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Strong Candidate Identified

The Quality Measures™ Center for Program Assessment and Technical Assistance has an opening for a Quality Measures Facilitator (Casual III), reporting to the Quality Measures (QM ) Project Director within the School Improvement Portfolio in the US Division. The Quality Measures Facilitator provides expert group facilitation and skilled technical assistance to teams of principal preparation program faculty and partners engaged in using Quality Measures™ tools and protocols to conduct analytic program self-studies as part of an overall continuous program improvement strategy.

EDC casual employees generally work as needed.  A casual position receives statutory benefits of Social Security contributions, Medicare contributions, unemployment insurance, worker’s compensation insurance and sick leave.  A casual position ends when work is complete.

The person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. The job requires adherence to EDC policies & procedures.

The Quality Measures Facilitatorprovides professional development training and technical assistance, contributing further to the organization’s intellectual capital, and developing name recognition as a leader in the field. This may involve:

• plan and facilitate in person and virtual meetings with adult groups of varying size
• develop resources and facilitation techniques
• needs assessment--plan and strategize
• troubleshoot problems
• deliver high-visibility presentations
• write or contribute to funding proposals
• network and communicate on behalf of Quality Measures
• oversee quality and compliance 

Qualifications

This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills. Specific requirements:

Education

• Master’s degree with 7–10 years related experience in educational leadership, or
• PhD with 2–4 years related experience 

Skills & Experience

• Comfort with in-person and virtual meetings and facilitation
• Demonstrated skill at facilitation, communication, collaboration, and relationship building
• Prior experience in school leadership training and preparation
• Successful completion of Quality Measures program self-study process
• Ability to travel periodically, including overnight stays

Travel

The person in this position is expected to travel occasionally within the state of Texas in order to co-facilitate the Quality Measures program self-study process for cohorts of Texas-based principal preparation program teams. The Quality Measures Facilitator is responsible for building a trusting relationship with their assigned program team and guiding their team through the Quality Measures self-study process over the course of about four months. This is a casual employment position that makes up approximately 3% level of effort.

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*Strong candidate identified*

The STEM and Workforce Success (SWS) Portfolio has an opening for a Training & Technical Assistance Associate II, reporting to the Director of the GLOBE Implementation Office’s Community Engagement and Support. This position will support the NASA GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) program through technical support and training as well as supporting the Help Desk for the GLOBE Implementation Office.

The SWS Portfolio builds and operates programs that help people develop the foundational skills and competencies needed for success in STEM education and career pathways. We are currently seeking a training and technical assistance associate II to support a range of activities within this large and complex global science education program. The GLOBE program promotes scientific literacy and building connections between people passionate about the environment. GLOBE has three primary goals: increasing environmental awareness, contributing to increased scientific understanding of the Earth and supporting improved student achievement in science and mathematics. The ideal candidate will be extremely organized, exceptionally professional, have a can-do attitude, be fluent in in one or more of the Official UN languages besides English, and have strong written and oral communications skills. In addition, the ideal candidate will have international experience in STEM education, experience with technology applications including different ticketing system platforms, and above all will be enthusiastic about STEM education.

You will:

• Expand outreach to potential program partners and strengthen relations with GLOBE community members
• Lead dissemination of information about and provide training about the GLOBE program and protocols
• Consult with GLOBE community members
• Develop and deliver presentations and plan and execute large international meetings
• Facilitate project teamwork and feedback exchanges
• Coordinate contract and quality adherence
• Coordinate administrative and logistical tasks

Qualifications

Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree required

Skills & Experience:

• 7–10 years related experience in the disciplinary area, science or STEM education, training, and technical assistance
• Strong technology skills and experience with a range of technology applications, including experience with different ticketing system platforms
• International work experience (global awareness and experience working with people from different backgrounds and nationalities)
• Fluency in one or more of the Official UN languages besides English

Preferred Education, Skills & Experience:

• Master's degree
• Prior project leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience supporting STEM education internationally

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The Early Childhood Portfolio in EDC’s US Division has an opening for a Senior Training & Technical Assistance Associate, for the National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment (NCASE).

Funded by the Office of Child Care, NCASE provides training and technical assistance to state, territory, and Tribal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) lead agencies and their designated networks, which include the statewide afterschool networks, State Education Agencies, provider associations, and Child Care Resource and Referral agencies. The goal of NCASE is to ensure that school-age children in working families of low income have increased access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning experiences that contribute to their overall development and academic achievement.

