Background

Swisscontact Tanzania strives to advance the socioeconomic integration of youth and young mothers in Tanzania. To achieve this ambition, the organization is implementing two projects: Skills for Employment Tanzania (SET) and EmpowerHER through Skills (EHS).

SET is financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) through the Embassy of Switzerland in Tanzania. It aims to enhance youth (self-)employment for the Vocational Skills Development (VSD) system. The project supports government and private sector stakeholders in expanding access to quality training that matches the demand from both the economy and youth. It improves the relevance of labour market data for curriculum development, enhances the quality of vocational teachers through continuing professional development, and provides access to tailor-made practical non-formal vocational training for youth, particularly women, including young mothers.

EHS is funded by the IMS Foundation and builds upon and adds to the SET project. EHS provides VSD and entrepreneurship support to contribute to the creation of sustainable and meaningful livelihoods for young mothers. In close collaboration with the private sector and local communities, EHS offers innovative solutions and successfully tested methodologies to empower these often-marginalized women and connect them with entrepreneurial opportunities. The project provides market-responsive technical training, counseling support, life and soft skills coaching, and entrepreneurship and access to finance support, considering the specific needs of young mothers who need to combine professional activities with childcare.

Position: VSD Interns

Swisscontact is currently looking for 7 VSD interns to provide fresh graduates with on-the-job training opportunities through their involvement in implementing project activities. This initiative aims to empower graduates to become future professionals who will contribute to youth job creation. VSD interns will be based in the Morogoro region with occasional travel to other locations within Tanzania.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the VSD Coordinators of the two projects, the VSD interns will:

• Support the implementation of inclusive non-formal VSD interventions of the projects, particularly routine activities, including supporting and monitoring selected training providers.

Tasks

The VSD interns will perform the following tasks:

• Facilitate smooth implementation of non-formal VSD interventions in close collaboration with the project teams and partner organizations.
• Support monitoring of the implementation of non-formal VSD interventions.
• Contribute to the revision of documents related to the non-formal VSD interventions.
• Assist with the preparation of reports and presentations.
• Participate in VSD meetings and other project-related meetings.
• Perform other tasks as agreed with the VSD coordinators.

Required Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies

• At least a bachelor’s degree in community development, rural development, entrepreneurship, project planning and management, or a related subject.
• Fresh graduates from recognized universities with a passion for empowering youth and young mothers to secure (self-)employment opportunities.
• Field practical experience working with/empowering youth, young mothers, or youth living with disabilities, gained during university studies.
• Good teamwork spirit and communication skills, attested by a good level of written and spoken English.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact positively with all stakeholders and partners.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office package.
• Structured mindset with attention to detail and quality.
• Willingness and ability to learn.
• Readiness to live and work in the proposed project locations.

Workplace

The main place of work will be Morogoro, with occasional travels to other locations in the Morogoro region.

Submission

Interested candidates are invited to submit CVs with a motivation letter/cover letter in English, including two (2) referees, to recruitment.set@swisscontact.org no later than 17:00 (EAT) on 2nd August 2024.

Please note:

• Swisscontact respects gender equality and strongly encourages female candidates to apply.
• Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.