Private Sector Engagement Specialist

1) Objective of the Consultancy

The consultancy aims to strengthen private sector engagement in the design and implementation of demand-driven education, TVET, and skills development programs in Angola. The assignment focuses on aligning training systems with labor market needs, fostering effective public-private partnerships, and improving employability and entrepreneurship outcomes in priority economic sectors, in line with the National Human Capital Development Plan 2023–2037.

2) Profile Required

Private Sector Engagement Specialist

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Education, or a related field.

• Minimum 15 years overall professional experience, of which at least 10 years working with the private sector in Sub-Saharan Africa in areas such as workforce development, skills training, public-private partnerships, or enterprise development.

• Proven experience engaging private companies in the design and implementation of education or training programs.

• Experience working in or with TVET systems, particularly in the integration of employability and entrepreneurship skills.

• Strong understanding of sector dynamics in agriculture, transport/logistics, and/or renewable energy is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with the Angolan or Lusophone African context is considered an added advantage.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills.

• Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of Portuguese will be considered an added advantage.

3) Application Deadline

Interested candidates must submit their CV before 9 February, in Word format.