May 30, Food for the Hungry Education, Youth & Adolescent Specialist Jobs in Uganda

Job Summary

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Program Director (PD), this role will be part of the Program Delivery Team. The EYA specialist will lead in making FH the partner of choice in Education, Youth and Adolescent programming in Uganda. Provide substantive and hands-on support to Area Programs (APs) and technical officers to implement the FH Y&A strategy. The incumbent will be the go to person for FH’s Community System for Accountability and Feedback (C-SAFE), Gender, diversity, Protection and inclusion strategic initiatives.

Will ensure strong policy engagement, collaboration, private sector partnerships in the areas of Youth entrepreneurship, skills development, Adolescent, Sexual, Reproductive Health Rights (ASRHR), Y&A participation and engagement. Will also promote organizational growth and portfolio diversification and contribute to strategy development whilst positioning FH a cross all districts of operation in the EYA space.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Education, Youth & Adolescent (EYA) Program strategy implementation (20%)

Strategic partnerships development for business acquisition and growth (15%)

Program Quality and impact (25%)

Networking and External Engagement with technical working groups, donors, potential partners (20%)

C-SAFE, Gender, Protection and Inclusion (20%)

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Education development studies/social sciences, law, Entrepreneurship, Business studies.

Master’s degree in development studies/Social sciences, Education, Public health, Business Administration project management will be an added advantage.

Typically, 7+ years of experience in Education, Youth & Adolescent programing, compliance, external engagement, Gender mainstreaming, Safeguarding, financial and project management experience. Experience with working with private and institutional donors. This will include UNWFP, UNFAO, UNHCR, UKAID/FCDO, GIZ, KOICA, USAID, EU-ECHO, PRM

Non-profit ministry experience is a plus. Program leadership experience that includes risk and compliance management, financial, and opportunity development

Job Level Specifications

Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a Christian commitment to serving the poor and in full agreement with FH’s Christian beliefs expressed in The Heartbeat.

Demonstrated computer -operating skills, including proficiency in Google platforms, Microsoft Office products, and virtual technologies such as Skype, google meet and/ or Zoom.

Ability to travel up to 40% of time per year in the country in sometimes remote and insecure locations.

Language Skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals is satisfactory.

How to Apply

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