Technical Director, Private Sector Engagement - Philippines

Job Description

For over 40 years, FHI 360 has built the capacity of individuals, communities, and governments to address the needs of vulnerable populations. In more than 60 countries, our work is grounded in research and evidence, and our staff and experts have developed partnerships to support programs in education, economic growth, monitoring and evaluation, peacebuilding and countering violent extremism (CVE), positive youth development, technology and innovation, and health access and services. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Technical Director, Private Sector Engagement.

Program Description:

The anticipated 5-year USAID-funded activity will be designed to work with the Government of the Philippines, education and training institutions, and the private sector to develop qualifications aligned to the needs of industries, strengthen quality assurance among education and training institutions, and improve the information flowing between industries, jobseekers, education and training institutions, students/ trainees, and government. The activity outcomes will include better jobs-skills alignments, productivity, demand for qualified professionals and technicians, enhanced employability, and strengthened competitiveness of Philippines-based enterprises in local, regional and global markets.

Job Summary/Responsibilities:

The Technical Director for Private Sector Engagement will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of project activities that seek to collaborate with the private sector to develop or improve employment qualifications and supporting curriculum and/or training courses to better align with business needs. The Director will be responsible for engaging with private sector leaders, representatives of trade and business associations and small businesses at the national and local levels. Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide overall strategic direction and supervision for all private sector engagement activities;
• Lead technical design and implementation of regional and local private sector engagement interventions in line with project objectives and global and regional best practices;
• Facilitate development of productive, high-trust working relationships between employers and education and training institutions through dialog and structured collaboration experiences;
• Ensure proposed activities are consistent with GPH private sector engagement policies and practices;
• Provide input and serve as a source of information on issues related to interactions with the business community;
• Assist in developing protocols and standard operating procedures to increase institutions and training facilities ability to effectively engage with the private sector;
• Establish and maintain strong relationships and formal partnership agreements (where valuable and appropriate) with private sector entities;
• Evaluate needs and approaches from all levels of the private sector network (including large corporations, small businesses, trade associates, etc.) with the aim of aligning quality training to current and anticipated future business needs; and
• Design and implement strategies to strengthen alliances and partnerships with the private sector to increase community support for a new qualifications framework and training quality assurance strategies.

Skills and Experience:

• A master’s degree in business, education, international development, political science, public policy, or a similarly relevant discipline;
• At least eight years of successful work experience in private sector engagement program design, activity implementation, and/or technical service provision;
• Proven skills in working collaboratively with private sector, national and local government counterparts, and civil society organizations;
• Up-to-date knowledge of the private sector engagement approaches and best practices;
• Understanding and experience with Philippine private sector policy, structures, and organizations;
• Demonstrated ability in negotiating public-private partnerships, preferably in the education and training sector;
• Ability to manage and complete numerous tasks with a high degree of organization;
• Ability to meet deadlines with strong attention to consistency, detail, and quality;
• Excellent oral and written communication in English and Tagalog; and
• Strong critical thinking and technical writing skills.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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About the Organization

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.