Save the children Development of Vocational Education Training Manuals Consultancy in South Sudan

Save the children

Terms of

reference for Development of

Vocational Education Training (VET) Specific Course Manuals including a

Customised Entrepreneurship Manual for Trainees

Background: Save the children with funding from the

European Union is implementing a three year ‘’Youth Employability and

Participation’’ Project in South Sudan – Lakes state. 

This is an

integrated programme aimed at holistic development of youth through provision

of Business Technical Vocational Education and Training (BTVET), strengthening

institution capacity of state ministry officials, community and CSOs with the

aim of improving employability chances of the deprived youth hence enable to

actively participate in development agenda of the country/state.

 

1200 (600 female) youth are being targeted to

benefit from this Project. Training includes hands on skills training,

simplistic course theories and life skills training; Choice of the trade ranges

from – Masonry, carpentry, welding, hair dressing, beauty and hair dressing

hair cutting, baking, agriculture, Tailoring and computer training.

431(189 females) youth are currently

undergoing training in five trade areas (Vegetable gardening/horticulture,

welding and metal fabrication, Masonry, Carpentry & Joinery, hair dressing

and beauty, hair cutting and tailoring among others and are expected to

graduate in December 2018. 

Courses run for 3 months to 9 months depending on

complexity of the trade. 

In order to meet the project targets, two

delivery modes of training are used;

1.     Institutional based approach (training

more youth in a center using defined curriculum and following agreed calendar. 

2.     Enterprise based mode of training (using

existing and well established local artisans to deliver skills to selected

youth ‘’Jua kali approach’.’

Target beneficiaries of the programme are a heterogeneous group of youth and ranges

from School dropout, youth who cannot read or write, youth/children living in

the streets, youth that have been in contact with law, young parents- boys and

girls and graduates from different level of academic attainment who may have

missed further development chances due to limited resources or lack of

employment opportunities in the in South Sudan.

The project

applies a holistic approach to deliver knowledge and skills to ensure that all

categories of beneficiaries have a chance to receive quality training through

observation, doing and demonstration. VET training, Entrepreneurship training

and business mentorship are the major components of project delivery. 

They are

aimed at developing both practical and business competencies of the youth and

prepare them to become young entrepreneurs with requisite skills to access

employment opportunities, become competitive in the world of workand subsequently venture into gainful

business ventures that would improve their livelihood as well as access to

employment in both rural and urban setups through establishment of SMEs. 

Graduates are also expected to form business working groups after completion of

their training programme. 

Entrepreneurship or entrepreneur ability is thus an

equally important factor contributing to the youth’s ultimate success to grow

an enterprise or business.

In lieu of the

above, SCI – YEP project is seeking to recruit an expert with curriculum

development skills to support in development of a customised VET specific trade

manuals and a complementing customised entrepreneurship manual. 

He/she will

work with VET centre trainers, selected local artisans, CSOs and relevant

stakeholders in the development of   9

VET specific trade guidelines and a simple entrepreneurship training manual.

Both the VET specific guideline and entrepreneurship manual guides will be used

by current VET trainees as well as graduates from VET programs.

Objectives of

the assignment: The main

objective of the assignment is to develop tailor-made guides that will be used

as reference in both the instructional and apprenticeship training programme.

Specific Objectives

·        
To develop VET

specific course guides for the current trade areas

·        
To develop a

customised entrepreneurship manual for training VET trainees

·        
To identify and

promote uptake of best practices across the sector in order to create synergy

amongst VET trainers and VET service providers

·        
To strengthen

capacity of VET trainers in both content and use of the guides through a

Trainer of Trainers (ToT)

