Director of Youth Strategy and Digital Transformation
Location: CFK Africa HQ, Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya

 

Please review the full job description here.
 

The CFK Africa (CFK) Board of Directors and Executive Director (ED) seek a mission-focused, seasoned, and process-minded leader to serve as Director of Youth Strategy and Digital Transformation (DYSDI). Reporting to the ED, the DYSDI serves on the Executive Management Team to provide leadership to ensure the digital infrastructure and systems necessary to support CFK's 5-year strategic plan and its mission to empower youth in slums. The DYSDI is responsible for establishing and managing a youth network to amplify CFK services, empower youth advocacy, and facilitate data-driven change. This role requires a dynamic and entrepreneurial individual with deep experience in digital technology creation, strategy implementation, partnership development, and a commitment to participatory global community and youth development in informal settlements. 

 

Established in 2001, CFK Africa (CFK) is a U.S. 501(3)(c), Kenyan-registered international non-governmental organization (NGO) and major affiliated entity of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that empowers youth in urban slums (informal settlements) in East Africa through locally led leadership development and innovative public health delivery and research. Co-founded through a unique partnership between a Kenyan community organizer, a Kiberan nurse, and a UNC student, the organization currently maintains a team of 90 full-time employees who serve more than 200,000 slum residents each year on an annual budget of USD 3.5 million generated through earned revenue, charitable contributions, and government contracts.

 

Application Instructions: To be considered for this position, applicants must submit the required materials through this form. Application requirements include 1) a short eligibility questionnaire, 2) a current resume, and 3) a cover letter that directly states your specific professional interests in CFK Africa and the skill set you bring that highlights your interests and ability to build and support tech-infused youth networks.

 

CFK Africa will review applications on a rolling basis until filled.