Consultancy Services: Call for Expression of Interest to onboard an Implementing Partner to conduct the AICS_MDP Climate Entrepreneurship Training Activity 1620 views

CEI Reference number:  CEI-2024-001

Clarification Request Deadline: 24 September 2024

Application Deadline: 15 October 2024

Notification of Results: 22 October 2024

IOM aims to provide tailored Climate smart and climate resilient entrepreneurship training for 100 Gambian  youth to enhance their economic development and social resilience. The trainings are expected to take place in all five  administrative regions (Banjul, Kanifing, Lower River, Central River, and Upper River). The implementing partner is  therefore expected to have strong operational network in The Gambia to be successfully able to deliver project  activities in line with the expected results. 

 Sector(s) and area(s) of specialization 

The Implementing Partner is expected to have experience and expertise in the following key areas: 

• Design, development and roll-out of climate-smart entrepreneurship training 
• Business development support for youth in climate-smart ventures and nature-based livelihoods. • Knowledge of climate change, green technologies, and sustainable development practices. 

 Project Background 

The Gambia is highly vulnerable to the impact of climate change and environmental degradation. Changes in  temperatures, annual precipitation patterns, and the frequency and severity of certain weather events, combined with  existing environmental, social, and economic vulnerabilities, are undermining Gambia’s food, water, and economic  security. This is causing loss of livelihoods, destabilizing rural communities, and fueling rural-urban migration. The 2023  UN Gambia Common Country Analysis (CCA) reports that climate change and environmental degradation poses a  threat and serves as an obstacle to The Gambia’s efforts to achieve the SDGs have increased the frequency and severity  of disasters. 

Keeping in view this national priority, IOM The Gambia is implementing the project “Promoting Intra-Regional Labour  Migration for Local Development in West African Countries” funded by the Italian Agency for Development  Cooperation. The overall objective of the project is to support efforts of the Government of The Gambia, specifically  the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment to strengthen the socio-economic development 

and mobility of youth in rural and border regions of the Gambia. In alignment with national priorities as outlined in  the National Employment Policy and its Action Plan 2022-2026, promote safe, orderly and regular mobility, both within  and across borders, while ensuring a balance between labour supply and labour demand to support youth employment  and income generation. 

IOM The Gambia aims to work with an Implementing Partner having strong operational presence in The Gambia to  provide climate smart and climate resilient entrepreneurship training for youth. 

Expected Results 

Key results expected from this partnership include: 

1. Providing technical and vocational training to 100 young people to equip them with skills and knowledge for  climate-smart businesses by developing and delivering comprehensive curriculum and assessment materials • Supporting operationalization of 20 climate-smart businesses that will contribute to reducing carbon  emissions, promoting sustainability, and driving green economic growth. 

• Foster innovation in areas such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, waste recycling, and eco-friendly  products. 
• Strengthen the local economy by promoting entrepreneurship that aligns with global climate action goals. 

• experience in delivery of similar projects  
• Adequacy and clarity of the proposed budget (including contribution by the  prospective IP);  
• Relevant technical expertise and experience in working with a different range of  stakeholders at a national and local level
• Experience with conducting rights principles such as inclusion, equality,  accountability etc.

Sustainability of intervention

An emphasis on the possibility of replicating and/or expanding activities and suggesting an innovative approach to identified issues. 

• Experience in partnering with key institutions related to youth and adolescent  participation and development. 
• National and Local experience, presence and community relations; Management  ability; Sustainability of intervention.

 Please click here to download complete TOR and Call for Expression of Interest ( CEI) 

Please click here to download concept note submission template. 

For inquiries, please email: gandrews@iom.int copying  iombanjulmigrationmanagement@iom.int 

The Application must be submitted either by hand or through mail in sealed envelope to IOM with office  address at 46 Kairaba Avenue, Pipeline PMB 586, Serrekunda no later than 15 October 2024. Late Application  will no longer be considered.