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1. Project Implementation & Coordination

• Develop detailed work plans (annual, quarterly, monthly) aligned with project objectives and timelines.

• Mobilize and transparently select project beneficiaries, ensuring inclusion of youth, women, and refugees.

• Promote innovative approaches for youth employment in the green economy.

• Organize monthly planning sessions with implementing partners.

• Ensure timely and quality delivery of training and project models.

• Identify and address barriers to youth employment or business entry.

2. Post-Training Support

• Coordinate post-training assessments, mentorship, job placements, and green business incubation.

• Provide training and support on VSLA methodology, financial literacy, savings culture, and loan management.

• Guide youth groups on governance, leadership, and investment.

• Support youth-led businesses with market research, value chain development, and financial access.

• Organize and participate in networking events (e.g., business expos, trade fairs).

3. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

• Track attendance, learning outcomes, and post-training employment data.

• Work with the M&E team to collect, analyze, and report on project performance.

• Support field assessments, tracer studies, and stakeholder feedback collection.

• Document success stories, innovations, and key lessons.

4. Community Engagement & Advocacy

• Raise awareness about project activities among community leaders and stakeholders.

• Engage private sector actors to create job and business opportunities for trainees.

• Facilitate links between youth businesses and local economic development initiatives.

• Represent WIU in local forums, coordination meetings, and public events.

5. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Maintain strong working relationships with OPM, UNHCR, local government, private sector, and humanitarian organizations.

• Facilitate linkages to government programs and services for youth beneficiaries.

• Participate in coordination forums, working groups, and planning meetings.

6. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and submit activity reports and contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual project reports.

• Keep accurate records of participant profiles, training progress, and support services delivered.

• Conduct follow-up visits to monitor post-training engagement and provide ongoing support.

7. Safeguarding, Gender, and Inclusion

• Promote inclusive participation, especially among vulnerable groups such as women, refugees, and persons with disabilities.

• Ensure all project activities are conducted in line with WIU’s safeguarding and gender equality policies.

• Monitor the safety and well-being of participants and report safeguarding concerns promptly.

• Support training on life skills, child protection, and leadership development.