Job Summary
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in education planning and management, vocational education, or similar fields.
Professional experience
- At least 5 years of professional experience in TVET management, supervision, and administration of TVET institutions, and/or human resources management/development, preferably within the private sector.
- Proven private sector professional experience, particularly in engaging with TVET institutions for the delivery of cooperative training, is advantageous.
Other knowledge, additional competencies
- Business fluency in English and Amharic is required.
Application procedure:
Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with their recent CV via E-Mail : recruitment-ethiopia@giz.de
Please make sure you mention the vacancy number and position title 'Your Full Name-Vocational Training and Labour Market Advisor #066/2026’ in the subject line of your E-Mail application.
Applications without vacancy numbers in subject lines might be disqualified.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Note-Please note that during the recruitment process the position will be changed to Advisor
Please refer to our brochure to learn more about GIZ’s attractive benefits package.
“GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates, regardless of disability, age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply"
Job Description
Project / Service Unit:-STEP IV / DESTA
End date of contract-8/31/2029
Duty station-Semera
The Ethio-German Sustainable Training and Education Programme (STEP) IV aims to improve the employment prospects of young Ethiopians by promoting quality, relevance, and gender equality in the TVET system, with a focus on green and digital transformation. In collaboration with the Ministry of Labor and Skills (MoLS), relevant agencies, and stakeholders, the programme strengthens the link between education and the private sector. It advises on the development of a national TVET strategy and supports its regional roll-out, ensuring alignment with local contexts and labour market needs. By fostering effective governance and policy frameworks, the programme encourages private sector involvement in TVET reforms and planning. It brings together employers, education providers, and public authorities to identify and address regional skills gaps, contributing to a modern, gender-inclusive TVET system that drives employment and economic growth.
The Advisor is responsible for supporting regional TVET bureaus in in implementing the national TVET strategy by strengthening regional policy and governance, guiding implementation, and fostering private sector involvement.
- Support regional TVET bureaus to contextualize and implement national TVET policy/strategy in line with governance standards.
- Establish and maintain M&E systems aligned with national standards; contribute to M&E, reporting, communication, knowledge management, operations, and stakeholder engagement.
- Track national policies and regional trends to build regional capacity for policy analysis and strengthen private sector engagement in TVET reforms, planning, and delivery.
- Collaborate with private sector to assess regional HR needs, inform policies/programs, and implement joint/cooperative training initiatives (incl. coordination in Somali Region).
- Advise on developing and implementing regional TVET centers of excellence and facilitate multi-stakeholder forums for policy dialogue and governance cooperation.
- Promote gender equality and social inclusion across TVET policy, governance, and implementation.
- Coordinate with GIZ and other development partners for coherence and impact.
- Manage financing agreements, consulting contracts, and local subsidies per GIZ policies and procedures.
Skills Required
Company Overview
German development cooperation has been working in Ethiopia since 1964.
The country’s economy is growing rapidly thanks to modernised agriculture, an expanding textile industry, and the construction and services industries. Ethiopia also has hydropower for renewable energy, plenty of agricultural land and water resources that benefit an export economy.
At the same time, many people are living in poverty. Climate change, with droughts and flooding, is putting pressure on natural resources such as land and water.
Due to conflicts within Ethiopia and its neighbouring countries, there are many internally displaced persons and refugees from Eritrea, Somalia and South Sudan in the country.
GIZ works in Ethiopia on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and cooperates with national and international partners on the following key topics:
- Economic development and employment
- Agriculture and food
- Democracy and the rule of law
GIZ promotes the Ethiopian private sector by providing training and financial support to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and innovative start-ups. It also provides advice for the vocational training system and integrates refugees and internally displaced persons into vocational training. In addition, GIZ establishes links between vocational schools and the private sector.
In agriculture, GIZ provides training on environmentally friendly and socially responsible land use, climate-sensitive land management and improved resilience to drought. It also provides advice on higher yields for smallholder farms, particularly for coffee, avocado, soya and oil seed.
GIZ is also focusing on improving governance and strengthening the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission in order to expand the rule of law and citizen engagement. It is supporting the Government in implementing dialogues and transitional justice processes to deal with the consequences of past conflicts. GIZ’s Civil Peace Service (CPS) trains communities in peacefully resolving conflicts over resources such as land and water.
Beyond Ethiopia, GIZ advises the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the regional organisation in East Africa and the Horn of Africa, for example on migration and climate change adaptation.
On behalf of BMZ and the Federal Foreign Office, GIZ also works regionally with the African Union, which has its headquarters in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. Here, it implements projects on rural development and the rule of law, for example.
GIZ International Services, which provides services for clients worldwide, is also active in Ethiopia and Djibouti. The focus is on agriculture, economic development, e-governance and reforming the judicial system. Clients include the Bavarian State Chancellery, the European Union and the German Biomass Research Center.
Job Details
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location_onLocation Awash, Afar, Ethiopia
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desktop_windowsEmployment Type: Contract
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scheduleShift: Full-time
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analyticsCareer Level: Senior Level
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groupPositions: 1
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calendar_view_dayExperience: Mid-Level / Experienced | Experience: 4 - 8 years
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schoolEducation Qualification: PHD / Doctorado
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calendar_monthApply Before: Jul 09, 2026
Contract
Addis Ababa
Negotiable