Austria Secondee - Senior Education Specialist

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SENIOR EDUCATION SPECIALIST
(TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING)
REGIONAL AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (RSDD)
(Proposed Secondment from the Government of Austria)
Title: SENIOR EDUCATION SPECIALIST
(TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL
EDUCATION AND TRAINING)
Location: ADB Headquarters in Manila,
Philippines with travel to field location
as necessary
Organization/ Department: Asian Development Bank/ Regional and Sustainable
Development Department (RSDD)
Position ID: Secondment – Assignment is for 2 Years
1. JOB PURPOSE
Support the formulation of policy, strategies and programs for technical and vocational
education and training (TVET) and workforce skills development in ADB’s developing
member countries (DMCs). Contribute to dialogue with governments and other
stakeholders in DMCs on improving the quality, labor market relevance, and sustainable
financing of TVET and workforce skills development through collaboration between
training institutions and employers. Develop strategies and operational models for private
sector partnerships to strengthen the role of TVET and workforce skills training to develop
human resources for economic competitiveness. Advise and support ADB’s operations
departments on the programming, design, and implementation of ADB-financed projects in
this field. Carry out related analytical work and contribute to knowledge generation and
sharing activities on operational and labor market issues. Contribute to related staff
development activities, and to implementation of ADB’s partnerships with external partner
organizations.
2. EXPECTED OUTCOMES
a. Strategy and Planning
• Contribute to the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of ADB's Education
Sector Operational Plan within the framework of Strategy 2020.
• Support operational departments in the formulation and incorporation of TVET and
workforce skills development strategies in education sector analysis and road maps
required for ADB’s Country Partnership Strategies.
• Dialogue with DMC government officials and other stakeholders on policies,
strategies, resources, and partnerships in TVET (e.g., through dual systems),
workforce skills development, and labor market demand and supply issues.
b. Operational Cross-departmental Support
• Support ADB operations departments in (i) the design of TVET and skills
development projects/programs; (ii) strengthening the role of TVET and skills
development in making graduates more employable; and (iii) addressing labor-
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market related issues in project design.
Contribute to the adoption and expansion of new and innovative approaches in
TVET and workforce skills development in ADB operations, which may include dual
education systems
Contribute to planning and organization of professional development activities for
ADB staff to enhance know-how and competencies on policy, strategic, and
technical issues in TVET and workforce skills development.
Prepare reference materials and tools to support programming and design of ADBassisted TVET and skills development projects that make use of innovative
approaches to meet labor market needs (such as dual education systems
combining apprenticeships in a company with vocational education).
Where required, join field missions for programming, project design, and review.
c. Knowledge Sharing
• Design and lead studies, and recruit and supervise study teams, on operationally
relevant and timely topics in the field of TVET and workforce skills development,
including dual education systems and their relevance to DMCs.
• Organize workshops and seminars to provide knowledge for ADB and DMCs on
developments in TVET workforce skills development, labor market needs and
competitiveness.
• Prepare operationally focused knowledge products on good practice, innovation,
and partnerships in TVET and workforce skills development, and support operations
department staff in sharing field lessons and practices.
• Establish and implement timely knowledge partnerships with global and regional
expert organizations in TVET and workforce skills development, including dual
education systems.
• Maintain and regularly update ADB’s compilation of good practices, expertise, and
potential partner organizations and expert consultants, and internal and external
information sources in TVET and skills development and related themes and topics,
including dual education systems.
• Actively participate in ADB’s Education Sector Community of Practice, and support
other CoPs – including the Social Development and Poverty CoP - in addressing
human resource development for labor market needs.
d. External Networking
• Contribute
to knowledge
generation and sharing through participation in
workshops, conferences, external publications, and networks.
• Contribute to and support the effective liaison and coordination with development
partners and other external partners in the region and globally (including in
Western/Central Europe) on issues of strengthening the role of TVET and workforce
skills development in improving human resources for labor market needs.
e. Staff Supervision
• Provide leadership and support to reporting staff.
• Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular
monitoring and feedback on performance.
• Ensure the on-going learning and development of reporting staff.
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3. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Master’s degree, or equivalent, in Education, Economics, Human Resource Development,
Labor Economics, or other social science fields. University degree in one of the
aforementioned fields, together with specialized experience in an international development
agency or major international management consultancy, may be considered in lieu of a
Master’s degree.
4. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
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Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level.
At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in the education sector, and sound
conceptual and technical competency in the field of TVET and workforce skills
development.
In-depth understanding of challenges and opportunities in sustainable development and
financing of TVET and workforce skills development.
Familiarity with dual education systems in different countries.
Relevant work experience in developing countries, preferably in the Asia and Pacific
region, and preferably in the context of international development cooperation;
Experience in operational partnerships for TVET and workforce skills development and
delivery with a range of partners, including private sector and CSR programs, would be
an asset.
5. CORE COMPETENCIES
Application of Technical Knowledge and Skills
• Regularly shares knowledge on new international best practice trends in comparator
situations
• Proactively applies relevant international best practices to own work
• Convinces others to adopt international best practice by explaining the situational
relevance and benefits
Client Orientation
• Helps colleagues work effectively with clients in different contexts and from diverse
backgrounds and country situations
• Adapts own approach and style when interacting with clients, as opposed to requiring
them to adapt
• Draws upon international best practice in exploring solutions with clients
• Confirms the clients’ understanding and agreement before progressing
Achieving Results and Problem Solving
• Draws on own and others’ multi-country experience to identify viable courses of action
when conducting analyses
• Helps internal and external clients achieve quality results beyond presenting problems
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and precedent
Highlights possible solutions for project issues based on relevant multi-country and/or
multi-client experience
Regularly contributes insights and experiences to colleagues in the Division to help them
achieve quality results
Overcomes unexpected difficulties and challenges to produce desired outcomes
Working Together
• Maintains collaborative relationships within the Department
• Works effectively with diverse colleagues in own and other Divisions and Departments
• Flexibly alters positions and adjusts previously stated points of view to support the group
consensus
• Follows through on team priorities in the absence of a team leader
Communication and Knowledge Sharing
• Checks the audience’s level of understanding and awareness of required follow up
actions
• Consistently seeks and addresses feedback on own performance
• Creates knowledge products endorsed for wider distribution based on lessons and multicountry experience
• Independently amends and clarifies messages and documents
Innovation and Change
• Actively supports work improvement and/or organizational change by work and deed
• Develops and adopts change plans to support Division initiatives on which one works
• Considers current and future client needs in proposing ideas
• Vocalizes early support for change
• Recommends inputs to new policies, systems and processes in immediate work area
6. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
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Supervisor: Director, RSGS and works under the supervision of the Practice Leader
(Education Sector)
The following staff positions may be supervised by the incumbent:
o Administrative Staff
o National Staff
Please address all applications (Including CV) to [email protected]

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