• Ensure robust planning and timely execution of project activities in line with the overall project objectives, targets, and timeframes. • Coordinate the input of the various IIDC Technical Advisors and Technical Associates to ensure effective execution of planned activities and delivery of high-quality technical support to partners. • Liaise with the SAFE Project Partner leads/focal point persons on a regular basis to harmonize execution plans, coordinate partner engagement processes, track progress of actions, and generally ensure a harmonious and impactful capacity development relationship. • Build, nurture and maintain partnership with other relevant governmental and non-governmental external project stakeholders and actors in order to leverage the necessary support for the intervention objectives. • Liaise and work closely with the Technical Advisor for MEL and develop a mechanism for monitoring the progress of activities and effective measurement of programme results at the various eco-system levels including impactful documentation and communication of programme outcomes. • Plan and coordinate activities and opportunities for ongoing programme learning and improvement internally within IIDC and between and across partners. • Prepare regular high-quality progress and other reports and provide any project related information as might be required by Management and other project stakeholders. • Ensure timely initiation and follow up of internal processes necessary for supporting the seamless implementation of project activities in line with IIDC’s organizational policies, procedures and operational practices. • Undertake any other related Management tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned to you by Management.

• A Master’s degree in Project Planning and Management, Development Management, Social Sciences or a related Management field. • Experience: • At least 7 years of experience in a Project Management role in a credible, dynamic, fast-paced, result-oriented and multi-stakeholder organization/environment. • Practical experience in designing and implementing safeguarding interventions or mainstreaming safeguarding into a large program involving multiple partners • Key Competences required: • A strong technical knowledge in the fields of youth employment, social norms, gender, women and girls’ protection, and do no harm principles. • In-depth knowledge of Project Management processes and procedures, • Strong People Management, • Multi-stakeholder Partnership engagement skills • Managing complexity and dealing with competing demands. • Strong communication skills (verbal and written), persuasive and motivational. • Highly Result Oriented

To apply, please fill in the application form by copying the link below into a web browser. Provide all required information by the deadline of 5 pm EAT on 14th October, 2025; Application form: https://forms.gle/NNon8Tf7qLmbdfAk8 which can also be accessed on the organizations’ website via https://iidcug.org/job-opportunities/ Deadline: 14th October 2025