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FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in civil society, peacebuilding, health, nutrition, education, economic development, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,500 staff in the U.S. and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the individuals, communities and countries we serve–improving lives for millions.

FHI 360 is currently recruiting for the key personnel position of Economic Livelihoods and Opportunities Conflict Expert for an anticipated five-year USAID project, Resilience for Peace (R4P) focused on strengthening community resilience and learning, particularly for youth and women, to counter violent extremism in Côte d’Ivoire’s northern border areas. The Economic Livelihoods and Opportunities Conflict Expert will provide technical and programmatic leadership to R4P’s activities aimed at building entrepreneurial knowledge, capacities, and skills of youth and women which will sustain the creation of bridging and bonding social capital, trusting transactional relationships, and collaborative engagement with government authorities.

Job Summary:

The Economic Livelihoods and Opportunities Conflict Expert will support and advise the Chief of Party and other project staff on Objective 2 (Reduce socio-political-economic marginalization and inequality in border areas) activities that contribute to the result (Result 2.4) of Promoted innovative economic livelihood opportunities in northern border areas for youth and women. The expert will provide technical input for the development, coordination, and implementation of complex and diverse sets of interventions to produce the Result 2.4 expected outcomes. The Economic Livelihoods and Opportunities Conflict Expert will be based in Abidjan and report to the Chief of Party. S/he will collaborate closely with the M&E, program and grants, and finance and operations staff based in Abidjan and the project’s offices in the North, with regular travel to the northern border areas of Côte d’Ivoire.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical input and/or direction for the development, coordination, and implementation of interventions to activities that contribute to Result 2.4 Promoted innovative economic livelihood opportunities in northern border areas for youth and women;
  • Lead efforts to refine relevant activity methodologies and to provide training and technical assistance to staff and relevant stakeholders on their application;
  • Contribute to quarterly program reporting and ensure that other written products related to the relevant activities under Objective 2 are of high quality;
  • Integrate “Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting” and complexity-aware monitoring results into the Result 2.4 technical approach, ensuring that the technical team is continually learning and sharing lessons they have learned, and adapting project activities to these and other changes in the community-level context; and
  • Collaborate closely with the M&E, program and grants, and finance and operations teams to ensure that Result 2.4. activities are informed by, and contribute to, other programmatic, M&E, financial and operational considerations.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Economic Development, Business Administration, Behavioral, other Life/Social Sciences, International Development or other Related Field.
  • Minimum of five years relevant experience managing project activities and providing strategic input and advice to relevant projects, including work on building entrepreneurial knowledge, capacities, and skills of youth and women and/or creating public-private partnerships.
  • Experience with USAID rules and regulations and experience working in an international NGO environment highly desirable;
  • Familiarity with integrating conflict sensitivity, gender equality and social inclusion, collaborating, learning and adapting (CLA), countering and preventing violent extremism (P/CVE), and conflict management and mitigation approaches into project activities;
  • Understanding of the political and social contexts in Côte d’Ivoire’s northern border areas;
  • Fluency in French required; and verbal and written proficiency in English strongly preferred;
  • Outstanding written, editorial, and verbal communication skills;
  • Strong supervisory and organizational skills; and
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiating, decision making, and problem-solving skills.

Availability of position is contingent upon award to FHI 360. Selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

Please click here to continue searching FHI 360’s Career Portal.

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FHI 360 (formerly Family Health International) is a nonprofit human development organization based in North Carolina. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. Established in 1971, the organization has long managed in projects relating to family planning and reproductive health. In 1986 the organization began a worldwide response to HIV/AIDS. FHI's research and programs also address malaria, tuberculosis, and other infectious and chronic diseases and international agencies, governments, foundations, research institutions, and individual donors.

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication and social marketing — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

As we evolve to meet the challenges of the future, we stand committed to the principles that have guided our organization for the last 40+ years. Our work continues to be grounded in research and science, strengthened by partnerships and focused on building the capacity of individuals, communities and countries to succeed.

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0 USD Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire CF 3201 Abc road Fixed Term , 40 hours per week FHI 360

FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in civil society, peacebuilding, health, nutrition, education, economic development, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,500 staff in the U.S. and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the individuals, communities and countries we serve–improving lives for millions.

FHI 360 is currently recruiting for the key personnel position of Economic Livelihoods and Opportunities Conflict Expert for an anticipated five-year USAID project, Resilience for Peace (R4P) focused on strengthening community resilience and learning, particularly for youth and women, to counter violent extremism in Côte d’Ivoire’s northern border areas. The Economic Livelihoods and Opportunities Conflict Expert will provide technical and programmatic leadership to R4P’s activities aimed at building entrepreneurial knowledge, capacities, and skills of youth and women which will sustain the creation of bridging and bonding social capital, trusting transactional relationships, and collaborative engagement with government authorities.

Job Summary:

The Economic Livelihoods and Opportunities Conflict Expert will support and advise the Chief of Party and other project staff on Objective 2 (Reduce socio-political-economic marginalization and inequality in border areas) activities that contribute to the result (Result 2.4) of Promoted innovative economic livelihood opportunities in northern border areas for youth and women. The expert will provide technical input for the development, coordination, and implementation of complex and diverse sets of interventions to produce the Result 2.4 expected outcomes. The Economic Livelihoods and Opportunities Conflict Expert will be based in Abidjan and report to the Chief of Party. S/he will collaborate closely with the M&E, program and grants, and finance and operations staff based in Abidjan and the project’s offices in the North, with regular travel to the northern border areas of Côte d’Ivoire.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical input and/or direction for the development, coordination, and implementation of interventions to activities that contribute to Result 2.4 Promoted innovative economic livelihood opportunities in northern border areas for youth and women;
  • Lead efforts to refine relevant activity methodologies and to provide training and technical assistance to staff and relevant stakeholders on their application;
  • Contribute to quarterly program reporting and ensure that other written products related to the relevant activities under Objective 2 are of high quality;
  • Integrate “Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting” and complexity-aware monitoring results into the Result 2.4 technical approach, ensuring that the technical team is continually learning and sharing lessons they have learned, and adapting project activities to these and other changes in the community-level context; and
  • Collaborate closely with the M&E, program and grants, and finance and operations teams to ensure that Result 2.4. activities are informed by, and contribute to, other programmatic, M&E, financial and operational considerations.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Economic Development, Business Administration, Behavioral, other Life/Social Sciences, International Development or other Related Field.
  • Minimum of five years relevant experience managing project activities and providing strategic input and advice to relevant projects, including work on building entrepreneurial knowledge, capacities, and skills of youth and women and/or creating public-private partnerships.
  • Experience with USAID rules and regulations and experience working in an international NGO environment highly desirable;
  • Familiarity with integrating conflict sensitivity, gender equality and social inclusion, collaborating, learning and adapting (CLA), countering and preventing violent extremism (P/CVE), and conflict management and mitigation approaches into project activities;
  • Understanding of the political and social contexts in Côte d’Ivoire’s northern border areas;
  • Fluency in French required; and verbal and written proficiency in English strongly preferred;
  • Outstanding written, editorial, and verbal communication skills;
  • Strong supervisory and organizational skills; and
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiating, decision making, and problem-solving skills.

Availability of position is contingent upon award to FHI 360. Selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal.

2020-08-08

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