Organization: Palladium International
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 31 Mar 2017
The USAID/Guatemala Creating Economic Opportunities (CEO) project (5 years, $50-75M) will support economic growth, private sector development, competitiveness and job creation in Guatemala. It is anticipated to begin February 2017, and include activities related to investment promotion, workforce development, and improvement of the business enabling environment. The Workforce Development and Employment Specialist will lead a project component and oversee several staff members.
- Provide technical direction to component staff and consultants
- Build capacity of technical and vocational training and employment programs
- Develop alliances between educational institutions and the private sector for training and employment programs
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Identify gaps between supply and demand in the labor force
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Master's degree in business administration, education, international development, or other related field
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Ten years of experience in the workforce development programs, human resources, or technical/vocational education and training.
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Demonstrated experience in working with the private sector on employment or education programs
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Extensive knowledge of Guatemalan education and training institutions, labor market needs
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Experience working in youth employment preferred
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Professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken Spanish required, working knowledge of English preferred
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Prior experience on USAID programs preferred
How to apply:
Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=bS5kdXJhbmQuMDE2OTQuMzgzMEBwYWxsYWRpdW0uYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t
