Recruit project management- PES Analyst
Source: World Bank — Urban Productive Safety Net and Jobs Project
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES -INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)
GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA
Position Public Employment Services (PES) Analyst / Expert / Consultant
Organization: Ministry of Labor and Skills
Project: Urban Productive Safety Net and Jobs Project
Location: Addis Ababa
Duration: One Year (with possibility of extension upon satisfactory performance of the Consultant)
Salary: As per the Ministry of Finance the channel one salary scale
Reference No.: ET-MOLS-291139-CS-INDV
Background
The Ministry of Labour and Skills (MoLS) is a public and federal institution established under the newly proclamation in Ethiopia since 2021, with a mandate to govern, monitor, and coordinate all government and non-government efforts in labour and skills.
The MoLS works specifically on:
- Identifying and designing new labour and skills opportunities;
- Building a coordination-platform for all labour and skills initiatives in Ethiopia;
- Developing and implementing sectorial labour and skills strategies;
- Formulating and adopting policies that favour job creation, private sector development, and the bridging of skill mismatch in the Ethiopian Labour Market.
MoLS, in collaboration with the Ministry of Urban Development and Infrastructure (MoUDI) and the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs (MoWSA), is currently implementing the Urban Productive Safety Net and Jobs Project (UPSNJP). UPSNJP builds on the successful Urban Productive Safety Net Project (UPSNP), which has been rolled out in 11 cities throughout the country. UPSNP’s objective is to improve the income of targeted households and establish urban safety net mechanisms through public works and livelihood support. The UPSNJP builds on the UPSNP by expanding the number of cities covered through the urban safety net mechanisms as well as strengthen social services to the urban poor and destitute.
This component supports key elements of Ethiopia’s National Plan for Job Creation, through fostering the development of human capital (Subcomponent 2.1) and strengthening labor market intermediation (Subcomponent 2.2). Through active involvement of the MOLS in both subcomponents, the component will closely follow the road map envisioned under the national plan and seeks to institutionalize the project into wider systemic changes. The proposed interventions are based on rigorous research on urban labor markets in Ethiopia and in line with international best practices (see section II.F for lessons learned).[1]
Subcomponent 2.1: Provide a First Work Experience for Less Educated Urban Youth (US$65.8 million equivalent)
This subcomponent seeks to address key obstacles to labor market integration of young, less educated adults by providing a first work experience in the form of six-month apprenticeships in up to 11 cities. Certain obstacles to enter the labor market are particularly apparent for certain demographic groups, and the project will therefore target youth with a high school diploma or lower qualifications. Through apprenticeships, youth are expected to learn valuable soft and technical skills. The apprenticeship combined with soft skill training, basic digital literacy training, job search support, and certification at the end of the program are designed to substantially improve labor market prospects and signaling ability of the young beneficiaries. The apprentices will work 22 days per month for six months and receive a stipend of $2 per day, which will continue for three more months after successfully completing the apprenticeship to help with job search. This model is currently being piloted under the UPSNP in Addis Ababa, and lessons from this pilot will be used to scale up the intervention under the UPSNJP.
The program has distinct features that together will provide a multifaceted approach to build skills and provide firms with potential apprentices:
- Selection of apprentices and firms will consist of several stages of registration, matching, interviews, and final selection, ensuring a high value proposition to apprentices and firms. Interested firms will be screened for their suitability for offering apprenticeships, including considerations of occupational health and safety (OHS) as well as Gender-Based Violence.
- Life skills, digital, and job search training will be provided through government entities and third parties as required based on a harmonized curriculum to guide potential beneficiaries in workplace behaviors, develop basic digital literacy skills, and strengthen their job search ability.
- Apprenticeships will be offered by private and public sector firms (MSMEs and large firms). A work and training plan will be required for each apprentice which will be supervised by a firm mentor and by local OSSCs. Successful apprentices and firms will receive a certificate of completion.
- Firms that successfully participate in the apprenticeship program and have potential for job intensive growth will be able to participate in a matching grant competition. This will be organized by the MoLS in collaboration with private sector representatives, building on successful models in Nigeria and elsewhere.
Subcomponent 2.2. Strengthen Employment and Intermediation Services
Effective labour market intermediation and employment services represent a necessary component of a well-functioning labour market, in which workers can explore and develop their full economic potential. The Government of Ethiopia is currently working on a comprehensive reform of Public Employment Services (PES) to support the job search process and improve job readiness in Ethiopia.
The reform involves the establishment of a new PES structure with three levels of hierarchy: National Employment Agency, clusters/regional offices and job centres. The job centres will act as a single-window of service delivery for all job seekers either (i) looking for wage-employment or (ii) aiming to start their enterprises or (iii) looking for employment overseas, and in addition, the job centres will provide (iv) services for employers.
The PES reform is composed of two components: rural and urban component. The urban component of the reform is being implemented starting from February 2021. The implementation of the urban component will be done in two phases: the inception phase and the scale-up phase. The core part of the inception phase will be the establishment of 15 job centres and 3 clusters/regional offices as a pilot in order to test different models of service delivery, reporting lines, and monitoring. The offices will be build using the existing infrastructure and human resources mainly of One Stop Service Centers (OSSC) and other offices where appropriate. The pilot will last for 18 months and will be subsequently evaluated using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. The information collected during the pilot and through the evaluation will be used to inform the design of the scale-up phase.
