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• Manage the development of RAHU models and theories of change that
  will detail the strategic approach proposed to achieve the different
  programs objectives and their impacts.
• Lead multi-phased implementation of RAHU programs and of tactics to
  reach our target audience.
• Ensure effective new and emerging vehicles for youth programming and
  dissemination of information that will increase engagement of adolescents
  and youth in their SRH Wellbeing as well as mobilize their voices in
  advocacy efforts.
• Work closely with the Communications and Advocacy department to
  ensure documentation of the most successful elements of the youth
  mobilization work in support of amplification of the programs among key
  audiences, including donors and allies.
• Seek engagement strategy that influences attitudes on youth access
  to sexual and reproductive health and identify opportunities to shift
  policy debates on these issues.
• Identify creative opportunities for our target audience to develop
  content/ ideas themselves for the programs in order to elicit youth
  engagement and representation.
• A demonstrated commitment and understanding of the principles of
  youth engagement and participation and how this translates at an
  organisational level.
• A capacity to work independently, work to appropriate timelines and
  demonstrate problem solving abilities.
• Capacity to work with a range of external partner organisations also
  engaged in youth participation activities.
• An understanding of the present policy context in relation to youth
  empowerment.
• Exceptional skills in communicating and working with young people in
  a health or related setting.
• Work with the RAHU team including partners and board members to
  plan, develop and align youth engagement program strategies and
  interventions across programs with the divisional strategic priorities.
• Work closely with the Finance, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning,
  and the Communications and Advocacy departments to promote the spirit of
  teamwork and uniform achievement of the organization’s goals and big
  picture.

• The applicant should preferably hold an Advanced degree in Public
  Health from a recognized university or other field directly related.
• At least two years of increasingly responsible professional
  experience in the substantive areas.
• Proven experience in youth empowerment programming.
• Up-to-date on state-of-the art knowledge/trends.
• Demonstrated expertise in the substantive area of work; and
  programme management experience.
• Strong track record of technical leadership, and proven ability to
  produce demonstrable results.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills in English.
• Field experience is strongly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to network within the academic and development
  community.
• Understanding of Human Rights dimensions of RH/FP and gender.
• Basic understanding of health economics/health financing.
• Demonstrated ability to network within the academic and development
  community.
• Familiarity and knowledge of health/reproductive health programming
  with humanitarian and resilience angles

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