Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity. Since 1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating powerful and innovative programs in more than 80 countries around the world.  

EDC promotes equity and access to high quality education and health services and products that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. We support an inclusive workplace culture that embraces many perspectives and broadens our understanding of the communities we serve, enhancing and enriching our work.   

Project Description

YEFED will strengthen the capacity of Guyana’s TVET system to prepare young people for employment and self-employment in important emerging sectors, including the digital and low-carbon economies, including through innovative training programs designed with industry practitioners.

Position Description

The Project Lead will have the overall responsibility for leading and coordinating all activities and all staff management. They will have principal responsibility for representation of the activity to EDC and the donor. The Project Lead should be able to manage financial and human resources effectively and exhibit a breadth of both technical expertise and management experience in youth development, workforce development, and employment programming.

Please note: This position is not eligible for relocation or posting allowances and the salary will be paid in Guyanese Dollars.

The candidate for the position of Project Lead shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education:

Master’s degree in economics, social sciences, labor economics, development studies, business administration or another related field.

Skills and Experience:

• At least 7 years of demonstrated experience managing operational, project management and administrative duties for workforce development, youth education and employment activities or other similar internationally funded programs;
• Demonstrated experience leading complex and diverse teams;
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills;
• Deep understanding and knowledge of private sector partnerships for technical/vocational and youth workforce development programs;
• Familiarity with and experience in the field of sustainable development and/or low-carbon sectors a plus;
• Experience working in Guyana and/or the Caribbean.

Language:

Fluency in English

Due to the volume of applications submitted, only finalists will be notified.  No phone calls, please.

EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.