Youth Employment & Livelihoods Specialist

Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan’s stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviours reflect the corporate values. It has a global income of around $800m

The purpose of this position is to provide overall leadership and strategic direction for Plan’s youth employment (TVET) & rural Livelihoods (cash for work and entrepreneurship) programmes across the Philippines. The post holder will be responsible for facilitating the development of Plan’s overall country strategy for youth economic empowerment with a particular emphasis on overseeing projects supported by the Asian Development Bank and Accenture emphasizing supporting the replication of market oriented TVET models such as ‘Livelihood Advancement Business School (LABS) and other similar approaches to livelihood enhancement for young people. He/she will serve as the country’s focus principal point of contact for youth livelihoods and provide technical management and guidance to define strategic partnerships and moving to scale. This will entail supporting the overall design, development, monitoring and evaluation of Plan’s youth economic empowerment programmes. In addition, the incumbent will also promote organisational learning, facilitate resource acquisition, provide technical guidance to scale up and sustain programmes and represent Plan with donors as well as in regional and global forums.

Location: Plan Philippines with frequent travel within typhoon affected areas (approximately 50% of the time)

Type of Role: 12 month fixed term contract

Reports to: Programme Support Manager

How to apply:

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