NCASE is seeking an expert in the field of out-of-school time (OST) and school-age care to join our team who can: support training and technical assistance, contribute to resource development, track state and national school-age child care policies and initiatives, and facilitate virtual and in-person workshops, meetings, and conference sessions. 

The Senior Training and Technical Assistance Associate works collaboratively as a member of the NCASE Training and Technical Assistance team to develop and provide training and technical assistance, contribute to resource development, track state and national school-age child care policies and initiatives, and facilitate virtual and in-person workshops, meetings, and conference sessions.   This role will contribute to the organization’s intellectual capital, developing name recognition as a leader in the field, and taking on assignments that have high visibility and large potential new business impact.

You will:

• Build knowledge and capacity of organizations and staff  
• Advise, consult and collaborate with senior management and project staff to provide information on new concepts associated with expanding existing products &/or programs 
• Guide feedback exchanges; provide expertise to others 
• Expand contacts and strengthen client relations; develop business and professional relationships by communicating technical information to professional or civic communities, government agencies, “stakeholders” or institutions 
• Troubleshoot complex problems and coordinate solutions 
• May provide administrative supervision or direction to junior staff  
• Co-design and implement technical assistance offerings, including  peer learning opportunities, individualized technical assistance, webinars, conferences, and funder-sponsored events 
• Travel to related conferences and events 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a recognized leader who brings deep knowledge and expertise in national and state supports for OST. Applicants should have direct experience and knowledge of quality afterschool and summer programs; experience in training, technical assistance, and coaching for both practitioners and system leaders; understanding and knowledge of state child care and education systems – including quality and licensing systems – and how to support coordination and collaboration; and general education and child care policy knowledge.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or Psychology or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills & Experience:

• 15 Years experience in OST practice and policy
• Proven expertise in online facilitation of peer learning, training, consulting, and state systems building  
• Solid experience working with computer applications, including the MS Office 365 Suite, Sharepoint, project management tools, Zoom, interactive e-learning tools, and in conducting Internet research 
• Experience working in or with state government agencies 

Preferred Education, Skills & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Education or Psychology with 10 years experience in OST practice and policy 
• Knowledge of state implementation of the Child Care and Development Fund

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The Early Childhood Portfolio, inside EDC’s US Division is looking for a part-time First 10 Team Facilitator (Sr. Training & Technical Assistance Associate) to join the First 10 Initiative to provide support to First 10 communities. This position is anticipated to work 20 hours per week and could be based in one of our EDC offices (Waltham, MA, DC, NY, or Chicago) or be a US-based telecommuter. Travel is required.

First 10 engages elementary schools, districts, early childhood programs, and community agencies in building systems of support for children and families. Approximately 40 communities in seven states are implementing the First 10 model, and we are adding new communities every year. The national First 10 Network encourages learning and exchange across all our member communities. For more information, see the First 10 approach and this kit of introductory resources.

The First 10 Team Facilitator (Sr. Training & Technical Assistance Associate) provides technical assistance to community partnerships, contributing further to the organization’s intellectual capital and developing name recognition as a leader in the field.

You will:

• Guide facilitation of adult learning.
• Facilitate local First 10 teams as they develop and implement First 10 plans. Teams meet virtually approximately every 3 weeks and in person, quarterly, as circumstances allow. Additional meetings as needed. 
• Participate in internal staff meetings and monthly First 10 Network meetings.
• Research, assess community assets and needs, plan, strategize, and develop presentations.
• Conceptualize and lead product dissemination, evaluation, and customization.
• Advise, consult and collaborate with senior management and project staff to improve and expand existing products &/or programs.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education & experience in related field

Skills & Experience:

• 7–10 years related experience in the disciplinary area (education, training, curriculum design, consulting, development) with at least 5 years experience in early care and education, elementary school education, health, and/or social services
• Familiarity with with prekindergarten teaching and learning and/or elementary school and teaching and learning
• Keen interest in cross-sector community collaboration for children and families.
• Strong strategic planning, presentation, and facilitation skills and skilled at using multiple platforms, including Zoom.