To maximize program effectiveness, careful attention will be paid to the selection of participating youth and firms, and participants will be provided with necessary support including relevant training and stipends. The selection of beneficiaries will be based on multiple rounds of screening and interviews. Beneficiaries will be provided with financial support through stipends as part of the project. Participating firms will be selected based on suitability for providing apprenticeships and will be monitored throughout the course of the program by private sector associations to ensure adherence to work plans and relevant safeguards. To ensure successful matches between beneficiaries and firms, matching algorithms based on innovative tools including profiling surveys and behavioral games will be used.[2]
About the Role
The PES Analyst / Expert / Consultant will support the MoLS as a member of the management team responsible for supervising the establishment and operations of the pilot job centres and clusters/regional offices. He/she will support the Project Manager in coordinating different partners to ensure that offices have the required infrastructure, equipment and human resources to begin operations within a pre-specified timeline. Subsequently, the analyst will support the monitoring of the operations of the job centres to ensure effective and efficient service delivery, including by monitoring the process of service delivery, reporting and communication mechanisms within and between the offices, communication with clients, data collection processes etc. The Analyst will provide inputs as requested by the Project Manager. In addition, he/she is expected to provide just-in-time analytical advice on sub component 2.1 under the project as well. He/she will participate in meetings with MoLS and other stakeholders as required.
Expected Deliverables
The mission of the Analyst / Expert is to support the Project Manager in supervising the implementation of the pilot of 18 job centres and 3 clusters/regional offices. This includes:
- Contribute to the development of an implementation plan for the pilot job centres and clusters/regional offices, prepared in cooperation with MoLS.
- Prepare all necessary TORs, specifications for job centre design and infrastructure.
- Support the supervision of the preparatory phase (i.e., before opening the offices (refurbishment and procurement, recruitment and training, setting up the communication channels and reporting mechanisms, communication campaigns etc.).
- Support the supervision of the job centres during the service-delivery phase (service delivery to clients, reporting mechanism within and between offices, information collection, performance evaluation etc.).
- Contribute to the preparation of monthly reports on work accomplished, identification of problems and issues to be addressed and proposing corrective actions.
- Contribute to the preparation of written financial outputs, e.g. statements, projections etc.
- Contribute for the development and functionality of the Youth Employment MIS, and Labor Market Information System (LMIS).
- Prepare operational documents, manuals and guidelines.
- Support the project evaluation team by providing any information required.
- Contribute to developing a scale-up plan based on the learnings from the pilot.
- Perform other duties as assigned by MoLS.
Requirements
Academic specialization:
- A Master’s degree in business administration, management, economics, sociology, social science or a related field required.
Experience:
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in public employment services, youth employment and job creation.
- Experience in implementing activities related to the labour market and social protection desired.
- Previous experience as public employment services specialist, youth employment specialist or similar positions with a strong reputation for developing excellent collaborative working relationships with Government Ministries and development partners.
- Strong analytical skills in economic and social dimensions of development, and basic understanding of Ethiopia’s economic and labor market policies.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a strong set of personal values.
Language:
- Fluent written and oral communications skills in English and Amharic required.
Other skills:
- Software: Proficiency in standard word processor, spreadsheet editor, and presentation applications such as Microsoft Office required.
- Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work in an intercultural environment required.
- Client orientation: Ability to advise, influence and promote consensus among different stakeholders in the face of conflicting demands or directions required.
Evaluation Criteria
The following evaluation criteria will be used to select the procurement specialist:
A. Educational Background – 20 %
B. General Work Experience - 20 %
C. Work experience in project management – 60 %
- Experience in youth employment, public employment services and job creation projects—20%
- Experience in apprenticeship and first work experience placements - 20%
- Experience in projects related to OSSCs, youth centres and public employment services offices (PESOs) - 20%
Management Procedures
Contractually, the PES Analyst / Expert / Consultant will be accountable to the Ministry of Labor and Skills to whom all reports and deliverables as per the TOR should be submitted. MoLS will also be responsible for all payments to the consultant once the work is accepted and cleared for payment.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, by e-mail) by November 28, 2023 on or before 4:00 pm Addis Ababa time (afternoon).
The Ministry of Labor and Skillds
Urban Productive Safety Nets and Jobs Project (UPSNJP)
Attn: Ato Alexander Endale: procurement & Finance executive office
Ato Yilkal Anteneh: procurement specialist
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Lam Beret Buss Station area, near to Ethiopian Technical and Vocational Training Institute,
The Ministry of Labor and Skill, Finance and Procurement Executive office, floor 4
Tel: +251116-671-425
E-mail: Alexander Endale: alexendalelemma@gmail.com
Yilkal Anteneh: aleyilkalpsnp@gmail.com
[1] World Bank. 2018. Integration: A New Approach to Youth Employment Programs, General Guidelines for Project Teams.
[2] A World Bank team that has been piloting such a tool in South Africa will also support the piloting and possible rollout of a matching tool for this project.
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