Country Lead Advisor for the High Impact Tourism Training Programme in Vietnam and Cambodia
Based in Hanoi, Vietnam with frequent travel to Cambodia
International associate advisor (consultancy contract)
SNV has been working in Vietnam since 1995. Using market based approaches, SNV is committed to reducing poverty by catalyzing environmentally sustainable solutions for the poor in agriculture, energy, water & sanitation, and REDD+.
SNV is now implementing the High Impact Tourism Training for Jobs & Income (HITT) through the European Commission (EC) funded programme, Developing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Methodologies and Services for the Informal Economy.
HITT aims to contribute to sustainable, scalable, pro-poor economic growth in Vietnam and Cambodia as well as five other countries through the development and implementation of an integrated, market-driven tourism Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system targeting the informal economy. More specifically, the HITT programme aims to expand access for disadvantaged groups (in particular women, youth, under skilled and semi-skilled) to practical and market-oriented vocational training and facilitate direct links with the tourism industry to maximise opportunities for production, income and employment for participants.
SNV is implementing the HITT Programme in Vietnam with REACH and in Cambodia in conjunction with our local partner NYEMO.
Responsibilities
- Lead the HITT project teams in Vietnam and Cambodia to meet impact target including finalising implementation plans in Vietnam and Cambodia, day-to-day management and mentoring SNV and partner staff
- Lead the development of curriculum, training material and training approaches (for Train the Trainer & informal workers) for targeted occupations in Vietnam and Cambodia
- Identify synergies and develop partnerships with government, training providers and the private sector to ensure HITT training is implemented effectively and sustainable beyond the life of the project
- Identify and document best practices, innovations and lessons learned from piloting the HITT learning and curriculum development approach in Cambodia and Vietnam
- Support HITT implementation globally through sharing best practise from Vietnam and Cambodia, inputting into the HITT learning, curriculum and enabling environment global approach, and support to other countries as required by the HITT Project Manager
- Raise the profile of HITT initiative through public relations activities
- Manage the HITT budget for both countries and fulfil SNV and EC reporting requirements to a high level
Candidate profile
- In-depth understanding of the tourism and hospitality sector
- Proven track record of developing tourism curriculum and training material and designing and implementing trainings (Training of Trainer and end beneficiaries)
- Good understanding of the ASEAN and Vietnam Tourism Operating Standards
- Practical experience and demonstrated knowledge on designing, developing, implementing and evaluating TVET programmes for the informal tourism sector
- Demonstrated experience in managing the implementation and monitoring of donor funded projects
- Masters degree in hospitality and tourism, human resource development or other relevant field of study
- Excellent written and spoken English skills and sound report writing skills
- Previous work experience in the region, and specifically Vietnam and Cambodia, is an advantage
Contract Duration: SNV Vietnam offers an associate consultancy contract of approximately 129 days from June 2012 to 31 January 2013 – with possibilities of extension until January 2014 for approximately 207 days and with a competitive salary package.
Desired start date: ideally in June 2012
Information on duty station
Medical facilities:There are several international standard healthcare facilities in Hanoi.
Educational facilities: There are international schooling systems up to IB level in English and French in Hanoi city.
Security situation: Very good; peace and security throughout the country.
Accessibility: Daily flights.
How to apply?
Please send your application letter and CV, together with an indication of your current salary and compensation package, to Ms. Nguyen Thi Hai Yen, HR Officer at [email protected] by 18th May 2012 with reference number 8382.
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