Project Officer - TVET Work-Based-Learning (NPSA 9)
Organizational Context
The International Trade Centre (ITC) in Iraq implements the EU-funded MASAR project until December 2029. This project aims to improve employment opportunities for young Iraqis, women, and vulnerable groups by aligning Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) with private sector demands. The role is based in Baghdad and focuses on strengthening TVET institutions and expanding work-based learning.
Job Purpose
The Project Officer will support the effective implementation of work-based learning (WBL) activities under the MASAR project in Iraq. This involves coordinating daily project operations, engaging with stakeholders such as employers, TVET institutions, and government partners, and ensuring the quality and timely delivery of WBL initiatives. The role contributes to developing practical, employer-validated training pathways that enhance job opportunities and foster a demand-driven TVET system. The officer will also assist in developing WBL frameworks, tools, and agreements, and support the strengthening of career services within TVET institutions to improve school-to-work transitions.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include supporting the planning, coordination, and day-to-day implementation of MASAR work-based learning activities in Iraq, ensuring alignment with project objectives. This involves engaging and maintaining relationships with employers, chambers, sector associations, TVET institutions, and public counterparts to ensure successful placements and timely activity execution. The role also entails coordinating implementation partners, consultants, and service providers, ensuring clear deliverables and quality outputs. The Project Officer will assist in developing and adapting WBL frameworks, procedures, and tools, including readiness checklists, placement procedures, and quality assurance mechanisms. Furthermore, the role involves coordinating employer mapping and assessing workplace readiness for relevant occupations, facilitating WBL agreements, and supporting the establishment and capacity-building of workplace mentors and supervisors.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of progressive experience in project management, coordination, implementation, or administration is required. Experience in work-based learning, apprenticeships, career services, or employment programs is necessary. Experience engaging employers, supporting workplace learning initiatives, and establishing partnerships with employers and TVET institutions is desirable.
Skills
Project management, coordination, implementation, stakeholder engagement (employers, TVET institutions), development of WBL frameworks and tools, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, knowledge of WBL quality assurance, occupational safety and health, safeguarding, career guidance, and job-readiness support.