TVET Strategy Review Adviser – Samoa

About the role

This short‑term advisory position supports the Pacific Australia Skills initiative by delivering a comprehensive, system‑wide diagnostic of Samoa’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector and shaping a whole‑of‑government TVET Policy and Strategy for 2026‑2030.

Key responsibilities

• Assess the current state and performance of Samoa’s TVET system.
• Diagnose systemic constraints and map the TVET ecosystem.
• Develop a whole‑of‑government governance and operating model for TVET.
• Strengthen links between skills development, qualifications, employment and economic growth.
• Enhance the national qualifications, quality‑assurance and skills‑recognition framework.
• Design a sustainable, outcome‑focused TVET financing and investment model.
• Build the national TVET evidence base and improve system capability.
• Produce the National TVET Policy and Strategy 2026‑2030 together with an implementation roadmap.

Required profile

• Relevant postgraduate qualification.
• At least 10 years of experience in TVET policy, strategy, system reform or education planning, preferably in the Pacific.
• Expertise in TVET governance, qualifications, quality assurance, labour markets, skills recognition, financing, institutional capacity and monitoring.
• Proven ability to translate evidence into practical priorities, measurable outcomes, costed plans and reform roadmaps.
• Strong consultation, facilitation and consensus‑building skills with government, providers, industry and development partners.
• Excellent analytical, writing and presentation abilities.
• Experience in Samoa or comparable Pacific contexts is highly desirable.
• Commitment to gender equality, disability and social inclusion, child protection and related safeguards.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence national TVET policy in a Pacific island nation.
• Collaboration with a leading international development firm.
• Professional exposure to high‑impact, government‑level reform work.