The British Council is inviting suitably qualified international consultants to submit their proposals for the role of the Team Leader of the Zantchito Technical Assistance (TA) project in Malawi.

The Consultant will lead on the TVET Technical Assistance component under the EU-funded Zantchito – Skills for Jobs project in Malawi.

The successful applicant will have significant experience in TVET reform – governance, policy, practice and on-the-ground experience of leading TVET project delivery, stimulating improvement in governance mechanisms, sector-wide and multi-level co-ordination, motivating TVET institutions - industry collaboration, ideally, in Malawi or similar contexts. 

The Consultant will be accountable for the delivery of the Project’s technical outputs and results to the satisfaction of the British Council and the European Union.  

The International consultant will be based in Malawi for the duration of the project, with associated country travel.

The expected start date is 1 June 2023. Approximately 800 working days will be delivered over a period of approximately 48 months, through to November/December 2026.

The deadline for submission of proposals by potential suppliers is 15 May.

You may wish to check for more information the Request for Proposal in the Downloads section below.

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