Vacancy: Terms of Reference Sustainable and Decent work Assessment
| Date | 22 Mar 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Job Type | Contractor/Consultant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description | Company Profile SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy, and WASH to local contexts. SNV has an annual turnover of €130 million, over 1,250 staff in more than 25 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence. For more information on SNV, visit our website: www.snv.org Job Description Terms of Reference Sustainable and Decent work Assessment Overview and background The GrEEn Project is a four-year project that contributes to boosting green employment and enterprise opportunities for youth and women in Ghana and directly contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal 8 which seeks to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work. According to the ILO, decent work involves opportunities for work that is productive and delivers a fair income, security in the workplace and social protection for all, better prospects for personal development and social integration, freedom for people to express their concerns, organize and participate in the decisions that affect their lives and equality of opportunity and treatment for all women and men. Decent work sums up the desire of people in their working lives. The Boosting Green Employment and Enterprise Opportunities in Ghana (GrEEn) project is a four-year project implemented in the Ashanti and Western regions of Ghana. Primarily funded by the European Union through its Emergency Trust Fund (EUTF) for Africa, GrEEn is being implemented by SNV Netherlands Development Organisation and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) with a combined budget of EUR 20,600,000. With the overall objective of contributing to addressing the root causes of irregular migration by supporting sustainable and climate-resilient local economies through the creation of green jobs and promoting development in regions of departure, transit, and return for migrants, GrEEn is targeted at women, youth, returnees, and Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). The targeted sectors by SNV include agriculture, renewable energy and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). GrEEn focuses on three specific objectives:
Visit https://snv.org/project/green-boosting-green-employment-and-enterprise-opportunities- ghana for more information As part of promoting development through the creation of sustainable and decent jobs, the project has planned to carry out annual decent work surveys, commencing from year two, to assess the quality and the sustainability of jobs created and/or held by service recipients. Two major groups of respondents/ workers are targeted for the assessment. These include OYE participants and persons employed by SMEs supported by GrEEn and non-, GrEEn-supported SMEs. Objectives of the assignment The objectives of the assignment are the following:
Expected outputs
Focus of the study Number of full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs created: The indicator measures the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs that were created showing aggregates of part-time and full-time jobs. this includes. Part time workers are workers employed on a continuous basis of 6 months and more but whose working time is substantially less than normal (full-8hrs shift) Assess jobs based on ILOs categories and standard measurement criteria as listed below
Study Methodology The study will adopt mixed methods and will be conducted through 1) desk reviews on decent job policies and initiatives in Ghana, 2) a quantitative survey, and 3) a qualitative study with focus group interviews and key informant interviews (KII). The questionnaires for all indicators will be gender- sensitive to ensure that the impact of interventions on youth, women and men disaggregated by sector and region are captured throughout the program. The study will assess both the employers and employees to determine the decency of the jobs created using the ILOs categories and standard measures. The firm or consortium of experts or the individual consultant will be tasked with the delivery of the following:
Deliverables The following deliverables are expected from the consultant: 1. An inception report including an outline and agreed methodology for the assignment Within two (2) weeks of the award of the contract, the consultants will submit an inception report containing a detailed draft work plan for the study. The work plan will include the study design, data sources, methods, and the data analysis plan; draft questionnaires and other data collection instruments; list of potential interviewees and sites to be visited, and proposed selection criteria and/or sampling plan (must include sampling methodology and methods, including a justification of sample size and any applicable calculations); and limitations to the study design. The data analysis plan should clearly describe the team’s approach for analyzing quantitative and qualitative data (as applicable), including proposed sample sizes, specific data analysis tools, and any software proposed to be used, with an explanation of how/why these selections will be useful in answering the research questions for this study. Gender, geography, and role (various market systems participants, government officials, etc.) disaggregation must be included in the data analysis where applicable. The consultant must receive approval of the work plan before beginning fieldwork. The Green Program will review the work plan and provide feedback and comments. 2.In-briefing Within two (2) working days of signing the contract, the study team will meet with the Green team for introductions and to discuss the team’s understanding of the assignment, initial assumptions, research questions, methodology, work plan, and/or adjust the SOW, if necessary. 3.Mid-term briefing and interim meetings The study team will hold a mid-term briefing with Green Team to share progress and any potential challenges and emerging opportunities. The team will also provide Green, with periodic briefings and feedback on the team’s findings, as agreed upon during the in-briefing. If desired or necessary, weekly briefings by phone will be arranged. 4.Exit briefing The study team will hold an exit briefing to discuss the summary of findings and conclusions. This may be held in person or virtually. The study team will consider comments and make necessary revisions. Report preparation The consultants will submit progress reports at the end of each phase of the study. Draft Report: The draft evaluation report must conform with the guidance provided for the final report. The report will address each of the research questions in this SOW and related decent work indicator framework, and any other issues the team considers that can impact the objectives of this study. Green will review and share feedback on the draft. The study team will address feedback/comments and submit a revised final draft report. Green will review and send comments on this final draft report for the consultants to address. Final Study Report The study team will incorporate the final comments and contributors from Green. The final report will include at a minimum the following elements:
6.Timeline and estimated level of effort Period of Performance Work is to be carried out over approximately 12 weeks, beginning on or about April 14, 2023, with fieldwork and draft report completed June 2023 and final report and close out concluding July 2023. The proposed schedule below is a draft and will be updated in collaboration with procurement department before the finalization and implementation of fieldwork.
Required Skills or Experience The study team will consist of experts with good knowledge of the agricultural and agribusiness, socio- economic, and culture. All team members will have extensive experience with collecting and managing large datasets and conducting studies of similar complexity, size, and value The company or team of experts must have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:
How To Apply Application and selection process Proposals must be submitted via email to [email protected] on/before 7th April 2023. Please include “GrEEn Decent Work-Study” in the subject line. Applicants should submit separate technical and financial proposals, in Word, Excel, or pdf. The technical proposal must include:
The financial proposal must include:
Timeline for the request for proposals The table below provides a summary of the timelines with tentative deadlines:
Procedure Contract terms and conditions will be negotiated upon the selection of the winning bidder for this assignment. Firms or consortia with strong proposals may be contacted for interviews before awarding the contract. GrEEn/SNV reserves the right to
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