Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic development and post-crisis stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Position Summary:

The Private Sector Partnerships Manager will take a lead role in private sector outreach to facilitate an inclusive market system to provide employment and income opportunities for youth. S/he will lead the private sector strategy to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities, career counseling, mentoring, and other important follow-on support.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Private Sector Partnerships Manager will report to the Chief of Party.

Expected Outcomes:

• Successful sustainability of university career centers in Egypt to provide career counseling and employment services to students with support from the private sector;
• Establish systems for analyzing labor market trends for students, and university-private sector collaboration;
• Support Creative’s business growth in Egypt by effective project management and strengthening client relations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop market outreach strategy to establish a network of private sector actors with robust youth facilitation services, such as internships and career counseling.
• Develop entrepreneurship services such as business plan competitions, mentoring target at rural youth.
• Work with market actors to promote youth-owned or youth- focused agribusinesses providing critical value chain services.
• Develop relationships with financial services institutions to promote youth-friendly services.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Education, Business, Economics, Public Policy, or other relevant field, or equivalent work experience;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in private sector and workforce development;
• Excellent track record of achieving improved employment outcomes in similar workforce development activities;
• Experience in designing and delivering life skills programming for youth;
• Proven understanding of needs to support youth active in the informal sector;
• Fluency in English required; and
• Fluency in local languages highly preferred.

Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Position contingent upon donor funding.

Only finalists will be contacted.  No phone calls, please.

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