[Job Opportunity] Youth Engagement and Participation Expert/Outcome Manager 

ACRA is looking for  Youth Engagement and Participation Expert/Outcome Manager.

ACRA is a Milanese Non-Governmental Organization committed for over fifty years to fighting poverty and inequalities. In Europe, Africa, and Latin America, ACRA works for the protection of human rights, access to food, education, water, energy, and the protection of the environment and gender equality. ACRA promotes a culture of dialogue, cross-cultural exchange, peace and solidarity.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Youth Engagement and Participation Expert to join our team and develop with us our Global Districts project .

• Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of strategies within the project partnership to engage marginalized young people in community initiatives.
  • Develop adaptable and flexible guidelines, methodologies, and solutions to foster inclusive global citizenship education actions in non-formal education settings.
  • Provide ongoing capacity building for partners by defining relevant content and outputs.
  • Support local project managers and staff in implementing and adapting the action across various contexts and in enhancing the project's themes and outcomes.
  • Conduct online monthly meetings with local project managers and tutors/facilitators to promote youth engagement.
  • Collaborate with the project manager and the project monitoring expert to assess the effectiveness of youth engagement activities and provide recommendations for improvement.

   

• Required skills - Compétence requises - Qualifications, experience and skills - Competências exigidas:

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, Youth Development, or related field.
  • Proven experience in youth engagement and participation, including developing guidelines and overseeing interventions at the European level.
  • Experience in Global Citizenship Education programs, including non-formal and informal educational settings.
  • Experience in inclusive youth actions, targeting socially marginalized young people.
  • Proven communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with diverse professionals and stakeholders.
  • Proven organizational and project management abilities.
  • Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
  • Fluent English language (spoken and written), fluency in Italian is an asset.

How to apply - How to send your application - How to apply - How to send your application:

You can send your application to selection@acra.it , by March 31st ^, 2025 , including:

• Updated CV
• Motivation Letter.

Please, include “ name_surname OUTCOME_MAN ” in the subject.

See more about this position here: https://www.acra.it/lavoraconnoi/item/125-outcome-manager