Country: Somalia
Closing date: 28 Oct 2016
TERMS OF REFERENCE
SOMALILAND TVET REVITALIZATION FEASIBILITY STUDY
1.0INTRODUCTION
A consortium of Save the Children International (SCI), CARE Netherlands and Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) are implementing Horumarinta Elimiga Phase II (HE II) Program with SCI as the lead agency. The program is being implemented in partnership with Ministry of Education & Higher Studies (MOE&HS). The European Commission (EC) funded program is aimed at contributing to a sustainable, cohesive education system offering relevant services to the majority of the relevant age groups in Somaliland. The Technical Vocational Education & Training (TVET) is one of the major components of this program. The project has a target of reaching 1,100 disadvantaged youth (50% females) through the provision of employable skills training, linked with Employment Promotion Services and functional literacy/numeracy training. The skills training is being conducted in Vocational Training Centers and Host training Enterprises located in the major towns of Somaliland. So far, skills training have been offered up to skill proficiency level 2. In the past Labor Market Skills Surveys and Tracer studies, Leaders, and Donors have indicated a need to scale up skills training to higher levels of training to stem market saturation and enhance beneficiary’s professional career paths thus enhancing employment potential within and beyond Somaliland. The appropriateness and relevance of such training will be determined through a comprehensive feasibility study to be conducted in the Country which will effectively form the basis of a phased TVET revitalization program by the Government, development partners and championed by Save the Children Somaliland.
The feasibility study is anticipated to form the baselines of a roadmap towards a National TVET System development. In addition, the study will analyze the socio-economic operating environment; design of a phased upgrading framework of TVET Institutions; development of market driven competency-based curriculum; constraints and opportunities on TVET frameworks; cost recovery strategies and public-private sector markets systems development and its linkage with training and employment.
An in-depth analysis of the TVET subsector is needed to prioritize areas of need. This should examine but not limited to, economic trends, the demand and supply of labor, the institutional capacity to manage and deliver TVET, institutional upgrading needs, and the role of and partnerships with other stakeholders. This preparatory technical assistance will help MOE&HS to undertake this feasibility jointly with SCI so that resources may be mobilized to strengthen TVET and by so doing advancing the vision of Somaliland leadership to the next technological level.
2.0OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY
The feasibility study will provide the Government and Development partners with sufficient information to make strategic decisions in revitalizing the TVET system in the country. In doing so, the study will inform the design of a sound TVET Strategy in line with SL education policy; upgrading and mainstreaming TVET institutions into the national education system. Specifically, the feasibility Assessment will:
Analyze the TVET socio-economic environment to determine the current status, future direction, policy reforms and overall strategy of revitalization of the sector in the short, medium and long-term interventions.
Review and analyze the current practice of TVET including policies, curriculum frameworks, providers, programs and career path progression, quality and cost recovery strategies to inform a rational phased TVET revitalization program.
Inform the design of a viable TVET national policy contributing to the development of skilled manpower at different levels, enhance the national development programs, Inform the nature
and type of training to be offered, and the kind of training institution(s) to offer the training & provide recommendations and viable options in developing Institutions and programs.
Recommend an appropriate roadmap towards the development of a comprehensive national TVET strategy; leading towards upgrading of TVET institutions and facilities developing market driven modular competency-based curriculum; identifying employment constraints and opportunities and Cost-recovery strategies.
Carry out an analysis on potential sectors for growth, linkages with TVET training and employment that will form the basis for planned private sector markets systems development.
This will in turn contribute to enhanced economic activities and Youth employment.
3.0SCOPE OF WORK:
The specific tasks will be as follows:
Undertake an in-depth social economic analysis of the TVET subsector value chain, based on extensive consultations with MOE&HE TVET providers, development partners, private business sector stakeholders and to identify framework gaps and structural threats and opportunities towards TVET revitalization.
Review past TVET and Employment programs to document challenges, lessons, and best practices to inform the proposed revitalization interventions.
Assess the current structure of the TVET system and provide possible remedies to constraints in the value chain.
Analyze MOE & HE and Training provider’s management capacity and program responsiveness training equipment, trainers’ quality including a forecast on future capacity needs.
Analyze the contributing factors towards a phased upgrading framework of Public TVET Institutions, Faculties and Programs into Technical High Schools, Institutes of Technologies and a National Polytechnic informed by regional best practices.
Determine the effectiveness of the current cost recovery strategies at Vocational training centers; linkages with Employment Promotion Services –EPS-; and the private sector to inform strategy development.
Develop an all-inclusive Country TVET strategy roadmap indicating key sub-components, actors and guidelines.
Prepare a comprehensive feasibility report with analysis, conclusions, and explicit recommendations.
4.0METHODOLOGY:
The consultant will consult and work closely with public and private stakeholders of TVET to analyze the skills training value chain will assess and bring out constraints and opportunities; key actors and the supply and demand side of training. The team will examine ongoing interventions and programs to inform planned revitalization approaches. Finally, undertake extensive consultations with stakeholders through quantitative and qualitative data analysis, focus group discussions, visits and observations etc. and provide a comprehensive report outlining the findings through data analysis, conclusions and practical recommendations; validation workshop and approvals by MoE.
5.0EXPECTED OUTCOME:
The study is expected to form the baseline of a market-oriented National TVET Strategy. The strategy document will guide a phased Technical and Vocational Education and Training systems reforms in the short and long term. The Government will achieve its goal on industrial manpower development.
6.0DELIVERABLES / OUTPUTS:
The deliverables / outputs of this assignment are:
An inception report on the methodology and proposed process towards achievement of stated tasks.
A comprehensive feasibility report vividly indicating, current status, areas to be improved, a road map towards the revitalization of TVET (short-term, medium and long-term strategy) and its compatibility with labor market economy and the national development plan with a clearly articulated conclusion and recommendation.
7.0DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The duration of the assignment will take 24 Consultant days.
Preparation of study instruments and inception report,
The desk review, field visits, and data collection,
Data analysis,
Draft report,
Debrief, reviews and final report presentation,
Adaptation partners consultative workshop
Approvals
Travel
8.0QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE OF THE CONSULTANT
To qualify for this assignment, the consultant
Have minimum degree in education or TVET
Over 10 years’ Technical expertise in TVET programs, curriculum, delivery, and MEAL.
Demonstrated experience and proven record in undertaking feasibility and baselines surveys; strategy development and Private sector development.
Experience in TVET program development is an added advantage.
Show evidence of having successfully completed at least three similar assignments.
9.0CODE OF CONDUCT
Because Save the Children's work is based on deeply held values and principles, it is essential that our commitment to children's rights and humanitarian principles is supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children's Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to.
10.0EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Interested consultants who meet the consultancy requirements should submit the following;
A detailed technical proposal that comprises methodology, work plan, the experience of previously conducted similar assignments, the capacity to undertake the assignment & budget for the consultancy period.
Draft proposed a structure of the feasibility project template.
A detailed work plan that clearly shows a number of days and deadlines for each task-including anticipated time for sharing draft to SCI, commenting, accommodating comments and finalizing the draft.
Curriculum Vitae including three professional references.
How to apply:
HOW TO APPLY
To submit applications for this consultancy, please send the documentation to:
somalia.procurement@savethechildren.org and a copy to Somalia.consultants@savethechildren.org
Disclaimer - Save the Children is under no obligation to award to the lowest or highest or any applicant at all and may cancel the whole/part process when deems fit without giving further justification. Applications shall not be accepted beyond the stipulated time.