Summary
[ GHANA JOBS Technical Vocational ]WUSC is a leading Canadian international development organization that works with and through its southern partners to promote sustainable development. Founded in 1957 and currently working in 22 countries worldwide with an annual budget of approximately $45 million dollars, WUSC’s mission is to foster human development and global understanding through education and training. Our internationally recognized programs support youth, women and other marginalized populations, focusing on three thematic areas of education, employment and empowerment. Globally, WUSC works with a network of higher education institutions, civil society organizations, private sector partners, professionals, students, volunteers, faculty and community leaders that can be leveraged to support our work.
Salary range:GHS, Job type: Fixed term (Renewable), Location:Accra , Agency:World University Service of Canada …. Application close date:Expires May 15, 2020
GHANA JOBS Technical Vocational
Job Description
Position location: Accra
Reports to: INVEST Project Director
Contract term: 2 years with possibility of renewal
Application deadline: 15th May, 2020
The INVEST Project
The Innovation in Non-Traditional Vocational Education and Skills Training (INVEST) is a 5 year (2020 -2025) initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). The project will build sustainable pathways to enhanced economic empowerment, well-being and inclusive growth for 5,000 urban poor young women in Accra, Kumasi, and Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana. Working in high growth sectors, the initiative will test and scale innovative, sustainable models to improve the enabling environment for and reduce gender-specific barriers to women’s economic participation. The project will ultimately enhance access to decent work for marginalized women in non-traditional sectors within the Ghanaian economy.
Nature and Scope
The INVEST project seeks to hire a TVET Advisor to provide guidance on strategic directions and implementation of the project as it relates to the TVET sector, capacity development of the stakeholder institutions and delivery of market-driven, gender sensitive vocational training to approximately 5,000 urban poor young women in Ghana. The Advisor will liaise and consult on an ongoing basis with the main project partners, including government institutions, technical & vocational training institutions and women’s rights organisations.
The TVET Advisor will report to the Project Director, and will work closely with the INVEST team in Accra, Kumasi and Sekondi-Takoradi. The TVET Advisor will also work closely with International TVET Advisors, notably Canadian trade schools who are partners on the project, and TVET Institutions who will be providing guidance and support on international best practices for the design and roll out of the project.
Key areas of Responsibility
Working closely with the INVEST Project Direct, INVEST team and partners, the TVET Advisor will:
Advise and guide the Management Committee and INVEST staff on how INVEST can best feed into and contribute to the TVET sector in Ghana with a special emphasis on work with the private sector, job creation and sectors of priority for skills training
Review the proposed strategy developed by the INVEST team that highlights some of the main entry points and opportunities for INVEST to contribute to, and strengthen, the TVET sector.
Provide technical inputs on the development and implementation of a rapid market assessment in the project locations, including on sectors that are suitable and accessible to women
Provide technical input and guidance in the development and implementation of a capacity assessment of Technical and Vocational Training Institutes in the project target locations.
Assess the training needs of TVET instructors in terms of CBT, technical skills, and soft skills with respect to specific curriculum (to be identified)
Advise on the development of new curricula, in consultation with partners, and revision of existing curricula in consultation with the relevant stakeholders and international experts that may be involved in the process
Advise on the design and development of training curricula and the development of an internship program aimed at private and public sector employers.
Advise the INVEST team on annual planning for the timely integration of cohorts in TVET in order for target numbers can be reached
Provide briefings and design & deliver short trainings for INVEST staff and partners on TVET related issues, as deemed relevant
Required Skills or Experience
10 years technical experience in the general TVET sector
Knowledge of international agencies involved in the development of Vocational Training Education such as UNEVOC-UNESCO, ILO etc.
Understanding of issues challenging TVET sector in Ghana
Familiar with the market systems approach
Strong communication and writing skills.
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How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please submit a letter of motivation and CV to wuscghanaoffice@wusc.ca quoting TVET Advisor – INVEST Project
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
No telephone calls please.
WUSC offers a dynamic work environment with a diverse intercultural workforce. We offer employees exciting opportunities to apply their skills and gain experience all while making a difference for youth around the world.
We believe youth have the potential to provide for their families, build strong communities, and create positive social change for future generations.
Employees at WUSC work hard to create lasting change in education, employment and empowerment.
WUSC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.