Brief Description:

DURATION: 12 months

TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT: Volunteer Cooperant (VC/OS)
Unaccompanied assignment - This assignment does not include support for accompanying partners or dependants

LOCATION: NEPAL, Pokhara

EXPECTED DEPARTURE DATE: Departure date is contingent upon completion of administrative file and approval of visa. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and position will remain open until filled.

OVERVIEW:
Uniterra is a leading Canadian international volunteer cooperation and development program, jointly implemented by the Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI) and World University Service of Canada (WUSC).

Uniterra contributes to improving the socio-economic conditions of poor and marginalized communities in 14 countries and with over 200 partners in Africa, Asia and the Americas through the exchange of expertise and knowledge of Canadian and international volunteers. Uniterra believes that economic growth, when inclusive, is the most powerful driver of poverty reduction. The purpose of the Uniterra program is to improve the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable populations by stimulating growth and facilitating access to the benefits of growing and diversified markets. To make this happen, we are working with our local partners to enhance the income of poor and marginalized women and youth through better access to employment and income generation opportunities. Uniterracountry program staff work with our local partners to design Uniterra assignments in the context of the country strategy, supporting the inclusion of women and youth in key economic sub sectors.

For more information on the Uniterra program, our approach and countries of focus please visit: Uniterra.ca.

PARTNER DESCRIPTION:
The Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) is the national autonomous apex body of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector in Nepal. CTEVT Is committed to produce technical and skillful human resources to meet national and international labor market demand. CTEVT is responsible for TVET policy formulation, quality control, preparation of competency-based curricula, development of occupational skill standards, skills testing and accreditation, applied TVET research, and training needs assessment.

CTEVT operates 22 Constituent Technical Schools and regulates the operation of private sector training providers. Under the auspices of its Skills Development Project (SDP), funded by the Asian Development Bank ADB) and the Government Of Nepal (GON), CTEVT has launched a Quality Improvement Program in ten of its Constituent Schools to develop them as Model TVET Schools. Pokhara School of Tourism and Hospitality Management (PSTHM) formerly known as Pokhara Tourism Training Center (PTTC) is a constituent school of CTEVT. PSTHM offers 1 to 26 -week training programs. PSTHM operates its own restaurant and hotel to provide real experience to the students and trainees during their study and training.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide guidance to the school in conducting a training needs assessment to inform new program decision making;
- Provide guidance in carrying out tracer studies to determine the employment status and incomes of graduates;
- Provide guidance in developing and administering student satisfaction surveys ;
- Support the school in establishing a unit responsible for the management of information;
- Support staff in updating/developing databases in accordance with the provisions of CTEVT;
- Train staff on functional and effective information storage systems; and
- Provide guidance and the development of policies and procedures for storage and security of staff and student records and ensure that they are adhered to.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree in Management of Information Systems, or Information Technology or relevant field
- Proven experience in applied research and MIS management
- Strong communication skills (written/oral)
- Experience in the design and administration of surveys
- Flexible and adaptable in a cross- cultural environment
- Patience and tolerance for ambiguity
- Ability to focus on both results and processes
- Openness to learning

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS AND SUPPORT:
- Support and guidance prior to departure and while on assignment in country.
- Participation in a pre-departure training where you will have the opportunity to learn about the program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and meet other volunteers. Travel, meals and accommodation are covered.
- In-country orientation and briefing upon arrival in-country.
- Language training in-country where required.
- Return flights, visas and work permits.
- Cost of required country specific vaccinations and antimalarials.
- Health insurance.
- Modest monthly living allowance while overseas.
- Accommodation while overseas.
- Vacation leave entitlement.
- Return debriefing in Canada after completion of assignment. Travel, meals and accommodation are covered.
- An incredible opportunity to enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada between the age of 18-70.
- Departure date is contingent upon the timely completion of all administrative requirements (e.g. visa processes, medical clearance, police checks, travel documentation).
- With the support of the program, all volunteers shall undertake to make a minimum financial contribution of $1,500 for participating in the program.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada between the age of 18-70.
- Departure date is contingent upon the timely completion of all administrative requirements (e.g. visa processes, medical clearance, police checks, travel documentation).
- With the support of the program, all volunteers shall undertake to make a minimum financial contribution of $1,500 for participating in the program.

TO APPLY VISIT:
http://agora.ceci.ca/SGC/cecproje.nsf/va_WPO/FDFBCB867F3FDEB9852582DA00667C96?OpenDocument&lg=enok

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