Development and Delivery of Structured Training Programme and Post-Training Mentorship & Coaching Support Consultancy
Job no: 593036
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Maseru
Level: Consultancy
Location: Lesotho
Categories: Social Policy
Contract Duration: 4 months
Working arrangement: Home based + travel
TERMS OF REFERENCE
The assignment aims to design and deliver a structured, practical training programme that equips young people particularly young mothers with essential skills in business development, financial management, social entrepreneurship, marketing, and access to finance.
Scope of Work:
• Develop a structured, context-appropriate training curriculum and materials covering business models, financial management, corporate governance, marketing, and access to finance.
• Deliver participatory and practical training sessions, for about four days in four districts, to targeted youth beneficiaries, with a focus on young mothers and vulnerable groups.
• Develop and share simple tools and templates to support business planning, financial management, and enterprise development.
If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: ToR TMC0002185.pdf
Minimum requirements:
Education: Master`s Degree in one of the following fields: Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or any other relevant field
Work Experience:
- At least 5–7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in: Entrepreneurship development and business skills training
- Financial literacy and small enterprise development
- Youth livelihoods programming, with a focus on vulnerable groups
- Demonstrated experience in: Designing and delivering structured training programmes
- Mentorship and coaching of start-ups or small and micro enterprises
- Developing practical training tools and curricula
- Knowledge of the socio-economic context of Lesotho or similar settings will be an added advantage
Skills:
- Proven experience working with adolescents and youth, particularly young women and/or young mothers, in low-resource settings
- Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deliver participatory and inclusive training
Language Requirements: English and Sesotho
Desirables: Experience working with NGOs, UN agencies, or development partners is an asset
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