Technical Officer (Skills)

Огляд

Swisscontact is expanding its work in Ukraine with the BLOOM project, aimed at boosting food security and livelihoods for war-affected communities through a Market Systems Development (MSD) approach.

The company is hiring Technical Officers (Skills) to lead vocational training and capacity-building efforts. These roles focus on developing inclusive, market-oriented skill development programs that support long-term resilience and economic opportunities in the regions.

Обов'язки

• design and delivery of technical and vocational training programs tailored to market needs of the rural areas of the region (Kharkiv or Mykolaiv)
• development of curriculum, training materials, and resources aligned with national standards and market requirements
• facilitation of skill development workshops, seminars, and on-the-job training programs
• collaboration with training institutions, private sector actors, and local government agencies to deliver skill development interventions
• strengthening of linkages between training providers and employers to promote job placement and entrepreneurship opportunities
• active engagement with community stakeholders to identify skill gaps and ensure local buy-in for training activities
• monitoring of skill development activities to ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• conducting of regular field visits to training sites and beneficiaries to assess progress and collect feedback
• contribution to reports, case studies, and success stories to demonstrate the impact of training interventions
• ensuring that training programs are inclusive and tailored to the needs of marginalized groups, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities

Вимоги

• bachelor’s degree in education, vocational training, human resource development, or a related field
• experience in skills development, technical training, or workforce development projects of 3 years or more
• familiarity with labor market dynamics, training methodologies, and competency-based education
• strong understanding of inclusive development principles and approaches
• experience working in partnership with public and private stakeholders, including employers and training institutions
• strong organizational and time management skills
• strong personality with good social skills and high emotional intelligence
• fluency in spoken and written English will be an advantage

Умови

• work in Kyiv, with regular visits to the implementation regions (Kharkiv, Mykolaiv)
• 12 months contract duration, starting in June 2025, with possibility of extension (subject to further FCDO funding)
• attractive working conditions in an international and multicultural context
• work as a joint effort in an agile organizational culture based on mutual respect, trust, and teamwork