Result of ServiceEXPECTED OUTPUTS AND TIMELINES Output 1: Preparation and Coordination (by end of February 2026) • Co-developed, reviewed and contextualized the Soft Skills training materials and facilitation guide and integrated it with the PSEA content, including adapted slides, workbooks, and exercises to reflect national examples and learning needs. • Participated in preparatory meetings with ITC and SkYE teams. • Oversaw translation of materials into local languages, if required. Output 2: Delivery of Training of Trainers (ToT) (by end of April 2026) • One 5-day in-person ToT delivered in Freetown. • At least 8 TVET instructors and 5 BSOs/Tech Hubs trained (minimum two per region). Output 3: Delivery of Regional Soft Skills Rollouts – (by end of August 2026) • Two 3-day workshops delivered for youth and women entrepreneurs in target districts. • PSEA principles demonstrably applied in delivery and institutional practices. Output 4: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Final Reporting (by end of September 2026) • Post-training assessments completed. • Final reports submitted, including outcomes, challenges, mitigation measures, and recommendations. The consultant is obliged to provide full access to ITC external and internal auditors to documents and information. In addition, the consultant shall comply with any audit undertaken in line with the financial regulations and rules of the United Nations. Copyright Clause: The consultant has to ensure that she has obtained the necessary permissions with regard to intellectual property rights required to perform her services under this consultancy contract and for the subsequent dissemination by ITC in any form. Documentary proof is to be submitted to ITC. Should any license fee be due for the use of copyrighted materials of third parties, the consultant shall request the prior written permission from ITC. ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality and gender parity and considers all qualified persons - of all genders - equally, including those with disabilities, without discrimination or prejudice of any kind. Work LocationHome-based Expected duration6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesBACKGROUND: About ITC The International Trade Centre (ITC), a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, is the only multilateral organization fully dedicated to supporting the internationalization of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). ITC promotes sustainable and inclusive development through trade-led growth. About READY Salone The Realizing Empowerment and Acceleration in Digital for Youth (READY-Salone) project, funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), aims to unlock economic opportunities for young people and youth-led enterprises in Sierra Leone’s digital economy. The project provides digital skills training, entrepreneurship support, and access to innovation resources for young people aged 15–35, with a particular focus on women. READY Salone also works with business support organizations (BSOs), TVET centres, financial institutions, and policymakers to strengthen pathways to jobs and market opportunities. About ITC SheTrades and the Market-Related Soft Skills Programme ITC's SheTrades Initiative works to remove barriers to women's participation in trade by strengthening their competitiveness, skills, and access to markets. Under READY Salone, SheTrades delivers market-related soft skills training focused on confidence building, communication, storytelling, negotiation, and leadership. The programme helps participants challenge limiting beliefs, enhance emotional intelligence, and develop a growth mindset. Through practical exercises, role-plays, and coaching tools such as the Business Model Canvas, Asset Mapping, and the GROWTH model, the training equips entrepreneurs to navigate business environments, communicate their value, and engage in digital and traditional markets more effectively. About the ToT and Collaboration with the SkYE Fund Under the collaboration with the SkYE Fund, ITC will deliver a structured Training of Trainers (ToT) to build the capacity of TVET instructors and youth facilitators to deliver the Market-Related Soft Skills (MRSS) package with integrated gender sensitivity, safeguarding, and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) principles. The MRSS package focuses on developing confidence, effective communication, storytelling, negotiation, and leadership skills needed for business success. This assignment contributes directly to Output 1.2, which aims to strengthen institutional capacity through soft skills ToTs, and Output 2.1, which focuses on rolling out basic business and investment readiness training for young entrepreneurs—particularly women. OBJECTIVES The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the SheTrades Associate Programme Officer leading the market-related soft skills training programme to perform the following duties: A. Preparation and Coordination • Review and contextualize the softs skills training materials and facilitation guide by adapting slides, workbooks, and exercises to reflect Sierra Leonean context and examples. Ensure all adaptations maintain the core learning objectives on softs skills, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), and gender-responsive approach. • Collaborate with ITC SheTrades to finalize ToT delivery plan, agenda, and participant list. • Participate in preparatory meetings and briefing sessions with ITC and SkYE teams. • Oversee translation of materials into local languages, if needed. B. Training of Trainers (ToT) • Co-facilitate 3–5 virtual ToT sessions on the training methodology, and facilitation techniques. • Co-deliver one 5-day in-person ToT, structured as follows: o Days 1–2: Observation of trainees facilitating the content to the group o Days 3–4: Deliver two-day training to young women entrepreneurs and girls and the trainees will shadow the sessions o Day 5: Feedback, reflection, coaching, and safeguarding reinforcement C. Regional Rollouts • Coordinate and facilitate two 3-day in-person soft skills workshops for 25 youth and women entrepreneurs per workshop. Apply inclusive facilitation techniques and ensure balanced gender participation. • Target districts: Bo, Bombali, Tonkolili, and Western Urban. Topics may include: • Building self-confidence and challenging limiting beliefs • Storytelling and business identity • Communication and presentation skills • Negotiation and leadership in business D. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting • Administer ITC pre- and post-training assessments to measure knowledge gain and behavioural change. • Collect attendance sheets, feedback forms, and short reflection summaries from participants. • Submit a consolidated training report using ITC’s template, including: o Summary of training outcomes and participant feedback o Lessons learned and success stories o Recommendations for future replication Qualifications/special skillsBachelor’s degree in Education, Economics, Business, Communication, Psychology, or related field. Extensive relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree. Minimum 1–2 years of experience facilitating training for youth or young women. Prior experience working on campaigns, or organized professional content for targeted or specific groups. Eg, NGOs, or international organizations is a plus. LanguagesAdvanced knowledge of Krio and English. Other local languages are a plus (ex: Mende) No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.