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Technical Advisor, Youth Skilling & Workforce Development (YSWD) job at The Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
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About the Organisation
The Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD), in partnership with six implementing organizations — African Agribusiness Incubation Network (AAIN), Omia Agribusiness, Agromax, Tropical Institute of Development Innovations (TRIDI), Uganda Rural Development and Training Institute (URDT), and Gudie Leisure Farm (GLF) — and in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, will implement a transformative five-year program titled “Sustainable Inclusive Youth Employment Pathways (SIYEP)”.
The SIYEP program is part of the Young Africa Works Strategy and aims to tackle youth unemployment among young women in West Nile, Karamoja, Acholi, Central, and Western Uganda. The initiative targets to directly reach 258,000 young women, including 7% refugees and 5% young women with disabilities (YWWDs). The goal is to transition 90% of participants into employment, and ensure 70% secure dignified and fulfilling work.
Key interventions will include institutional capacity building, market-relevant training, skilling, incubation, and improved access to capital and markets. Implementation will engage Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, local artisans, and incubation centers, working closely with both local and central government entities such as:
Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES)
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MoGLSD)
National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)
Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB)
Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT)
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
NGOs, CBOs, and existing Young Africa Works partners
AFARD is seeking qualified and competent professionals to fill the positions listed below.
Job Title
Technical Advisor, Youth Skilling & Workforce Development (YSWD) job at The Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD)
The Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD)
Job Description
The Technical Advisor, YSWD is responsible for providing technical leadership in youth workforce development and capacity building for consortium partners. This includes developing an integrated and inclusive skilling strategy, ensuring quality training delivery, and fostering innovation and collaboration among technical and vocational institutions, incubators, and the private sector. The role focuses on enhancing the skills, employability, and entrepreneurship of young women through targeted interventions, mentorship, and access to financial and business development services.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Leadership and Management
Deputize the Program Director.
Develop a harmonized, inclusive skilling strategy for all partners.
Build learning synergies among consortium partners.
Facilitate collaborative work planning, implementation, and tracking within scope and budget.
Lead knowledge capture, learning agenda implementation, and dissemination of best practices.
Support to YSLOs, TVETs, and Training Institutions
Oversee organizational capacity assessments for TVETs, incubators, local artisans, and YSLOs.
Develop or review training curricula/guidelines with attention to gender, disability inclusion, and safeguarding.
Coordinate instructor upskilling and institutional capacity strengthening.
Organize stakeholder meetings for labor demand forecasting.
Document innovative skilling models for potential scale-up.
Young Women in Wage Employment
Conduct labor market and livelihood assessments with gender and disability sensitivity.
Facilitate both formal and non-formal vocational training and skills development for young women.
Organize exchange visits and support participation in skills competitions.
Ensure childcare support in training centers.
Support scholarships for women in non-traditional/male-dominated fields.
Young Women Entrepreneurship Support
Support formation and federation of Young Women Savings and Loan Associations (YWSLAs).
Facilitate access to financial services and development programs through strategic partnerships.
Deliver financial literacy training.
Provide start-up kits and business development services.
Offer marketing support and mentorship to women-led enterprises.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in Education Management, TVET, Management Studies, Youth Development, or related fields. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
At least 5 years of experience in designing, implementing, and assuring quality in youth skilling or education programming.
Strong understanding of entrepreneurial skilling, positive youth development, and workforce trends in Uganda.
Experience collaborating with government ministries, TVETs, private sector, artisans, and development organizations.
Proven ability to strengthen institutional capacities and learning environments.
Excellent coordination, communication, and partnership development skills.
How to Apply
Application Guidelines
Interested applicants should submit the following documents as one combined PDF file:
A signed application letter
A two-page motivation letter
Copies of relevant academic and experience credentials
A comprehensive CV with names and daytime contacts of three referees
Daytime phone contact numbers
All applications must be addressed to:
The Human Resources Office
And sent via email to procurement@afard.net no later than May 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of your email.
Important Notes:
Qualified female candidates and refugees are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only complete applications will be considered.
Applicants must be available for immediate engagement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Successful applicants must undergo comprehensive screening, including checks for criminal records, child protection violations, sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment. By applying, you consent to these checks.
