FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Technical Advisor III
Description:
FHI 360 is seeking a Workforce Development Team Leader for the anticipated USAID-funded Tunisia Business Reform and Competitiveness Project II (BCRP II). The goal of BCRP II is to create jobs in Tunisia through targeted firm-level assistance that increases the competitiveness of the assisted firms, enabling them to expand and hire additional workers. In support of the goal of job creation, the project will assist Tunisia with workforce development and job placement as well as improve Tunisia’s business enabling environment.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
The Workforce Development Team Leader will lead BCRP II’s Objective 2: Improve the match between skills demanded by the labor market and the training provided by educational institutions. S/he will lead identification of proven models and approaches that deliver labor market relevant skills which will improve both employability for the individual and productivity for their employer; to be integrated throughout the Project. Skills are defined broadly and can encompass work readiness skills, soft skills, sector specific technical skills, entrepreneurial skills, among others as needed by the target populations and employers. Ideally, this person has served in a similar capacity for other skill development programs and workforce programs in Tunisia.
Specific responsibilities of the position include the following:
- Engage a range of private sector and government stakeholders to inform a plan for priority curricula reforms and regulatory/legal changes to support job growth
- Enhance partnerships with industry, government, and community partners to improve the link between private sector job demand and vocational training center’s curriculum development and job placement services
- Assist vocational, technical, and higher education institutions to develop new curricula to address skill shortfall areas
- Oversee the establishment of new career counseling centers and strengthening of existing career counseling centers, particularly job matching services
- Provide expertise in value chain and labor market analysis to identify critical job needs in the industry
- Advise and provide technical guidance on regulatory reforms to improve public and private higher education institutions
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in education, human resource development, organizational behavior or other relevant or equivalent field preferred; a candidate with exceptional relevant experience may substitute experience for a graduate degree.
- 10 years of international development experience, of which at least 5 years must be in workforce development in a developing country, including experience working with host country training or higher education institutions. Specifically, experience is preferred in such areas as facilitating communication and collaboration between education and business, developing and upgrading curricula to address labor demand, upgrading career centers and career counseling, and/or higher education performance management. Prior experience with USAID preferred.
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in labor market, value chain and/or related economic or population-level analysis.
- Experience with successful private sector partnerships, and specifically working with employers to identify and address skill needs, preferred.
- Experience with policy reform, particularly related to higher education, preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including communication skills (verbal and written), outstanding management skills (including ethical management), resourcefulness, flexibility, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Strong team player, with demonstrated ability to positively motivate team members to success.
- Fluent in written and spoken French and/or Arabic. Competence in Arabic is desired but not required. Fluency in English is required.
This position is contingent upon award and approval by USAID.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
