HQ (Canada)
Director: Skills
The Director: Skills is responsible for providing strategic leadership to the Skills sector at the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) by supporting the effective functioning and use of resources, providing direction and support to different initiatives in the sector, and taking responsibility for innovation and thought leadership in ‘learning for sustainable development’ through the use of appropriate technologies. The Director fosters appreciation of COL and the Commonwealth generally, generates financial support for the organisation, and provides high-level evidence-based advice and technical support to Member States, organisations, educational networks and stakeholders.
This is a three-year appointment.
The person must: be a citizen of a Commonwealth country, with ability to network across multilateral organisations and to work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds; have the ability to exercise professional judgment and diplomacy; and, be able to work in a team while representing COL’s interests internally and externally.
To Apply: A full job description is displayed on the link here and interested applicants must apply online here at the latest by 27 March 2023.
Senior Adviser: Women & Girls
The Senior Adviser: Women & Girls leads the implementation of a project titled “Empowering Women and Girls in the Commonwealth” in five countries – Bangladesh, Malawi, Mozambique, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The project aims to directly support women and girls in rural, remote, and disadvantaged communities in social, educational, and economic empowerment. The Senior Adviser will engage with local partners and stakeholders, oversee training to build staff capacity, and develop a monitoring and evaluation framework for the project. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience and skills in project management, gender equality, and education at an international level.
This is a three-year appointment.
The person must: be a citizen of a Commonwealth country, with ability to network across multilateral organisations and to work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds; have the ability to exercise professional judgment and diplomacy; and be able to work in a team while representing COL’s interests internally and externally.
To Apply: A full job description is displayed on the link here and interested applicants must apply online here at the latest by 22 March 2023.
Project Assistant
The Project Assistant will work with the Senior Adviser: Women & Girls on a project aimed at training disadvantaged women and girls in remote and rural areas in five countries (Bangladesh, Malawi, Mozambique, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka) to enhance their livelihoods. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative and operational support to ensure the project is delivered within the approved proposal and budget. Duties include engaging with local partners, collecting the necessary data from partners and providing assistance in updating the monitoring and evaluation framework for the project and associated reporting requirements.
This is an appointment of up to three years.
The person must: have the authorisation to work in Canada at the time of application, with strong experience in project administration, along with excellent organizational and communication skills. The candidate should also possess sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and gender issues.
To Apply: A full job description is displayed on the link here and Interested applicants must apply online here at the latest by March 22, 2023.
While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, those who have not been contacted by 30 April 2023 should consider that there will be no follow-up to their application.
