Youth Program Officer at CFK Africa

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Programme Implementation and Reporting

•  Prepare detailed implementation plans and ensure implementation of the Project activities is done on time, on budget and in compliance with donor regulations.
•  Work with the project partner team staff to develop work plans and follow up with the team
•  Ensure that the Project technical partners and field staff understand the technical requirements for implementation.
•  Ensure that the project is implemented in ways responsive to communities and partners and in line with organizational principles, values, and strategic plan.
•  Support the development of capacity-building plans for youth participants in the project
•  Prepare timely and high-quality programme and donor reports on project activities.

Implementation of Partnership Strategy

•  Work with the Partnership team to identify appropriate future partners for implementation of the project
•  Work jointly on Action Plans that would lead to improvement of the grant’s implementation.
•  Develop and manage partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and government agencies to create economic opportunities for the beneficiaries.
•  Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and other forums for effective communication and collaborations.
•  Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including internal teams and partners.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability and Quality

•  Working closely with the MEAL Lead, input into the development of M&E and indicator tracking plans for the project and the development of additional M&E tools as necessary to monitor project progress
•  Support, design, and organize requirements for assessments, baselines, and evaluations, particularly in regard to outcome and impact of the project on the beneficiaries.
•  Actively monitor Project activities at the field level, ensuring quality and ensure appropriate, timely and accurate data collection against agreed indicators to enable both internal and external reporting
•  Work with the MEAL team to identify and incorporate project-suitable accountability mechanisms.
•  Monitor regularly to ensure that activities are on track. Monitor program progress against both programmatic and budgetary targets, adjusting programme design as necessary.
•  Communicate project status, risks and issues to stakeholders to provide regular updates on project progress.

Team Leadership

•  Supervises the program assistant and interns, ensures individual work plans are prepared and timely implementation of the same.
•  Act as a mentor and role model for less experienced staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

•  At least 3- 5 years of experience with Youth-centred programming in livelihoods, experience in digital economy will be a distinct advantage
•  Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, development studies or any other relevant field.
•  Experience of, and commitment to, working through systems of community participation and accountability
•  Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan
•  Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports.
•  A team player who is able to work collaboratively and with people of diverse backgrounds.
•  Experience or knowledge of working in informal settlements on livelihood projects
•  Experience working and building the capacity of partners on technical issues will be an added advantage