About US:
WEI/Bantwana Initiative is a Non-Governmental Organization that helps families and children orphaned and made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS to access the comprehensive support and care they need to grow into healthy adults.
About USAID BETTER OUTCOMES Project:
World Education Inc. /Bantwana (WEI/B) is implementing the five- year USAID funded BETTER OUTCOMES for Children and Youth in Eastern and Northern Uganda. The goal of the project is to improve the wellbeing of children and youth orphaned and made vulnerable by HIV and other adversities in Eastern and Northern Uganda. BETTER OUTCOMES is implemented by a consortium of five partners, namely: WEI/B as the prime partner; Mercy Corps, Uganda Women’s Efforts to Save Orphans (UWESO), Youth, Alive and Friends of Christ Revival (FOC-REV); each responsible for specific technical aspects of the project. The project is being implemented in 20 districts of Eastern and Northern Uganda.
Job Summary: The Youth Specialist will take on a technical lead in youth programming and advising the project on innovative youth development solutions that ensure children and youth access core services that include health, education, Nutrition and psychosocial wellbeing as well as prevent/reduce abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Mentor and supervise a team of 2 regional youth coordinators in the implementation of the project design.
Provide high level technical support and leadership on youth programming and advise the project on innovative development youth solutions.
The incumbent will support youth coordinators to designing & coordinate youth activities to ensure access to appropriate health information and services, child protection services, as well as economic strengthening opportunities. Lead in training, mentoring, coaching of field teams to facilitate knowledge acquisition and development of desired skills.
Develop youth technical guides on youth health, livelihood, child protection and skills development.
Establish a systems approach in working & collaborating with CSOS, government line ministries, private sector, local government to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable youth.
The Youth Specialist will develop periodic critical path analyses for youth programming.
The incumbent will compile periodic project reports.
Support operational research in youth programming approaches and participatory methods.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the USAID OUTCOMES Project Youth Specialist job placement should hold a Master’s degree in Humanities.
A minimum of seven years of technical experience in designing and implementing youth programs.
Good training and facilitation skills.
Extensive knowledge of cost management principles and practice especially in civil society sector/NGO sector.
Previous exposure and experience with USAID projects for health (PEPFAR 3.0) & OVC programming.
Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Highly creative, analytical, with good problem solving skills.
Can demonstrate conflict management skills and ability to manage ambiguity.
High emotional intelligence.
Ability to work under pressure and meet targets and deadlines.
Ability to work in a busy office environment that often demands high levels of concentration.
Ability to manage high volume workload.
Previous experience in facilitating the Youth Alive EFL Curriculum is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should deliver their applications with a cover letter, motivation statement and updated CV/ resume by hand to Youth Alive offices on Plot 148B, Old Kira Road, Kamwokya, Kampala, or email it to: careers@youthaliveuganda.org
Deadline: 30th August 2017