Norwegian
Refugee Council
Consultancy
for Labor Market Survey in Puntland & South Central Somalia - Region Horn
of Africa
Ref.
No: 3191735856
The
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian
organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more
dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people.
The
Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent
employees involved in projects across four continents.
In
addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650
professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs
Norwegian Refugee Council
Somalia Programme
Norwegian Refugee Council
Somalia Programme
Education
Core Competency
Terms of Reference for Labor Market Survey in Puntland and South Central Somalia
Introduction: The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent, humanitarian, non-governmental organization which provides assistance, protection and durable solutions to refugees and internally-displaced persons worldwide.
Terms of Reference for Labor Market Survey in Puntland and South Central Somalia
Introduction: The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent, humanitarian, non-governmental organization which provides assistance, protection and durable solutions to refugees and internally-displaced persons worldwide.
NRC
was established in 1946 in Norway and has operations in more than 25 countries
in Africa, Asia, America and Europe.
In the Greater Horn of Africa region, NRC responds through six specialized programme areas, including shelter, Food Security, Education, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) and camp Coordination management (CCCM).
In the Greater Horn of Africa region, NRC responds through six specialized programme areas, including shelter, Food Security, Education, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) and camp Coordination management (CCCM).
NRC
has been in Somalia since 2004 supporting the displacement affected communities
and implementing programs including Education, Shelter, WASH, Food Security and
Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA).
NRC in collaboration with Puntland and Federal Ministries of Education and Higher Education (MOE&HE) and 7 TVET centers is currently implementing 12 months Youth Education Package (i.e. Vocational Skills training) project funded by UNICEF in Puntland and South central Somalia.
NRC in collaboration with Puntland and Federal Ministries of Education and Higher Education (MOE&HE) and 7 TVET centers is currently implementing 12 months Youth Education Package (i.e. Vocational Skills training) project funded by UNICEF in Puntland and South central Somalia.
The
project beneficiaries are 1,530 displacement affected and vulnerable youth (50%
female) between the age of 15 and 24 years.
The overall goal of the project is to improve social cohesion and resilience whereas the specific objective of the project is to enhance the livelihood opportunities for displaced youth, including returnees and vulnerable host communities through provision of market driven vocational skills training.
The overall goal of the project is to improve social cohesion and resilience whereas the specific objective of the project is to enhance the livelihood opportunities for displaced youth, including returnees and vulnerable host communities through provision of market driven vocational skills training.
The
project aims to:
- Strengthen
the capacity of the TVET center through provision of equipment and
training of instructors, CEC members and center managers
- Strengthen
the linkage among TVET training centers and the private & public
sector actors by strengthening the Employment Promotion Service Unit of
the TVET centers.
- Increase
employment opportunities of the graduates through apprenticeships,
creation of associations etc
Comprehensive
understanding of the local labor market situation, actors, opportunities and
gaps are essential for the project so that the skills training courses offered
are informed by the availability of opportunities within the job market
entails.
This
helps the project to address current skills gaps in the market, provide
market-driven skills training and avoid the provision of skills that are
already saturated in the market.
To this end, NRC in collaboration with the respective MOE & HEs intends to undertake labor market survey in Puntland and South Central region of Somalia. The survey will also assess the capacity of the target TVET centers to provide quality and market-driven training.
To this end, NRC in collaboration with the respective MOE & HEs intends to undertake labor market survey in Puntland and South Central region of Somalia. The survey will also assess the capacity of the target TVET centers to provide quality and market-driven training.
The
finding of the survey will identify the current situation of the labor market,
guide the provision of market-driven skills training and reveal the capacity of
the TVET centers in providing quality and market-driven training.
Thus, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking qualified and experienced consultant to undertake labour market survey in Puntland and South central Somalia.
Objective of the consultancy
The overall objective of this consultancy is to gather local job market information that would help the project to provide market-driven vocational skills.
Thus, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking qualified and experienced consultant to undertake labour market survey in Puntland and South central Somalia.
Objective of the consultancy
The overall objective of this consultancy is to gather local job market information that would help the project to provide market-driven vocational skills.
The
Survey will also assess the technical and institutional capacities of the TVET
centers in the project target areas.
Specifically, this consultancy intends to;
Specifically, this consultancy intends to;
- Identify
current skills gaps and jobs available in the market for TVET graduates to
inform the skills training to be provided by the project
- Assess
the short-term priority skills needs and demands of the local markets
categorized into skill types and levels.
- Assess
the type of skills training relevant/available to the youth demographics
and social groups (IDP and host communities) with respect to the labor
market and employer constraints to hiring the TVET graduates from the IDP
communities.
