Descriptions
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Background and Context
Swisscontact, supported by the Hilti
Foundation, is undertaking an extended feasibility study to replicate the
PropelA model for Dual Apprenticeship in the construction industry in Tanzania
(as well as in Uganda, while entry points in Zambia have been identified since
August 2024). The intent of this initiative is to build on the experiences of
the Kenyan
PropelA project with the local private sector in the driving seat,
and to scale this up in other suitable contexts in Eastern Africa.
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Objective of the Assignment
The objective of the assignment is to test
the feasibility of replicating the PropelA model (and defining modifications
needed) in the Tanzanian construction sector and to prepare for full project
implementation. Main objectives are as follows:
•
Deepen the analysis of the
Tanzanian construction sector composition and recruiting needs / practices.
•
Deepen the analysis of the
Tanzanian vocational training system (legal framework, detailed actors
mapping), including systemic enablers and constraints.
•
Developing a detailed
stakeholder map, identifying the key players who can have a true stake in such
an initiative, resulting in:
·
Definition of the right trades
and locations for dual Apprenticeship
·
Identification of a shortlist
of highly committed key partners: 20 companies and 1-2 training centres.
•
Showcasing the successful
PropelA model to potential early adopters / key partner
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Process
The feasibility phase consists of
3 stages while after each step a decision is taken to continue or stop the
feasibility study in the respective country. It starts mainly with desks
studies (that can be complemented by selected key informant interviews),
continues with workshops with industry partners and other stakeholders and ends
with developing project design and an inception phase plan. Consultations
workshops (stage 2) are key moments to meet potential industry partners in
person and identify their overall capacity and motivation for co-creating a
PropelA-like project. Further consultation (stage 3) will serve to get an
informal commitment from key actors and might or might not be linked to an exposure
visit to PropelA in Nairobi.
The consultant will support during
stage 1 and 2 with the following task and deliverables (tasks and deliverables
for a possible stage 3 to be defined at a later stage in a separate TOR).
The consultant will report to the
team leader (Roman Troxler) and to the international consultant (tbd.) in his
absence.
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Key Tasks and Deliverables
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Lead desk research, resulting
in an analysis of the Tanzanian vocational training system: legal framework for
dual apprenticeship, financing modalities, detailed actors mapping, including
systemic enablers and constraints.
•
Lead desk research (and
selected key informant interviews if needed) resulting in an analysis of the
construction industry composition, with particular emphasis on plumbing and
electrical: Market dynamics, role of domestic vs. foreign companies, market
shares, role of specialized subcontractors, skills gaps…
•
Lead a Preliminary Stakeholder
Mapping: List of potential partner companies and schools, providing contact
data of the companies executive management / HR
•
Prepare Consultation meetings /
workshop in March/April: Establishing contact with a jointly selected sample of
companies to be met in person, organize agenda, transportation etc.
•
Participate in consultation
meetings together with the international team leader and/or international
consultant
•
Further Partner Capacity
Assessment: Follow-up with key stakeholders, providing additional information
in order to assess the different potential partner’s capacities
Specifically,
this assignment will lead to the following outputs, collectively achieved with
the parties involved.
·
Draft desk report on VET system
and construction industry composition of max. 20 pages (by 9 March)
·
Draft stakeholder mapping (by 16
March)
·
Comprehensive Analytical report
discussing feasibility of dual apprenticeship in the Tanzanian construction
sector, key partners to be involved and needed adaptations to the Kenyan model
(by 5 May)
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Timeframe and duration
The assignment will take place from February to early May,
2025.
Indicatively, the activity and timing breakdown is as
follows;
Activities | Time |
Lead desk research, resulting in an | 5 days, until 9 March 2025 |
Lead desk research (and selected key | 5 days, until 9 March 2025 |
Lead a | 5 days until 16 March |
Prepare Consultation meetings / workshops | 5 days until 29 March (tbc.) |
Participate in consultation meetings (in | 5 days |
Further Partner Capacity Assessment | 5 days |
Total | 30 |
(The
utilisation of these days will be agreed with the team leader and itemised in timesheets.)
The Total Working Day allocation for
these ToR is 30 days.
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Required Qualifications
The external consultant must meet the
following qualification requirements:
·
Experience in working with
donor-funded projects in the area of vocational education and training and
employment (experience with dual VET is an advantage).
·
Good understanding of the
construction industry and network within this industry.
·
Good understanding of
collecting data and report writing
·
Fluency in written and spoken
English, knowing Swahili is a distinct advantage.
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Deadline and Application
All
application must be submitted by email to [email protected]
by 24 February 2025, 5pm EAT.
Valid
applications must include the consultant’s CV (max. 3 pages), a short technical
proposal of max. one page, a budget overview with tariffs inclusive of all
taxes, and at least one example of similar work.
The
submitted applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria.
·
Understanding of the Tanzanian VET system
·
Understanding of the Tanzanian construction industry
·
Relevant experiences of the consultant
·
Budget
No
correspondence will be entered into regarding the outcome of the selection
process.
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CONTACT
For
further questions regarding this term of references or other aspects of this
assignment, please contact [email protected]
