Youth and community engagement officer- Voice More, Jordan

Your Mission

Objective Of The Role

Under the supervision of the Jordan Projects Coordinator, the Youth and Community Engagement Officer—Voice More—is responsible for supporting the delivery of the youth support intervention – Voice More within War Child Jordan in line with quality standards. VoiceMore is War Child’s youth advocates development programme, which empowers young people affected by armed conflict to share their experiences and act on issues impacting young people. Groups discuss and debate how conflict affects children and youth in their area and what they feel could be done to help improve their lives. They are then supported to design and run their own advocacy projects in their local community, with War Child helping them elevate these concerns onto national and international platforms. 

Aims And Objectives

• Support young people to identify the challenges they and other children and youth face in the regions and country where they live, and to undertake advocacy action which brings about positive change within their communities and beyond.  
• Enable young people to improve their well-being by gaining confidence, knowledge, and skills to honestly express their views, needs and rights, including understanding how to conduct research and advocacy.  
• Promote the participation of youth in decision-making and raise the voices of young people affected by conflict to those in power.  

As Youth and community engagement officer- Voice More Officer you will be responsible for supporting and guiding the young people through all programme stages, including preparing for, and facilitating, each training components. You will take responsibility for recruitment and selection of young people, ensuring the safety of activities, supporting good team dynamics and motivation, and helping the young people reflect and evaluate their work.  You will ensure they are able to develop and implement advocacy action to support change on the issue they identify. This will include working at local, regional, or even national level to raise their concerns and recommendations. You will work collaboratively within your own country team and with the central War Child Advocacy Team, to identify opportunities to drive their advocacy action forward and promote sustainability in the work as well as collaborating closely with in-country partners and local communities to ensure the proper implementation of WCA EBMs and WCA funded projects. 

Position Within The Organization

The Youth and community engagement officer- Voice More is part of the Jordan  Hub and reports to the Projects Coordinator. The role holder gets, on a regular basis, technical supervision and support from the War Child Syria/Jordan Response Program Quality and Development team and global Voice More Advisor

Result Areas

Technical Support And Program Development:

• Acting as the main contact person and coordinator for all VoiceMore programme activity conducted with the group(s). 
• Provide technical guidance to partner Voice More  facilitators,  and delivering  appropriate  interventions in line with local context and global standards.
• Support in designing and developing voice more initiatives and activities within War Child programme strategy, to develop evidence-based programming.
• Conduct regular field visit and follow-up with partner focal points on project activities, in order to maintain the quality of implementation of EBM’s activities, and identify opportunities, constraints and any adjustments needed, including additional staffing or staff training.
• Ensure programme activity follows the VoiceMore Handbook and adheres to the quality standards outlined.  

Delivery Of Voice More Capacity Building:

• Organise and facilitate the VoiceMore trainings for the young people and support them with other activities outlined in the programme method, such as creating their own advocacy plan and evaluating their personal development and advocacy action at project end.
• The organisation and facilitation of regular group meetings with members, providing support, encouragement, and motivation to young people, good team dynamics and ensuring their active participation in activities. 

Internal And External Coordination And Representation:

• Represent War Child  in relevant external coordination platforms/networks .
• Organise and coordinate local activities, meetings and events for the group related to their advocacy theme and plan. 
• Researching and identifying local and national advocacy opportunities in coordination with your country team and with the support of the Youth Advocacy and Participation Adviser in London Advocacy Team. 
• Lead all logistical preparations and implementation processes for the Voice More initiative, ensuring adherence to internal procurement procedures including prepare and verify purchase documentation in full compliance with WCA policies, procedures, and approved templates. 
• Support partner participation in coordination mechanisms (WGs) and ensure two-way information sharing with War Child technical teams.
• Contribute to the development/revision of Voice More materials, in line with contextualized inputs from working groups/platforms/networks.
• Share child protection materials and other useful and relevant information, including tools and methodologies, with staff and partners.

Quality Assurance, Learning, and Accountability

• Providing regular updates and reports on Voice More activities as required under the funder / donor requirements and / or War Child’s own internal MEAL activities. 
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of young people throughout the programme, including risk assessing activities. 
• Contribute to creating a culture committed to the safeguarding of children and adults and compliant to War Child UK’s Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk Policies.  
• Promote ethical and child-sensitive data collection and information management among partners.
• Support the implementation of child-friendly feedback and complaints mechanisms and ensure learning from feedback is documented and used.
• Monitor alignment of CP interventions with the CP Minimum Standards, Inter-Agency Guidelines, and War Child’s Quality Benchmarks.

Additional Job Responsibilities

The listed duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties as reasonable in relation to their skills and experience.Furthermore, apart from their hub-specific tasks, collaborative projects may require cross- hub engagement to utilize our organization's specialized expertise. Staff are encouraged to participate actively in such collaborations, leveraging their strengths to contribute effectively across hubs. Additionally, individuals may retain or take on CO-level responsibilities while being part of a specific hub, showcasing our dedication to maximizing talent and leadership potential across all levels of engagement.

Your Profile

Knowledge And Experience

• University degree in childhood or youth studies, social work, socio-cultural animation, or other related fields. 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working directly with children or youth, particularly initiatives that work with young people in non-formal ways to support personal development and teamwork.
• Experience of working with children and youth affected by conflict or those who are marginalized and excluded.
• Experience of using participatory approaches in programming with children and youth.
• Experience of supporting or leading advocacy or campaigning activities.
• Experience of working as a facilitator/trainer and delivering training programmes for young people.
• Experience in organizing and coordinating activities, including planning and facilitating them.
• Training certificates in facilitation skills, safeguarding, youth working, child protection and other related areas. 

Skills And Competencies

• Passionate about supporting young people’s participation and empowering them to speak up on issues impacting them.  
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others. 
• The ability to take initiative and solve problems in the face of unexpected challenges. 
• Friendly, self-motivated and with a good sense of humor. 
• Excellent listening skills and willingness to understand different perspectives. 
• Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills in the face of unexpected challenges. 
• Flexible and able to work in a small, dynamic organisation with limited resources. 
• Patient and sensitive in nature and towards children and youths’ needs.  
• The ability to build constructive working relationships with diverse groups of people. 
• Ability to motivate young people and support good group dynamics. 
• Commitment to War Child’s aims and objectives and to the values of the organisation. 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Organised with good coordination and networking skills 
• Basic administrative skills and understanding of how to manage budgets 
• Good IT skills (MS Office, including Outlook) 
• Knowledge and understanding of children’s rights and other international rights frameworks  
• Good understanding safeguarding principles and practice 
• Understanding of how to risk assessment activities and ensure safe programming for children and youth  

What We Offer

• Location: The position will be based in Jordan with field visits.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for capacity building and growth, both within the role and through War Child’s broader network.
• Meaningful Impact: The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families affected by conflict, contributing to long-term, sustainable change.
• Equal Opportunities: War Child is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting all individuals regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability.
• Workplace Culture: War Child is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace that prioritizes safety and fairness for all individuals. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying within our organization

Why You Should Apply

• Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to providing quality education to children who need it most, creating lasting change in their lives.
• Career Growth: Join a dynamic organization that values your professional development and offers opportunities for learning, growth, and innovation.
• Collaborative and Mission-Driven: Work alongside passionate colleagues and partners united in a mission to protect children and help them thrive despite adversity.

How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by October 14, 2025. We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended. 
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