Technical Expert, Strategic Programme and Partnerships Development, TVET Programme

Shapes UNRWA’s three-year TVET strategy in Syria by analysing labour-market evidence, defining programme and financing priorities, building donor and industry partnerships, and recommending improvements to instructor development, workplace learning and employability pathways for Palestine refugees.

Department: Technical and Vocational Education and Training Programme

• Review TVET-sector evidence, labour-market trends and programme-development opportunities
• Develop a three-year TVET strategy with objectives, priorities, financing and monitoring arrangements
• Facilitate consultations with government, employers, training providers and development partners
• Map stakeholders and develop donor, partnership and resource-mobilisation frameworks
• Prepare concept notes, proposals, donor briefs and partnership materials
• Recommend improvements to instructor development, internships and workplace learning
• Assess TVET-centre needs and define sustainable livelihoods pathways for Palestine refugees

• Advanced university degree in education, technical and vocational education and training, development studies, business administration, economics, public policy or a related field
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in TVET, skills development, workforce development, education, programme management, strategic planning or institutional development
• Experience developing TVET strategies or comparable sector and institutional frameworks
• Experience in donor engagement, proposal development and resource mobilisation
• Experience in fragile, conflict-affected, humanitarian or recovery contexts
• Excellent written and spoken English

• Full-time consultancy based in Damascus with travel to programme locations in Syria
• The published fee is equivalent to P-4 but is not a staff grade
• Appointment depends on visa and entry authorisation for Syria