Job Title: Assistant Youth Officer 
Location: Kathmandu
Reports to: Senior Youth Officer 
Working with: Youth Officers
Salary: Negotiable
Benefits: Social Security Fund, Dashain Bonus.
Duration: 6 months with potential extension. 

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Umbrella Organization Nepal (UON) is a non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian and Non-Government Organisation (NGO), which has been working in Nepal since 2005 and has all relevant registrations required to perform development activities in Nepal. The Organisation was set up in response to the growing number of children in Nepal whom were displaced and separated from their families by trafficking, poverty and the internal conflict in the country.

2. PURPOSE OF POSITION 

UON has been implementing a special project since 2019, it is designed to provide advice & information in safe and comfortable environment for youth (especially care-leavers) in Kathmandu, mainly focused on providing services for those in +2, or in that or the surrounding age brackets. It is called the Chautari Youth Club (CYC) and provides a space where young people can come on an informal basis, and access information and support on a number of subjects – but with a focus on encouraging young people who are not employed or in education to re-enter one of those fields. A number of other support services and activities will be facilitated from this youth centre. 

Assistant Youth Officer working in CYC will be expected to be a source of knowledge for a range of subjects, for example career/education pathways, peer pressure, drug/alcohol abuse.

3. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Form positive relationships with young people, creating a safe environment where they can talk freely and receive advice.  
• Provide friendly, up-to-date and accurate information on subjects effecting young people including, but not limited to: peer pressure, consent, drug/alcohol abuse, education/career pathway and the subjects that are relevant to youths.
• Facilitate youth-led activities: community and educational. This will involve encouraging young people to think of activities that will benefit the community, and then implementing them. Educational activities might include trips to colleges, places of interest etc. 
• Support with the assessment and evaluation of young people who may require emergency support.
• To develop and maintain relationships between employers, educational facilities, NGOs etc to increase the chance of being able to successfully refer young people to services. 
• Preparation of reports, as required.
• Develop case studies and success stories.
• Promotes and abide by internal policies and procedures including but not limited to: child protection policy, code of conduct and mandatory reporting responsibilities.
• Any other duties deemed appropriate by Senior Youth Office or Program Director.

Representation

• Represent UON as the first point-of-contact for CYC.
• Represent UON at meetings with potential service providers.

4. PROFILE

• Essential Qualifications, experience and competences
• Bachelor's degree in social science or other relevant subjects.
• Experience and proven skills in child protection / working with youth and young people. 
• Advanced communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work as part of a team, relying on each other's skills and knowledge.
• Proven problem solving and organisational skills, flexible and calm under pressure.
• Friendly and approachable. 
• Ability to form and maintain relationships with a range of people: young people, local government, employers, educators. 
• Advanced Computer skills (Word, Excel, E-mail).

Desirable Qualifications, experience and competences

• Experienced in working with various vendors (Training Institutes), service procurement, and monitoring of project sites. 
• Experience working with vulnerable and/or challenging youth.
• Own links to organisations/institutions who may be able to offer services / provide support.

5. TERMS OF CONTRACT

• The initial contract for the above vacancy will be for six months, with the option to extend based on the performance and availability of funding. 
• Salary will be as per the pay scale of organization with all benefits stated in the Labour Act 2074.