Preferred Education, Skills & Experience:

• Masters’s degree or equivalent combination of education & experience in related field

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The International Development Division has an opening for a Business Development Pricing Manager (Finance Manager II), reporting to Associate Director, Cost and Pricing.  We are searching for candidates to work in any of the corporate offices located in Washington, D.C., Waltham, MA, New York, NY, Chicago, IL, or as a telecommuter.

The role:

The person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. The job requires adherence to EDC policies and procedures.

The Business Development (BD) Pricing Manager (Finance manager II) will be responsible for supporting the Business Development Team in cost proposal development and compliance.

You will:

The BD Pricing Manager (Finance Manager II) will work closely with the Associate Director, Cost and Pricing to manage cost proposals:

• Works with BD team and technical staff to create and/or review budgets and budget notes for new proposals
• Works with proposal team to develop and implement the proposal timeline, deadlines, and assignment of duties
• Serves as liaison with Accounting, HR and Office of Sponsored Programs (Contracts Office) to facilitate budget development, the proposal process, and project/division financial management processes for cost proposal approval, sign off and compliance with EDC policies and practices
• Prepares other administrative components of proposals, including standard forms, certifications, cost share documentation, subcontractor documentation, etc.
• Reviews subcontractor budgets and assists in negotiations with them
• Conducts pre-award research on country specific costs related to travel, local staff salaries, fringe benefits, operating costs, participant costs, etc.
• Develops and/or modifies cost proposal templates to ensure consistency within IDD/EDC for proposal submissions
• Submits all proposal materials in a timely manner to Office of Sponsored Programs (Contracts) for their review
• Assists in the final production of all proposal materials and ensures compliance with RFP/RFA instructions
• Organizes hard copy and electronic resources for proposal development as well as final submissions (including contracts database).

The BD Pricing Manager (Finance Manager II) is expected to:

• Facilitate efficiency through teamwork and feedback exchanges
• Multitask and respond to and adapt to changing business needs, prioritize and manage workload under tight deadlines
• Work well in a fast-paced, international team environment
• Be able and willing to travel internationally as needed

Qualifications

This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in accounting or finance required

Required skills/experience:

• 6-8 years substantial and progressive budgeting, accounting and financial management experience
• Experience supporting international offices
• Experience with project-based profit or non-profit organization
• Knowledge of regulatory and financial reporting requirements under cooperative agreements and contracts of federal and non-federal funders required, specifically USAID (other funders may include CDC, World Bank, FCDO, etc.)
• Demonstrable proficiency in a variety of accounting systems and related computer applications (proficiency in Microsoft Excel required)
• Strong analytical and numerical skills and aptitude for details and accuracy
• Ability to take initiative and to manage multiple tasks with competing deadline
• Must work well independently and in team environment

Preferred skills/experience:

• Experience in donor-funded programs environment, including financial reporting, analysis, business development, cost proposal management, and budgeting
• Proficiency/familiarity with Deltek CostPoint 

Language:

• Fluency in English is required. Professional proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic is preferred.

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Description du poste

1. Contexte

Dans la cadre de la mise en œuvre de la politique nationale de la formation professionnelle et des réformes des curricula engagées depuis 2015, plusieurs rencontres ont eu lieu allant dans le sens de favoriser un système de formation professionnelle intégrant les priorités des secteurs économiques porteurs.

Les diverses rencontres avec les chefs d’entreprises, particulièrement dans les secteurs de l’hôtellerie, de la restauration et du tourisme, de la production industrielle, du bâtiment et travaux publics, et du transport et de la logistique ont mis un accent particulier sur la formation par alternance, gage de l’efficacité externe de ce mode de formation parce qu’associant les employeurs dans la formation des apprenants.

La République de Djibouti est un pays à fort potentiel économique disposant également d’un potentiel touristique et une infrastructure hôtelière, un secteur de bâtiment et travaux publics en croissance et la régionalisation du secteur de transport et logistique indéniables qui nécessitent à être exploiter et à développer pour soutenir la croissance économique du pays.

