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Job Title

Youth Center Manager

Location

Mae Sot, Tak Province, Thailand

Travel Requirements

Domestic

Length of Contract

Up to December 31, 2016. Maybe extended depending on funding application result.

Salary Range

Baht 15,000-20,000

Who Can Apply

Thai citizen or persons who have legal permit to stay in Thailand

Relationships

Reports to

Education Coordinator

Supervises

Direct: Youth Center Admin Officer, Admin Assistant and Volunteers

Indirect: None.

Others: None.

Coordinates with

Internal: Operations and Program, Board, Sub-Committee

External: Migrant Learning Centers, CBOs, volunteers, relevant Thai government units, other service providers for similar services

Financial/Budget

Direct:  Youth Center related activities

Indirect: None.

Responsibilities

Summary

Suwannimit Foundation is a Thailand registered foundation dedicated to strengthening the operational capacity, programming impact and sustainability of community-based organizations that service underprivileged people on the Thailand-Burma border.

In response to the challenges of our partners’ beneficiaries- children and youth, we are taking part in providing intervention programs and one of our current projects under these is the Oasis Youth Center, a center which supports opportunities for youth to develop their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive abilities and to experience achievement, leadership, enjoyment, friendship, and recognition.

We are currently looking for the right person to take on the role of a Youth Center Manager. The main task is to work closely with SNF’s Education Coordinator with the aim of developing and managing the program, organizing activities and facilitating good working relationships with partner organizations including relevant Thai authorities to increase collaborations. The work will be mostly on weekends during school days and summer youth camps during school break. A proper time-off will still be followed where schedules will be coordinated with supervisor.

We encourage applicants who have both the technical expertise to run a youth center and the right personality to work in a challenging context. Due to the nature of this work, we will be putting weight on a person’s overall health to ensure that this engagement is both a positive experience between the selected person and the project. This can be a personally rewarding experience with the right approach coupled with an attitude of optimism. 

Job Specific

Role 1. Planning, organizing, and development of the youth center following the principles of protection mainstreaming (70%)

Revisit and document needs assessment which will be the basis of how the youth center activities will be designed

Set a 3-year goal for the youth center and identify specific activities to achieve the goal in collaboration with the Education Coordinator and the youth center working group.

Identify resources to implement the activities such as activity materials and volunteers

Oversee and facilitate resource management and administration

Ensure that all programs and activities are implemented according to relevant legislation, policies and procedures

 Initiate the development of a risk management strategy

Coordinate resolution of problems and disputes involving center, trainers, students, and/or members of the general public, as they arise.

Lead the setting up of youth center guidelines

Role 2. Promote meaningful working relationships with other groups providing similar services (10%)

On some occasions, organize and facilitate meetings, conferences, and other special events; coordinate and attend meetings with partner organizations

Serve as the primary point of contact and collaborate with other offices, individuals, and institutions on operational and programmatic matters concerning the center

Assist in the coordination, supervision, and completion of collaborated programs

Coordinate with partner school and community relations campaign to promote youth programs

Maintain contacts with local, regional and territorial organizations for the development of the center and access available opportunity for youths

Communicate with youth and organizations that represent youth to determine their needs and interests

Role 3. Financial Management (5%)

Perform budget planning and management for the youth center

Provide inputs on proposal development and fundraising activities

 Manage disbursement of youth center funds to support activities

Observe effective spending and constantly identify cost-cutting measures

Role 4. Human Resource Management (10%)

Create job descriptions for youth center volunteer trainors based on the identified activities

Recruitment and supervision of volunteer trainors by assigning workload and monitoring their performance.

Provide assistance in the understanding and interpretation of the center policies and procedures, as appropriate, and ensure that operations are in compliance with policy provisions and standards.

Role 5.  Reporting (5%)

Provide monthly reports describing the key achievements against the target indicators and challenges and lessons

General

    Other ad-hoc duties as needed

Position Requirements

Area

Essentials

Desirable

Education

Degree in Psychology, Philosophy, Education, Human Sciences or other related professions

Work Experience

Must have at least 2 years’ experience with an active role in a youth center

Proven experience in counseling for youth

Work experience as a trainer gained from a community based organization in the Thailand-Myanmar border

Skills/Knowledge/Aptitude

Strong facilitation skills especially for children and youth  

Design and implementation of fun and educational activities

Working knowledge in documenting cases

Flexibility in working with grassroots organizations   

Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing

Basic computer literacy such as knowledge in the use of  Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Time management, including ability to work

independently and efficiently, manage multiple tasks, and set priorities in a busy and varied work environment

Must have the ability to know when to act and when to refer

Language(s)

Thai or Burmese proficiency with basic English

Can speak Karen

Motivation

Special interest in competencies development of youths. Self-motivated, and a self –starter but able to work as part of a team

Demonstrated resourcefulness

Other

Other duties as needed.

Application Details

Please send your CV and letter of interest to HR@suwannimit.org. Closing date of application will be on March 25, 2016. Please indicate in your subject line “Job Application: Youth Center Manager”.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.