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Please Refer To Updated Tor Attachment (11/06/2021) Skills For Prosperity In South East Asia Programme (sfp-sea) – Malaysia Terms Of Reference (tor) For International Consultant - Integration Of Stem-related Generic Skills Into Tvet And Skills Training (external Collaborator) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Duty Station: Home-based (kuala Lumpur, Malaysia If International Travel Becomes Feasible). Languages Required: English Traveling Required: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (subject To Travel Restriction) Duration Of Contract: 5 Months (tentatively The Assignment Will Commence From 1 July 2021 To 31 December 2021. The Date Will Be Finalised After The Completion Of The Hiring Process.   I. Background The Skills For Prosperity In South East Asia Programme (sfp-sea) Aims To Contribute To Increasing National Capacity To Achieve Sustained And Inclusive Growth Through The Enhancement Of Skills Development And Technical And Vocational Education And Training (tvet) Systems In Malaysia, Indonesia, And The Philippines. To Achieve This Objective, The Programme Works With Government Agencies, Employers’ Organisations, Trade Unions, Tvet And Skills Institutions And Other Partners In Malaysia, Indonesia And The Philippines To Facilitate Review And Reform Of The Countries’ Skills Development And Tvet System Strategies And Policies. In The Region, The Sfp-sea Provides Opportunities For Mutual Learning Among The Three Countries And The Other Asean Nations, And Beyond—not Only Showcasing The Results Of The Pilots And Lessons Learned From The Programme But Also Facilitating The Sharing Of Best Practices In The Region And Other Parts Of The World. In Malaysia, The Programme Focuses On Increasing Skills Development And Tvet Systems’ Readiness To Meet The Skills Needs Of The Future Of Work And Those Of Vulnerable Groups, Through Enhancing Four Areas Of The Tvet System And Delivery: ● Equity: Inclusiveness In Skills Development And Tvet Systems ● Quality: Future-ready & Coordinated Skills Development And Tvet Systems ● Relevance: Demand-driven Skills And Tvet/skills Recognition ● Cost-effectiveness: Improved Skills/tvet Financing Models The Sfp Malaysia Project Focuses On Tvet Inclusiveness, Quality, Relevance And Readiness Whilst Addresses Skills Mismatch Issues In The Area Of Critical Needs For Skills Development And Tvet To Support Industry Development And Socio-economic Progress. It Intends To Assist National Partners In Improving Policies To Ensure Industry-led Tvet In Public And Private Sectors And Increase Employment And Career Progress Opportunities For Tvet Students At National And Sub-national Levels. The National And Sub-national Activities At Two States, Namely Sabah And Kedah, Will Target: ● The Primary Beneficiaries: Youths (ages 16-25) And Women; And ● Other Beneficiaries (vulnerable Groups): O Members Of The B40 O Persons With Disabilities O Individuals Not In Employment Education Or Training (neet) O Small And Medium-sized Enterprises (smes) O Workers In The Informal Economy O Self-employed Individuals O Individuals Employed In The Gig Economy Under The Quality Programme Area, The Sfp Malaysia Project Aims To Strengthen Generic Skills Related To Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics (stem) In Tvet And Skills Training Programmes, Such As Skills To Design And Test Engineering Solutions In Collaboration With Others, Relevant To The Two Selected Sectors, Namely Manufacturing (i.e. Food Processing) And Construction.1 These Skills Are Transferable Or Portable. Therefore, The Integration Of These Stem Skills Will Help Tvet/skills Training Programmes Graduates Acquire Not Only Jobs In Which They Can Utilise Their Skills, But Also Career Progression Opportunities And Job Mobility Even In The Age Of Uncertainty Due To Digital Technology Development And The Covid-19 Pandemic.   Ii. Objective In Order To Implement The Project Activities For The Integration Of Stem-related Generic Skills Into Tvet And Skills Training, The Sfp Malaysia Seeks An International Expert Who Is Specialised In Stem In Tvet/skills Training In Terms Of Curriculum And Policy Development. The Objectives Of This Assignment Are To:  Conduct An International Comparative Analysis Of Stem In Tvet/skills Training Between Selected Countries And Malaysia Including The Identification Of International Trends And Best Practices.  Provide Technical Inputs And Strategic Advice For Designing And Implementing Pilot Training Programmes To Integrate Stem In Tvet/skills Training In Malaysia, Based On An In-depth Understanding Of International And Regional Trends.  