Company Description
Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit organization that designs, delivers, and evaluates innovative programs to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges in education, health, and economic opportunity. EDC’s work in South Sudan focuses on improving the lives of young people through skills development and education programs.
Job Description
The TVET Coordination Officer will play a key role in ensuring the effective implementation, quality control, and oversight of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs. The officer will work closely with implementing partners, including Don Bosco Vocational Training Centre (Juba and Wau), Women Advancement Organization (Juba and Wau), and Egypt Academy (Juba), to ensure that TVET activities align with program goals and standards.
The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator and leader with strong experience in TVET, project coordination, and capacity building.
Qualifications
Education
- A bachelor’s degree in education, Vocational Training, Project Management, or a related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
Experience
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in TVET programming, education, or youth development.
- Proven experience in project coordination and capacity building.
- Strong familiarity with the South Sudan context and challenges in youth education and employment.
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of TVET best practices, labour market trends, and curriculum development.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant tools.
- Strong report writing and presentation skills.
Additional Information
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic and/or local languages is an advantage.
Application Instructions:
Job closing date: January 17th, 2025
To apply, Applicants are encouraged to visit the Careers Page at: https://go.edc.org/SouthSudanJobs
Or only if technical difficulties occur, applicants may send their resumes to: [email protected], listing “Job Title- TVET Coordination Officer” in the Subject Line.
Or hand deliver applications, enclosed in an envelope to Afex Security Reception, Located along the Hai, Malakal Cemetery, Besides Ambassador Hotel, To the attention of The Human Resource Department, Education Development Centre, (EDC), USAID Youth Empowerment Activity. Indicate on the envelope the position /County applied for.
Applications will be progressively reviewed as they are received. Due to the volume of applications submitted, only finalists will be notified. No phone calls, please. This position is a local position and only open to South Sudanese nationals!
EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Note: EDC doesn’t solicit for money from applicants at any level of the recruitment & selection process.
What We Do
Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity. Since 1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating powerful and innovative programs in more than 80 countries around the world.
