Country: Niger
Closing date: 06 Oct 2019
About IREX:
IREX is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world by empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information. Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $90 million, offices in 20 countries, and a global staff of 400. We work in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Summary of Position:
IREX seeks qualified Deputy Chief of Party candidates for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded program in Niger which will equip vulnerable young women and men in Niger with technical and life skills, networks, and capital for increased strategic economic opportunities. The Deputy Chief of Party with be based in Niamey and will work closes with the Chief of Party (COP) to provide technical and management support to the USAID-funded Youth Connect program in Niger.
Citizens/residents of Niger are highly encouraged to apply. This position is contingent on funding.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- In coordination with COP, provide vision and strategic guidance to the program and the team
- Develop and maintain relationships with key government officials at the national and local level, other donors and implementers, private sector and civil society partners, program beneficiaries, youth leaders, youth cooperatives youth networks, and other stakeholders
- In collaboration with COP, develop annual workplans and manage implementation
- Work closely with COP and program staff to ensure deliverables are being met and support staff adhere to plans and deadlines
- Work closely with COP to ensure successful and on-time day-to-day management and seamless integration of project activities
- Provide technical expertise in youth livelihoods development, youth skills training, private sector engagement, access to finance, local organization strengthening, and/or preventing violent extremism, to support excellence in project implementation
- Supervise, manage, and mentor program staff
- Maintain familiarity with agreement requirements and monitor compliance, deliverables, and deadlines
- Contribute to effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of program activities
- Represent IREX publicly and support its organizational development
- Serve as Acting Chief of Party in the Chief of Party’s absence
- Other duties, as assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in a related field.
- At least 8 years of progressive experience, including management experience, in international development, with experience working in Niger and/or the West African region strongly preferred
- At least three years in a relevant technical position – youth development, youth leadership, economic opportunities, community-based organizations, - designing, implementing, and/or managing programs with a youth development, and/or countering violent extremism focus.
- Deep contextual understanding of urban, peri-urban, and rural communities in Niger required
- Demonstrated program management expertise; excellent understanding of USG regulations and compliance issues;
- Substantial experience with financial management on program implementation
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff, prepare and manage workplans, and plan strategically and creatively to meet specified objectives;
- Experience with youth development, education, livelihoods, and/or countering violent extremism preferred;
- Experience with donor-funded project monitoring and evaluation plans, reporting, communications, and outreach preferred;
- Superior writing, editing, and oral presentation skills evidenced by professional experience;
- Strong organizational skills including ability to prioritize and multi-task;
- Fluency in written and spoken English and French required; proficiency in Arabic, Hausa and/or local languages a plus
How to apply:
Please visit https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=o3oNafw8&s=ReliefWeb to submit your CV for consideration.