Oversee and execute critical operational duties, including but not limited to managing project workflows, ensuring adherence to company policies, and fostering collaboration across departments. Serve as a key liaison between leadership and frontline staff to align objectives and drive performance improvements. Monitor project milestones, evaluate progress against KPIs, and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain efficiency and quality standards. Identify opportunities for process optimization, streamline communication channels, and provide actionable insights to senior management to support strategic decision-making. Additionally, lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor team members, and uphold compliance with regulatory and organizational guidelines.
The Youth Development Network is seeking a passionate professional to support and empower young individuals in achieving their full potential. This role involves implementing and overseeing programs designed to foster personal growth, leadership skills, and community engagement among youth. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a related field, such as education, social work, or psychology, and demonstrate experience working with adolescents. Responsibilities include mentoring, organizing workshops, collaborating with schools and community partners, and continuously assessing program effectiveness to ensure meaningful outcomes. Strong communication, empathy, and a commitment to youth advocacy are essential for success in this position.
Employ digital technologies to enhance the dissemination and effectiveness of CFK’s health and economic opportunity programs.
To devise and execute strategies that enhance the accessibility of CFK services for a wider demographic is essential.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to co-create and implement digital solutions focused on youth development.
Develop and oversee digital platforms designed to empower young individuals and foster active participation within their communities.
Design, implement, and refine data collection and analysis tools to enable informed, evidence-based decision-making processes.
To forge a collaborative alliance among key stakeholders for the deployment of diverse digital solutions, enabling the generation of actionable insights that will inform strategic initiatives and policy development.
Develop and expand revenue channels to support project execution by employing varied fundraising strategies.
As the “responsible broker,” develop CFK to maximize its direct impact on the community while strategically subsidizing the broader network, ensuring both immediate and sustainable benefits.
We seek a dynamic leader to drive organizational strategy and foster transformative change. The ideal candidate will spearhead strategic initiatives, aligning them with overarching business goals to enhance growth and competitiveness. This role demands a keen ability to analyze market trends, assess risks, and make data-informed decisions that elevate performance. Strong leadership skills are essential for guiding cross-functional teams, inspiring innovation, and cultivating a results-driven culture. Proficiency in strategic planning, process optimization, and change management is required, along with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. A proven track record in developing and executing high-impact strategies is highly desirable.
The role involves managing the development, monitoring, and implementation of CFK’s strategic initiatives to ensure alignment with long-term goals.
Collaborate seamlessly with the management team to ensure alignment between strategic priorities and operational execution, providing essential support to drive organizational objectives forward.
We will facilitate stakeholder engagement in critical decision-making processes to ensure alignment with project objectives and foster collaborative solutions.
Maintain proactive engagement with donors, partners, and other stakeholders to cultivate meaningful relationships and secure financial support.
Provide assistance to the Executive Director in spearheading and managing interdepartmental initiatives, guaranteeing timely and efficient completion of deliverables.
Cultivate a supportive and collaborative workplace culture that prioritizes teamwork, open communication, and a unified dedication to CFK’s mission and vision.
Work alongside finance team members to ensure budgets, operational plans, and resource requirements remain strategically aligned.
Craft internal messaging strategies designed to ensure employees remain informed, motivated, and aligned with organizational goals.
With a strong emphasis on expertise and capability, the ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive set of skills and competencies essential for excelling in the role. These include proficiency in relevant technical or functional areas, as well as exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Additionally, the position demands a keen attention to detail, adaptability to evolving priorities, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently under tight deadlines are also critical to success in this position.
Demonstrates a strong command of technology, adeptly leveraging digital tools and platforms to enhance productivity and efficiency. Shows proven capability in both developing and utilizing advanced technological solutions to meet operational needs.
Exceptional organizational capabilities are essential, enabling the management of numerous projects concurrently with precision and efficiency.
Highly driven professional possessing an entrepreneurial spirit and a demonstrated capacity to function autonomously.
Requires strong verbal and written communication abilities to effectively engage and motivate young individuals.
Proficient in evaluating and deriving insights from data to guide the formulation of programs and the creation of policies.
Demonstrates a comprehensive grasp of Research, Measurement, Evaluation, and Learning principles and their practical applications.
Proficiency in the foundational concepts and practical applications of youth advocacy is required.
Proven capacity to collaborate productively with a wide range of stakeholders, such as governmental bodies, corporate entities, financial supporters, young individuals, and community representatives.
Demonstrates exceptional analytical capabilities and a proven ability to solve complex problems, consistently devising innovative and effective solutions.
Proven expertise in leveraging digital platforms, overseeing social media strategies, and fostering online community growth is required.
Proven expertise in crafting grant and business proposals, coupled with a track record of successfully securing seed funding, is essential for this role. Candidates must possess hands-on experience in developing compelling proposals that attract financial support, demonstrating both strategic thinking and persuasive communication skills. A history of achieving funding goals through meticulous research, persuasive writing, and stakeholder engagement is highly valued.
Funding is provided to support a wide range of initiatives and projects, ensuring resources are allocated to initiatives that reflect varied interests and needs. This includes financial backing for innovative, community-driven, and impactful endeavors across multiple sectors. Projects may span arts, education, technology, social causes, or other fields, provided they align with strategic goals. Applicants must demonstrate clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a commitment to inclusivity and sustainability in their proposals.
Proven track record in designing and deploying monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure program effectiveness and outcomes.
Individuals should possess prior experience or a genuine passion for engaging with young people and residents of informal settlements, demonstrating a commitment to community development and social impact initiatives.
Proficiency in analyzing the cultural, social, and economic dynamics that characterize African informal settlements is essential.
Proven leadership abilities, characterized by the capacity to effectively inspire and motivate both youth and community participants.
Demonstrated proficiency in cultivating and sustaining strategic partnerships with key stakeholders—such as nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), governmental bodies, and local community groups—through effective networking capabilities.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required, with a minimum of three years of professional experience in software development. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C# is essential, along with experience in database management systems like SQL or NoSQL. Strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment are also necessary. Additionally, familiarity with cloud services, DevOps practices, and agile methodologies is preferred.
A bachelor’s degree in Global Youth Development, Public Health, Technology Development, Business, or a related field is required.
With at least seven years of hands-on experience in technology development, entrepreneurship, international development, strategic planning, or project execution—or in closely related domains—you bring a wealth of expertise to this role.
Applicants must submit all required materials via this link to be considered for this position. The necessary documentation includes
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
7 years
