Technical and Vocational Education and Training officer - 01 Position
(Full time based in Nepalgunj)
As part of the Regional-based Technical Support Unit (TMG) the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Officer will work directly with the TVET/Market Systems Advisor and Regional team based in Nepalgunj on the implementation the PAHAL program in 14 districts across the Far- and Mid-West development regions of Nepal. The TVET officer under the supervision of the regional Team Leader and the TVET Advisor will provide a facilitative, systems-led approach to exploring the nexus between unemployment and under-employment (especially that of youth), technical/vocational skills available and required, training options and their quality and the absorptive capacity and developing needs of the labor market.
Minimum Requirement:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social and human sciences, international development or another relevant field is required; advanced degree preferred. Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in relevant program/project management, including focus on youth and workforce development is required. Knowledge and understanding of systems led approaches is highly preferred.
JD : Technical and Vocational Education and Training officer
Interested candidates are requested to submit a CV and cover letter by December 12, 2015 to the address below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.
Attn: Senior Human Resources Officer
[Please mention the title of the Position on the subject of the e-mail while applying]
Email to: jobs@np.mercycorps.org
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Mercy Corps Nepal works to build the absorptive, adaptive and transformative potential of vulnerable individuals and communities across Nepal. The goal is attained through a systems based approach to market development, financial services, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and youth engagement. Mercy Corps began its operation in Nepal in 2005, with projects focusing on the sectors of economic and food security; climate, natural resource and disaster risk management; youth engagement; with the inclusion of women and disadvantaged groups as important cross-cutting themes throughout each intervention area.