Global Lead, Youth at International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)

Division: Africa Regional Office
Responsible to: Regional Director (dotted line to Director, Programme Delivery & Capacity Sharing)

To reach this ambition for our organization, we are looking for a passionate, young driven individual to lead the operationalization and development of IPPF’s youth-centred framework ensuring youth involvement is fully mainstreamed in IPPF programming and structures. The qualified candidate will fill the position of Global Lead, Youth.

JOB PURPOSE

This individual will lead IPPF’s work globally on youth engagement and youth sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) ensuring that a strategic, integrated approach maximises success in delivering on the outcomes and deliverables of the IPPF Strategic Framework 2016-2022.

The role will lead on rolling out IPPF youth centred framework, ensuring youth involvement is fully mainstreamed in IPPF programming and structures, as well as supporting the advancement of IPPF’s work on all aspects of youth, including youth leadership, comprehensive sexuality education, advocacy and youth friendly services.

As youth leader, the postholder will engage with stakeholders at all levels of the Federation, optimising new ways of working with a globally matrixed team to drive impact with and for young people across the globe.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or equivalent standard of education essential –ideally in human rights,international development or relations, public policy, or other social sciences.
• Qualifications in SRHR or youth related policy issues desirable

Previous experience is important but not limiting in this role and IPPF is open to hiring on potential for the right candidate.