This position requires deep passion for our work and our dual focus on health and youth; experience creating and/or building new programs; demonstrated success in work environments that demand creativity, innovation, and adaptability; the ability to inspire and manage a team; and a willingness to work hard, often beyond 9 to 5.

Qualifications:

Experience and Skills:

• Experience living and working in a resource-poor setting, preferably East Africa, and well-developed cross-cultural competency;
• Track record of effectively leading and growing a performance- and outcomes- based organization or project;
• Experience managing a team, and comfort managing and coaching young staff;
• Demonstrated comfort in a small, highly collaborative, start-up team environment;
• Knowledgeable and passionate about global health, HIV/AIDS, and youth mobilization;
• English fluency required; French and/or Kiswahili strongly preferred;

Capabilities and Personal Traits:

• Exceptional drive and passion for our work (including both health and youth);
• Entrepreneurial, adaptable, innovative, and action-oriented;
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills;
• Professional and mature — able to connect with high-level officials as well as with young staff and young program participants;
• Ability to set clear priorities and to break complex projects and objectives down into specific work plans;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Exceptional work ethic and self-management skills.

Benefits:

This is a full-time, salaried position. Health insurance is provided.