Posted Job Description
FHI 360 is a global development organization, with a rigorous, evidence-based approach to human development. Our team of professionals includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment, and research. FHI 360 operates from over 60 offices with more than 4000 employees in the United States and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at all levels and our multi-disciplinary approach allows us to have a lasting impact on the people, communities, and countries we serve by improving the lives of millions.
FHI 360 is currently recruiting for the position of Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an anticipated USAID-funded integrated youth activity to enable marginalized and vulnerable Malian youth, particularly young women with disabilities, to become educated, healthy and productive citizens while building their resilience to recurrent crises. Shifin ni Tagne will provide youth with the foundational skills needed to prepare them to become agile learners, able to adapt and learn new things in a rapidly changing environment. The project will provide youth, particularly adolescent girls and young women with disabilities, with the skills and knowledge to access sexual and reproductive (SRH) services and practice healthy behaviors. Additionally, Shifin ni Tagne will provide Malian youth with the relevant workforce readiness, vocational, and entrepreneurial skills to succeed as market actors in the agriculture and livestock value chains, vocational trades, sanitation and green jobs in their communities.
Job Summary:
The DCOP is responsible for supporting the COP in developing and maintaining the overall technical vision, strategy, and direction of the project; supporting design, delivery, and progress against the approved work plan; and reporting against the performance monitoring plan. The DCOP is versant in the barriers facing marginalized Malian youth in developing literacy, numeracy and life skills keeping them from engaging in safe livelihoods and participating productively in society. S/he will bring contextual knowledge of the learning needs of out-of-school youth and relevant youth service providers, entrepreneurship ecosystem actors, and reproductive health youth services providers. The DCOP will ensure that program components are evidence based, responsive to changing needs, incorporate Positive Youth Development guiding principles and the highest standards of Gender Equality, Safeguarding and Social Inclusion.
The DCOP will work collaboratively with consortium partners and provide technical assistance to strengthen their capacity. S/he will work closely across partners, stakeholders, and counterparts focusing on achieving results in all areas and ensuring that sub-awardees are able to deliver services on time and on budget while ensuring cohesive activities. The DCOP will participate and engage in technical meetings and maintain positive relationships with donors, government officials, partners, and sub-awardees. S/he will be expected to identify issues and risks related to the activity implementation in a timely manner, and to suggest appropriate adaptive adjustments. The DCOP will oversee a team of technical specialists and, at times, act as the Chief of Party.
The position will be based in Bamako, Mali. Employment is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360 This duty station has been designated as high risk or extreme risk and poses a heightened risk or direct threat to personal safety. Applicants should research this location and the associated risks before submitting an application.
Job Description:
Provide technical leadership supporting youth in developing literacy, numeracy, life and work readiness skills, entrepreneurship training, economic strengthening, access to reproductive health services, as well as, engagement with private sector employers.