Technical and Vocational Education and Training Expert

IREX is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world by empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information. Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $100 million, offices in 20 countries, and a global staff of 400. We work in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Position Summary:

IREX seeks a qualified Short-term Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Consultant to carryout short-term assignments including providing feedback on draft proposals for upcoming USAID-funded opportunities, providing technical inputs to program design, and drafting technical sections of proposals . S/he must be an expert in TVET, with extensive know-how in: effective private sector engagement including fostering linkages with TVET providers; TVET institution capacity building; TVET educator professional development; market-based curriculum and training program development; youth skills development; and or employee upskilling modalities. Familiarity with USAID-funded TVET/workforce development programming is an advantage and experience in the MENA region is desirable.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Support the development of competitive technical proposals by contributing to the technical design and leading the drafting of specific proposal sections
• Liaise with members of the New Business Development Unit and technical experts
• Contribute to a smooth proposal development process and adhere to proposal timelines
• Other duties, as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in Education, Economics, International Development, social sciences, or a related field, along with a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in technical and vocational education strengthening, workforce development, youth development, and/or private sector engagement
• Demonstrated experience working on USAID-funded programs
• In-depth knowledge of donor priorities, as they relate to education, TVET, and workforce development
• Experience writing technical proposals for international donor funding highly preferred
• Experience working on programs focused on the MENA region strongly preferred
• Experience with U.S. Government procurement policies, procedures, and mechanisms for international development activities
• Must be fluent in English

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