Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern has been working in Afghanistan since 1998, when it responded to an earthquake disaster in Takhar province. Currently Concern is working in Takhar and Badakhshan provinces undertaking both emergency response and long term developmental work in the areas of agriculture, livelihood security, education and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. Concern is expanding its programming into nutrition this year. 

Main duty and responsibility:

TVET and HEI Capacity Building and Partnership:

• In coordination with the consortium lead agency and other consortium partners, develop the project approach towards partnership with and capacity building of TVET and HEIs to achieve the project outcomes in Takhar, Kunduz and Badakhshan
• Identify, assess and select TVETs and HEIs in Takhar, Kunduz and Badakhshan for partnership and capacity building
• Develop partnership approaches with selected TVETs and HEIs in line with the project outcomes
• Assess selected TVETs and HEIs to identify areas of capacity building and develop capacity building plans
• Provide training to selected TVETs and HEIs based on their capacity building plans
• Manage grants and financial capacity support to selected TVETs and HEIs, including support to increase their inclusivity and to develop digital learning capabilities
• Work with selected TVETs and HEIs to develop and deliver technical training courses leading to certificates, predominantly in agriculture, and also in cross-cutting skills such as English language, through both in-person and remote learning channels
• Support selected TVETs and HEIs to tailor curricula to private sector needs
• Support selected TVETs and HEIs to integrate life skills and MHPSS into existing and new curricula, and to deliver trainings considering inclusion, gender and youth needs
• Support selected TVETs and HEIs to establish career counselling centres and provide coaching and mentoring services to youth to support them into employment
• Establish Digital Learning Hubs to support increased access for youth to digital learning
• Conduct regular field visits to the project locations
• Take up other tasks that may be assigned by the line manager and or Concern’s management to support organisational goals and needs

Reporting ,Communication and Coordination:

• Prepare and submit narrative reports as required to account progress at output and outcomes/results level in accordance to Concern and donor’s requirements
• Document lessons learnt and best practices, write case studies and stories of change and ensure that these are shared to the MEAL Team
• Review reports submitted by the national partner organization.
• Coordinate with the consortium lead agency and other consortium partners in designing approaches and in sharing experience and learning

Compliance to Concern Code of Conduct:

• Concern is committed in the prevention of harassment, exploitation, abuse and/or inappropriate behavior in the workplace. It is the responsibility of all Concern staff to adhere to Concern Code of Conduct[1] and its associated policies
• Ensure that staff and all people engaged by Concern including partner organizations engaged in Concern programmes, regardless of location, where national or international, full or part time, consultants, interns, contractors or volunteers adhere to the Code at all times. Any breach of this code by Concern staff may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. In terms of staff from partner organisations, any breach of this Code may result in the suspension or termination of the partnership agreement
• Ensure to bring to the attention of the relevant manager or the Country Director any potential incident, abuse or concern that you witness, are made aware of, or suspect, which appears to break the standards contained in this Code.

Emergency/ CHS (Core Humanitarian Standards):

• Concern is committed to CHS to ensure downward accountability. CHS standards guide Concern activities in all stages both emergency and development projects /programs. In Afghanistan, we also bounded our activities by Accountability framework and therefore any Afghanistan employees is responsible to comply with CHS principles and benchmarks as instructed by its policies and therefore make sure that all accept and implement CHS standards in all our activities.
• To give full support in relation to emergencies/ humanitarian operations when occurring in any area that Concern Afghanistan will respond. This can include but is not limited to participation in the Concern Afghanistan Rapid Deployment Unit (CARDU) and deployment on emergency response teams.

Qualification & Experience: 

• Degree in Development, Education, Agriculture, Psychology, Gender Studies, or other relevant field.

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in TVET
• Experience in partnering with TVETs/HEIs in projects
• Experience of assessing TVETs and HEIs, developing capacity building plans based on assessments, and executing capacity building plans
• Experience of establishing or running career counselling centres and providing coaching and mentoring services to youth to support them into employment
• Excellent technical experience and expertise in education, vocational training, and pedagogy.
• Excellent experience of developing digital learning.

Professional Skills, competencies and qualities:

• Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of Concern
• Strong cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint (MS Office).
• Excellent English and Dari (Reading, Writing, and Speaking)
• Strong interpersonal and team work skill with patience and sense of humor
• Empathy with Concern goals and commitment to capacity building, protection and participation 

Applications should be written in English and demonstrate the applicants suitability for the job. A current Curriculum Vita and three referee’s reports should be included in the application. In the first instance applications should be submitted to Concern World Wide- Afghanistan offices in Taloqan marked to the attention of the Human Resources Department. And / or to any other field offices of Concern in, Faizabad, Yawan, , Kunduz and Kabul (Shari now ,5^th Street House # 6 Qala - e - Fatullah) or through this email address: afghanistan.hr@concern.net

Subject line must be: (853/2025 TVET Lead Specialist) or your application may not be considered. 

Closing Date: 29 January 2025