Re-Advert: HIRAAL Youth Center Manager
SOHASCO is non-governmental, non-political & not for profit making humanitarian organization. SOHASCO was founded in March 2007 by a group of youth in Hargeisa
Job Description
Re-advertisement for Youth Center Manager
Job Title: HIRAAL Youth Center Manager
Reporting to: Program Coordinator
Gender: Female
Location: Hargeisa Somaliland
Deadline: July 09, 2022 (5:00Pm)
Position Definition:
This position is required to manage the operation of recreation facilities dedicated to youth activities; to manage and coordinate youth and women programs and recreational activities; this position will manage and oversee the operations of the HIRAAL Youth Center and other facilities and youth programs as assigned.
Responsibilities
Manages and coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Youth Center.
Plans, coordinates, promotes, develops, supervises, and evaluates a comprehensive program of recreation activities and services for all ages at the Youth Center and other assigned facilities and programs.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with community groups, governmental agencies, staff, and individual citizens of the community
Assists with hiring, scheduling, training and evaluating assigned Center staff
Coordinates logistics with various individuals and community groups for the use of the Center
Provides rental information, interpretation of procedures, and permit requirements; promotes use of the facilities with community groups and private individuals
Monitors compliance of agreements with a center users.
Supervises the maintenance and repair of Center facilities, grounds, and equipment
Communicates with the youth to understand program needs, resolves disputes and provides effective feedback when dealing with sensitive youth concerns.
Develops budget recommendations; implements and controls the adopted budget
Prepares and presents proposals and reports on activities and services
Recruits, directs, and monitors the work of volunteer assistants
Schedules, trains, and evaluates full-time, part-time and contractual personnel
Submits orders for supplies and equipment.
Skills and Qualifications
Competencies
Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills (spoken/written), including the ability to listen to and incorporate the views of stakeholders; ability to communicate clearly and effectively (both verbally and in written); ability to tailor language, tone, style and format to match the audience.
Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyses information
Teamwork: Proven ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Client orientation: Ability to identify clients’ needs and suggest appropriate solutions; ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients.
Planning and Organizing: Ability to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; ability to foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning; and, ability to identify priority activities and adjust them as required.
Education:
Advanced Master degree in Social Sciences, Education, or related fields.
4 years relevant working experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Computer literate, in particular MS Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
How to apply
Please send your applications to HiraalYcenter@gmail.com / sohasco@gmail.com with the subject of Youth Center Manager.
Documents to be submitted: inception plan, 2 samples of previous work, CV, cover letter, and the original education certificates. Application will close by July 09, 2022 5:00pm afternoon. Any application not meeting the above will not be reviewed.