RFP - Training and Capacity Building in Disc-Jockey （DJ） and Audio Technology.

RFP-006/26 - Training and Capacity Building in Disc-Jockey（DJ） and Digital and Audio Technology for Youth Employment in Sierra Leone at Unipod.Youth unemployment remains a critical development challenge in Sierra Leone, with a large proportion of the population under 35 facing limited access to skills, employment, and income-generating opportunities. The Medium-Term National Development Plan (2024–2030) identifies youth employment as a national priority under the “Big Five Game Changers,” with a target of creating 500,000 jobs by 2030. It further emphasizes the role of technology, innovation, and skills development in driving inclusive growth and economic transformation. In this context, the creative and digital economy, particularly the music and entertainment sector, presents a viable and growing pathway for youth employment. Increasing demand for DJs, sound engineers, digital content creators, and live event technicians reflects the expansion of the entertainment industry, digital media platforms, and youth-led creative enterprises. However, the sector remains largely informal, with limited access to structured training, professional equipment, certification, and business development support. As a result, many young people operate below their potential, with inconsistent income and limited opportunities for growth. This aligns with the UNDP Sierra Leone Country Programme Document (2025–2030）， which prioritizes human capital development, youth empowerment, digitalization, and the creation of decent employment opportunities. The CPD underscores the need for market-driven, practical skills development programmes that link training directly to employment and entrepreneurship, particularly for youth and women. At the same time, Sierra Leone’s digital transformation agenda highlights the importance of building digital skills and capabilities to support economic participation in an increasingly technology-driven world. Yet, gaps remain in access to digital tools, applie