Opportunities

 PINZ recently won the TA-8299 MON: Skills for Employment ADB project in Mongolia. The project will seek to improve the overall TVET sector in Mongolia. It aims to develop and upgrade the curricula and trianing materials, improve teacher training and upgrade equipment and facilities of TVET providers. 

We are currently looking for a TVET Equipment Specialist to join the project team in Mongolia in May 2013. 

Duties will include:

• Assessment and identification of upgrades of equipment, machines, tools and facilities of TVET providers in Mongolia. 
• Consultation with employers and industry to develop standards and technical specifications for TVET equipment and facilities. 
• Consultation with employers and industry to develop training, curriculum and occupational safety for using TVET equipment
• Assist with costing, recommend procurement packages and recommend appropriate installation and maintenence of TVET training equipment

You must have:

• A university degree in engineering, mechanics, technology or other relevant disciplines
• 7 years experience in handling and/or procuring equipment, tools and machines
• Be available in May 2013 for a three-month deployment

If you are interested please send your submission to Doyet Sevilla (doyet@pinz.co.nz) with a cover letter and an updated CV. 

Submissions close 26th April. 

We are currently preparing an Expression of Interest for the ADB funded TA 8334 PHI – Improving Competitiveness in Tourism in the Philippines.

The project will be implemented over 40 months and is expected to commence mid July 2013. The TA will contribute to the development and overhaul of the tourism industry in the Philippines, improving competitiveness through interventions to support a regulatory review, raise service standards, and develop skills, thereby improving the overall economy.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest from interested National and International Consultants for the following roles:

International Roles:

1. Team Leader and International Skills Development Expert (30 person months)

2. International Expert on Quality Assurance Accreditation Systems(10 person months)

3. International Assessor Trainer (6 person months)

4. International Labor Market and Skills Forecaster (6 person months)

5. International Tourism Curriculum Development Expert (4 person months)

6. International Grants Manager (15 person months)

7. International Finance Expert ( 18 person months)

8. International Regulatory Expert ( 15 person months)

National Roles: (Philippines Citizens only)

1. National Project Coordinator (35 person months)

2. National Finance Expert ( 35 person months)

3. National Communications and Media Relations Expert (6 person months)

4. National Regulatory Expert (15 person months)

5. National Skills Development Expert (12 person months)

6. National Legal Advisor (4 person months)

7. 4 National Facilitator and Monitors, to work in four separate locations: Cebu, Palawan, Davao and one other city (35 person months for each of the roles).

Please find Terms of Reference attached. Candidates with skills and experience matching the specific ToRs (including years in professional experience, as indicated for each role), are invited to send the following information to PINZ:

1. Indicate which of the role / roles you would like to be considered for.

2. Provide a Cover Letter highlighting the relevance of your skills and experience to the specific role and project.

3. Updated CV, tailored for the role you are being considered for (preferably in ADB format).

If you would like to be considered for any of the roles please send your application to Doyet Sevilla at doyet@pinz.co.nz.

Applications close 19 April 2013.

Saudi Electric Services Polytechnic (SESP)

We are searching for qualified and experienced ESL trainers to join a new and exciting polytechnic in Saudi Arabia. Ideally candidates will have spent some time working in the Middle East and must have at least five years overall experience teaching ESL (and preferably math or physics). Due to cultural sensitivities, we are looking for male teachers and preferably on an unaccompanied status.

For details on the qualities, experience and qualifications required for the role, please download and view the job advertisement below. The other two documents have information about the living and working conditions in Saudi Arabia.

Please click on the documents below to download and view them: 

       SESP ESL Trainer Advertisement

       SESP: Background Information

       SESP: Photos  

Note: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Initial enquiries and all subsequent completed applications should be sent direct to Mi-Ann Carasig Mi-AnnC@pinz.co.nz Executive Assistant, PINZ Middle East. Note that incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Based in Saudi Arabia starting mid-2013

PINZ is seeking applications from qualified Technical Instructors with strong electrical supply sector experience that includes current hands on industry experience, along with recent experience in tertiary training of electric supply industry workers. Up to 24 or so instructors are required, and will start work in July/Aug 2013 with classes beginning September 2013. Due to cultural sensitivities, we are looking for male teachers and preferably on an unaccompanied status.

For details on the qualities, experience and qualifications required for the role, please download and view the attached job advertisement and job description. The other two files contain information on life and work conditions in the Jazan region. The overall package is valued at around SAR339,000.

Please click on the below documents to download and view them:

              SESP Technical Instructor Advertisement

              SESP Technical Instructor Job Description

              Background Info SESP

              SESP Photos

Note: Applications will be accepted until the 20+ positions are filled.

Initial enquiries and all subsequent completed applications should be sent direct to Ms. Joanne Lorimer joannel@pinz.co.nz International Programme Administrator at PINZ Wellington office. Note that incomplete applications will not be considered.