2 Career Counselor NGO Job Placements – Finn Church Aid (FCA)
Job Title: Career Counselor (2 Job Placements)
Organisation: Finn Church Aid (FCA)
Duty Station: Uganda
About FCA:
Finn Church Aid is Finland’s biggest development co-operation organisation and the second biggest organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid. Finn Church Aid is a member of the ACT Alliance (ACT), an alliance of faith-based development and humanitarian aid organisations forming one of the world’s largest aid organisations. Finn Church Aid is committed to continue working until people in need of assistance can make their own living and fulfill their basic needs. Finn Church Aid also campaigns for dignity and justice.
Job Summary: The Career counselor for Kyaka II BTVET School will be charged with the duty of guiding graduated student groups on their path to employment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The CC will be the link between the graduates and the employers.
- Make a data base of potential employers with their contacts and locations
- Ensure that every student who completes is registered followed up and ensure that they are working.
- Facilitate the post-graduation model of Kyaka II BTVET centre in the settlement.
- Meet with student groups every three weeks, follow-up on their employment plans and personal issues.
- Direct students to job opportunities and gives guidance on career related issues.
- Create innovative business opportunities in the settlement.
- Operate as a focal point between student groups and all the stakeholders dealing with livelihoods.
- Support the development of business plans and provide business incubation services.
- Follows up on businesses started by graduated students and provide information and advice in business related issues including markets.
- Monitor Business Skills Module in BTVET centre and advises the trainers when necessary.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Finn Church Aid (FCA) Career Counselor job should hold a Bachelor of business administration, Vocation Education, Development studies, community psychology, social work social Admin and any humanity degree.
- A minimum of three years of working experience.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a completed application letter and resume only by hand delivery at FCA Kyaka II office. Please kindly indicate the job applied for on the left hand corner of the envelope.
Deadline: 20th February 2019
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