Youth Livelihood Specialist(Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development)

 Job Title: Youth Livelihood Specialist
Organization: Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MGLSD)
Project: Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: Friday 25th October 2013
Reports to: Youth Livelihood Programme Manager
About Us:
The Government of Uganda is to implement the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP), under the Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MGLSD). The overall objective of the Programme is to address the escalating problem of Youth Unemployment in Uganda.

Job Summary:
 The Youth Livelihood Specialist will oversee, co-ordinate and guide the implementation of the livelihood component of the programme.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
    Advise the Youth Livelihood Project Manager on effective promotion of livelihood projects.
    Supervise Programme activities related to technical planning, promotion and performance appraisals for Districts & communities throughout the Programme cycle
    Provide advice and interpretation on details and categories of the livelihood menu.
    Provide guidance to stakeholders to ensure consistency and coherence in the interpretation of YLP criteria, principles, standards and norms.
    Train district staff, Youth Leaders and other stakeholders on YLP activities.
    Develop annual and medium-term implementation and monitoring plans.
    Monitor the progress of on-going livelihood projects to ensure adherence to set standards, specifications, and agreed implementation time schedules.
    Advise and make timely recommendations to the Youth Livelihood Programme Manager, and District leadership on identified Programme implementation strategies and targets
    Organize sensitization programmes for respective actors to address specific issues and promote awareness; enforce shared understanding and working knowledge of YLP operational systems, tools, and procedures.
    Produce quarterly and annual performance reports of all livelihood Programmes in all Districts.
    Plan, co-ordinate and initiate field appraisal exercises and project justification reports.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
    The Applicants must be Ugandans possessing the following:- An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Economics / Economic Policy and Planning / Social Sciences / Development Studies / Social Work and Social Administration from a recognized University OR a Masters degree in Social Sector Planning / Management / Development Studies / Economics from a recognized University.
    A minimum of five years’ experience in management and implementation of livelihood programmes.
    Knowledge of Training for Community Development and Transformation, Participatory Rural Appraisal or other Community Development related field.

Personal Competencies: Planning, organising and coordinating; Advocacy and networking; Good Interpersonal and communication skills; Financial management; Computer Literacy; Ethics and Integrity.

How to Apply:
All applicants for the above jobs should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates, academic transcripts and testimonials. Applications should be addressed to:
 Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development,
and delivered to the Security Registry (2nd floor)
 Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development,
 Simbamanyo House, George Street
                  OR
 Post to PERMANENT SECRETARY Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
 P. O. Box 7136,
 Kampala, Uganda
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.