POSITION TITLEProgram Manager, México (Jóvenes con Entrega)SUPERVISORProgram Director, México**ABOUT INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FOUNDATION (IYF®)**PURPOSE OF THE ROLEThe Program Manager will support the Program Director to ensure successful execution of assigned programs. The Program Manager will be responsible for technical oversight and input of program management including relationships with partners and stakeholders, activity design, implementation, follow up and budget; development of training plans, curriculum, and training programs; delivery of training to subcontractors and beneficiaries; and identification of additional technical specialists as needed. Specific project implementation support may include monitoring and other administrative support activities as assigned.CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES- Provide overall program management ensuring all aspects are well coordinated and executed on time, maximizing resources and talents so outcomes and impacts are achieved. This includes the development and monitoring of an overall plan for the program, budget, timelines and other required deliverables are essential for efficient and agile program management.- Manage and track program contracts to ensure timely receipt, approval, processing, and payment in alignment with program budget, safeguarding accurate expense forecasting and achievement of spending targets in line with program workplans and in accordance with donor rules and regulations and IYF´s policies and processes.- Collaborate with the MERL unit to support the design and management of monitoring and evaluation systems for assigned initiatives. Ensure project information, data, and relevant contacts are maintained in STORM (IYF´s CRM software) and other IYF knowledge platforms that aggregate organizational performance and impact.- Support the program's communication strategy in accordance with funder requirements. This includes liaising with colleagues, program participants, partners, vendors, and donors; developing content including blogs, social media posts, videos, and interviews; and supporting product launch initiatives.- Identify key regional stakeholders, cultivate, and maintain relationships with them. Organize, plan, and participate in meetings and events with key stakeholders to ensure buy-in and effective coordination, serving as an external IYF representative as needed.- Maintain ongoing communications with vendors, funders, grantees, and all other program partners to assess needs and provide support, ensuring partner contributions to program implementation are meaningful and foster local ownership of the interventions.- Promote and facilitate sharing of good practices and learning within and between project teams, donors, grantees, and other partners.- Produce effective written reports and oral presentations on the program in Spanish and English, including preparing periodic reports, updating on developmental challenges facing the program, and articulating the program's success in meeting deliverables.- Seek opportunities to expand and deepen youth agency, economic opportunity, and system change efforts for the program and IYF´s institutional goals.- Supervise assigned program staff working in-site or remotely across multiple geographies, following IYF´s performance management process and providing support and coaching to direct reports.- Perform other duties as requested.REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor´s degree, or international equivalent, in International Development, Workforce Development, Education, Business, or Public Administration (or other closely related field) is required.- 5+ years of experience in international development and/or program management.- Demonstrated program management experience and skills to develop and manage project plans, coordinate, and monitor projects and budgets, and clearly communicate changes and progress to executive staff.- Knowledge of/experience with programs that support employment and/or education. Experience in employability, life skills, gender equity, and/or career counseling preferred. Experience in the implementation of logistics-related projects is preferred.- Strong connections and working relationships with members of Mexico´s private sector and relevant educational entities preferred.- Demonstrated knowledge of Mexican education policies and/or programs. Ability to understand the trends on youth needs and youth training for their insertion in the labor market, especially in Mexico.- Experience working in Mexico with competency-based education systems, engaging productive sector in workforce development strategies aimed at youth in upper/post-secondary education on multi-year programs preferred.- Exceptional oral and written Spanish and English communication skills with a variety of audiences including business, government, general public and media.- Ability to exercise sound judgement and diplomacy in a multi-stakeholder environmen
