USAID Kosovo Compete Activity
Scope of Work
Project description
USAID Compete Activity (“USAID Compete”) is a five-year project funded by the United States Agency for International Development. It is implemented by DT Global in consortia with Kosovo-based Recura Financials and US-based Canopy Lab. USAID Compete seeks to sustainably improve competitiveness in three key export-oriented sectors of wood processing (including the prefabricated buildings subsector) food processing and ICT. USAID Compete works to empower firms, organizations, and institutions to improve market systems. By working to address constraints across the system, USAID Compete seeks to enable scalable and systemic change to occur, stimulating job creation and private sector increased ability to engage in local, regional, and international markets. The expected results of USAID Compete across all three sectors are: 1) market systems are strengthened to increase sector competitiveness; and 2) market actors within those market systems are more productive and competitive.
Job Summary
USAID Kosovo Compete Activity is currently seeking a Short-Term Technical Expert (hereinafter referred to as ‘Expert’) for supporting Makerspace Innovation Center, hereinafter ‘Makerspace,’ in preparation for accreditation as a training institution for the occupational standard of carpenter in the wood processing industry. Accreditation will ensure that the center meets National Qualifications Authority (NQA) standards.
The assignment includes providing technical support to Makerspace by assessing current operations, providing recommendations for improvement, and guiding the implementation of necessary changes to meet accreditation standards. The Scope of Work below outlines the responsibilities, deliverables, and expectations for the Expert to assist the center in achieving accreditation.
Name of Position | Expert in Accreditation of Vocational Training Institution |
Key Responsibilities
| The Expert will be responsible for providing technical assistance to Makerspace in their accreditation process for the occupational standard of Carpenter, according to the NQA procedures. The Expert will conduct a preliminary review and analysis of the current operational and administrative capacities of Makerspace and assist in developing the necessary documentation and implementing the necessary changes, as per the NQA's guidelines. |
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities | The Expert is required to perform the following tasks:
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Planned Deliverables |
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Required Level of Effort | Total level of engagement is up to 15 days. The available days are subject to actual delivery based on needs and will be justified through monthly submission of timesheets, along with reasonable requests to present evidence of achieved deliverables to USAID Compete for confirmation. |
Minimum Education Requirement | A bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, management, or any other relevant program. |
Minimum Professional Experience |
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Period of Performance | August 2024-October 2024 |
Supervisor(s) | The Expert will act under the direct supervision of Compete’s Skills Development Expert and Wood Processing Sector Lead. |
Reporting | In addition to the brief report outlined under planned deliverables, other ad hoc reporting to Compete may also be required. |
Application:
To apply please submit your CV and cover letter.
Please send the requested document electronically to the following email: C[email protected]
All submissions must be received by Wednesday, July 31, 2024, close of business.
Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.