EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Project Title: EQWIP HUBS: Powering Youth Innovation for Sustainable Livelihoods
Start: April 2015
Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits
EQWIP HUBS is a consortium partnership implemented by two international youth development organizations Canada World Youth/Jeunesse Canada Monde (CWY) and Youth Challenge International (YCI). The consortium includes TakingITGlobal (TIG), Education Development Center (EDC) and UN-HABITAT.
Initiative Description:
The project is currently receiving applications for a Deputy Director EQWIP HUBS: Powering Youth Innovation for Sustainable Livelihoods, which will be implemented across six countries. The ultimate goal is to improve the economic and social well-being of poor and marginalized communities in developing countries.
Position Description:
The Deputy Director, reporting to the Chief of Party, will be responsible for the overall management of the technical functions of the project. S/he will manage national and international staff with technical roles. S/he will establish and maintain positive, collaborative and productive relationships with project staff, implementing partners, consortium partners, sector stakeholders and private sector actors.
EQWIP is building a team of energetic, skilled and passionate individuals who are motivated by the prospect of exploring new and creative approaches to solving complex global challenges.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide leadership and management for the technical delivery and oversight of the project initiative in Canada and in program countries
Manage technical leads in Livelihood & Innovation, M&E, Gender, Environment and Communications
Provide guidance to the technical leads regarding tools and strategies to ensure that programming is based on input from stakeholders, a thorough understanding of the context, and technical best practices
Lead the development and update of sector strategies in relevant areas of programming and ensure it is complimentary to strategic planning at both the country level and globally
Provide strategic support to ensure that activities are meeting their goals and targets, recommending program adjustments when necessary to keep the project on track
Provide strategic support and oversight for communications activities
Track and report progress and activities monthly against work plans
Oversee project monitoring and evaluation to ensure activities are meeting outcomes and aligned with youth and partner needs
Maintain a thorough knowledge of current youth livelihood issues and a general understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing young women and men across countries of operation
Liaise and coordinate with technical consortium partners, EDC and TIG, to ensure effective implementation of activities
Provide management and oversight of technical elements in particular with regard to coordination of activities in each country
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
Carry out management responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems; in accordance with projects policies and applicable laws
Serve as Acting Chief of Party when necessary
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
7-10 years of progressively responsible management and leadership experience at a director level
Long-term, overseas experience preferably with a focus on youth
Experience in the following technical areas: gender, environment, M&E and livelihoods as they relate to youth
A successful track record in supervising, designing, managing and implementing technical assistance for donor-funded projects and proven ability to develop and monitor work plans and training plans
Demonstrated mentoring abilities and experience supporting senior managerial staff
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
English fluency required, French/Spanish language skills are highly desirable
Only Canadian citizens or resident will be considered
TO APPLY:
Deadline to apply: Friday, March 6th at 5pm EST. Applications will be considered upon submission. Please submit your cover letter and CV as a one document Word or PDF e-mail attachment to recruitment@yci.org with Deputy Director EQWIP HUB’s in the subject line. No phone calls about the position can be accepted. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.