Management & Training
Corporation’s MTC) (innovative, forward-thinking attitude and culture have
helped tens of thousands of people each year learn new academic, technical, and
social skills to become more employable and productive citizens.
MTC is seeking a local technical
education and vocational training (TVET) or workforce development expert to
assist in im
plementing the USAID-funded, Uganda Youth Leadership in Agriculture
Program. The Workforce Development Specialist will ,be responsible for
conducting a nation-wide assessment of technical training institutions (formal
and informal), leveraging youth and Orivate sector involvement. The
Institutional Development Specialist will analyze the assessment results in
order to develop a capacity building strategy for identified training
institutions serving the formal and informal employment sectors.
Experience with the following
activities:
– Leading assessments and
analyzing nationwide skills development capacity and the capacity of workforce
development training institutions;
-Providing expertise in the
development of skills building activities for private sector and business
actors
-Upgrading local workforce
institutions skills training practices in agriculture and agribusiness
(technical and cross cutting skills) including development of curriculum,
training, methods, materials, certification and related areas.
Qualifications:
– Post graduate or equivalent
qualification in relevant field of study (Workforce
development/TVET/Agriculture or
Agribusiness), or an equivalent combination
of credentials, knowledge,
skills, experience.
-At least 5 years of experience
working on similar or related economic growth projects in developing country
context; preferably in Uganda.
-Experience as a team member or
consultant designing and implementing technical vocational projects, youth
workforce development projects, or entrepreneurship projects in a developing,
or transitioning Country. Uganda experience preferred.- Knowledge of various
approaches to institutional capacity building for the formal and informal
sectors
-Excellent English communication
skills, both written and oral, and be able to work under pressure with limited
guidance.
Interested parties may apply
online at: http://mtcjobs.iapplicants.com/searchjobs.p hp and/or send a
CV to
international@mtctrains.com. Only
applicants that include a resume or CV shall be considered.
