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Job Title: Youth Education Coordinator
Location: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Deadline for application: October 30th 2024

About Us:

Schüler Helfen Leben (SHL) is all about youth power! We’ve been youth-led and youth-driven since 1992, supporting young people across the Western Balkans. Our mission? To help young people become active citizens, ready to build a society where everyone has equal opportunities. For over 30 years, we’ve been empowering young people through education, funding, mobility, mentorship, and capacity building. If you’re passionate about making an impact, we want you to join our team!

Who We’re Looking For:

We’re searching for a Youth Education Coordinator who’s enthusiastic and ready to take on the challenge of empowering young people through education. If you’ve experience in non-formal education or youth work and have been active in making a difference for young people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, we’d love to hear from you! Previous experience with SHL’s youth programs is a big plus. The successful candidate will coordinate and implement educational programs, work directly with schools, students, teachers, and NGOs, and will be expected to travel frequently within BiH. Additionally, the role includes assisting with fundraising efforts to support youth education programs. You’ll need to be comfortable speaking and writing in both English and BHS languages (Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian), as these will be the primary languages you’ll work in.

Your Responsibilities:

Plan and run SHL’s youth education programs, making sure they match our mission of empowering young people

Work directly with schools, youth organizations, and NGOs to deliver fun and impactful educational programs

Be a mentor for young people in our programs and help them become active, engaged citizens

Build connections with SHL alumni and develop partnerships with new schools and youth groups

Travel to schools and communities to see how our programs work, gather feedback and support young people in action

Help improve and update our educational content to keep it fresh and relevant

Create reports, analyze data, and promote the programs in creative ways

Organize, implement, and facilitate seminars, workshops, and events that inspire young people to get involved

Assist with fundraising efforts, including writing proposals, identifying potential donors, and helping us secure funds to keep our programs running strong

Work with the SHL team to brainstorm new ideas and projects that align with our mission of youth empowerment

What You’ll Need:

Experience in non-formal education, youth work, or activism (especially in BiH)

A passion for youth empowerment and making a difference in your community

Participation in SHL’s youth programs is a bonus!

Some experience with fundraising or working with donors is a huge plus

Solid English skills (written and spoken) since you’ll be working and communicating in English

Good organizational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks

A valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel around Bosnia and Herzegovina

What We Offer:

A challenging job in a meaningful environment, with a relevant amount of conceptual work
An exciting sphere of action
A young, dynamic working environment and a motivated and committed team
Personal responsibility and room for creativity
Flexible working hours and mobile working
Appropriate and transparent remuneration
Internal and external further education

How to Apply:

Excited? Great! To apply, send us the following:

A motivation letter (max. 1 page) telling us why you’re the right fit for this role and what inspires you to work in youth education
A detailed CV with all relevant experience
Two letters of recommendation
Scanned copies of any relevant certificates and diplomas

Please email everything in PDF format to office@shl.ba by October 30th, 2024 with the subject line “Youth Education Coordinator Application.”