Pillar I · Workforce Transition Systems

Technical Director — Workforce Transition Systems

Lead ACTET's continental agenda for converting TVET training into decent work, apprenticeships and enterprise.

Role Purpose

The Technical Director provides strategic and technical leadership for Pillar I, ensuring that African TVET graduates transition efficiently into productive employment and self-employment through structured, employer-linked pathways.

Key Responsibilities

Design and lead a continental framework for apprenticeships, work-based learning and structured placements.
Build partnerships with employers, chambers of commerce and public employment services across member states.
Develop graduate tracer and employment-outcome tools for member institutions.
Champion youth entrepreneurship and incubation linked to TVET institutions.
Represent ACTET in AU, REC and development-partner forums on youth employment.
Prepare annual pillar work plans, budgets and progress reports for the Executive Council.

Qualifications & Experience

Advanced degree in education, economics, labour studies, development or a related field.
At least 12 years of progressive experience in TVET, workforce development or youth employment, including 5 years at senior leadership level.
Demonstrated record of building employer-education partnerships at national or regional scale.
Fluency in English or French; working knowledge of another AU language is an advantage.

Core Competencies

Strategic and systems thinking
Partnership building and diplomacy
Results-based management
Communication and advocacy

Terms of Engagement

Reports to the Secretary General and the Executive Council.
Three-year renewable term, part-time with a commitment of roughly two days per week.
Remote-first, with periodic travel to ACTET Headquarters in Kigali and member states.
Honorarium and expenses in line with ACTET policy; the role is open to nationals of all African Union member states and the diaspora.

How to Apply

Complete the application form below, typing your responses in each section and/or attaching your CV and testimonials. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Secretariat for an interview.