About Technical and Vocational Training in Somalia

According to the Population Estimation in Somalia Survey (PESS) 2014, there are
4.4Million youths aged between 15-34 years, with 33.7% of them between 15-19
years. In Central South States 96% of the youth are out of school while Somaliland
and Punt land have 92% and 91% respectively[1]. The education sector is expected
to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) and create a
pathway from school to work in collaboration with the ministries of Labor and
social affairs and Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education. Practical
skills, knowledge, and entrepreneurial tools that match labor needs are critical for
growth of the subsector.
95% of the youth aged between 14 and 24 years in Somalia are not enrolled in any
post-secondary institution. Lack of standardized curriculum has contributed to
graduates from various TVET centres getting in the job market with various skills
and profiles. The TVET subsector is mainly supplier driven with most of the
centres being operated by NGOs. The TVET service providers decide the
courses/skills to train based on the number of trainees in their programme. The
subsector in FGS is least funded in the region having been allocated only 1% of the
USD 190M spent by donors in TVET between 2013-2017.Lack of qualified TVET
instructors is a key challenge in the subsector. Though there is general lack of
reliable data on TVET subsector in Somalia which calls for improvement of the
Education Management Information System (EMIS), the infrastructure
development in TVET subsector is poor. The government employment system
recognizes technical skills as key employment criteria, those with technical skill
being recognized in the job grading system.
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The key gaps in the subsector include:
1. Limited resources to support TVET sector development
2. Policies and guidelines to govern TVET training are under development
and not yet implemented
3. Poor infrastructure
4. Lack of qualified TVET instructors
5. Lack of TVET coordination between Federal Government of Somalia
(FGS) and Federal Member states (FMS), TVET providers and supporters
(LNGOs/INGOs).
6. Lack of skilled workforce in TVET Sector
Objectives:
The following project objectives are planned in the TVET system building:
o Collecting and reviewing relevant and existing documents from federal
government and federal member states .
o Enhanced capacity of government authorities to develop a TVET policy
and strategy and support its implementation;
o Enhance mutual understanding among stakeholders to include Federal
Member State in the design and implementation of sustainable and
progressive TVET programs.
o Preparing consultation workshops and facilitate validation workshop.
o Reporting and presentation of key findings, provide guidance and
present way forward
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs is looking for a TVET Technical
Advisor to support the Federal Government of Somalia in developing a TVET
policy working closely with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs TVET
Department, and establishing guidelines appropriately and a common ground for
coordinated efforts in developing relevant and quality TVET in Somalia.
III. Activities / Key Results Expected
Under the overall guidance of the TVET Director in the Ministry of Labour and
Social Affairs, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties and
responsibilities:
o Provide top quality analysis and substantive inputs to MoLSA TVET
Department for the development of policies, strategic plans, background
research and other strategic documents;
o Provide authoritative and technical advice on possible areas for MoLSA
TVET Department support and adjustment of ongoing programs to ensure
that Department programs are in line with national policies and priorities;
o Selection of strategic research topics, surveys and/or case studies;
o Develop landmark documents which the Department needs such as
proposals, concept notes, meeting schedules or time tables
o Develop a policy development roadmap with the guidance of the TVET
department director and considering the priorities of the government in
line with the National Development Plan
o Participate in policy development discussion platforms and conduct
landmark assessments
o Train, coach and mentor the Quality Assurance team of the MoLSA TVET
Department through providing sound technical guidance, development
and application of relevant guidelines and checklists, etc.
o Develop and implement QAS strategies and advice on QAS policies and
regulations across the Ministry with emphasis in application processes;
o Strengthen the technical capacities of QAS Officers from MoLSA through
training, mentoring and coaching to help the quality of vocational training
system of the country.
o Draw and implement a comprehensive monitoring and supervision plan
to ensure regular quality assurance activities in different levels of
vocational trainings through the coordination of TVET Department
o Assist the TVET Director and the Ministry staff in the QAS Unit in
executing their responsibilities and transfer skills to the Vocational Training
Officers in preparation for upward professional mobility in their chosen
career.
o Develop effective systems for performance evaluations, management
and career development tools;
o Any other tasks assigned by the TVET Director of the Ministry of Labor
and Social Affairs
o Perform other duties as may be assigned.
IV. Target Outputs (Measurable Results)
o A comprehensive monitoring and supervision plan to ensure regular
quality assurance at different levels of technical and vocational trainings.
o Substantive input in development of policies, strategic plans,
background research and other strategic documents
o A policy development roadmap with the guidance of the TVET
Department Director and taking into consideration the priorities of the
government in line with the National Development Plan
o Development and implementation of QAS strategies and advice on QAS
policies and regulations across the Ministry with emphasis in application
processes;
V: MIDA requirements
Besides the specific outputs mentioned in section IV, the MIDA programme
requires the following steps/actions to be undertaken throughout the assignment.
These are standard requirements for all assignments undertaken under this project:
1. Transfer of skills: One of the main responsibilities of the qualified Somali
expatriate, and one which he/she will be measured against, will be to ensure
continuous and systematic transfer of knowledge and skills as related to the
assignment. It will have to be agreed with the beneficiary institution which civil
servants will have to benefit from this knowledge. **
2. Work plan: A work plan will have to be developed with the Supervisor during
the first week of assignment which will provide clear and time bound activities to
successfully implement the outputs of the assignment. This work plan will be
shared with the MIDA focal person in the field. This work plan can be revised
during the mid-term review to reflect new developments or changes in strategy.
3. Mid Term Review: there will be a mid-term review of the assignment between
the incumbent and the beneficiary institution to discuss progress of the assignment
and feedback on performance.**
4. Interim and Final Reports: A progress report will be submitted by the
incumbent to the Supervisor and to the MIDA focal person in the field. Thereafter
a final report will be provided at the end of assignment.**
V: Qualifications
Level of Education:
· Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Social Science, Education,
International Relations, Political Science or relevant fields with an accredited
academic institution.
· Proven expertise in TVET system, development, demographics or other relevant
technical field;
Languages needed:
Fluency in English and Somali is required
General Skills / Other Requirements:
o At least 7 years of appropriate experience in TVET system
o Knowledge of TVET policies and quality assurance frameworks and
labour market driven TVET institutions
o Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with
Government and Non-Governmental counterparts, international
organizations, civil society and private sector entities;
o Proven experience as a trainer, facilitator, and presenter on the topics
of TVET.
VI: Salary
(This will be determined by MIDA team based on qualifications (VI) and level of
the assignment .
VII: Security and insurance modalities
Health insurance, including evacuation due to medical emergency, will be
provided by the project. However, expert will be requested to provide a recent
medical certificate stating that they are physically well and apt to work in a
hardship area in Africa.
Please note that neither IOM nor the donor, according to the contract, will be
responsible for the security of the qualified Somali expatriates. The host
beneficiary institution will be responsible for the security of the individual.