Job Summary
The Technical Specialist, Peace and Stability will provide oversight and technical input into the design and implementation of activities in conflict affected areas in Mindanao for the Youth Engagement and Skills (YES) program in the Philippines. The USAID/Philippines YES! Mindanao activity will directly address the key constraints to peace and stability in conflict-affected areas as well as address alleviation for disaster-affected areas in Mindanao by strengthening the capacity of local government units, communities, and stakeholders to improve education service delivery; increase access for out-of-school youth to education through alternative learning systems; and increase out-of-school youth employability by providing relevant education and skills training. Responsibilities include activity design and implementation targeted at strengthening local governance service delivery and enhancing civic engagement for peace and development. The Technical Specialist, Peace and Stability will be based in the Philippines and be responsible for integrating peace and stability strategies into program activities on a full-time basis. To be eligible for this position, applicants must have the legal authority to work and reside in the Philippines; position is a local hire position and Filipino nationals are encouraged to apply. Hiring for this position will be contingent upon IYF securing funding from USAID for this activity and USAID’s approval of the candidate for this position.
Job Responsibilities
- Collaborate with program team to integrate peace and stability strategies throughout the program.
- Lead development of youth peace and stability priorities through collaboration with local government, local partners and technical specialists.
- Provide technical input into the design and implementation of activities that incorporate peace and stability.
- Work with local partners and other relevant entities to ensure that training provided by the program meets relevant peace and stability needs and focuses on strengthening local governance and youth civic engagement in conflict areas.
- Provide technical advice to local implementing partners/training providers and coordinate with relevant government entities where needed to strengthen service delivery and increase community driven enterprise development.
- Promote collaboration, coordination, and shared learning amongst implementing partners.
- Review monitoring and evaluation data and reporting related to enhancing civic engagement and local government services in conflict areas, track program performance and identify best practices.
- Provide regular updates on implementation progress and prepare appropriate contributions to donor reports and generate other technical reports as required.
- Identify any problems and challenges that may arise and offer solutions in a timely manner accordingly.
- Other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Technical Specialist.
Supervisor
This position will be supervised by the Senior Technical Specialist based in the Philippines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Education or a related field is required; an advanced degree preferred.
- At least 3-5 years experience working in youth education, workforce development, and/or employment programs.
- Experience working on Public Private Partnerships is a plus.
- Knowledge of/experience with programs that support youth education, employment and/or social services (incorporating peace and stability in conflict areas) preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must be a self starter who takes initiative and is able to work with minimal supervision; comfortable working with multiple actors in the public/private sector, and/or civil society.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time within conflict areas in the Philippines.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and diplomacy in a multi-stakeholder environment.
- Experience working on USAID-funded programs in conflict areas within the Philippines region is preferred.
- Computer literate in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Fluency in English, both written and oral is essential.
Location
Philippines
To Apply
All applications must be submitted in English. Please submit a completed Field Office Application for Employment , Cover Letter and CV via email to jobs@iyfnet.org with "Technical Specialist, Peace and Stability-Philippines" in the subject line.
The International Youth Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
