Non-Formal and TVET Education Director – Jowhar, Hirshabelle State of Somalia

HIRSHABELLE STATE OF SOMALIA

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title:	Non-Formal and TVET Education Director
Ministry/ institution:	Ministry of Education and Higher Education
Department:	Non-Formal TVET Education
Reporting to:	Director General
Grade level:	Grade 7
Salary:	$803
Hours:	36 hours per week
Duty Station:	Jowhar Hirshabelle

1. Purpose of the position

The Non-Formal and TVET Education Director will lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of non-formal education (NFE) and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) strategies and programs. This includes promoting lifelong learning, skills development, employability, and inclusive education pathways for marginalized and out-of-school populations.

2. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the overall planning and management of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and non-formal education functional area/s in close collaboration with the director General of MoE Hirshabelle;
• Develops work plan(s) and ensures timely, efficient and effective implementation of these plans towards the achievement of outputs, outcomes, and alignment with programs priorities.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the national TVET and non-formal education systems.
• Align TVET and NFE policies with state development plans, labor market needs, and international education frameworks.

• Improve access, quality, and relevance of skills development programs.
• Promote inclusive and equitable education opportunities for all learners.

• Monitors and assesses the implementation of activities related to TVET, Adult education, prepares monthly, quarterly, annual and reports;
• Contributes to, and participates actively in the implementation of, the Education Strategies and Policies related to the TVET and non-formal education;
• Coordinates, as necessary, the implementation of his/her assigned functional area/s with internal and external stakeholders by contributing to quality, equitable and inclusive education;

• Advocate for value and relevance of both non‑formal education and TVET among government, private sector, communities, youth and other stakeholders.
• Oversee the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of NFE and TVET programs.
• Lead communications, public‑awareness campaigns, stakeholder consultations to promote uptake of NFE/TVET pathways.
• Represent the directorate in national/international forums, working groups, technical committees, donor meetings.
• Promote competency-based education, recognition of prior learning (RPL), and modular training approaches.

• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the ministry of education Hirshabelle. 

3. Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor degree in education
• Education Management Information System in a data package.
• At least 4 years of experience working in the field education in a good system with good collaboration with the education partners, having a betterment of education management and managerial system.

4. Knowledge and competences

• Integrity, reliability, and strong sense of commitment and responsibility.
• Excellent TVET and Non-formal education management, coordination and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage heavy workload and meet tight deadlines, paying close attention to details and quality of work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in international multicultural teams.

How to apply

Please download Application Form:  ⬇️

⬇️ APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

Interested candidates who meet the criteria are encouraged to fill the application form and send to recruitment.hirshabelle@gmail.com by not later than 28th Oct 2025.

NOTE

• Please quote the position you are applying in the subject of the e-mail.
• Application form should be sent as attachment in word or Pdf format.
• Female and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
• Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to come with your original academic and professional certificates during the interview day.

• For more information, please visit the following website: qaranjobs.com

 

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