External Vacancy Announcement

American College of Technology (ACT) in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, is implementing a large scale youth apprenticeship program. The program aims to facilitate job matching, placement, and ongoing monitoring for selected youth, supporting their transition into the workforce and enhancing their employability.

ACT invites qualified and competent professionals for the following position:

Position: Project Officer
Employment Type: Full-time
Duty Station: Multiple locations (Addis Ababa, Oromia, Amhara, South Ethiopia, Sidama, Central Ethiopia and Dire Dawa.

Note: Applicants are required to apply for only one duty station. Applications for multiple locations will not be considered.

About the Role

The Project Officer will support the implementation of field-level activities, including firm engagement, youth coordination, apprenticeship placement, and monitoring. The role involves close interaction with youth, firms, and local stakeholders to ensure successful program delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct firm registration, assessment, and evaluation visits
• Support preparation and review of firm training plans
• Facilitate job matching and coordinate interviews between youth and firms
• Organize and support orientation sessions and job fairs
• Assist in contract collection and documentation
• Conduct regular monitoring visits to firms and apprentices
• Collect and manage program data (IDF, IDY, reports, etc.)
• Provide coaching and support to youth and firms
• Prepare regular reports on progress and challenges
• Collaborate with OSSCs and local stakeholders

Required Qualifications & Experience

• BA Degree in human resource management, economics, public management, marketing management, social studies, business management, or related fields
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• Experience in apprenticeships, coaching, mentoring, and working with multiple stakeholders
• Experience in youth-focused projects
• Experience in supporting and coaching adolescents and youth
• Experience in job linkage and job creation
• Proven experience working with private sector organizations
• Experience and knowledge in managing young people

Preferred Competencies

• Experience working with youth-focused projects
• Strong organizational and reporting skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• Understanding of local labor market dynamics