Project Officer – Trainings & Business Development
| Posted date | 30th December, 2021 | Last date to apply | 11th January, 2022 |
| Country | Pakistan | Locations | Mirpurkhas, Sanghar |
| Category | Project Management | ||
Position Title | Project Officer – Trainings & Business development |
Unit/Department | Program Implementation |
Contract Duration | 01 year (extendable) |
Duty Station | Mirpurkhas & Sanghar |
Project | Strengthening Civil Society in addressing Social and Economic challenges and increasing voice of youth following COVID 19 outbreak |
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To support in establishment and strengthening the Rozgar Centers (RCs) at UC level with the coordination of Project officer-Community Mobilization.
- To assist in identification of Public & Private TVET Centers.
- To assist in identification and selection of low-income youth for skills development trainings in both targeted districts with support of PO Community mobilization.
- To engage with public and private skill development service providers at Rozgar Centers for life skills-based education component.
- To identify and link graduates of skill-based trainings with potential employment opportunities
- To identify and link low income youth with business development service providers
- To actively liaise with the public and private entities for ensuring employment of low income youth
- To conduct and familiarize low income youth at RCs 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 attend internal monthly meetings of Youth groups
- To facilitate the selected University by partner through FSTP to work in consultation with community to pilot eco-development project.
- To facilitate in performance tracking of 10 CSOs (5 Mirpurkhas, 5 Sanghar) selected by partner through FSTP.
- To ensure regular coordination and provide technical assistance to youth groups for proper utilization of skills training/s RCs at targeted UCs in consultation with Project officer trainings and Business development.
- 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 gender equity, climate sensitivity 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 establish and maintain good relations with local government officials, local communities, civil society organizations and other influential stakeholders to support programs and advocacy activities
- 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.
- To assist in planning, coordination and meetings with relevant parties.
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 Social Sciences or relevant qualification
Skills & Competencies:
- Knowledge and experience of identification of skills and employment linkages within the public and private entities
- Proficiency in English language, both in writing and verbal communication
- Strong report writing skills
- 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)
- 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
- Ability to multitask and work on tight deadlines.
Apply By:
Please send your application to hr.recruitment.ngo@gmail.com by or before 11th January, 2022
Your application MUST include:
- Your CV (not more than 3 pages)
- A covering note explaining your interest and suitability for the position.
Note: Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be called for test and interviews. Local individuals, both male & female, and disabled youth are encouraged to apply.
