Recruitment of 1 Youth Employment Apprenticeship Specialist for Asella city

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) (Consulting Services - Individual Consultant Selection) The Oromia Bureau of Industry and Enterprise invites qualified and eligible applicants for the position of Youth Employment Apprenticeship Specialist under the Urban Productive Safety Net and Jobs Project (UPSNJP) financed by the World Bank. Positions #1: Youth Employment Specialist for the following cities City Required No. Reference Number Ambo 1 ET-OROMIA-OJCVB/AMBO-573676-CS-INDV Asella 1 ET-OROMIA-OJCVB/ASELLA-573672-CS-INDV Bishoftu 1 ET-OROMIA-OJCVB/BISHOFTU-573663-CS-INDV Nekemte 1 ET-OROMIA-OJCVB/NEKEMTE-573668-CS-INDV Sheger (Sebeta & Burayu Work Stations) 2 ET-OROMIA-OJCVB/SHEGER-573659-CS-INDV Role and KEY RESPONSIBILITIES of the positions Develop a city-level annual work plan and budget for youth employment activities. Identify and map potential host employers (private companies, NGOs, and public institutions) for the Apprenticeship Program. Design outreach strategies to recruit eligible vulnerable youth according to project guidelines. Facilitate the matching process between youth interests/skills and employer needs. Draft and manage Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between the project, host employers, and apprentices. Organize and deliver pre-apprenticeship orientation and soft skills training (e.g., work ethics, communication, Life skill). Ensure the timely payment of stipends or subsidies to participants. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Economics, Management, Sociology, Development Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, or related fields. Experience: Minimum 5 years (Bachelor's) or 3 years (Master's) relevant experience in youth employment, apprenticeship, internship, labor market, or related development programs. Experience in donor-funded projects is an advantage with Fluency in