Job description
EQWIP HUBS is a consortium
partnership implemented by two international youth development organizations
Canada World Youth/Jeunesse Canada Monde (CWY) and Youth Challenge
International (YCI). The consortium includes TakingITGlobal (TIG), Education
Development Center
(EDC) and UN-HABITAT.
Initiative Description:
The project is currently
receiving applications for a Deputy Director EQWIP HUBS: Powering Youth
Innovation for Sustainable Livelihoods, which will be implemented across six
countries. The ultimate goal is to improve the economic and social well-being of
poor and marginalized communities in developing countries.
Position Description:
The Deputy Director, reporting to
the Chief of Party, will be responsible for the overall management of the
technical functions of the project. S/he will manage national and international
staff with technical roles. S/he will establish and maintain positive,
collaborative and productive relationships with project staff, implementing
partners, consortium partners, sector stakeholders and private sector actors.
EQWIP is building a team of
energetic, skilled and passionate individuals who are motivated by the prospect
of exploring new and creative approaches to solving complex global challenges.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide leadership and management for the technical
delivery and oversight of the project initiative in Canada and in program
countries - Manage technical leads in Livelihood & Innovation,
M&E, Gender, Environment and Communications - Provide guidance to the technical leads regarding tools
and strategies to ensure that programming is based on input from
stakeholders, a thorough understanding of the context, and technical best
practices - Lead the development and update of sector strategies in
relevant areas of programming and ensure it is complimentary to strategic
planning at both the country level and globally - Provide strategic support to ensure that activities are
meeting their goals and targets, recommending program adjustments when
necessary to keep the project on track - Provide strategic support and oversight for communications
activities - Track and report progress and activities monthly against
work plans - Oversee project monitoring and evaluation to ensure
activities are meeting outcomes and aligned with youth and partner needs - Maintain a thorough knowledge of current youth
livelihood issues and a general understanding of the challenges and
opportunities facing young women and men across countries of operation - Liaise and coordinate with technical consortium
partners, EDC and TIG, to ensure effective implementation of activities - Provide management and oversight of technical elements
in particular with regard to coordination of activities in each country - Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance
with the organization’s policies and applicable laws - Carry out management responsibilities including
interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and
directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems; in
accordance with projects policies and applicable laws - Serve as Acting Chief of Party when necessary
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 7-10 years of progressively responsible management and
leadership experience at a director level - Long-term, overseas experience preferably with a focus
on youth - Experience in the following technical areas: gender,
environment, M&E and livelihoods as they relate to youth - A successful track record in supervising, designing,
managing and implementing technical assistance for donor-funded projects
and proven ability to develop and monitor work plans and training plans - Demonstrated mentoring abilities and experience
supporting senior managerial staff - Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- English fluency required, French/Spanish language skills
are highly desirable
How to apply
Deadline to apply: Friday, February 27 at 5pm EST.
Applications will be considered upon submission. Please submit your cover
letter and CV as a one document Word or PDF e-mail attachment to recruitment@yci.org
with Deputy Director EQWIP HUB’s in the subject line. No phone calls about the
position can be accepted. We thank all applicants for their interest, however
only those selected for an interview will be contacted.