Assistant Youth Coordinator

Diocese of Lodwar invites applications from experienced persons to fill a vacancy as an Assistant Youth Coordinator
Position: Assistant Youth Coordinator
Project: Diocesan Youth Empowerment Programme (DYEP)
Reporting to: Programme Coordinator
Duty Station: Lodwar
Issue date: 26th June, 2013
Closing date: 8th July, 2013

In cooperation with Programme Coordinator together develop and pursue a professional development plan which will increase competence and administrative duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Organizing and executing all social, athletic, guidance and counseling activities of Youth Programme in all Diocesan Deaneries;
Assist in organizing athletics/sports competitions at the Deanery and Diocesan level and assist Parishes in developing their own athletic programs;
Assist in organization and implementation of artistic festivals at the Deanery and Diocesan level in music, dance, drama and assisting Parishes to develop their own artistic programs;
Assist the Program Coordinator in school visits throughout Turkana County in meeting with local sections of Young Christians Students (YCS) and assist at the Annual Diocesan meeting/gathering;
Assist in supervision and running of Bishop Mahon Centre and Program Staff work supervision;
Assist the Programme Coordinator in developing master plan for the year, and its implementation;
Assist the Coordinator in implementing and execution of the WASP Programme;
Assist in all duties delegated to him by the Programme Coordinator that pertain to the Diocesan Youth Programme.

Qualifications
University Degree or Higher Diploma in any of the following disciplines; sociology, community development, law, political science, strategic management or related field;
Excellent verbal and written communication and good team player;
Good communication skills, administrative and budget preparing skills and demonstrated computer skills;
2 – 3 years work experience in a similar position;
Commitment, determination, reliability and high degree of personal integrity and discretion;
Ability to clearly and concisely convey information to others;
A recommendation letter from a Parish Priest.

Applicants should send a Cover Letter expressing their interest and expectations from the position and Curriculum Vitae with contact details of three professional referees to: The Human Resource Officer, Diocese of Lodwar, P.O. Box 101 (30500), LODWAR or Email: recruitment@dioceseoflodwar.com (Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted)

Diocese of Lodwar (DOL) has a Code of Conduct and a Child Protection policy to ensure the maximum protection of Diocesan staff and Children from abuse and exploitation.

Any candidate offered a job with DOL will be expected to sign the Diocesan Child Protection policy and the Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and conduct themselves in accordance with the provision in these two documents.