The International Youth Foundation (IYF) is recruiting for an experienced senior-level professional to fill the position of Youth Livelihoods Development Coordinator to join a team of staff in Monrovia working on a USAID funded, multi-million, multi- year youth education and livelihoods project in Liberia. The Coordinator will play a leadership role, managing livelihood and workforce development activities which will address the critical youth un/underemployment situation. The Coordinator will also collaborate and coordinate closely with staff managing other program components including basic education.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the livelihood and workforce development component of the project;
- Coordinate all program components involved in providing support to youth after they’ve exited the program including support to transition to formal schooling, workforce or vocational skills training, self-employment, formal employment, and track their progress and status in their placements;
- Build positive relationships with the business community and public sector entities that are willing to engage students in mentoring, apprenticeships, internships and other pre-employment and employment activities;
- Ensure activities are technically sound and culturally appropriate to best address key challenges faced by the targeted youth population;
- Conduct labor market assessments and train project staff in the field to conduct on-going market assessments to ensure skills training is demand driven;
- Contribute to effective written reports and oral presentations on the program, including periodic reports, identifying and addressing challenges facing the program, and articulating the program’s success;
- Represent IYF and overall program interests at local, national and regional meetings, workshops and conferences;
- Ensure that all IYF policies and procedures related to this program are communicated effectively and adhered to by partners.
EXPERIENCE
The Youth Livelihoods Development Coordinator will have at least 5 years of progressively responsible project management experience in Liberia. Knowledge of and experience in youth and adult education, vocational technical education, workforce development skills training and/or public private partnerships is strongly preferred. Liberian nationals with the requisite qualifications are encouraged to apply.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Master’s degree or equivalent in Adult Education, Non-formal Education, Workforce Development or a closely related field is required.
- Experience in Liberia with a broad network of contacts in the public and private sector.
- Experience as a Manager or similar senior level experience on a large donor-funded program, preferably USAID-funded.
- Demonstrated ability to find viable solutions to complicated problems in a flexible, time-sensitive and creative manner.
- Experience successfully working with the public sector, the private sector, civil society, community based organizations, local communities, local government and donors on major capacity building and leadership development or marketing and educational campaigns.
- Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to manage and motivate teams.
- Solid troubleshooting skills and sound judgment in dealing with partners experiencing implementation challenges.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required.
- A commitment to conducting business with transparency and the utmost integrity and the ability to provide professional references.
BACKGROUND
IYF is a global non-profit organization, working in 80 countries and territories to improve the conditions and prospects for young people where they live, work and play. Established in 1990 to bring worldwide resources to young people in need, IYF works with hundreds of companies, foundations and civil society organizations to strengthen and “scale-up” existing programs that are making a positive and lasting difference in young lives. Over the past 20 years, IYF and its global network of in-country partners have helped millions of young people gain access to the life skills, education, health information, job training and opportunities critical to their success.
TO APPLY
Please submit the following documents via email to jobs@iyfnet.org
with "Youth Livelihood Development Coordinator-Liberia" in the subject line:
- Completed IYF Field Office Application for Employment, which can be located here: http://www.iyfnet.org/jobs-iyf
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please. International Youth Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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