Junior Advisor

Junior Advisor – Vocational Training and Labor Market

Contract duration- 30/11/2027

Project name-STEP IV – Sustainable Training and Education Programme

The Ethio-German Sustainable Training and Education Programme (STEP) IV improves the employment prospects of young Ethiopians by promoting quality, relevance and gender equality in the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system with a technical focus on green and digital transformation in cooperation with the Ministry of Labor and Skills (MoLS), related agencies and relevant stakeholders. At its core, the programme establishes strong linkages between education and the private sector to support the development of a modern education system geared towards employment and economic growth. In this, employers, education providers and public authorities come together to identify their needs and jointly develop education and training solutions that best tackle the skills mismatch.

The Vocational Training and Labor Market Junior Advisor supports the Head of the Components and the project team in the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of project activities under the Sustainable Training and Education Programme (STEP). The position provides technical, research, organizational, and administrative support to ensure the effective delivery of project outputs and the smooth implementation of programme activities.

Key Functions:

• Contributes to the implementation of project activities related to TVET policy, governance, and institutional development.
• Conduct research, collect and analyze information, and prepare draft reports, presentations, and technical documents.
• Support the planning and organization of meetings, workshops, and events, including preparing invitations, agendas, minutes, and logistical arrangements.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of consultancy contracts, financing and grant agreements, and procurement processes.
• Support project monitoring, reporting, communication, and knowledge management activities.

Perform other project-related tasks assigned by the Head of the Component.

Qualifications

• Bachler’s Degree or equivalent qualification in human resources development, vocational education or similar fields.
• Good analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to conduct surveys and prepare technical documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and willingness to learn.

  Professional experience

• First professional experience in TVET / Higher Education institutions would be an advantage

Business Fluency in English and Amharic is required.