Chief Technical Adviser TVET in Agriculture

About the role

The Chief Technical Adviser (CTA) will represent LuxDev in the ISHEMA project, guiding the development of climate‑resilient TVET programmes in agriculture across Rwanda. This senior position oversees project launch, implementation, and closure, ensuring alignment with LuxDev’s quality standards and development objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the project launch and prepare Operational Partnership Agreements (OPA).
• Design, present, and update multi‑year action plans, incorporating partner priorities.
• Organise and act as secretary for steering committees, progress monitoring meetings, and partner coordination sessions.
• Implement specific technical activities related to agricultural vocational training.
• Manage project wrap‑up and final reporting.
• Oversee administrative management, including office logistics, human resources, and procurement processes.

Required profile

• Demonstrated capacity to represent LuxDev and promote its values in the field.
• Experience in capacity building and implementing quality‑assured processes.
• Authority to sign financial commitments on behalf of the Luxembourg Government’s contribution.
• Strong understanding of agricultural TVET systems and stakeholder engagement.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a high‑impact, six‑year development project with a €30 million budget.
• Leadership role within an international development agency.
• Professional growth through collaboration with technical secondary schools and governmental partners.