Youth Development Programs Lead – Impact & Growth

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Ibrido; ZAR 420.000 - 610.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks an experienced Youth Development Program Manager to lead and evaluate programs empowering local youth and fostering life skills, career readiness, and leadership potential.

The role involves designing and implementing youth initiatives, building partnerships with schools and community stakeholders, and mentoring staff and volunteers to ensure impactful outcomes in the Western Cape.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, Community Development, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in youth development programs, with at least 2 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience in program design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Strong understanding of adolescent psychology and the challenges facing young people today.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in budget management and financial oversight.
• Experience in facilitating workshops and training sessions for young people.
• Familiarity with the socio-economic context of the Western Cape, particularly Stellenbosch, is highly desirable.
• Passion for empowering youth and fostering positive social change.

Mansioni

• Oversee the design, implementation, and management of youth development programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and financial accountability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, community organizations, government agencies, and other partners.
• Lead and mentor program staff and volunteers, fostering a positive and productive team environment.
• Develop and implement strategies for participant recruitment, engagement, and retention.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for program success and impact.
• Conduct regular program evaluations and provide reports on outcomes, challenges, and recommendations.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for youth, focusing on life skills, career readiness, and leadership development.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all program participants.
• Stay informed about current trends, best practices, and challenges in youth development.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Program design

Monitoring & evaluation

Training workshops

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, Community Development

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks an experienced Youth Development Program Manager to lead and evaluate programs empowering local youth and fostering life skills, career readiness, and leadership potential.

The role involves designing and implementing youth initiatives, building partnerships with schools and community stakeholders, and mentoring staff and volunteers to ensure impactful outcomes in the Western Cape.