Labor Market Information Specialist - DAI " Ramallah "
Project Background:
DAI anticipates an award under the USAID West Bank/Gaza Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Activity or Forsah TVET with IREX. The activity is intended to build the capacities of TVET institutions in order to meet labor market demands and provide Palestinians with meaningful, well-paying employment and income generating opportunities. TVET Forsah will support the development of new technical trainings and improve the quality and relevancy of existing technical programs, with a particular focus on improving youth access. These programs will help Palestinians become more employable and find employment opportunities, or start their own business, in increasingly in-demand technical sectors. The activity will focus on three main areas: IR 1: TVET institutions’ capacity to respond to the needs of the private sector enhanced; IR 2: Partnerships between the TVET institutions and the private sector firms in specific sectors created; and IR 3: Enrollment in TVET programs increased.
Purpose:
The Infrastructure Procurement Officer will manage USAID compliant procurement of goods and services for infrastructure related activities. Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager/Engineer, this position will focus exclusively on infrastructure-related contractors and procurements in the West Bank/Gaza. Procurement tasks will include issuing tenders, following up with contractors and vendors, validating progress, and receiving invoices. The officer will utilize their experience in USAID compliant infrastructure procurement in support of category 1 and 2 infrastructure activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collect, analyze, and synthesize labor market data to create and enhance partnerships between TVET institutions and private sector firms
- Use data to identify and communicate private sector needs and create digital solutions to improve the usage of labor market assessments in the long-term.
- Facilitate data-informed participatory workforce development decision-making.
- Help identify the entry points and opportunities to address the constraints to improving local TVET institutions
- Support the Sustainable Partnerships Manager and TVET & PSE Partnership Advisor in the mobilization and effective engagement of private sector firms, business associations and stakeholders across the West Bank/Gaza through the utilization of labor market information
Qualifications:
- Degree in a relevant technical discipline or field
- At least seven (7) years of experience supporting activities focused on the collection and synthesis of labor market information
- Demonstrated knowledge of labor market and workforce contexts in the West Bank/Gaza
- Ability to collaborate with consortium members and manage and mentor junior colleagues as needed
- Experience tapping various sources of labor market data and facilitating data-informed participatory workforce development decision-making
- Knowledge of digital platforms or resources to improve the usage of labor market information preferred
- Uses appropriate discretion and judgment in tasks
- Ability to work in a cross-functional team preferred
- Professional proficiency in English; fluency in Arabic
How to Apply:
To Apply: If you would like to be part of a dynamic project team and are interested in submitting your CV for consideration, please apply through the following link:
Individual position postings including job description and qualifications sought can be viewed at the link provided. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for additional information. All applications must be received no later than January 29, 2022.
Application instructions:
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About DAI: DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.