Apply: IPPF Global Lead

Deadline: 05 January, 2021

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is seeking to fill the position of Global Lead, Youth.

IPPF is a global non-governmental organisation that aims to promote sexual and reproductive health, and advocating the right of individuals to make their own choices in family planning.

Responsibilities

  • Staff supervision, including matrix management relationship with regional and other secretariat youth staff
  • Prepare budget submission for youth programme
  • Ensure cost-effective utilisation of allocated funds
  • Provide advice on youth strategy, policy and related issues to governance, directors leadership team, secretariat staff and member associations
  • Coordinate youth engagement in forums and membership meetings

Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent standard of education in Human Rights, International Development or Relations, Public Policy, or other related fields
  • Qualifications in SRHR or youth-related policy issues (desirable)
  • Advanced application in youth work, preferably in the international arena
  • Technical knowledge/understanding of youth issues and youth centred approaches to programming
  • Understanding of SRHR, international development and humanitarian sector, human rights and gender equality
  • Knowledge/experience of implementing safeguarding and child protection policies
  • Experience in managing geographically dispersed and/or matrixed teams an asset
  • Experience working in an organisation that deals with a breadth of fast-changing and controversial issues
  • Experience in leading youth networks/organisations/movements

To apply and for more information, click here.

Photo source: IPPF

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