Programme description:

• The programme provides opportunities for youth to develop their talents, leadership skills, creativity, discipline, and sense of civic responsibility while contributing positively to community development.
• They will be engaged in sports, arts and culture activities which will help them promote personal development, social cohesion, and community engagement.
• Through sports, youth are encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles, teamwork, respect, and perseverance.
• Arts activities, including music, dance, drama, visual arts, and creative writing, provide platforms for self-expression, innovation, and skills development.
• Cultural programmes promote the preservation and celebration of local heritage, traditions, languages, and values, fostering national identity and unity among diverse communities.

Key responsibilities: 

• Organizing community sports tournaments, leagues, and fitness campaigns.
• Coaching and mentoring children and youth in various sporting disciplines.
  Conducting arts workshops, exhibitions, talent shows, and creative skills training.
• Performing community theatre and educational dramas that raise awareness about social issues such as health, gender-based violence, substance abuse, and environmental conservation.
• Promoting cultural festivals, heritage celebrations, and indigenous knowledge preservation initiatives.
• Establishing youth clubs and recreational programmes that encourage positive social participation.
• Supporting community outreach projects that use sports and arts as tools for social inclusion and conflict resolution.
• Beautifying public spaces through murals, cultural displays, and community art projects.
• Facilitating intercultural exchanges and dialogue to strengthen social cohesion and mutual understanding.

Experience and Skills:

• Live in or near the site and have an in-depth understanding of the community.
• Age between 18 and 35 (Required).
• Interest in working in youth development programs.
• Interest in planning and implementing peer-based activities for young people.
• Child Safeguarding vetting.
• Smartphone.
• Strong work ethic (professional).