Job Description
CFK’s Girls’ Empowerment Program is founded.
CFK’s first medical clinic opens.
CFK brings together male and female youth of different ethnicities to promote community cooperation and development through sports and establishes Kibera’s first all-girls’ soccer league.
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 programsDevelop and implement strategies to make CFK services more accessible to a broader audienceCollaborate with stakeholders to co-design and develop digital solutions around youth developmentCreate and maintain platforms to foster a sense of agency and community engagement among youth through digital initiativesDevelop and maintain data collection and analysis tools to support evidence-based decisionmakingBuild a coalition of stakeholders to implement a variety of digital tools that will provide valuable insights for initiatives and policymakingIdentify and cultivate revenue streams for project implementation through diverse fundraising effortsDevelop 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 longterm objectivesWork closely with and support the management team to align strategic priorities with programming and ensure that stakeholders are involved in key discussionsMaintain proactive engagement with donors, partners, and other stakeholders to foster strong relationships and funding supportSupport the ED to lead and coordinate cross-functional projects, ensuring timely and effective executionFoster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, transparency, and a shared commitment to CFK’s mission and visionCollaborate with the finance team to ensure strategic alignment between budgets, operational plans, and resource needsShape internal communications to keep staff informed and inspired Skills and Competencies
Demonstrated technological literacy with proficiency in creating and using digital tools and platformsExemplary organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyHighly motivated individual with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to work independentlyExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability and desire to engage and inspire youthAbility to analyze and interpret data to inform program development and policymakingBroad understanding of Research, Measurement, Evaluation & Learning conceptsKnowledge of youth advocacy principles and practicesAbility to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government, corporations, funding partners, youth, and community leadersStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of developing innovative solutionsExperience with digital platforms, social media management, and online community buildingExperience in writing grant and business proposals and demonstrated success in securing seed funding for diverse projectsExperience in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess program impactExperience and/or strong desire to work with youth and informal settlement communitiesUnderstanding of the cultural, social, and economic contexts of African informal settlementsDemonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate youth and community membersStrong 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 fieldMinimum of 7 years of work experience in tech development, entrepreneurship, global development, strategy and project implementation, or related areas