Technical and Vocational Education (TVE) Expert

UNESCO's mission is to contribute to the building of a culture of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information

The UNESCO Office in Maputo, established in 1994, contributes to build peace through international cooperation in education, sciences and culture. UNESCO's programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals defined in the 2030 Agenda, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015.’

UNESCO works to attain quality education for all, focusing on gender equality and adult literacy, to mobilize scientific knowledge and science policy for sustainable development, to preserve cultural heritage, promote cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue, and to empower people through the free flow of ideas and access to information and knowledge. To achieve these objectives, UNESCO works closely with national and local authorities and civil society, participating actively in the work of the UN Country Team in Mozambique collaborating closely with other development partners in the country.

In the area of Technical and Vocational Education, which is the concern of this assignment, UNESCO supports the development of national policies on TVET, skills development, literacy and NFE in Mozambique, aiming to equip learners with relevant skills to meet individual, labour market and societal demands through NFE, literacy, skills development and TVET. In addition, the Education Unit also coordinates and collaborates with other UNESCO teams at the headquarters and in the field, as well as other key international and regional actors in the field of education, particularly concerning TVET, skills development, literacy and NFE.

Working under the authority of the Head of Office and the direct supervision of the Senior Education Coordinator in UNESCO Mozambique, the UNV will assist with the design and development of programmes, projects and activities in TVET, skills development. literacy and NFE in Mozambique from a lifelong learning perspective and in line with UNESCO’s TVET Strategy (2022-2029).
The UNV will specifically be responsible to support the implementation and the coordination of the following activities:

• Support policy development and creation in TVET, skills development, literacy and NFE and advocate UNESCO’s position / involvement;
• Support outreach strategies for TVET, skills development, literacy and NFE programmes to maintain and expand UNESCO’s technical support, visibility, partnerships and resource mobilization efforts;
• Assist in the organization of related consultations and events and ensure regular contributions and updates to reporting in online and knowledge management systems;
• Assist the Senior Education Coordinator to liaise / build partnerships with relevant government entities, UN Agencies, bilateral and multilateral partners (e.g. GIZ), continental development banks (e.g. African Development Bank) and International Institutions (World Bank, European Union);
• Work with colleagues in UNESCO Mozambique to identify and leverage synergies between TVE and other programming undertaken in Mozambique by UNESCO and other agencies,
• Support the Senior Education Coordinator to ensure effective communication and advocacy with key partners like GIZ and other UNESCO colleagues in the region, at Headquarters and in concerned UNESCO institutes.

Representation and partner relations
• Represent UNESCO in appropriate coordination forum;
• Engage with both national authorities and civil society;
• Support UNESCO’s participation in regional structures and processes when required