Youth Recruitment and Skilling Officer
2026-02-06T07:03:41+00:00
Makerere University
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FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Education, and Training
Education, Agribusiness, Human Resources, Social Services & Nonprofit, Business Operations
2026-02-18T17:00:00+00:00
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Purpose of the Job:
To lead all recruitment and training operations for Skilling Program at Makerere University, community engagements and industry attachments.
Qualifications
An Honour’s Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Studies, Agribusiness, Business Studies, Business Statistics, Education, Engineering, Development Studies, Rural Development, Mass Communication, Youth Development, from a recognized institution.
Added advantage
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management or Monitoring and Evaluation from a recognized institution.
A certificate in skilling Programme, Agribusiness or Entrepreneurship from a recognized institution.
Duties and 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.
Experience
Experience in establishing and managing a registered business venture (with a Youth Engagement component) for at least 3 Years.
Competencies
- Knowledge of inclusive practices in conducting Youth skilling Programmes.
- Knowledge of Competency-based training approaches.
- Demonstrated skills in partnership and stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to conduct needs assessments and baseline analyses.
- Capacity to coordinate youth training and capacity building.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation of youth skilling program.
- 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.
- Knowledge of inclusive practices in conducting Youth skilling Programmes.
- Knowledge of Competency-based training approaches.
- Demonstrated skills in partnership and stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to conduct needs assessments and baseline analyses.
- Capacity to coordinate youth training and capacity building.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation of youth skilling program.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- An Honour’s Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Studies, Agribusiness, Business Studies, Business Statistics, Education, Engineering, Development Studies, Rural Development, Mass Communication, Youth Development, from a recognized institution.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management or Monitoring and Evaluation from a recognized institution. (Added Advantage)
- A certificate in skilling Programme, Agribusiness or Entrepreneurship from a recognized institution. (Added Advantage)
JOB-6985924d09165
Vacancy title:
Youth Recruitment and Skilling Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Agribusiness, Human Resources, Social Services & Nonprofit, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
Makerere University
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 18 2026
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Purpose of the Job:
To lead all recruitment and training operations for Skilling Program at Makerere University, community engagements and industry attachments.
Qualifications
An Honour’s Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Studies, Agribusiness, Business Studies, Business Statistics, Education, Engineering, Development Studies, Rural Development, Mass Communication, Youth Development, from a recognized institution.
Added advantage
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management or Monitoring and Evaluation from a recognized institution.
A certificate in skilling Programme, Agribusiness or Entrepreneurship from a recognized institution.
Duties and 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.
Experience
Experience in establishing and managing a registered business venture (with a Youth Engagement component) for at least 3 Years.
Competencies
- Knowledge of inclusive practices in conducting Youth skilling Programmes.
- Knowledge of Competency-based training approaches.
- Demonstrated skills in partnership and stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to conduct needs assessments and baseline analyses.
- Capacity to coordinate youth training and capacity building.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation of youth skilling program.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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