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.
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