Hiring consultancy to carry out a diagnosis of training needs, according to the demand of the job market and preparation/updating of curriculum plans

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Consulting Services for Conducting a Training Needs Assessment Based on Labor Market Demands and the Development and Updating of Curricula for Identified Priority Areas, aligned with the Results of the National Assessment. CONSULTING SERVICES – QUALITY AND COST-BASED SELECTION (QCBS) AO-INEFOP-564929-CS The Government of Angola, through the Ministry of Public Administration, Labor and Social Security (MAPTSS), via the National Institute of Employment and Vocational Training (INEFOP) and with the support of the World Bank, received funding of US$250 million for the implementation of the Angola Youth Employment and Opportunities Project (AYEOP/JOVEM+, P505158), approved by the World Bank's Board of Directors on March 20, 2025, and intends to apply part of this funding to the contracting of consultancy services for conducting a needs assessment based on labor market demands and the development and updating of curricula for identified priority areas, aligned with the results of the national assessment. This consultancy has the general objective of conducting a comprehensive national study on vocational training needs in Angola, including mapping current and projected demand by training area, analyzing the needs of companies by economic sector, assessing the capacities and gaps of existing training centers, analyzing training density by region, identifying areas with the greatest employment potential, projecting employment by sector and province, and formulating recommendations for policies, investments and training targets, as well as developing and updating curricula for identified priority areas, aligned with labor market needs and the results of the national diagnosis. The consultancy is expected to be completed within two (2) months from the start date of services, which is considered to be the time required to complete these tasks. The terms of reference can be obtained at the email address indicated below. The Employment and Opportunities Project for Young People in Angola (AYEOP/JOVEM+) hereby invite eligible companies ("Consultants") to express their interest in providing the Services. Interested consultants should provide information demonstrating that they possess the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services, submitting their expressions of interest, certificates/diplomas and other supporting documents deemed necessary for the application. The consultant must possess the following qual