Background:

Makerere University, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is implementing the Africa Climate Collaborative from 2025 to 2033. The Program seeks to strengthen Africa’s preparedness and response to climate change by developing a critical mass of thought leaders capable of driving the continent’s transition to green and resilient economies.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate selection and recruitment activities of Skilling Youth on the Program;
• Establish and coordinate partnerships to facilitate recruitment and training of the Skilling Youth;
• Lead the planning, scheduling, and operationalization of Skilling Youth training activities;
• Work with trainers, facilitators, and subject matter experts to develop curricula and training materials that are relevant, inclusive, and aligned with industry and community needs;
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Program and communities/industry participating in the Youth skilling programs;
• Coordinate and monitor the placement of Youth into meaningful industry attachments and track their performance and learning outcomes;
• Monitor, identify and report any safeguarding concerns that may arise during the Program implementation;
• Compile and analyze data related to Program activities, and prepare accurate, timely reports to support decision-making, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Agricultural Extension and Education or Agribusiness or Engineering or Environmental Studies, or Development Studies or Education or Rural Development or Youth Development from a recognized institution
• An Honour’s Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Extension and Education or Agribusiness or Engineering or Environmental Studies or Development Studies or Education or Rural Development or Youth Development from a recognized institution

Experience:

A minimum of 6 years’ relevant work experience, 3 of which should have been at Senior level.

Other Details:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Coordinate selection and recruitment activities of Skilling Youth on the Program;
• Establish and coordinate partnerships to facilitate recruitment and training of the Skilling Youth;
• Lead the planning, scheduling, and operationalization of Skilling Youth training activities;
• Work with trainers, facilitators, and subject matter experts to develop curricula and training materials that are relevant, inclusive, and aligned with industry and community needs;
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Program and communities/industry participating in the Youth skilling programs;
• Coordinate and monitor the placement of Youth into meaningful industry attachments and track their performance and learning outcomes;
• Monitor, identify and report any safeguarding concerns that may arise during the Program implementation;
• Compile and analyze data related to Program activities, and prepare accurate, timely reports to support decision-making, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• A Master’s degree in Agricultural Extension and Education or Agribusiness or Engineering or Environmental Studies, or Development Studies or Education or Rural Development or Youth Development from a recognized institution
• An Honour’s Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Extension and Education or Agribusiness or Engineering or Environmental Studies or Development Studies or Education or Rural Development or Youth Development from a recognized institution