Dear All,ILO is looking for a suitable candidate for a National Consultant (Skills and Employment) with the following information:
Terms of Reference
National Consultant (Skills & Employment)
Labour & Social Trends Report, 2017
International Labour Organization, Jakarta
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1. Introduction
The Labour and Social Trends Report
is a flagship report of ILO Office in Jakarta. Since 2008 ILO has been regularly
publishing this report to stimulate and feed the national policy dialogue on
economic development and employment.
Each report focuses on a specific theme
to highlight a topical issue. Past themes have included productivity through
decent work (2014-2015), role of decent work in equitable growth (2013), working
for sustainable and equitable economy (2012), promoting job-rich growth in
provinces (2011), translating economic growth into employment creation (2010),
recovery and beyond through decent work (2009), and pathways to job-rich growth
(2008).
In a middle-income country as large
and diverse as Indonesia, policy makers have to constantly respond to the changes
in the economy and the labour market. With the recent slowdown of the economy,
job creation and poverty reduction is high on the national agenda. In this
regard, the current government has undertaken several policy reforms with an
objective of improving the investment climate and stimulating growth.
A total of 13 “Policy Packages” have
been launched to address barriers for businesses to invest. Among others, infrastructure
spending was prioritized to improve connectivity across the archipelago. Overall,
there is recognition that Indonesia needs more private investment to absorb people
who are entering the labour market and at the same time improve productivity.
 While the labour force participation has declined
slightly, more and more young people are entering the labour force which is
putting greater pressure on the labour market. The youth unemployment rate (17.9%
in Feb 2016) and number of young people who are not working or studying youth is
relatively high (21.8%)[1].
An important policy dimension that
has been not been fully explored in the public discourse is the evolving nature
of the economy and jobs as the Indonesian economy confronts the latest technological
changes and environmental concerns. It is imperative that policy discourse
should focus on these changes and effects it is likely to have on the job
market as well as the movement of labour.
In light of above, “Youth
Employment and changing face of the Indonesian economy” was chosen as
the main theme for the ILO Labour and Social Trends Report, 2017. The report
will look into the ongoing structural changes vis-à-vis technology and possible
shift towards a greener economy and explore how this is and will affect jobs
for young people. Focus will be on industries that are likely to lose jobs,
those that will become engine of future job creation, and what government needs
to do to prepare the workforce.
 
2. Scope of Work
ILO is seeking the services of a Consultant
to assist in the drafting of the Labour and Social Trends Report 2017. Specifically,
the Consultant will be responsible for conducting research on skills and
employment.
The main body of the research will
look into the so called “skills gap” which is often cited as a key barrier to
labour productivity. In this regard, he/she will analyze the long-term trends
in skills formation: among others, educational qualifications of the labour
force, perceived and real quality of skills and competencies among Indonesian
workers.
The Consultant should review the
education and training system in the country and how it prepares the workforce
for employment. He/she should discuss the strengths and shortcomings of the
current system and how it is affecting human capital development. Non-formal
sources of training through which people can acquire skills should also be
discussed. 
Furthermore, the Consultant should consider
the case of youth entering the labour market. Here, the inquiry should also
focus on the challenge that youth face to make the school-to-work transition. As
needed, he/she can draw from the research work of ILO and MasterCard Foundation
on school-to-work transition.
Lastly, the Consultant will provide
a set of key policy actions that Indonesia needs to focus on to improve worker
productivity and quality of skills to become more employable. The latter can be
explored in the context of ASEAN with progressive opening of the labour market
among the member countries.
Consultant may be required to

present the key findings from the report at a forum that ILO will organize as
part of consultations with key stakeholders. Consultant will report to the relevant
ILO Programme Officer with day-to-day guidance and supervision provided by the
ILO Economist based in Jakarta.
3. Tasks & Timelines

No Tasks Number of days 1. General
literature review and data analysis and prepare an annotated report outline 5 2.

Incorporate
feedback and revise annotated report outline 

1 3.

Prepare
first full draft report and submit for review 12 4. Incorporate
changes based on inputs and resubmit the final draft report (around 25 pages
excluding annexes) 2

Total Number of Work Days:   20

 
4. Required
Qualifications
 
Education
Advanced university degree in economics, education, or any related
discipline.
 
Experience
Minimum ten years’ of relevant experience. Previous experience
conducting research and policy analysis in the area of education and skills.
Ability to conceptualize complex issues; excellent writing skills are essential.
 
 
Languages
Excellent command of English and Bahasa Indonesia is required.

 
Interested
candidates should email their resume to [email protected] before Jan 10, 2017
 
 

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[1] SAKERNAS, Feb 2016