Somalia: Terms of Reference Economic Research Assessment and Labour Market Study

Project title: Strengthening Education and Training in Somalia (SETS)
Funded by the European Commission

1. Introduction:
   The EU funded SETS project aims to achieve expanded education and training opportunities, contributing to poverty reduction within a peaceful, secure and democratic Somalia; specifically, through provision of quality education and vocational training services being delivered to the target populations in South-central regions of Somalia. SETS will specifically seek to support the local government both at national and state levels to address its education priorities and inclusive education needs in Banadir region, Jubbaland, South West, Galmudug and Hir-Shabelle states. The SETS project is planned to strengthen the roles and responsibilities of the local communities, institutions and the government, to plan, implement, relevant policy changes that contribute to expanded education and training opportunities for all Somalis, which in turn will contribute to poverty reduction, peace, security and democratic advancement. The action targets groups and institutions at both the macro and micro-levels of the education economy for sensitisation and capacity strengthening so that they play a lead role in influencing policy decisions that contribute to reconstruction, inclusivity and growth of education and training services.
   . This action seeks to achieve the following results:
   Result 1: Increased access to equitable and quality education for all age-groups.
   Result 2: Increased participation of youth and adults, including vulnerable groups in technical and vocational education and training
   Result 3: Strengthened capacity of education institutions, administrations and systems
   Overview of result 2:
   Equipping the workforce with the requisite skills for the job markets is of strategic interest in the national growth and development agenda. The TVET landscape in Somalia is characterized by lack of national regulatory framework leading to uncoordinated, unregulated and fragmented delivery systems; low quality of training; mismatch between training and labour market needs; unequal training opportunities fostered by inequities based on regional or geographical location; gender imbalances; lowly qualified and demotivated instructors; differentiated curricula; poor public perception of TVET; weak monitoring and evaluation mechanisms; Ill-adapted labour market assessment; lack of standardized certification systems as well as inadequate financing for training infrastructure, supplies and trainer remuneration. Most of the TVET initiatives are short-term, of low level and quality and focus on predictable trades such as carpentry, hair dressing, beauty, tailoring and few others linked to livelihoods. There is a glaring lack of technical expertise in other specialized sectors. The capacity of TVET centers is also limited to trainings in specific courses, which are largely theoretical. In the wake of innovations, technological changes, environmental sensitivity and climate change, skills provided need to align to the needs as determined by the market and anticipated evolution of different sectors. Consequently, this action is keen on promoting suitable skills that will enhance sustainable realization of today’s needs in Somalia without compromising the same needs for tomorrow’s generation. The above issues will be addressed once the draft Vocational Qualification Framework (VQF) (initiated under the ELENA project) which is aimed to guide development and classification of vocational qualifications according to a set of criteria for levels of knowledge, skills and generic competencies is adapted in the country. TVET is an essential vehicle for economic growth, poverty reduction, national development and regional integration. It can only be useful if distortions are minimized within the sector.CISP as the consortium technical lead for the TVET component of the SETS programme wants to engage a
   consultant to Undertake Economic Research Assessment and Labour Market Study. This action led by the
   consultants will be conducted in close collaboration with the consortium members (CISP, ARC and World Vision)
   and will involve the following stakeholders in consultations: Directorate of TVET at MoECHE; Local University,
   Youth group, Women group, Ministry of Labour and Chamber of commerce, local business people.
   The team will undertake a comprehensive labour market study that will guide the action in drawing an action plan
   for developing of the TVET sector from both supply and demand side of skills. It will be comprehensive as to inform
   the higher education institutions, the private sector and the government on the best decision to take in reviving the
   TVET sector as the driver of employment creation efforts. The research findings will be disseminated to different
   stakeholders in addition to guiding the action in selection of skills to train on.

2. Objectives of the survey:
   This survey aims to:
   2.1. Assess the current courses that are being offered in the TVET centres and recommend possible
   improvement and possible up-gradation of other skills. In this regard, the survey will take the following
   into consideration:
   • Skills of youth by demographics/social group, with respect to the labour market
   • Economic and institutional environment for job creation (including the attitudes and expectations
   of the trainees, TVET providers, and employers)
   • Nature of jobs available for the target group with a special focus on market opportunities for
   female beneficiaries and an investigation on new and emerging markets.The duration of the
   trainings offered and the levels.
   • Employer constraints to hiring the target group of the project (real and perceived)
   • Attitudes and expectations of employers
   • Assess TVET skills with high opportunity for self-employment
   2.2. Assess Specific Skills, trainings and job opportunities in the cultural and creative industries in
   Mogadishu and Galckayo. In Particular:
   1.Creative Application: covers industries which develop products or services primarily for
   the purpose of selling. Their existence is dependent upon market demand. The industries in this category are:
   Art/Antiques trade; Architecture; Fashion; Publishing; Advertising; and Crafts.

3. Creative Expression: covers products that may not primarily be driven by commercial considerations. These
   products are typically defined as ‘art for its own sake’ and are developed for audiences and consumers with an
   expressive story in mind. The industries in this category are: Music, visual and performing arts; Video, film and
   imaging (photography); and Radio and TV broadcasting.

