Training and Business development Officer

Position Title

Training and Business development Officer

Project Theme

Socio-economic youth development

Contract Duration

01 year (extendable)

Duty Station

Hyderabad, Sindh

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To support in establishment and strengthening the youth businesses at individual level with the coordination of Social Mobilizer.


• To assist in identification of Public & Private TVET institutes.


• To assist in identification and selection of low-income youth for skills development trainings in both targeted districts with support of Social Mobilizer.


• To engage with public and private skill development service providers for life skills-based education component.


• To identify and link graduates of skill-based trainings with potential employment opportunities


• To actively liaise with the public and private entities for ensuring employment of low income youth


• To conduct and familiarize low income youth with the basic digital skills


• To conduct coordination meetings between youth groups and public entities to explore employment opportunities for economic empowerment of the low income youth


• To ensure regular coordination and provide technical assistance to youth groups for proper utilization of skills training/s


• To facilitate Youth led media briefings for inclusion of the role of low-income youth in local development and governance (Talk show/FM /TV).


• To facilitate press conferences led by youth groups and CSOs for improving the civic responsibility for inclusion of social cohesion, leadership, economic opportunities and youth's role at the district level.


• To collecting and document most significant stories, perception surveys and Tracer Studies with support of M&E


• To assist in data collection and developing weekly, monthly and quarterly plans and reports.


• To assist in planning, coordination and meetings with relevant parties.

• To attend internal monthly meetings of Youth groups


• To facilitate identified youth in business development.


• To facilitate in performance tracking of Skill development service providers.

• Support in securing Letter of Agreement with skills centers and other entities to ensure 95% of the low income youth are employed during the project life time.


• To facilitate Provincial youth consultation & coordination meetings


• To do follow up visits to Youth groups in context of skills development and enhance employability and timely submission of visit reports to the supervisor.


• To ensure communication with all stakeholders especially academia, district government, relevant departments and CSOs is maintained regularly.

Experience:

At least 07 year’s field experience in the non-profit sector, ideally in youth engagement, Skills development and youth employment initiatives.

Education:

Master’s degree in Business administration or other relevant discipline

Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge and experience of TVET, identification of skills and employment linkages within the public and private entities


• Proficiency in English language, both in writing and verbal communication


• Report writing skills to develop most significant stories, perception survey and Tracer Studies


• Proficient in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.


• Substantial knowledge regarding the program management on field level


• Strong organizational and leadership skills


• Excellent communication and representative skills (written, oral, cross-cultural)


• Positive attitude and ability to multitask and deal with stressful situations.


• Ability to adapt within the working environment.


• Ability to work as part of a team


• Adheres to strong ethical and professional values

Apply By:

Please send your application to [email protected] by or before 22nd March 2023

Your application MUST include an updated CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the position.

Note: Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be called for test and interviews. Women professionals are encouraged to apply.