Youth Network for Sustainable Development (YNSD) in partnership with Amref Health Africa implementing IYA/Kefeta project in Adama, Bishoftu and four sub cities in Addis Ababa Kefeta envisions Ethiopian youths who are game changers: empowered to advance their own economic, civic, and social development; resilient in the face of shocks; actively promoting development within their communities and contributing to the country’s peace and prosperity.

Youth Network for Sustainable Development (YNSD) in partnership with Amref Health Africa implements the Integrated Youth Activity/Kefeta program in Adama, Bishoftu, and four sub-cities in Addis Ababa. Kefeta envisions Ethiopian youths who are game changers: empowered to advance their own economic, civic, and social development; resilient in the face of shocks; actively promoting development within their communities and contributing to the country’s peace and prosperity. Kefeta will strengthen the youth ecosystem in Ethiopia with integrated, multi-sectoral, youth-centered programming aligned with the Positive Youth Development (PYD) approach.

Job Summary

Under the overall administrative and professional direction and supervision of the Employability, Skills and Training Officer the Functional and Adult Training Facilitator [FAL Facilitator] is responsible in preparing, maintaining, and presenting specialized educational materials and in conducting instructional activities in the field of early literacy development for the USAID Integrated Youth Activity (IYA) in targeted city.  The ideal candidate would possess an extensive understanding of instructional practices in teaching reading and educational language development. The ideal candidate would also possess strong youth service skills, the ability to work effectively with students from various age groups, backgrounds, and personalities, as wells as within a team of colleagues.

This position works closely for practical FAL section with young adults followed by per learning and discussion with FAL facilitators and youth coalition leaders. They also work within all program staff to successfully implement the organization and KEFETA project leaders at ground level.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Presenting educational information to students in reading literacy and numeracy.

• Demonstrating methods, procedures, techniques, and uses of materials, tools, and equipment to students for the foundation of literacy skills and reading fluency.

•  Providing explanation and feedback to students regarding assigned learning tools that address standardizing accelerated learning program and FAL through guideline, practices.

• Providing tutoring for individual students or groups in reading and literacy. 

• Providing action feedback to students through conferring with students during small group and guided reading. 

•  Supporting the project team in administering foundational literacy skill assessments.

• In consultation with the employability skills development and training officer, reviewing literacy assessment data, and recommending practice activities.

• Capacity building of Accelerated learning and FAL for youth (facilitators, supervisors, mangers, and leaders).

• Joint monitoring, learning evaluation and appraisal of FAL IYA project. 

• Evidence based advocacy and lobby for FAL and inclusive development including peace building, social cohesion, and others.

• Organizing thematic forums, platforms etc. on FAL for nation building. 

• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager and coordinator and or provides other support to the work of YNSD-IYA Kefeta as may be required.

Reports to: - Employability, Skills and Training Officer

Employment type: Full Time /Contract based

Required No. Three

Duty Station: The positions are based in Addis Ababa, Adama, and Bishoftu, with one facilitator required for each city.

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Education, Social Sciences, or a related field with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in literacy instruction, adult education, or community development.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong commitment to working with youth peer mentors.

• Experience working on youth projects.

• Experience in youth workshop/ trainings, campaign/events organizing

• Strong oral and written communication skills in Amharic, English, and other local languages. 

• Demonstrated skills and significant experience in youth advocacy projects.

• Strong personal skills, organization and communication skills.

• Self-motivated and well organized

• Proficiency in the use of computerized/smart phone program.

• Ability to work independently and under tight activity/deadlines.

Personal Characteristics

Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.

Value volunteerism: understand the sense of volunteerism and exercise it, show willingness to execute tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Flexibility: demonstrate flexibility to accomplish tasks requiring a range of skills and abilities

Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.

Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities

Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness

Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.

Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.

Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

Commitment: shows dedication to the missions and visions of the organization.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit a non-returnable application letter, an updated CV, copies of academic credentials, other supporting documents, and a list of at least three references within five (5) days of this announcement to ynsdhr2025@gmail.com. It is mandatory to mention the position title under the subject line of your application email.

N.B   Only Short-listed candidates shall be contacted.

Female Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

 Youth Network for Sustainable Development (YNSD) maintains a strict policy to ensure ethical conduct and the safeguarding of all individuals. YNSD does not hire candidates married to children (persons under18). It upholds a zero-tolerance policy for behaviors inconsistent with its values and objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination based on gender,nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, or disabilities. YNSD is deeply committed to promoting the protection and well-being of all children.

As part of this commitment, all selected candidates will undergo comprehensive reference and background checks. This process includes verification of academic credentials and employment history. Candidates may also be required to provide additional information to facilitate these checks.

Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Education, Adult Education, Social Science or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties & Responsibilities: - Presenting educational information to students in reading literacy and numeracy. - Demonstrating methods, procedures, techniques, and uses of materials, tools, and equipment to students for the foundation of literacy skills and reading fluency. - Providing explanation and feedback to students regarding assigned learning tools that address standardizing accelerated learning program and FAL through guideline, practices. - Providing tutoring for individual students or groups in reading and literacy.  How to Apply Submit a non-returnable application letter, an updated CV, copies of academic credentials, other supporting documents, and a list of at least three references via email: ynsdhr2025@gmail.com