Graduate Trainee- Gender and Youth

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Offer direct support to the Gender and Youth team during training activities either as a facilitator or co-facilitator as shall be determined by the team
• Use training skills to build capacity of Mercy Corp’s external partners under the supervision and with direction from the gender and youth team
• Conduct mobilization for field activities as and when assigned by the Gender and Youth Officer/Department
• Support research activities as shall occasion throughout the implementation cycle of Apolou Program – Gender & Youth Department
• Supervise and support enumerators when called upon
• Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by the supervisor

DELIVERABLES:

Specific activities and deliverables will include the following:

• Completion of training activities
• Activity reports of the research/assessment activities conducted
• Handover notes to the Gender and Youth Officer in case of departure

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma or Degree in Gender Studies, Political Science, Development Studies, Research, Women’s Studies, Economics, Sociology or other related fields.
• Must have graduated within the last two years.
• Analytical skills and the ability to synthesize data and notes into a clear and concise database and report.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office..
• Managing resources – organizes and manages information in an optimum manner.
• Effectively presents data and information in a way that is manageable for sharing with colleagues
• A good listener and also provides feedback.
• Experience in Kaabong strongly preferred
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Ng’akarimojong language is highly desirable.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills