Skills Development Specialist Job at International Rescue Committee

Job ID: #832341
Training categories: Administration/HR
Country: Uganda
Organization: International Rescue Committee
Theme: Education

Brief Background
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps conflict- and crisis-affected people to survive and rebuild their lives. The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 in a wide range of sectors from economic recovery and growth to health and governance. A key focus for the IRC in Uganda has been supporting young people - particularly girls and women - to become effective, productive citizens and agents of change in maintaining healthy, peaceful societies by providing entrepreneurial and life skills and related support.

Position Summary:
The IRC is seeking a Skills Development Specialist for the upcoming USAID Uganda Youth Leadership for Agriculture project, which will focus on expanding economic opportunities for youth in the Feed the Future districts. The Skills Development Specialist will be responsible for technical leadership and oversight for activities designed to strengthen the technical, entrepreneurial, and work force readiness skills of children/youth aged 10 - 25.

Experience/Qualifications
    Minimum of six years' experience in workforce development or youth activities for the targeted age group and girls/women.
    Experience working with local youth organizations to design and deliver workforce and life skills training and services to youth.
    Demonstrated high level technical and analytical skills.
    A minimum of a Master's Degree (or equivalent) in education, business, or other relevant field or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with 10 years of relevant experience.
    Strong interpersonal skills and talent for productively interacting with a wide range of organizations and stakeholders (government, private sector, NGOs, and donors).
    Experience working with international development organizations in East Africa; experience working in Uganda preferred.
    Strong written and oral English skills.

How to apply:
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Application Closing date: 04 Apr 2015