Save the Children seeks Chief of Party (COP) candidates for several upcoming opportunities to lead and manage all aspects of youth employment programming within Africa and/or Asia. These programs will focus on providing disenfranchised and underemployed youth the skills and support they need to compete and succeed in the workplace. With skills and vocational training designed for youth, including young women, the Chief of Party will focus on building local relationships and capacity to increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of education, livelihood and employment outcomes.
Areas of Responsibility:
- The COP is responsible for developing a strong, coherent vision and initiating innovative strategies across the program activities. They will act as the key liaison between the donor and all other counterparts, including government officials.
- The COP will lead and/or participate in strategic and high-level policy forums and meetings with various actors and advocate for broader youth issues.
- The COP will also ensure adherence to overall technical and programmatic quality in implementation and the timely submission of all deliverables to the donor.
Educational Background:
Master’s Degree in international development, youth programs, workforce development, education or related field required
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of eight years of progressively international work experience in managing and implementing workforce development, youth or livelihoods programs
- Proven senior management experience in youth-related projects, gender mainstreaming and working in a multi-cultural environment. Previous COP experience preferred
- Proven ability in understanding, creating and implementing solutions in order to achieve measurable results within development projects
- Demonstrated skills in leadership, mentoring, motivating and supervision over multi-cultural teams within a dynamic setting
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to youth development and gender equality strategies
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships with the private sector, local NGOs and government officials
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations
- Solid oral and written communication and interpersonal skills in English
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Mar 1 2019
Active Until:
Apr 1 2019
Hiring Organization:
Save the Children US
industry:
Nonprofit