Experience

• 8 to 10 years of progressive program management or technical advisor experience in early livelihoods across multiple country or regional contexts, with a minimum of 3 years of international field experience.
• Demonstrated experience with program design for large-scale grants, such as those from USAID, EU, UNICEF, foundations, and multilaterals.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience as a regional or global Livelihoods sector expert with responsibilities for program design, technical leadership, and business development within the international development or humanitarian sector and a proven track record of leading complex program design for grant acquisition.
• Demonstrated experience leading program design for large-scale grants, such as those from USAID, EU, UNICEF, foundations, and multilaterals.
• Extensive experience in developing and submitting successful grant proposals, securing funding from various sources, including government agencies, foundations, and corporations.
• Experience in strategic Livelihoods program design with a focus on children’s rights and well-being and incorporating innovative approaches.
• Strong technical writing and proposal development skills, with the ability to produce well-structured models that showcase the organization’s capacity to deliver impactful programs.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships internally and externally fostering a focus on a strong donor engagement and creating effective funder-focused communications.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Master of Youth Development degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading program design for large-scale grants (e.g., USAID, EU, UNICEF, foundations, and multilaterals).