The Youth Developments Network (YDN) is a national
network of seven youth development NGO's. It is
committed to building the capacity of its member
organisations and the youth sector and to raise the
quality and standard of youth development programmes.

The YDN seeks a Project Co-ordinator: Research and
Documentation

Requirements:

* Previous research experience.
* Excellent writing skills.
* An undergraduate degree.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience in working with
youth development programmes.
* An understanding of the development challenges
facing youth in South Africa and in the region.
* Must be computer literate in Ms Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Internet, and e -mail access.
* Ability to work independently as well as in a
small team and to meet deadlines.

Duties will include:

* To research youth employment programmes in South
Africa and the Southern African region producing
quality research reports.
* To document case studies of successful and
innovative youth employment initiatives.
* To disseminate information about the Youth
Employment Summit 2002 (YES) in South Africa and
the region.
* To liase and co-ordinate with various
stakeholders regarding the YES 2002.
* Develop material around models of good youth
employment / entrepeneurship programmes.

Applications can be sent to the Youth Development
Network:

7th Floor
Khotso House
62 Marshall Street
Marshalltown
2107 Johannesburg.

Tel: 011 8362172
Fax: 011 8384608
E-mail: [email protected]

Updated CV and contact details of two referees and
certified copies of academic qualifications must
accompany the application.
All applications to reach the YDN not later than
Friday, 16 November 2001

Commencement Date:
January 2002

Interviews will take place in Johannesburg on Friday, 23 November 2001.