La direction générale de l’enseignement technique et professionnelle (DG ETFP) fait face aux nombreux défis, tels que la demande de main d’œuvre qualifiés mais aussi l’évolution fulgurante des métiers. Elle ne peut pas couvrir et s’adapter simultanément à l’évolution des métiers de toutes les formations dispensées, l’acquisition des équipements et des technologies en constante évolution et le changement des référentiels inhérent et autres défis qui pèsent sur les formations. D’où la nécessité de développer les formations techniques et professionnelles du ministère de l’Éducation nationale et de la formation professionnelle (MENFOP) qui ont une durée minimum de 9 mois en alternance pour former des futurs professionnels compétents avec l’expérience pratique liés à la demande du secteur privé. Cette formation duale est donc économique pour la DG ETFP, offre un réel apprentissage pour l’élève et un futur professionnel potentiel pour l’entreprise.

Ainsi pour améliorer l’adéquation éducation-emploi à Djibouti, EDC en collaboration avec le MENFOP va recruter un consultant international pour l’élaboration d’une approche à la formation en alternance adaptée au contexte de Djibouti pour les formations professionnelles liées aux besoins économiques du pays.

2. Objectif Général

Développer une approche à la formation en alternance qui peut être appliquée aux formations de l’Enseignement Technique et de la Formation Professionnelle (ETFP) dans les différents secteurs, faire des recommandations de filières les plus adaptées pour la formation en alternance, et accompagner le MENFOP à appliquer cette approche dans la révision des curricula identifiés.

3. Tâches et Responsabilités

• Faire une évaluation de l’apprentissage pratique au sein des filières de l’ETFP à Djibouti.ville et dans des régions pertinentes de Djibouti ; identifier des opportunités pour une approche de formation en alternance adaptée au contexte de Djibouti. (4 semaines à Djibouti)
• Faire une évaluation ex-ante des filières de formation existantes et les secteurs concernés pour les possibilités d’alternance. (Pendant le séjour à Djibouti)
• Recommander, en collaboration avec les équipes du MENFOP, des filières ou programmes les plus adaptés pour l’intégration de l’alternance, prenant en considération la possibilité de mettre en œuvre une alternance dans tous les établissements de l’ETFP (même dans les régions) qui offrent ces formations. (Pendant le séjour à Djibouti)
• Discuter avec le MENFOP, le secteur privé et les parties prenantes pour une alternance adaptée à la réalité socioéconomique du pays pour les programmes identifiés. (Pendant le séjour à Djibouti)
• Discuter avec le secteur privé des modalités et des procédures de l’alternance, y compris la justification pour aller vers une formation en alternance. (Pendant le séjour à Djibouti)
• Développer les modalités et procédures relatives à la formation par alternance, y compris l’argumentation de la pertinence d’un mode de formation en alternance et une définition de la mise en œuvre de l’approche.  (Pendant le séjour à Djibouti + 3 jours à distance)
• Élaborer, en collaboration avec les équipes du MENFOP, un cadre de concertation entre les parties prenantes pour mettre en œuvre une formation en alternance efficace, y compris une convention type entre le MENFOP et les entreprises pour la mise en œuvre de la formation en alternance. (Pendant le séjour à Djibouti + 2 jours à distance)
• Accompagner à distance les commissions de rédactions des curriculums (CRC) à la révision des maquettes, des référentiels et des processus d’examens des programmes en alternance avec le concours des entreprises qui seront engagées dans la formation en alternance. (12 jours à distance)
• Planifier et valider le processus de mise en œuvre. (2 jours à distance)
• Développer une formation des enseignants et des tuteurs en entreprises sur la nouvelle approche et les curricula révisés, et accompagner les équipes du MENFOP à mettre en œuvre ces formations. (2 jours à distance + voyage de 2 semaines)
• Développer avec les équipes du MENFOP et du projet une approche et un plan détaillé avec les enseignants(es) disciplinaires et les conseiller(ères) pédagogique sur le suivi d’apprentissage, avec l’élaboration d’un chronogramme des suivis d’apprentissage en période de classe et en entreprises. (Pendant deuxième voyage + 2 jours à distance)
• Rester disponible aux équipes du MENFOP et du projet pour toute question qui survient pendant la mise en œuvre de la nouvelle approche sur la formation en alternance. (2 jours à distance)

