Project Assistant
Job Purpose:
To support the implementation of the Promoting Youth Employment through Entrepreneurship and Skills Development project. Project Details: With financial and technical assistance from the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ) and the Korean International Corporation Agency (KOICA), the TVET Project Assistant positions are expected to support the implementation of the Promoting Youth Employment through Entrepreneurship and Skills Development project. Specific objectives include.
- Promote youth livelihood opportunities through
formal and self-employment.
- Assist in coordination and support for the
advancement of the goals of KAM’s Industrial Sectors
- Promote formal employment through internships and
matching graduates to job opportunities
- Timely and accurate reports
Qualifications
/Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant
field such as Education, Community Development, M&E, Project
management, Economics, or other social sciences.
- At least 2 years of relevant work experience in a
comparable work environment, working with youth, the industrial /private
sector, and/or Technical Vocational Education and Training institutes
(TVETs).
- Good knowledge of the manufacturing industry
- Excellent relationship management and networking
skills
- Excellent communication (spoken & written)
- Experience working in the implementation region
selected is an added advantage.
- Strong team player with the ability and
willingness to work independently with a high level of initiative and
self-motivation in a dynamic team under minimal supervision.
- Effective organizational skills and attention to
detail
- Good working knowledge of ICT technologies
(related software, phone, email, internet)
Duties and Responsibilities
The specific duties and
responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Create specific strategies for easier and more
effective execution of the TVET program with guidance from the TVET
coordinator.
- Liaise with the KAM chapter committee, KAM
regional officers, and TVET Coordinator to roll out project activities in
the implementation regions.
- Conduct industry mapping to identify industries
for onboarding to the project; engage industries through one-on-one
visits, phone calls, and industry awareness forums on the value of the
private sector supporting skills development and providing jobs for TTI
graduates.
- Follow up on commitments from industries for CBET
industrial attachments, paid internships, and jobs.
- Conduct work readiness and entrepreneurship
training for CBET trainees in implementation regions.
- Develop and maintain a database of CBET graduates
and industries for the project and match the graduates to industries in
the region for paid internships and jobs.
- Support KAM policy advocacy by identifying key
skills issues
- Support TVET project marketing and promotion
activities in the implementation regions.
- Record keeping of all information related to the
project while working closely with the TVET Executive and the Knowledge
Management Officer to ensure all reports have evidence /relevant data.
- Prepare timely regular progress reports.
- Communication to relevant stakeholders and
partners
- Work with KAM and GIZ Communications teams to
design relevant publicity and communications materials.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chief
Executive from time to time
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