Market Assessment Consultant

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR THE LABOR MARKET ANALYSIS IN DUHOK

This market assessment is a part of the flourishing together project that is being implemented as a consortium among 3 local organizations (HOCA, PIP, BWA) funded by TF-Iraq. And this particular activity is led by HOCA and must be implemented in Duhok city.
Background on the Organization

Our vision: A world of equality, coexistence, and social justice, where people are protected and live with dignity.

 Our mission: Developing society towards a civil and just society.

Our values: Humanity, Neutrality, Impartiality, Independence, Equality, and Transparency.

Background information/context on HOCA: Humanity started from a group of young people who witnessed the displacement of thousands of people from inside and outside of Iraq to the country and decided to be the hand of support these vulnerable people needed. Holding “Humanity” in heart and action, the team supported thousands of vulnerable people from the refugees, internally displaced people, and the host communities. Its founders are comprised of enthusiastic youth with leadership skills who had recognized the need for professional programs that are based on needs assessments and implemented with passion.

1.     PURPOSE OF THE Market Assessment

 Objectives

 Objective 1:

To conduct a labor market analysis by market sectors in the Duhok city ( Hai Askari downside) area specifically and identify market gaps and employment opportunities focused on adult and young people in socially vulnerable families/households.

 Objective 2:

With the support of HOCA, the consultant will conduct a needs assessment, aspiration, and employability skill level in socially vulnerable families and youth, with the results forming an integral part of the Market analysis.

 Objective 3:

Following the results of the needs and labor market analysis, identify key program components that will serve as guidelines for the development of the Economic Empowerment Program for families and youth.

2.     Location and official travel involved

 The Consultant will organize its own time in its own facilities during the time of engagement, which will be no longer than 15 business days.  The Consultant will be required to travel to other locations.

 3.     The Consultant will provide the following:

Desk research to identify required additional labor force within the market, market gaps, and companies that practice employment support programs such as internship, temporary or permanent employment, as well as business development support.

1. Conduct needs assessment, aspiration and employability skill level of socially vulnerable families and youth (in collaboration with HOCA)
2. Conduct semi-structured interviews (in collaboration with HOCA based on the number of employment opportunities in each sector) with key stakeholders within the trade, government, NGOs and private sector associations.
3. Facilitate meetings with Duhok chambers of commerce Chambers of Economy, business associations, and NGOs to determine the current job market situation in different parts of Duhok, with a focus on local communities.
4. Prepare a list and information on potential labor market partners (in collaboration with HOCA) who could provide employment opportunities for the targeted beneficiaries and organizations; provide employment services (linkage with employers or employment agencies, training institutes of specific sectors, websites, and contact information of those organizations).
5. Following the results of the conducted analysis, propose programmatic interventions and strategies for strengthening the capacities of targeted groups of families and youth, which would be guidelines for the development of the Economic Empowerment Program for families and youth.
6. Submission of the final report with recommendations and strategies.

 4.     Experience and skills set required

1. Master’s degree in a relevant thematic area or an equivalent practical experience in the related field;
2. Proven previous experience in development/empowerment and youth employment/livelihoods;
3. Demonstrated experience in conducting program baselines, evaluations, research for programs/projects in the respective sector;
4. Experience working on studies with projects of similar size and scope;
5. Evidence of having written a full evaluation report, including methodology and data analysis, with recommendations;
6. Experience managing data collection and quality control;
7. Experience designing quantitative and/or qualitative studies – whichever is relevant to the study design;
8. Background training or equivalent practical experience in Research, Monitoring and Evaluation.

Expected Deliverables

5.     HOCA expects the following deliverables to be provided:

1. Analysis of the labor market that will contain: identified gaps and wage and self-employment opportunities focused on socially vulnerable families and youth; needs assessment of socially vulnerable families and youth; identified key program components that will serve as guidelines for the development of the Economic Empowerment Program for families and youth.

 (The document should include: Table of Content; Abbreviations; Abstract; Introduction; Purpose and objectives of evaluation; Target community socioeconomic status, Methodology; Findings; Recommendations and Attachments: list of employment service providers, Business development service providers and contact information)

2. Report on completion of the task submitted in English and local language.

 Timeline

In order to perform all scheduled tasks, an independent Consultant shall be hired for the period (15th March 2023 -30^th March 2023 ). The consultant will prepare and implement the work plan in consultations and with the support of relevant HOCA staff.

* The timeframe can be changed in consultation with the relevant HOCA staff.

 Status updates/reporting

All documents should be written in English (Latin alphabet, A4 format, Times new roman, font size: 12).

 The Consultant shall provide the below status updates for the duration of the services:

• Weekly progress update with the project team.

 Acceptance

• Analysis of the labor market – to be accepted by the Project Board within 15 days of the delivery date
• Report on completion of the task – to be accepted by Project Board within 15 days of the delivery date

 General assumptions and dependencies

 HOCA will provide the Consultant with all relevant information.

HOCA will actively cooperate with the Consultant in collecting information from directories and targeted beneficiaries.

 Payment information

The consultant must indicate the prices he/she is offering to HOCA as part of the contract, including the currency in the Bidding Response document as well as Request for Quotation if applying on behalf of a company or organization. Provide a narrative clarification of each budget activity, demonstrating how they relate to the proposed methodology and work plan. The budget headings and specific budget lines are obligatory within the proposed budget.

*Note: Include only consultancy fees and task-related travel costs (if any).

 40% of the total cost payable within five days of satisfactory submission of the brief report after conducting a labor market assessment.

60% of the total cost payable within 15 days of satisfactory submission of the final report.

 The Fees include all costs, overheads, and expenses, including travel, subsistence, and accommodation.

How to submit your offer

Please submit the mentioned documents in the request for quotation to the following email address.

Tender@humanityngo.org

Please mention “Market Assessment” in the subject of your email

The closing date for bid submissions is on 11^th Mach 2023.

We thank you in advance for your effort and interest in working with HOCA.