Consultant - TVET & Skills for Employment Consultations at World University Service of Canada
WUSC is a Canadian non-profit organization working to create a better world for all young people.
- We bring together a diverse network of students, volunteers, schools, governments, and businesses who share this vision.
Nature and Scope
WUSC and CICan wish to retain a consultant to support an exploratory analysis of the Technical Vocational Education and training (TVET) sector in Nigeria and contribute to the design of an initiative focused on supporting the transition of young people (including young women) from skills training to employment.
- This program aims to achieve improved employment outcomes for young people by improving workforce readiness and better aligning skills training program with labour market needs, in alignment with the government of Nigeria’s economic growth priorities.
Specific Tasks/Deliverables
Co-develop a detailed consultation plan in close consultation with WUSC, and CICan. The workplan will clarify and refine the overall approach, methodology and timing for the consultations.
- Take a leading role in identifying key stakeholders and organizing key consultative meetings in Nigeria for an anticipated 2-week scoping mission, leveraging private sector and TVET networks.
- Participate in consultative meetings, taking detailed notes and working with the proposal team to interpret information collected.
- Contribute to a consultation report following 2 weeks of field travel and consultative meetings
- Participate in a review and interpretation workshop with WUSC and key stakeholders
- Conduct in-country follow-up activities as required after the scoping mission
Qualifications
Master’s Degree or MBA (or B.Sc. plus equivalent work experience) in Economics or other discipline relevant to this assignment.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant progressive experience with national and international organizations, private sector companies and/or government institutions in the field of TVET.
Experience & competencies:
Experience with the Nigeria TVET sector, in a direct administrative role or as part of a development program
Deep understanding and networks in the Nigeria TVET sector/ system
- Experience working in or with the Nigerian private sector or private sector organization
- Work experience in the field of vocational training, employment promotion or career guidance is an asset.
- Experience working with INGOs and various implementation partners, governmental and civil society is an asset.
- Computing skills in office applications, including Word, Excel.
- Ability to perform diverse and complex work.
- Ability to work in a participatory manner within an international team.
- Experience in various types of reporting
- Ability to think systematically and strategically while setting goals and planning priorities
- Demonstrable commitment to gender equality and belief in women empowerment and youth development
- Fluency in English
- Experience working with multidisciplinary global teams
- Experience conducting similar assignments in Nigeria
- Based in Nigeria.
Location: Nigeria
Deadline: 7 Sep 2026
How to Apply
Application Process:
WUSC and CICan invite proponents to submit an application package including:
- Cover Letter demonstrating a thorough understanding of this ToR and highlighting the capacity and qualifications of the consultant, including previous relevant experience and established networks with key TVET and private sector stakeholders
- CV - 3 References
- Confirmed availability to travel within Nigeria for 2 weeks with WUSC and CICan representatives between September 18 and October 9 (exact dates to be confirmed)
- Daily Rate (Please note all costs related to fieldwork will be covered by WUSC/CICan directly).
Interested applicant can apply via this link
