TVET Assistant (Balkh)

About Islamic Relief Worldwide

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is an international, non-profitable, non-governmental humanitarian relief organization with its head quarter in Birmingham, UK. It enjoys consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for International Red Cross and red Crescent Moments and NGOs in Disaster Relief. Islamic Relief has been working in Afghanistan for more than 23 years, providing emergency relief and implementing life-changing development projects for some of the most vulnerable people in the country. Islamic Relief set up our first Afghanistan office in 1999. Since then, IRA continued providing assistances in emergency relief, food security, livelihood, education, health, nutrition, shelter, orphan sponsorship, Ramadan and Qurbani programmes.

Job Summary

Preparation of standard curriculum of the selected vocational skills trainings in collaboration with the DAIL so Recruitment of qualified trainers and set-up of vocational classes based on the DAIL standards, Constant monitoring of the progress of the vocational training classes, Provision of tool kits and business startup support/job placement to the gradated trainees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordination with DAIL regarding development of training curriculum for the selected skills
• Preparation of ToR and selection criteria for Vocational skills trainer
• Local announcement for recruitment of qualify trainers (Through HR dept)
• Select the place for TVET with close coordination community and DAIL
• Set-up and arrange the classes of the vocational skills training centers
• Commencement of Vocational Skill Training
• Ensuring regular monitoring of vocational skills training classes by field team
• Regular Monitoring by MEAL from the vocational training class in targeted areas
• Technical monitoring by Livelihood program team from vocational skill training classes in targeted areas
• Identifying the tool kits for TEVT
• Procurement of the Tool kits through supply chain
• Distribution of Tool kits for TEVT Trainees after graduation
• Distribution of certificates in a official ceremony
• Post-graduation support (business start-up support in terms of money or equipment)
• Post distribution monitoring Regular and on need field visits from the project site.
• On time reporting of the overall activities being undertaken at the field level.
• Any other tasks assigned by the line supervisor.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Education or Agriculture,
• Graduates from Vocational Skills Institute can also apply. 

Experience:

• At least 2 - 4 years of work experience, particularly with an international organization or local NGO in the related field, women empowerment, and community development.
• Collection and coordination with stakeholders
• Understanding of Pashto, Dari and English both written and spoken.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-ethnic team and take on diverse tasks.

Required Skills:

• Warm personality with strong communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in groups.
• If necessary, willing to go to the field with other project staff.
• Be punctual, on time, and able to meet deadlines.

Language Requirement:

• Sound ability to speak local and English languages.  

Submission Guideline

Interested and qualified national candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their motivation and updated CV by clicking (Apply Now) option at the top of this page. 

The closing date for accepting applications is 29 January 2024

Please clearly state the Vacancy Announcement number and title of the position you are applying for in the subject line. 

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered and only short-listed candidates will be called for a written test. 

Functional Area

Programme

Countries

Afghanistan

Provinces

Balkh

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