Rehabilitation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Somalia
Comprehensive TVET system rehabilitation and capacity building
Comprehensive TVET rehabilitation project implemented through GIZ partnership to systematically restore and modernize Somalia's technical and vocational education infrastructure, ensuring coherence and complementarity across local, regional, and national levels while aligning with national TVET strategies, designing teacher training modules integrating green priority sectors including agriculture and construction with energy transition skills, advancing equal partnerships with local institutions and private sector actors, and developing capacity-building programmes for NQF Level 5 and 6 qualifications that contribute to Global Gateway sustainable and green solutions objectives.
Somalia's prolonged conflict and institutional fragmentation had severely degraded the country's TVET infrastructure, creating urgent needs for comprehensive system rehabilitation. The post-conflict context required careful coordination across fragmented governance structures, integration of peace-building approaches with skills development, and alignment with emerging federal and regional institutional frameworks. Existing TVET capacity was minimal, with limited qualified trainers, outdated curricula, inadequate facilities, and weak linkages between education and private sector actors. The rehabilitation efforts needed to address immediate capacity gaps while building sustainable foundations for long-term TVET system development that could support economic recovery and social stability.
Systematically rehabilitate and modernize Somalia's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system through comprehensive coordination ensuring coherence across local, regional, and national levels, design and delivery of teacher training modules integrating green priority sectors including agriculture and construction with energy transition skills and renewable energy curricula, advancement of equal partnerships with local institutions and private sector actors to strengthen ownership and sustainability, and development of capacity-building programmes for NQF Level 5 and 6 qualifications that contribute to Global Gateway sustainable and green solutions objectives while supporting post-conflict economic recovery and social stability.
Specific Objectives:
- 1Rehabilitate TVET infrastructure and institutional capacity
- 2Integrate green skills and energy transition competencies
- 3Strengthen partnerships between education and private sector
- 4Develop NQF Level 5 and 6 qualification programmes
Key Activities
- Ensuring coherence and complementarity of project services across local, regional, and national governance levels
- Alignment of TVET rehabilitation interventions with emerging national TVET strategies and federal framework development
- Coordination with local institutions and government actors to strengthen institutional capacity and sustainability
- Design and delivery of teacher training modules integrating green priority sectors including agriculture and construction
- Integration of energy transition skills, renewable energy curriculum, and climate-smart agriculture competencies
- Development of sustainable construction practices and environmental sustainability content across training programmes
- Advancement of equal partnerships with local institutions and private sector actors to strengthen ownership and sustainability
- Development of industry-education linkages and work-based learning opportunities
- Establishment of mechanisms for ongoing private sector engagement and feedback in curriculum development
- Development and implementation of capacity-building programmes for NQF Level 5 and 6 qualifications
- Training, coaching, and institutional mentoring for VET providers and educators
- Integration of Global Gateway sustainable and green solutions objectives into qualification frameworks
Methodology
Post-conflict TVET rehabilitation approach ensuring coherence and complementarity across fragmented governance structures at local, regional, and national levels
Multi-stakeholder coordination methodology integrating government institutions, private sector actors, civil society organizations, and international development partners
Green skills integration framework embedding renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable construction practices across all training programmes
Equal partnership development approach strengthening local ownership, institutional capacity, and sustainability of TVET interventions
Competency-based training and assessment methodology aligned with emerging National Qualifications Framework standards and international best practices
Conflict-sensitive programming ensuring TVET interventions contribute to peace-building, social cohesion, and economic recovery objectives
Project Outcomes
Comprehensive TVET system coordination achieved with coherent and complementary services delivered across local, regional, and national levels, aligned with emerging national TVET strategies and federal governance frameworks
Enhanced teacher training capacity established through modules integrating green priority sectors, renewable energy curriculum, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable construction practices contributing to Global Gateway sustainable solutions objectives
Strengthened partnerships developed between educational institutions and private sector actors, fostering local ownership, sustainability, and ongoing industry-education collaboration for curriculum relevance and graduate employment
Capacity-building programmes for NQF Level 5 and 6 qualifications successfully implemented, with trained VET providers and educators equipped to deliver modern, competency-based training aligned with international standards
Sustainable institutional frameworks established supporting long-term TVET system development, post-conflict economic recovery, and social stability through skills development and employment creation
2020 to 2023
GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)
Principal Development Partner and Implementation Lead
Development OrganizationGIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)
Principal Development Partner and Implementation Lead
GOPA Consulting Group
Technical Implementation Partner