Job Opportunities
Cadena has a strong reputation for being a reliable consulting company. On average we have 40-60 experts working in the field. While we are also part of the EU Framework Contract Lot 4 (Human Development and Safety Net) we are often looking for a wide variety of expertise for countries all over the world. These vacancies, as well as those for other tenders and projects are published below. If you are interested in one of the below job opportunities, you can send an email to jobs@cadena-idp.com, including the indicated reference number of the job opportunity and enclose your resume in the recommended CV format.
IMMEDIATE POSITIONS
Various Youth Engagement Experts
Ghana
Posted 1 month ago
For the Request for Specific Contract (RfSC) received under Framework Contract (FWC): SEA 2023 Lot 12 - Education, culture and youth we are looking for a variety of experts to implement the assignment "Support to Youth Sounding Board and youth participation in policy dialogue" in Ghana.
The different experts should cover the following fields of expertise:
- Managing EU funded projects: planning, reporting, M&E, C&V, finance and administration;
- Youth empowerment, participation, inclusion and networking;
- Assessment and capacity building of Civil Society Organizations, notably youth led organizations;
- Skills in communication and visibility strategies; experience in relations with the media and in maximising the use of social media;
- Event organisation (seminars, workshops, training sessions, etc.)
- Knowledge of the Ghanaian context and having previous working on youth participation and engagement issues in Ghana.
Job Features
| Job Category | Immediate |
| Location | Ghana - home based |
| Start date | September 2024 |
| End date | December 2027 |
| Deadline | 17 June 2024 |
FORECASTED POSITIONS
While our core business relates to improving TVET, we are always interested to expand our expert database with Technical Vocational Education & Training (TVET) Experts. We are looking for different types of expertise, with on average at least 7 years of work experience in the domain of TVET in developing or upcoming markets. Preferably, the TVET experts should have:
- A master's degree in (TVET) education, social sciences, development studies or relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
- Or other education level related to technical skills/ engineering topics and alike
- Extensive knowledge of the TVET sector should be evidenced by previous assignments.
- Excellent reporting (and presentation) skills are required.
- Professional English and / or French language skills, or both.
- Experience with labour market, vocational training, private sector actors and linkages with support programmes of other development partners.
- Strong analytical skills to analyze information and evaluate data to inform decision making.
- Lead activities to build the capacity of technical and vocational education and training institutions in developing market-relevant training courses;
- Skills gaps analysis between labour market demand and skills training
- Design and develop CBET curricula, training materials, and instruction methodologies to advance employability;
- Collaborate with existing training institutions to improve the capacity for the delivery of quality vocational education and training
Job Features
| Job Category | forcasted |
For our current project portfolio we are always looking for primary and secondary education experts to expand our database and network. Most often we are looking for Secondary Education Experts, with at least 7 years of work experience in the domain of Secondary Education improvement in developing or upcoming markets. More specifically, the experts should have:
- A master’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies or relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
- Vast knowledge of the Primary and Secondary Education sector, evidenced by previous assignments.
- Knowledge of different subjects such as science, mathematics, languages, ICT in Education, STEM etc.
- Previous experience in formulation of Education programmes or development of curricula, teacher training and alike
- Excellent reporting (and presentation) skills.
- Excellent English or French language skills, or both.
Job Features
| Job Category | forcasted |
| Duration Days | Unknown |
| Estimated To Start | Unknown |
| Application Deadline | Unknown |
For many of our assignments and projects, we are always looking for General Education Experts to expand our network and expert database.
Experts should have;
- at least 7 years of work experience in the education sector in developing or upcoming markets
- master's degree in education, social sciences, development studies, relevant field or equivalent professional experience
- excellent reporting (and presentation) skills
- professional English or French language skills.
Job Features
| Job Category | forcasted |
| Duration Days | Unknown |
| Estimated To Start | Unknown |
| Application Deadline | Unknown |
CLOSED OPPORTUNITIES
Expert Cat. II - Recherche et Innovation
Maroc
Posted 1 month ago
Pour le Contrat-cadre SEA 2023 (l’UE) - Lot 12, Cadena cherche immédiatement des experts pour la mission suivante : « Contrat de suivi de l'appui budgétaire ESRIM »
L’objectif général (impact) de l’action est de contribuer à la promotion et la durabilité des opportunités académiques et professionnelles pour les étudiants, diplômés, doctorants et chercheurs de l’écosystème « enseignement supérieur-recherche-développement-innovation ».
