Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Lead BDS Provider, Agricultural Competitiveness
Location: Abuja
Duration: 5 years
Project Overview and Role
- Palladium is recruiting for the anticipated USAID-funded Nigeria Agriculture Competitiveness project. The goal of the project is to create a catalytic investment mechanism which links smallholder farmers to the private sector and to create a positive business enabling environments for thriving agribusiness sector.
Responsibilities
- Liaises with vocational/training institutes and/or other training and educational providers for developing tailored training programs
- Facilitates curriculum development, training of trainers and skills training for target beneficiaries including vulnerable groups
- Provides technical guidance and support on training curricular
- Create improved VTE curricula that addresses improved hard and soft skills, strengthen work ethic, and address gender stereotypes
- Liaises with vocational/training institutes and/or other training and educational providers for developing tailored training programs
- Facilitates curriculum development, training of trainers and skills training for target beneficiaries including vulnerable groups
- Provides technical guidance and support on training curricular
- Create improved VTE curricula that addresses improved hard and soft skills, strengthen work ethic, and address gender stereotypes
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Education, Workforce Development, Human Resources, or related field
- Prior experience designing and implementing VTE curricula and technical education
- Experience working on women, youth and vulnerable population inclusion
- Experience in career counselling, job placement, training preferred
- Prior experience building strong public-private partnerships to create internships opportunities that are industry specific for both genders
- Fluency in English required
- Nigerian Nationals Strongly Encouraged to Apply
Application Closing Date
31st May, 2018.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online