and potentials. Additionally, Jordan Youth Innovation Forum forms alliances with local youth organizations building their capacity to serve youth.

Support Package

• Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment
• Pre-departure training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and network with other volunteers
• In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment
• Language training in country of assignment, where required
• Modest monthly living and accommodation allowance
• Airfare to and from the assignment country
• Visa/work permit
• Pre-departure medical exam
• Health insurance
• Vaccinations and antimalarial medication
• Criminal record verification
• Vacation leave entitlement
• Debriefing after completion of assignment
• An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!

WUSC’s Safeguarding Policy

WUSC’s activities seek to balance inequities and create sustainable development around the globe; the work ethic of our staff, volunteers, representatives and partners shall correspond to the values and mission of the organization. WUSC promotes responsibility, respect, honesty, and professional excellence and we will not tolerate harassment, coercion and sexual exploitation and abuse of any form. Successful applicants will be required to sign off on the WUSC Code of Conduct and the Self-Disclosure Form. International and national volunteers will also be required to submit a criminal record verification.

WUSC is a signatory to the Cooperation Canada Leaders’ Pledge on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct. The pledge represents the shared commitment as Canada’s global development and humanitarian leaders to ensure the full implementation of practices and policies that will protect and respond to our own staff, volunteers and the communities we serve. We are committed to creating safe and respectful workplaces and programs that promote gender equality and are free from gender-based violence, including by addressing and responding to all abuse of power, holding people to account, and protecting the vulnerable. Read the full pledge.