Positive Youth Development Technical Advisor at JSI Research & Training Institute

World Education, a division of JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc (JSI/WE) is seeking a Youth Employment Specialist for the anticipated USAID Ghana Youth Activity, a program aimed at improving the socioeconomic status of youth in northern Ghana through youth-led and youth-serving organizations.

Job Description

• The program will focus on generating cross-sectoral engagement and positive youth development (PYD) outcomes, allowing youth to make better life decisions and influence policy.

• The Positive Youth Development Technical Advisor will work closely with government agencies, vocational training associations, and a network of youth-led/serving organizations to develop and implement the overall program’s youth development strategy and design evidence-based interventions to successfully engage youth, women and vulnerable populations in program activities.

• In addition to providing technical guidance and leadership, s/he will foster effect...