Les objectifs spécifiques (effets) de cette action sont :
- La gouvernance du secteur ESRI (l’Enseignement supérieure, la Recherche Scientifique et de L’Innovation) est renforcée à travers l'autonomie de la gestion administrative et financière
- La mise en œuvre de la réforme pédagogique globale et intégrée est accompagnée
- L'écosystème de la recherche et de ľ innovation est performant et internationalisé
- Les diplômés et étudiants en cours et en fin de parcours trouvent des opportunités professionnelles élargies dans deux secteurs innovants
Job Features
| Job Category | Expired |
Expert Cat II enseignement supérieur
Maroc
Posted 1 month ago
Pour le Contrat-cadre SEA 2023 (l’UE) - Lot 12, Cadena cherche immédiatement des experts pour la mission suivante : « Contrat de suivi de l'appui budgétaire ESRIM »
L’objectif général (impact) de l’action est de contribuer à la promotion et la durabilité des opportunités académiques et professionnelles pour les étudiants, diplômés, doctorants et chercheurs de l’écosystème « enseignement supérieur-recherche-développement-innovation ».
Les objectifs spécifiques (effets) de cette action sont :
- La gouvernance du secteur ESRI (l’Enseignement supérieure, la Recherche Scientifique et de L’Innovation) est renforcée à travers l'autonomie de la gestion administrative et financière
- La mise en œuvre de la réforme pédagogique globale et intégrée est accompagnée
- L'écosystème de la recherche et de ľ innovation est performant et internationalisé
- Les diplômés et étudiants en cours et en fin de parcours trouvent des opportunités professionnelles élargies dans deux secteurs innovants
Job Features
| Job Category | Expired |
Expert Cat. II - appui budgétaire / finance publique
Maroc
Posted 1 month ago
Pour le Contrat-cadre SEA 2023 (l’UE) - Lot 12, Cadena cherche immédiatement des experts pour la mission suivante : « Contrat de suivi de l'appui budgétaire ESRIM »
L’objectif général (impact) de l’action est de contribuer à la promotion et la durabilité des opportunités académiques et professionnelles pour les étudiants, diplômés, doctorants et chercheurs de l’écosystème « enseignement supérieur-recherche-développement-innovation ».
Les objectifs spécifiques (effets) de cette action sont :
- La gouvernance du secteur ESRI (l’Enseignement supérieure, la Recherche Scientifique et de L’Innovation) est renforcée à travers l'autonomie de la gestion administrative et financière
- La mise en œuvre de la réforme pédagogique globale et intégrée est accompagnée
- L'écosystème de la recherche et de ľ innovation est performant et internationalisé
- Les diplômés et étudiants en cours et en fin de parcours trouvent des opportunités professionnelles élargies dans deux secteurs innovants
Job Features
| Job Category | Expired |
Cote d'Ivoire
Posted 2 months ago
Pour le Contrat-cadre SEA 2023 (l’UE) - Lot 12, Cadena recherche immédiatement des experts pour la mission suivante : « Appui à la promotion du programme Erasmus+ en Côte d'Ivoire »
Objectif général : Contribuer à augmenter le nombre de bénéficiaires Ivoiriens (individus et institutions) du programme Erasmus+ dans toutes ses composantes.
Objectif(s) spécifique(s) : Renforcer la visibilité et la connaissance du programme Erasmus+ en Côte d'Ivoire dans toutes ses composantes auprès du public cible, dans les Institutions publiques d'enseignement supérieur et les établissements de formation professionnelle, en coordination avec les Etats membres de l'UE et le point focal national Erasmus+.
Les exigences minimales couvertes par l’ensemble de l’équipe d’experts sont détaillées ci-dessous :
- expert.e principal.e 1 chef.fe d’équipe (avec une expérience professionnelle dans un secteur pertinent à ce lot d’au moins 12 ans)
- expert.e principal.e 2 (avec une expérience professionnelle dans un secteur pertinent à ce lot d’au moins 3 ans)
- Diplôme d’études supérieures de niveau BAC + 3 ou équivalent dans un domaine pertinent, ou en son absence cinq ans d’expérience professionnelle équivalente.
- Qualifications supplémentaires en lien avec la mobilité universitaire – ou de manière plus générale avec les établissements d’enseignement supérieur – internationale souhaitée.
- Compétences en matière de politiques d’éducation et de développement de l’UE.
- Facilité de communication, excellente capacité de rédaction et de synthèse.
- Un des membres de l'équipe doit avoir une expérience d'un minimum de 12 ans dans le domaine de l'enseignement supérieur et/ou de la formation professionnelle ou dans d'autres domaines pertinents avec la prestation demandée, en Europe et/ou en Afrique.
- Un des membres de l'équipe doit avoir une expérience requise d'un minimum de 3 ans dans le domaine de la formation professionnelle ou dans d'autres domaines pertinents avec la prestation demandée, en Europe et/ou en Afrique.
- Excellente pratique du français à l'oral et à l'écrit.
