consulting Services for Construction Skills Training-through Framework Agreement

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT – FIRMS SELECTION) The Ministry of Labor and Skills Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Education and Skill for Employability Project (EASE) – P177881 Credit No. 7420 -ET Assignment Title: Short-term Training for Youth in Construction and Core Employability Skills Reference No. ET-MOLS-556908-CS-QBS Background The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Ethiopia Education and Skills for Employability (EASE) project that intends to apply part of the proceeds for training services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include provision of short-term training on specific to Training on Construction and Core Employability Skills target youth that will lead to employment. A Performance Based Payment Scheme (PBPS) will make payments to providers linked to enrolment, training, employment, and retention metrics of training participants. The purpose of this program is to link youth into both self and wage employment by equipping them with relevant Construction and Core Employability Skills that close the gap between employer workforce needs and the skills of the current workforce. Objectives of the Assignment This call for proposals solicits applications for the Skill for Jobs development component/ Education and Skills for Employability (EASE) project. The purpose of this project is to place youth into employment by equipping them with relevant construction skills that close the gap between employer workforce needs and the skills of the current workforce. The project goals include aligning training programs with the real-time needs of employers and industries, acquiring valuable, sought-after skills, and providing a platform for career advancement to ultimately place youth into better job opportunities. Specifically, the call aims to: Equip youth with relevant construction skills along with soft and employability skills,...