Key responsibilities include:

• Formulating and coordinating the development of policies, strategies, and programs that support youth economic empowerment, including employment creation, entrepreneurship, and skills development.

• Leading youth employment initiatives, fostering job creation by promoting employment centers, job desks, and self-employment opportunities, while conducting labor market analysis to identify trends and opportunities.

• Developing programs that enhance youth entrepreneurship, focusing on improving access to finance, promoting financial literacy, and connecting young entrepreneurs with financial institutions and investors.

• Supporting youth cooperatives and associations by designing programs to promote cooperative values, providing capacity-building resources, and establishing partnerships to expand access to funding and management tools.

• Encouraging youth skills development and innovation, with a focus on digital literacy, technical and soft skills, and fostering partnerships that promote innovation and entrepreneurial growth.

• Overseeing the implementation of youth economic empowerment programs, ensuring their alignment with national priorities, while coordinating monitoring and evaluation to track performance and impact.

• Advocating for policies that support youth economic inclusion, collaborating with policymakers, financial institutions, and global stakeholders to create a conducive environment for youth entrepreneurship and skills development.