Director of Youth Strategy and Digital Transformation

Key Responsibilities

Youth Development Network

• Leverage digital technologies to expand the reach and impact of CFK's health and economic opportunity programs.
• Develop and implement strategies to make CFK services more accessible to a broader audience.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to co-design and develop digital solutions around youth development.
• Create and maintain platforms to foster a sense of agency and community engagement among youth through digital initiatives.
• Develop and maintain data collection and analysis tools to support evidence-based decisionmaking.
• Build a coalition of stakeholders to implement a variety of digital tools that will provide valuable insights for initiatives and policymaking.
• Identify and cultivate revenue streams for project implementation through diverse fundraising efforts.
• Develop CFK as a "responsible broker," ensuring direct benefits to the community and effectively subsidizing the network.

Strategy & Organizational Leadership

• Oversee the planning, tracking, and execution of CFK's strategic initiatives to align with long-term objectives.
• Work closely with and support the management team to align strategic priorities with programming and ensure that stakeholders are involved in key discussions.
• Maintain proactive engagement with donors, partners, and other stakeholders to foster strong relationships and funding support.
• Support the ED to lead and coordinate cross-functional projects, ensuring timely and effective execution.
• Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, transparency, and a shared commitment to CFK's mission and vision.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure strategic alignment between budgets, operational plans, and resource needs.
• Shape internal communications to keep staff informed and inspired.

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated technological literacy with proficiency in creating and using digital tools and platforms.
• Exemplary organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Highly motivated individual with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability and desire to engage and inspire youth.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to inform program development and policymaking.
• Broad understanding of Research, Measurement, Evaluation & Learning concepts.
• Knowledge of youth advocacy principles and practices.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government, corporations, funding partners, youth, and community leaders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of developing innovative solutions.
• Experience with digital platforms, social media management, and online community building.
• Experience in writing grant and business proposals and demonstrated success in securing seed funding for diverse projects.
• Experience in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess program impact.
• Experience and/or strong desire to work with youth and informal settlement communities.
• Understanding of the cultural, social, and economic contexts of African informal settlements.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate youth and community members.
• Strong networking skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including NGOs, government agencies, and community organizations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Global Youth Development, Public Health, Technology Development, Business or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience in tech development, entrepreneurship, global development, strategy and project implementation, or related areas.