Consultant Pour le Bureau du Cadre National des Qualifications de Guinee-bis 1
Organizational Context
UNESCO is implementing the DIRECT project in Guinea-Bissau, funded by the European Union. This five-year project (2025-2029) aims to strengthen the national Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. With a €10 million investment, the project supports Guinea-Bissau's development priorities through inclusive, employment-oriented education and training, focusing on systemic transformation in Bissau, Bafatá, and Gabú regions.
Job Purpose
The consultancy aims to support the international consultant in providing technical assistance to the National Qualifications Framework Bureau. The goal is to establish a coherent, regulated, and quality-assured system for the codification, development, renewal, and quality assurance of qualifications. This involves developing and applying regulatory, methodological, and operational frameworks, alongside strengthening the capacities of relevant stakeholders. A key objective is to reduce inequalities in access and participation, particularly for girls and boys in specific training pathways, ensuring a more equitable and effective TVET system.
Responsibilities
The consultant will support the international consultant in implementing the quality assurance framework plan, ensuring continuous quality assurance. This includes preparing and supporting the international consultant's missions, facilitating contacts and logistics, and providing advice. The role involves supporting the integration of National Qualifications Framework (NQF) aspects into Regional Sectoral Councils in cooperation with IIEP and UNEVOC. The consultant will also assist in establishing regulations for the codification and registration of qualifications in a database. Key tasks include ensuring stakeholder buy-in for the proposed codification of TVET qualifications, disseminating and validating the codification document, supporting the legal proposal for codification, and following up on training for stakeholders. The consultant will also support the NQF Bureau in codifying specific TVET qualifications and establishing links between the NQF Bureau's work and sectoral councils. Regular meetings with the NQF team and the DIRECT project team are expected, along with preparing mission reports and follow-up actions.
Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and managing demand-driven TVET systems or programs for workforce development, public policy, and human capital development. Proven international experience in developing national qualification systems, including designing learning outcome-based qualifications and a competency-based approach (CBA).
Skills
Solid understanding of labor market analysis, employment trends, and skills forecasting. Knowledge of gender equality issues in the labor market and TVET sector. Experience in curriculum development, instructional design, and competency-based teaching. Familiarity with West African educational contexts and proven experience working with national TVET authorities in Africa.