Swisscontact Tanzania strives to advance the socioeconomic integration of youth and young mothers in Tanzania. To achieve its 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. It supports the government and private sector stakeholders to expand access to quality training that matches the demand from both the economy and youth. The project improves 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 in particular for women including young mothers.

EHS is funded by the IMS Foundation and builds upon and adds on SET project. EHS provides VSD and entrepreneurship support with the aim of contributing 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 to connect them with entrepreneurial opportunities. The project provides market-responsive technical training, counselling support, life and soft skills and coaching, as well as entrepreneurship and access to finance support. It does so while not neglecting the specific requirements of young mothers who need to combine professional activities with the care of their often very young children.

Swisscontact is currently looking for 7 VSD interns to provide fresh graduates with on-the-job training opportunities through their involvement in the implementation of 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 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 the inclusive non-formal VSD interventions of the projects, in particular routine activities including supporting and monitoring of selected training providers

Tasks

The VSD interns will perform the following tasks:

• Facilitate smooth implementation of non-formal VSD interventions of the projects in close collaboration with the project teams and partner organizations
• Support monitoring of implementation of non-formal VSD interventions
• Contribute to revision of documents related to the non-formal VSD interventions
• Assist with the preparation of reports and presentation
• 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 related subject
• A technically capable fresh graduates from recognized universities who have the passion to empower youth and young mothers to secure (self-)employment opportunities
• Field practical experience working with/empower youth, young mothers or youth living with disabilities, gained during the university studies
• A candidate with good teamwork spirit and good communication skills attested by a good level of written and spoken English.
• Demonstrate the 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