Job Description
In Peru, 18% of young Peruvians between the ages of 19 to 25 face challenges that limit education and work opportunities. Peruvian NEET population (“NINIs” in Spanish meaning they don’t work or study) is mainly associated with two factors: high rates of school dropouts and teen pregnancy.

Youth Development Facilitators work in partnership with youth and youth service providers (school staff, parents, community leaders, public service workers, and government officials) to support youth to build leadership, life and employability skills, and enhance their engagement in the community. Life skills education focuses on developing a positive identity, critical thinking, and healthy lifestyle activities. Employability skills focus on mentoring activities, vocational skill career fairs, workshops on mock interviews, and developing a life plan.

A Youth Development Facilitator will often be found working alongside local high school teachers, supporting the implementation of their classroom youth orientation program.



This program has a strong focus on leadership and civic participation, which includes with a national Peruvian Ministry of Education strategy called “Somos Pares” or “We are Peers.” This curriculum includes a series of classes that are implemented 12-15 hours a week, depending on the size of the school and the programs it supports. Youth Development Facilitators work with class coordinators and teachers to co-facilitate educational topics focused on life skills, self-esteem, career orientation, and youth peer support. They also support local municipality summer school classes by promoting and participating in an established youth development committee.

While specific daily work depends on the work site and the needs of the community, Youth Development Facilitators work with counterparts to improve the quality of life for Peruvians by introducing new ideas, skills, and practices.

There are numerous opportunities to participate in secondary activ

📌 Youth Development Facilitator (Perú)
🏢 Peace Corps
📍 Perú