Provide Technical Inputs And Strategic Advice From International Perspectives To Disseminate The Results Of Pilot Training Programmes Through Seminars, Workshops, And Policy Proposals. Iii. Outputs Under The Supervision Of The Chief Technical Advisor And With Guidance From Senior Project Officers, Regional Specialists Of The Ilo, The International Consultant Is Required To Produce The Following Outputs: 1 The Ilo Sfp Team Will Define “stem-related Generic Skills” Together With The Implementation Partner Based On Ilo Approaches And On-going Initiatives. Output 1 – Work Plan And The Initial Outline Of The Comparative Analysis On Stem In Tvet Between Selected Countries And Malaysia Completed Output 1.1 Work Plan And The Report Outline Developed. 1.1.1 Draft The Work Plan, Which Includes:  Detailed Plan Of Activities With A Timeline.  Names Of External Partners For Relevant Activities.  Technical Reporting Schedule To The Ilo. 1.1.2 Draft The Outline Of The Comparative Analysis Report. 1.1.3 Draft The Initial List Of Countries For Comparative Analysis Based On Consultation With The Ilo’s National Implementing Partner, Who Will Be Appointed Separately. Output 2 - Comparative Analysis On Stem In Tvet Between Selected Countries And Malaysia Completed Output 2.1 The Interim Report On The International Comparative Analysis Developed. 2.1.1 Draft The Interim Report In A Suitable Format, Which Includes: A) Overview Of International And Regional Trends Of The Integration Of Stem In Tvet, Including Stem Taxonomy, In Particular In The Construction And Manufacturing Sectors. B) Draft Case Studies About: I) How Selected Countries Have Been Integrating Stem In Tvet In Terms Of Policy, Implementation Structures, Curriculum Development, And The Specific Role Of Stakeholders. Ii) Achievements, Challenges, And Lesson Learned In The Selected Cases. C) The Draft Framework To Compare The Cases In Selected Countries With Malaysia Based On The Interim Results Of Situational And Needs Analysis Conducted By The National Implementing Partner. 2.1.2 Actively Participate In Consultation Meetings With Stakeholders And Provide Technical Comments From International Perspectives. 2.1.3 Present The Interim Outputs To The Sfp Malaysia Team, The National Implementing Partner, The Inter-ministerial Working Group, And Other Key Stakeholders Using A Suitable Presentation Format (e.g., Powerpoint). Output 2.2 The Final Report On The International Comparative Analysis Developed. 2.2.1 Draft The Final Report In A Suitable Format, Which Includes: A) Overview Of International Trends Of The Integration Of Stem In Tvet, Including Stem-related Skills In The Construction And Manufacturing Sectors. B) Stem Taxonomy Based On The Selected Countries. C) Case Studies About: I) How Selected Countries Have Been Integrating Stem In Tvet In Terms Of Policy, Implementation Structures, Curriculum Development, And The Specific Role Of Stakeholders. Ii) Achievements, Challenges, And Lesson Learned In Selected Cases. D) Comparative Analysis Between The Cases In Selected Countries And Malaysia. E) Strategies For The Integration Of Stem In Tvet/skills Training In Malaysia. 2.2.2 Present The Final Outputs To The Sfp Malaysia Team, The National Implementing Partner, The Inter-ministerial Working Group, And Other Key Stakeholders Using A Suitable Presentation Format (e.g., Powerpoint) At Internal Meetings And The Projectlaunching Seminar. Output 2.3 Technical Comments Provided For The Project Activity Documents From International Perspectives. 2.3.1 Provide Technical Inputs To The Project Activity Documents Developed By The National Partner Such As The Work Plan And Situational And Needs Analysis Report, To Design And Implement The Pilot Training Programmes. Output 3 – International Perspectives Provided For Designing Of Stem Curriculum Development Guidelines, Enhanced Curriculum, And Pilot Training Programmes Output 3.1 Technical Inputs On The Preliminary Draft Of Curriculum Development Guideline Provided From International Perspectives. 3.1.1 Provide The Sfp Team, The National Implementing Partner, And Other Stakeholders With Written Technical Inputs On The Basic Structure Of Curriculum Development Guidelines And Lesson Learned From Other Countries’ Experiences Via Online Workshops Or Meetings. 3.1.2 Review The Draft Stem Curriculum Development Guideline Submitted By The National Implementing Partner And Assist Them To Refine The Draft By Providing Written Technical Inputs From International Perspectives. 3.1.3 Actively Participate In Consultation Meetings With Stakeholders And Provide Written Technical Comments From International Perspectives. 3.1.4 Provide Inputs For The Consultation Summary Notes. Output 3. 