Job Description

The Skills Development Officer will work closely with the Project Manager and UHTTI to help with the implementation of skilling activities The job includes both field-based tasks to make sure that youth trainees are mobilized, engaged, and skilled, as well as keeping accurate records and organizing all skilling activities in an efficient way

Main Duties

• Work with implementing partners to design and review assessment training packages and custom training packages
• Hold conversations with stakeholders and run awareness initiatives at the home, community, and district levels
• Help with the onboarding of young people by spreading the word about the program and choosing the right people to participate
• Find Work Based Learning providers and help learners get the help they need
• Work with UHTTI to register, test, train, and certify young people
• Carry out actions after skill training, such as helping people find jobs and write resumes
• Keep an eye on the trainees' skill-building activities and track their income
• Help self-employed trainees with business development services

Qualifications and Experience

Necessary Skills

• A lot of information about the fields of education and tourism
• Skills for mentoring and coaching adults and teaching them
• Good at talking to and getting along with other people
• Skills and a mentality for business

Additional Qualifications

• Having training in practical entrepreneurship courses is a plus
• Experience working with and coordinating with important stakeholders