Social Project Coordinator

Description

Position Summary: Lead the implementation and supervision of the Youth Move Mexico project for adolescents and youth on the move, managing strategic partnerships. Key Highlights: 1. Leadership in a humanitarian aid project for youth on the move. 2. Management and strengthening of strategic institutional partnerships. 3. Contributes to community integration and autonomous living of youth. 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. Providing 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 laws governing non-discrimination in employment. To achieve its vital mission, it is seeking a: **Youth Mobility Project Coordinator (Youth Move Mexico) (project from June 2026 to July 2027\)** **Position Objective:** Lead the implementation of the *Youth Move Mexico* project under the strategic humanitarian aid 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 for technical teams and facilitators. * Supervise and monitor the project’s programmatic activities, guaranteeing timely achievement of targets, indicators, and established results. * Manage and strengthen strategic institutional and organizational partnerships contributing to the proper functioning, 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 in accompaniment processes supporting community integration of youth on the move, including areas such as education, employability, mental health, and migration regularization. * Minimum two years of experience developing processes oriented toward autonomous living, access to decent employment, and strengthening entrepreneurship initiatives among youth in situations of human mobility. * Minimum one year of experience managing and strengthening strategic partnerships with civil society organizations, international agencies, and government institutions in favor of youth on the move. **Requirements:** · A university degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Human Rights, or related Social Sciences and Humanities fields 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 controls and security measures throughout the selection process. The selected candidate must undergo multiple screening steps, 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 will be explored, along with their capacity to perform the duties of the position.* Position Type: Full-time Salary: $16,000\.00 \- $17,000\.00 per month Work Location: On-site employment