YOUTH ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

inABLE is an equal opportunity employer.

Posted on 22/10/2024

City: Kenya/Nairobi
Country: N/A
Industry: NGO
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Job Description

nABLE.org is a nonprofit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya, and Washington, D.C., with a mission to empower African youth with disabilities through assistive technology and digital accessibility. inABLE achieves its mission by establishing various programs and collaborating with local, regional, and international partners. Through these strategic partnerships, inABLE has achieved remarkable success in empowering African youth with disabilities to use technology as a tool for education, employment, and independence.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Social Sciences, or a related discipline. 
  • Experience working with youth and/or persons with disabilities in multiple projects. 
  • Strong knowledge of disability rights, inclusive education, and youth development principles. 
  • Excellent communication, advocacy, and facilitation skills. 
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people. 
  • Commitment to promoting inclusion and social justice. 
  • Event planning experience is a plus. 
  • Proficiency in using communication and collaboration tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and social media management tools.
  • MUST be PWD (Persons With Disability)

Responsibilities

  • Conduct outreach to identify youth with disabilities from across Africa who may benefit from the program.  
  • Collaborate with the events team to develop and implement youth engagement programs and initiatives that bring together youth with disabilities 
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with youth organizations across Africa, disability groups, universities, and local communities to foster collaboration and engagement. 
  • Work with African youth to amplify their voices and ensure they are represented in speaking opportunities 
  • Track the success and impact of youth engagement programs through regular assessments and feedback mechanisms. 
  • Create reports to inform program objectives and implementation of initiatives. 
  • Adjust programs based on feedback from participants, ensuring responsiveness to the needs of youth with disabilities. 
  • Lead engagement activities during events, ensuring they are accessible and inclusive to all participants. 
  • Work with the logistics team and events team to ensure good flow of participant recruitment and event promotion. 
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