Timor-Leste : Project Preparation I - Workforce and Skills Development Project

Sovereign Project | 51063-003

The project will support the Government of Timor-Leste to strengthen the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system by (i) upgrading teaching and learning environments of selected key TVET institutions, (ii) improving the access to industry-aligned training opportunities in priority sectors (agriculture, manufacturing, construction), (iii) enhancing professional development of TVET teachers, (iv) strengthening the foundations of competency-based training by harmonizing standard development and subsequent curriculum development, preparing teaching and learning aids, including textbooks. Outcome is TVET system strengthened and aligned to the evolving labor market needs.

Project Details

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Project Name
Project Preparation I - Workforce and Skills Development Project
Project Number
51063-003
Country / Economy
  • Timor-Leste
Project Status
Active
Project Type / Modality of Assistance
  • Technical Assistance
Source of Funding / Amount
TA 10217-TIM: Project Preparation I - Workforce and Skills Development Project
Source Amount
Technical Assistance Special Fund US$ 400,000.00
Operational Priorities
  • OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities
  • OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality
Sector / Subsector

  • Education / Technical and vocational education and training

Gender
Effective gender mainstreaming
Description

The project will support the Government of Timor-Leste to strengthen the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system by (i) upgrading teaching and learning environments of selected key TVET institutions, (ii) improving the access to industry-aligned training opportunities in priority sectors (agriculture, manufacturing, construction), (iii) enhancing professional development of TVET teachers, (iv) strengthening the foundations of competency-based training by harmonizing standard development and subsequent curriculum development, preparing teaching and learning aids, including textbooks. Outcome is TVET system strengthened and aligned to the evolving labor market needs.

Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy
Overall, the vast majority of training providers in Timor-Leste is only delivering basic and low-level skills training programs across all occupational areas.
Impact

Project Outcome

Description of Outcome
Progress Toward Outcome

Implementation Progress

Description of Project Outputs
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)
Geographical Location
Nation-wide

Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects

Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples

Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation

During Project Design
During Project Implementation

Contact

Responsible ADB Officer
Tanaka, Sakiko
Responsible ADB Department
Sectors Group
Responsible ADB Division
Human and Social Development Sector Office (SG-HSD)
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Education

Timetable

Concept Clearance
-
Fact Finding
-
MRM
-
Approval
27 Nov 2023
Last Review Mission
-
Last PDS Update
06 Dec 2023

Funding

TA 10217-TIM

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
27 Nov 2023 - 27 Nov 2023 31 Jan 2026 - -
Financing Plan/TA Utilization
ADB Cofinancing Counterpart Total
Gov Beneficiaries Project Sponsor Others
400,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 400,000.00
Cumulative Disbursements
Date Amount
16 Jan 2024 0.00

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Tenders

Tender Title Type Status Posting Date Deadline
TVET Policy Specialist Individual - Consulting Closed
Support for TVET Curriculum Assessment and Development Individual - Consulting Closed
Accreditation and Certification TVET Specialist Individual - Consulting Closed

Contracts Awarded

No contracts awarded for this project were found

Procurement Plan

None currently available.