Team Lead EU- TVET Sector Support Programme

Team Leader – EU TVET Sector Support Programme

This is the senior most management post within the programme team. The team leader will provide full technical leadership, team management, strategic programme direction and oversight of the programme to stakeholders. The TVET Sector Support Programme is co-funded by the European Union and implemented in partnership with GIZ. For more information, please see full role profile here (Team Lead- EU TVET Sector Support Programme | British Council).

The project is being implemented in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Baluchistan and Gilgit Baltistan with an aim to develop and roll out digital skills and high-tech qualifications in high demand, identified through a labour market intelligence report during the inception phase, in collaboration with private sector. The project is establishing Centers of Excellence in digital and high-tech skills to offer career-focused training programmes and create linkages with the industry through apprenticeship and entrepreneurship programmes for the trainees and to enhance their employability within the market. The programme aims to build the capacity of institutions for sustainability through teacher training, international accreditation and building public-private partnerships.

Essential Skills

• Proven team leadership and successful delivery of large single-or multi-donor funded projects, including team management, reporting, and monitoring & evaluation (M&E).
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging donors, government counterparts, employers, TVET institutions, community organisations, and the private sector.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Urdu; knowledge of Baluchi or Pushto will be an advantage

Essential Knowledge

• Good knowledge of the TVET system in Pakistan
• Technical expertise in digital and high-tech CBT&A programmes and course design, including the establishment of Centres of Excellence offering career-focused training in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Data Science/Analytics, and related fields.
• Sound understanding of gender and inclusion issues within Pakistan’s TVET sector, including safeguarding principles.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in large-scale TVET and/or education programmes in Pakistan or similar contexts, and experience in applied TVET system reform,
• Experience of managing dispersed teams and consultants
• Experience in inclusive TVET programming, targeting women and other marginalised groups, including curriculum appropriateness, teaching and learning approaches, pathways into TVET and employment, and safeguarding considerations.
• Experience of working with international development partners, including the EU and GIZ, with sound understanding of EU principles and aid delivery methodologies, and strong client relationship management skills.
• Previous work experience in Pakistan (desirable), with familiarity in regions such as KPK, GB, and Baluchistan, including the local TVET and private sector landscape.

How to Apply:

• Email subject: Application for ‘Team Leader EU TVET Sector Support Programme’
• Kindly share your tailored-to-the-role resume, along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role addressing the skills, knowledge and experience requirements listed above and any other supporting documents at: tvet.iv@britishcouncil.org.pk
• Applicants failing to comply with the above-mentioned guidelines will not be considered.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews.

Closing Date: Applications will close on 16th November 2025.