Plan International IndonesiaYouth Economic Empowerment (YEE) ProjectKIAT MUDA
projectTerm of Reference Baseline Study, Labour Market Study
and Private Sector EngagementOctober 2016 

1. Background

 Plan
International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation
committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice. Plan’s
vision is a world in which all children realize their full potential in
societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan
International Indonesia will conduct 18 months the KIAT MUDA (ICT) project to
train (240 hours) 110 disadvantaged youth, out of school young women through
the criteria; poor, have good willingness to received vocational training,
unemployed, school dropouts, migrants, living disabilities, working in the
informal sector with low wages, aged 18-29 years old, at least 70% of whom will
be women, in market-driven IT and employability skills in partnership and close
collaboration with the Bekasi Vocational Training Center (CEVEST/BLK), the
Indonesian Government (specifically the Ministry of Manpower and
Transmigration), and various local and multi-national companies. At least 70%
of trainees are expected to be placed in full-time IT-related jobs within 3
months of graduation, earning at least minimum wage (approximately USD 230 per
month). Typical entry-level jobs will include IT support, network
administration, and website maintenance and development positions with local
SMEs, national or multinational companies, including larger companies such as
Panasonic, Jawa Indah Casting, Kimia Farma, and EPSON, and smaller companies
drawn from the Jabodetabek and Cikarang Industrial Parks. The project funded by
JPMC foundation. At the beginning of KIAT MUDA
Project, Plan Indonesia need to conduct a baseline study and labour market
studies and private engagement and Mapping IT skills. Those
studies are conducted in order to analyses supplies and demands of labour
market situation in IT sector. The studies will give recomendation of action to
support the project strategies, framework and intervention, it will help YEE
team and CEVEST team in implementing KIAT MUDA project.   

1. Objectives and
   expected output of baseline study and research

1. Objectives of the study

The overall goal
is to assess the youth employment situation in District and City of Bekasi, in
particular for IT-related jobs. The study consists of baseline study and market
demand study. The studies must apply gender lenses. 

1. Scope of studyThe intended study will cover three main areas which
   are detailed as follow. Consultant is expected to elaborate more detail on what
   should be covered under each scope of study by detailing the research
   questions, component of analysis and detail proposed study method. 
   1. Baseline study to
      analyze what is the youth situation employment in Distric and City of Bekasi.This baseline survey is to provide description of
      youth situation analysis to get a comprehensice picture of female and male
      youth unemployment situation in District and City of Bekasi, applying gender
      lenses as basis of analysis. This includes the study and analysis on geographic
      and demographic profiles of District and City of Bekasi. The study has to
      provide benchmark that will be used for evaluating the project and provide recommendations
      of action to support the project strategies, framework and intervension.  
   2. Assessment and
      Mapping on Center for Vocational and
      Extention Service Training (CEVEST) BEKASIThe assessment and mapping will provide information on updated
      situation of IT/ICT department in CEVEST Bekasi, covering the module/manual
      used for training, number of trainer, trainer competency and capacity, training
      infrastructure, training management, budgeting, recruitment of participant,
      training and placement activity, collaboration with private sector, etc.The assessment
      will provide recommendation for IT/ICT module review and development, upgrading
      the skills of instructor to meet market demand and to support project intervention
      in CEVEST Bekasi.  
   3. Labour Market Study and
      private sector engagement [100 companies]The study has to apply gender lenses. The study aims
      to provide information in regards to supply and demand and emerging trends of
      labour market situation, in particular for IT/ICT related work. The study needs to identify
      the demand for types of labour and skills derived from the need of the private
      sectors to produce goods and services. 
      Firms choose their staffing levels according to a number
      of factors, including: the cost of labour; the productivity
      of the workforce; the current and anticipated level of production; and the price that the firm can command for its output.[1] Job
      opportunities arise when firms expand their operations
      and when firms replace employees who are leaving their
      jobs, such as retirees.  It is also to define the number of IT/ICT
      related companies in Jakarta-Bogor-Tangerang-Bekasi, including Jababeka and
      Cikarang Industri Park, along with their characteristic of business, current
      employement opportunitiy (curent most popular occupation requiring, range of
      salary), employment sector and employer demand (education, skills requiring, other
      qualification, etc.) for new entry level.  The studies aim to give recommendations of action to support project
      strategies, framework and intervention especially
      on providing the market driven-based training, job placement and collaboration
      with private sector in the beginning of the projec. It will help YEE KIAT MUDA
      team in implementing projects in CEVEST Bekasi.  

