CALL FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICE TO CONDUCT A TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT, COMPETENCY GAP ANALYSIS AND CURRICULUM MAPPING FOR PURE TECHNOLOGIES IN SELECTED REGIONS AND ADDIS ABABA

• Listing summary: SNV Ethiopia is inviting qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive Training Needs Assessment, Competency Gap Analysis and Curriculum Mapping for Pure Technologies across selected regions of Ethiopia and Addis Ababa. The assignment focuses on identifying skill gaps among farmers, extension workers, TVET students and other stakeholders to align training programs with the technical and operational requirements of renewable energy technologies in horticulture. The consultant will design and implement surveys, interviews and focus groups, analyze data, map existing curricula against competency standards, and produce evidence‑based recommendations. An advanced degree in a relevant field and proven experience in training needs assessment, curriculum review and stakeholder engagement are required.

Purpose of the Assignment

General Objective

To assess training needs and competency gaps among key stakeholders involved in the adoption, operation, maintenance and productive use of PURE technologies, and to examine the extent to which existing curricula and training programmes address the required competencies in Ethiopia’s horticultural sector.

Specific Objectives

• Identify the knowledge, practical skills, and work-related competencies required by different target groups to use, operate, maintain, and support PURE technologies effectively.

• Assess the current competency levels of selected target groups against the identified competency requirements.

• Determine and prioritise gaps between required and current competencies.

• Compare training needs across farmers, agricultural extension workers, TVET students and graduates, instructors, technicians, service providers and other relevant actors.

• Review and map existing curricula, occupational standards available, training modules, teaching and learning materials, and relevant training programmes offered by MoLS, MoA, MoWE, and ATVET institutions.

• Determine the extent to which existing training programmes cover the technical, practical, operational, maintenance, and relevant business competencies associated with PURE technologies.

• Identify competencies that are missing, partially covered, outdated, or inadequately addressed through practical learning and assessment.

• Examine how identified competency gaps relate to service-provider capacity and market-related training needs affecting adoption and productive use of PURE technologies.

Provide evidence-based recommendations on priority training needs and existing curriculum coverage gaps.

Job Requirements

Educational Background

An advanced degree in renewable energy, energy engineering, agricultural engineering, agricultural education, TVET, horticulture, agricultural development, education, curriculum studies, research methods or another relevant discipline.

Demonstrated Experience and Competencies

• Demonstrated experience conducting training needs assessments, competency assessments or skills gap analyses.

• Experience reviewing and mapping curricula, occupational standards, competency standards or training materials.

• Knowledge of renewable energy applications in agriculture and horticulture and familiarity with one or more of the PURE technologies covered by the assignment.

• Experience working with TVET institutions, agricultural extension systems, government institutions or private-sector service providers.

• Strong quantitative and qualitative research and data analysis skills.

• Experience preparing evidence-based technical reports, assessment matrices and clear recommendations.

• Knowledge of the Ethiopian institutional and training context; experience in the project’s target regions is an advantage.

Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders and comply with ethical research standards

How To Apply

Submission Guideline and Application submission date: 

Detail TOR can be obtained using this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PW6auVd9QmbR8yB3X4t0Qdv07yszISa2/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100196715550210544788&rtpof=true&sd=true

Interested and qualified applicants who meet the qualification stated above, should submit their proposals as indicated below.

Title of the specific assignment: “CONSULTANCY TO CONDUCT A TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT, COMPETENCY GAP ANALYSIS AND CURRICULUM MAPPING FOR PURE TECHNOLOGIES IN SELECTED REGIONS AND ADDIS ABABA” 

Both the Technical and Financial proposals should be submitted in a separate email to ettenders@snv.org or a separate envelope for those who are submitting in person. 

SNV will not be responsible for proposals submitted without indicating the title of the assignment “CONSULTANCY TO CONDUCT A TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT, COMPETENCY GAP ANALYSIS AND CURRICULUM MAPPING FOR PURE TECHNOLOGIES IN SELECTED REGIONS AND ADDIS ABABA” on the subject of the email or on the envelop.

Proposals must be received by SNV Addis Ababa office to the address below no later than November 03, 2026, 5:00PM close of business.

All submissions should be sent to: Via email to ettenders@snv.org or must be submitted in person. 

All physical submissions should be sent to: SNV Ethiopia, Mexico Sar Bet Road Next to African Union P.O. Box 40675, Addis Ababa | Ethiopia Fax + 251 (0) 11 616 6252 Tele + 251 (0) 11 616 6232 or via  <ettenders@snv.org>. 

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• Determine and prioritise gaps between required and current competencies.
• Compare training needs across farmers, agricultural extension workers, TVET students and graduates, instructors, technicians, service providers and other relevant actors.
• Review and map existing curricula, occupational standards available, training modules, teaching and learning materials, and relevant training programmes offered by MoLS, MoA, MoWE, and ATVET institutions.
• Determine the extent to which existing training programmes cover the technical, practical, operational, maintenance, and relevant business competencies associated with PURE technologies.
• Identify competencies that are missing, partially covered, outdated, or inadequately addressed through practical learning and assessment.
• Examine how identified competency gaps relate to service-provider capacity and market-related training needs affecting adoption and productive use of PURE technologies.

Provide evidence-based recommendations on priority training needs and existing curriculum coverage gaps.

Job Requirements

Educational Background An advanced degree in renewable energy, energy engineering, agricultural engineering, agricultural education, TVET, horticulture, agricultural development, education, curriculum studies, research methods or another relevant discipline.

Demonstrated Experience and Competencies

• Demonstrated experience conducting training needs assessments, competency assessments or skills gap analyses.
• Experience reviewing and mapping curricula, occupational standards, competency standards or training materials.
• Knowledge of renewable energy applications in agriculture and horticulture and familiarity with one or more of the PURE technologies covered by the assignment.
• Experience working with TVET institutions, agricultural extension systems, government institutions or private-sector service providers.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research and data analysis skills.
• Experience preparing evidence-based technical reports, assessment matrices and clear recommendations.
• Knowledge of the Ethiopian institutional and training context; experience in the project’s target regions is an advantage.

Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders and comply with ethical research standards