Enhanced Skills for Sustainable and Rewarding Employment (ENSSURE), a bilateral initiative of the Governments of Nepal and Switzerland, supports Nepalese youths, women, and men in gaining social and economic benefits from a federalized TVET system. Ultimately, the project has been supporting three spheres of government to deliver TVET functions as per their constitutional mandate. The project is being implemented by the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) at the federal level, by the Ministry of Social Development at the provincial level, and by municipalities within these provinces at the local level, with technical support from Helvetas Nepal. Building on the experience of its phase one, the project has been supporting the governments to scale up and institutionalize work-based learning, which includes Dual VET- Apprenticeship, Training with OJT, and Workers' Further Training. Besides, the project has been providing career guidance to youths, and students in grades nine and ten. Helvetas Nepal invites applications from committed and experienced Nepali citizens for the following position:

Position : Component Manager-Work Based Learning

Required No. : 1

Job Purpose 

• Work Based Learning (WBL) will provide strategic and technical leadership for the implementation, scaling, and institutionalization of work-based training across project provinces.
• The role involves working with a wide range of stakeholders, including government bodies, employer associations, and training providers, to integrate WBL into Nepal's national TVET system.
• The incumbent will work as a focal person for Work Based Learning, manage partnerships, and support policy and capacity development to ensure the sustainability of WBL models.

Required Education, Experience, and Social Competence

• Master's degree in education, TVET, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role in TVET or youth employment programs.
• Proven experience in implementing and scaling work based learning or employer engagement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Nepal's TVET system, labor market dynamics, and policy environment. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage partnerships, and influence policy processes.
• Commitment towards gender equality, social inclusion, and poverty reduction is a must.

Duty station : ENSSURE PSU in CTEVT Bhaktapur, about 50% of field travel to project sites

Duration : Till 15 July 2026 with the possibility of extension

Salary and Benefits : As per rules and regulations of Helvetas Nepal

Application Procedures : Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to visit our website at http://apply.helvetasnepal.org and submit application through online portal. Detail job description is available on the website.

Deadline for submission of application : 31 August 2025

Helvetas Nepal promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to candidates from discriminated groups (women, Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority communities).

Any telephone enquiries/and or attempts to apply undue influence will result disqualification of candidates. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the selection process. Helvetas Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons.

Source: Kantipur