Quotation Are Invited For Business Development Consultant (Private Sector Engagement Consultant)

Quotation are invited for Business Development Consultant (Private Sector Engagement Consultant) This role involves spearheading the coordination of a Private Sector Steering Committee, overseeing diverse representation and effective communication. The facilitation of discussions includes identifying current and future skill needs, engaging members in brainstorming for workforce improvement, and recommendations to support the successful implementation of KAPITAs digital economy initiatives. Key responsibilities might include: 1. Coordination of Private Sector Steering Committee: Schedule, organize, and facilitate regular meetings of the private sector steering committee. Ensure diverse representation from key private sector stakeholders during the discussions. Prepare meeting agendas in consultation with committee members and KAPITA leadership. Document the meetings in the form of reports Comply with the communication guidelines of KAPITA 2. Facilitation of Discussion: Develop methodologies for the discussions. Lead discussions on further identification of current and future skill needs of the committee members. Engage committee members in brainstorming about concrete activities which would contribute to the improvement of their current workforce or to successful recruitment of qualified staff. Stimulate constructive dialogue on how best to adapt training programs to meet the evolving demands of the digital economy. 3. Development of demand-based employment promotion activities : Propose innovative approaches to skill development, including online learning platforms, apprenticeships, and industry partnerships. Develop job matching mechanisms to meet the demand of the members for a specific skill Develop demand-based training programmes in collaboration with the members of the PSSC and potential implementing organisations/training providers Share and present best-practice examples of trainings for company staff or trainings which prepare youth for working in a specific sector 4. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Establish and maintain relationships with key private sector companies, educational institutions, and other relevant organizations. 5. Knowledge Management and Resource Development: Compile and disseminate knowledge resources, best practices, and lessons learned in skill development and private sector engagement. b. Deliverables and Timeline (including Milestones) Deliverables: Coordination of Private Sector Steering Committee: o Organize, and facilitate regular meetings of the private sector steering committee. o Ensure diverse representation from key private sector stakeholders during discussions. o Review meeting agendas prepared by the KAPITA team. o Review the document the meetings in the form of reports. Facilitation of Discussion: o Develop methodologies for the discussions. o Lead discussions on the identification of current and future skill needs of committee members. o Engage committee members in brainstorming activities for workforce improvement. o Stimulate constructive dialogue on adapting training programs to meet the evolving demands of the digital economy. Development of Demand-Based Employment Promotion Activities: o Propose innovative approaches to skill development, including online learning platforms, apprenticeships, and industry partnerships. o Develop job matching mechanisms to meet the demand of committee members for specific skills. o Develop demand-based training programs in collaboration with the members of the PSSC and potential implementing organizations/training providers. o Share and present best-practice examples of trainings for company staff or trainings preparing youth for specific sectors. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: o Establish and maintain relationships with key private sector companies. Knowledge Management and Resource Development: o Compile and disseminate knowledge resources, best practices, and lessons learned in skill development and private sector engagement in collaboration with the KAPITA team. Reports and Frameworks: o Effective coordination and facilitation of steering committee meetings. o Review comprehensive reports summarizing discussion outcomes and recommendations. o Strategic frameworks for skill development and training programs. Timeline with Milestones: February 2024: Initial consultation and planning with KAPITA team. Schedule and organize the first private sector steering committee meeting. Begin developing methodologies for discussions. Tender Link : http://www.iraq-businessnews.com/tenders/