2. Technical Inputs On The Outline Of Curriculum Implementation Documents Provided From International Perspectives. 3.2.1 Provide The National Implementing Partner And The Sfp Team With Written Technical Inputs From International Perspectives In The Draft Outline Of Curriculum Implementation Documents Required To Run Pilot Training Courses For Trainees/students, Which The National Implementing Partner Will Prepare In Close Cooperation With Selected Tvet/skills Institutions. The Outline Should Include: A) Syllabus, Which Describes The Structure, Learning Outcomes, Requirements, And Target Groups Of Modules. B) Textbook. C) List Of Other Teaching Materials, Including Handouts And Any Others. D) Written Instructional Material (wim), Including Lessons Plans. E) The Instruction For Trainees’ Hands-on Projects As A Part Of Internship Or Apprenticeship. F) Trainee Assessment Documents (competency-based). 3.2.2 Provide The National Implementing Partner And The Sfp Team With Written Technical Inputs From International Perspectives In Developing The Outline Of Model Training Of Trainers (tot) Programmes. The Outline Should Include: A) Syllabus, Which Describes The Structure, Learning Outcomes, Requirements, And Target Groups Of Modules. B) List Of Teaching Materials, Which Include Video Training Materials That Can Be Published In Open Learning Systems. C) Participant Assessment Documents. 3.2.3 Actively Participate In Consultation Meetings With Stakeholders, Provide Technical Comments From International Perspectives. 3.2.4 Provide Inputs For The Consultation Summary Notes. Output 3.3 Technical Inputs Provided For The Final Version Of Pilot Training Implementation Documents From International Perspectives. 3.3.1 Provide The National Implementing Partner And The Sfp Team With Written Technical Inputs From International Perspectives In Completing: A) The First Version Of Curriculum Development Guideline For Stem In Tvet. B) The Full Sets Of Model Curriculum Implementation Documents (listed In 3.2.1). C) The Model Tot Programme Documents (listed In 3.2.2). 3.3.2 Provide Written Technical Inputs To The Final Project Activity Documents, Including The Work Plan And Pilot Implementation Plan Developed By The National Implementing Partner, To Design And Implement The Pilot Training Programmes. 3.3.3 Actively Participate In Consultation Meetings With Stakeholders, Provide Technical Comments From International Perspectives. Output 4 – International Perspectives Provided For The Implementation Of Pilot Training Courses On Stem In Tvet Output 4.1: Technical Input Provided For The Implementation Of The First Pilot Training Programmes From The International Perspectives. 4.1.1 Provide The National Implementing Partner And The Sfp Team With Technical Inputs From International Perspectives In Implementing Pilot Training Programmes. The Pilots Will Be Conducted By The National Implementing Partner With Selected Malaysian Tvet/skills Training Institutions And Will Consist Of: A) Training For Students/trainees, Which Include Modules On The Generic Stem Skills With Hands-on Projects. B) Tot Programmes. C) Skills Evaluation/assessments Of Students/trainees. D) Post-training Support. 4.1.2 Provide The National Implementing Partner And The Sfp Team With Written Technical Inputs From International Perspectives In: A) Developing Action Plans To Improve The Framework And Contents Of Training Programmes Based On The Result Of Pilot 1 Through A Participatory Approach. B) Designing And Implementing Tracer Studies (over 6 Months Upon Graduation From Training) At Collaborating Tvet/skills Training Institutions. Output 4.2: Technical Inputs From International Perspectives Provided For The Consolidation And Dissemination Of The Results Of The First Pilot Training. 4.2.1 Provide The National Implementing Partner And The Sfp Team With Written Technical Inputs From International Perspectives In: A) Refining The Work Plan For Pilot 2 Based On Key Findings From Pilot 1. B) Refining The Stem Taxonomy, Curriculum Development Guidelines, And Curriculum Implementation Documents, Based On The Internal Evaluation Results. 4.2.2 Present The International Comparative Analysis Study Developed As Output 2 At A Knowledge-sharing Workshop Based On The Findings In Pilot 1, Which Targets Selected Tvet/skills Training Institutions And Ministries. Output 4.3 The Final Report Submitted. 4.3.1. Develop And Submit The Brief Final Report With The List Of Deliverables Submitted And The Softcopy Of All Of Them.   Iv. Indicative Timeline The Total Duration Of The Assignment Is 70 Working Days Over 5 Months With The Expected Contract Period From 1 July 2021 To 31 December 2021. The Starting Date And Workdays Will Be Finalized After The Completion Of The Hiring Process.