The National Employment Authority (NEA) is seeking a new Director General (DG) to implement the government’s bottom-up economic job creation agenda for thousands of unemployed youths.

In a statement, NEA said the new DG is expected to oversee the day-to-day management of the authority.

They will also advise the state on implementing the National Employment Authority Act, No. 3 of 2016, among other roles.

“ The Act provides for a comprehensive institutional framework for employment management, enhance employment pro- motion intervention; and access to employment by the youth, minorities, and marginalized groups for connected purposes. In implementing the Government Bottom-Up Economic Transformational Agenda, the Authority wishes to recruit a dynamic, result-oriented, Knowledgeable, visionary and experienced person to fill the position,” added the chairperson.

Candidates must hold a master's degree in one of the following fields: labor relations, industrial relations, business, human resource management, law, etc.

A legitimate membership in a professional organization related to the position and five years of experience in senior management are required.