Country: Peru
Closing date: 24 Nov 2015
Location: Lima, Peru
Project Title: EQWIP HUBS: Powering Youth Innovation for Sustainable Livelihoods
Start: Novembre 2015
Schedule: Full-time
Initiative Description:
EQWIP HUBS will be a dynamic platform of diverse actors and young people working together to develop solutions to both local and global social, economic and environmental challenges in six countries around the world. EQWIP, an innovative youth serving partnership between Canada World Youth (CWY) and Youth Challenge International (YCI) has brought together a global consortium including UN-HABITAT, TakingITGlobal (TIG) and the Education Development Centre (EDC) to collaborate on this initiative.
Through 17 youth centered HUBS in urban areas, participatory programming will support young people in accessing a sustainable livelihood. Through the engagement of a multi-stakeholder HUB Network, EQWIP HUBS will foster a supportive and responsive enabling environment for youth livelihood activities by providing mentorship, coaching and access to capital. The HUB Network will strengthen the capacity of public and private sector stakeholders and civil society related to youth mainstreaming for policies, products and services.
EQWIP HUBS is building a team of energetic, skilled and passionate individuals who are motivated by the prospect of exploring new and creative approaches to solving complex global challenges.
Position Description:
The IT Manager, reporting to the Country Manager, will provide leadership and management of the technological elements of the HUB project. S/he will support activities to build partner capacity in utilizing IT to enhance project outcomes. S/he will troubleshoot technical issues and give insight in how to better leverage technology. S/he will establish and maintain positive, collaborative and productive relationships with project staff, implementing partners, volunteers and young people.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide leadership for the delivery and oversight of the technology aspects of project initiative
Identify areas of opportunity for the use of technology and take steps to implement where feasible
Ensure preparation and submission of reports
Troubleshoot technology issues
Set up technology and provide ongoing maintenance/support in all HUB locations
Provide guidance to the HUB staff regarding tools and strategies to ensure that programming utilizes technology in an effective way
Remain well-informed about national and regional issues affecting youth
Provide strategic support to ensure that activities are meeting their goals and targets
Liaise and coordinate with technical consortium partners and implementing partners to ensure effective delivery of activities
Provide management and oversight of online learning communities
Perform other duties as delegated by the Country Manager
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
University Diploma
5 to 7 years of progressively responsible experience in IT
Understanding of and compatible vision for effective community development with a focus on the use of technology
Ability to work with and through partners
Passion for working with youth; an understanding of the current situation for young people especially as relates to their use and engagement with technology for learning and livelihoods
Comfort with linking work to a range of stakeholders, including civil authorities, community group leaders, donors and private sector
Proven ability to develop and monitor work plans
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong verbal and written English skills required
Applicant must be citizen of Peru
How to apply:
Deadline to apply: November 24 , 2015 at 5pm EST**. Applications will be considered upon submission. Please submit your cover letter and CV as a one document Word or PDF e-mail attachment tohrperu@eqwiphubs.org with “**PERU HUBS IT Manager” in the subject line.
No phone calls about the position can be accepted. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.