World University Service of Canada - National Coordinator, TVET Consultant - Jobs in Ethiopia
World University Service of Canada - National Coordinator, TVET Consultant - Jobs in Ethiopia
About World University Service of CanadaWorld University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a leading Canadian international development organisation focusing in three programmatic areas: Economic Opportunities, Education, and Empowerment.
Our vision is a better world for youth - a world where all young people, especially women, are empowered to secure a good quality of life for stronger families and communities.
WUSC currently works in 25 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, with an annual budget of approximately CAD $45 million.
Responsibilities
Inception phase
Manage Ethiopia travel logistics of Team Leader’s East Africa mission.
Participate in assignment training.
Support Deputy Team Leader (remotely) with research as requested for the development of the inception report. Coordinate travel plans, organize key stakeholder meetings, participate in assignment training, conduct research as requested for the development of the inception report.
Market assessment
Manage Ethiopia travel logistics of Deputy Team Leader and International Specialist’s mission.
Visit Ethiopian RFTIs with Deputy Team Leader and International Specialist and organize interviews and key stakeholder meetings.
Assist with data collection, desk research, and translation as required.
Attend EASTRIP stakeholders meeting (to be held in either Ethiopia, Kenya or Tanzania) and provide support as needed to project team.
Tracer study launch
Manage Ethiopia travel logistics of Deputy Team Leader and International Specialists’ missions.
Coordinate Ethiopia tracer study launch event.
Conduct follow-ups with RFTIs by phone and email and facilitate communication between RFTI focal points and International Specialist team as needed
Provide coaching and troubleshooting on technical issues as needed to RFTI focal points with support from International Specialists and Research Analysts
Training and final
report
Attend EASTRIP regional workshop (to be held in either Ethiopia, Kenya or Tanzania) and provide support as needed to project team
Collect inputs from the workshop to be incorporated in final report
Provide support as needed to project team during preparation of the final report
Continue to provide coaching and troubleshooting on technical issues as needed to Ethiopian RFTI focal points with support from International Specialists and Research Analysts
Job Requirements
Education
A relevant degree in international development, community development, project management, education, statistics, data management, business development, ICT, or related fields.
Experience and Competencies
A minimum of five years of work experience related to TVET programming;
Strong understanding of the TVET sector and networks in-country;
Experience of conducting tracer studies;
Excellent communication skills, particularly interpersonal and intercultural communication skills;
Ability to work independently and as a team player;
Ability to travel within own country and East Africa;
Strong organizational and logistical skills;
Experience working on World Bank and other donor funded projects.
Language
Fluency in English
Fluency in Amharic and other local languages is an asset
The Technical proposal should be comprised of:
A statement of intent, CV and include at least three work related references and their Contact email address and telephone number.
Clearly stated contact information such as telephone #, email address, Skype account
or any other internet based means of contact.
Clearly stated Technical qualifications, expertise, skills and relevant experience.
Late submitted proposals will be rejected. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
WUSC is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
Interested Technical Specialists should submit Technical proposals via Email: to fssp.ethiopia@wusc.ca by 20th May 2019. Subject line to read: National Coordinator, TVET Consultant.
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