Assignment Tittle: Consultancy for Needs Assessment of Vocational Training Centres 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 projectsupported 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 acquisition school, Biu	Borno
2	Barki Sakwa skill training centre, Hawul	Borno
3	Community     vocational       training            centre, Kwaya Kusar	Borno
4	Shani Vocational training centre, 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, and Development of customized accessibility improvement plans.

Specific Deliverables

The consultant is expected to submit the following deliverables to WINN:

1. A detailed report (maximum 20 pages) covering:
   1. Background and Introduction.
   1. Broad and Specific Objectives.
   1. Methodology.
   1. Ethical Considerations including Safeguarding.
   1. Major Findings and Recommendations.
   1. Conclusion.
2. Annexes          with     individual       vocational       training           centre reports detailing          findings,          access  gaps, recommendations, and action plans.

Consultant’s Roles and Responsibilities

The consultant will provide technical and strategic direction for the accessibility audit exercise and dissemination of findings. The tasks include:

• Develop the assessment methodology.
• Design and submit data collection templates to WINN before fieldwork.
• Conduct data collection (interviews, assessments, desk reviews, and dissemination meetings).
• Analyze collected data to identify access gaps and recommendations.
• Compile individual vocational training centre audit reports.
• Present findings to WINN/CBM
• Develop and submit a Bill of Quantities (BoQ) for recommended improvements (including designs and/or pictures).
• Assist training centres in developing customized accessibility improvement plans.
• Collaborate with WINN/CBM in data collection and stakeholder engagement.

Ethical Considerations and Safeguarding

The consultant must ensure ethical data collection practices and uphold safeguarding principles, including:

• Adhering to child protection policies to prevent harm to children.
• 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:

• A Technical Proposal outlining understanding of the assignment, methodology, and a detailed work plan.
• A Financial Proposal with a detailed budget breakdown.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) of key personnel, demonstrating relevant experience.
• At least one similar assignment completed within Nigeria.

Time Schedule

The accessibility assessment will be conducted within 4 days (14^th to 17^th 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 30^th April 2025,

Required Consultant Profile

The consultant must possess the following qualifications:

• Proven expertise in conducting accessibility audits and managing assessment reports.
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Urban and Regional Planning, Engineering, Development Studies, or a related field.
• At least 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,

1. A Technical proposal clearly showing how he/she understood the assignment, proposed methodology, and detailed schedule.
2. Attach key personnel resumes demonstrating their relevant experience in undertaking similar assignments.
3. A copy 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]