Youngstars Foundation Latest Jobs Vacancies

Youngstars
Foundation is one of Africa’s unique, life-changing youth organization
operating in Abuja, Nigeria. From a weekly youth club in a local barber shop in
1995, Youngstars Foundation is growing to emerge as one of the lead youth
non-profit that is building young people and strengthening youth organizations
involved in development programs in Africa.
Youngstars Foundation is now in Special Consultative Status with the Economic
and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations Department of Economic and
Social Affairs (UNDESA), and is registered with CAC Nigeria as Youngstars
Development Initiative (CAC/IT/NO 21517) and in Ghana as Youngstars Development
Initiative (G.21, 431).

We
are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job
Title: Webmaster
Location: Abuja

Qualifications

B.Sc/HND
in Computer Science or any other qualification in Computing
An
experienced Webmaster of at least 2 years’ experience with proof of
achievement
Between
21 and 30 years of age.

Job
Requirements:

Applicant
must have experience in WordPress Content Management System (CMS)
Development, HTML5, CSS, and PHP, JavaScript and intermediatetoadvanced
skill level in at least one OO programming language.
Applicant
will need to be competent in graphic design using Photoshop, Fireworks and
Corel Draw with a constant desire to push boundaries.
Applicant
will also be required to demonstrate outstanding organizational abilities
coupled with a confident approach to communicating at varied levels.
Applicant
will need to be an enthusiastic worker passionate about growing skills and
driving new ideas and initiatives forward.

Skills
Set:

WordPress,
HTML, CSS, PHP, MYSQL, Photoshop, Fireworks, Corel Draw and at least one
OO programming language.
Applicant
with knowledge of Illustrator have added advantage.

Job
Title: Business
and Entrepreneurship Manager
Location: Abuja

Details

The
Business and Entrepreneurship Manager will be responsible for developing
new business and entrepreneurship opportunities for expanding the
financial base of the organisation.
This
will include but not limited business startup, market forecasting, idea
development, strategic planning, budget planning, financial
analysis, sales and marketing, reporting and other managerial
responsibilities.

Qualifications

A
Degree/HND/OND in Business Administration/Management/Sales/Marketing,
Finance, or any other related Social Science discipline.
At
least 2 – 3years of experience in related position is an advantage.
Between
23 and 35 years of age.

Job
Requirements

An
eye for identifying and creating business opportunities
Familiar
with startup culture and business development models
Strong
desire to disrupt systems and create new markets
Ability
to write business plans
Excellent
written and oral English
Ability
to work in a team and in a dynamic work environment
Strong
work ethics and personal character
Ability
to plan, prioritize, multi-task, pay attention to details
Proficiency
in the use of computer and social media tools
Proficiency
in basic accounting will be an added advantage.
Willingness
to travel based on job demand.

Job
Title:
Accountant Assistant
Location: Abuja

Job
Description

Under
the direction of the Director of Accounts, the Account Assistant shall
assume responsibility for accounting in the foundation and ensure compliance
with the contractual financial requirements of programs/projects.
Assist
in accurate keeping of all books of account for the project, including
checking account, equipment and supply registers and all accounting
records.
Monitor
periodic expenditures of projects by analyzing financial data and
producing periodic and ad hoc reports.
Function
as support for processing cash advances, retirements, petty cash
management and refunds made in favor of the foundation.
Review
the work of sub-grantees for accuracy and proper report content.
Support
in proposal development in collaboration with proposal team.
Create,
update, and maintain financial spreadsheets.
Work
with the Director of Accounts to lead the preparation of monthly and
annual financial reports, fiscal year budgets including financial status
of sub-projects account activities with accompanying bank documentation
and receipts.
Assist
the Director of Accounts and other supervisory staff in monitoring
sub-project budgets in accordance with approved work plan activities.
Develop
budgets, including staff time allocations.
Work
with team leads to resolve problems associated with monthly expenditures
and life-of projects budgets.

Basic
DNA:

Highly
creative, innovative and can generate ideas.
Passionate
about development and young people.
Self
motivated and meets deadlines.
Enjoys
team spirit and collaboration.
Tolerant
and respectful of other tribes, religion and nationality.
Open
to learning.
Zero
tolerance for norm and routine

Requirements

BS/BA/HND
in Accounting, banking, and Finance or its recognized equivalent
Minimum
of 1-3 year’s experience in accounting related position.
Familiarity
with non-governmental organizations in Nigeria is an advantage.

How
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letters, CV’s
and recent passport photograph to: jobs@youngstarsfoundation.org

Applications
Deadline: 26th
September, 2017.