Chief Technical Advisor – Skills & Private Sector Development Advisor (F/M) – 80-100% based in Yango  

Helvetas is an organisation specialised in development cooperation and humanitarian response, anchored in Switzerland. Our vision is a just world in which all people determine the course of their lives in dignity and security, using environmental resources in a sustainable manner.

As per August 1st, 2024, or on mutual agreement, we are looking for a Chief Technical Advisor – Skills & Private Sector Development Advisor (F/M) – 80-100% based in Yangon/Myanmar.

This position includes two main components. As Chief Technical Advisor to the SCORE (Skills for Community Resilience and Empowerment) Project (50%), you will provide overall leadership and technical advice to the project team and consortium partners. Your remaining time (30-50%) will be spent advising other Skills, Jobs, and Income (SJI) projects in Myanmar.

The overall objective of the SCORE project is to contribute to a sustainable development by using human capital with education and training in conflict affected regions in Myanmar. The specific objectives are: (A) Access to inclusive and high-quality education is ensured through non-formal education offers, demand driven TVET and digital courses leading to jobs. (B) Inclusive mechanisms support access to information and resources for communities and especially private sector. Work-based learning, private sector approaches to TVET and shared planning of non-formal education and TVET and creation of new employment opportunities will sustainably contribute to the creation and use of human capital in Myanmar.
 

MAIN TASKS

• Work with SCORE project manager to develop and implement an effective management system for the project assuming overall responsibility for successful project implementation.
• Maintain relations with SCORE project consortium partners and the EU as project donor.
• Lead planning, reporting and financial management of SCORE.
• Maintain coordination and shared planning with a parallel EU-funded project – leveraging their experience and contributing Helvetas experience with vocation skills and youth employment.
• Develop the technical capacities of partners to conduct analysis and trigger systemic changes to non-formal education, technical and vocational training, and youth entrepreneurship.
• Advise other Skills, Jobs, and Income (SJI) projects in Myanmar on topics like access to domestic and international markets for MSMEs, and MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) systems (non-exhaustive list).

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in development studies, economics, education or in another relevant field.
• Profound knowledge in Project Cycle Management, incl. MEAL, and four or more years managing development projects focusing on vocational education, skills, or employment with a private sector focus.
• Experience with EU funded projects is a plus.
• Strong leadership competencies with experience managing projects delivered through consortia.
• Knowledge of the Market/Inclusive Systems Development approach.
• Experience or strong interest in Nexus and humanitarian projects.
• Strong planning, reporting, and financial management skills.
• Experience in working in challenging security contexts and experience in conflict sensitive project management
• Ability to work both independently and with teams, excellent facilitation skills, sensitivity for gender & social equity and the local culture
• Ability to coach and build capacity of local project staff
• Excellent spoken and written English; Myanmar language skills or a commitment to learn it are a distinct asset
• Mastery of Microsoft Office 365 suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), with knowledge of Kobo Toolbox, MS Power BI or high interest and willingness to learn.

WE OFFER YOU

An international contract of two years, with possibility of extension, attractive working conditions and a satisfactory and challenging job in a multicultural team.

We look forward to receiving your complete application including motivation letter, CV, relevant work certificates and diplomas by June 30, 2024. Please send your application via our online recruiting portal.

For additional information, please contact Andrew Wilson, Country Director Myanmar [email protected] or visit our website www.helvetas.org or www.helvetas.org/en/myanmar.

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