FHI 360 is a
nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in
lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions.
Our staff
includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic
Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology, creating a
unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development
challenges.
We are currently
seeking qualified candidates for the position below:
Associate Director,
Youth Employability Project
Location: Nakuru, Kenya
Requisition ID: FHI360-ADYE-091
Position Summary: The Associate Director will be
responsible for technical leadership and program management of the Youth
Employability Project to ensure the overall success of the project.
The goal and expected results of the
project are:
Goal: Support Orphans and Highly Vulnerable Children to develop
the attitudes, skills, knowledge and behaviors, to transition into healthy,
productive adulthood with multiple career paths using an integrated and
multi-sectoral approach (IMD), and to utilize learnings from this approach to
develop and implement employability programs for the broader youth population.
Expected Results:
1. Develop
collaborative partnerships (host governments, the private sector, funders and
other stakeholders) to support an IMD approach to systemically achieve positive
impacts for youth employability.
2. Build the
skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of OVC to prepare them for multiple
career paths.
3. Support OVC
to transition to career paths.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or its international equivalent in Public Health, Social Sciences, Education, Economics or other field related to international/human development.
- Minimum of 8 + years’ experience or Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Education, Economics or other field related to international/human development with 7-9 years’ relevant experience in international development program management, crosscultural communications, US Government rules and regulations.
- Understanding of issues contributing to youth unemployment, ability to work across multiple groups and coordinate efforts of project staff, subcontractors, consultants, government representatives, and other FHI 360 departments in headquarters or in the field.
FHI 360 has a
competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested
candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI 360’s Career Center at
https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs/14241/job
where a detailed Job description will be availed.
Alternatively
you can apply via email to: Kenya-HR@fhi360.org
Please specify
source in your application and quote the Requisition ID provided on the subject
line while sending your application, CV/resume including salary requirements,
to be received not later than April 25, 2014.
Kindly note that
only shortlisted persons will be contacted.
