EQWIP HUBS is a project consortium partnership implemented by two international youth development organizations Canada World Youth/Jeunesse Canada Monde (CWY) and Youth Challenge International (YCI), and TakingITGlobal (TIG), Education Development Center (EDC) and UN-HABITAT.
Initiative Description:
The project is currently receiving applications for a Livelihood and Innovation Lead for 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 Livelihood & Innovation Lead will be responsible for the overall management of the project’s youth livelihood activities, including support for core training curriculum development and local adaptation, guidance in the development of tertiary training, and exploring opportunities for innovation. S/he will ensure that project outcomes are being achieved and that youth-related activities are meeting the expressed needs of local youth.
S/he coordinates and provides oversight, technical support and guidance to livelihoods staff in country. S/he proactively seeks out new appropriate livelihood programming and approaches, including those being implemented by the private sector and development actors and determines how best to adapt and/or integrate these into current programming. S/he will establish and maintain positive, collaborative and productive relationships with EQWIP staff and implementing partners.
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 in livelihood and innovation activities
§ Support the capacity building of implementing partners through institutional assessment, technical assistance, training and coaching
§ Liaise with EDC to develop and adapt employment and entrepreneurship curriculum for young people
§ Ensure livelihood outcomes and activities are aligned with donor requirements
§ Facilitate the regular sharing of livelihood and innovation related knowledge and information among stakeholders utilizing a variety of platforms
§ Proactively seek new opportunities for effective partnership building and resource mobilization amongst private sector, NGOs, development actors and donors
§ Ensure quality and consistency of curriculum implementation
§ Research trends in livelihood programming and methodologies
§ Explore, consult, design and implement opportunities for innovating within the EQWIP Hub Project
§ Promote and support the development of the Hub Network in each country – a network of diverse actors with a common interest in supporting youth to access a sustainable livelihood
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
§ 5-10 years experience in livelihood programming
§ A passion and interest in developing, supporting and improving youth focused programming
§ Familiarity with current trends in youth livelihoods development
§ Enthusiasm for innovating and finding new or improved ways of working
§ Ability to manage competing priorities, work with deadlines and attend to projects and work processes
§ Energetic and collaborative spirit, with the ability to work independently and take initiative, and a willingness to develop new skills on the job
§ Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
§ International experience preferably with a focus on young people
§ A successful track record in supervising, designing, managing and implementing technical assistance for donor-funded projects
§ Proven ability to develop, implement and monitor work plans and training plans
§ Availability to travel
§ 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 torecruitment@yci.org with Livelihood & Innovation Lead EQWIP 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.
