Consultancy for Needs Assessment of Vocational Training Centers

Assignment Tittle: Consultancy for Needs Assessment of Vocational Training Centers
Introduction
Women in the New Nigeria and Youth Empowerment Initiative (WINN) is an indigenous non-governmental
organization dedicated to empowering women, enhancing youth development, and promoting child protection,
peaceful cohesion, and gender equality. WINN is committed to fostering sustainable development through
capacity building in agriculture, micro-finance, education, advocacy, and governance.
With a strong presence across multiple states in Nigeria, including the FCT, WINN remains devoted to
promoting good governance, transparency, and accountability. The organization collaborates with government
agencies, national and international NGOs, and development partners to implement impactful programs that
benefit women, youth, and marginalized groups.
WINN’s core services include peace building and conflict management, gender-based violence (GBV)
prevention and response, child protection, psychosocial support (PSS), justice and human rights advocacy,
livelihood support, food security, and disability inclusion programs. Through training, enlightenment
programs, and advocacy initiatives, WINN strives to create a more inclusive, just, and progressive Nigeria.
WINN, in collaboration with the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) International and with funding from the
German government, is implementing a project titled “Promoting Inclusive Education and Vocational
Training in Nigeria. As part of this project, WINN is conducting an Accessibility Assessment of Vocational
Education and Training (VET) Centres in Biu, Kwaya Kusar, Shani, and Hawul LGAs of Borno State. This
activity aims to evaluate the physical and communicative accessibility of these centres to ensure that persons
with disabilities (PWDs) can fully participate in vocational training programs.
Purpose of the Needs Assessment
The primary purpose of the assessment is to assess the ease of use of services offered at project
supported vocational training centres by a wide range of actual and potential users, including persons
with disabilities, and to recommend access improvements.
Specific Objectives:

1. Inspect the condition and safety of vocational training centres, ensuring they meet the needs of
   all students.
2. Evaluate the availability of gender-segregated and disability-friendly classrooms and their
   impact on skills learning.
3. Propose recommendations for the rehabilitation and improved functionality of the selected
   vocational training centres.
4. Assess the accessibility of the centers and propose recommendations to ensure the centers are
   accessible.
   Scope
   A total of 4 identified vocational training centres will be assessed in the following locations
   S/N
   Location
   State
   1 Second Chance women and girls skill
   acquisitionschool,Biu
   Borno
   2 BarkiSakwaskilltrainingcentre,Hawul Borno
   3 Community vocational training centre,
   KwayaKusar
   Borno
   4 ShaniVocational trainingcentre,Shani Borno
   The assessment will evaluate the accessibility of the centers, Availability of learning resources and
   communication systems, Inclusivity of the infrastructure and sanitatory facilities, andDevelopment of
   customizedaccessibilityimprovementplans.
   SpecificDeliverables
   TheconsultantisexpectedtosubmitthefollowingdeliverablestoWINN:
5. Adetailedreport(maximum20pages)covering:
    BackgroundandIntroduction.
    BroadandSpecificObjectives.
    Methodology.
    EthicalConsiderationsincludingSafeguarding.
    MajorFindingsandRecommendations.
    Conclusion.
6. Annexes with individual vocational training centre reports detailing findings, access gaps,
   recommendations,andactionplans.
   Consultant’sRolesandResponsibilities
   The consultant will provide technical and strategic direction for the accessibility audit exercise and
   disseminationoffindings.Thetasksinclude:
    Developtheassessmentmethodology.
    DesignandsubmitdatacollectiontemplatestoWINNbeforefieldwork.
    Conductdatacollection(interviews,assessments,deskreviews,anddisseminationmeetings).
    Analyzecollecteddatatoidentifyaccessgapsandrecommendations.
    Compileindividualvocationaltrainingcentreauditreports.
    PresentfindingstoWINN/CBM
    Developandsubmit aBill ofQuantities (BoQ) for recommended improvements (includingdesigns
   and/orpictures).
    Assisttrainingcentresindevelopingcustomizedaccessibilityimprovementplans.
    CollaboratewithWINN/CBMindatacollectionandstakeholderengagement.
   EthicalConsiderationsandSafeguarding
   Theconsultantmustensureethicaldatacollectionpracticesandupholdsafeguardingprinciples,including:
    Adheringtochildprotectionpoliciestopreventharmtochildren.
    Securing consent from school authorities before engaging with students.
    Ensuring privacy and confidentiality during data collection.
    Identifying potential safeguarding risks (e.g., inadequate privacy in toilets, lack of access for students
   with disabilities).
    Reporting safeguarding concerns promptly to appropriate authorities.
   Technical and Financial Proposal
   The consultant must submit a technical and financial proposal including:
    ATechnical Proposal outlining understanding of the assignment, methodology, and a detailed work
   plan.
    AFinancial Proposal with a detailed budget breakdown.
    Curriculum Vitae (CV) of key personnel, demonstrating relevant experience.
    Atleast one similar assignment completed within Nigeria.
   Time Schedule
   The accessibility assessment will be conducted within 4 days (14th to 17th April 2025) from the date of
   engagement. Prior to the assessment, WINN and the selected consultant will hold preliminary meetings to
   finalize the exercise timeline. The consultant’s submitted work plan will serve as the basis for these
   discussions. The consultant is expected to submit the report on or before 30th April 2025,
   Required Consultant Profile
   The consultant must possess the following qualifications:
    Proven expertise in conducting accessibility audits and managing assessment reports.
    Aminimum of a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Urban and Regional Planning, Engineering,
   Development Studies, or a related field.
    Atleast three (3) years of experience in similar assignments.
    Ability to work independently and deliver quality outputs on time.
    Experience conducting surveys for marginalized communities, including persons with disabilities.
    Previous experience working with Persons with Disabilities and inclusive education programs.
   Payment Terms
   Payment will be made upon successful completion and acceptance of the final report by WINN.
   Application Procedure and Deadline
   Potential Consultant (s) will submit the following,
7. A Technical proposal clearly showing how he/she understood the assignment, proposed
   methodology, and detailed schedule.
8. Attach key personnel resumes demonstrating their relevant experience in undertaking similar
   assignments.
9. Acopy of at least one similar assignment completed within Nigeria.
   Interested consultants (individuals) with experience in executing similar assignments are invited to
   apply via the mail address [email protected]