PROJECT SUPERVISOR Canada World Youth (Short-Term contract) (Paid)
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CANADA WORLD YOUTH IS SEEKING A PROJECT SUPERVISOR : Short-Term contract of one Canadian phase for a new initiative called Sources, as part of the Youth Leaders in Action program
Each year, Canada World Youth (CWY) hires project supervisors to manage its youth exchange in the field.
About CWY
Canada World Youth offers international volunteer and educational youth exchanges to young people aged 17 to 29. Since 1971, the year in which CWY was founded, more than 33,000 people from Canada and around the world have participated in our programs in 67 countries.
Each year, approximately 1,000 young volunteers participate in CWY programs in Canada and in different countries of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and Latin America.
Youth Leaders in Action (YLA) Program
In the YLA program, groups of young volunteers from different cultures leave their homes to live in a host family and do volunteer work in a Canadian community and in a community in one of our partner countries. Each volunteer is matched with a counterpart from the partner country throughout the entire youth exchange.
Young volunteers have an opportunity to participate in a meaningful international volunteer experience, learn about other cultures, acquire useful skills for the future, gain a better understanding of global issues, and contribute to the strengthening of health or environmental projects in their host communities.
Sources: a new public engagement initiative focused on water issues for 3 Canadian and 3 Honduran youth
This new initiative was co designed by ASONOG and CWY. We believe that youth are key players in developing innovative strategies to better protect and manage earth’s precious water resources. The Sources Youth Water Leadership Project will engage and empower young leader to take action in promoting water sustainability.
First phase in Canada: only the Canadian PS is present (JUNE 21ST- July 13th)
The project will start with 3 weeks of training in Canada. The 6 youth will acquire the skills needed to fully benefit from a non-formal, inter-cultural volunteer experience. During this time, they will embark on a tour of Canadian communities to study existing grassroots initiatives that address water issues.
Second phase in Honduras: only the Honduran PS is present
The next phase will involve a study-tour of community-led initiatives in Western Honduras, hosted by ASONOG. The young leaders will continue their training while having the opportunity to visit existing water projects. The goal of the second phase will also be to develop public engagement materials about water issues. The team of 6 youths will be asked to trial test the public engagement material with a community group in Honduras as well as with another YLA team.
Public engagement phase of 6 weeks in Canada and Honduras
Having acquired the knowledge and trial tested the public engagement tools, the Honduran Youth Water Leaders will deliver training sessions to six stakeholder groups comprised of youth, community, and grass-roots leaders throughout the ASONOG network. Meanwhile, the Canadian Youth Water Leaders will deliver training sessions to 8 groups of volunteers involved in the Youth Leaders in Action program during fall of 2011.
Sources is designed for YLA alumni or any other youth wanting to develop skills while encouraging and training other youth to get involved with water issues that impact our planet.
Your role
As a representative of CWY, you will work in close collaboration with CWY staff, ASONOG and with the project supervisor from the partner country in order to implement all aspects of this new initiative for a group of 6 young adults from Canada and Honduras .
The Canadian supervisor will not accompany the group to Honduras, only the Honduran supervisor will be with the group during the second phase. We expect both supervisors to communicate by email or phone to coordinate their efforts.
Main responsibilities
- Contribute to the smooth running of the youth exchange.
- Develop, implement and evaluate non-formal educational programming with an emphasis on public engagement and water issues.
- Facilitate the volunteers’ learning in a non-formal educational context.
- Facilitate the involvement of youth volunteers in Canadian organizations working on water issues or public engagement.
- Ensure the health and safety of youth volunteers and their respect of standards of behaviour.
- Develop and maintain respectful and positive relationships with Canadian partner organizations and ASONOG.
- Manage the exchange budget and the emergency fund.
- Act as Canada World Youth lead youth exchange representative (may include special mandates).
- Prepare and implement administrative and logistical elements for the smooth running of the youth exchange.
- Write reports asked by CWY and partners.
Duration of the contract
The project supervisor’s contract will begin with part-time work during the month of May. The contract will end between July 18th and July 22nd 2011. Work will include approximately 4 weeks of work for planning, 1 week in a Canadian pre-departure component and approximately 3 weeks with the group, supervising the group during the Canadian phase and 1 week for reporting, follow-up and evaluation. The contract represent approximately 9 weeks of full-time work.
Skills, knowledge and attitudes required
- Ability to work in intercultural contexts.
- Ability to speak French, English and Spanish.
- Ability to write in French or English. Spanish writing skills represent an asset.
- Ability to manage and work with diverse groups of youth and young adults.
- Ability and/or commitment to bring an analysis of power and privilege to youth exchanges, international partnerships and community development projects.
- Ease in establishing respectful and positive interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to assess risk, manage crisis and handle stress.
- Knowledge of issues impacting community and international development.
- Knowledge of issues related to environment or water management.
- Experience in facilitation, training and group dynamics.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Capacity to manage and report on the youth exchange budget
Other requirements
- The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant and must be eligible to work in Canada.
- Work experience in Honduras is an asset.
- Willingness to be away from home: The applicant will be absent from his or her usual place of residence for approximately two weeks.
- Driver’s license: The nature of the work requires extensive travelling. It is essential to hold a valid Canadian driver’s license (without any restrictions) and to have a good driving record.
- All applicants who are considered for positions as project supervisors must undergo complete medical examination. A medical practitioner, designated by CWY, must declare all candidates as being fit to carry out the youth exchange before they are considered for hiring.
Working conditions
- Expenses: Domestic transportation costs, as well as food and lodging expenses while supervising the study tour away from Montreal or Toronto are covered by CWY.
- Work schedule and holidays: The nature of the work requires a flexible work schedule. Each project supervisor determines the most appropriate times for taking days off with the approval of his or her supervisor. Project supervisors are expected to take a minimum of one day per week and one weekend per month, and are entitled to a specific number of vacation days, which are determined by the duration of the contract and are to be taken at the end of the contract.
Recruitment and selection process
- To submit your candidacy, you must send your résumé and a cover letter by email (MS Word Format or PDF) which describes your interest and your motivation to be hired as project supervisor (see address below). We primarily recruit project supervisors for exchanges taking place in their own regions. The Canadian phase will take place in Montreal and Toronto. People living in these cities will be prioritized.
- If you are being considered for the position, you must participate in an interview during which your skills and attitudes will be examined according to established criteria.
Deadline to receive of applications: April 21st, 2011 (12:00 p.m. EST)
Please indicate as the subject of your email: Project Supervisor position for Sources
For more information, visit our Web site at www.canadaworldyouth.org
Canada World Youth is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from indigenous peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to further diversification.
We would like to thank you in advance for your interest in Canada World Youth.
Please note that only candidates invited to an interview will be contacted.