DEPP Youth Specialist

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Washington, DC 20005, USA

About The Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS): CEPPS is a co-equal, legal joint venture established in 1995 between the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), the International Republican Institute (IRI), and the National Democratic Institute (NDI).

Currently, CEPPS is the holder of the Democratic Elections and Political Process (DEPP) Global Elections and Political Transitions (GEPT) leader with associates award (LWA) from the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and has held similar awards since its creation.

Over the past 27 years, more than $1.0 billion of funding has been awarded to CEPPS for programs in more than 60 countries.

Through the DEPP mechanism, CEPPS works to empower local partners to build resilient government institutions, political parties, and electoral processes in fragile states and developing democracies.​
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APPLICATION AND HIRING INFORMATION:

While the successful candidate will work on behalf of CEPPS, it will be hired by IFES.

All applications will be submitted to IFES at the link provided below.

The review of applications and the interview process will be conducted jointly by the CEPPS partners.

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PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE: ​

The CEPPS Youth Specialist will work to further embed and expand youth programming​within CEPPS​programming and to assist the CEPPS Management Team in its continuous efforts to support the meaningful inclusion of historically marginalized groups as a core tenet of CEPPS’ technical approach to DRG programming through focused support to youth development initiatives.​​

The Youth Specialist will report to the CEPPS Senior Inclusion Advisor,​and is also expected to work closely with the CEPPS Management Team and relevant youth and inclusion points of contact across the consortium.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• The Youth Specialist will work under the direction of the CEPPS Senior Inclusion Advisor to undertake the following key duties and responsibilities:
• Coordinate CEPPS-level youth-focused special initiatives, advisory groups, and/or special programs;
• Guide the development and implementation of the CEPPS youth inclusion learning agenda;
• Support youth-inclusive program design within CEPPS projects;
• Provide technical assistance to mainstream youth considerations into program implementation;
• Promote the implementation of USAID youth-centered priorities;
• Enhance the capacity of field staff and local partners to conduct youth-focused programming through information-sharing and resource development;
• Work with the CEPPS Communications team and CEPPS management to develop communications products that highlight DEPP-generated learnings that inform the funder and the DRG community of effective programming practices and approaches related to youth inclusion;
• Engage with key external stakeholders to keep up-to-date on emerging youth inclusion trends and to communicate key aspects of CEPPS’ youth practice;
• Support the Senior Inclusion Advisor to promote a holistic, intersectional inclusion approach across CEPPS programming;
• Collaborate with and complement existing youth-focused staff and technical youth leads across CEPPS partners.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

EDUCATION : Bachelor’s degree or higher in political science, international development, gender studies, or related field.

EXPERIENCE : Minimum of 8 years professional experience in one or more youth development sectors.

Direct experience working with young people is required; experience integrating social behavior change theory and interventions and positive youth development approaches into programming is preferred.

Experience in international democracy, human rights, and/or governance fields is desirable.

TECHNICAL SKILLS : Demonstrated ability to apply intersectional, inclusive, gender responsive approaches to youth development.

Excellent written, spoken, and cross-cultural communications skills required.

Experience with USG-funded assistance programs and specific experience with USAID-funded programs desired; experience working with consortia helpful, but not required.

Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and to work independently with a high level of self-motivation is ideal.

LANGUAGE SKILLS : Fluency in English required.

Fluency in other languages, such as Spanish, French, Arabic, or sign language, is preferred but not required.

TRAVEL : Some travel to CEPPS field offices may be expected as part of this position.

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Opportunity.OpportunityDetail.WorkExperienceRequiredYears Excellent written, spoken, and cross-cultural communications skills required.

Experience with USG-funded assistance programs and specific experience with USAID-funded programs desired; experience working with consortia helpful, but not required.

Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and to work independently with a high level of self-motivation is ideal.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)