Programme Specialist will support the work on innovations as it relates to development of new use-cases by providing technical assistance that includes design of challenge, delivery of tools as part of the innovation journey.
The IYF Bureau of Programme Support (BPS) is the programme management body within the IYF interventions. The Bureau is responsible for implementing the global programme and supporting Regional Administrations in programme management. BPS develop, oversee, and implement general policies, requirements, and processes used by the IYF to deliver programme results.
The IYF expected results and outcomes are outlined in Country Plans, Regional Work Plans, and the Global Programme. These documents operationalize IYF’s vision, directions, and strategies as established in the IYF Strategy (2016 2020).
Under the direct guidance of the Team Leader, the Programme Specialist will support the work on innovations as it relates to development of new use-cases by providing technical assistance that includes design of challenge, delivery of tools as part of innovation journey that includes competitions, bootcamps, hackathon, etc, under youth and women’s empowerment themes in selected Member Countries.
Responsibilities
(A) Coordinate and provide technical support to the implementation and management of innovation portfolio:
• Provide substantive inputs to the design and formulation of programme/ project proposals and initiatives in the field of innovation;
• Support drafting of concept notes, background paper, briefing notes, programme documentation, donor profiles, etc;
• Support implementation of the programme activities across Member Countries;
• Maintain relationships with international partners to support implementation and expansion of innovation programmes;
• Represent IYF at relevant interagency coordination meetings as required and provide technical assistance for women's empowerment at HQ level;
(B) Facilitate and provide substantive inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts:
• Develop background documents, briefs and presentations related to women's empowerment and gender equality;
• Liaise with advocacy partners and undertake outreach to civil society organizations, governments, and other groups to ensure that newsworthy information reaches the public and donors; and
• Coordinate and organize advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products.
A minimum of three-years of experience and results preferred in programme management role, international development, youth empowerment role, development, communications, international relations, youth studies, sport, women empowerment, youth-led organizations or another relevant field.
To voluntarily represent, positively promote, and uphold the mission of “Empowering youth for a better world” in various programs and opportunities throughout the IYF interventions across member countries.
