Tracer and Labor Market Study

Source: World Bank — Ethiopia Education and Skills for Employability Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Education and Skills for Employment (EASE) Project

Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE)

Name of Project: Education and Skills for Employment (EASE) Project

Project ID No: P177881

Loan No. /Credit No.: IDA-74200

Assignment Title: Consultant to Conduct Tracer Study, Labor Market Assessment, and

TVET Teacher Capacity Building (EASE project).

The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received finance from the World Bank toward the cost of  Strengthening public polytechnics for improved labor market outcomes of the  EASE project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for: Consultancy Services to Conduct Tracer Study, Labor Market Assessment, and TVET Teacher Capacity Building. The objective of hiring the firm is to:

• Conduct a detailed tracer study to assess the employment outcomes of graduates from the 24 selected TVET colleges, disaggregated by gender, region, IDP status, and disability.
• Undertake a comprehensive labor market assessment to identify key skills gaps, emerging occupational demands, and sectoral opportunities, with particular attention to green and digital skills.
• Deliver a targeted capacity-building program for TVET teachers on the design, implementation, and application of tracer studies and labor market assessments, with a focus on how these tools can be used to enhance pedagogical effectiveness.

The consulting services (“the Services”) deliverables would include: (i)A clear, evidence-based picture of the employment outcomes of TVET graduates.(ii) Identification of key gaps and opportunities in Ethiopia’s labor market, particularly in priority growth sectors.(iii) Enhanced capacity among TVET teachers to understand and apply labor market and tracer data to improve teaching and learning.(iv)Actionable policy and program recommendations to strengthen the EASE project’s impact on youth employability.

The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be obtained by e-mailing the address given below.

The EASE project is structured around three key components: strengthening public polytechnics, promoting skills for jobs through short-term training programs, and enhancing system-level information, coordination, and policy implementation capacity.

The project is seeking eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: (i) Core business and years in business; (ii) Relevant Experience in the field of assignment; and (iii) technical and managerial competence of the firm in labor market and tracer studies.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” (“Procurement Regulations”), dated July 2016 and revised in September 2023, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours:

• Monday- Thursday 8:00 am-12:00 pm to 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm
• Friday: 8:00 am -11:30 am to 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
• Saturday 8:00 am- 12:00 pm

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, courier, or by e-mail) before July 27, 2025.

The submittals should be presented in English.

The address referred to above is:

Ministry of Labor and Skills

Around Lamberet bus station Opposite to Ministry of Mines, Near to Federal Technical Institute former Federal TVET Agency 5th floor room no 503.

Contact phone No: +251911785161

Email:  haftomease@gmail.com/ betinatan3n51729@gmail.com