NAFASI YA KAZI PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIP MANAGER - CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL

Background:

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Project Summary:
This anticipated 20mln to 25mln USAID-funded program in Tanzania is aimed at increasing economic opportunities for
youth in the target value chains, increasing their income through entrepreneurship, employability, leadership life skills and workforce development.

Position Summary:
The Private Sector Partnerships Manager will take a lead role in private sector outreach to facilitate an inclusive market system to provide employment and income opportunities for youth. She/he will lead the private sector strategy to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities, career counseling, mentoring, and other important follow-on support.

Primary Responsibilities:
The Private Sector Partnerships Manager will:

Develop market outreach strategy to establish a network of private sector actors with robust youth facilitation services, such as internships, career counseling.
Develop entrepreneurship services such as business plan competitions, mentoring target at rural youth.
Work with market actors to promote youth-owned or youth- focused agribusinesses providing critical value chain services.
Develop relationships with financial services institutions to promote youth-friendly services.
Reporting & Supervision:

The Private Sector Partnerships Manager will report to the Chief of Party.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Education, Business, Economics, Public Policy, or other relevant field, or equivalent work experience;
Minimum of 5 years of experience in private sector and workforce development;
Excellent track record of achieving improved employment outcomes in similar workforce development activities;
Experience in designing and delivering life skills programming for youth;
Proven understanding of needs to support youth active in the informal sector;
Fluency in English required; and
Fluency in local languages highly preferred.

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