- Expérience requise d’au moins 3 ans dans la promotion du programme Erasmus+
Job Features
| Job Category | Expired |
Cat III expert
Eritrea
Posted 2 months ago
For the Lot 12 EU Framework Contract, Cadena is immediately looking for an Eritrean expert (Cat. III) for the following mission: "Support to the tertiary Education sector in Eritrea - selection of on-line courses"
The assignment aims at creating the basis for increasing knowledge of the youth in Eritrea in specific sectors; the increased knowledge will also enhance the job opportunities for the youth. The project shall identify European Union University/ies which hold on-line courses covering the specific priority sectors which will be identified by the potential beneficiaries.
The expert profile that is sought is described below:
Profile Expert – Cat. III – Local / Eritrea
Education: Bachelor degree in area related to the assignment
General professional experience:
- 3 years of experience in Higher Education/ Technical Education
- Experience in the delivery and/ or identification of online training courses would be an asset
- 3 years of experience in labour market analysis, and/ or identification of sectors for increased job opportunities for youth
- Good knowledge of education, economic and employment dynamics in Eritrea
- Strong interpersonal communications and writing skills.
- English: Level C1.
Job Features
| Job Category | Expired |
Cat II expert
Africa
Posted 4 months ago
For the Lot 12 EU Framework Contract, Cadena is immediately looking for experts for the following mission: “Assessment of PROCULTURA and identification / formulation of a follow-up project”
The global objective of this assignment is to support the EU Delegation to Mozambique in designing a programme to promote employment and create income generating opportunities in the cultural and creative industries in the PALOP-TL countries, taking into account the lessons learnt of PROCULTURA.
The specific objectives of this assignment are:
- Conduct an assessment of the PROCULTURA project (11th EDF)
- Identification and formulation of a follow-up programme to promote employment in the cultural and creative industries in the PALOP-TL countries.
- II (>6 years experience)
- University degree or Master's degree in social sciences or similar field or equivalent professional experience.
- Excellent drafting skills, good communication skills, adaptability and social awareness;
- Ability to synthesise, analyse, collect and evaluate data.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the cultural sector in development cooperation
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: design, financing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of culture projects and programmes.
- Previous experience in EU project management would be an asset;
- Knowledge and experience of EU international development cooperation procedures.
- Experience in organising consultations/surveys.
- English written and oral level B2 minimum. Portuguese written and oral level B2 minimum.
- Good knowledge of the culture sector and system in several PALOP-TL countries.
- At least 3 years of work experience in the culture sector in the PALOP-TL countries.
- Good knowledge and experience of EU international development cooperation procedures (evaluation, identification and formulation).
Job Features
| Job Category | Expired |
Cat 1: Team Leader and Culture Specialist
Africa
Posted 4 months ago
For the Lot 12 EU Framework Contract, Cadena is immediately looking for experts for the following mission: “Assessment of PROCULTURA and identification / formulation of a follow-up project”
The global objective of this assignment is to support the EU Delegation to Mozambique in designing a programme to promote employment and create income generating opportunities in the cultural and creative industries in the PALOP-TL countries, taking into account the lessons learnt of PROCULTURA.
The specific objectives of this assignment are:
- Conduct an assessment of the PROCULTURA project (11th EDF)
- Identification and formulation of a follow-up programme to promote employment in the cultural and creative industries in the PALOP-TL countries.
- Expert Category: Cat. I (>12 years experience)
- University degree or Master's degree in cultural planning and management, or in the field of social sciences or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum 12 years of professional experience in development cooperation in general, of which at least 3 years in the cultural sector
- Experience in developing and/or designing and/or implementing development programmes in the sector of culture in at least 3 countries.
- Experience in two or more of the following areas: the design, financing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of culture projects and programmes.
- Good understanding of the European Union and its policies of culture in external action is an asset;
- Working experience in European programmes for cultural cooperation is an advantage;
- Good knowledge of EU aid modalities and procedures
- English written and oral level B2 minimum.
- Portuguese written and oral level B2 minimum.
- Additional information: The Team Leader will have the responsibility of writing the Report and accompanying documents, and will lead all the contacts and cooperation with the EU Delegation.
- Good knowledge of the culture sector and system in several PALOP-TL countries.
- At least 3 years of work experience in the culture sector in the PALOP-TL countries.
- Good knowledge and experience of EU international development cooperation procedures (evaluation, identification and formulation).
Job Features
| Job Category | Expired |
For the Lot 4 EU Framework Contract, Cadena is immediately looking for a Team Leader for the following mission: “Technical Assistance to identify European on-line courses for Eritrean students”
The main objective of this mission is to increase knowledge of the youth in Eritrea in priority sectors.
