IPPF is an international federation committed to promoting human rights and sexual and reproductive health for all.
It is an NGO working at the forefront in the field of human health and sexual and reproductive activities which cover 182 countries. IPPF has six regional offices.
The Regional Office for Africa is based in Nairobi and has 42 member associations in sub-Saharan Africa.
Closing date: 05 Feb 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
IPPF seeks a qualified bilingual candidate (with an excellent knowledge of French) for the post of Adviser - Teens and Young for the sub-region of West and Central Africa comprises 22 countries in sub-Saharan Africa
Counselor Adolescents and Youth provides leadership in developing and implementing comprehensive programs and integrated health and sexual and reproductive rights of adolescents and youth by focusing on service delivery, advocacy / policy and empowerment / participation.
Main duties and responsibilities of the position:
It is an NGO working at the forefront in the field of human health and sexual and reproductive activities which cover 182 countries. IPPF has six regional offices.
The Regional Office for Africa is based in Nairobi and has 42 member associations in sub-Saharan Africa.
Closing date: 05 Feb 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
IPPF seeks a qualified bilingual candidate (with an excellent knowledge of French) for the post of Adviser - Teens and Young for the sub-region of West and Central Africa comprises 22 countries in sub-Saharan Africa
Counselor Adolescents and Youth provides leadership in developing and implementing comprehensive programs and integrated health and sexual and reproductive rights of adolescents and youth by focusing on service delivery, advocacy / policy and empowerment / participation.
Main duties and responsibilities of the position:
- Technical support member associations in the field of programs for adolescents and youth;
- Strengthen the capacities of member associations so they can develop new programs for youth gender sensitive and rights;
- Ensuring efficiency in the design, implementation, monitoring and reporting of all programs in accordance with the requirements of the IPPF and other donors;
- Provide leadership in empowering youth initiatives and youth participation in the region;
- Design, develop, implement, monitor and report on the budget and programs for adolescents and youth.
Qualifications and skills required: --
- Experience of at least 5 years in a related field and an international NGO or similar organization;
- A degree level of control in social sciences or public health or level of education and experience equivalent
- The candidate must demonstrate good leadership and have proven experience in teamwork.
- Very good analytical skills, presentation and written communication.
- Excellent command of French and a good knowledge of English is desirable and knowledge of Portuguese would be an advantage.
- The position requires frequent travel in the subregion.
How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications to the following address:
IPPF,
Human Resources Department,
P.O Box 30,234 to 00,100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel. (00 254) 20 2712672.
Fax (00 254) 20 2712819
or e-mail following hroffice @ ippfaro.org.
Applicants should also note that they must fill out a job application can be downloaded from the IPPF website www.ippfar.org
