Inclusion and Youth Engagement Advisor (Contingent to Donor Funding)

• Implement inclusive community outreach and mobilization strategies that ensure effective targeting registration and enrolment of RYW Persons with Disabilities returnees and other marginalized youth into the program and support their progression into enterprise formation and skill training.
• Play lead role in identification of social cultural and systemic barriers for inclusion and develop context-specific strategies to overcome these problems.
• Support the implementation of a comprehensive strategy of YSLA approach including targeting group formation processes and guidance on group lifecycle and sustainability.
• Support woreda facilitators to Identify recruit and provide orientation to YSLA facilitators based on clear selection criteria ensuring their active engagement and readiness to support group formation and facilitation activities.
• Implement targeted inclusion interventions including but not limited to facilitating access to assistive devices reasonable accommodations adapting training venues for accessibility and coordinating tailored support services to ensure full and meaningful participation of Persons with Disabilities in all program activities.
• Provide support to skill training providers BDS providers and other public and private actors to integrate inclusive mechanisms (e.g. reasonable accommodation and facilities mobility aids) into their services.
• Lead efforts to ensure youth are consulted and represented in local decision-making such as MSP platforms planning strategy designing monitoring and evaluation process.
• Ensure that youth engagement activities are sensitive to the diverse needs of young women and Persons with Disabilities.
• Foster partnerships with local government offices TVETs OSSCs CBOs and organizations working with persons with disabilities.
• Collect and document success stories and case studies related to inclusion and youth engagement.
• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of inclusion strategies and adapt as needed based on feedback and evidence.
• Undertake other tasks as assigned to support programme implementation and results.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in youth development social development sociology or related field. Preferably masters degree in the field mentioned.
• 8 years of relevant professional experience in inclusion youth engagement and community-based programming particularly with a focus on rural youth and Persons with Disabilities.
• Strong experience in community outreach and mobilization.
• Demonstrated capacity to work with local stakeholders TVETs OSSCs Disability organizations and government institutions.
• Experience working with youth associations and facilitating youth platforms
• Excellent interpersonal facilitation and communication skills.
• Fluency in English is required

Additional skills and Competencies

• Problem analysis
• Coaching
• Focus on quality
• Result orientation
• Persuasiveness
• Practical experience in inclusive programming and disability mainstreaming.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record in knowledge management M&E and participatory learning approaches.
• Culturally sensitive with adaptability to diverse environments and complex contexts.

Additional Information :

Contract Type: National Full-time

This position will be based on donor funding and approval confirmation.

Expected start date: As soon as possible

Duty Station: Bahir Dar

Contract Duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability.

How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on August 4 2025. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality.
If your experience and skills match the positions requirements we will contact you to advise on the next steps in the recruitment process.

Working at SNV  
SNV offers a challenging work environment opportunities to lead and innovate and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to an internal and global network of experts.

At SNV inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status religion ethnic origin gender sexual orientation and more.

Vetting
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SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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