TEVETA
The Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training (TEVET) Authority with support from the World Bank is implementing a Skills for a Vibrant Economy (SAVE) Project for 5 years from 2021 to 2025 through the International Development Association (IDA) financing. The Project development objective is to increase equitable access to market-relevant skills in priority areas of the economy, especially for females and vulnerable youth. It is anticipated that the impact of the project will support Malawi’s human capital development for a vibrant economy, equitable growth, and development through improved youth skills in key areas of the economy.
Employment opportunities have now risen within the TEVET Authority – Project Department for the positions of Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning (ME&L)Officer, and Project Assistants for which the Authority invites suitably qualified professionals to apply.
Job Title: Projects Assistant (4)
Department: Projects Division
Reports to: Head of Projects and Development
Location: Regional Service Centres
Purpose of the Job:
To support the implementation, management, and coordination of donor-supported projects at regional level and act as the focal desk and liaison person for TEVET Authority projects at regional level.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the Head of Projects and Development in ensuring that Project activities are implemented in accordance with the work plan and approved budget;
- Initiates and maintains linkages with Non-Governmental Organizations and other stakeholders;
- Assist in the planning and implementation of the project.
- Assist in facilitating the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables.
- Assist in managing projects resource allocations
- Assist in planning and scheduling project timelines
- Assist in tracking project deliverables using appropriate tools.
- Assist in implementing and managing project changes and interventions to achieve project outcomes
- Manages project data and generates periodic project implementation and monitoring reports;
- Report challenges encountered for quick redress by relevant authorities;
- Assist in developing programme evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the project and identify areas for Improvement
- Provides support on emerging issues.
- Participate in resource mobilization initiatives such as proposal development.
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Rural Development, Economics, Agriculture economics, or related field.
- At least 2-3 years working experience in Project Management and Coordination;
- Have demonstrable skills in computerized Project Planning, Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation;
- Have knowledge and understanding of the TEVET Sector;
- Be a self-motivated team player and of high integrity,
- Have excellent interpersonal skills.
Method Of Application
Interested persons meeting the above specifications should submit written applications with Curriculum Vitae, naming 3 traceable referees, to:
The Executive Director
TEVET Authority
P/Bag B406
LILONGWE 3
TEVETA is an equal opportunities employer.
Closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 20th January, 2023.
Due to anticipated large volumes of applications, only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.