Voucher Systems Expert

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – KENYA

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About the Opportunity

DT Global is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Voucher Systems Experts for an upcoming project in Kenya. The project, Centre for Entrepreneurship (C4E), aims to create employment through self-employment, permanent employment, support for start-ups, and the promotion of youth-owned companies. The project will help transition youth into the labour market, reduce youth unemployment, and support business development services and growth facilities for self-employed individuals, entrepreneurs, and MSMEs.

About the Role

The Voucher Systems Expert will be responsible for designing and managing a voucher system that facilitates the issuance of vouchers to young people. These vouchers will support access to financing for skills development and other services identified during an in-depth screening, helping young people successfully enter into (self-) employment or start and grow (already established) businesses.

Key responsibilities:

Design the voucher system for sustainability Lead automation and implementation of the voucher program Process applications for voucher while ensuring there is no misuse. Monitor and report regularly on the utilization of the Vouchers Review and make recommendations for continuous improvement Advise on the voucher process (including ensuring proper forms are used, outlined procedures are followed, and target beneficiaries have a thorough understanding of the system). Work with the team including the MEL unit to integrate all monitoring activities into the vouchers intervention work plan, as well as ensure that the regular monitoring of markets is in place. Lead in the customization of the service providers’ system (platform, vendor applications and other software integrations). Conduct random monitoring of beneficiaries registered in the project MIS to ensure compliance with the registration and redemption procedures. Maintain proper databases of beneficiaries, transactions, and vendors. Support and monitor activities related to data collection related to the voucher intervention/scheme.

About You

Qualifications and Experience

Post-graduate academic degree (Masters, Diploma or PhD) in educational sciences or equivalent. Profound professional expertise with not less than 10 years’ professional experience in similar internationally funded projects and familiarity with requirements of voucher systems in TVET projects, ideally in transitional / developing countries Experience in designing and implementing TVET investment / TVET financing models (ideally previous experience with implementing voucher systems) Experience in accreditation of suitable teaching / training facilities (e.g. development of criteria, conducting the selection process, review and monitoring of services, etc.) Proven track record in developing countries (preferably East Africa).

HOW TO APPLY

To express interest, click the ‘Apply Now’ button below. Interested parties must submit:

Your CV A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 15th September 2024, at 5PM East Africa Time (EAT)

We thank all applicants for their interest. Kindly note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and the applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Any enquiries about this role may be sent to

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