Scope of work

Objective	Activity	Outputs
General	Conduct a literature review/desk review of programme documents and any other data  relevant to accomplishing the tasks	Interim Narrative report
Objective 1	·         Solicit innovative information that are industry-driven, through a consultative process with trainer and other key stakeholders in order to expand/improve existing training programme content to meet industry needs.	Innovative information that will guide development of the content for the training programmes.
		Draft copies of VET Specific Course Manuals Masonry, carpentry, welding, beauty & salon, hair cutting, , baking, agriculture, Tailoring and computer training that are currently being taught at the center.
Objective 2	·         Conduct a training needs assessment of trainees at the VET centre ·         Conduct consultative meetings and interviews with employed graduates, enterprise owners, and chamber of commerce traders to identify training gaps. ·         Conduct interviews with relevant government line ministries, Youth Groups, CBOs and CSOs in order to incorporate their views in the training manual ·         Organise focused group discussions with  both VET trainers and trainees	Comprehensive Training Needs Assessment report with a capacity development plan Customised entrepreneurship manual for training VET trainees in entrepreneurship
Objective 3	·         Identify, and document best practises across the sector.	Documented VET Best practises within Save the Children supported programs and other VET service providers
	·         Disseminate and promote uptake of best practices with a view to strengthening and creating synergy across the sector.	Documented VET Best practises are disseminated to VET trainers and other VET service providers through a participatory approach
Objective 4	·         Provide Capacity Building and expertise to VET trainers and VET providers to sharpen their skills in developing and implementing curriculum and capacity building programmes for VET trainees.	Comprehensive ToT training report complete with modalities of cascading training to other trainers and an action plan

Time and Budget

Timing: The duration of

this task shall be 30 working days (6 days per week) from the date of signing

of the contract agreement with SCI South Sudan country office.

Budget:

·        
The consulting organisation/ individual

should prepare a realistic financial proposal/budget

·        
Work plan detailing how he/she will

deliver the task including methodology to be used.

·        
The consultant shall bear all tariffs,

duties and applicable taxes or charges levied at any stage during execution of

the work.

·        
The consultant should also prepare a

precise budget detailing every activity cost.

Terms of

payment

The organisation

will pay 20% of the agreed total sum upon signing of the contract. The

remaining 80% will be paid upon successful completion of the assignment. This

will be approved by MEAL manager and YEP project manager.

Duties and

Taxes

The consultant shall pay all tariffs,

duties, other taxes or charges levied by the government of South Sudan at any

stage during the execution of this assignment.

Required

Qualifications

Potential services providers should meet the

following criteria:

·        
A person/team

with proven track record of conducting and leading curriculum development

process (CV’s to be attached);

·        
Documented

experience in Teacher training, Coaching and Mentorship

·        
Support

documentation should include evidence of successful curriculum development

projects completed particularly those developed for a similar heterogeneous

target group;

·        
Knowledge of and

experience in entrepreneurship will be an added advantage

·        
Strong business

skills, as well as analytical and project management skills; and

·        
Degree in education;

preferably in Technical Vocational Education and Training

·        
Knowledge of local language will be an added advantage

Ethics,

Safeguarding and Code of Conduct

As the consultant(s) will be working on behalf of Save the Children they

will be required to adhere to the Child Safeguarding Policy and ethical

guidelines. The consultant will receive a briefing on and sign Save the

Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy. The consultant will make clear to all

participating stakeholders especially children of all ages that they are under

no obligation to participate in the evaluation. 
 

All participants will be assured that there will be no negative

consequences  if  they 
choose  not  to 
participate.  The consultant must

obtain informed consent  from  all 
participants,  including  children 
and  their caregiver  if 
a  child  is 
to  be  interviewed. 

The consultant must receive

prior permission for taking and use of visual still/ moving images for specific

purposes, i.e., ‘for evaluation report and presentations.  The consultant will assure the participants

the anonymity, confidentiality and will assure the visual data is protected and

used for agreed purpose only.

Applicants Shall

As the consultant(s)

will be working on behalf of Save the Children they will be required to adhere

to the Child Safeguarding Policy and ethical guidelines. 

The consultant will

receive a briefing on and sign Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy. 

The consultant will make clear to all participating stakeholders especially

children of all ages that they are under no obligation to participate in the

evaluation.   

All participants will be

assured that  there  will 
be  no  negative 
consequences  if  they 
choose  not  to 
participate.   

The consultant must

obtain informed consent  from  all 
participants,  including  children 
and  their caregiver  if 
a  child  is 
to  be  interviewed.

The consultant must receive

prior permission for taking and use of visual still/ moving images for specific

purposes, i.e., ‘for evaluation report and presentations.  

 The consultant will assure the participants

the anonymity, confidentiality and will assure the visual data is protected and

used for agreed purpose only.

Note; SCI will

cater for air cost to and from Juba only, stationary and accommodation of lead

consultant while in the field.

We need to keep children safe so our

selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from

abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including

background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

How to Apply