The Government of Uganda in 2005 operationalized the externalization of labour programme as a short-term intervention to provide Ugandan youths with opportunity to seek employment abroad. In this regard, the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development is responsible for promotion of fair recruitment of Uganda Migrant workers through licensing of Private employment Agencies, and accreditation of institutions which provide pre-departure orientation and training to migrant workers.
Many Ugandan migrant workers have migrated to the Middle East, with some being engaged in occupations other than domestic work. Migrant domestic workers from Uganda undertake a mandatory 14-days predeparture orientation and training. However, the current curriculum does not adequately consider training for job categories other than domestic workers. As a result, some migrant workers have faced several challenges including contract substitution, unfair salary deductions, non-payment of wages, confiscation of personal documents, working long hours, no rest day, sexual harassment and other various labour rights violations.
In order to appropriately prepare all migrant workers, there is need to develop a comprehensive pre-departure orientation and training curriculum. This will also entail having an assessment and certification for trained migrant workers, the development of a ‘Migrant Workers Information Handbook’ and the need to conduct Training of Trainers (ToT) for trainers on the curriculum to ensure effective dissemination and execution of the developed curriculum.
It is against this background that the ministry with the support of the ILO is seeking the service of national consultant to revise and expand the scope of the pre-departure orientation and training curriculum for migrant workers in Uganda.
The overall objective of this assignment is to expand the scope of the predeparture orientation and training program for migrant workers by providing migrant workers with essential skills, knowledge, and resources to ensure their successful integration into foreign labour markets and to promote their welfare and protection.
More specifically,
Expected deliverables
The estimated required number of days is 40-45 days within the period of four months
Inception Report- 1 week from signing of the contract
A detailed report summarizing the findings of the review and analysis, including identified gaps and recommendations for improvement as well as stakeholder consultation. 4 weeks from signing of the contract.
A draft version of the revised Predeparture Orientation and Training Program, including updated materials and delivery methods. 8 weeks from signing of the contract.
A report summarizing the results of the pilot testing phase, including feedback from participants and recommendations for final adjustments. 11 weeks from signing of the contract
A comprehensive and finalized version of the revised Predeparture Orientation and Training Program, ready for implementation.
15 weeks from signing of the contract
Migrant workers handbook. 18 weeks from signing of the contract
Assessment tool for each training module developed that will guide the certification process. 18 weeks from signing of the contract
Training report from the TOT. 18 weeks from signing of the contract
Reporting arrangements
The consultant will report to the Commissioner for Employment Services – MGLSD and work closely with the Head Counselling and Guidance – Focal point personnel and the ILO project technical focal point personnel to oversee the progress of work done.
Prior experience in developing and assessing donor projects will be an added advantage.
The submitted proposal from the prospective consultants will be evaluated as per the criteria set below.
Evaluation Criteria/profile of a consultant
Maximum score
A minimum of advanced university degree in Migration Studies, Labour Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, International Relations or related fields 10
Proven experience in carrying similar assignments before (within the last 5 years) verified by specific description in his/her profile and sampled work annexed.
The focus will be on relevance, reporting skills and quality of past work and nature of clients and topics covered. 20
Clear understanding of pre-departure training especially in the Ugandan context. 5
Applicant demonstrates (via submitted technical proposal) their clarity on understanding the objectives and scope of the assignment through detailed descriptions of the assignment its objectives and relevance to the intended 20
Methodology for undertaking a needs assessment, consultative processes and approach, and analytical framework. 10
Methodology for development of the curriculum 15
Methodology for delivering a Training of Trainers, and using the ToT findings to finalise the curriculum 15
A clear Monitoring and Evaluation framework 5
Total 100
Indicators for evaluation of outputs (i.e. timing, achievement of goals, and quality of work)
A lump-sum contract will be offered based on experience and prevailing national consultancy rates. Payment will be made in three instalments upon satisfactory completion of deliverables as follows;
Travel arrangements (if applicable)
The ILO will reimburse DSA (UN Rate) for 5 days and transport refund for any movements outside the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area, upon submission of certified receipts.
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Please submit your application through UNGM using the link provided above.
Important Note:
This is not a job posting. Only individual consultants who submit both a technical and financial proposal will be considered.
Applications from firms or a group of individual consultants will not be accepted.