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Senior Technical Expert to lead TVET strategy and partnership development for UNRWA in Damascus.
Drive donor engagement, sector analysis, and sustainable livelihoods through a comprehensive TVET programme.
Result of Service
1- Inception report, including methodology, workplan, stakeholder engagement plan, and timeline submitted within the first two weeks of the assignment. 2- Comprehensive review and analysis of the TVET sector, labour market trends, and programme development opportunities completed. 3- Stakeholder mapping and partnership development strategy prepared. 4- Resource mobilization and donor engagement framework developed. 5- Draft Three-Year TVET Strategy prepared and presented for stakeholder consultation. 6- Financing and sustainability framework for the TVET Programme developed. 7- Technical recommendations produced on instructor development, private sector engagement, internships, and on-the-job training. 8- Recommendations prepared on UNRWA's potential contribution to strengthening the TVET sector in Syria. 9- Concept notes, donor briefs, partnership materials, and knowledge products developed and disseminated. 10- Monthly progress reports submitted throughout the consultancy period. 11- Final Three-Year TVET Strategy finalized and validated. 12- Final consultancy report submitted, including lessons learned and recommendations for implementation.
Work Location
Damascus, Syria, with travel to programme locations in the country.
Expected duration
Six months (full-time assignment equivalent to five working days per week).
Duties and Responsibilities
A. Strategic planning and TVET programme development
- Conduct a comprehensive review of secondary information related to the TVET sector in Syria, including existing UNRWA assessments, national strategies, sector reports, and labour market studies.
- Review and analyse findings from the labour market assessment undertaken by UNRWA during 2025–2026 and identify implications for programme planning and skills development priorities.
- In sync with the UNRWA’s agency wide sustainable livelihoods programming approach, develop programmatic pathways for the TVET programme to contribute to sustainable livelihoods for Palestine refugees in Syria.
- Organize and facilitate consultations with key stakeholders, including UNRWA Headquarters, TVET and Skills Working Groups, Government of Syria line ministries, employers, training providers, and other relevant partners.
- Undertake visits to UNRWA TVET centres in Syria to assess programme strengths, challenges, opportunities, and future development needs.
- Facilitate workshops and consultations with UNRWA staff and management to identify strategic priorities and programme development opportunities.
- Lead the development of a comprehensive three-year TVET Strategy, including strategic objectives, implementation priorities, partnership approaches, financing requirements, and monitoring framework.
- Develop a financing and sustainability framework, identifying projected resource requirements, potential funding opportunities, and financing options for programme expansion and modernization.
- Present the draft and final strategy to UNRWA management and staff and facilitate validation workshops.
B. Partnership development and resource mobilization
- Support the TVET Programme and Programme Support Office in identifying, engaging, and strengthening relationships with existing and potential donors and development partners.
- Conduct stakeholder mapping and develop a partnership engagement strategy covering government institutions, private sector actors, UN agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, and development partners.
- Identify opportunities for technical cooperation, industry partnerships, internships, apprenticeships, and training support for TVET students and instructors.
- Prepare concept notes, briefing papers, donor profiles, and partnership engagement materials to support resource mobilization efforts.
- Work closely with the Programme Support Office to develop funding proposals and partnership initiatives aligned with the TVET strategic priorities.
- Organize meetings, presentations, and briefings for donors and partners to showcase programme achievements, lessons learned, and future investment opportunities.
- Prepare knowledge products and communication materials highlighting programme achievements, good practices, innovations, and lessons learned.
C. Programme quality enhancement and sector support
- Review existing approaches to instructor training, professional development, and capacity building and recommend measures to strengthen teaching quality and institutional capacity.
- Assess current private sector engagement mechanisms, including curriculum development, industry advisory arrangements, on-the-job training, internships, and graduate placement systems, and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Review existing internship and workplace learning arrangements and identify opportunities to enhance student employability and labour market transition.
- Identify areas where UNRWA's TVET experience and expertise can contribute to strengthening the broader TVET and skills development sector in Syria.
