Individual Consultancy for the Training Needs Analysis and Skills Development Framework for the Tourism Sector in Rodrigues

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION Country – Republic of Mauritius Name of Project – Rodrigues Airport Project, New Runway and Associated Facilities Project (P180266) Loan No.: IBRD-95910 Assignment Title: Individual Consultancy for the Training Needs Analysis and Skills Development Framework for the Tourism Sector in Rodrigues Reference No .: MU-AML-532976-CS-INDV BACKGROUND The Ministry of Finance has received financing from the World Bank and a grant from the European Union toward the cost of the Construction of a New Runway and Other facilities for Plaine Corail Airport, Rodrigues and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards recruitment of Individual Consultancy for the Training Needs Analysis and Skills Development Framework for the Tourism Sector in Rodrigues 2.0 OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT The main objective of this consultancy is to carry out a comprehensive TNA for the tourism sector in Rodrigues and to develop a Skills Development Framework (SDF) that will guide targeted capacity-building interventions under the RAP. The assignment will identify specific occupational skills gaps and priority training needs among tourism operators and employees across subsectors such as accommodation, food and beverage, and guiding services; as well as assessing demand for courses and barriers to participation in training programmes. 3.0 BRIEF SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT Review all relevant project documents, including the PAD, MOP, STDP, and available tourism and labour market studies. Identify and engage key stakeholders, including public and private tourism operators, sector associations, training institutions, and relevant government entities. Conduct structured surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions with a representative sample of tourism operators and employees. Assess current skills, qualifications, and competencies of the tourism workforce across subsectors (accommodation, food & beverage, guiding, transport, h