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About Amref:
Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organization, currently implementing more than 150 programs which directly reach more than 20 million people across 35 countries in Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref has fully-fledged offices in Ethiopia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Senegal, South Sudan, and Zambia; eleven advocacy and fundraising offices in Europe and North America; and a staff complement of over 1,500.
The Ethiopia Country office is registered in 2002 and operational for more than two decades. Currently, we are operational in all regions of Ethiopia with more than 300 staffs and wide portfolio of PHC, RMNCAYH-N, Youth Development, WASH and DPC including NTDs. Our vision is to bring about âLasting health change in Africaâ, by supporting Ethiopiaâs vision of healthy, productive and prosperous society. We believe that the power to transform Africa's health lies within its communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care.
Job Summary:
Kefeta project implementing partner (Name of CSO) is seeking a passionate and energetic training facilitator who ill be responsible for facilitating the Life skills, Employability/Effective Work Habits, and Entrepreneurship Skills Development components of the training. This individual will work closely with the employability, skills, and training officer and economic empowerment officer (EEO).
Major Tasks and Duties:
Initiate the planning, implementation, and reporting of project activities in collaboration with the Economic Empowerment Officer (EEO), cluster manager and youth employment officer
Select target out-of-school youth based on the selection criteria for out-of-school orientation and coaching youth in consultation with project staff and partners.
Provide appropriate orientation to determine the right target group for the Kefeta skill development training, focusing on those seeking employment opportunities.
Facilitate life skills, employability/effective work habits, and entrepreneurship training for out-of-school youth, incorporating practical exercises and field-based activities.
Support youth through mentorâs linkage and coaching to assist them in achieving their desired employment goal.
Participate in the designing and creating tools, supporting youth in developing their personal development plans and navigating their future employment paths. Coach and record participant's personal development plan (PDP) progress
Support sound business plan development for youth in the entrepreneurship pathway to help them secure access to finance in close collaboration with economic empowerment officer
Identify and connect with existing employerâs networks, and organizations in Kefeta City that cater to the needs of youth, with a focus on exploring employment opportunities for the target out-of-school youth.
Develop a comprehensive Terms of Reference (ToR) document for skill development training and private sector engagement activities in consultation with EEO.
Provide guidance and support to target youth in identifying other community resources to help them achieve their livelihood goals .
Actively engaging parents and the community to mobilize support for youth with a particular focus on females and youth with disabilities Support young individuals with disabilities by sharing knowledge on topics related to gender and disability,
Collaborate and support local labor market assessment at City level in collaboration with employability and economic empowerment officers
Facilitate loan linkage with MFI through supporting in fulfilling the requirements such as business plan preparation, etc,. in supervision with the EE Officer the Project Officer
Organize workshops, trainings, and events together with the supervision of the Project Officer.
Facilitate and coordinate the components of youth development activities, like facilitate training, coach and mentoring the target youth.
Follow up the progress of each program activity and provide the appropriate support for targeted youth.
Participate in designing and executing a learning agenda that fosters collaboration, learning, and adaptation of Positive Youth Development (PYD) approaches with the project team.
Participate in designing and providing support in developing and measuring youth skills development indicators, as well as supporting initiatives to enhance the impact of program activities.
Collection, documentation, and dissemination of lessons learned, case stories, and good practices of the project and its partners
Ensure integration of other Kefeta service packages to target youth
Documentation and reporting including entering traineeâs data into DHIS2
Develop monthly activity plans and reports in close consultation with the EEO
Carry out other duties as requested by the supervisor.
Applicants should have:
A relevant degree (BA/BSc) in, Social work, psychology economics, education, adult education, business management, sociology, and related fields of studies
Age; below 34
Minimum of 2 yearsâ previous experience in youth development, youth economic empowerment, and livelihood support
Good in speaking and writing English
Speaks the local language (Afar) fluently
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and excellent awareness about communities, government structure, etc.
Good report writing skills; able to collect documents and share records and information.
Ability and willingness to travel and work in any Kebeles of the City 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.
Experience working with community mobilization, youth development, Women empowerment, training facilitation, Coaching, and Mentoring youth.
Work experience in productive areas and knowledge of local culture is advantageous
Record of accomplishment in facilitating training.
Understanding and hands-on experience working on gender-inclusive projects.
Preferred Experiences and Skills:
Proven track record in employability skills development in projects of a similar nature, preferably in international development organizations on the following themes:
Experience in Entrepreneurship training provision /private sector or enterprise development.
Partnership development with public-private sectors
Demonstrated experience in managing capacity-building programs with a background in training.
Knowledge of the issues and challenges facing young people in different contexts.
Proactive and entrepreneurial attitude.
Excellent networking skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to adapt to different learning styles, needs, and preferences of young people
How To Apply
Interested applicants please visit our website https://amref.org/job/training-facilitator-iya-rrf-rrfet0440/ to submit your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order for you to be able to submit your application. Your application should include quoting Youth Training Facilitator-Semera in the subject line of a cover letter, detailing why you are the best fit for this position, and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Closing date will be September 3, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you face any challenge applying on our website contact us at ETrecruitment@Amref.org.
Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
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