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Youth Facilitator /Trainer

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Location:
Ethiopia
Level:
Entry level
Grade:
National
Posted date:
April 12, 2024
Close date:
April 21, 2024
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Job Description

Job Description  Youth Facilitator/ Trainer - Hawassa Field Office

TEAM/PROGRAMME:  FSL & R Project

LOCATION:  Dilla Zuria 5

GRADE:  5

POST TYPE: National  

ROLE PURPOSE:

The jobholder will be primary responsible to implement the program activities at community level and provides continues support and assists the Program coordinator. S/he will also be responsible to support program planning and coordination in regional program activities and also ensures active involvement of communication with the communities and partners for smooth and successful implementation of program components as per approved program document; and government and donor requirements and standards.  

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Youth Livelihood Officer

Dimensions: _______

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

  • Represent the program and delivery of coaching and training activities under respective Woreda with the support from Youth Livelihood officer and Regional Coordinator .
  • Deliver training for women and girls on basic business and life skills based on developed curriculum.
  • Conduct follow-up with trainees to answer any questions and ensure that curricula are being implemented correctly and effectively
  • Facilitate and coordinate the components of youth workforce development activities, like facilitate trainings, provide coaching and organized mentoring and work placement programs for unemployed and underemployed youth.
  • Work with the LEEP program staff to adapt the curriculum to the needs of Young women.
  • Conduct post-training assessments upon the completion of each training and support the trainees in developing their own business plan.
  • Conduct follow up meetings with Young women’s leadership and economic empowerment Academe’s beneficiaries and provide technical support in the process of setting up small businesses.
  • Conduct follow-up and a mentoring visit to graduates starting a small business.
  • Organize special learning events for trainees by inviting guest speakers to positively influence them.
  • Organize/arrange special events for trainees to display their talents, business ideas, traditional skills products, etc.
  • Prepare and revise action plans to support mentoring and coaching activities.
  • Prepare monthly progress reports and provide analysis and recommendations on the training/training offered.
  • Prepare and submit success as well as challenges of the training along with monthly progress reports.
  • Any other duties and responsibilities that can be given by immediate and technical supervisors.
  • Facilitate the active participation and building of trust with communities and other stakeholders and work closely with IGAs, TVETs, youth associations, private sectors, FTCs or PTCs, Youth focused government organizations, training institutes and etc.
  • Spearhead the mobilization of all stakeholders and follow up routine tasks of the program implementation at site level as required by the  Program coordinator .
  • Ensure the regular program component data collection and reporting is on time.
  • Coach and record participant personal development plan (PDP) progress
  • Organize workshops and trainings under the direction of the Program coordinator.
  • Work closely with Woreda Women, Children and Youth Affair Offices/other partners.
  • Be part of the planning team of the LEEP program staff at Woreda level.
  • Be the translator of local languages for other program staff, consultants and visitors.
  • Carry out other duties as requested by the program Programme coordinator  

ROLE PROFILE

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

Accountability:

  • Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling
  • Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

  • Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
  • Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

  • Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
  • Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
  • Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

  • Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
  • Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

  • Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

  • Year of service (2-3 years)
  • Bachelor degree in field (s) such as: sociology, Community development and adult education, rural development, business Education, Business, developmental psychology, economics, commerce and related courses
  • Age 21-25
  • Speaks the local language fluently.
  • Excellent understanding of the culture and ways of living of target communities.
  • Good written and spoken English.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and excellent awareness about communities, government structure and etc.
  • Good report writing skill; able to collect document and share records and information.
  • Ability and willingness to travel and work in rural Kebeles where the program is implemented, within approved security frameworks.
  • Basic computer skills and mobile literacy are desirable.
  • Experiences of working in NGOs; and communities at grass root level are advantageous
  • Experiences in volunteering, community service and passion for development work are advantageous.

Desirable

  • Experience of working with Women, Income Generating Groups, Training facilitation, Coaching and Mentoring youth.
  • Work experience in productive areas and knowledge of local culture is advantageous
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