IREX Youth Director - Youth Participation Program

IREX seeks a Nairobi-based youth program component director to manage a two-year component of a larger civil society development project that aims to build the capacity of youth organizations in marginalized regions of the country. The program focuses on the role of youth in promoting peace and reconciliation. It also involves opportunities to employ traditional and new media to address issues underlying conflict.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide strategic and technical leadership, ensuring that all program objectives are met Liase with the prime agreement holder on programmatic issues Develop and maintain effective partnerships with youth organizations in target regions of Sudan Design and manage delivery of capacity building programs for youth-focused organizations Coordinate with project partners and other organizations active in related sectors Manage and mentor local project staff; coordinate with home office Oversee project budgeting and monitoring, evaluation and reporting on program activities Serve as IREX senior project representative; represent IREX to key stakeholders in Nairobi

QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated success in senior level management of donor-funded development projects Prior experience in Sudan strongly preferred Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and work on a multi-national and multi-partner team Ability to establish strong working relationships with Sudanese partners and stakeholders Experience in working in complex, insecure settings; Willingness to travel within Sudan Professional communication skills in English required; Arabic preferred

How to apply:

Visit http://careers.irex.org to apply. No emails or phone calls please.