SUMMARY DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE

The primary responsibility of this position will be to work closely with the Program Director to manage a new youth development initiative based in Atyrau, Kazakhstan, and provide technical support to life skills training initiatives, implementation and oversight of STEM-related activities, as well as other cross-cutting activities. He or she will be a core member of program implementation team, working closely with IYF cross-functional technical and operations staff, local program partners, and in close coordination with the program’s STEM partner based in the United States.

The Program Manager will be based in Atyrau, Kazakhstan. The ideal candidate will be a person with a commitment to community and education development, with experience managing education, training, and/or youth development programs in Kazakhstan.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work closely with the Program Director and US-based STEM partner to support the implementation of assigned programs to achieve program outputs and outcomes in accordance with donor expectations, grant agreements, and work plans
  • Support the Program Director in ensuring quality interventions for youth that promote life skills and STEM skills development and increased employability potential
  • Oversee sub-grants and contracts to partners including due diligence documentation, budgeting, disbursements, technical and capacity building support, monitoring and evaluation of activities, and other work as needed to ensure successful program delivery
  • Provide technical support in developing and managing capacity building support for local NGOs and/or government partners involved in the Kazakhstan initiative, with specific focus on quality delivery of IYF’s Passport to Success® life skills training curriculum, STEM programs and integrating implementation models that will support scale and sustainability
  • Provide support and training on the adaptation and the in-country deployment of internationally-tested STEM initiatives and IYF’s Passport to Success®, in compliance with work plans and budgets
  • Support the organization of community outreach events and other community-based activities as part of the project
  • Communicate effectively and collaboratively with donors, partners, relevant government authorities, private sector partners, and other key stakeholders as assigned
  • Review partner reports and contribute to the preparation of quarterly and annual reports to program donors, partners, and other key stakeholders
  • Support other program staff and IYF’s Marketing and Communications staff on delivery of tasks included in the communications plan for assigned programs
  • Provide significant support to the logistical and organizational aspects of program planning, including the securing of training and meeting venues, preparing and printing outreach materials, and the coordination and set up of program activities at specific community events
  • Complete other duties as assigned including meetings, calls, and conferences

SUPERVISOR
Reports to the Program Director based at IYF-Kazakhstan.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • At least a bachelor’s degree or higher plus a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in planning and implementing multi-faceted programs for young people.
  • Experience in program performance measurement and training preferred
  • Understanding and knowledge of youth development and issues affecting young people and their preparation for employment in Kazakhstan preferred
  • Excellent strategic planning, presentation, team-building and interpersonal skills, as well as an analytical ability to identify and establish priorities and attend to all details in a professional manner
  • Strong collaboration and partnership building skills. Experience working, and developing partnerships with, corporate donors would be an asset
  • Experience working with international organizations preferred
  • The ability to work successfully within a variety of cross-cultural settings and make judgments in a fast-paced environment, including taking direction from multiple sources
  • Experience in delivering specific communications and marketing tasks via social media and mass media
  • Strong oral and written English, Kazakh, and Russian communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills using MS Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

LOCATION
Atyrau, Kazakhstan

TO APPLY
Please submit the following documents in English via email to [email protected] with “Kazakhstan – Program Manager” in the subject line:

To be eligible for this position, applicants must have the legal authority to work and reside in Kazakhstan; position is a local hire position and local nationals are encouraged to apply.
The International Youth Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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