The Team Leader will liaise with the local counterparts and EUDEL to Eritrea. He/she will be in charge of reporting to the EUDEL to Eritrea. Required qualifications and skills are:
- University master's degree (MSc) relevant to the assignment (Political sciences, development cooperation) related field or equivalent experience.
- Excellent social interaction and communication skills
- Good analytical and report-writing skills
- At least 12 years of professional experience in working in the field of development and/or project and programme management.
- At least 10 years' professional experience working in the education sector, particularly with Universities and technical schools
- Experience in coordinating/negotiating and communicating with EU Delegation(s), and International and local stakeholders.
- Familiarity with online courses organised by Universities and technical schools
- Prior experience with EC programmes
- Previous experience in contract management both with EU and UN funded programmes
- Experience in Eritrea and/or in the region is an asset.
- Experience in working in a post conflict or protracted conflict context is an asset
- Language skills: Written and oral fluency in English language is essential, while knowledge of local language is an added advantage
Job Features
| Job Category | Expired |
Evaluator / Cat II Expert
South Sudan
Posted 8 months ago
For the Lot 4 EU Framework Contract, Cadena is immediately looking for evaluators for the following mission: “Endline Evaluation Girls’ Education South Sudan (GESS) Program“
The main objectives of this evaluation are to provide the European Union, the interested stakeholders and other audience with:
- An overall independent assessment of the performance of the GESS II to be evaluated, paying particular attention to its different levels of results measured against its expected objectives; and the reasons underpinning such results
- Key lessons learned, conclusions and related recommendations in order to inform future interventions.
- At least a Master Degree Academic level in in education, social/behavioral sciences or related fields, or, in its absence, equivalent professional experience of 7 years.
- Full working knowledge of English, excellent report writing skills and solid experience in field assessment and participatory consultations.
- Knowledge of the Project Cycle Management.
- Computer literacy and proficiency in IT applications relevant to the assignment.
- At least 6 years' experience in working with government and CSO in Education sector in developing countries.
- At least 2 experiences formulating, implementing or evaluating education programmes.
- Relevant experience in LDC country, or in East Africa, is an advantage.
- At least eight evaluations conducted of minimum 20 days each.
- At least one mission in a difficult environments and experience in working in post war/conflict reconstruction context.
- At least 3 missions (evaluation, identification, formulation, implementation) on programmes focussing on gender equality.
- Published papers on education research will be an asset.
- Place of origine of the experts (2 weeks in inception phase, 2 weeks in Desk activities, 2 weeks for synthesis phase,)
- South Sudan (4 weeks for the Field activities in the Greater Equatoria, Upper Nile and Bahr el Ghazal Regions, and 2 days for 2 workshops workshops dissemination in Juba)
Job Features
| Job Category | Expired |
For the Lot 4 EU Framework Contract, Cadena is immediately looking for experts for the following mission: “Scoping Study, Identification and Formulation - Social Protection Programme (Bilateral) - AAP 2024 “
The specific objectives for the assignment include:
- To contribute to improved understanding of opportunities and gaps in the provision of donor support to vulnerable Jordanians in the social protection sector, as well as identify possible areas for closer alignment between national and refugee-response social protection programmes;
- To reflect on the EU’s ongoing and recently ended programmes in the sector, and identify synergies and complementarities with interventions by other EU Member States, International Donors, UN agencies, civil society initiatives, etc.
- To identify areas to further strengthen Jordan’s social protection systems (spanning social insurance, social assistance, social services, and active labour market policies), under the umbrella of Jordan’s National Social Protection Strategy, with a particular focus on women and girls.
- To outline opportunities for EU added-value in terms of strengthening Jordan’s social protection system and improved access to quality, gender-responsive and rights-based social services.
The minimum requirements covered by the team of experts as a whole are detailed below:
- University degree (minimum master's degree for team leader) in a subject relevant to the assignment (e.g. economics, social sciences, development studies etc.)
- Minimum 6 years relevant general professional experience for all team members.
- Proven experience in design and/or implementation of social protection programmes.
- Proven knowledge of EU financial procedures and EU project cycle management.
- Proven experience in the design and/or implementation of EU budget support programmes.
- Proven experience with mapping or scoping exercises, as well as stakeholder consultations.
- Experience in Jordan or the MENA region is a strong asset.
- Experience in designing gender-responsive or gender-targeted programmes is a strong asset.
- Experience of social protection in refugee contexts is a strong asset.
- Experience in designing or implementing programmes that target vulnerable groups or inequality is a plus.
- Experience in working with CSOs in the social protection sector is a plus.
- Team Leader should have prior experience leading a team in a scoping/identification/ formulation of EU-funded projects.
- Ability to draft well-written reports, rapidly and concisely is essential.
- Language skills of the team: At least one member of the team should be fully fluent in Arabic (verbal and written).
Job Features
| Job Category | Expired |