This grant is offered by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to fund the Workforce Development Program in Djibouti. The aim is to boost the number of active members in the Djiboutian workforce by enhancing quality vocational training programs, fostering partnerships between public and private sectors, and improving job placement services. The project spans five years (2017-2021) and targets reducing Djibouti’s high unemployment rate by equipping the workforce with technical and soft skills. Interested organizations, excluding certain restricted countries, can apply before the closing date on August 11, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 285849
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-603-16-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Workforce Development Program – Djibouti |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 29, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 11, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 11, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 10, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $24,900,000 |
| Award Floor: | $24,900,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa |
| Description: | Request for Application (RFP) No. RFA-603-16-000003 for Workforce Development Program The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative agreement from qualified U.S, and Non-U.S. Organizations (other than those foreign policy restricted countries) to fund a program entitled Workforce Development Program. The purpose of the project is to increase the number of active members of the Djiboutian workforce. The authority for the RFA is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and the Grants and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977.The Workforce Development (WFD) project will have a life of project of five years and is expected to be operation for calendar years 2017-2021. The purpose of the project is to increase the number of active members of the Djiboutian workforce. In order to achieve the project purpose, the WFD Activity will focus on achievement of three sub-intermediate results: (i) to expand quality workforce readiness programs (particularly TVETs); (ii) to create sustainable, productive linkages between the public sector (workforce supply) and the private sector (workforce demand); and (iii) to strengthen job placement, retention, and advancement services. Ultimately, the project will contribute to the GoDj’s goal of reducing the high unemployment rate (estimated at over 60 percent) by better preparing the Djiboutian workforce to meet private sector needs. These needs consist not only of technical skills in specified sector areas (such as heavy transport operators for the Ethiopia/Djibouti corridor; shipping and port operations; hospitality and tourism, but also soft skills (timeliness, strong work ethic, ability to communicate and work effectively with others) required by enterprises operating in Djibouti. Any questions concerning this RFA must be submitted in writing to Yordanos Abraham at yabraham@usaid.gov with a copy to caddis@usaid.gov not later than 17:00, Local time, July 22, 2016. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Yordanos Abraham
Acquisition and Assistance Specialist Phone 00251111306366 Email:yabraham@usaid.gov; caddis@usaid.gov; hamenu@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| to change the closing date | Aug 29, 2016 | |
| The purpose of this amendment is to remove acquisition language from the RFA and extend the submission date to September 06, 2016. | Aug 29, 2016 | |
| Aug 29, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-603-16-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Workforce Development Program – Djibouti |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 29, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 11, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 11, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 10, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $24,900,000 |
| Award Floor: | $24,900,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa |
| Description: | Request for Application (RFP) No. RFA-603-16-000003 for Workforce Development Program The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative agreement from qualified U.S, and Non-U.S. Organizations (other than those foreign policy restricted countries) to fund a program entitled Workforce Development Program. The purpose of the project is to increase the number of active members of the Djiboutian workforce. The authority for the RFA is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and the Grants and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977.The Workforce Development (WFD) project will have a life of project of five years and is expected to be operation for calendar years 2017-2021. The purpose of the project is to increase the number of active members of the Djiboutian workforce. In order to achieve the project purpose, the WFD Activity will focus on achievement of three sub-intermediate results: (i) to expand quality workforce readiness programs (particularly TVETs); (ii) to create sustainable, productive linkages between the public sector (workforce supply) and the private sector (workforce demand); and (iii) to strengthen job placement, retention, and advancement services. Ultimately, the project will contribute to the GoDj’s goal of reducing the high unemployment rate (estimated at over 60 percent) by better preparing the Djiboutian workforce to meet private sector needs. These needs consist not only of technical skills in specified sector areas (such as heavy transport operators for the Ethiopia/Djibouti corridor; shipping and port operations; hospitality and tourism, but also soft skills (timeliness, strong work ethic, ability to communicate and work effectively with others) required by enterprises operating in Djibouti. Any questions concerning this RFA must be submitted in writing to Yordanos Abraham at yabraham@usaid.gov with a copy to caddis@usaid.gov not later than 17:00, Local time, July 22, 2016. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Yordanos Abraham
