Youth Skill Development Officer at Development Expertise Center (DEC)

Development Expertise Center (DEC)

  • Ethiopia
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
The Youth Skill Development Officer is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring young women-focused skill development initiatives. aimed at enhancing employability, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance. ensure the implementation of agroeconomics, agribusiness, and livelihood opportunities to improve rural young women’s participation in sustainable development.Specific Responsibilities
  • Plan and implement Rural Young Women skill development activities, focusing on agribusiness, agro-processing, cooperative development, and entrepreneurship.
  • Assess young Women’s skill gaps and promote vocational and market-driven training aligned with local economic opportunities.
  • Facilitates and/ or provides soft skills training and facilitates employment linkage in collaboration with other officers and advisors.
  • Facilitate linkages between Rural Young Women and value chain actors (farmers, cooperatives, agro-industries, traders, financial institutions).
  • Support Rural Young Women-led agribusiness initiatives, start-ups, and small enterprises with technical and business advisory services.
  • Integrate life skills, financial literacy, and leadership into training programs.
  • Deliver training on agribusiness development, entrepreneurship, and cooperative management.
  • Collect field data, success stories, and best practices to share with the program team.
  • Prepare quality reports on project progress, achievements, and challenges.
  • Collaborate with government offices (Agriculture, Cooperative Promotion, TVET, and Job Creation), universities, and private sector actors to create opportunities for youth.
  • Perform other relevant tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor or management of the organization
Duty Station: Woliso and Mizan AmanRequired No; 2About YouEducational Qualification and ExperienceBA/ MA in Agro-economics, Business, Economics, Agribusiness, Rural Development, or related fields. At least 3 years of experience with Proven experience in youth skills development, agribusiness promotion, entrepreneurship, or value chain development.Additional Skills
  • Excellent report writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to integrity, accountability, and gender inclusion
  • Fluency in English and local language/s
Qualified Female applicants who fulfill the requirements are appreciatedMethod of ApplicationQualified Female applicants who fulfill the requirements are appreciated Closing date: 7/ 9/2025 Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Copies of CV + supporting documents are non-returnable. Any Interested Applicant can apply for only one position by submitting their CV and a copy of the relevant documents Via Email:

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