CALL FOR CONSULTANT: PREPARATION OF TRAINING MANUALS AND FACILITATION GUIDES ON LIFE, EMPLOYABILITY AND BUSINESS SKILLS FOR YOUNG WOMEN AND MEN

Deadline: Feb 3, 2023

Location:  Addis Ababa

Job Description

SNV is a non-profit international development organization. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in more than 26 of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses, and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

SNV, Netherlands Development Organization, is operating in Ethiopia since the 1970s. Currently, SNV Ethiopia is working in eight regional states and the two city administrations of Ethiopia, providing technical assistance and program implementation in Agriculture, WASH, and Energy Sectors. SNV is an open and learning organization that focuses on improving the lives of Ethiopian through a market-based approach inclusive of women and youth. In its new Strategic Plan period (2019 – 2022), SNV will more explicitly aim for systems change including strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects. For more information on SNV’s operations, visit our website: www.snvworld.org.

Realizing Aspiration of youth in Ethiopia through Employment (RAYEE) is a five-year (Nov 2019 to October 2024 Inclusive) youth employment creation project implemented by SNV-Ethiopia in collaboration with Mastercard Foundation. RAYEE overall objective is to secure dignified and fulfilling employment and income for 240,000 youth (of which 70% are women) in the selected woredas of five regions and one administration, namely, Oromia, Amhara, SNNPR, Sidama, Tigray and Dire Dawa administration of Ethiopia.

Consultancy Objective

The main objective of this TOR is to hire a highly competitive, experienced, and capable service provider, to provide technical expertise in training material development for life skill / employability and business skills for young unemployed and underemployed youth business startups and job seekers.

Job Requirements

The tasks will be undertaken by a consulting firm with demonstrative

knowledge and experience in preparing training manuals and trainers facilitation guide mainly on life and business skills to be used to build the capacity of young women and men to start their own business and get employed in private companies.  · Additional qualifications in Enterprise Development, training curriculum and material development. Lastly, must be fluent in English and produce quality documents in English and Amharic.

 The team must consist of the following fields of qualification and expertise:

 Master’s Degree in the relevant themes such as Business Administration, Development Studies, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Agricultural Economics, and related fields.

Good experience in designing skills development curriculum and in provision of trainings for youth mainly for job seekers.

At least 5 years of extensive working experience in conducting ToT trainings, preparation of training materials and in provision of services by NGOs, Public sector, Private sector, marketing, and small business development.

How to Apply

The detailed terms of reference and information on how to apply can be obtained by clicking the following link:

TOR for consultancy RAYEE skill development materials updating_ final -final.docx – Google Docs

  • Both the technical and financial proposals should be in a separate sealed and stamped envelope by writing the name of the specific assignment.
  • 2% withholding tax will be deducted from the consultant fees at the source and will be paid by SNV – Ethiopia, assuming a TIN number and license can be provided.
  • Proposals must be received by SNV Addis Ababa office to the address below no later than 03 February 2023, 4:00 PM.
  • All submissions should be sent to: SNV Ethiopia, Roosevelt St. | On the way from AU to Mexico Square, next to Shebele Clinic; telephone: +251 (0)11 616 6232
  • For any clarification and questions use the following email: egebre@snv.org.

SNV Ethiopia reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

NB. All submissions shall be in hard copy. Soft copy submission will not be accepted.

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