Program Support Specialist II- Youth Development at Compassion International

Program Support Specialist II- Youth development
Program Support Specialist II- Youth Development at Compassion International June 2024

• locations Tanzania
• time type Full time
• job requisition id R5261

This
specialist assists with development and implementation of child
development programs and interventions. The specialist generally
provides basic knowledge in one subspecialties in this field and is
helpful in holistic child development areas. At this career level, may
still be learning and assisting more skilled professionals and generally
works under the guidance of her or his supervisor or a more experienced
specialist or as a team member on larger projects.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains
  a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for
  Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing
  with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds
  Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
• Acts as an advocate to raise
  the awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christ’s mandate to
  protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection
  considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the
  ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s
  Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports
  any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through
  Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports
  responses to incidents if they occur.
• Contributes to the work of
  partnership facilitators and cross-functional staff and managers within
  an assigned area of specialty. Supports child development community
  learning and improvement among staff and other stakeholders. Assists
  Christian community leaders to champion transformation in their
  communities. May also contribute to special initiatives.
• As
  directed, helps to deliver programming within a single area of
  expertise. Consolidates local data to identify common gaps and patterns.
  Maintains and supports the implementation of strategy within assigned
  area.
• Supports the ongoing development and implementation of
  local program design in alignment with the global objectives. Supports
  and communicates with other national office professionals, support staff
  and FCP staff/volunteers to ensure that Frontline Church Partners are
  adequately informed and equipped to provide holistic development to
  caregivers, children and youth.
• Provides information to management and other decision-makers regarding allocation of appropriate resources.
• Assists
  with implementing and monitors specific holistic child development
  strategies and interventions. Works with partnership facilitators by
  ensuring intervention records, reports, and other documentation are
  accurate, complete and delivered to appropriate stakeholders.
• Helps
  prepare data, reports, and findings to support management and key
  stakeholders in improving program initiatives, interventions and child
  outcomes.
• The Program Support Specialist – Youth Development
  will be responsible for supporting the implementation and regular
  review/revision of:
• National Office’s Certified Youth Development Strategy.
• National Office’s Certified National Youth Curriculum.
• Child Development Progress Report (CDPR) Progress Measures for ages 12+.
• Milestone Bibles for ages 12+.
• Relevant Targeted Response interventions.
• Other youth-related program content/elements as assigned by the Manager of Program Support.
• This
  role will also understand the funding needs of Youth Development and
  its associated beneficiaries (ages 12+) and support mobilizing resources
  (both Compassion and non-Compassion) to meet those needs.
• He/She
  supports youth related interventions, collaborating with the associated
  Partnership Facilitator(s), Complimentary Intervention Specialists or
  other relevant Targeted Response Specialists (e.g., Livelihood
  Specialists) and the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to ensure
  implementation quality & effectiveness.
• In addition, the
  Program Support Specialist – Youth Development will network with other
  like-minded ministries & organizations to identify, evaluate and
  recommend potential partnerships related to the holistic development of
  youth.
• This role will represent Compassion International’s
  approach to Youth Development both internally & externally within
  his/her country and continually be aware of current national statistics
  and trends related to youth.
• The Program Support Specialist –
  Youth Development will review & analyze relevant information
  received from CDPR assessments and provide the necessary support to the
  frontline church partner.
• Based on the current state of children
  (ages 6-11) determined by the Monitoring & Evaluation Specialists
  and the GMC Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Team as it
  relates to the achievement of outcomes the program support specialist –
  Youth development will recommend any steps needed in regard to overall
  program improvement and/or the support, equipping and training of
  Frontline Church Partners.
• He/She will collaborate with the
  Partnership Facilitator to set objectives in the Facilitation Work plan
  so that the frontline church partner can be supported to improve the
  quality of programming at the centre.

Faith

• Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Culture

• Accountable
  for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion’s core “Cultural
  Behaviors” in all internal and external communication and relationships.

Education

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Child/Youth Development, Education, Social Work or another similar field.

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Experience

• At least three years experience working with youth development programs.

Licenses and Certifications
None
*Equivalent education, training and/or certification may be substituted for experience and education shown above

Working Environment
Office – Standard Office Environment

Physical Demands
Sitting, standing, and/or walking for up to 8 hours per day

Travel Requirements
May be required to travel up to 60% of normal schedule

Why work here?

• The mission: Join a team that is motivated to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
• Our
  benefits: Receive generous paid time off, 10% contribution to a 403(b)
  retirement fund on top of your salary, excellent healthcare coverage,
  free short-term professional counseling, and more.
• Spiritual growth: Participate in regular chapel services, prayer groups, and department devotionals.

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