Youth Employment and Mobilisation Advisor

About this role

A two-year full-time role in Abuja for a Youth Employment and Mobilisation Advisor to support and implement youth and women led green enterprise initiatives within adapted crop value chains, working with communities, government, private sector and partners.

What you would do

• Document project lessons.
• Provide life, business and technical skills training to young job seekers with training providers and employers.
• Capacitate youth-led micro and small enterprises (MSEs).
• Support business start-up activities.
• Mobilise and profile youth groups for engagement in value chain activities.
• Ensure regular data collection, reporting and tracking of performance indicators.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree; MSc preferred in agribusiness, agriculture, entrepreneurship, community development or related fields.
• Minimum five years of experience in enterprise development, agribusiness, youth employment and livelihoods, marketing or microfinance.
• Strong networking, partnership and interpersonal skills; ability to lead deliverables.
• Experience working with NGOs and grassroots communities is advantageous.
• Good facilitation, training planning and delivery skills.
• Proficiency in computer use; good written and spoken English; ability to travel frequently and work with diverse stakeholders.

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