Job Summary

The Youth Inclusion Specialist, based in Addis Ababa, is responsible for steering the youth inclusion agenda in Ethiopia and Kenya. The Youth Inclusion Specialist Ethiopia/Kenya is supervised by and reports to the Leader of the Youth Inclusion Team and work closely with 2SCALE Country Team Leaders in Ethiopia and Kenya. Youth Inclusion Specialist will also work in close collaboration with all 2SCALE colleagues in Ethiopia and Kenya and will also collaborate with Partnership Facilitators and Thematic Specialists based in-country and in other 2SCALE focus countries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advisory Services
• Knowledge Development
• Project and process development
• People Management 
• Positioning 
• Business Development 

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Contract Type: Local

SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in development studies, Business Studies, Economics Studies, Agricultural Sciences, Agribusiness, or Agricultural Economics.

Work Experience

• Prior 5 years working in private sector development and engagement, youth savings, financial services and lending schemes will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Agro-processing and Gender mainstreaming.
• A good understanding of the cultural barriers affecting young women efficacy and agency in developing countries.
• Practical knowledge and know how of implementing employ ability and entrepreneurship programs with actors and stakeholders such as TVETs and other national government agencies.

Skills and competency required 

• Project management cycle know how is an added advantage.
• Strong communication (written and oral), presentation and report writing skills.
• Fluency in English 
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, planning and coordination skills.
• Problem analysis 
• Focus on quality 
• Result Orientation
• Perseverance  

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking on the I'm Interested button and complete your application in our in-house recruitment system before or on 29 January 2021 by clicking the below link smrtr.io/4SBnW . Please send your application letter and CV that contains three referees as you apply with position title as subject/reference.

Women are encourages to apply 

NB: Only shortlisted will be contacted.