Organization: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Position: Technical Advisor – GVET
Reference Number: 32/05/2018/ Technical Advisor/GVET
Project: Indo-German programme for Vocational Education and Training (IGVET)
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
Educational Qualification: University degree in engineering followed by post-graduation in Business Management or equivalent. In case of candidate having extensive and relevant professional experience in the field of VET (e.g. 20 years or more), the requirement of the post-graduation diploma/degree may be suspended.
Experience:
- Min. 10 years of professional work in the field of VET implementation or private sector development, preferably in the electronics sector.
- Preference would be given to candidates having work experience on a senior executing position in industry-run VET training centers or those from the central/state government entities responsible for VET or private sector development.
- Work experience with Chambers or Industry Associations would be preferred.
Skills required:
- Intellectual Curiosity & Problem-Solving – intelligent and agile, has thorough conceptual understanding of the topics, has ability to think independently and make sound and informed decisions;
- Strategic Thinking – Critically evaluates the information for operationalising ideas and formulates plans for implementation;
- Focuses on outcomes – ability to set clear goals and bring out quality outputs;
- Communication: Excellent oral and written communications skills; Moderation and presentation skills;
- Adaptability: Demonstrated work experience with the multi-disciplinary teams;
- Knowledge of organisational development strategies and concepts would be an asset.
- Profound MS Office skills
- Kannada language skills
Project Background: The Government of India and the Government of Germany agreed to address the challenges faced by Skill Training in India. Based on the MOU signed between the two governments in 2014, which included bi-lateral cooperation in the field on vocational education and training as a priority area, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) launched a new project as part of their bilateral cooperation portfolio with India. The implementation agreement for this new project – the ‘Indo-German programme for Vocational Education and Training’ (IGVET) was signed between Ministry for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in August 2016. The project started in September 2016 and will last until April 2019.
The IGVET draws its inspirations from the German Dual Vocational Education and Training model, which is characterised by the strong involvement of the private sectors. The overall objective of IGVET is to achieve a demand-driven cooperation for VET between public and private actors, specifically in three industrial clusters: automotive components in Aurangabad (Maharashtra), electronics manufacturing in Bangalore (Karnataka), energy-efficient construction in Bhiwadi (Rajasthan). Together with its partners the project is working towards establishing cooperative workplace-based VET models in these clusters. The processes, approaches and experiences in each cluster would be documented for replication by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and other key stakeholders.
Roles and Responsibilities:
A dynamic team member to be part of IGVET as ‘Technical Advisor’ for the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster in Bengaluru. The Technical Advisor would report to the Director (IGVET) and will be responsible for technical advisory to the IGVET stakeholders in Bengaluru. The role would be challenging and require strong multi-stakeholder engagement across the VET ecosystem in India.
Key Tasks:
- The advisor will serve as the focal point of the IGVET in the cluster and would lead, guide and facilitate cooperation between the private sector organisations and government entities to jointly develop, and consolidate cooperative VET models for the electronic industry in Bengaluru.
- Focus on setting multi-stakeholder roundtables with National and State Government, industry associations and other private sector entities, industry associations, etc., and deepen collaboration between them on topics related to the skill development
- Encourage industry associations to set up ‘Skill Development Units’ for promoting the cooperative VET model and contribute by extending workplace-based practical trainings in the member companies of their cluster.
- Provide technical guidance and advisory to the Industry associations and other private stakeholders on organisational development as required for effective cooperative VET models.
- Facilitate platforms for multi-stakeholder dialogue and discussions on cooperative VET so as to promote systematic cooperation between the public and private stakeholders;
- Any other tasks as required for the position
Application Process: Interested candidates shall send application in GIZ India Job Application Form along with a statement of suitability for this position, expected salary and availability in terms of date of joining to hr-india@giz.de with the reference number in subject line (Reference No: 32/05/2018/ Technical Advisor/GVET)
Last date to apply: 05 June 2018
Note:
* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
* GIZ supports work-life balance.
* GIZ promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.
About GIZ – GmbH:
For over 60 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has been working jointly with partners in India for sustainable economic, ecological, and social development. Currently, GIZ has over 330 staff in India, of whom 85 percent are national personnel.
India is fast emerging as an economic and industrial power. It is a member of the ‘Group of Twenty’ (G20), and of the BRICS association. Despite the country’s rapidly growing economy, poverty and other socio-economic issues remain a challenge. The burgeoning population and accelerated urbanisation in the country have resulted in an environment at risk and greenhouse gas emissions that continue to spiral upwards.
The thematic areas of GIZ in India are:
• Energy
• Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity
• Sustainable Urban and Industrial Development
• Sustainable Economic Development
The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) as well as the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) are the main commissioning parties of GIZ in India. Other clients include Indian public sector clients, the European Union and foundations.
The Government of India has launched numerous important initiatives to address the country’s economic, environmental and social challenges, and GIZ is contributing to some of the most significant ones. For example, it supports key initiatives such as Smart Cities, Clean India and Skill India. GIZ, in close cooperation with Indian partners, devises tailor-made, jointly-developed solutions to meet local needs and achieve sustainable and inclusive development.
