Location: NVQS P-II, PSU Office, CTEVT Complex, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur with frequent field visits (at least 40%)

Reports to: Team Leader, NVQS P – II

Duration: Two years with the possibility of extension

Qualification and Experience
The individual must confirm to the following qualifications and expertise:

• Master’s degree in economics, finance, public policy, business administration, or any discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing similar initiatives in Private Sector Engagement (PSE), preferably in the TVET program.
• Experience working in the private sector or a demonstrated understanding of private sector engagement principles, with the ability to develop a vision for alignment and convergence between the private and public sectors.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining strong and productive relationships with implementing and strategic partner agencies.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, particularly in stakeholder mapping, outreach, engagement, and partnership development to support program activities.
•  Thorough understanding of the private sector actors in Nepal.
• Advanced communication skills in both English and Nepali, both verbal and written.
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively in a team to deliver high-quality outputs within deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently within the project intervention areas.

Required Skills /Competencies

• Willingness to learn and adapt according to the needs of the role.
• Self-motivated, proactive, flexible, team-oriented, and capable of taking initiative.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and ethical management practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, provide support, manage negotiations, and facilitate consensus among multiple private sector stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactively creating synergies with team members and other projects.
• Openness to learning from and sharing knowledge with team members.
• Commitment to informed and transparent decision-making.
• Dedication to promoting gender equality, social inclusion, and poverty reduction.
• Strong commitment to the development of TVET and its ideals in Nepal.

Working Conditions and Environment

• This will be applicable in accordance with the Swisscontact Staff Manual.

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