Job Description
KEY AREAS OF ACCONTABILITY
u Represent the program and & the implementation of the monthly academy training activities of the target wereda/towns and kebeles.
u Accountable and responsible to create a detailed implementation plan (DIP) of the project for the target kebele
u Participate/engage in community mobilization, need identification, planning and effective implementation of program activities.
u Regularly visit field activities and provide observation feedbacks to Economic Empowerment officer/Coordinator in terms of coordinated progress as well as recommendations for improved performance;
u Build the capacity of youth beneficiaries at wereda & kebele level in technical issues pertinent to the sector;
u Continuously assess project’s context, assumptions and changes in the working environment to ensure that the project focus, strategies and activities remain relevant and to proposed adjustments when needed.
u Make sure that the Soderberg Academies are providing quality service to young women in each center
u Ensure feed backs are gathered from participants and beneficiaries for the Economic Empowerment and Gender activities of the program together with Appeal Committee members
u Establish wereda/town level linkages and partnerships with private sectors, MFIs, GOs, NGOs, TTIs etc and maintain existing partnerships in wereda/town & kebele level.
u Work with Life Skills Trainers to plan activities on a quarterly and weekly basis;
u Work closely with Gender and SRH officers towards mass community mobilization and other technical support per the request from the team
u Maintain and create good relationship and collaboration with government ministry offices in wereda/town & kebele level.
u Represent the program and delivery of coaching and training activities under respective Woreda & kebele with the support from women Economic Empowerment officer/Coordinator and program manager.
u Produce timely and quality of periodic reports to relevant recipients.
u Develop team sprit among staff
u Organize workshops and trainings under the direction of the project Coordinator.
u Ensure regular communication between SCI and communities at wereda & kebele level.
u Work closely with Woreda Women, Children and Youth Affair Offices/other partners.
u Be part of the planning team of the PVH program staff at Woreda & kebele level.
u Accurately express SC position, objectives and policies.
u Carry out other duties as requested by the Economic Empowerment Officer/Coordinator
Network Building
u Ensure proper implementation of identify young budding entrepreneurs and youth having potential to become entrepreneurs.
u To ensure the effectiveness of network of entrepreneurial young women leaders.
u To ensure effective partnership and link the target groups with private companies and association, training entities and Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs).
u Identify Potential Economic Opportunities of the wereda & kebele.
u Take part on March Relevant Assessments/Research in each woreda at the Academy.
Visit Business of each young women and provide report to Economic Empowerment Officer/Coordinator
Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Essential:
►Year of service (0-3 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/YESG , Training facilitation, Coaching and Mentoring youth
► Work experience in productive areas and knowledge of local culture is advantageous
More Information
- Address Boricha, SNNPR
- Experience Level Junior
- Total Years Experience 0-5
- Qualification BA/BSc