Advisor – (Vocational Training and Labour Market)

Country: Ethiopia

End date of contract-7/31/2029

National staff

Description of the Project:

STEP-IV Horti-Skills Project, funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN), is implemented within the framework of the Ethio-German Sustainable Training and Education Programme (STEP IV). The project aims to improve the employability of young Ethiopians in the horticulture sector and strengthen the competitiveness of horticulture companies by improving the relevance, quality and institutional sustainability of horticulture-related skills development.

The project strengthens the enabling environment and coordination mechanisms for horticulture skills development, builds the capacity of the Ethiopian Horticulture Producers and Exporters Association (EHPEA), the Horticulture Sector Skills Committee (HSSC) and horticulture companies, and supports the delivery of cooperative and short-term training through TVET institutions and companies.

A key focus of the project is to establish a stronger connection between national TVET reforms, regional implementation and the actual skills needs of horticulture companies. This requires practical tools and approaches for cooperative training, curricula, assessment, workplace-based learning and quality assurance, as well as strengthened capacity among TVET institutions, companies and sector organizations.

The Advisor (Regional Expert) supports the translation of national TVET and horticulture-sector reforms into practical regional implementation, provides technical backstopping to regional teams and TVET colleges on cooperative training design, supervision and quality assurance and supports the development and standardization of tools for cooperative training, curricula and assessment.

The Advisor also designs and delivers capacity-building measures for EHPEA, HSSC and horticulture companies, helping strengthen their ability to participate effectively in the skills development system and to contribute to industry-led training and workplace-based learning

Main activities

• Translate national TVET and horticulture-sector reforms into practical regional action plans and implementation measures.

• Provide technical backstopping to regional teams and TVET colleges on cooperative training design, implementation, supervision and quality assurance.

• Develop, adapt and standardize practical tools for cooperative training, curricula, assessment and workplace-based learning.

• Support TVET institutions and regional stakeholders to implement demand-driven and industry-responsive training approaches.

• Design and deliver capacity-building measures for EHPEA, HSSC and horticulture companies.

• Strengthen the capacity of private-sector partners to actively participate in skills development, training delivery and workplace-based learning.

• Support the development and implementation of sector-specific training and qualification packages in cooperation with EHPEA, HSSC, TVET institutions and industry partners.

• Facilitate coordination between regional TVET institutions, government partners, EHPEA, HSSC and horticulture companies.

• Contribute to the development, piloting and continuous improvement of training tools, curricula and assessment approaches.

• Perform other duties related to the position as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in TVET, education, vocational education and training, skills development, education management, curriculum development, agricultural education, development studies or a related field.

• Additional professional qualifications in cooperative training, competency-based training, curriculum development, assessment or workplace learning are an advantage.

Professional experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in TVET, skills development, vocational education, curriculum development, cooperative training or workplace-based learning.

• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing cooperative training and work-based learning approaches.

• Experience in curriculum development, adaptation and assessment tools.

• Experience working with private-sector companies, employer associations or sector skills bodies.

• Experience in donor-funded technical cooperation or development projects is an advantage.

• Experience in the horticulture, agriculture or agribusiness sector is highly desirable.

Technical competencies

• Strong knowledge of TVET systems, competency-based training and workplace-based learning.

• Strong understanding of cooperative training models and their implementation in TVET institutions and companies.

Languages

• Excellent English; Amharic an asset.

This position is assigned to salary band 4

How To Apply

nterested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their motivation letter and recent CV.

Please follow the  Link  below to submit your application.

Internal Applicants should seek approval from their supervisor before applying.

HR will contact the line manager before the interview.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates, regardless of disability, age, sex, ethnicity, race, or religion, are encouraged to apply.

Job Requirements Master’s holder with expertise in TVET, vocational education, or related fields to support the implementation of national TVET reforms within Ethiopia’s horticulture sector. Responsibilities include translating policy into regional action plans, providing technical backstopping for cooperative training design and quality assurance, developing standard tools for curricula and assessment, and delivering capacity-building measures to sector stakeholders. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of competency‑based training models, experience in curriculum development and workplace learning, and ideally have worked with private‑sector partners or donor projects. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a motivation letter and recent CV by using the link below to apply. Internal applicants must obtain supervisor approval before applying.