Youth Business Skills Training Expert at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

• To develop a 14 hour youth-oriented business development training. Must be a combination of businesses skills and “personal initiative” attitude based curriculum.
• To conduct the developed training over the course of 2 days for youth in the East and Horn of Africa region
• To provide one-one-one coaching support for the youth entrepreneurs during the incubator
• To develop 12 prompts for follow up by the programme team via WhatsApp (2 per month for 6 months). All competitors will be in one WhatsApp group to share experiences/encouragement.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

COMPETENCIES

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2)

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• University and/or higher degree in international business, international relations, social sciences, law, or migration studies.
• Experience in developing entrepreneurship curriculum
• experience in delivering entrepreneurship curriculum
• Experience working with youth entrepreneurs
• Excellent knowledge of private sector dynamics
• Knowledge of contemporary developments in private sector engagement
• Excellent ability in writing mapping reports

LANGUAGES

• Excellent command of English, required. Fluency in Kenyan/Ugandan/Ethiopian local languages an advantage