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Advertisement for Part-time ConsultantsYAG PLUS (Youth Advisory Groups’ Participation, Leadership, Upskilling and Sustainability) Project Training & Mentorship ConsultantsPosition InformationPosition TitleTraining & Mentorship Consultant – YAG PLUS ProjectProjectYAG PLUS – Youth Advisory Groups’ Participation, Leadership, Upskilling and SustainabilityOrganizationalignAfricaDuty StationsAddis Ababa / Hawassa/ Arba Minch/ Hosana/ Wolkite/ Bahir Dar/ Dessie/ Woldiya/ Debre Tabor/ Debre Markos/ Finote Selam/ Injibara/ Metekel/ Debre Birhan/ Adawa/ Semera/ Adama/ Jima, with travel as requiredEmployment TypePart-time / Session-basedReporting ToProject Manager / Project OfficerSupervised ByProject OfficerDurationAs required during project implementationNumber RequiredAs determined by project needsTarget GroupYAG members aged 15–35 

1. Background

alignAfrica is implementing the YAG PLUS Project, a two-year initiative designed to strengthen Youth Advisory Groups (YAGs) and support young people to transition from meaningful civic participation into education, work-based learning, employment, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihood opportunities.The project will provide YAG members with structured learning, career guidance, employability and entrepreneurship skills, supervised work-based learning, mentorship, coaching and linkages to employment and financial opportunities.To support effective implementation, alignAfrica is seeking qualified Training and Mentoring Consultant who will work directly with YAG members to facilitate learning, provide individualized guidance, strengthen practical skills and support young people throughout their selected pathways.

1. Purpose of the Position

The Training and Mentoring Consultant will be responsible for Providing training, coaching participants and providing structured mentorship to YAG members throughout the YAG PLUS project period.The position combines three complementary functions:

• Trainer: Deliver high-quality, participatory and inclusive learning sessions.
• Coach: Provide practical, individualized support to help youth apply skills, overcome barriers and progress toward their goals.
• Mentor: Provide ongoing guidance, encouragement, role modelling and career/business support.

1. Key Responsibilities

A. Training and Facilitation

1. Module Delivery: Deliver YAG PLUS training using approved curricula, guides, and participatory, youth-friendly methods.
2. Inclusive Facilitation: Adapt materials to diverse learning needs and ensure accessible, safe environments for all participants, including youth with disabilities.
3. Assessment & Support: Conduct pre- and post-training assessments, track individual needs, and refer participants requiring extra support to project staff.

B. Coaching

1. Targeted Coaching: Provide individual and small-group coaching tailored to participants' chosen pathways.
2. Action Planning: Guide youth to assess strengths, gaps, and barriers to build realistic career or business action plans.
3. Progress Tracking: Monitor goal progress, offer constructive feedback, and coach participants to solve challenges and make independent decisions.

C. Mentorship

1. Structured Relationship: Establish regular mentoring relationships, offering guidance, encouragement, and positive role modeling.
2. Skill & Leadership Building: Help youth build confidence, leadership, communication, and workplace skills by sharing professional experience and practical lessons.
3. Problem-Solving Support: Encourage persistence and guide interns and young entrepreneurs through workplace or business challenges.
4. Safeguarding & Ethics: Maintain professional boundaries and strict confidentiality, ensuring full compliance with alignAfrica safeguarding standards and reporting concerns promptly.

Note: Selected Training and mentoring Consultant will be provided with Training of Trainers (TOT) to be provided by alignAfrica within YAG PLUS Project.Equal OpportunitiesThe role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the alignAfrica Equal Opportunities and diversity policies and procedures.