REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

(Consulting Services - Individual Consultant Selection)

The Oromia Bureau of Industry and Enterprise invites qualified and eligible applicants for the position of Youth Employment Apprenticeship Specialist under the Urban Productive Safety Net and Jobs Project (UPSNJP) financed by the World Bank.

Positions #1: Youth Employment Specialist for the following cities

ROLE AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITIONS

• Develop a city-level annual work plan and budget for youth employment activities.
• Identify and map potential host employers (private companies, NGOs, and public institutions) for the Apprenticeship Program.
• Design outreach strategies to recruit eligible vulnerable youth according to project guidelines.
• Facilitate the matching process between youth interests/skills and employer needs.
• Draft and manage Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between the project, host employers, and apprentices.
• Organize and deliver pre-apprenticeship orientation and soft skills training (e.g., work ethics, communication, Life skill).
• Ensure the timely payment of stipends or subsidies to participants.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.

Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Economics, Management, Sociology, Development Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, or related fields.

Experience: Minimum 5 years (Bachelor's) or 3 years (Master's) relevant experience in youth employment, apprenticeship, internship, labor market, or related development programs. Experience in donor funded projects is an advantage with Fluency in Afan Oromo language and English skill

Duration: One year, renewable based on satisfactory performance and project requirements. Remunerations: will be based on Ministry of Finance Channel One Project Salary Scale

Position #2: Regional Youth Employment Specialist
Required number: 1
Ref. Number: ET-OROMIA-OJCVB-573656-CS-INDV
Place of Work: Oromia Bureau of Industry and Enterprise /Finfinne

ROLE AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

• Develop and consolidate the regional-level annual work plan, operational strategies, and budget allocation for youth employment sub-components across all participating cities.
• Conduct regional market assessments and employer mapping to identify potential high-growth sectors, large private employers, industry parks, and regional employer associations.
• Provide continuous technical assistance, backstopping, and capacity building to city Youth Employment Specialists and field teams.
• Consolidate city-level progress reports into regional monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports for submission to Regional Bureau of Industry and Enterprise

Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Management, Development Studies, Sociology, Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, or a closely related field.

Experience: Minimum of 7/5 years BA/BSC or MA/MSc of professional experience in youth development, labor market intermediation, employment services, or social protection programs with Fluency in Afan Oromo language and Amharic; working proficiency in English is highly desirable skills.

• Duration: One year, renewable based on satisfactory performance and project requirements
• Remunerations: will be based on Ministry of Finance Channel One Project Salary Scale

Application Documents: Application Letter (Indicating City and Reference Number), Updated CV, Educational Credentials, Experience Certificates, and Supporting Documents.

Deadline: Within 10 working days from the date of publication, not later than 4:00 PM.

Submission Address:
Oromia Bureau of Industry and Enterprise Human Resource Administration and Capacity Building Directorate 5th Floor, Oromia Bureau Compound, Sarbet Area, Finfinnee
Tel: +251945712125
Email: negerigobena92@gmail.com

Note: Applicants may apply for only one city/position. Applications for more than one city will be disqualified.

Human Resource Administration and Capacity Building Directorate

OROMIA BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND ENTERPRISE