The Skills Development Fund (SDF) was a pivotal initiative managed and implemented by the Department of Macroeconomic and Fiscal Policy (DMFP) under the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) of the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC). Established through MEF Prakas No.265 SHV-BrK on 12 March 2018, the SDF aims to address industry needs through co-financed skills development projects in collaboration with governmental institutions, industries, training providers, and development partners. To sustain this initiative, the SDF Pilot Project had been institutionalized by Sub-decree No. 97 RNKr.BK dated 18 May 2023 and has been managed by the Board of Directors (BODs) and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The SDF consists of 4 divisions: 1). Public Relations, 2). Monitoring and Evaluation, 3). Skills Development Strategy, and 4). Admin and Finance. The SDF has a vision, and a mission as follows:
Vision: to become the most trusted financing platform for demand-driven and sustainable skills development to support the realization of the 2023 & 2050 visions of the RGC.
Mission: To stimulate pragmatic partnerships between employers and quality training providers.
As of February 23, 2024, the SDF has awarded 126 training projects in priority sectors, totaling approximately 8.4M USD and benefiting 15,938 trainees, including 35% females. Among those, 1011 projects have been completed for the past five years, benefiting 8,800 trainees.
The Skills for Competitiveness Project (S4C), approved by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), complements the SDF's efforts. Under the S4C, the SDF has successfully implemented output 3, focusing on strengthening DMFP's capacity to manage the pilot Skills Development Fund and expanding the program.
Skills for Future Economy Sector Development Program (SFESDP), aligned with Cambodia's Industrial Development Policy and the Law on Investment, aims to modernize and transform Cambodia's industry into a skills-driven economy.
Bid Components
Consulting Firm “Outcome and Impact Assessment on SDF-funded Training Programs”
Career Category:
Consultancy
Location:
Phnom Penh
Purpose of the assignment
The main purpose of this assignment is to assess practical outcomes and overall impacts of SDF-funded training projects and to draw lessons learned for the enhancement of SDF’s vision and mission. Through this assessment, we aim to:
Measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and outcomes of the training projects funded by SDF for the past five years at the trainees, company, and training institution levels.
Assess the overall impacts of the projects, including their contribution to overall competitiveness, changes in perception towards Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), improvement in living standards of program graduates, and community contributions.
Identify lessons learned for future enhancement of the skills development initiatives and provide recommendations for relevant stakeholders.
Scope of the Assessment
This assignment shall cover both outcome and impact assessment of the training projects focusing on various levels and dimensions.
Submission Requirements
The method of selecting the consulting firm will be aligned with the Cost- Quality Selection (CQS) process of the ADB. The interested firms are invited to submit an amplified and detailed expression of interest (EOI) in reply to the advertisement which is posted in the ADB Consultant Management System website by 29 September2024, 11:59 pm (Manila Time).
For further information, please contact Ms. Hai Panhapich Finance & Procurement Assistant / Skills for Future Economy Sector Development Program vai the email provided in the contact details.
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Contact Details
Contact Name
Ms. Hai Panhapich, SDF Finance and Procurement Assistant
