Deputy Head of Section – Development of National Occupational Standards

Job description / Role

One of our customers in the Sultanate of Oman is looking for suitable candidates for the "Deputy Head of Section – Development of National Occupational Standards (NOS)" position. This position is only for Omani nationals. Main purpose of the Job is to assist the Head of Section to:
• Regulate the performance of skills bodies responsible for the development of Occupational Standards
• Ensure that the development of Occupational Standards complies with the regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain high-quality systems and processes for the development of Occupational Standards
• Manage any delegated budgets in accordance with governmental requirements

Key responsibilities include:
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the programme of work of the department at all times
• Provide updates on the work of the department at regular intervals, as agreed with the HoS – Development of NOS
• Initiate and manage relationships with skills bodies, senior employers and government stakeholders to maintain support
for the skills system
• Contribute to strategy and policy decisions for the development of Occupational Standards
• Represent the organisation at senior levels with regard to the development of Occupational Standards
• Assist the HoS – Development of NOS to manage the performance of skills bodies in the development of high-quality, fit-
for-purpose Occupational Standards and manage any remedial and/or punitive measures for consistent under-
performance
• Assist the HoS – Development of NOS to lead the development and maintenance of a development framework for
Occupational Standards
• Implement strategy and policy decisions for the development of Occupational Standards
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a high-quality, fit-for-purpose regulatory framework for the development of
Occupational Standards
• Provide support and guidance on all aspects of Occupational Standards development to external and internal colleagues
• Produce and circulate reports and statistics as directed by the HoS – Development of NOS
• Contribute to the communications strategy and promote the use of Occupational Standards to external stakeholders
• Monitor staff performance and development on behalf of the HoS – Development of NOS as and when directed to
• Support professional development and talent planning across the team
• Develop, manage and report on any delegated budgets as directed by the HoS – Development of NOS
• Work on other projects as agreed with the HoS – Development of NOS and/or the Director OSC from time to time

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills required are as follows:

• Working knowledge of the Omani and International skills agenda, changing skills landscape, statutory requirements
underpinning Occupational Standards development and delivery
• Analytical and strategic thinking and skills combined with practical delivery expertise.
• Extensive planning and delivery experience
• Excellent strategic and analytical skills
• Fluent In English ( Writing , Reading And Speaking )
• The ability to combine long-term planning and short-term reactive working
• Experience of establishing and maintaining networks across the whole sector
• Excellent writing and proof-reading skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent organisational skills and an ability to prioritize workload to tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• A good understanding of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) landscape, both in Oman and
internationally and the challenges of developing and maintaining the Omani system
• Working knowledge of framework design and structure
• Ability to pay close attention to detail with an organised methodical approach
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in order to meet deadlines
• Computer literate (experienced in Microsoft packages)
• Excellent communication skills at all levels

Qualifications
• Minimum Bachelors Degree in ( Education , Engineering , Economics )
• Management and leadership
• Relevant Professional Certifications
• Member of a relevant international professional body

Working Conditions
• Head office based
• Occasional/regular travel required
• Occasional requirement for working outside of contractual hours

About the Company

Globnet is a respected privately owned management consultancy that has been operating in Oman for several years and has built a strong network of contacts in the country at various levels in the public services sector.