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Volunteer Member, Youth Advisory Group (YAG)
Petco Ethiopia Recycling Community Organization
Social Science
Social Science and Community
Hawassa,Wolaita Sodo
1 years
2 Positions
2025-02-25
to
2025-02-28
communicate with youth
Social work
Full Time
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Job Description
About the EYWM Program:
The Enabling Young Women and Men (EYWM) to Find Dignified and Fulfilling Work in Manufacturing Program is dedicated to fostering the growth and development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within five key sub-sectors in Ethiopia: Solid Waste Management, Agro and Food Processing, Handicrafts and Leather, and Textile and Garment. Operating across five strategic clusters—Addis Ababa, Mekelle, Bahir Dar, Dire Dawa, and Hawassa—the program focuses on building the capacity of SMEs to sustainably create and improve job opportunities. A core component of the program is enhancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to better equip young women and men for successful workforce entry and facilitate their transition from education to employment. Furthermore, the EYWM program works to establish a robust financial ecosystem that provides SMEs with access to tailored financial services, thereby supporting their growth and generating employment. Ultimately, the program anticipates positively impacting the lives of approximately 240,000 young people (80% women, 10% marginalized groups, and 10% men) aged 15–35 within Ethiopia's manufacturing sector.
To ensure youth empowerment and their active participation in program implementation and policy advocacy, we are seeking passionate and committed young individuals to join our Youth Advisory Group (YAG).
Why we need Youth Advisory Group (YAG)?
They're essential for truly listening to and understanding the perspectives of young people. Think of a YAG as a bridge, connecting a program directly with the youth it aims to serve. It gives young people a real voice, allowing them to share their ideas, provide valuable feedback, and actually shape the program's direction. In the context of the EYWM program, the YAG empowers its members to actively participate in decision-making, including things like SME selection, and ultimately contribute to the program's overall success. They're not just recipients of the program; they become active partners in its development and implementation.
Duties & Responsibilities:
As a member of the YAG, you will be expected to:
Oversee the overall activities of the Youth Advisory Group (YAG).
Ensure the group actively functions in providing feedback, monitoring, and effective participation & focus on productive out come
Align the group's activities with the overall objectives and goal of the program
Involve in setting up proper channel is in place to gather the group's feedback so that it is acted upon, as appropriate.
Capture key decisions, actions, and discussions during meetings & Send meeting invitations, distribute reports, and maintain member communication.
Review program implementation, take part in relevant events, participation in surveys, focus groups, or brainstorming sessions that impact young people.
Participate in discussions and offer ideas, suggestions, and perspectives to shape decisions and initiatives.
Location: Hawassa /Sidama
Duration: FY 2025
Opening DateFeb21/2025
Deadline for Applications: Feb 27/2025
Position: Volunteer Member, Youth Advisory Group (YAG)
Number of Volunteers Needed: Hawassa /Sidama
Job Requirements
Qualification/Criteria:
About The candidate
Age 18-35 years old, women are highly encouraged.
Willingness, passion & commitment to serve the young community to creating positive change for youth in Ethiopia.
Have a solid understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing youth enterprises in your community.
Possess strong communication skills and a willingness to collaborate.
Free from political or other affiliations engagement that might affect the role.
Demonstrate a commitment to serving your community and the youth program.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including Persons with Disabilities and marginalized groups (e.g., internally displaced persons, refugees, urban and peri-urban youth), are strongly encouraged to apply.
Female applicants are highly encouraged.
Requirement Skill
Minimum 12 grade complete, good Communication & Basic Technology skill
How to Apply
If you're excited about this opportunity and want to be considered, please submit your application by February 27, 2025. Your application should include a one-page motivation letter and your CV. Please send
your materials to PETCO Ethiopia HR idemeke@petcoethiopia.org or Telegeram @Isrue (+251911978215)
February 21, 2025
Fields Of Study
Social work
Skills Required
communicate with youth
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