Building peace in the minds of women and men
Senior International Consultant – Skills Strategy Development
Location
Afghanistan
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior International Consultant – Skills Strategy Development
UNESCO
• Conduct a desk-based review of existing TVET, skills development and livelihood-related strategies • Review existing skills mapping results and develop data collection tools for mapping non-formal skills training • Develop an updated strategic framework for non-formal TVET and skills development • Identify concrete entry points for private sector engagement • Support livelihood and skills development opportunities for adolescents, youth, women and returnees • Review and analyze past and existing strategies and frameworks • Design and implement an inclusive consultation process • Lead the development of a concise and actionable Skills Development Strategy for Afghanistan
Job Requirements
- Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in the field of education, social sciences, development studies or related areas
- At least 10 years of relevant work experience in TVET, skills development, and livelihoods at international level (2 countries or more)
- Demonstrated experience in strategy development in fragile or conflict-affected contexts
- Proven experience working on non-formal and community-based skills systems
- Experience in private sector engagement and labour market systems
- Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required
Benefits
- UNESCO will reimburse the necessary daily subsistence allowance
- UNESCO covers the most economical, direct round-trip flight tickets between the country of residence and Kabul, Afghanistan
- UNESCO covers visa fees
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