Faith / Youth Project Coordinator

Location: Remote (applicants must be based within UTC-6 to UTC+2 time zones)

Duration: 12-month contract (renewable, subject to funding and performance)

Hours: Full time OR Two part time positions (one person focussing upon the Faith-Based activities and one upon Youth Project Development)

Salary: $48,000 - $60,000 based upon experience, location and hours worked

Organisation: International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP)

Position Summary

The Faith and Youth Project Coordinator will support the delivery of ISSUP’s Faith and Youth Workplan 2025–26, advancing engagement with faith-based and youth partners across regions.

The postholder will be responsible for organising, events, communications, and partnerships that strengthen substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives among faith communities and young people. This includes organising webinars and training events, supporting National Chapters, producing learning materials, and building networks that foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Key Responsibilities:

1.     Faith-Based Initiatives

• Coordinate regional and global faith-based activities including:
  • Knowledge exchange sessions with Catholic and faith-based leaders.
  • Virtual meetings and online networks for traditional leaders in Africa in collaboration with the African Union.
  • Skills-building workshops with mosque-based leaders.
  • Training activities for clergy and community leaders to deter youth involvement in illicit or criminal activity.
• Produce and promote webinars, podcasts, and online content relevant to faith-based substance use prevention.
• Moderate online discussions and networks supporting faith-based engagement.

2.     Youth Engagement and Network Development

• Support the development of a vibrant ISSUP Youth Network engaging adolescents, students, and young professionals.
• Organise webinars, newsletters, and online content tailored to youth audiences.
• Facilitate and encourage youth involvement in ISSUP’s in-person and virtual events (e.g., conferences, webinars, and National Chapter activities).
• Collaborate with youth and early-career organisations to create shared activities and resources.
• Support youth representation in National Chapter structures and promote leadership opportunities.

3.     Partnerships and Collaboration

• Engage and coordinate with faith-based organisations, National Chapters, and youth networks to implement workplan activities.
• Liaise with international partners to strengthen collaboration.
• Support event planning and logistics in coordination with ISSUP’s Events and Communications teams.

4.     Communications and Knowledge Management

• Contribute to the creation of online learning materials, success stories, and case studies for the ISSUP website and Knowledge Share.
• Ensure activities and dissemination of outcomes are accurately documented via newsletters, webinars, and social media.

5.     Monitoring and Reporting

• Track activity progress and report against the Faith and Youth Workplan indicators and deliverables.
• Contribute to quarterly and annual reports for donors, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation, databases, and records of partnerships and events.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Theology, Youth Development, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in project coordination, preferably within an NGO or international organisation.
• Experience working with faith-based organisations and/or youth development programs.
• Experience in communicating and building positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong written communication skills including writing reports, newsletters or social media posts.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages (French, Spanish, or Arabic) are an advantage.
• Organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Commitment to ISSUP’s mission of promoting evidence-based approaches to the substance use field.
• Ability to work effectively across diverse faith and cultural contexts.
• Professional integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment [at] issup [dot] net (recruitment[at]issup[dot]net) by 15th December 2025. Please ensure the following points are covered in your letter:

• Experience of providing support to young people / early careers professionals OR working with faith-based organisations to fulfil their role within community initiatives.
• A brief outline of a workplan to engage young people / early careers in the substance use workforce, developing them as future leaders OR to engage faith-based organisations and their staff in delivery substance use prevention, treatment, recovery support or supply reduction initiatives.
• An explanation of why you would suit this position and working for ISSUP.

First interviews are taking place 21st and 27th January

If you have any questions regarding the role or the organisation, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

The ISSUP team work globally to build an open, friendly, accessible, supportive and motivating organisation for our members. Join the team to be part of this positive and rewarding environment!