Youth Connect Master Trainer

Technical competencies

• Demonstrate a good understanding of the Youth Connect Inclusive Economic Empowerment path
  
• Demonstrate deep knowledge in the sector of livelihoods, entrepreneurship, skills development, formal employment.
  
• Ability to translate theory into practical, market-relevant skills for young people
  
• Understanding of systems (labour markets, economic opportunities, youth realities)
  
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of effective training and learning strategies
  

Curriculum/ material design and standardisation:

• Review and refine the centrally developed training materials to match the Uganda context to ensure consistency and usability.
  
• Collaboration and Co-creation: Work with Master trainers and delivery partner to ensure technical accuracy and contextual relevance.
  
• Integrate learner feedback and contextual realities into curriculum design for inclusiveness and applicability.
  

Capacity Building for Consistent Delivery

• Train facilitators through train-the-trainer programme
  
• Provide coaching and guidance to ensure adherence to standards and pedagogy.
  
• Delivering high-quality professional learning for trainers
  
• Modelling effective facilitation practices
  
• Supporting trainers to understand and deliver the Inclusive Economic Empowerment modules.
  

Mentorship and coaching

• Take a lead role in overseeing mentoring and coaching of young people during placements
  
• Mentor and coach trainers and young people through digital platforms (e.g., WhatsApp and in-person visits)
  
• Develop and support communities of practice for trainers.
  

Validating Trainers (Successful candidates must be available during this period)

• Observing trainer performance using agreed criteria
  
• Providing clear, specific, developmental feedback
  
• Assessing whether trainers meet the required standards
  
• Producing structured and objective validation reports
  
• Identifying strengths and areas for development
  

Monitoring & Evaluation support

• Contribute to Learning and Adaptive Management
  
• Document lessons learned, challenges, and emerging trends from training sessions
  
• Support in Capturing stories of change and beneficiary outcomes during activities
  
• Feed insights into learning forums and programme reviews
  

Professional Responsibilities

• Upholding British Council values and professional standards
  
• Creating positive, inclusive learning environments
  
• Demonstrating cultural sensitivity and professionalism
  
• Working collaboratively as part of a facilitation and validation team