National Vocational Training Consultant

The project "Piloting sustainable solutions for economic recovery and reintegration in Dnipropetrovska oblast", funded by the Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic, aims to improve livelihood opportunities and participation in the local labor market in areas of spontaneous return in Dnipropetrovska oblast. As part of the support, IOM will provide skilling/reskilling opportunities for vulnerable groups seeking economic (re)integration. The Project is expected to reach about 90 beneficiaries.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In coordination with IOM, maintain communication with relevant local authorities and other relevant institutions.

• In coordination with IOM, support pre-identification and registration of potential project beneficiaries among the target categories, adhering to IOM's data protection principles.

• Support IOM panel with beneficiaries selection.

• Conduct an initial assessment of the beneficiaries' profiles, their career aspirations and bottlenecks they face when looking for paid employment.

• Support beneficiaries with enrolment in vocational courses and/or paid internships.

• Monitor beneficiaries' progress with training programs and collect feedback from beneficiaries.

• Collect beneficiary reports on course completion and occupation-related equipment purchase.

• Share a completion report and presentation including lessons learnt, successful case stories, key challenges, and recommendations for future similar interventions that could contribute to sustainable employment and boost community engagement and participation.

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:

Deliverable 1 by 15 January 2026

1. List of selected and confirmed beneficiaries.

Deliverable 2 by 1 March 2026

1. List of vocational courses selected by beneficiaries.

Deliverable 3 by 15 April 2026

1. Summary report on beneficiaries' needs and challenges identified through the survey.

Deliverable 4 by 1 June 2026

1. Interim report on beneficiaries' feedback on skilling/reskilling programs. Summary of challenges and offered improvements.

2. List of occupational equipment chosen by beneficiaries to support their employment.

Deliverable 5 by 15 July 2026

1. Collected interim reports on vocational courses completion.

Deliverable 6 by 30 October 2026

• Collected final reports on vocational courses completion.

• Collected reports on purchase of occupational equipment.

• Final report that includes at minimum a summary of beneficiaries' engagement in vocational training programs, successful case stories, lessons learnt, and actionable recommendations to improve employability of the project beneficiaries.

• Final presentation for discussion with IOM to share results and insights

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience and/or skills required

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Development Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, Economics, Law, or Social work or Psychology from an accredited institution, with at least three years of relevant work experience.

• Experience working with veterans and families of veterans, combatants, and the fallen.

• Understanding of the labour market situation in Ukraine and proven experience of previous engagement in income generation and employment stimulation programmes, inclusive economic empowerment initiatives.

• Data collection experience is required, especially experience with implementation of qualitative methods including coordination of Key Informant Interviews and Focus Group Discussions.

• Strong report writing and analytical skills.

Languages:

• Fluency in Ukrainian.

• Knowledge of English will be an advantage.

Travel required:

• Yes, travel will be required to the locations in target Oblast. The Consultant will be responsible for the associated travel costs and arrangement.

Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity : respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• Integrity and transparency : maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

• Professionalism : demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork : develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• Delivering results : produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Managing and sharing knowledge : continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

• Accountability : takes ownership for achieving the Organization's priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

• Communication : encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.