Vocational Training Coordinator (VTC)

Job Description

Title: Vocational Training Coordinator (VTC)

Company Name: A Reputed National NGO

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master degree in Education/Teachers Training/ Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)/ Academic Management/ Programme Coordination or any other relevant discipline.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Project Brief: Since 2022, the organization has been implementing a vocational skill development program for Rohingya Refugees in Cox`s Bazar and Bhasan Char. The program, known as the UN Joint Program for Skills Development (JPSD) or Improving Skills and Economic Opportunities in Cox`s Bazar (ISEC), aims to provide vocational training and improve economic prospects for the beneficiaries. The organization is responsible for delivering Level-1 vocational training in various fields including Agriculture Crops Production (ACP), Concreter, Solar (PV) System Installation and Maintenance, Community Health Worker (CHW), Caregiving (Aid to Midwifery and Nursing), and Small Engine Mechanic (SEM). Beneficiaries are selected based on prequalification criteria that consider the labor market needs in Myanmar and the camps. The project`s main objective is to empower refugees by equipping them with transferable skills that meet labor market demands in both Myanmar and the camp settings. This will support their potential return and integration into Myanmar and enable them to have productive lives in the camps. To achieve this, refugees are encouraged to engage in activities such as multi-sector endeavors, minor livelihood pursuits, community works, and utilizing their acquired skills.
∎ The VTC is the key person who is responsible for planning and contributing towards the Competency Standard (CS) and Competency Based Learning Materials (CBLM) development and delivery of different skill development vocational programs under the project for the targeted beneficiaries at camp level. VTC will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating different trades selected, based on the curriculum provided by UNHCR and ensure support to implement the activities in the refugee camps where designated training centers are established by UNHCR. S/he will ensure timely delivery of the vocational course(s) and the successful completion through external assessment followed by certification, following the humanitarian principles and sector guidelines and standard. S/he will closely work with the Skill Development Manager (SDM) to implement the training curriculum for the assessment-based trade for the refugee beneficiaries and will facilitate them to engage with work placement/ employment during/ after receiving the vocational training from the project. S/he will also act as the Internal Quality Assurer and will provide technical guidance to the Vocational Training Specialist (VTS), Assistant Instructor (AI) and Vocational Supervisor (VS). S/he will perform his/her task with close collaboration and under the supervision of Project Manager.
∎ Location: Ukhiya and Teknaf, Cox`s Bazar (Coverage: Rohingya Refugee Camp-4, 4 Extension, 21, 26 and 27)
∎ Job Nature: Full-time (12 Months)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Key Activities:
∎ VTC will supervise effective implementation of all course and curriculum related activities for selected refugee learners and ensure compliance to all performance standards, policies and objectives and perform regular academic and administration tests and perform assessment for same.
∎ VTC will supervise the overall academic activities of the UNHCR training centers established in the refugee camps and will guide the VTS, AI and VS directly for all educational operation.
∎ One of the key jobs for the VTC will be to work alongside the VTS, AI and VS to ensure the standardization of assessment practices for the learners of those selected trades so that learning outcomes are met appropriately. H/She will also need to regularly observe trainer and assessor performance, providing constructive feedback and organize ToT.
∎ Ensuring standards and other related requirements of Awarding Organizations and external agencies are met and exceeded.
∎ Develop and follow internal policies, procedures and documentation for the carrying out and maintenance of quality systems.
∎ Coordinate the timely registration and certification claims for learners.
∎ Provide all required assistance to the SDM to implement Technical Vocational Training Module, Manual, ensure self-employment /work placement with the help of related stakeholders for the vocational skill development program
∎ Help and guide the designated team member to develop monitoring tools according to the project indicators and submit to the higher management in time.
∎ To ensure that the codes of conduct in line with the organizational policy are being strictly maintained & all staff members are fully oriented with safeguarding and PSEA rules.
∎ Maintaining a very effective communication and rapport building with the corresponding camp management (CiC office) and other key stakeholders (including the other co-partners of the Skills Development component regarding learners' self-employment/ work placement and ensure timely coordination for regular updates.
∎ Reporting Activities
∎ Regular monthly report, progress and achievement for both organization's management and the partners.
∎ Maintain appropriate records of quality assurance, assessment, registration and certification activities.
∎ Disseminate information and feedback from monitoring activities and ensure all actions are addressed by indicated timescales.
∎ General
∎ Assist project implementation team in conducting regular/monthly and need based meetings.
∎ Regularly update the senior management on project progress and challenges in the field and ensure their timely solutions.
∎ Ensure logistics and security to the project's staff as per organization's policies and procedures in coordination with Logistics department.
∎ Create congenial/friendly working environment for all staff members and ensure appropriate learning culture adhering to all safeguarding issues.
∎ Attend training/orientation as and when asked by the organization/ project management and participate in meetings, workshops and other events organized by other stakeholders and represent the project.
∎ Perform any other related duties or responsibilities when assigned by the organization/ project management.

Additional Requirements:
∎ A minimum of five years of professional experience in the relevant field is required. Additional consideration and value will be given to candidates with experience working in the context of Rohingya Camps.
∎ Level-4 Certificate in Competency based Training and Assessment (CBT&A).
∎ Demonstrated experience in Technical Vocational Education Training/Life Skill Training Project Implementation.
∎ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
∎ Excellent teamwork, and a proven track record of building trust within and empowering teams.
∎ Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and reporting skills in English and effective interpersonal and negotiation skills, proven through successful interactions with all levels of stakeholder groups.
∎ Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Salary: Tk. 97143 (Monthly)

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 31 Dec 2023

Company Information:
∎ 23 Dec 2023
∎ A Reputed National NGO

Category: Education/Training