**Organization:** STOOS Consulting

**Type of Engagement:** Consultancy (Deliverable-based)

**Sector:** **Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Economic Empowerment, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Development/ Early Recovery**

1. **Introduction**

**STOOS Consulting** is an international consultancy firm specialized in **research, third-party monitoring, project design, and programme implementation support** for humanitarian and development organizations. The firm works extensively across the **MENA region, Africa, and Europe**, supporting partners such as international NGOs, UN agencies, and development institutions in delivering **evidence-based and high-impact programmes**.
Within its portfolio, STOOS has developed strong expertise in **economic empowerment, livelihoods development, entrepreneurship support, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)**. These initiatives focus on strengthening **market-relevant skills, supporting micro and small enterprises, promoting employment opportunities, and enhancing community resilience**, particularly among youth, women, and vulnerable populations.
To support the implementation and management of upcoming programmes, STOOS Consulting seeks to engage a **TVET Project Manager (Consultant)** who will lead the coordination and delivery of projects focused on **skills development, entrepreneurship promotion, and economic empowerment initiatives**.

1. **Overview of the Role and Responsibilities**

The **TVET Project Manager** will provide technical leadership and operational oversight for projects implemented by STOOS in the areas of **TVET, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment**. The consultant will ensure that projects are implemented efficiently, meet quality standards, and achieve the intended development outcomes while maintaining strong coordination with project partners, trainers, and field teams.

- **Project Inception and Planning**

At the start of the assignment, the consultant will prepare a comprehensive **Inception Report** outlining the implementation framework, work plan, coordination mechanisms, and quality assurance processes. The inception phase will clarify the **project methodology, training approach, entrepreneurship support model, and monitoring framework**. The report will also identify key operational risks, mitigation strategies, and coordination procedures with stakeholders and implementing partners.

- **Project Management and Implementation Oversight**

The consultant will lead the **overall management of the project implementation process**, ensuring that activities are delivered according to the approved work plan, budget, and technical standards. This includes overseeing **TVET training programmes, entrepreneurship development activities, business incubation support, and market-linkage interventions**. The Project Manager will ensure that project activities remain aligned with **local labour market opportunities, sector demands, and economic development priorities**.

- **Management of Project Staff and Trainers**

The consultant will supervise and coordinate **project teams, trainers, facilitators, and field staff** responsible for delivering technical training and entrepreneurship support activities. This includes providing guidance to trainers, ensuring that training materials and methodologies meet **industry standards**, and facilitating coordination between technical experts, local partners, and beneficiaries. The Project Manager will also ensure that **training delivery, mentoring activities, and enterprise development support** are implemented effectively and reach the intended target groups.

- **Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Oversight**

The consultant will support the development and implementation of the project’s **Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework**, ensuring that project progress and results are systematically tracked. This includes defining **performance indicators, monitoring tools, and reporting templates** aligned with project objectives and donor requirements. The consultant will ensure that relevant data related to **training outcomes, employment generation, business start-ups, and beneficiary impact** are collected, analyzed, and used to improve project performance.

- **Reporting and Documentation**

The Project Manager will prepare and review **technical progress reports, implementation updates, and final project reports**. These reports will document project achievements, implementation challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations for future programming. The consultant will ensure that reporting is **clear, evidence-based, and aligned with donor and organizational requirements**.

- **Quality Assurance and Technical Oversight**

The consultant will ensure that all project activities adhere to **high technical and operational standards**. This includes reviewing training methodologies, verifying the quality of training delivery, and ensuring that entrepreneurship and economic empowerment interventions are **practical, market-oriented, and sustainable**. The consultant will also support the integration of **quality assurance mechanisms, risk management approaches, and continuous learning processes** across the project lifecycle.

- **Coordination and Communication**

The consultant will maintain strong **communication and coordination** with STOOS management, project partners, trainers, and other stakeholders. The role will involve facilitating coordination meetings, ensuring timely information sharing, and supporting collaborative problem-solving during project implementation. The consultant will also represent STOOS in relevant **technical meetings, coordination platforms, and stakeholder consultations** when required.

1. **Required Qualifications and Experience**

The consultant should demonstrate strong experience in **TVET programme management, economic empowerment initiatives, and entrepreneurship development programmes**.

- **Education**

Candidates should hold at minimum a **Master’s degree in Development Studies, Education, Economics, Business Administration, International Development, or a related field**. A **PhD in a relevant discipline** is highly desirable and will be considered a strong advantage.

- **Professional Experience**

The candidate must demonstrate **at least eight (8) years of proven experience in project management** related to **Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), economic empowerment, entrepreneurship development, or livelihoods programming**. Experience managing **multi-stakeholder development projects, training programmes, and enterprise development initiatives** is essential.

- **International Experience**

Previous **international experience managing TVET, entrepreneurship, or economic empowerment projects** within humanitarian or development contexts is strongly preferred. Experience working with **international NGOs, UN agencies, development organizations, or donor-funded programmes** will be considered a strong asset.

- **Technical Competencies**

The candidate should demonstrate strong knowledge of **skills development systems, labour market integration, entrepreneurship support models, and private-sector engagement strategies**. Familiarity with **training programme design, business incubation models, and employment generation strategies** is highly desirable.

- **Management and Coordination Skills**

The consultant should possess strong **leadership, team management, and coordination skills**, with the ability to supervise trainers and multidisciplinary teams working across different operational environments.

- **Communication and Reporting Skills**

Excellent **analytical, reporting, and communication skills** are required. The consultant must be capable of producing **clear, structured, and evidence-based reports** and engaging effectively with multiple stakeholders.

- **Languages**

Fluency in **English** is required. Knowledge of additional languages relevant to project implementation contexts will be considered an advantage.