Contratação de consultoria para realização de diagnostico de necessidades formativas, de acordo com a demanda do mercado de trabalho e elaboração/atualização de planos curriculares — Angola Youth Employment Opportunities Project

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 qualifications: a. Proven experience in planning and executing studies, research, and diagnoses on labor market and employment demands; b. At least 3 years of experience in labor market analysis, particularly demand, curriculum development, human resource development, etc.; c. Proficiency in statistical and qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies; d. In-depth knowledge of the Angolan vocational training system; e. Demonstrated ability to prepare technical reports and strategic recommendations; f. The consulting firm must demonstrate the completion of at least 2 projects in the last 5 years involving: studies on the labor market/employer needs, development or revision of vocational training curricula; and alignment of curricula to competency-based standards (or equivalent national qualification frameworks); g. Prior experience in projects funded by the World Bank, ILO, AfDB, or other international development agencies is an advantage. Key personnel will not be evaluated at this stage of the expression of interest review. Consultants will be evaluated based on the World Bank's Procurement Standards and Regulations for Investment Project Finance Borrowers of September 2025, and should therefore pay attention to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of said Standards, which define the World Bank's policy on conflicts of interest. The document can be consulted at the following link: https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/c84273d1b230aeb2b0b8134de5dc8cd7-0290012025/original/Procurement-Regulations-7th-Edition-Sep-2025.pdf The consultant will be selected based on a quality and cost-based selection method in accordance with the current Procurement Standards and Regulations (September 2025). Interested consultants may obtain additional information, including the TORs (Terms of Reference), at the address indicated below from Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM (Angola time). Expressions of interest (and other relevant information) should be sent by email by November 26, 2026 at 3:30 PM (Angola time). SUBMISSION ADDRESS To the attention of: Manuel Mbangui - Coordinator of the JOVEM+ Project National Institute for Employment and Vocational Training (INEFOP) Employment and Opportunities Project for Young People in Angola (JOVEM+) Street of the 1.º Congresso do MPLA, n.º 05, Luanda Telephone: +244 943 127 876 E-mail: procurement@inefop.gov.ao