For over 40 years, FHI 360 has built the capacity of individuals, communities, and governments to address the needs of vulnerable populations. In more than 60 countries, our work is grounded in research and evidence, and our staff and experts have developed partnerships to support programs in education, economic growth, monitoring and evaluation, peacebuilding and countering violent extremism (CVE), positive youth development, technology and innovation, and health access and services. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Technical Director, ALS.
The anticipated 5-year USAID-funded activity will be designed to work with the Government of the Philippines to support improved basic education, life skills, employability and entrepreneurship for youth who are not in education, employment or training. This activity will support systems strengthening of national government agencies, as well as the mobilization of local stakeholders to achieve activity outcomes. It will operate in secondary cities outside conflict-affected areas to support inclusive growth. The activity outcomes will include: increase access to quality education for out-of-school youth; improved life skills, employability and entrepreneurship; strengthened national government systems to deliver education and training to youth not in education, employment or training; and increased participation of local stakeholders in positive youth development.
This position will provide strategic advice to government departments responsible for rolling out the new ALS 2.0 reforms and design and oversee a portfolio of activities designed to strengthen government capacity to deliver education and training to youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET). Specific duties include:
- Liaise with relevant national government departments, including DepEd, TESDA, and CHED;
- Oversee, conduct, or coordinate relationships with relevant government departments in the regions and secondary cities where the Philippines Youth Activity operates;
- Oversee the contribution of technical expertise to the strengthening of government policies and systems mandated to support ALS;
- Provide technical assistance to targeted government institutions, facilities, and departments in secondary cities, tasked with the support of ALS, for project assistance; and
- co-design and roll-out capacity development activities with targeted government institutions.
- At least 8 years of experience related to education, workforce development, and/or youth
- Experience in management on USG-funded projects
- Demonstrated experience providing national and regional-level technical assistance to government ministries and education offices
- Demonstrated experience designing and managing in-service teacher training activities
- Experience with the Philippines’ alternative learning system required
- Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills
- Fluency in English and Tagalog
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