What are the required skills and knowledge?

Qualified TVET experts who wish to participate in the programme

are expected to demonstrate their commitment to the overall

educational objectives of UNESCO, their ability to work within

an international team, and their dedication to contribute to the

mission of UNESCO-UNEVOC. Interpersonal and communication

skills – written and verbal – and respect for diversity in cultural

backgrounds, are particularly important prerequisites for any

work carried out at the Centre.

The main working language at the Centre is English. An excellent

working knowledge of English is therefore indispensable. A good

knowledge of French or any of the other official UN languages

(Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) would be an asset. Since

much of the Centre’s work is performed on computers and

involves using the Internet, computer literacy is essential.

Terms and conditions

Participants might wish to seek sponsorship for their assignment

from public or private institutions, e.g. from a government, edu-

cational institution, or under a scholarship scheme from either

their home country or country of residence. Assistance would be

provided to those whose attachments are organized by the

UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre.

UNESCO-UNEVOC is an equal opportunity organization. The

Centre is interested in receiving participants from a variety of

cultural backgrounds and seeks to achieve an overall gender

balance. There is no discrimination on grounds of race, colour,

gender, religion, or national or social origin. Individuals with spe-

cial needs are eligible, subject to the availability of feasible

arrangements.

Unless otherwise agreed, the working hours and holidays of the

Centre’s local staff as well as other work-related rules and reg-

ulations apply to participants in the attachment programme. For

extended periods of assignments, arrangements for leave periods

can be made.

How to apply

Applicants are expected to submit:

>> A CV or resume;

>> A motivation letter indicating how the applicant and the

home institution expect to benefit from the attachment;

>> A project proposal including information about the

preferred timing of the attachment;

>> For attachments involving research: the project proposal

should include a short bibliography;

>> For attachments involving teaching or training: the project

proposal should include a summary syllabus;

>> A letter of endorsement from the national TVET institution

or a UNESCO-UNEVOC Centre in the applicant’s country;

>> A letter from the home institution confirming the

sabbatical or leave of absence.

The UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre prefers to receive

applications by e-mail with attached documents in “Portable

Document Format“ (PDF).

Applications received are subject to a peer review which involves

the Head of UNEVOC, the Head of UNEVOC Network, as well as

the responsible programme officer.

Contact:

Administrative Officer, apply@unevoc.unesco.orgUNESCO-

UNEVOC

UNESCO-UNEVOC

Attachments

Further information

UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training UN Campus Hermann-Ehlers-Str. 1053113 Bonn GermanyPhone: [+49] 228 815-0100Fax: [+49] 228 815-0199unevoc@unesco.orgwww.unesco.org/unevoc

>> Academics at the master’s or doctoral level who are

writing a dissertation with relevance to TVET.

Where does it happen?

UNESCO-UNEVOC attachments take place at the UNESCO-

UNEVOC International Centre in Bonn or at a UNEVOC Centre.

Depending on the nature of the individual project, attachments

may include stays at more than one UNEVOC Centre.

When to start an attachment and how long does it last?

A UNESCO-UNEVOC attachment can begin any time of the

year but the exact start date as well as the duration must be

agreed with the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre. The

minimum period for an attachment is one month; the maxi-

mum is six months. Applicants must make sure to negotiate

their leave of absence with their home institution.

Our vision

The UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre acts as part of the UnitedNations mandate to promote peace, justice, equity, poverty alleviation,and greater social cohesion. The Centre assists Member States developpolicies and practices concerning education for the world of work andskills development for employability and citizenship, to achieve: >> Access to TVET for all;>> High-quality, relevant and effective programmes; >> Learning opportunities throughout life.

The Centre contributes to increased opportunities for productive work,sustainable livelihoods, personal empowerment and socio-economic de-velopment, especially for youth, girls, women and the disadvantaged. Itsemphasis is on helping meet the needs of developing countries, countriesin transition and those in a post-conflict situation.

Our work

The UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre acts as a key component ofUNESCO’s international programme on technical and vocational educa-

tion and training. It also works to support UNESCO’s mandate for Educationfor All and Education for Sustainable Development. The Centre achieves thisthrough taking action to strengthen and upgrade the world-wide UNEVOCNetwork (Flagship Programme), with particular reference to: >> Stimulating international and regional cooperation concerning human

resource development; >> Promoting UNESCO normative instruments and standards; >> Promoting best and innovative practices in TVET; >> Knowledge sharing; >> Mobilizing expertise and resources; >> Strengthening partnerships with other relevant agencies.

Our ambition

For the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre to be recognized by UNESCO Member States, UNESCO Offices, United Nations agencies, and otherpartner organizations working in the field of skills development for employ-ability and citizenship, as a truly international, effective and relevant centreof excellence in achieving our mission.

UNESCO-UNEVOC Mission

UNESCO-UNEVOC attachments are one of the strategies the

UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre employs to realize its

goal of capacity building of TVET educators and strengthening

the UNEVOC Network. Therefore, attachments are ultimately

intended to help with the planning, implementation or evalua-

tion of UNEVOC Centres’ strategies and activities. These concern

issues such as quality assurance of TVET, accessibility of TVET, the

integration of TVET into concepts of lifelong learning, capacity

building of TVET institutions, the co-operation between UNEVOC

Centres and knowledge sharing.

The UNEVOC Network is a unique platform for the sharing of

knowledge and experiences regarding all aspects of TVET and

consists of specialized TVET institutions - the UNEVOC Centres -

in most UNESCO Member States. The Network is co-ordinated

by the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre.

What is the purpose of attachments?

The purpose of attachments is to provide opportunities for TVET

experts from UNEVOC Centres to contribute to the work of the

UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre and to the capacity of

the UNEVOC Network of TVET institutions. Their contribution

may be in the areas of analysis of national and regional TVET policies,

identification and selection of strategies to promote TVET, and imple-

mentation of TVET policies. The UNESCO-UNEVOC International

Centre’s role would be in mentoring the expert who, in turn, is

expected to contribute to capacity building in his or her home insti-

tution and their respective networks. Attachments are a part of

UNESCO-UNEVOC’s capacity-building strategy.

Who are attachments for?

UNESCO-UNEVOC attachments promote capacity building in the

UNEVOC Network. They are primarily available for TVET professionals

including TVET policy makers, managers, teachers and instructors at

UNEVOC Centres, human resources and training managers, as well as

academics associated with UNEVOC Centres. In addition, they are

offered to other professionals or academics in a discipline or faculty

which is relevant for TVET. Qualified TVET professionals would either

be:

>> Senior experts;

>> Officials or specialists from ministries or national TVET

authorities;

>> Young professionals preparing for leadership positions in

administration and/or TVET delivery in UNEVOC Centres;

>> Academics who are researchers or lecturers in TVET or who are

involved in teacher training;

UNESCO-UNEVOC Attachments