TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR EMPLOYABILITY SKILL TRAINING

About Light for the World

Light for the World is a global disability and development organization. We empower people with disabilities and enable eye health services in low-income countries. Over the last three decades, we have improved health systems, enabled education for all, and amplified the voices of people with disabilities.

Our programs include:

• Eye Health – preventing blindness and promoting eye health for all.
• Inclusive Education – ensuring children with disabilities receive quality, inclusive education.
• Inclusive Economic Empowerment – ensuring that barriers are removed for men and women with disabilities to access decent work.

We Can Work Programme Brief

The We Can Work program will improve access to dignified and fulfilling work for 1,000,000 young women and men with disabilities in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal over eight years (2023 – 2030).

The program will further employ targeted skills-building and entrepreneurship support interventions for young women and men with disabilities to successfully transition to work.

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to enhance the employability of youth with disabilities by providing comprehensive training, including modules on job search and networking, crafting professional profile, workplace etiquette, resume and cover letter development, as well as interview skills. The training will be conducted in Addis Ababa. The Inclusive Employment Officer and the Employability Consultant will collaborate to deliver these trainings. The inclusion of an Employability Consultant is crucial as they bring specialized expertise in employability training, career coaching, and human resources. This expertise ensures that participants receive high-quality, tailored guidance that directly addresses their individual needs and enhances their prospects in the job market. The consultant’s role is pivotal in providing personalized feedback, conducting mock interviews, and delivering practical training, all of which are essential for achieving the program’s objectives effectively.

Scope of Work

The selected employability training service provider will be responsible for the following:

Job search and networking

1. Conduct Resume and Letter Writing training sessions through
2. Conduct Interview Skills training sessions through
3. Workplace Etiquette

Feeling safe in the workplace

Expected Outputs and Deliverables

The expected outputs and deliverables for the training program include the development of comprehensive training materials, which consist of presentation slides based on the provided modules, as well as templates for resumes and cover letters. A toolkit featuring sample resumes, cover letters, and interview preparation guides to support participants. The training sessions will be conducted in Addis Ababa, targeting participants from both Addis Ababa and Wolayita, and will include mock interview sessions to enhance practical skills. support to help participants achieve their goals.

Duration

The consultancy will take place with an estimated commitment of 8 days.

Qualification and Experiences

• Proven experience in providing employability training.
• Professionals with a background in human resources management and a specific focus on employability training and career coaching are in demand. With over five years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of resume and cover letter writing, as well as interview preparation techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and tailor support to individual participant needs.

Preferred experience working with persons with disabilities.

Desirable: Previous experience conducting similar training for persons with disabilities, demonstrating an understanding of inclusive content delivery methodologies.

Criteria for selecting the best offer

The consultancy firm shall provide technical and financial proposals including the following:

• Description of the consultants, incl. CVs of the suggested team members.
• The technical proposal will include an introduction, work, an understanding of the TOR, clear consultancy work objectives, scope of work, deliverables, methodologies, and approach, work plan, Team composition, Profile of consultancy firm, and other relevant information.
• A detailed approach and methodology for achieving the goal of the assignment.
• A detailed schedule incl. steps to be taken and responsibilities of team members.
• Statement of availability for conducting the assignment.
• Financial offer, incl. professional fees, incl. taxes, and incidentals.