• Develop a high-impact AI workforce through education, training, and skill development programs.
• Align training programs with emerging market needs, global AI trends, and local socio-economic priorities
• Lead the development and validation of AI micro-credentials, and modular training content in collaboration with academia and industry.
• Ensure quality standards and relevance of training content.
• Establish partnerships with universities, vocational institutes, online platforms, and training providers to deliver nationwide skilling programs.
• Ensure outreach to underrepresented groups, including women, rural youth, and persons with disabilities.
• Develop KPIs for training coverage, employability outcomes, and diversity/inclusion metrics.
• Promote AI skills in sectors like health, agriculture, governance, and education.
• Represent the HRD component in inter-ministerial working groups, international delegations, and forums
Qualification:- Master’s degree (16 years of education or higher) in Education, Human Resource Development, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Computer Science, ICT, or a related field from an HEC-recognized university.
Preference will be given to candidates with:
Specialization or certifications in Workforce Development, TVET, Digital Skills Training, or Human Capital Strategy.
Professional training in project management, curriculum design, or education technology (EdTech) is a plus.
Experience:- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial role in the areas of skills development, HRD, digital literacy programs, or capacity building, especially in the public sector or development projects.
Demonstrated experience in:
Designing and managing large scale digital skills programs, certification initiatives, or national training frameworks (especially in AI, data science, or IT).
Collaborating with academic institutions, technical training providers, industry stakeholders, and international development partners to develop curricula and training modules.
Promoting inclusive and gender-sensitive skill development initiatives, especially for underserved or remote communities.
Establishing partnerships with EdTech platforms, MOOC providers (like Coursera, edX), and other international certification bodies.
Managing performance indicators, monitoring training outcomes, and ensuring alignment with national digital economy and AI strategies.
Familiarity with youth employment programs, reskilling/upskilling trends, and future of work initiatives.
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