Youth Skills Development Advisor

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in
the Netherlands nearly 50 years ago, We have built along-term, local
presence in 38 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our
global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge
and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to
basic services - empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

Background .
SNV has worked in Tanzania since the 1971 and currently has offices in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Arusha, Sumbawanga and Iringa. In alignment with our
Corporate Strategy; SNV Tanzania focuses 'Qn 'three sectors namely

Agriculture, Renewable Energy and Water, Hyg.iene and Sanitation (WaSH).

SNV Tanzania is currently implementing a portfolio of agricultural projects .
with various partners and donors to strengthen value chain actors in red
meat, dairy, edible oil seeds anti staple foods as well as promoting. inclusive
business arrangements between smallholder farmers and large enterprises.
The objective is to. enhance food security, improve the livelihoods of
smallholders, and .strength the environmental sustainability of agricultural
production in the face of a changing climate .

Project Summary
SNV works with local based development partners, other civil society
organizations, government institutions and businesses to develop the capacities of
local communities. SNV, with funding from the Swiss Agency for Development and.
. Cooperation (SDC), will run a 31 month project (February 2016-July 2018) that
aims to stimulate Opportunities for Youth Employment (OYE) in the Central
Corridor of Tanzania. This is. an expansion of the current MasterCard
Foundation-funded DYE project that SNV has been implementing since 2013. The
project will connect approximately 6,060• rural youth. (aged 18-30 years) to
potentially interesting employment opportunities in the agriculture (crops and
livestock), renewable energy (solar, biogas, improved cook stoves, and
briquettes), and water & sanitation (rural water supply and latrines) sectors,
as employees and entrepreneurs. The p'roject's geographical focus encompasses
the regions of Dodoma, Singida, Manyara, Tabora, and Shinyanga•.

Overview of the Position
The Youth Skills. Development Advisor wil.1 be based in Dodoma and form
part of the SDC Opportunities for Youth Employment (DYE) implementation
team operating in the Central Corridor of Tanzania (Dodoma, Manyara,
Singida, Shinyanga, and Tabora Regions). The advisor is expected to lead
the youth skills development component of the project related to basic life
skills, technical skills, ICT skills, leadership skills, internships, mentorship,
and career guidance, aiming to increase the employability of youth for
(self)-employment in the Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Water &
Lead the process of aligning appropriate training providers,
methodologies, and training curricula with the identified concrete
market-based opportunities and youth skills gaps for youth-led
enterprise development and (self)-employment in the three sectors of
SNV, and within the 5 regions of the Central Corridor,
Provide support to, and manage Local'Service Providers (LSPs)
contracted by SNV for implementation of the skills development
Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of project activities
Maintain close coordination with other SNV colleagues working In the
RE, AG, and WaSH sectors in Tanzania.

The advisor. will work in close coordination with other aYE team's
in-country to identify and harmonise skills development and training
opportunities and methodologies, and contribute to learning/knowledge
development.
To support job placement and match-making between skills
development and demand irom prospective employers.. .
To contribute to annual, quarterly, and monthly project planning and reporting
Requirements
1. SA or Master's degree in any field relevant to youth skills development.
2. Demonstrated ability to design and deliver effective interventions in
. youth ,skills' development, with a minimum 3. years of relevant work
experience:
3 .. Knowledge of. Tanzanian education policies and institutions, especially
related to vocational skills development. .
5. Affinity with engaging ~productive sectors in skills development
strategies for out-of-school youth.
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
6. Computer literacy (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

5. Excellent interpersonal skills including patience, diplomacy, Willingness
to listen and respect for colleagues and outside contacts
6. Passion for working with the youth.
Desired Skills and attitude

1. A proactive and entrepreneurial individual who .will explore and develop innovative approaches to achieve impact and results;
2. Visionary and able to strategically inspire and energize the project team;

1. Excellent social! networking Skills, ability to engage with government,
private sector and civil society;

1. Analytical skills combined with a practical and pragmatic approach
oriented towards lasting results;
2. Strong interpersonal and influence skills and experience of working in .
a matrix organization;

1. Good team player, pragmatic, negotiator with solution orientated
approach, with leadership, coaching and self-reflection skills;

1. Readiness to live, work and travel in rural districts with minimal
amenities;
. 8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in English and
Kiswahili, including reporting and presentation skills. .
Languages: Fluent in English and Kiswahili
Duty station: Dodoma, Tanzania
Contract Type: National Staff Employee
Contract Duration: Two years
Desired Start Date: 1 st February 2016

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

How to apply?
Please send your application letter and CV, together with an indication of your current salary and compensation package, via TanzaniaHR@snvworld.org
before 30th January 2016