PRO-HEALTH INTERNATIONAL
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR CONSULTANT FOR VOCATIONAL SKILLS ACQUISITION TRAINING
DEADLINE: 28TH AUGUST, 2020
INTRODUCTION
Pro-Health International (PHI) is a non-Profit, non-Governmental organization
supporting Health and Development work in Nigeria.
Pro-Health International is currently leading a 5-year USAID Funded local partners capacity strengthening project known as Integrated Child Health and Social Services Award (ICHSSA4)in consortium with Catholic Relief Services (CRS).
The ICHSSA4 project is designed to scale up care and support for OVCS and their care givers in Bauchi and Adamawa State.
Vocational Skills acquisition training in selected Communities of Adamawa and Bauchi states
Purpose and Objective
The objective of the Vocational Skills acquisition trainings is to provide theoretical and hands-on practical trainings on various vocational skills for beneficiaries of ICHSSA4 project. The trades that trainees will lean are those that have significant market demand around their local economy or environment and not traditional skills/trades with limited market share. The trainees are mostly adolescents and therefore the choice of skills should be both marketable and attractive person in this life stage.
Preference will be given to trades that have short training duration, relatively low start-up capital without compromising the factor of market demand.
Scope and Geographical Coverage
The training will be conducted in both rural and peri-urban communities in the 14 LGAS in Adamawa state (Fufore, Girei, Guyuk, Hong, Jada, Mayo-Belwa, Michika, Mubi South, Mubi North, Shelleng, Song, Toungo, Yola South, Yola North) and 19 LGAS in Bauchi state (Bauchi, Dass, Jamaare, Katagum, Misau, Shira, Tafawa Balewa, Toro, Zaki, Alkaleri, Bogoro, Dambam, Darazo, Gamawa, Ganjuwa, Giade, Itas Gadau, Kirfi, Ninge). Atotal of 2000 adolescents will participate in the training across these LGAS
Approach and Methodology
The Consultant should propose the detailed approach and methodology that will
ensure the safety of the trainees, transfer of soft skills including financial education, off taking of trainee’s products or market linkage post-training; environmental sustainability, capacity to simultaneously deploy multiple Master Trainers in different locations; regular attendance by trainees.
Required Qualifications
PHI seeks expressions of interest from Consultant(s) with the following
skills/qualifications in conducting Vocational Skills acquisition trainings. Key
requirements of the Consultant(s) include;
-At least 5-10 years relevant experience and proven expertise in conducting
vocational and Technical Vocational Entrepreneurial Training (TVET) and job
placement. Relevant specific experience with conducting these types of training in Northeast Nigeria is highly desirable.
-Proof of implementing similar assignments for reputable organizations including
NGOS, government institutions Affiliation with tertiary institutions for the accreditation and certification of trainees will be desirable
-Excellent networking skills with private and public sector institutions;
-Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to conduct discussions with a
diverse group of people
-Ability to conduct on-site training in communities where most of the trainees
reside
-Willingness and ability to travel to rural communities in Northeast Nigeria and
work in a complex and security-sensitive environment. Proficiency in local
language(s) in the area is desirable.
Timeline
The training is expected to be completed within a period of 40 calendar days from the date the contract is signed.
All applications should include the following:
-Certificate of registration/incorporation, memorandum and articles of
association and valid Tax clearance certificate including Tax Identification
Number (TIN)
-Vendor must be a licensed/authorized vendor for services to be rendered (please provide supporting documentation).
-Company profile (briefly reflecting the core competencies, key management
personnel and clearly stating the physical verifiable office address, mobile
number and e-mail address).
-Track record-past performance references from previous clients.
-Vendors must include corporate capacity and technical capability.
-Applicable government taxes will be deducted prior to making payments for services rendered.
Note: all bids should be Submitted in sealed envelopes and addressed lo
The Procurement Committee
Pro-Health International
Plot 49, Cadastral B09 (Directly behind Lake View Homes Phase 1 JabiAbuja).
Direct all enquiries via email to:
prohealthbidsenquiries@gmail.com
Closing date for the submission of bids is 2:00 pm WAT on August 28th, 2020.
