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The general responsibility of the Youth Associate is to support in-depth and structured discussions on emerging domestic, regional, and global economic developments relevant to youth.
Duties and Responsibilities of Youth Associate
1. Support Macro and Micro Policy Coherence
- Identify current and prospective youth policies.
- Supports evaluation of these policies in terms of their effectiveness in combating poverty, inequality, discrimination against traditionally excluded groups, and bridging the urban-rural development divide.
- Assess Youth engagement across various sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, services, and technology/digital industries to advise.
- Determine the extent of Basotho Youth involvement, identifying both obstacles and opportunities.
- Policy Integration and Economic Development:
- Supports development of a range of youth-related economic growth, development, and employment generation initiatives aligned wit our NSDP II Extensition to advise on the opportunities available..
2. Supports Trends Analysis and Intervention
- Collect timely and authoritative information on domestic, regional, and global youth developments.
- Analyse and interpret the information to determine how these trends impact Youth priorities in Lesotho, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Compile a list of business ideas and concepts developed by youth in all districts for funding under the Prime Minister’s Youth Unemployment Relief Fund.
- Support in promoting Youth business initiatives, facilitating their integration into the formal economy.
3. Support in Impact Assessment and Policy Delivery
- Support in monitoring the budgetary cycle closely to evaluate how the implementation of financed priorities in each ministry aligns with the Prime Minister’s youth development manifesto promises.
- Collaborate with relevant ministries to ensure that the budget directly supports the growth and development aspirations of the Youth.
4. Support Stakeholder Engagement:
- Maintain constant contact with the business sector, ensuring active engagement between government, private sector, civil society, and emerging young entrepreneurs and organizations.
- Keep monthly records and produce quarterly reports for the Chief of Staff, detailing progress, challenges, and recommendations.
- Collaborate with YCA partners to leverage resources, knowledge, and networks to enhance the impact of youth programs in Lesotho.
- Support in promoting YCA initiatives within Lesotho to increase awareness and participation among Basotho youth.
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Required Skills and Experience
High School with specialized diploma in Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, Social Science, Business Administration or equivalent field is required Or
University Degree in Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, Social Science, Business Administration or equivalent field will be given due consideration but it is not a requirement
A minimum of 6 years (with high school diploma) or 3 years (with bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible experience in Youth Development, Economic Policy, Public Administration, is experience is required.
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Specifications
| Type of Opportunity | Internships |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 05 September,2024 |
| Country | Lesotho |
| City | Maseru |
| Organizer | UNDP |