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The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is a leading development partner in Nepal supporting the Government of Nepal (GoN) to reform the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector through its three projects namely, Nepal Vocational Qualifications System (NVQS), Enhanced Skills for Sustainable and Rewarding Employment (ENSSURE) and Quality TVET for Youth (QualiTY). On behalf of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Swisscontact Nepal, through the NVQS and QualiTY projects, and HELVETAS Nepal, through the ENSSURE project, provide Technical Assistance to the Government of Nepal.
TVET is an important trajectory of economic development and social inclusion. The Constitution of Nepal highlights TVET as a key pillar of Nepal’s education sector. It assigns entirely new TVET functions to the provincial and local governments, by devolving the TVET functions of the federal government. However, there is a serious lack of competent people with the practical experiences to work at/with the provincial and local governments to implement TVET mandates. Although every year thousands of youth graduate at bachelor level or above in subjects related to TVET, lack of adequate exposure and on-site experiences in TVET limits their chances to enter the TVET labour market. Thereby, women and disadvantaged group are disproportionally affected.
To address this context and to support the Government of Nepal in developing the required capacities in the TVET sector in an inclusive way, the SDC offers traineeship opportunities for fresh graduates in its three projects, which will allow the graduates to gain first-hand experience.
Therefore, NVQS and QualiTY Projects/Swisscontact Nepal and ENSSURE Project/HELVETAS Nepal, call for applications of interested and qualified Nepali Nationals.
Trainee Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Officer
No. of Vacancy: 15 positions
Location: Federal or Province offices of NVQS, QualiTY and ENSSURE project on a rotational basis with field visit depending on the nature of the activities. Each trainee is expected to spend 4
months each in ENSSURE PSU, NVQS PSU and QualiTY PSU either at federal or in province
offices.
Project Support Unit, Bhaktapur – 3 positions
Provincial Project Support Unit, Koshi Province, Biratnagar – 3 positions
Provincial Project Support Unit, Bagmati Province, Hetauda – 3 positions
Provincial Project Support Unit, Lumbini Province, Deukhuri – 3 positions
Provincial Project Support Unit, Sudurpaschim Province, Dhangadhi – 3 positions
Coach/Mentor: Deputy Team Leader (Program), NVQS P-II/Swisscontact Nepal,
M&E Specialist, QualiTY Project/ Swisscontact Nepal,
Quality Assurance Specialist / Technical Coordinator – TVET of the province, ENSSURE/HELVETAS Nepal
Duration: The duration of the traineeship will be one year. In the case of maternity leave for women trainees, the time lost during the maternity leave
shall be made up by extending the traineeship period.
Objectives of the Traineeship
Traineeship in TVET sector is to provide a platform where youths can develop abilities that will help them to take up employment opportunities in TVET sector that can be at the disposal of the provincial and local governments. The program will provide an opportunity to gain on- the- job experience, increase knowledge, develop career goals and put together a professional network.
The specific objectives are:
- To equip fresh graduates of technical and non-technical subjects (including education/TVET) with knowledge and skills in TVET sector;
- To ensure equal opportunities (through positive discrimination) to the graduates in particular women and disadvantaged groups to foster their professional career;
- To create a more balanced and inclusive workforce in the TVET projects and in the TVET sector as a whole;
- To raise awareness/interest among the larger population about the prospective career in TVET sector.
Roles and Responsibilities of the TVET Officer
The roles and responsibilities given below are to be carried out under the instruction and supervision of the assigned Supervisor/Mentor/Coach.
1. Planning, budgeting, monitoring & evaluation and reporting:
The trainee will assist to:
- Prepare Yearly Plan of Operation
- Organise/conduct review reflection meetings with government and other stakeholders
- Prepare minutes of the meetings
- Draft semi-annual and annual reports
2. Support in the implementation of Dual-VET apprenticeship system in Nepal:
The trainee will assist in:
a. Training Cycle Management:
- Planning of training
- Procurement of training services
- Monitoring of training:
– at technical schools
– at industries - Evaluation of performance of training providers (technical school and industries)
b. Career Guidance:
- Management of Career Guidance at school
- Support to organise career fair
- Management of career centre at province.
3. Management of the process and procedures (Skill testing, Database, certification etc.) for the implementation of National Vocational Qualifications System (NVQS):
The trainee will assist to:
- Organise NVQS orientation program
- Coordinate capacity development program of NVQS
- Facilitate NCS/NOSS development workshop
- Facilitate test item development workshop
- Build network with industries and employees associations.
- Monitor and evaluate skill assessment
- Organise counselling sessions for candidates applying for Recognising of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment.
- Organise orientation for industries and employees on the importance of RPL.
- Communicate/disseminate information on RPL and NVQ
4. Support in the implementation of accreditation system in Nepal:
The trainee will assist to:
- Maintain the database of schools applying for accreditation including the number of schools that complete School Improvement Plan (SIPs)
- Update existing database in accordance with the changes received from the field
- Organise training programs, orientation workshops
- Compile weekly project updates, and other documents on need basis
- Capture stories, results and learning to support Communications and Knowledge Management
- Organise instructors training, and maintain instructor database (number of trainings completed, applications received for licensing and license received)
- Support province offices in tasks pertaining to the preparation of TVET profile.
5. Carry out other works as relevant for learning the listed competencies in consultation with the
assigned supervisor/mentor/coach.
The individual is expected to perform following functions:
- The trainee shall abide by the rules and regulations, values and code of conduct of the NVQS, QualiTY and ENSSURE projects. Any violation may subject the trainees to a disciplinary action.
- The trainee shall prepare and submit a final exit report to the project. This report should include a description of the various tasks and responsibilities assigned, results and learning achieved, along with a reflection of lessons learnt.
- The trainee needs authorisation from the Project Team Leader before taking on any paid side jobs. Regarding non-paid side jobs, the trainee informs the Project Team Leader in writing. Secondary employment is only permissible if it in no way affects the trainee’s performance.
- No trainees are allowed to quit the programme once they have enrolled.
Qualification, Experience and Skills
The individual must meet the following qualifications, experience and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Education, Rural Development, Management, Engineering or any relevant discipline. No prior job experience is required. Commitment towards gender equality, social inclusion, and poverty reduction. Fresh graduates (between 20 and 28 years of age) will be considered.
Competencies
Required competencies of the incumbent are as follows:
- Good team player and effective communicator
- Able to establish good interpersonal relations with staff, technical experts, members of sector skill committees and CTEVT/NSTB.
- Good understanding of professional organisational culture.
- Reliable, careful, honest, and sincere work attitude
- Open and ready to learn and serve relevant task for ENSSURE, NVQS and QualiTY
- Sincerity, punctuality, discipline, willingness to learn.
- Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Innovative and adaptive.
- Sensitive to cultural diversity, gender, and social inclusion
- Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proposed Stipend and Benefit
As per the rules and regulations of the Traineeship guideline of the organisation.
Travel
This position may require periodic field travel. All the associated travel expenses will be covered by the project as per organisational policies and procedures.
Application Procedures:
Please submit (a) updated CV with two referees, (b) passport size photo, (c) Bachelor’s transcript or certificate (d) Nepali citizenship through the link:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ca5700b90df44849bf61f4b6fa2353f1 latest by 11 February 2024.
Swisscontact Nepal and/or HELVETAS Nepal shall not entertain any phone enquiries or other such solicitations for this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection process. Swisscontact Nepal and/or HELVETAS Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all applications.
Swisscontact Nepal and/or HELVETAS Nepal promote workforce diversity and apply positive discrimination to candidates from discriminated groups (Women, Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai and other minority communities).