The Government of Uzbekistan, in collaboration with KfW Development Bank on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), has finalized the signing of loan and grant agreements to enhance the country's technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system. The agreements provide EUR 40 million in loan funding and EUR 2 million in grants, with the aim of modernizing Uzbekistan’s vocational training infrastructure and improving the quality of education to better meet the demands of a rapidly evolving labor market.

The project Support for Vocational Training in Uzbekistan (TVET II), is part of Uzbekistan’s broader strategy to strengthen its human capital and ensure youth are equipped with the skills necessary for success in today’s globalized economy.

The TVET II project will be delivered through two primary components:

Investment Component: This component will focus on upgrading the infrastructure of vocational training facilities across Uzbekistan. It will include the renovation of existing buildings and the provision of modern training equipment tailored to the demands of the labor market.

Advisory Component: The advisory component will support the development and implementation of labor market-oriented professional profiles, training standards, and curricula. The initiative will encourage closer collaboration between TVET institutions and both public and private sector employers. Teacher training, with a focus on new technologies and equipment, will be an essential aspect of this component. The project will also establish and enhance Centers of Excellence, promoting best practices in vocational training. Furthermore, the project aims to reform and establish robust job placement services, ensuring better employment outcomes for graduates. As part of the advisory component, the project will foster collaboration with leading German and EU-TVET institutions through a twinning arrangement.

PEM Consult welcomes international and local expert applications for the following profiles:

• Architecture/Civil Engineering:Infrastructure design and construction supervision, Design and Construction of TVET facilities,
• TVET: Public Administration and Management of TVET Facilities, Capacity Building of TVET institutions incl. Centres of Excellence, Curricula development, TVET Equipment specifications etc.
• Environment, Health and Safety (ESHS / OHS)

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