YouthSave is a multi-year project to develop and test the
development and commercial impacts of youth savings accounts in 4
countries.YouthSave also includes a significant research component, which will
focus on monitoring uptake and usage of accounts.
Primary Purpose
The Youth Save Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring high-quality execution of YouthSave
project activities in-country.
The Project Manager’s main responsibilities will be:Primary Purpose
The Youth Save Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring high-quality execution of YouthSave
project activities in-country.
* organizing the program of technical assistance and project cost-sharing support to the local YouthSave partner financial institution;
* developing a work plan and managing the in-country project steering committee ; designing and implementing complementary programming to promote financial capability;
* monitoring local project implementation for potential risks to youth clients; and
* managing external relations and results dissemination efforts in-country.
Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Responsibilities
* Organize the program of technical assistance and project support to partner FIs,
* Design and implement complementary programming to promote financial capability,
* monitor project implementation for risks to youth clients
Relationship and project management
* Coordinate and maintain strong working relationships between, local partner FIs and research partners;
* project management and administration;
* reporting and external relations; including dissemination efforts in-country
Background and Experience
* Excellent project management skills entailing at least 7 years implementing projects 3 at field management capacity
* Experience leading collaborative processes with diverse participants,
* Deep knowledge of youth development and protection issues in local country context
* Ideal candidates will have experience with undertaking research, microfinance; and working in, consulting to, or building partnerships with private-sector enterprises
* Masters degree in relevant field preferred; else Bachelors plus equivalent work experience
* Comfort interfacing with diverse stakeholders including high-level policy makers, professionals from various fields, and project beneficiaries/clients
* Public speaking /representation abilities and knowledge of youth friendly approaches
Interested candidates meeting specified qualifications should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three referees and day time telephone contact to:
kfo@sc-canada.or.ke
or Box 27679-00506, Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi
no later than 7th December, 2011.
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