Acquisition and Assistance Specialist Phone 00251111306366 Email:yabraham@usaid.gov; caddis@usaid.gov; hamenu@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-603-16-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Workforce Development Program – Djibouti |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 29, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 29, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 06, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 10, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $24,900,000 |
| Award Floor: | $24,900,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa |
| Description: | Request for Application (RFP) No. RFA-603-16-000003 for Workforce Development Program The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative agreement from qualified U.S, and Non-U.S. Organizations (other than those foreign policy restricted countries) to fund a program entitled Workforce Development Program. The purpose of the project is to increase the number of active members of the Djiboutian workforce. The authority for the RFA is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and the Grants and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977.The Workforce Development (WFD) project will have a life of project of five years and is expected to be operation for calendar years 2017-2021. The purpose of the project is to increase the number of active members of the Djiboutian workforce. In order to achieve the project purpose, the WFD Activity will focus on achievement of three sub-intermediate results: (i) to expand quality workforce readiness programs (particularly TVETs); (ii) to create sustainable, productive linkages between the public sector (workforce supply) and the private sector (workforce demand); and (iii) to strengthen job placement, retention, and advancement services. Ultimately, the project will contribute to the GoDj’s goal of reducing the high unemployment rate (estimated at over 60 percent) by better preparing the Djiboutian workforce to meet private sector needs. These needs consist not only of technical skills in specified sector areas (such as heavy transport operators for the Ethiopia/Djibouti corridor; shipping and port operations; hospitality and tourism, but also soft skills (timeliness, strong work ethic, ability to communicate and work effectively with others) required by enterprises operating in Djibouti. Any questions concerning this RFA must be submitted in writing to Yordanos Abraham at yabraham@usaid.gov with a copy to caddis@usaid.gov not later than 17:00, Local time, July 22, 2016. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Yordanos Abraham
Acquisition and Assistance Specialist Phone 00251111306366 Email:yabraham@usaid.gov; caddis@usaid.gov; hamenu@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-603-16-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Workforce Development Program – Djibouti |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 29, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 11, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 10, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $24,900,000 |
| Award Floor: | $24,900,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa |
| Description: | Request for Application (RFP) No. RFA-603-16-000003 for Workforce Development Program
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative agreement from qualified U.S, and Non-U.S. Organizations (other than those foreign policy restricted countries) to fund a program entitled Workforce Development Program. The purpose of the project is to increase the number of active members of the Djiboutian workforce. The authority for the RFA is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and the Grants and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977. The Workforce Development (WFD) project will have a life of project of five years and is expected to be operation for calendar years 2017-2021. The purpose of the project is to increase the number of active members of the Djiboutian workforce. In order to achieve the project purpose, the WFD Activity will focus on achievement of three sub-intermediate results: (i) to expand quality workforce readiness programs (particularly TVETs); (ii) to create sustainable, productive linkages between the public sector (workforce supply) and the private sector (workforce demand); and (iii) to strengthen job placement, retention, and advancement services. Ultimately, the project will contribute to the GoDj’s goal of reducing the high unemployment rate (estimated at over 60 percent) by better preparing the Djiboutian workforce to meet private sector needs. These needs consist not only of technical skills in specified sector areas (such as heavy transport operators for the Ethiopia/Djibouti corridor; shipping and port operations; hospitality and tourism, but also soft skills (timeliness, strong work ethic, ability to communicate and work effectively with others) required by enterprises operating in Djibouti. Any questions concerning this RFA must be submitted in writing to Yordanos Abraham at yabraham@usaid.gov with a copy to caddis@usaid.gov not later than 17:00, Local time, July 22, 2016. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Yordanos Abraham
Acquisition and Assistance Specialist Phone 00251111306366 Email:yabraham@usaid.gov; caddis@usaid.gov; hamenu@usaid.gov |
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Folder 285849 Full Announcement-Amendement #01 -> Gender Analysis Workforce Development PAD_FINAL Draft AB.pdf
Folder 285849 Full Announcement-Amendement #01 -> USAID Workforce Assessment in Djibouti Final Report – wordversion.pdf
Folder 285849 Full Announcement-Amendement #01 -> Amendement #01 – Workforce Development RFA-603-16-000003.pdf
Folder 285849 Full Announcement-RFA-603-16-000003 -> RFA-603-16-000003.pdf
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