1. Methodology  The survey will apply combined qualitative and
   quantitative approach through secondary and primary data collection.
   Gender-sensitive approach is compulsary in all stage of the studies.
   Alternative of methods are   in-depth interview, closed questionnaire, and FGDs
   with various stakeholders such as representatives of Business association
   (KADIN and APINDO), IT / ICT companies association on district, provincial
   levels and natoonal level, community groups, representatives of business and
   academic, etc. Capturing the voice of young people, in particular women, is
   compulsory. Applicants should  outline in
   more detail the methodology, including proposed key questions.  
2. Survey Team The consultant team should represent expertise in the
   areas of  ICT business sector, gender, research,

   and government laws and policies. The team should establish strong  coordination and communication with Plan
   Indonesia. The consultant have to follow Plan International’s survey standard
   and Child Protection Policy. 

3. Deliverables

1. Study design, framework, and detailed work plan on how the study  will be carried out
2. Data collection tools as per target groups
3. Draft report with preliminary findings (narrative and
   ppt version)
4. Short version of bilingual
   final report no more than 20 pages, excluding annexes, covering  the following parts:

1. Cover sheet and executive summary
2. Background and description of objectives, survey methodology, limitations
   of the study, description of survey, and program description where available
3. Qualitative and quantitative data analysis and findings
4. Conclusions
5. Programmatic recommendations
6. Annexes: TOR, list of people met (if can be disclosed), list of documents
   reviewed, etc.

1. Long version of bilingual report covers more detail findings and analysis
2. Presentation on finding and recommendations in dissemination workshop
3. Produce material (such as infographic) that will be used  for advocacy purposes

1. Survey Planning 

The study will be accomplished in 3 months, November –
January 2016. 

1. Costs Applicant to propose the budget for the study implementation in the
   proposal submitted 
2. Child Protection
   Statement The consultant team and Plan staff have to adhere to
   Plan Child Protection Policy and training on this will be part of the training
   provided for the survey team. 
3. Qualification of
   Consultant  The survey has to be led by a high qualified  research consultant with strong capacity in
   conducting gender sensitive study. A panel will be responsible for the
   selection process.  
4. Submission Protocol First step: Consultant send
   application to: [email protected] or [email protected] or : [email protected]  not later than 30 October  2016 with
   attached documents as follow:

1. Institution Profile or consultant profile
2. Applications that
   contain as follow
   :

1. Background
2. Methodology & Statement of
   Work

• Data Collection
  technique, contains :

• Quantitative and qualitative
• Sampling frame (sampling size)

• Data management:

• Data Verification
• Data entry
• Data cleaning
• Data analysis:

• Analysis
• Software will be used

• Reporting
  technique

1. Timeline (Tentative
   schedule)
2. Survey Team
3. Budget 

Seconds Step: Plan Indonesia will shortlist the candidates. Those who are shortlisted
will be invited to join selection process.  The report should
be produced in English (with a precise translation to Indonesian Language) and should contain and be developed according
to the following structure:

• Executive Summary
• Background
• Objectives
• Methodology
• Analysis and findings
• Conclusion and Recommendations
• Annexes Only shortlisted
  consultant will be contacted for recruitment. Copyright, Patent
  and other proprietary right. Plan International Indonesia
  shall be entitled to all copyrights, patents and other proprietary rights and
  trademarks with regards to the product or documents and other materials which
  bear a direct relation to or are produce or prepare or collected in
  consequences of or in the course of the execution of the contract. Alls plans, report,
  recommendation, estimates, documents and data compiled by the service provider
  under the contract shall be the property of Plan International Indonesia and
  shall be treated as confidential. All confidential documents shall be delivered
  to the relevant people within Plan International Indonesia during the project
  duration and upon completion.

[1] Kaufman and Hotchkiss (2003). The Economics of Labour Market (6th
edition)