About WSCThe World Skill Center (WSC) is a premier advanced skill training institute established by the Government of Odisha, Skill Development and Technical Education Department, through the Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA)

Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, inaugurated the WSC on 5th March 2021

The WSC has been established at a cost of 183mn USD with a loan from the Asian Development Bank and funding from the State Government

The Institute of Technical Education Services (ITEES) Singapore, a subsidiary of the world renowned TVET institution ITE Singapore is the knowledge partner for the WSC

It will impart advanced skill training in eight trades from engineering and service sectors

WSC primarily aims at inducting the best talent from ITIs and Polytechnics across the country and train them to become globally employable in emerging areas such as “Industry 4.0”

It will act as the center for advanced skilling initiatives of the state government and anchor the participation of students in skill competitions including World Skills

In the hub and spoke model WSC will build the capacity of technical institutions

It has the ambitious target of skilling 1,51,000 youth within a period of the next five years

Considering the mandate of the WSC, it has been incorporated as a Section 8 company. Duties and Responsibilities of the CEOThe CEO is appointed by the Board of Directors and is responsible for the operation of the WSC and the development of its work

The WSC being a nascent organization, the CEO will have the challenging, yet fulfilling task of shaping the culture and setting the charter as it begins its journey. Leadership and Strategic Management Architect of the Mission, Vision and Values of World Skill Center.Provide strategic direction to the organization.Establish the policies and design the pathways to achieve the objectives.Be fleetfooted enough to incorporate changes and adopt course corrections when necessary. Quality Management and GovernanceImplement quality management systems in the organization.Encourage diversity and accommodate varying viewpointsPrepare reports for  the Board of Directors and conduct its meetings Incorporate Environment Sustainability and Governance (ESG) goals in the working of WSC. Operations and Human Resource ManagementOversee day to day operations of the WSC including administrative and academic works.Monitor and implement the annual operational planAttract the right talent to WSC, groom them and offer growth opportunities for the identified talent.Scale up the activities of the WSC so as to bring it within the reach of school students, self employed professionals and make it the port of call for skilling.Monitor the functioning of various committees tasked with ensuring gender justice and inclusivity. Funding and Budget Management.Manage the funds of the WSC and monitor budgetary allocation and spending.Find innovative streams of internal revenue generation for the WSC.Seek assistance from government, international agencies, foundations, corporate and development partners for operations and growth Networking and PartnershipForge and maintain partnerships with governments, national and international agencies, corporates and educational institutions.Be versatile to deal with organizations ranging from grassroot level TVET institutions to international universities.Undertake collaborative programs, projects and other activities with other agencies in private and public sector.Increase the visibility of WSC by hosting and participating in conferences, webinars and conclaves

Bring in world class employers to the WSC for student recruitment.Develop the WSC into a hub for skill competitions.  Student welfare and outreachInspire students from traditionally disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue courses in WSC and excel Promote diversity in student admissions and participation of girl students.Promote scholarships and affirmative action to enable greater participation of disadvantaged studentsMonitor the quality of food, hostel facilities and extra-curricular engagements of students  Management of Technology  Lead the adoption of latest technology like AI/ML/AR/VR in the courses.Encourage the development of intellectual property like patents.Build platforms for learning which combines the best of proprietary and open source technology. Qualifications and Requirements. Basic qualificationsMust be below 60 years(as on 1st January 2022)Must be willing to work from Bhubaneswar for the duration of the tenure  EducationDoctorate Degree/Masters degree or equivalent in Management/Technical Education/Educational Administration/ Engineering. ExperienceAtleast 10 years of relevant experience in a leadership/senior management role in industry/academia/international agencies DesirableInternational work experience in managing diverse teams with cross functional expertiseInvolvement in professional organizations related to education, quality management and governanceExperience in building from scratch or turning around institutions/work verticals/industries RemunerationWSC offers salary which is at par with that of the directors of institutions of national repute like the IITs,IIITs and NITs with allowances as per the State government rules

For an exceptionally qualified and deserving candidate, higher remuneration which is mutually agreeable can also be considered

Pay protection will be offered for persons employed in Government Departments, Autonomous organizations and Public Sector Undertakings at total remuneration basis.TenureThe appointment will be made on contractual basis for a period of three years which can be extended for a further three year period based on performance

However, the position can be held only till the person attains the age of 65 years. How to ApplyInterested individuals may apply giving their detailed resume in the prescribed format clearly bringing out their achievements, along with justification in support of their candidature, vision statement for the institution and contact details of at least two distinguished individuals well acquainted with their work

The application typed in the prescribed format along with enclosures may be sent by Registered/Speed Post to the CEO OSDA, 3rd Floor, Niyojan Bhawan,Kharvel Nagar, Bhubaneswar on or before November 1st 2021

Persons employed in Government Departments, Autonomous Organizations and Public Sector Undertakings, should send their applications through proper channel with an advance copy to the above address

Envelope containing the application form should be inscribed on top of it in bold “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF CEO,WSC”

One copy of the application must be sent electronically (preferably in M.S

Word] to [email protected] .The detailed advertisement and the format of application is available on the website https://www.worldskillcenter.org/ and https://skillodisha.gov.in/