JOB SUMMARY

FSCE is seeking an Employability, Skills Development and Training Officer to provide technical assistance and support for the USAID Integrated Youth Activity (IYA). The primary responsibility of this position will be to help build the foundational skills of young people that open pathways for economic opportunities and strengthen youth agency. The Employability, Skill Development and Training Officer (ESDTO) position will facilitate and lead employability, life skill and soft skill, leadership, basic education trainings at regional and city level. The position required to participate and lead different assessment and events related to youth basic education, employability and life skill and ensure the work protocol is well applied.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Education: Bachelor’s degree in social science, Business management, Development studies, Economics,Agri business and other related fields

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years prior work experience and micro enterprise development, financial service providers, one stop centres and job
• USAID projects experience implementation in the area of youth Employability is a plus Strong commitment to working with youths

Number of staff required : Two Competency Requirements

Skills

• Excellent partnership building, communication and management skills to work with youth owned enterprises, private sector, government institutions, NGOs, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills and ability to solve problems
• Basic computer skills;
• Proficiency in English and Amharic language, written and spoken. Writing and speaking skills in additional local language is a plus.

Duty station: DIREDEWA with frequent travel to Harar and Jigiga