FHI 360 is a global development organization, with a rigorous, evidence-based approach to human development. Our team of professionals includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment, and research. FHI 360 operates from over 60 offices with more than 4000 employees in the United States and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at all levels and our multi-disciplinary approach allows us to have a lasting impact on the people, communities, and countries we serve by improving the lives of millions.
FHI 360 is currently recruiting for the position of Technical Lead, Youth Economic Strengthening & Private Sector Engagement (PSE) for an anticipated USAID-funded integrated youth activity to enable marginalized and vulnerable Malian youth (age 15-29), particularly young women with disabilities, to become educated, healthy and productive citizens while building their resilience to recurrent crises. Shifin ni Tagne will provide youth with the foundational skills needed to prepare them to become agile learners, able to adapt and learn new things in a rapidly changing environment. The project will provide youth, particularly adolescent girls and young women with disabilities, with the skills and knowledge to access sexual and reproductive (SRH) services and practice healthy behaviors. Additionally, Shifin ni Tagne will provide Malian youth with the relevant workforce readiness, vocational, and entrepreneurial skills to succeed as market actors in the agriculture and livestock value chains, vocational trades, sanitation and green jobs in their communities. The project will operate in Bamako, Segou and Mopti.
This position will be based in Bamako, Mali and Malian nationals are encouraged to apply. Employment is contingent upon the award of the Shifin ni Tagne program to FHI 360.
Job Summary:
The Technical Lead, Youth Economic Strengthening & Private Sector Engagement (PSE) will be the project’s primary technical expert on private sector engagement and strengthening market and job linkages of youth to accessible, growth-oriented segments of the local market in particular for entrepreneurs. The Technical Lead will oversee and participate in the implementation of market and value chain assessments in the project’s geographies (Bamako, Mopti, Segou), build relationships with private sector companies including small and medium-sized businesses, provide expert guidance in successful strategies for entrepreneurs, and advise on the overall PSE strategy and appropriate programming models to achieve Shifin Ni Tagne programming goals. The Technical Lead will work in close collaboration with the rest of the technical team in Mali and FHI 360 headquarter’s technical advisors to ensure integration and coordination of all elements of Shifin Ni Tagne programming to maximize program benefits for marginalized youth. This duty station has been designated as high risk or extreme risk and poses a heightened risk or direct threat to personal safety. Applicants should research this location and the associated risks before submitting an application.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party, the Technical Lead, Youth Economic Strengthening & Private Sector Engagement (PSE) will be responsible for:
Lead the activities including the development of the annual work plans for activities under objective 3 of the project “To provide youth with the relevant workforce readiness, vocational, and entrepreneurial skills to succeed as market actors in the agriculture and livestock value chains, vocational trades, and green jobs in their communities.\"
Lead the development of the private sector engagement strategy and