Proposal Summary:
The anticipated four-year, USAID-funded program will support the development of six Career Centers in both public Higher Education and public Vocational Education institutions. The Career Centers will empower target youth to access a range of resources to improve their job-seeking skills, learn about career opportunities, and learn about themselves as future professionals, as well as take advantage of the many skills’ workshops and trainings offered by the Career Centers and its partners. In addition, by integrating knowledge of market needs and trends, the Career Centers will be equipped with the insight and influence to help academic decision-makers align and refine educational curriculums to meet the needs of the Moroccan economy.
The anticipated four-year, USAID-funded program will support the development of six Career Centers in both public Higher Education and public Vocational Education institutions. The Career Centers will empower target youth to access a range of resources to improve their job-seeking skills, learn about career opportunities, and learn about themselves as future professionals, as well as take advantage of the many skills’ workshops and trainings offered by the Career Centers and its partners. In addition, by integrating knowledge of market needs and trends, the Career Centers will be equipped with the insight and influence to help academic decision-makers align and refine educational curriculums to meet the needs of the Moroccan economy.
Position Summary:
The Career Guidance and Employment Specialist will work hand in hand with locally-hired Career Services Managers and the Chief of Party to establish the Centers and implement programming. This is a full-time position based in Rabat, Morocco.
The Career Guidance and Employment Specialist will work hand in hand with locally-hired Career Services Managers and the Chief of Party to establish the Centers and implement programming. This is a full-time position based in Rabat, Morocco.
Responsibilities:
- Assist
in the design, organization, and implementation of successful,
state-of-the-art, customized Career Service Centers (3 in higher education
systems and 3 in vocational training institutes), and share best
international practices.
- Design,
organize, and deliver trainings and coaching to Career Service Managers
and staff.
- Implement
a robust training and coaching program in career development principles
with a strong focus on achieving Employability for the youth.
- Contribute
to ongoing program evaluation, enhancement and/or new initiatives.
- Contribute
to analysis of performance management and employment related project
policies, including tracking employment of Center beneficiaries.
- Link
up with private sector and recruitment firms to continuously stay abreast
of employer needs.
Qualifications:
- At
least 10 - 15 years of experience working in Career Development/Guidance
Centers.
- Advanced
degree (Masters, MBA, Ph.D. Ed.D).
- Experience
engaging private sector and educational institutions to collaborate on
employment and employability programs, preferably with MENA region
experience.
- Experience
in recruitment, human resource development, and related career development
concepts.
- Experience
designing and implementing similar projects, workforce development
projects, or employability projects.
- Strong
ability to collaborate and coordinate activities with multiple
stakeholders including government, education, business and individuals.
- Demonstrated
leadership, strategic thinking and planning, training, and presentation
skills.
- Proven
ability to advocate career development concepts.
- Excellent
communication skills, both written and oral, and be able to work under
pressure with limited guidance.
- Experience
with donor-funded programs, including development banks or USAID,
preferred.
- Fluent
English and business proficiency in either French or Arabic.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will
be contacted. No phone calls, please.
