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Program Officer-Youth
The International Planned Parenthood/ Western Hemisphere Region is seeking a professional with specific expertise in the area of youth programming in Latin America and the Caribbean for the position of Program Officer - Youth. The Officer will be responsible for providing conceptual and strategic leadership for IPPF/WHR on youth programming related to a broad range of youth SRH issues including: youth participation, comprehensive sexuality education; services for sexually diverse youth; STIs/HIV/AIDs, peer promotion and education. . In addition, the individual will be tasked with developing and implementing an integrated youth strategy for the IPPF/WHR Regional Office. The Officer will serve as a resource on policy and programmatic implementation for IPPF/WHR staff, colleagues, and partners and will be a member of the senior staff.

Responsibilities
• Take a lead role in the design, implementation and monitoring of the youth program.
• Integrate the youth strategy with other programmatic areas of the organization, including advocacy, abortion, gender-based violence and access to sexual and reproductive health components.
• Design, develop and manage youth projects in collaboration with IPPF Member Associations and other partner agencies.
• Participate in dissemination activities related to the youth programs in the region, including the development of articles for publication, and presentations at professional meetings.
• Provide programmatic guidance and technical assistance to IPPF Member Associations in the Latin American and Caribbean region.
• Work with development staff, maintain relations with donors, contribute to proposals, and support fundraising efforts as needed.

Requirements
• MPH or MA with specialization in public health or other relevant field and a minimum of 8 years related experience. PhD or MD also desirable.
• Extensive experience working in youth programming in Latin America and/or the Caribbean.
• Demonstrated knowledge of program planning, design, management and evaluation.
• A commitment to advancing sexual rights, reproductive rights, and gender equality
• Willingness to travel frequently to Latin America and the Caribbean
• Strong oral and written communication skills in Spanish and English required.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively and work within a team-based environment.

Please send resume and cover letter to:
IPPF/WHR, Human Resources Director
Email: BGoldklang@ippfwhr.org