Instant Network School (INS) Coach

ABOUT THE PROJECT

In Ethiopia, 70% of the population is under 30 and the need is urgent. Over a quarter of young people are unemployed, and many face significant barriers to education and other opportunities, exacerbated by on-going conflict and climate-induced disasters. More than 4 million Ethiopians have been displaced, and for these communities, education is more than just learning—it’s a vital pathway to stability and resilience.

For the past 11 years, together with UNHCR, Vodafone Foundation have worked to deliver quality education for refugee and host communities. Through our Instant Network Schools program, we have leveraged innovative partnership and digital solutions to reach over 300,000 students across six countries. Now, we want to expand our impact even further to Ethiopia. In collaboration with Safaricom Ethiopia, we are proud to contribute to the youth development efforts of Amref Health Africa and extend the legacies of Kefeta project through digital empowerment.  

Through this initiative, we are digitizing the Kefeta interventions by setting up digital hubs to expand access to education and life skills, while also creating pathways to employment, especially in the tech sector. By integrating technology, we are elevating an already impactful program to new heights, unlocking its potential to reach even more young people.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This collaboration between Amref and Vodafone digitize ten youth  service delivery outlets and providing integrated youth training and skill development programs  . The role is responsible for leading the implementation and management of the INS program within the Kefeta-affiliated Youth Centers, ensuring alignment with both Amref Health Africa and Vodafone Foundation (VFF) goals. The role also supports youth empowerment through the effective use of INS infrastructure, contributing to long-term development objectives.

The Instant Network School (INS) coach will report to Digital Youth Development and Private Sector Engagement Advisor with technical supervision from the Education Curriculum and Digital Learning Advisor. S/he will work closely work with the Amref Kefeta Digitla Youth Activity Team and other Amref program leads in the regions and cities. S/he will also work closely the responsible government sector offices in each of the target cities. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the DIY Centre and innovation hub, ensuring effective delivery of program activities in line with DIY objectives and implementation standards.
• Execute the DIY program according to approved timelines, budgets, and compliance with Amref Health Africa and Vodafone Foundation (VFF) guidelines, procedures, and quality standards.
• Plan and implement DIY activities including foundational and digital skills training, entrepreneurship development, business incubation, coaching, and mentorship for youth cohorts.
• Mobilize and engage youth through community structures and youth coalitions to ensure inclusive participation in program activities.
• Deliver cohort-based training programs and provide continuous coaching and mentorship to support youth transition into employment and self-employment.
• Conduct employer mapping and needs assessments, and facilitate internships, job placements, and other employment opportunities for trained youth.
• Support youth in establishing and growing youth-led and social enterprises through structured incubation and business development support.
• Actively promote the utilization of DIY centers within the youth community and the youth coalitions facilitating access and encouraging participation in the program.
• Serve as the key liaison between implementing partners, local stakeholders, employers, and community actors to strengthen collaboration and program visibility.
• Collect and manage program data, and ensure timely reporting on training, employment, and enterprise outcomes.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of DIY Centre facilities and coordinate resolution of operational issues.