4. Creative Technology: includes creative industries which rely most on technology and digital media. The
   industries in this category are: Internet and software; Digital media (gaming and animation); and Design (graphic
   design and web design).
   2.3 Identify current gaps at the local market and determine demand for certain professions to inform
   design of vocational courses for young men and women, including the vulnerable population (IDPs,
   returnees, disabled, host communities and minorities). The survey will pay particular attention to current key
   state and non-state stakeholders such as the Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Education, Chamber of
   Commerce, and micro- small and medium enterprises, (MSMEs) and the role they can play in supporting
   improved youth and women employability. The survey will identify:

5. Potential employers to be involved in EBTVET and employers

6. The skill sets required

7. Opportunities for Apprenticeship
   2.4 Identify trade areas that has opportunity for TVET graduates to establish trade associations and
   cooperatives and have their own advocacy groups for wage negotiations, capacity buildingAnalyze various aspects of labour market discrimination that women and youth face, and give concrete suggestions on how to address gender-based labour market inequalities in Somalia 2.6 Based on the findings, explain strategies (to be adopted by the TVET providers and EPS Units) for enhancing young women’s access to the (self-) employment, in order to alleviate poverty among women. 2.7 Determine training interests of female youth and where they correspond with the demands of local economy to ensure adequate vocational training and work placement opportunities for female youth. 2.8 Make recommendations to strengthen market-led vocational training and employment promotion services; 2.9 Specific location of the survey: the same methodology is to be employed in each of the location. • Galkayo and Abudwaq, Galmudug, • Baidoa, • Kismayu and Afmadow • Banaadir 3. Research methodology
   The study should utilise the following data collection methods:
   i) Review of secondary data.
   ii) Direct interviews with key stakeholders specifically the employers/potential employers, the previous graduate trainees, the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the Chamber of Commerce
   iii) Interviews with project potential beneficiaries, TVET trainers, and the government ministries (chamber of commerce, the ministry of trades and industries, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Labour, the members of the TVET Coordination Forum.
   The desk review will gather information on vocational skills and will give insight on the quality, availability and accessibility of jobs in the employment in either private, public or informal sector.
   The consultant can use any other relevant data collection method as necessary.

8. Scope of Work
   4.1 Pre-Visit: • Review all relevant project documentation including previous Elmidoon, ELENA projects’ labour market survey report • Review all previous documentation on labour market surveys especially those carried out under Elmidoon, VETAPE, SYLI and other consortium partners reports; • Determine, in consultation with CISP and the consortium members, the most appropriate methods for conducting the survey and preparatory work needed. • Prepare inception report for approval by CISP and the consortium members incorporating: literature/desk review, data collection methods and tools, detailed workplan and a summary of ethical considerations that will be employed for the survey 4.2 Visit: • Conduct project site visits and agreed methodology with CISP and the consortium partners beneficiaries and stakeholders • Multi stakeholder analysis, to include all relevant line ministries
   • Collect both quantitative and qualitative data at the field level from TVET providers, the chamber of commerce, MSMEs in Galakyo, Abudwaq, Baidoa, Kismayu, Afmadow and Banaadir.
   • Data analysis and recommendations based on the data collected European Union
   • Provide feedback to CISP and consortium partners throughout visit and share summary of the survey results, observations, and recommendations with the project manager and key program staff; • Conduct a one-day workshop to validate the survey results Note: The consultant will be responsible for following Ethical Considerations, which include but not limited to obtaining informed consent from the survey participants. 4.3 Post-Visit: Prepare draft of the labour market survey summary report and share it with the lead agency in TVET. The draft report will be subject to discussion by relevant program staff. After that, the consultant will prepare a Final Summary Report to be formally presented to the consortium for submission to donors, within 7 days of visit-end. 5. Expected Outputs
   • Inception report
   • Four separate final reports (one for Mogadishu dubbed “Mogadishu Local Labour Market Survey”, one for Galmudug, dubbed “Galmudug Local Labour Market Survey” , one for Kismayo and Afmadow, dubbed “Kismayo and Afmadow Local Labour Market Survey”) and one for Baidoa, dubbed “Baidoa Local Labour Market Survey”. The reports should cover their relevant and respective geographical areas only.
   • The draft reports are expected five (5) days after the end of the assignment. The final reports are expected two (2) days after CISP’s approval and acceptance of the draft reports.
   • The final reports will be presented in softcopy and three (3) bound hardcopies of each of the 4 reports.
   • Soft copy of the raw data in a CD 6. Qualification and Experience of the lead consultant and his/her team Qualification of the lead consultant • Master Degree or PhD in economics, sociology or social sciences • Technical expertise: previous experience with labour market surveys, vocational training, economic recovery, and SME development, ideally in Somalia • Excellent analytical skills; • Computer literacy; • Ability and willingness to work and travel in high security environments • Previous working experience in Somalia • Excellent English writing skills. Knowledge of Somali language will be an added advantage Qualification of consultancy team members • Degree or equivalent in economics, sociology or social sciences • Technical expertise: previous experience with labour market surveys, vocational training, economic recovery, and SME development, ideally in Somalia • Data collection supervision skills; • Computer literacy; • Ability and willingness to work and travel in high security environments • Previous working experience in Somalia • Fluent in Somali language • Fluent in English Duration of assignment: 30 days

All interested applicants should submit the following documents at cisp@cisp-som.org by June 4th, 2018. Email should be entitled “Labour Market Survey consultancy application” - CVs (including lead consultant and team members), CVs should not exceed 3 pages and includes 3 referees. - Technical proposal including overview of proposed methodology and workplan, - Financial proposal including daily fee rate in US Dollars. Financial proposal should cover all costs that will be incurred during and after the field work, including cost of data collection and travel cost (see section 7) - Relevant reports of similar previous labour market surveys undertaken and - Availability dates Applications that do not provide all the required documents will not be considered. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
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