Enhancing opportunities for inclusive labour market integration in the digital sector

Consult for enhancing inclusive labour market integration.

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Overview

Consult for enhancing inclusive labour market integration.

You have:

  • A Master’s degree in ICT or relevant qualifications and work experience; Business Administration; Management; Economics; Livelihoods and Employment; Gender Studies; Social Development, or any related field.
  • 10 years of experience in market studies, feasibility studies, local economic development plans, entrepreneurship, employability, circular economy, resource management and related disciplines.
  • Demonstrated expertise in managing sector studies, market assessments, value chain analysis specifically in digital sector, women economic empowerment, and demand-driven entrepreneurship as well as employability schemes and leading studies and strategies for inclusive economic growth.
  • A clear description of the Individual Consultant ability and proven successful track history in supporting the design and to deliver a clear, structure, and comprehensive evidence-based market study and demand analysis. ‘Success examples’, reporting and evaluation plan should be provided in the technical offer.
  • Language requirements: all deliverables should be in English.

Contract

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Background

To apply for this consultancy assignment, please access below link to view the terms of reference and other related documents.

https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=80659

Duties and Responsibilities

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https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=80659

Competencies

  • Demonstrate integrity by modeling UN values and ethical standards.
  • Promote the vision, mission and strategic in goals of the UNDP
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
  • Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Required Skills and Experience

The technical proposal must annex the CV, project relevant references, and sample publication of the Individual Consultant, meeting the following requirements:

Education:

  • A Master’s degree in ICT or relevant qualifications and work experience; Business Administration; Management; Economics; Livelihoods and Employment; Gender Studies; Social Development, or any related field. A background and experience focusing on Gender is a plus.
  • 10 years of experience in market studies, feasibility studies, local economic development plans, entrepreneurship, employability, circular economy, resource management and related disciplines.
  • Demonstrated expertise in managing sector studies, market assessments, value chain analysis specifically in digital sector, women economic empowerment, and demand-driven entrepreneurship as well as employability schemes and leading studies and strategies for inclusive economic growth.
  • A clear description of the Individual Consultant ability and proven successful track history in supporting the design and to deliver a clear, structure, and comprehensive evidence-based market study and demand analysis. ‘Success examples’, reporting and evaluation plan should be provided in the technical offer.
  • Language requirements: all deliverables should be in English

Technical and financial proposals along with CV & 3 references should be submitted and attached as one file, and without such will not be considered).

(Only Short Listed Candidates will be contacted)

Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of a market study you conducted that resulted in real-world impact? This question assesses your practical experience and ability to apply theoretical knowledge. Discuss a specific project, detailing your role, the methods used, and the outcomes.
Describe a time when you had to analyze data for a feasibility study. What was the outcome? Interviewers want to gauge your analytical skills and results-oriented approach. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure your projects meet inclusivity standards, especially regarding gender empowerment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies have you implemented to enhance employability in your previous projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you outline your approach to conducting a market assessment in the digital sector? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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