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National Centre for Human Resources Development
(NCHRD)

UNEVOC Centre (National Body) since 2000

The National Centre for Human Resources Development (NCHRD) is a government institution that operates under the auspices of the Higher Council for Science and Technology chaired by his highness prince El Hassan Bin Talal and is conceived as an external semi-independent.

NCHRD has served Jordanian citizens through its vital role in capacity building and institutionalization of education development initiatives (via the First Educational Development Plan1988) and linking investment in training, education, and qualifications to labor market needs.

It’s mission is to assist in meeting Jordan’s development needs, by enhancing the effectiveness of its educational and training system. It aims to develop the national human resources and engages with various public and private sector institutions, on the national, regional, and international level, in Jordan and the Arab region

NCHRD has been a lead player in the national ETVET reform effort since 2005, which culminated in the E-TVET Strategy.

Mission

Responsible for monitoring and evaluating any educational system at the various levels and forms. It contributes to the development of Jordanian human resources through improving the effectiveness of the educational and training systems in order to allow them to keep up with socioeconomic requirements.

Objectives

The center aims, as stated in article three of its by-law, at the development of national capacities in the field of human resources development. The following are the major goals and functions of NCHRD, as stated in its by-law:

- To conduct and support studies and research related to the various levels and forms of the educational system including higher, vocational and technical education in coordination with the parties concerned.

- To conduct and support studies, and to launch projects, linking the outputs of education and training systems with the labor and employment sector , by establishing a human resources development information system.

- To evaluate the plans and projects geared towards the elements, components and outputs of the reform plans.

- To support the plans and projects geared towards the education reform plans in the various levels and diversified types of education, including systems, programs, human resources and education and training facilities.

- To offer consultancy services to organizations at home and abroad in areas that are relevant to human resources development.

- To coordinate with local, regional and international organizations and institutions, to provide assistance deemed necessary to support the reform plans at the various levels and types of the education system.

In this regard, the Center coordinates with a great number of local , regional and international organizations. These include relevant higher education establishments, ministries and organizations in the private and public sectors.

Regular tasks

• Mentoring & evaluation for any educational reform plan .
• Overseeing the administration of international examinations such as TIMSS, PISA.
• Supporting piloting projects and innovations in Education.
• Assessing the elements, components and out puts of educational plans.
• Supporting development plans and projects.
• Enhancing policy reform.
• Offering consultation, training programs

Focus and interest