To establish liaison with current TVET institutes, TVET governing bodies etc.
Carryout the quality assessment of TVET institutes for selection
Design conceptual and practical framework needed for upgrading TVET sector leading towards employability
Develop capacity building plan for TVET institutes in coordination with local partners
Design training products and their packages as per the private sector needs
Create linkages of TVET institutes with national/international bodies for curricula standardization and accreditation purposes
To lead on establishing baseline information of TVET in general and employment information in particular
Introduce new demand driven vocational and technical trainings
Facilitate stakeholder meetings/workshops/seminars relevant to the project scope
Carryout frequent field visits, monitor and support on-going trainings in targeted institutes and ensure that the quality of training is up to the agreed standard
Maintain high ethical standards at all times, avoiding any actual or perceived conflicts of interest
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent written and communication skills
Must be a team player with initiative and demonstrated ability to work in a challenging work environment
Strong work ethic and the ability to interact well with people at various levels
Strong Analytical and problem solving skills
Computer Skills
Technology Upgradation and Skill Development Company is a project of the Government of Pakistan that aims to upgrade technology and skills of key and strategic industrial clusters and connect Pakistan to the global value chain. The companies key activities include: Research: -Research on technologies in use in Pakistan with global benchmarking -Research latest technologies available for upgrading important industrial sectors -Technology Gap Analysis of industrial clusters and assess impact on GDP -Develop technology databases -Assist and support industrial clusters on technology acquisition -Identify shortcomings in installed technology and impact on derivative products spacer Upgrade Common Technology needs of an Industrial Cluster/Sector: -Common Facility Centers -Technology Upgadation Centers -CAD/CAM Centers -Skill Development Centers -Support Centers -Maintenance Centers -Incubation Centers -Testing & Accreditation facilities -Transform existing CFCs like PITAC, CR&DI etc spacer Develop Linkages Donors, Industry, University and GoP: -Identify global donors for specific and identified technologies -Establish International Linkages and coordinate with Technology Donors -Coordinate Technical Interventions between GoP and non-government organizations -Map any overlapping interventions by organizations like SMEDA, PIDC, NPO, TEVTA, Labour Dept, UNIDO, World Bank etc -Limit parallel activities and increase effectiveness through a 'Technology Upgradation Roadmap' -Establish linkages between universities and industry