Early Years Associate

Responsibilities

• Support community-based ECD initiatives through field visits, activity coordination, and stakeholder engagement
• Aid in mobilizing parents, caregivers, and local leaders to participate in EYC programs
• Collect, organize, and report data for program monitoring and evaluation
• Contribute to the development of child-friendly resources and caregiver tools
• Support communication efforts, including drafting stories, documenting lessons learned, and preparing visuals for reports or social media
• Participate in planning meetings and trainings, contributing ideas and assisting with logistics
• Represent EYC in community spaces with professionalism, warmth, and cultural sensitivity

Qualifications

• Passion for early childhood development, community empowerment, and social change
• A diploma or bachelor’s degree (or current enrollment) in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Development Studies, Psychology, or a related field
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in diverse cultural settings and rural communities
• Integrity, humility, and a collaborative spirit
• Basic digital literacy (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace) is an advantage

Compensation & Benefits

• This is a volunteer position designed for entry-level professionals, recent graduates, or individuals seeking to gain valuable experience in the ECD and development sector.
• While this role is unpaid, EYC offers:
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Precise, hands-on experience in program implementation and advocacy
• Capacity building and mentorship opportunities
• A certificate of service and recommendation upon successful completion