4. Résultats attendus

• Une approche à la formation en alternance adaptée au contexte de Djibouti et argumenter de la pertinence du modèle de formation en alternance choisie ;
• L’intégration de l’approche de formation en alternance dans des programmes des formations techniques et professionnelle identifiés.
• Un texte créant un cadre de concertation entre les acteurs intervenants dans la formation en alternance diffusée ;
• Des réunions de concertation entre les entreprises qui feront parties des programmes en alternance et la DGETFP et l’IGETFP organisée ;
• Des enseignants et des tuteurs en entreprises bien informés et orientés sur leurs rôles dans les curricula révisés intégrant l’approche en alternance 
• Une approche de formation en alternance exécutée
• Un suivi d’apprentissage élaboré

5. Démarche d’action

Pour atteindre les objectifs fixés, les travaux engagés impliqueront non seulement le MENFOP en charge de l’ETFP, mais également les entreprises ou les institutions étatiques en charge des secteurs concernés. Les travaux seront axés à ce titre sur :

• L’organisation des discussions sur le programme de formation en alternance avec les parties prenantes.
• L’harmonisation des périodes d’apprentissage en théorie et en pratique par filière de formation sélectionnées.
• Le réaménagement des programmes de formations ;
• La désignation des établissements et des programmes pilotes qui vont accueillir la formation en alternance ;
• La formation des personnes impliquées dans la mise en œuvre des formations en alternance.

Qualifications

Profil de l’expert

Pour cette mission, le profil recherché est un expert de la formation en alternance dans l’enseignement technique et professionnelle avec les critères essentiels suivants :

• Formation universitaire en économie de l’éducation, ingénierie de formation, ou un programme similaire
• Minimum de 10 ans d’expérience sur le développement des programmes de formations professionnelles avec l’intégration de l’apprentissage pratique, et plus particulièrement de l’expérience démontrée dans la mise en œuvre de dispositifs de formation en alternance, particulièrement en Afrique et/ou des pays francophones
• Bonne connaissance du fonctionnement et des spécificités du secteur privé, en Afrique notamment
• Maitrise des grands enjeux juridiques, économiques et sociaux des pays en développement et particulièrement les secteurs économique et domaines de formations concernées.
• Par préférence pouvoir parler, lire et écrire couramment en français.
• Connaissances souhaitées des formations techniques et professionnelles, de la politique nationale, et du tissu économique de Djibouti.

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LTLGP is a global education learning system for USAID and its partners to enhance thought leadership and education program quality. Our vision is to elevate the experience of the field by providing avenues for local, regional, and global knowledge generation and sharing.  We do this by bringing USAID together with international and local implementing partners, researchers, donors, private sector actors, representatives of other education networks, and partner country government leaders in a system of global learning networks and hubs. These three global Learning Networks, the USAID Education in Crisis and Conflict Network (ECCN), the USAID Global Reading Network (GRN), and a new USAID Higher Education Learning Network (HELN), create opportunities for members to share and address education needs while benefiting from and contributing to a global community of learning. As the Leading Through Learning Global Platform expands, we will regionalize this global learning by convening regional hubs to facilitate further exchanges and activities.

The USAID Leading Through Learning Global Platform (LTLGP) project has an opening for a part-time Communications Officer (International Local Specialist). The Communications Officer's level of effort (LOE) is 50% time, ideally living in and/or having strong network connections within theLatin America and Caribbean Region. There is no relocation coverage. Please note that this position will be remote.

The Communications Officer (International Local Specialist) will provide communications and outreach support to LTLGP’s LAC Regional Hub. They will play a critical role in implementing the LTLGP communications’ strategy and customizing it for the members of the region. They will support information sharing and promote visibility of the hub among USAID and implementing partners in the region.

This position reports to the LAC Regional Hub Coordinator, working together with the Regional Hub Coordinator and the Administration Officer as well as the project communications team to create and schedule content in line with the project’s strategy. The LAC Hub will additionally be supported by the Learning Network Development Director to support the activities of USAID’s learning networks (Global Reading Network, Education in Crisis and Conflict Network, Higher Education Learning Network) and LTLGP chapters in Africa.

