YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPECIALIST, RTI
Job Description
RTI is currently seeking expressions of interest for a Youth Entrepreneurship Specialist for an anticipated upcoming USAID-funded program in Tanzania. Preferred candidates will have specific experience in youth-focused programming in the areas of agriculture, workforce development, or enterprise development in Tanzania.
The Youth Entrepreneurship Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategy for youth capacity building in entrepreneurship, job readiness, job skills, labor rights, and other work force development topics, particularly focused on the agricultural sector.
Primary Responsibilities:
Outreach to agri-businesses in Tanzania to develop internship and employment opportunities for at-risk youth;
Participate in the development of workforce development training curriculum;
Promote entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities;
Assess the employment and workforce development needs of at-risk youth, residing in Tanzania to determine suitability and eligibility for program participation;
Develop strategy to assist job seekers in finding career opportunities, on-the-job-training opportunities, and post-secondary options;
Provide routine status reports to Project Director on progress;
Assist with the collection of verification of employment and other required documentation required to meet M&E performance measurements and/or indicators.
Provide required documentation for approval of supportive services for client transportation, employment, and training needs;
Establish and maintain relationships with local companies and training opportunities to support career path needs of participants enrolled in services;
Network with local community agencies to support youth participant recruitment and other developmental needs.
Contribute to the development of youth job readiness curriculum;
Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports and required documentation demonstrating progress of weekly and monthly goals;
Assist with the Intake process to ensure potential participants are serviced in a timely manner.
Attend and actively participate in team, agency, appropriate trainings, and other required meetings identified by director.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s-level degree in relevant field preferred.
Minimum 6 years’ experience in technical field
Prior experience working in Tanzania (Tanzania residence preferred)
emonstrated technical expertise in agribusiness; youth entrepreneurship; workforce development; vocational education; and private sector partnerships.
Reputation for professional excellence (as evidenced by references and achievements).
Strong written communication and effective cross-cultural interpersonal skills.
Experience working on international donor-funded development projects preferred.
Language Ability: Oral and written fluency in English. Kiswahili fluency preferred.
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