Vacancy: Senior Program Specialist (Soft Skills Specialist)
RTI is an independent organization
dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves
the human condition.
With a worldwide staff of more than
4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full
spectrum of multidisciplinary services.
RTI is currently seeking staff for
the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funded Kenya Youth
Workforce Program (KYWP) in Kenya that aims to enhance employability of Kenyan
youth (Ages 18-35) for increased wage and self-employment, for underemployed
youth who have not completed secondary school.
The KYWP is a 5 year activity that will result in increased workforce competitiveness in the sectors targeted by this program.
The Senior Program Specialist (Soft Skills Specialist) will be responsible for technical leadership and oversight for activities related to increasing the opportunities for practical learning and applied soft skills acquisition for youth, such that they are better prepared for successful entry into their respective careers.
He/She will support, motivate and
challenge the youth to identify their own needs to help them maximize the
chances of finding employment, tailored to individual needs, through a variety
pathways including education, training, work placements and volunteering using
personalized diagnostic skills.
Qualifications:
- Applicants will possess a minimum of a
Master’s degree and 6 years of experience or Bachelor’s Degree in
Education and related field with 10 years’ experience.
- Prior experience with USAID contracts is a
plus;
- Demonstrated technical knowledge and
experience in soft skills development, curriculum development, positive
youth development, and related support services for youth and
marginalized/at-risk youth required.
- Experience in workforce development or youth
activities required.
- Previous experience in curricula and/soft
skills module development is highly desired.
- Must have strong English written and oral
communication skills.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook,
PowerPoint, Excel
- Applicants must exhibit a flexible work
attitude: the ability to work productively in a team environment within a
matrix organization.
- They must also be able to work well
independently to meet unexpected demands. This position does not attract
international allowances.
To apply; please email cover letter
and CV to KenyaYouthWorkforce@rti.org by 10th November, 2015
Applicants must include the POSITION TITLE in the subject line of their email.
Please do not attach copies of
certificates.
We regret that only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V