Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 27 Mar 2017
Counterpart International helps people build better lives and more durable futures, community by community. We equip individuals, organizations and communities-our counterparts- to become solution creators in their own families, communities, regions and countries. We work with them in some of the world’s most challenging places to tackle social, economic, environmental, health and governance issues that threaten their lives and undermine their futures.
For more information on Counterpart, please visit our website at www.Counterpart.org
Job Profile:
Counterpart International is currently seeking a Positive Youth Development (PYD) Specialist to provide technical leadership on key activities to promote civic and political engagement and youth development for the anticipated five-year USAID Harnessing Emerging Political Leadership for a Secure and Accountable Guatemala (ELP) Project. The purpose of this project is to build an equitable and representative cadre of future political leaders with the capacity to address some of the most pressing challenges facing Guatemala. The project will provide opportunities for youth engagement in civic and political processes, as well as support for building the capacity and leadership skills of the next generation so that they are prepared to serve as Guatemalan leaders. The PYD Specialist will provide technical leadership on key activities to promote civic and political engagement and youth development. Further support will include building the capacity of youth and youth-serving civil society organizations. The Specialist will be expected to interact regularly with local authorities, civil society leaders, media organizations, and international donors. This will be a full time position based in Guatemala City, Guatemala, and will report to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP). Guatemalan nationals are encouraged to apply.
Primary Responsibilities
· Provide technical leadership on youth engagement in civic and political processes.
· Lead the development of program strategies, planning, and implementation of civic engagement and civic leadership activities for youth across all project components.
· Support inclusive citizen and civil society organization engagement with local government through existing mechanisms for oversight and participation in governmental decision-making.
· Guide and ensure the highest quality of project monitoring, evaluation, reporting and communications, in line with usaid’s rules, regulations and requirements.
· Document implementation successes, challenges, and lessons learned and share them with counterpart and usaid through regular program reports.
· Provide mentoring and professional development support to project staff, with emphasis on building capacity of national staff.
· Deliver technical presentations on program achievements to audiences, including implementing partners, civil society organizations, government officials, usaid, and other relevant organizations.
· Ensure counterpart’s best practices are institutionalized within the program and adapted to the local context. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications**
Skills and Experience:
· Minimum of 10 years of experience working on youth development, preferably in Latin America.
· Must have excellent track record of achieving results in positive youth development, particularly youth engagement and participation.
· Must have demonstrated high- level youth development and political leadership technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
· Guatemalan or regional experience is preferred, with additional consideration for demonstrated Guatemalan experience.
· Demonstrated commitment to gender integration and social inclusion, including women, youth, and People With Disabilities.
Education:
· Master’s degree in relevant field (a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and an additional three years of experience could be substituted for a Master’s degree).
Language:
· Fluent in Spanish and it is preferred that the candidate has communication skills in English.
How to apply:
if interested in this opportunity please submit a copy of your most up to date resume and three professioanl references (one for a manager, a subordinate, and a peer) to https://rew12.ultipro.com/COU1004/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*8CDD855E47543FCB
