Vocational Training and Labour Market Advisor – RESEED Project, Gaziantep

Title:  Vocational Training and Labour Market Advisor – RESEED Project

 

GIZ Türkiye – CV Template.doc

 

Duty Station: Gaziantep

Contract Duration: As soon as possible – 1-year contract with the possibility of extension

 

A. Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Advises the programme team on how to include short- and mid-term skills development and job promotion in all programme activities, in accordance with the respective Turkish rules and regulations for adult learning (especially Life-Long Learning and Technical Vocational Education and Training/TVET).
• Advises the Implementing Partners (IPs) of the programme in the implementation of their respective projects and the related activities with a special focus on skills development.
• Monitors, analyses and reports on developments in the Turkish educational and livelihood sectors
• Supports the design, preparation and implementation of workshops, seminars and other events with relevance to the skills development of the programme’s beneficiaries.
• Supports the initiation, preparation and conclusion of all Implementation activities (such as Grant Agreements, Local Subsidies, Trainings, Workshops, Roundtables, etc.) in Output 2: employment and skills development of refugees and vulnerable members of the Turkish host community.
• Assists and guides Implementing Partners (IPs) in the implementation of their respective projects and the related activities.
• Explores potential new partners for cooperation that are/would be a broad range of private, public, and civil-society stakeholders, including provincial and national umbrella institutions and ministries to promote decent and sustainable employment in rural areas and along agricultural value chains.
• In close coordination with other RE-SEED units, regularly conduct field visits to implementing partners (IPs) across Türkiye to monitor and ensure project progress

 

B. Required qualifications, competences, and experience

Education / Qualifications

• B.A/B.Sc. or M.A./M.Sc. in education/pedagogics, TVET, project management, international relations, development cooperation, political/social science or another field relevant to the RESEED Programme

Professional experience

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in international organizations and civil society organizations.
• Experience in working on sustainable economic development programs or projects will be an asset.
• Knowledge of legislation and other framework conditions for Syrians under temporary protection.
• Familiarity with GIZ programming modalities (project management and/or proposal/ business development) is an asset.

Other skills, knowledge, and competences

• Dynamic, self-organized with a dedicated focus on the delivery of quality services.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with several partners on different levels (including state partners, NGOs and private sector) in a politically sensitive, challenging, fast-paced, high-pressure and high-visibility context.
• Advanced working knowledge of ICT and computer applications (e.g. MS Office package) required
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to work creatively, proactively, and innovatively with limited direct supervision.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the team, being able to cope effectively with the situation that PM and team are not in his/her work location.
• Ability to contribute to decision-making and problem-solving by advising in a context of potentially diverse interests and complex issues/problems.
• Highly resilient, with a high tolerance for frustration, as, among others, regular travels to project partners all over Turkey are an absolute must.
• Outstanding verbal and very good written communication skills as well as the ability to present.
• Self-starter with good initiative & multi-tasking skills who pays attention to details, demonstrated ability to troubleshoot & resolve problems
• Strong interpersonal skills and a sense of political and other sensitivities.
• Strong organizational skills and experience in administration.
• Native in Turkish and business fluency in English are required. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

 

Applications:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to apply through our Job Portal by filling in the digital application form as well as submitting their CV in GIZ Türkiye’s format, university diplomas (BA/ BSc, MA/ MSc, PhD) and a Cover Letter in English, stating their qualifications and previous professional experiences.

 

The deadline for application is the 01^st of July, 2026.

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

GIZ is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion. GIZ is encouraging persons with disabilities to apply for the position.

 

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