Summary
About the Proposal
The objective of this work is to design and deliver comprehensive youth diversion training programs that support youth entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and formalization of community groups.
This Scope of Work will cover training across the following areas:
- Delivery of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Training
- Financial Services and Inclusion Support
- Community Group Formalisation
- Curriculum Development.
Description
Responsibilities
The service provider will be responsible for delivering the following:
Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Training – up to 6 trainings
- Develop and deliver a basic SME training targeting youths, focusing on: Basic business concepts
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- Basic business concepts
- Business planning and management
- Income-generating activities suitable for local contexts
- Entrepreneurial mindset development
- Business ethics
- Others (related)
Financial Services and Inclusion
- Facilitate the opening of personal and group bank accounts for youth participants
- Provide awareness and linkage to available financial services (e.g., SME loans, savings products, mobile banking etc.)
- Coordinate with financial institutions to support youth-friendly access to services.
Formalisation of Community Groups
- Support community youth groups to: Register as associations or businesses with the PNG Investment Promotion Authority (IPA)
- Apply for Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC)
- Understand and comply with basic legal and regulatory requirements for operation.
Training Curriculum Development
- Develop an adaptable, culturally appropriate training curriculum that: Is suitable for remote, low-literacy communities
- Utilizes participatory and visual learning techniques
- Includes modules on business skills, financial literacy, group governance, and legal compliance.
How to Apply
For detailed application information please read the full RFQ here.
