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The overall objective (OO) (Impact) to which this action contributes to is to increase the effectiveness of the human development aspects of EU policies and programmes at global, regional and country level, in particular in the areas of quality and inclusive education / skills development and culture in partner countries.
The specific objectives (Outcomes) of this contract are contributing to the specific objectives for Education and training, and Culture of the People’s chapter of the Multi Indicative Programme on Global Challenges13 in order to:
- Increase the relevance, effectiveness and impact of Education and training, and Culture and the creative sector policies and programmes at global, regional and country level.
- Assist EC headquarters (HQ) and EU Delegations (EUD) in the identification, formulation, monitoring and evaluation of EU policies and programmes in the fields of culture, and skills development in its international partnerships, neighbourhood and enlargement context through technical support and ad hoc advice (desk work and field missions).
- Provide specialised support on policy formulation and implementation for skills development, including Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Higher Education (HE) provision as a pillar of the Global Gateway Strategy and as an enabler for effective and sustainable investments and other flagship initiatives and policies in the neighbourhood and enlargement countries14 with a clear link to employment opportunities in particular for women and youth.
- Enhance systematic evidence collection, knowledge management and sharing, capacity building, communication and visibility of EU activities in the fields of skills development and culture.
Qualifications:
Qualifications and skills:
- University Degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent diploma) in economics, business administration, engineering or equivalent discipline. In its absence, the Bachelor’s Degree can be replaced by 5 years of relevant professional experience, in addition to the minimum general professional experience required.
- A Master’s degree (or equivalent diploma) in education or relevant equivalent discipline will be considered as an asset.
General professional experience:
- At least 10 years of experience related to private sector development and engagement, labour market analysis, employment and related skills requirements.
- At least 5 years of professional experience related to partner countries.
Specific professional experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in working with the private sector/business in Europe and partner countries in areas related to infrastructure development, and/or value chain investments and related skills requirements.
- At least 5 years of experience in public-private-partnerships and sector-specific vocational education and training (initial training and/or up-skilling and/or re-skilling).
- Experience in the support or assessment of VET/HE systems will be considered as an asset.
- Experience with latest sector specific developments in Europe and third countries including policies/ approaches of the European Union (Global Gateway) in these areas will be an asset.