- Determine
training interests of the male and female youth and whether they
correspond with the demands of local economy
- Identify
labor market discriminations faced by female graduates and provide ways to
address it.
- To
assess the technical and institutional capacity of the TVET centers in
relation to the provision of identified market-demanded courses
- Assess
the avenues available for trained youth to establish micro-enterprise and
identify level of support needed for this to happen
- Assess
the best way that the trained graduates can access to existing private
microfinance institutions to get investment for their business ideas.
- Identify
concrete strategies to promote youth employment after graduation
- Identify
strategies to strengthen cooperation between TVET centers and private
sectors in order to create jobs for the TVET graduates.
Scope
of the consultancy
The consultant will;
The consultant will;
- Find
out the most employable skills training courses that can be offered by the
project
- Find
out current and short-term skill gaps/demand in the market classified into
job type, level of skills required and location for female and male
graduates
- Assess
the type of skill training relevant/job available to youth demographics
and social groups such as displacement affected and Host communities youth
- Find
out if training interests of the male and female youth correspond with the
demands of local economy
- Identify
labor market discriminations faced by the female graduates and provide
ways to address it
- Find
out the private sector employers’ attitude towards provision of
internships, and identify ways to create stronger linkages with TVET
centers & graduates.
- Assess
the capacity of TVET centers to provide quality market-driven skills
training with a particular focus on:
- Center
infrastructure: training classrooms, equipments, machines, recreational
and WASH facilities,
- Instructors:
Experience, level of education, trained or untrained, etc.
- Center
Management: center management structure, capacity of Community Education
Committees/ Board of Directors, center managers and other subordinate
staff.
- Identify
challenges faced by TVET graduates in getting employment and provide
relevant recommendations and ways of creating decent work for the
graduates
- Assess
how private microfinance institutions provide small business loans and
identify requirements and best approaches for linking the TVET graduates
to have access to such opportunities
Methodology
The consultant is expected to come up with the most appropriate methodologies and approaches for undertaking this assignment , taking the following into consideration:
The consultant is expected to come up with the most appropriate methodologies and approaches for undertaking this assignment , taking the following into consideration:
- Desk
review of the previous labor market surveys conducted in Puntland and
South Central by the Education partners, Federal and Puntland 5 years
development plans, youth policies, TVET policies and strategies and any
other document essential for the survey
- Field
visits and collection of primary data on labor market situation
- In
depth Interviews with the previous NRC trained graduates, private sector
employers, stakeholders, TVET centers , relevant ministries including
ministry of Education, Labor, Commerce and chamber of commerce
- Interview
with the NRC trained graduates to learn about challenges in getting
employment, etc
- Any
other methods applicable.
Duration
of the consultancy
The duration of this consultancy will be 20 working days including travel days starting from 18th Sept and ending on 13th October 2016.
During the consultancy, the consultant will work under the direct guidance of the Education Specialist.
Deliverables
The consultant will deliver
The duration of this consultancy will be 20 working days including travel days starting from 18th Sept and ending on 13th October 2016.
During the consultancy, the consultant will work under the direct guidance of the Education Specialist.
Deliverables
The consultant will deliver
- Inception
report detailing the work plan, methodology, the sampling framework,
proposed sources of data, procedures for data collection and analysis.
- Draft
Final Report, incorporating suggestions and recommendations from the
reference group.
- A
final report in Doc and PDF formats
- An
electronic copy of all data collection tools and the labor market study
data set.
- A
final presentation of the overall findings to the stakeholders for
validation
Duties
of the consultant
- Consultant
should provide a detailed work plan for the consultancy
- Review
all available data on identified local markets.
- Conduct
site visits and collect primary data through interviews, observations etc
- Analyze
and interpret the data collected
- Produce
report on the labor market situation with recommendations and strategies
for the delivery of market-led skills training, employment promotion for
graduates and strengthening links between TVET centers and private sector
employers
Payment
Modalities
The 1st instalment which is 30% of the total consultancy fee will be paid upon the signing of the contract by the consultant/firm and submission of payment release request.
The 1st instalment which is 30% of the total consultancy fee will be paid upon the signing of the contract by the consultant/firm and submission of payment release request.
The
2nd installment which is 70% of the total consultancy fee paid after the
submission of the final report and approval by NRC.
Profile of the consultant
Profile of the consultant
- Post-graduate
degree in Education, Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics or related
field.
- Minimum
of 10 years relevant professional experience in research and labor market
studies.
- Strong
background and experience in data collection and analysis.
- Technical
expertise in assessing issues of labor market demand and supply in Somalia
and the ability to draw strong and valid conclusions.
