Assignment Objectives:

The primary objective of the position is to support the HITT programme with the coordination, execution and monitoring of activities that are planned under the Implementation of hospitality related activities of HITT programme.
In particular, the junior consultant will focus on the following general areas of activity:

• Support the implementation of 390 hrs course for Assistant cook, Waiter and Room Attendant with EFS model;
• Support the implementation of Service Excellence and Hygiene training with Fast Food Association of Nepal (Fast Fan); and
• Support in communication with partners and other stakeholders with whom the programme is collaborating for implementing trainings for hospitality occupations

The junior consultant will be positioned under the HITT Programme Coordinator and will work in close collaboration with our partner organisations Fast Food Association of Nepal (Fast Fan) and Employment Fund Secretariat (EFS) as well as well as other stakeholders.

Detailed Description of Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Support the implementation of 390 hrs course for Assistant cook, Waiter and Room Attendant with EFS model

• Support to coordinate organisation of training of trainers (ToT);
• Support in preparation of TNA (training need analysis) of the beneficiaries of the above mentioned hospitality occupations;
• Support the registration of beneficiaries for different training programmes;
• Enter data into the HITT database including trainee registration, post-training evaluation, trainee follow up and employer survey forms;
• Support in drafting meeting minutes for circulation to all program partners and stakeholders; and
• Provide inputs of activity reports (narrative) following the HITT report format and timeframe;

2. Support the implementation of Service Excellence and Hygiene training with Fast Food Association of Nepal (Fast-Fan)

• Support in coordination and communication with partners (member restaurants of Fast-fan) and consultants;
• Provide technical inputs throughout development of curricula and training materials for this model;
• Support consultant on conducting training;
• Data entry into the HITT database including trainee registration, post-training evaluation, trainee follow up and employer survey forms;
• Assist in drafting meeting minutes for circulation to all program partners and stakeholders;
• Provide inputs of activity reports (narrative) following the HITT report format and timeframe;
• Provide effective support to the selection process of appropriate consultants for training curriculum/manual development;
• Assist in recruitment of appropriate service providers for training delivery as well as training participants; and
• Support to coordinate training of trainers (ToT), as well as training of managers (internships).

3. Support in maintaining interpersonal relationship with partners and other stakeholders

• Support in developing and maintaining interpersonal relationship with key private sector representatives (associations and individuals) and advocate for their advice, input and support to the HITT programme; and
• Support the coordination and communication with partners, consultants and stakeholders and

4. In addition to these key tasks, the junior consultant may become responsible for additional tasks such as the follows:

• Plan, develop and deliver HITT internal and external communications, including the HITT Nepal website;
• Support the organisation of a launching event around the formation of the Steering Committee; and
• Actively participate in the planning, collection and analysis of data required by the programme.

Time Frame:
The selected candidate is expected to commence the assignment 10 December 2012 and will be working with the programme until 31 March 2013.

Remuneration Package:
The expert shall be remunerated per day worked in the HITT programme activities as per SNV salary scales. The honoraria shall be paid at the end of each month.

Female candidates and candidates from marginalised and minority groups are encouraged to apply and are given special preference.Interested candidates are requested to visit: www.hitt-initiaitve.org to review the Terms of Reference before applying.

Your application should include a motivation letter and CV. Applications needs to be received in electronic copy latest by 30 November 2012 at [email protected] stating the vacancy code2012-26 in the subject line.