Consultancy To Facilitate Workshop on Recognition of Prior Learning for Agricultural Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ATVET) Providers
Job Description
Accelerating Change Through InnoVation in Agricultural TVET (ACTIVATE) Terms of Reference Assignment Title: Consultancy to facilitate workshop on Recognition of Prior Learning for Agricultural Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ATVET) Providers Position Location: Ghana Reports to: Institutional Capacity Building Specialist Contract term: 11 days World University Service of Canada (WUSC) The World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is one of Canada’s leading non-profit international development organizations, committed to building a more equitable and sustainable world. Our vision is a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world for youth. It is a world in which all young people, especially women and refugees, are empowered to secure a good quality of life for themselves, their families, and their communities. We work with a diverse network of students, volunteers, institutions, governments, and businesses to improve education, economic, and empowerment opportunities for youth, and to improve the lives of millions of disadvantaged people around the world. Accelerating Change Through InnoVation in Agricultural TVET (ACTIVATE) The Accelerating Change Through InnoVation in Agricultural TVET (ACTIVATE) program is a 5-year project funded by the Mastercard Foundation, which aims to improve the well-being and resilience of young women and men by strengthening an industry-led demand-driven Agriculture Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ATVET) system nationwide in Ghana. Using an inclusive market systems approach, the program blends education and skills training while building collaboration and linkages among key stakeholders such as public and private actors, academia, and agriculture value chain actors. Over the course of five years, this program will respond to key challenges facing the Agriculture and Adjacent sectors (defined as sectors that are directly or indirectly aligned with agriculture such as ICT and logistics) including: Low quality of ATVET instruction, curriculum and equipment/infrastructure; Non-alignment of new TVET policies and reforms across ministries; Lack of ATVET engagement with industry to understand their human resource needs; Poor business skills among young people and insufficient entrepreneurship support to the diverse needs of agripreneurs; Insufficient management capacity of ATVET providers, regulators and support organizations The project will reduce gender specific barriers, elevate the voice and aspirations of youth and integrate a strong inclusivity lens, with respect to gender and disability
Requirement(s)
Strong understanding of RPL policies and practices, especially in the context of TVET. Familiarity with the regulatory environment of TVET in Ghana, particularly the role of CTVET. Excellent research and analytical skills for conducting desk reviews and developing conceptual frameworks. Experience in developing training materials and facilitating workshops for diverse stakeholders. Proficiency in report writing, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively. Proposal Content Proposals from Consultants should include the following information (max 5 pages excluding annexes, cover page and table of content): A brief on the consultant’s understanding of the assignment Technical proposal with clear methodology of conducting the assignment, A table with list of past experiences/work in similar studies or assignments A table detailing the summary experience of the team in relation to the assignment A Summary CV (max 2 pages) of consultant attached to the technical proposal (annex). Draft schedule of activities and responsibilities assigned to the consulting team (where applicable) Financial proposal (in Ghana Cedis) with notes on each budget item, detailing fees and reimbursable expenses (separate from the technical proposal). Please note that workshop costs (venue, conference package, accommodation, participants travel reimbursement) will be paid directly by WUSC and should therefore not be included in the financial proposal. Submission To apply please submit a technical and financial proposal meeting the above requirements, and a best estimate of the level of effort required to deliver services, to wuscghanaoffice@wusc.ca (mailto:wuscghanaoffice@wusc.ca) by 21st October, 2024. Indicate in the email subject line “Consultancy to facilitate workshop on Recognition of Prior Learning for Agricultural Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ATVET) Providers”