You will:

• Develop written and visual communications (social media content, web copy, blogs, articles, briefers, presentations, email blasts), provide content development support and communicating with outside authors as needed.
• Managing the LAC Hub editorial calendar and deploying materials according to the schedule email and social media platforms (LinkedIn, Skype, WhatsApp, GovDelivery, Drupal)
• Ensure alignment of communication products and events with external global events, observances, media moments, branding guidelines, and clearance protocols
• Tracking and reporting on key metrics in communications
• Provide input and review of the LTLGP communications strategy with particular emphasis on LAC audience needs, interests, and preferences based on thoughtful study of LAC-based stakeholders and organizations involved in educational programs
• Collaborate closely and coordinate work with diverse colleagues from Learning Network Chapters, local education groups, clusters, and other regional entities to lead implementation of the strategy
• Collaborate with the other project communication team members to align processes, schedules, content and approvals to best serve the membership and ensure products are aligned with donor, project, and Secretariat practices and protocols

Qualifications

This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of graphic design or related experience 

Skills & Experience:

• Experience working with a variety of technologies, proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel required; Google Workspace; LinkedIn, Sharepoint, Skype, Microsoft Teams, Zoho, Slack, etc.
• 1-2 years of experience publishing professional content via social media
• Demonstrated experience in content development, including graphic design and video production and management as well as editing short highlight clips and interviews also preferred.
• Knowledge of visual design principles and experience using graphic design software. Prior experience working with USAID branding guidelines and 508 compliance preferred.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Familiarity with the field of education, preference for literacy, crisis, higher education, systems, equity, and inclusion.
• Must be able to work within a cross cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure.
• Ability to work hands-on, independently, and within team in difficult work environment
• Professional proficiency (reading, writing, speaking/expressing) in English and Spanish
• Ability to work remotely and, preferably, within the LAC region

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Job Description:

The Livelihoods Officer is the technical staff for USAID Youth Empowerment Activity-(YEA) at the state/county levels. The position will support the training and coaching of the community-based agriculture extension agents on various livelihoods production and selected value chains and other identified income generating activities for the youths. The position will contribute to developing Youth Empowerment Activity–(YEA) training on entrepreneurship and market preparation within agriculture value chain and other Livelihoods. The position holder will support in identifying gaps in agriculture, livelihoods, and entrepreneurship value chain as potential niches for the youths to establish income generating activities by providing specialized products and services by equipping them with the necessary skills through trainings.

This position requires experience, knowledge and very good understanding of youth livelihoods, youth entrepreneurship training and post training support, mentorship, and coaching. It will support linking youths’ entrepreneurship with labor market systems and value chain, small medium business, rural urban supply chain, employment and business start-up regulation, access to finance and institutions in their application to specific situation.

The livelihood officer administratively reports to state zone supervisor and technically to the livelihood coordinator.

The Livelihood Officer will work closely with Anchored organization at respective state/county level to implement the results area two objectives.

1. Mobilize and train youth that are participants of Pathway one and two under objective one.

1. On Agro-pastoral practices (improved crops and vegetable production, animal and poultry production, fisheries, beekeeping and gum Arabic collection and marketing)
2. Train youth on resilience approaches/climate smart agriculture
3. Train youths on employability through vocational skills enhancement and support Vocational Skills Training -VST graduates.

1. Using recommendations from labor market assessment report, the livelihood officer improves youth in-come generation opportunities through provision of start-up grants, start-up kits, Agro-pastoral resources to start business. (This could be individual or groups)
2. Support improvement of existing youths’ livelihoods or new youth’s livelihood entrepreneurship small businesses. Be responsible for building strong links between youth, YLSOs, the youth corps and livelihood support including strengthening relationship and work-based learning opportunities between youth participating in learning and skill training that results in improved Agro pastoral practices, smart climate agriculture.

To achieve the objective of the position the Livelihood officer will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities.

