Anthony Gewer

Education Sector Strategist - Skills and Labour Markets

Doctoral DegreeUniversity of the Witwatersrand

South Africa

Summary

Working with industry and government to unlock demand for skills and employment across the formal and informal economy. Designing system-wide strategies to expand post-school vocational learning pathways for young people that lead to recognition, progression and employment/self-employment opportunities. Navigating through complex educational challenges to find cost-effective, technology-enabled solutions. Implementing effective capacity building and institutional change management strategies to ensure optimal educational and employment outcomes Managing large-scale multi-year projects to address systemic challenges in the education and training system, including fund-raising and resource mobilisation. Designing and managing evidence-based stakeholder engagement through rigorous research, monitoring and evaluation strategies. Written and presented extensively on labour market transitions and youth employability in a developing context.

Experience

  • youth
  • development
  • community
  • community participation / employment
  • research & development
  • south africa
  • nigeria
  • laos
  • nepal
  • uganda
  • Sectors
  • Funders
  • Countries

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