TRAINING PROGRAMMES SPECIALIST – FORMAL APPRENTICESHIP

OVERVIEW

The Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TEVETA) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Training Programmes Specialist – Formal Apprenticeship, based in Mzuzu.

The successful candidate will facilitate, promote, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of formal apprenticeship programmes in the region, working with TEVET provider institutions and industry partners to support effective training delivery and trainee progression.

JOB TYPE: Full Time

Date Posted: Wednesday, 21st October 2026

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 28th October 2026

Reports to: Senior Training Programmes Specialist

POSITION: TRAINING PROGRAMMES SPECIALIST – FORMAL APPRENTICESHIP

JOB SUMMARY

The Training Programmes Specialist will coordinate formal apprenticeship activities, support training delivery, manage apprenticeship information, facilitate assessments and certification, and monitor programme implementation across TEVET provider institutions and industry.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Annual Plans, Budgets and Reporting

• Compile and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual work plans and activity reports to support performance reviews.
• Participate in preparing and implementing budgets and work plans for formal apprenticeship programmes.
• Report on the progress of formal apprenticeship interventions across TEVET provider institutions and industry.

2. Training Programme Delivery and Coordination

• Conduct pre-inspections and surveillance of unregistered TEVET providers.
• Collect, capture, maintain, and update apprenticeship databases covering TEVET provider institutions and industry.
• Coordinate awareness programmes and career guidance sessions to promote formal apprenticeship programmes.
• Facilitate timely disbursement of training subsidies and fees to TEVET provider institutions.
• Coordinate external verification of assessments at TEVET provider institutions and industry to support timely certification and completion of training.
• Facilitate the progression of trainees from informal to formal apprenticeship programmes.
• Support the implementation of bursary schemes and scholarship programmes.
• Facilitate capacity-building initiatives for instructors from TEVET provider institutions and supervisors from industry.
• Conduct capacity-gap analyses to identify institutional needs for tools and equipment refurbishment.
• Facilitate the procurement of external Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) delivery services.

3. Monitoring and Evaluation

• Monitor programme delivery and inspect training activities at TEVET provider institutions and industry.
• Monitor the implementation of project-based interventions in training institutions and industry.
• Track programme progress and prepare reports to support effective implementation and performance assessment.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate should have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Technical Education, Education (Humanities or Sciences), Social Sciences, or another related field from a recognised university.
• At least three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and statistical packages.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS

The candidate should demonstrate:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Strong planning, coordination, reporting, and organisational skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage programme information accurately.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply through the official TEVETA recruitment website.

APPLICATION LINK: https://www.tevetamw.com/jobs/training-programmes-specialist-formal-apprenticeship-north

Closing Date: Wednesday, 28th October 2026

Applicants are encouraged to review the official advert for complete application instructions and any additional requirements.