Advisor Vocational Training and Labour Market (5 Positions)

Advisor Vocational Training and Labour Market

Cluster or office-Economic Transformation Cluster

Duty station-Jigjiga and Addis Ababa

Contract duration-31/08/2029

The Ethio-German Sustainable Training and Education Programme (STEP) IV aims to improve the employment prospects of young Ethiopians by promoting quality, relevance, and gender equality in the TVET system, with a focus on green and digital transformation. In collaboration with the Ministry of Labor and Skills (MoLS), relevant agencies, and stakeholders, the programme strengthens the link between education and the private sector. It advises on the development of a national TVET strategy and supports its regional roll-out, ensuring alignment with local contexts and labour market needs.

By fostering effective governance and policy frameworks, the programme encourages private sector involvement in TVET reforms and planning. It brings together employers, education providers, and public authorities to identify and address regional skills gaps, contributing to a modern, gender-inclusive TVET system that drives employment and economic growth.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Advisor is responsible for supporting regional TVET bureaus in in implementing the national TVET strategy by strengthening regional policy and governance, guiding implementation, and fostering private sector involvement.

• Support regional TVET bureaus in adapting and implementing the national TVET policy and strategy to align with regional contexts and national governance standards.
• Advise on establishing and maintaining effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems that align with national standards.
• Monitor national policies and regional trends to inform regional capacity in policy analysis and private sector engagement, promoting greater private sector involvement in TVET reforms, planning, and delivery.
• Collaborate with the private sector to assess regional HR needs, informing policy and program development, and fostering joint training initiatives.
• Support regional TVET bureau and institutions in Somali Region in coordinating cooperative training efforts.
• Advise on the strategic development and implementation of regional TVET excellence center(s).
• Facilitate regional forums for policy dialogue and governance cooperation among public, private, and TVET stakeholders.
• Promote gender equality and social inclusion across all aspects of TVET policy, governance, and implementation.
• Contribute to M&E, reporting, communication, knowledge management, operations, and stakeholder engagement related to policy and governance.
• Cooperate with GIZ and other development projects to ensure coherence and maximize impact.
• Manage financing agreements, consulting contracts, and local subsidies in accordance with GIZ policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in education planning and management, vocational education, or similar fields.

Professional experience

• At least 5 years of professional experience in TVET management, supervision, and administration of TVET institutions, and/or human resources management/development, preferably within the private sector.
• Proven private sector professional experience, particularly in engaging with TVET institutions for the delivery of cooperative training, is advantageous.

Other knowledge, additional competencies

• Business fluency in English, Somali for the Jigjiga position, and Amharic is required.