Background

On behalf of YNSD, The Talent Firm is recruiting for a Cluster Manager. YNSD is a non- Governmental non-profit making indigenous organization with major program areas of Youth Empowerment, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Sexual Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS and Environment specifically on climate change.

Youth Network for Sustainable Development (YNSD) in partnership with Amref Health Africa implements Kefeta in Adama, Bishoftu and two subcitys in Addis Ababa Kefeta envisions Ethiopian youths who are game changers: empowered to advance their own economic, civic, and social development; resilient in the face of shocks; actively promoting development within their communities and contributing to the country’s peace and prosperity.

Kefeta will strengthen the youth ecosystem in Ethiopia with integrated, multi-sectoral, youth-centered programming aligned with the Positive Youth Development (PYD) approach. 

Job Summary: The Cluster Manager is responsible for working within the program staffs to successfully implement the organization’s and the project’s objectives in the areas of the project; effective planning, organizing, executing and reporting to stakeholders and donors. She /he is responsible for establishing collaborative relationships with executing government agencies, civil society organizations, and the donor organization.

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Primary duties and responsibilities: The Cluster Manager performs the following duties and responsibilities.

• Expedite and coordinate project implementation establishing collaborative relationships with executing government agencies, and other civil society organizations, facilitating timely and efficient delivery of project inputs
• Create a detailed work plan, determine resources(time, money, equipment required to complete the project, review the project schedule with senior management
• Use Developed forms and records to document the project documents
• Monitor the progress of the project (action plan) prepare and submit narrative for management and donors.
• Follow day to day activity of the Kefta project  
• Communicate findings and progress reports, to stakeholders ( the Executive director and program manager)
• Lead quality implementation of Kefeta’s technical and operational deliverables in the cluster cities;
• Work closely with the Cluster lead assigned by Amref Health Africa in ensuring quality technical and operational implementation of the program including availing timely updates and reports;
• Establish and maintain positive and productive relations and collaboration with the regional/city level stakeholders;
• Represents Kefeta at regional and local level fora and platforms as appropriate;
• Lead cluster level planning and performance reviews as per Kefeta’s planning and monitoring cycle; 

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience:-

•  MPH or MA in Sociology, project management, economics or other related social science fields
• Years of experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in an NGO setting

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong commitment to working with youths
• Track record in project management, reporting, and information material development
• Demonstrated skills and significant experience in advocacy projects
• Experience in workshop/ trainings, campaign/events organizing
• Proficiency in the English language, written and spoken 

How to Apply

If you meet the minimum requirements of the position, please send your updated CV and cover letter ONLY to jobs@thetalentfirm.com with subject line reading ‘Cluster Manager’ no later than 30^th Nov 2021. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Please refer to our website CLICK HERE for further descriptions about the job listing. Only Short listed candidates will be contacted. Female Candidates are highly encouraged