General programming and program operations

1. Lead youths’ engagement through youths’ mobilization, identification, and youths’ selection processes
2. Participate in the design and implementation of agriculture and livelihood related survey and assessments in the USAID Youth Empowerment Activity-(YEA)project areas.
3. Contribute to program design, planning, and implementation through working with both administrative and technical supervisor.
4. Develop and deliver youth livelihoods training to agriculture extension workers at the state.
5. Lead the state partners in facilitating the implementation of start-up grants and start-up kits in the USAID YouthEmpowerment Activity-(YEA)operational areas.
6. Work closely with YSLOs trainers and youth corps leaders because this activity builds on the work ready now and be your own boss training provided to youth. It takes place in classrooms and supports youth to implement learning in their communities.
7. Work closely with USAID projects, Partners, and Anchored Organizations.
8. Provide guidance and direction on post-training activities on the youth empowerment activity sites by providing inputs and technical knowledge to YSLOs as well as youth corps leaders especially in relation to strengthening access and opportunities for youth to participate in the local market, value chain and livelihood activities.
9. Responsible for implementation of specific youth related livelihood and business plans and activities at community sites
10. Work closely with agriculture extension agents and youth and Youth Empowerment Activity –(YEA) communication department to document success stories and best practices.
11. Responsible for the implementation of youth saving groups, vegetable producer groups, staple crops producer groups, fishery -based producer groups, beekeeping producer groups, poultry producer groups, fishery producer groups and gum Arabia collection groups and any other income generating activities that will be identified by the youth in the USAID Youth Empowerment Activity –(YEA) operational areas.
12. Liaise with MEL to conduct post distribution monitoring to ensure that youth entitlements have been adequately accounted for and reconciled the documentation with those issued by finance and services providers.
13. Oversee input warehousing through coordinating with logistics in the state, at distribution points ensuring that all commodities, inputs/goods arriving at any given time are properly accounted for with systems in place.
14. Responsible for facilitation of business plans training to the youth and support youth in developing feasible and profitable business plans.
15. Works with USAID partners to facilitate logistics of start-up livelihood inputs and ensure accountability of these start-up livelihood inputs.
16. Contribute to regular reporting on achievements and challenges related to the USAID Youth Empowerment Activity –(YEA).
17. Participate in facilitating and coordinating Youth Empowerment Activity –(YEA) activities within the team and Anchored organization departments to maximize YEA resources at the state.
18. Submit high quality and analytical USAID Youth Empowerment Activity –(YEA) weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress reports against the work plan to technical supervisor with derivation from the work plans.
19. Performs any other duties as deemed necessary by his/her supervisor.

Capacity Building

Responsible for the capacity building for agriculture field extension workers, YLSOs and youth groups and cooperatives.

Coordination 

• With support from the livelihood sector effectively coordinate with USAID Youth Empowerment Activity –(YEA) consortium partners during program implementation period.
• Ensure that livelihood activities implementation is properly coordinated with other results areas in the state.
• Ensure Anchored organization and other USAID partners are properly coordinated at the state.
• Promote and always ensure a pragmatic and efficient dialogue as well as networking with local institutions, private sectors, national and international NGOs, and local authorities.
• Liaise with relevant technical line ministries/departments during Youth Empowerment Activity –(YEA) implementation I.e., ministry of Agriculture and livestock and fishery, cooperatives, and rural development.

MEL

• Work closely with the monitoring team on monitoring and evaluation tools for livelihood activities in coordination with MEL TEAM and line manager.
• Facilitate qualitative and quantitative monitoring of Youth Empowerment Activity –(YEA) through team meetings, post -assistance visits regular reporting and other monitoring tools.
• Identify success stories for official documentation and communication purposes.
• Document lessons learnt and innovations for scaling up to improve programing and further intervention.

Representation

• If requested by zone supervisor, the livelihood officer represents EDC in livelihood working groups or inter agency meetings at the state.
• Represent and where necessary advocate on behalf of EDC with local authorities and line ministries/departments at state.

Duty Station:

The Livelihood Officer’swill be based in the EDC office in Central Equatoria, Eastern Equatoria, Jonglei, Unity, Upper Nile, and Western Bahr el Ghazal.

Qualifications

Qualification:

TheLivelihood Officer’sshall have at a minimum of the following qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural science, Agribusiness, Cooperative, Entrepreneurship Development, Rural development with specialized training in Food Security and Livelihoods related fields.

Experience and technical competencies:

• At least 5 years’ experience in implementing Livelihoods and Food Security related interventions.
• Experience in youth related economic empowerment in similar activities will be an added benefit.
• Experience in agriculture, agropastoral farmer field school approach is a key.
• Experience in agriculture and livelihoods intervention using the value chains and value links approaches. 
• Experience is working with multidisciplinary teams and effective coordination capacity with internal and external teams.

Essential skills

• Very good analytical skills and communication skills
• Training and facilitation skills with very good understanding of adult learning approaches and principles
• Planning and report writing skills.
• Very good computer skills (excel, word, PowerPoint, outlook, Teams, zoom etc.)
• Excellent people/social skills at all levels with good cultural sensitivity and able to work in multicultural environments.
• Motorbike riding skills with valid riding/driving license will be added advantage.

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