Programme Assistant cum Translator “TVET”
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The joint Vietnamese-German technical cooperation programme “Reform of Technical Vocational Education and Training in Viet Nam III” (TVET Programme) aims at the Vietnamese TVET system which is increasingly oriented towards supporting a socially just, green, and digital transformation of the economy ("Just Twin Transition"). It is funded by the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) with counterpart funds from the Vietnamese Government. The implementing agencies are the GIZ and the Directorate of Vocational Education and Training (DVET) under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA). In order to reach the project’s objective, four main outputs have to be achieved:
- Output 1: TVET stakeholders on macro level are increasingly advising on the alignment of the TVET system with the socially just, digital, and green transformation (twin transition).
- Output 2: The TVET network is empowered to offer cooperative initial and further training for the socially just, green, and digital transformation (twin transition).
- Output 3: TVET institutions have planning and exchange tools for implementing the socially just, green, and digital transformation of the TVET system.
- Output 4: The technical and conceptual prerequisites of TVET for a climate-relevant sector are established for successful development-oriented skilled labour migration.
Thereby, the TVET Programme contributes to the improvement of the supply of demand-orientated qualified workforce in Viet Nam.The TVET Programme is looking for qualified national candidate to fill the following position:
Programme Assistant cum Translator “TVET”
Duty station: HVCT, Ho Chi Minh City
Duration: 01. September 2024 – 31. March 2025 with possible extension
Main tasks:
- Supporting the Digital Ambassador (DA) and other project staff and short-term experts in translation English/Vietnamese/English as well as in verbal and written communication with the partners,
- Supporting the DA in his/her advisory services to HVCT and other partner TVET colleges,
- Providing administrative support for, and organization of activities in the field of digital transformation (DX) implemented within the framework of the Programme Reform of TVET in Vietnam,
- Providing support in collecting, documenting and managing data required for M&E of activities implemented with HVCT.
Minimum requirements:
- Hold bachelor's degree in IT, English, education or other relevant majors,
- Very good knowledge of English and Vietnamese spoken and written, German language skills are an additional asset,
- Good knowledge of MS Office, common office software as well as in the professional handling of social media activities,
- Knowledge of technical translations in the fields of e-learning/digitalization and vocational training is an additional asset.
- At least 1-2 years professional experience in a comparable position,
- Good communication and team skills.
- Good application knowledge in dealing with IT and communication technologies as well as computer applications (e.g. MS Office applications),
- Continues to qualify in accordance with the requirements of the area of responsibility, corresponding measures are agreed with the manager.
GIZ is committed to create an appreciative work environment, irrespective of age, ethnic background and nationality, gender and gender identity, physical and mental abilities, religion and worldview, sexual orientation and social background. We ensure human resource processes live up to the diverse competencies and talents of all employees, as well as satisfy our performance expectations.
What we can offer to the successful candidates:
- Good working environment
- Competitive compensation and benefit packages, including the additional health insurance and the 24-hours accident insurance.
- And good policy on training and development
- Policy on flexible working time
Interested qualified candidates are invited to send the GIZ Application Form in English, copies of relevant certificates and references, either by email (to [email protected]) or by post (to GIZ Office Hanoi, 6th Floor Hanoi Towers, 49 Hai Ba Trung Street, Hanoi, Vietnam) before 02nd August 2024.
Note:Please state “Application for the Programme Assistant cum Translator_TVET”in the subject line or on the envelope. The short-listed candidates will be contacted within 4 weeks after the deadline. Telephone contact is not encouraged.
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