POSITION ADVERTISED: TVET EXPERT
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is a global humanitarian organization with a mission to work with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change. ADRA Somalia belongs to the worldwide network, comprised of more than 130 supporting and implementing country offices. ADRA Somalia is seeking to recruit Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) Expert to be based in Kismayu Jubbaland.Purpose of the positionThe Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Expert will be expected to collaborate closely with the department of TVET in Jubaland Ministry of Education and Higher Learning to revamp the TVET sector, improve employability of TVET graduates and contribute to the development of the local economy.ResponsibilitiesAssessment of the local market economy to determine marketable vocational skills for the local growth sectors;Analyze skills gaps in the labour force to improve skills training, design of training curricula, training materials, and instruction methodologies to advance employability of women, youth and persons with disabilities;Oversee quality implementation of the Technical and Vocational, Education and Training (TVET) activities of the programme involving skills development, institutional strengthening, entrepreneurship, private sector/industry relationships, and gender and inclusion components;Collaborate with partner organizations, government entities, and educational stakeholders to ensure cohesive delivery of TVET and effective capacity building for competency-based training and certification of market-driven vocational skills;Strengthen the institutional and human capacities of the TVET institutions and other responsible stakeholders;Participate in the design, steering, coordination and implementation of TVET capacity development initiatives and quality assurance measures with stakeholders;Undertake and steer technical, advisory and operational planning, monitoring and reporting progresses on the TVET component of the programme;Qualification and RequirementsUniversity degree in education or a discipline directly related to the purpose of the positionMinimum of 5 years experience in the field of technical and vocational education and trainingExperience and knowledge in institutional and human capacity development and TVET governanceExperience in market development and value chain development approachesAt least 5 years experience in conducting local market assessments, tracer studies, monitoring and evaluationNetworking experience with labour market, vocational training, private sector actors and linkages with support programmes of other development partnersStrong analytical skills to analyze information and evaluate data to inform decisions making.Advanced IT skills in Microsoft Office applicationsExcellent verbal and written communication skills in English and SomaliAbility to interact in different cultural and professional environments and to create good working relationships at local and federal levelsExperience and knowledge of working in Somalia or Jubaland State will be an added advantage
