Youth Recruitment and Skilling Officer at Makerere University Uganda, Kampala

Purpose of the Job:

To lead all recruitment and training operations for Skilling Program at Makerere University, community engagements and industry attachments.

Qualifications

1. An Honour’s Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Studies, Agribusiness, Business Studies, Business Statistics, Education, Engineering, Development Studies, Rural Development, Mass Communication, Youth Development, from a recognized institution.

Added advantage

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management or Monitoring and Evaluation from a recognized institution.
2. A certificate in skilling Programme, Agribusiness or Entrepreneurship from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinate selection and recruitment activities of Skilling Youth on the Program;
2. Establish and coordinate partnerships to facilitate recruitment and training of the Skilling Youth;
3. Lead the planning, scheduling, and operationalization of Skilling Youth training activities;
4. Work with trainers, facilitators, and subject matter experts to develop curricula and training materials that are relevant, inclusive, and aligned with industry and community needs;
5. Serve as the primary liaison between the Program and communities/industry participating in the Youth skilling programs;
6. Coordinate and monitor the placement of Youth into meaningful industry attachments and track their performance and learning outcomes;
7. Monitor, identify and report any safeguarding concerns that may arise during the Program implementation;
8. Compile and analyze data related to Program activities, and prepare accurate, timely reports to support decision-making, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Experience

1. Experience in establishing and managing a registered business venture (with a Youth Engagement component) for at least 3 Years.

Competencies

1. Knowledge of inclusive practices in conducting Youth skilling Programmes.
2. Knowledge of Competency-based training approaches.
3. Demonstrated skills in partnership and stakeholder engagement.
4. Ability to conduct needs assessments and baseline analyses.
5. Capacity to coordinate youth training and capacity building.
6. Experience in monitoring and evaluation of youth skilling program.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.