- Develop recommendations for technical support and capacity-building initiatives that UNRWA could provide to national TVET stakeholders, ensuring alignment with UNRWA's mandate, strategic priorities, and available resources.
- Provide regular briefings and progress updates to the Deputy Director of UNRWA Affairs/Programmes and submit monthly progress reports summarizing activities, achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
- Prepare a final consultancy report summarizing findings, achievements, lessons learned, strategic recommendations, and proposed next steps for implementation.
Qualifications/special skills
- Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) from an accredited institution in Education, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Development Studies, Business Administration, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field.
- Experience: 1- Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in TVET, skills development, workforce development, education, programme management, strategic planning, or institutional development.
- 2- Demonstrated experience in developing TVET strategies, sector plans, institutional development frameworks, or similar strategic documents.
- 3- Proven experience in donor engagement, partnership development, concept note preparation, proposal development, and resource mobilization.
- 4- Experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, humanitarian, or recovery contexts.
- 5- Strong understanding of labour market dynamics, private sector engagement, and employment promotion programmes.
- 6- Experience in gender-responsive and inclusive TVET planning and implementation.
- 7- Experience working with UN agencies, international organizations, development partners, or government institutions is highly desirable.
- 8- Familiarity with UN programme management processes and donor reporting requirements is an asset.
Languages
- 1- Excellent command of written and spoken English is required.
- 2- Knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable.
Additional Information
- Desirable Qualifications 1- Experience supporting national TVET reform initiatives.
- 2- Experience in workforce development and livelihoods programming.
- 3- Knowledge of the Syrian TVET and employment landscape.
- 4- Knowledge of and interest in issues affecting Palestine refugees.
Desirable Qualifications
- 1- Experience supporting national TVET reform initiatives.
- 2- Experience in workforce development and livelihoods programming.
- 3- Knowledge of the Syrian TVET and employment landscape.
- 4- Knowledge of and interest in issues affecting Palestine refugees.
Competencies
- 1- Strategic thinking and analytical skills.
- 2- Excellent communication, negotiation, facilitation, and representation skills.
- 3- Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building abilities.
- 4- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- 5- Demonstrated skills in report writing, proposal development, and preparation of strategic documents.
- 6- Commitment to ethical standards, diversity, inclusion, and gender equality.
Conditions of Service
- 1- The consultancy is expected to last for a period of eight (8) months.
- 2- The consultant will receive a monthly fee of USD 9,870 equivalent to the P-4 level.
- 3- A detailed schedule of deliverables, outputs, timelines, and corresponding payment milestones will be agreed upon prior to commencement of the assignment.
- 4- The consultant is expected to be based in Damascus, Syria, for the duration of the assignment.
- 5- UNRWA will arrange and cover inbound travel to the duty station at the start of the consultancy and outbound travel at the completion of the assignment.
- 6- UNRWA will facilitate the visa application process; however, appointment and commencement of the consultancy are subject to the successful issuance of the required visa and authorization to enter Syria.
- 7- Accommodation will be provided by UNRWA in an approved hotel in Damascus for the duration of the assignment.
- 8- The consultant will be expected to work in accordance with the UNRWA Syria Field Office working schedule: Sunday to Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- 9- Rest and Recuperation (R&R) travel will be granted every eight (8) weeks, subject to the applicable ICSC framework and UNRWA policies in force at the time.
- 10- For each approved R&R cycle, the consultant will be entitled to five (5) days of R&R plus two (2) travel days.
- 11- A travel lumpsum of USD 700 will be provided for each approved R&R cycle.
- 12- The consultant will be responsible for making his/her own R&R travel arrangements.
- 13- The consultant must comply with all applicable UNRWA security, safety, and administrative requirements throughout the assignment.
- 14- The consultant is responsible for obtaining and maintaining any required medical insurance coverage for the duration of the consultancy.
- 15- Any taxes, duties, or other governmental charges arising from the consultancy fee shall be the sole responsibility of the consultant.