Social Project Coordinator

Description

Position Summary: SOS Children's Villages seeks a Youth in Human Mobility Project Coordinator to lead the implementation of Youth Move México, focused on adolescents and youth in situations of human mobility. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the Youth Move México project for youth in human mobility. 2. Manage strategic partnerships to maximize project impact. 3. Education in Psychology, Social Work, or related Social Sciences. SOS Children's Villages is an international non-governmental organization with a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, fraud, corruption, and other protection and safeguarding issues. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, nationality, age, disability, marital status, or social class, in full compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination employment laws. To achieve its vital mission, SOS Children's Villages is seeking a: **Youth in Human Mobility Project Coordinator (Youth Move México) (project from June 2026 to July 2027\)** **Position Objective:** Lead the implementation of the *Youth Move México* project under the Strategic Humanitarian Assistance program line, targeting adolescents and youth in situations of human mobility, within the Family Strengthening Programs in Tijuana and Alternative Care in Comitán. **Main Responsibilities:** * Implement the annual *Youth Move* project plan, ensuring proper execution through coordination and field support to technical teams and facilitators. * Supervise and monitor project programming activities, guaranteeing timely achievement of targets, indicators, and established results. * Manage and strengthen institutional and organizational strategic partnerships that contribute to the effective operation, sustainability, and impact of the *Youth Move* project. **Knowledge Requirements:** * Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, as well as videoconferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom or Microsoft Teams) and tools for designing interactive, dynamic, and creative presentations (e.g., Canva or Prezi). * Minimum two years of direct experience working with girls, boys, adolescents, and youth in situations of human mobility. * Minimum two years of experience supporting community integration processes for youth in human mobility, including areas such as education, employability, mental health, and migration regularization. * Minimum two years of experience developing programs promoting autonomous living, access to decent employment, and strengthening youth entrepreneurship initiatives among populations experiencing human mobility. * Minimum one year of experience managing and strengthening strategic partnerships with civil society organizations, international agencies, and governmental institutions in support of youth in human mobility. **Requirements:** · A university degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Human Rights, or related fields in Social Sciences and Humanities is mandatory. · Minimum one year of experience providing services to minors/families or youth in situations of human mobility **Compensation:** · Direct employment contract with the organization under a nominal scheme (for the duration of the project). · Base salary. · Benefits exceeding statutory requirements. **Competencies:** · Frustration tolerance. · Emotional intelligence. · Teamwork. · Strategic planning. · Inclusion. · Continuous learning. · Assertive communication. · Empathy. · Leadership. · Proactivity. · Adaptability to change. *Note: This position involves working with an international non-governmental organization (NGO) committed to children’s rights and human rights, and is subject to strict selection process controls and security protocols. The selected candidate must undergo multiple screening stages, including criminal record checks and professional and personal reference verifications, to confirm suitability for employment with SOS Children's Villages. During the selection process, the candidate’s motivation and attitude toward safeguarding issues, as well as their capacity to perform the duties of the position, will be assessed.* Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $16,000\.00 \- $17,000\.00 per month Work Location: On-site