CFK’s Girls’ Empowerment Program is founded. CFK’s first medical clinic opens. CFK brings together male and female youth of different ethnicities to promote community cooperation and development through sports and establishes Kibera’s first all-girls’ soccer league.
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Director of Youth Strategy and Digital Transformation
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience7 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldProject Management 
Key Responsibilities
Youth Development Network
- Leverage digital technologies to expand the reach and impact of CFK's health and economic opportunity programs
- Develop and implement strategies to make CFK services more accessible to a broader audience
- Collaborate with stakeholders to co-design and develop digital solutions around youth development
- Create and maintain platforms to foster a sense of agency and community engagement among youth through digital initiatives
- Develop and maintain data collection and analysis tools to support evidence-based decisionmaking
- Build a coalition of stakeholders to implement a variety of digital tools that will provide valuable insights for initiatives and policymaking
- Identify and cultivate revenue streams for project implementation through diverse fundraising efforts
- Develop CFK as a “responsible broker,” ensuring direct benefits to the community and effectively subsidizing the network
Strategy & Organizational Leadership
- Oversee the planning, tracking, and execution of CFK's strategic initiatives to align with longterm objectives
- Work closely with and support the management team to align strategic priorities with programming and ensure that stakeholders are involved in key discussions
- Maintain proactive engagement with donors, partners, and other stakeholders to foster strong relationships and funding support
- Support the ED to lead and coordinate cross-functional projects, ensuring timely and effective execution
- Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, transparency, and a shared commitment to CFK's mission and vision
- Collaborate with the finance team to ensure strategic alignment between budgets, operational plans, and resource needs
- Shape internal communications to keep staff informed and inspired
Skills and Competencies
- Demonstrated technological literacy with proficiency in creating and using digital tools and platforms
- Exemplary organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Highly motivated individual with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to work independently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability and desire to engage and inspire youth
- Ability to analyze and interpret data to inform program development and policymaking
- Broad understanding of Research, Measurement, Evaluation & Learning concepts
- Knowledge of youth advocacy principles and practices
- Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government, corporations, funding partners, youth, and community leaders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of developing innovative solutions
- Experience with digital platforms, social media management, and online community building
- Experience in writing grant and business proposals and demonstrated success in securing seed funding for diverse projects
- Experience in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess program impact
- Experience and/or strong desire to work with youth and informal settlement communities
- Understanding of the cultural, social, and economic contexts of African informal settlements
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate youth and community members
- Strong networking skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including NGOs, government agencies, and community organizations
Qualifications
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Global Youth Development, Public Health, Technology Development, Business or a related field
- Minimum of 7 years of work experience in tech development, entrepreneurship, global development, strategy and project implementation, or related areas
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to CFK Africa on unc.az1.qualtrics.com to apply
