Non-Staff Consultant
OVERVIEW
Parent Sector : Field Office
Duty Station: Maputo
Job Family: Education
Type of contract : Non Staff
Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Duty Station Time) : 29.06.2025
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
I. Basic Purpose:
- INSTITUTIONAL AND GLOBAL CONTEXT
UNESCO is the only United Nations agency working at all levels of education, including Non-Formal, Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) and Higher Education. This holistic view of education has made it the agency responsible for globally monitoring the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4).
The adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2015 reflected a new understanding of development: one that emphasizes the interconnections between social, economic and environmental issues. Education is central to the Agenda and is covered by SDG 4: “Ensure equitable access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” The Incheon Declaration of the same year also calls on UNESCO Member States to “ensure inclusive, equitable and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.”
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- MOZAMBIQUE CONTEXT AND THE ROLE OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
The Mozambican government attaches strategic importance to Vocational Education (VE) due to the role it plays in meeting the country's growing economic and social development needs and as part of the government's efforts to reduce poverty and increase the income of Mozambicans. This objective has been operationalized through the implementation, since 2006, of a broad and profound Reform of the EP to establish a System of Technical-Vocational Education (TVE), Vocational Training (VT), Extra-Institutional Vocational Training and Higher Professional Education, which is integrated, coherent, flexible and oriented towards the demands of the labor market, promoting the participation of its social partners, namely the private sector, workers' unions and civil society.
The main objective of the reform is to facilitate the transition from a supply-based training system to a demand-driven system and to equip training beneficiaries with greater technical skills and professional competencies demanded by the labour market and to improve the quality and relevance of Vocational Education in Mozambique, with a focus on institutions and programs in relevant economic sectors.
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II. Duties and Responsibilities:
- The specialist will co-lead with the lead specialist (specialist with international experience in TVET) the entire process of preparing and writing the Mozambique TVET Strategy and the respective Action Plan.
- He/She will provide support to ensure alignment and consistency throughout the process, ensuring that all components are cohesive, interconnected and aligned with national priorities and strategic objectives.
- He/She will be responsible for coordination with Mozambican national authorities.
- He/She will ensure that the process and its outcomes are aligned with government priorities, fostering a strong sense of ownership and commitment to the Strategy and Action Plan, through collaboration with the national technical team composed of government officials.
- The specialist will support the documentation of the methods, data and sources used for the cost projections, to ensure transparency and replicability.
- He/She will support the incorporation of inputs from the technical team of national and international experts and UNESCO, as well as the finalization of the Strategy and Action Plan, presenting the final documents during the national validation workshop in Mozambique, in collaboration with the international expert on PE.
- He/She will support the capacity development of local stakeholders in terms of planning, coordination and management of TVET.
- He/She will support the organization and actively participate in the workshops, interviews and analysis that will lead to the drafting of the TVET Strategy and the related Action Plan.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Certifications:
Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Education Sciences, Social Sciences or related field.
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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience:
- The TVET Specialist should have solid experience (5 years or more national experience) in analyzing formal and non-formal training systems.
- At least one similar mission carried out in collaboration with ministries of education and/or Teacher Training Institutes, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of inclusive TVET or general education in Mozambique.
- Understanding of the socio-economic context of Mozambique, including limited human and institutional capacities in the field of inclusive TVET.
- Relevant experience working with national stakeholders in developing tools and systems to support TVET trainees.
- Proven experience in managing partnerships and collaborations with government and non-government stakeholders in the TVET sector, as well as in capacity building actions.
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Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in Portuguese & English.
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
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SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as an interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
This vacancy is open to qualified applicants with experience of the Mozambican countrywide context.
Interested applicants should submit their updated resume by email to maputo.hr@unesco.org.
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