Labor market expert Pakistan

Chemonics seeks a labor market expert for the ongoing USAID-funded Firms project in Pakistan, which will implement a workforce development program in three targeted locations of Karachi: Sultanabad, Lyrai, and Korangi. The project will conduct a quantitative and qualitative study to determine the sectors facing labor shortages and factors restraining the acquisition of vocational skills. The labor market expert will perform a demand-side analysis of the labor export market by identifying job opportunities available for semi-skilled and skilled laborers in the Middle East. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include: ​

• Read reports by the Ministry of Oversees Pakistanis related to the labor market in the Middle East and other countries and any other relevant studies
  
• Identify the countries, particularly of the Middle East, that have the potential to provide job opportunities to semi-skilled and skilled Pakistani youth, and analyze their economic growth
  
• Investigate the emerging employment opportunities in these countries for women and the skills required for these opportunities
  
• Identify promising vocational trades expected to be in high demand in the near future
  
• Determine knowledge, skills and experience requirements of identified jobs to help guide potential future USAID youth workforce development interventions
  
• Conduct focus group discussions with the Ministry of Overseas Employment, recruitment agencies, and Pakistani companies
  
• Interact with vocational training experts to share data and information
  
• Contribute to project deliverables addressing job opportunities available for the semi-skilled and skilled labor force in the Middle East and other regions in view of economic growth trends

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; an advanced degree in business administration, development economics, or social sciences preferred
  
• Minimum seven years of progressive professional experience related to labor​ markets, job placement, international labor recruitment, or a similar field
  
• Understanding of international labor markets
  
• Experience conducting similar studies or research preferred
  
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• English fluency required

Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to ​​​WorkforceDevelopmentKarachi@chemonics.com by August 8, 2012. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

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