TVET - Consultancy Study at The Pharo Foundation

Research

• Undertake a desk review of relevant literature including but not limited to government strategies for TVETs, existing regulations, key growth/priority sectors, available statistics and stakeholders.
• Map out the key stakeholders in the TVET sector; i.e. regulators, colleges, employers, financers, NGOs, foundations etc. Key existing TVET partnerships/projects should also be highlighted, e.g. MasterCard foundation and KCB foundation.
• Undertake a situation analysis and establish the number of TVET schools (public and private), student capacity, key TVET courses offered, duration of courses and fees charged, challenges faced by TVET colleges etc.
• Identify key industry sectors and assess their workforce needs. Specific focus should be on emerging TVET career pathways such as coding, e-mobility, machine learning, robotics, green energy and others. The analysis should offer data on the existing market size, the number of jobs in the sector, approximate wages paid to workers and the demand for new workers and the projections for future growth.
• Collate data on the traditional TVETs, e.g. automotive engineering, plumbing, welding etc. and compare to the data gathered for point 3.

Strategic recommendation

• Evaluate the different TVET models (e.g. classroom only, integrated with industries) and durations (1 year, 2 years, 3 years) and make an analysis of the pro’s and con’s for different models and approaches. This section shall help Pharo to determine the strategy for the training programmes run in our vocational training institutions.
• Based on the findings of 4. And 5. propose the focus areas for vocational training courses to be offered at Pharo TVETs.
• Research and propose potential partners for collaboration to develop a curriculum and the roadmap towards accreditation.
• Prepare an implementation roadmap with high-level proposals on key annual milestones business development strategies, target number of students enrolled, estimated graduation rates, flexible learning paths, dual learning, industry alignment strategies, apprenticeship programs, managing the negative perceptions of TVET as a viable career, strategic entrepreneurship support for graduates (e.g. access to credit, financing of tools/equipment, franchise partnerships etc.).

Scope of Work

The consultant will undertake the following tasks:

 Literature Review:

• Conduct a comprehensive review of existing literature, reports, and studies related to TVET.

Stakeholder Consultation:

• Engage with key stakeholders, including government agencies, established TVET schools and funding partners.

Field Research:

• Conduct field visits to major private TVET institutions and explore their models to generate revenue and operate the institute.

Sector Review

• To assess the existing sector.

Challenges Identification:

• Identify and analyze the major challenges.

Opportunities Analysis:

• Explore potential opportunities for growth and development.

Recommendations:

• Develop strategic recommendations to address the identified challenges and leverage the opportunities. These recommendations should be actionable, realistic, and tailored to the local context.

Reporting:

• Prepare a comprehensive report detailing the findings of the study, including an executive summary, methodology, key findings, and recommendations.

Expected Deliverables

The consultant is expected to deliver the following:

• Inception Report: An initial report outlining the study plan, methodology, and timeline.
• Final Report: A comprehensive report that includes all findings, analysis, and recommendations.
• Presentation: A PowerPoint presentation summarising the key findings and recommendations for dissemination to stakeholders.

Application Requirements

• The consultant will work under the supervision of the Country Director.
• The consultant should possess the following qualifications and experience:
• Over 10 years work experience in the TVET sector as either an owner, CEO, consultant etc
• University degree or equivalent.
• Training or working experience in any engineering specialization is an advantage.