Skills Development Specialist Project Summary:  FHI
360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives
in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff
includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic
Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a
unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development
challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all
U.S. territories. FHI 360 is seeking a Skills Development Specialist for an
anticipated USAID-funded Indonesia Inclusive Workforce Development Partnerships
Initiative. This program will support USAID’s Inclusive Workforce Development
Project in Indonesia by supporting partnerships, providing technical
assistance, and building capacity in organizations to deliver successful
workforce development models with an emphasis on supporting the poor and
vulnerable. Position Description: The Skills Development Specialist is
responsible for supporting implementation and best practices in capacity
building within partner organizations in the areas of workforce development and
skills development. Partner organizations will be targeting poor and vulnerable
populations in specific communities in Indonesia with the eventual aim of
increasing employment opportunities. S/he will lead identification of proven models
and approaches that deliver labor market relevant skills which will improve
both employability for the individual and productivity for their employer; to
be integrated throughout the Program. Skills are defined broadly and can
encompass work readiness skills, soft skills, sector specific technical skills,
entrepreneurial skills, among others as needed by the target populations and
employers.  S/he
will advise, create and, if need be, facilitate training programs and tools to

enhance knowledge and performance of partners to enable them to achieve impact
with poor and vulnerable populations, especially youth. Ideally, this person
has served in a similar capacity for other skill development programs and youth
education and workforce programs in Indonesia. S/he should have extensive
experience providing direct services to young people, ideally including
employability and/or employment outcomes. Qualifications:•              
A Bachelor’s degree
required in relevant field. An advanced degree is preferred.•              
At least 10 years
of experience in advisory, capacity building roles, including international
development, ideally in skills, education, and youth development programs.•              
Experience with
direct service provision to youth.•              
Experience
working with service providers such as BLK’s and SMK’s. •              
Experience
designing and implementing programming focused towards capacity building of
organizations to deliver market relevant training.•              
5+ years of
experience in capacity building •              
Strong
interpersonal and analytical skills. •              
Excellent written
and oral communication skills. •              
Strong
organizational skills and demonstrated ability to find viable solutions to
complicated problems in a flexible, time sensitive and creative manner.•              
Strong team
player, with demonstrated ability to positively motivate team members to
success. •              
Demonstrated
understanding of and passion for youth economic empowerment and workforce
development. Deep appreciation for youth energy, leadership and entrepreneurial
spirit.•              
Fluent in written
and spoken Indonesian, English fluency strongly preferred.

Interested candidates should submit their CV and
cover letter to [email protected].