Training and Development Specialist,Vacancy at IREX in Kampala,Uganda

Post:Training and Development Specialist,
Organization:IREX
Location:Kampala
 Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative, Uganda
General Information
Division: Education Programs Division
Reports To: Project Director
Position Summary
IREX is currently seeking a Training and Development Specialist for a Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative in Uganda. The program aims to address exploitative child labor among youth (15-18) by helping them to develop marketable skills to secure employment, and by supporting their engagement as leaders in their local communities.

This position is contingent on funding.

Eligibility: Ugandan citizens are encouraged to apply

Duties & Responsibilities

•     Provide creative vision, technical design, and implementation oversight to the training and development component of this youth development program.
•     Oversee and contribute technical input on youth development training; oversee and develop the creation of appropriate training curriculum for youth and youth-serving professionals.
•     Support the formation of and activities for youth-serving organizations and networks.
•     Ensure that activities and milestones are implemented on track and that deliverables are of high quality.
•     Contribute to the development of annual plans, work plans, and reports.
•     Manage project staff and implementing partners.
•     Maintain effective working relationships with local partners and stakeholders, including government officials.

Qualifications

•     Minimum of three years of experience in a leadership position responsible for developing livelihoods, training, and development interventions.
•     Experience with the technical aspects related to the Applicant's proposed strategy, including skills training, employment generation, entrepreneurship, alternative/additional income generation, youth employment, and social protection, as applicable.
•     Experience in projects promoting leadership development.
•     Understanding of youth empowerment and development issues.
•     Experience working successfully with government agencies and private organizations engaged in promoting youth empowerment and development, including the provision of livelihoods and social services.
•     Experience working with employers' organizations, trade unions, or other civil society organizations.
•     Outstanding English communication skills, both written and oral

Application Deadline: 8/30/2013 How to Apply
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1376862378394