- Strong
knowledge of TVET programs is essential. Familiarity of Somalia TVET
sub-sector is an added advantage
- Excellent
communication and report writing skills.
- Fluency
in English language. Knowledge in Somali language will be an added
advantage
- Proven
experience in implementing similar tasks in Somalia.
Application
requirements
Firms and individual consultants interested in the position should provide the following documents:
Firms and individual consultants interested in the position should provide the following documents:
1.
A technical proposal focusing on understanding of the TOR with
special emphasis on scope of work, methodology for selection of respondents,
the task to be accomplished, draft work plan and availability dates
2.
Detailed financial proposal for the service rendered including
breakdown of daily rates in US Dollar.
3.
Company/consultant profile or CV including a minimum of 3
references
Application
procedures
All interested and eligible applicants are to advised to apply through online by visiting www.nrc.no, vacancies.
All interested and eligible applicants are to advised to apply through online by visiting www.nrc.no, vacancies.
Any
other attachment of financial proposal and the technical proposal and/or any
other related documents should be sent on email to
habon.garad@nrc.no.
Proposals
are to be received by 10th September 2016.
Only
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Field
Office Coordinator
Location: Mandera - Kenya
Ref.
nr.: 3192969502
Full
time
Number
of positions: 1
The
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian
organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more
dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people.
NRC
advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within
the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and
water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents.
In
addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650
professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
The purpose of the Field Office Coordinator is to run the day to day support functions at a field office.
Job description
- Manage
support staff at field office level
- Manage
day to day HR & Admin, finance, logistics and security tasks of the
field office
- Ensure
adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, procedures and SOPs/guidelines
- Ensure
adherence to Security and Risk Management policy and procedures
- Coordinate
and assist with budgets and costs for the field office’s shared costs and
support functions
- Provide
support in the training and development of staff
- Provide
support to project implementation at field office level
- Coordinate
representation meetings with the UN, partners and authorities
- Promote
the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
- Under
the supervision of the Area Manager he / she oversees programmes and
operations in Mandera in accordance with NRC strategy and mandate in
Kenya.
- Implement
internal processes and employee and learning objectives and initiatives
set out in the annual Plan of Action, at area level;
- Ensure
support function input is provided at project development stage, with the
development of procurement and staffing plans to support the
implementation of new projects in the area
- As
a sub budget holder, the Field Coordinator can approve costs within his
internal delegation of responsibility after ensuring that procedures are
respected and followed.
- Monitor,
guide and manage the field staff to ensure that they carry out their
duties and responsibilities in accordance with their job descriptions and
performance plan in line with the program implementation modality and
approach.
- Providing
necessary inputs and data required for new proposals.
- Closely
work with monitoring and evaluation team to monitor on the implementation
progress of the project activities.
- Ensuring
assessments and data collection are conducted in area of operations
according to NRC guidelines.
- Monitor
the evolving of the humanitarian situation in Mandera County and send
situation report and updating to the Area Manager.
- Represent
NRC in external meetings in the area of implementation providing feedback
reports to the Area Manager.
- In
close consultation with the Area Manager coordinate with external agencies
and County Authorities in Mandera County.
- Travel
as dictated by the need of projects, security and staff
Qualifications
- University
degree preferably in development studies, community development, economic
and other social sciences
- At
least three years of working experience in field offices and teams
coordination
- Experience
working with Non-Governmental organizations,
- Experience
from working in support functions in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous
experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented
results related to the position’s responsibilities
Education
field: Social
sciense
Education level: College / University, Bachelor's degree
Personal qualities
Education level: College / University, Bachelor's degree
Personal qualities
- Good
communication skills and ability to conduct training
- Strong
in managing difficulties and challenges mainly from the local actors
- Understanding
of conflict sensitivity, protection and do no harm
- Computer
skills
- People-centred
management skills
- Fluency
in English, both written and verbal
- Local
language skills
Language: English
Duty station: Mandera
Duty station: Mandera
Contract
period is for 12
months with possibility of extension.
Salary
/ benefits: According
to NRC’s general directions. The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct
and working hours for the NRC Office in Mandera
Miscellaneous info
Travel: Some travelling must be expected
Search criteria:
Miscellaneous info
Travel: Some travelling must be expected
Search criteria:
- Location:
Kenya
- Industry:
Emergency Relief
- Special
field: Coordination
- Role: Middle / line manager
How to
Apply
Go to www.nrc.no to apply online
Deadline for application: 16/09/2016
Go to www.nrc.no to apply online
Deadline for application: 16/09/2016