Technical Advisor – Youth Economic Opportunities At Save the Children

SCI seeks qualified candidate for the anticipated USAID-funded Bangladesh Integrated Youth Activity (BIYA), which will empower youth to advance their economic and democratic opportunities by building skills through appropriate training and linkages with the private sector.

Save the Children in Bangladesh invites interested and potential candidates to apply for the above-mentioned position. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements will be flexible for potential female candidates.

This position will be located in Dhaka and is contingent upon donor approval and funding.

The opportunity

The Technical Advisor will be responsible for providing technical guidance to the project in relation to the livelihoods and skill development interventions as well as using a positive youth development (PYD) approach under the activity integrated with climate change adaptation. H/She will deploy PYD approaches in all technical interventions ensuring that young people have the appropriate assets, agency, contribution and enabling environment. The incumbent will maintain an updated strategy, guideline, tools, and plan for smooth program implementation as well as lead SCI intervention for the consortium. The role holder will liaise with technical staff across the head office, field offices and project consortium partners to ensure technical design ensured in line with the donor need. The incumbent will have capacity building, training, supportive supervision, and technical assistance as necessary to implementing partners to support quality program delivery. H/She will support BIYA MEAL team in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems for livelihoods and skill building specific components of the program. The Technical Advisor will collaborate and coordinate with relevant national stakeholders including networking and representation in national and sub-national forums. H/She will monitor program budget and provide required reporting; maintain financial records for all program activities. The role holder will work very closely with CoP and will liaise with IREX, member country, and donor as needed to mainstream all required priorities other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications and experience

* Minimum 8 years’ experience in the field of livelihoods and skills development-related program planning, management, and implementation in an NGO/INGO. * Sound working experience on market system development and/or youth economic opportunity will add value. * Working in a leading position for any USAID funded project and working in a consortium modality is desirable. * Proven working experience with different GOB sectors and multinational privates sector companies. * Ability to navigate through GoB sectoral plan to ensure systematic changes where needed. * Advanced knowledge of technical skill development and curricula development process is preferable. * Skills in leading livelihood programming in terms of planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, setting program strategies, developing implementation guidelines, preparing training curriculum, facilitating training courses, and advocating for effective interventions/ strategies at the national level. * Adequate advanced knowledge on youth development process, national stakeholders who are working strongly with youth and government, youth policies, priorities and processes, institutions, and networks. * Excellent interpersonal communication, teamwork and networking skills. * Good computer (MS Office and Internet) operating skills. * Master’s Degree, preferably in Agricultural science/ Computer science or relevant discipline.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030: * No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday * All children learn from a quality basic education and that, * Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview ‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce’

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

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