Global Lead, Child & Youth Development Strategy

Children International; EE. UU.; Presencial; USD 140.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Children International seeks a Global Lead - Child and Youth Development to provide strategic and technical leadership for CI's core programming, creating engaging, age-appropriate experiences that help children build confidence and essential skills from early childhood through young adulthood.

The role will guide CI’s global curriculum, training, and partnerships across 12 countries, translating evidence into practice and strengthening local capacity.

Formación

• Eight+ years of progressively responsible experience in child and youth development, program strategy, design, or implementation in an international context.
• Experience leading or implementing programs in low- and middle-income countries with frontline realities.
• Ability to translate strategy, evidence, and learning into practical program approaches and guidance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; Spanish preferred.
• Experience coordinating across multiple countries or contexts and influencing across functions.

Responsabilidades

• Set global direction for child and youth development capabilities and align with Path of Opportunity.
• Provide technical leadership and identify opportunities to strengthen CI’s approach.
• Lead a team of program experts and engage external partners as needed.
• Oversee evolution and implementation of CI’s global curriculum and developmental experiences.
• Strengthen capacity, training, tools, and coaching across agencies and global teams.

Conocimientos

Child and youth development

Program strategy

Program design

Program implementation

International development

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Children International seeks a Global Lead - Child and Youth Development to provide strategic and technical leadership for CI's core programming, creating engaging, age-appropriate experiences that help children build confidence and essential skills from early childhood through young adulthood.

The role will guide CI’s global curriculum, training, and partnerships across 12 countries, translating evidence into practice and strengthening local capacity.