Comprehensive Review of Malaysias Lifelong Learning Policies and Programmes Service Contract

The INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION in Malaysia from Asian region had released this tender for Expression of Interest are invited for Terms of Reference TOR for Comprehensive Review of Malaysias Lifelong Learning Policies and Programmes Service ContractDeadline 25-Sep-2021 0500 GMT 800 Beijing Perth Singapore Hong KongLanguages Required English and MalayDuration of contract 25 months tentatively the assignment will commence from 1 October 2021 to 15 December 2021 The date will be finalised after completion of the hiring processScope of WorkUnder the supervision of Chief Technical Advisor and with guidance from Senior Project Officers regional specialists of the ILO the main responsibility of the contractor is to conduct the comprehensive review of lifelong learning LLL policies in Malaysia which should includebut not limited to in close consultation with stakeholders1 Brief national contexts current key economic and social challenges definition of main target groups relevant sociocultural factors and key national economic and innovation needs relevant to LLL2 Definition of LLL expected outcomes impacts of LLL and context relevance of review equity targets employment up and re-skilling matching digital transition sustainable businesses in the field of TVETskills training3 Policy and regulatory frameworka Laws strategies and policies national and sectoral relevant standardsoccupational certification and credentials LLL frameworks and quality assuranceQA frameworks providers programmes services professionalsb Main achievements and challenges4 Concise overview of implementation mechanisms for lifelong learning with a focus on reupskilling for employmenta Coordination and governance such as inter-ministerial coordination and multi-levelgovernance for planning QA including ME and delivery of training recognition ofprior learning RPL career guidance financing and incentive schemes egcoordination of multiple private and public training offers connection betweenindustry and education TVET and higher education HEb Brief description of skills anticipation assessment of skills needs and productionand utilization of quality labour market information LMI based on on-going projectactivitiesc Financing of LLL including public budget training funds participation of privatesector and financial incentives to individuals and organizationsd Characterization of available learning offer includingi Formal programmes on offer and type of certificate provided TVETapprenticeshipsii Non-formal and informal learning offerings and connection to formalsystems flexible qualification pathwaysiii Modular and digital training offer and corresponding credentialing systemse Foundation and core skills development programmesf Career development support availability such as career guidance careereducation support for employed and to self-employed including development ofpersonal portfolios and other toolsg Skills utilization and rewarding of reskilling and upskilling at workh Monitoring evaluation and policy feedback including description of existingmechanisms and presentation of available key indicators on expenditure outputsoutcomes and results of recent impact evaluations5 Discussion based on research questions and themes arising from the literature review and data analysis which may includea Policy gapsi How is the LLL system responding to existing challengesii What are the desirable outcomes of LLL individual organizationalcommunity macro and what can be improved to achieve themiii What are the prioritised areas regarding the role and purpose of diverselearning and support activitiesb Institutionsi Are the existing institutional and regulatory mechanisms adequate toprovide an appropriate setting for the consolidation of an LLL systemii Do existing coordination and governance mechanisms provide aneffective platform for the participation of all relevant stakeholders inplanning implementation and monitoringc Financei Is funding effective efficient and transparent serving economic and socialequity targetsd Relevance of the LLL programmesi Does the existing learning offer provide an effective response to dynamiceconomic and innovation needs How can that response be improvede Gender Equality and Social Inclusioni Do vulnerable groups have enough access to quality training offerparticularly women rural populations and workers in informal sectorWhat measures can be developed to improve accessii Are adequate support systems put into place at the reach of target groupsto raise awareness enhance accessibility and relevance of offerincluding RPL and career guidance and incentivesiii Are non-formal modular informal and digital offers sufficiently connectedto certification qualification and quality assurance systemsiv Is digital hybrid and self-directed training an equitable and quality offerIf not what needs to be donef Impact or effects for employers and workersi Are there adequate mechanisms in place to link the impact of employeesreupskilling efforts on business performance and then to reward themwith improved remuneration working conditions and career progression6 Identification of gaps and recommendations for policy implementation and quick wins system organisation and individual levels The recommendation should be summarised in the form of the matrix which include key challenges proposed actions and actors who should take actions The recommendation should be developed by incorporating findings from SfP Malaysias on-going pilot activities7 Provide strategic advice and inputs on the SfP Malaysia Projects and ILOs on-going and upcoming activities in Malaysia from a lifelong learning perspective includinga Tripartite dialogues for the improvement of LLL policiesb Awareness raising for workers rights for upskillingc Development of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion career progressionmapsd Technical assistance for the development of Labour Market InformationAnalytic Platform and the National Skills Registrye Development of sector skills strategiesf Pilot implementation of improved RPL programmesg Tripartite dialogue for the development of skill-based wageDisclaimer The above text is machine translated For accurate information kindly refer the original document with tender notice no. TOR for Services - 09/2021 published on 16 Sep 2021. The tender expired on 25 Sep 2021. This tender is sourced from Official Website and is eligible for suppliers interested in Asian bulk upload. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 1262552.