Job Overview
Swisscontact
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is a leading Development partner in Nepal supporting the Government of Nepal to bring reform in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector through its projects namely, Nepal Vocational Qualifications System (NVQS) and Enhanced Skills for Sustainable and Rewarding Employment (ENSSURE). On behalf of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Swisscontact Nepal through NVQS and HELVETAS Nepal through ENSSURE project provide Technical Assistance to the Government of Nepal.
SDC offers traineeship opportunities for fresh graduates to support the Government of Nepal in developing the required capacities in the TVET sector in an inclusive way. The Traineeship provides a platform where youths can develop abilities that are required to take up employment opportunities in the TVET sector, including at provincial and local governments. In this regard, NVQS-P/Swisscontact Nepal and ENSSURE/HELVETAS Nepal, on the behalf of SDC, invites applications from interested fresh graduates for the following traineeship positions:
Trainee Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Officer
Location: Project Support Unit, Bhaktapur – 2
Provincial Project Support Unit Province 1, Biratnagar – 2
Provincial Project Support Unit, Bagmati Province, Hetauda – 2
Provincial Project Support Unit, Lumbini Province, Butwal – 2
Duration: One year
Required Education, Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Development Studies, Rural Development, Engineering, Management, or any relevant discipline.
- Fresh graduates (between 18 and 28 years of age) with no prior job experience.
- Good team player and effective communicator.
Application Procedures:
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit – (a) a current CV with at least two referees, and (b) a Cover Letter to [email protected] latest by 16 January 2023. The detailed terms of reference (ToR) can be obtained through our website.
http://www.swisscontact.org/en/countries/nepal/jobs
Please mention the position applied and preferred location in the “subject” line of your email.
Swisscontact Nepal/HELVETAS Nepal shall not entertain any phone inquiries or other such solicitations for this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection process. Swisscontact Nepal/HELVETAS Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all applications.
Swisscontact Nepal/HELVETAS Nepal promote workforce diversity and apply positive discrimination to candidates from discriminated groups (Women, Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority communities).
Source: Kantipur Dainik, 27 December, 2022