Livelihoods Assistant – Agribusiness (Adjumani)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Enterprise Development, social work, community development, or related field.
  
• At least 3 years proven experience in community work, youth development, or related fields.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including youth, community leaders, and employers.
  
• Knowledge of the project location and its social, cultural, and economic context is highly desirable.
  
• Knowledge of local languages spoken in the Adjumani and Kiryandongo is desirable.
  
• Familiarity with work in refugee host-community settings is an added advantage.
  
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
  
• Motorcycle riding skills is an added advantage.
  
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
  

• Work with project manager, Agribusiness officer and consortium partner staff to design and develop tools, market relevant skilling curriculum and training materials tailored to the needs of young people.
  
• Plan and organize skills training workshops, vocational training sessions, financial literacy, and other educational activities in coordination with project staff, stakeholders, and local technical and vocation training institutions.
  
• Liaise with local businesses, employers, and industries to create job placement opportunities, internships, and apprenticeships for trained young people.
  
• Assist in identifying market opportunities and potential business partnerships for young entrepreneurs.
  
• Collaborate with the project team to identify innovative approaches to expand the program’s reach and impact.
  
• Conduct regular outreach activities, meetings, awareness and closely work with key stakeholders to establish strategic alliances and secure support.
  
• Organize community meetings and awareness sessions to promote the program’s objectives and opportunities.
  
• Provide mentorship and guidance to program participants, offering support in setting goals, career planning, skills identification, interests entrepreneurial aspirations and personal development.
  
• Provide personalized guidance and mentorship to program participants, helping them identify their skills, interests, and entrepreneurial aspirations.
  
• Assist participants in developing business plans, market penetration, market research, product/ service branding, customer acquisition and feasibility studies for their proposed ventures.
  
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor the skills training, implementation of business plans and provide feedback to the participants.
  
• Facilitate access to financial services, microcredit, and business development resources for beneficiary youth.
  
• Engage with the local community and maintain strong relationships with refugee and host communities including young people, parents, community leaders, and relevant stakeholders to identify skill gaps and training needs.
  
• Participate in CBF selection recruitment, screening, and selection, ensuring inclusivity and diversity.
  
• Identify and engage with participants, assessing their needs and aspirations and jointly design strategies to help them realize their dreams.
  
• Collaborate with other project staff and partners to develop and implement operational plans and detailed strategies for the effective implementation of Youth in Work interventions.
  
• Collect and maintain accurate records of participant profiles, progress, and achievements.
  
• Monitor the progress and performance of the participants, providing feedback and assistance as needed to ensure their successful completion of the program.
  
• Prepare reports on program activities, including success stories, document achievements, challenges, and lessons learned for Program management and stakeholders.