Historique
The Youth Economic Empowerment project aims to support the Government and the people of Yemen during the unprecedented transition, addressing youth unemployment as one of the root causes of conflict. The project will build on capacities and lessons learnt from the pilot phase. Strategic partnerships will be further strengthened to support institutionalization of the 3x6 approach, and prepare for scaling up of the piloted innovative tools to achieve catalytic impact while at the same time actively engaging the Government, the private sector, micro-finance institutions and donors to work together with a common goal, building the resilience of Yemeni youth for economic revitalization and paving the path for inclusive and sustainable development.
Devoirs et responsabilités
The Field Manager will work under the guidance and supervision of the CTA of the Youth Economic Empowerment Project.Specific responsibilities include the following:
- Support the implementation of the project, “Youth Economic Empowerment Project" in Aden and Abyan, focusing on the achievement of the results;
- Cooperate with central/local institutions to manage/implement the project and bring results expected;
- Build a strong relationship with local partners and youth target groups;
- Prepare meetings for the project with all involved parties (government, UN system, technical partners, civil society, private sectors, youth organizations, etc;
- Follow-up on the necessary materials and administration needed to set up all activities;
- Monitor the implementation and progress of project in the field;
- Coordination of youth activities at central and decentralized levels and represents the project before the partners when required;
- Support the creation of themes, the organization and evaluation of the training sessions proposed for the project;
- Coordinate with the private sector in Aden and all those related to incubate YEEP beneficiaries to ensure their businesses sustainability;
- Mapping NGOs in Aden to select the best for project implementation;
- Establish contact with the training centers and relevant institutions regarding job placement scheme;
- Initiate consultations with SFD mainly in Aden and Abyan to establish partnership to implement 3x6 in these governorates;
- Assist with the coordination of employment related events/activities; career fairs/ national and local youth entrepreneurs etc;
- Represent the project before the partners when required;
- Facilitate the monitoring and evaluation missions;
- Support the recruitment of project staff if any;
- Document and disseminate information on best practices, lesson learned and success stories;
- Analyzes data and prepares minutes of meetings and progress reports as needed;
- Coordinate and work closely with the staff of UNDP Aden office in implementing other relevant projects in the south;
- Perform any other tasks as required.
Compétences
- Excellent analytical and report writing skills;
- Excellent partnership building, communication and management skills to work with the private sector, government institutions, NGOs, and development partners;
- The ability to solve problems and take the appropriate decision;
- Proficiency in computer software application, report preparation, and data management;
- Hardworking, commitment, ability to communicate and self- motivated person;
- Good interpersonal Skills;
- Attention to details.
Qualifications et expériences requises
Education:- Master Degree in business management or any other related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of Proven and solid experience of youth employment; knowledge of economic actors in Aden and Abyan governorates;
- A bachelor degree with two additional years of qualifying experience will be accepted in lieu of the master degree;
- Professional experience with UN agencies or other international organizations would be an asset;
- Good experience in IT and information system is an asset;
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills;
- Experience with IDP's.
- Usage of English and Arabic is required.