Organisation: India Centre for Migration (ICM)

Location: India

Submit by: 25 Jan 2016

 

A Regd. Society of Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs

New Delhi

 

Expression of Interest for selection of research institutions for implementing the Study of Labor Markets in 3 GCC Countries

 

 

The India Centre for Migration (ICM) is a 'not for profit' society established by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) in July, 2008 to serve as a think tank on all matters relating to International Migration. The Centre undertakes empirical, analytical and policy related research, implements pilot projects to document good practices and assists in capacity building of stakeholders at the sub-national level.

 

 

Much of the labor migration from India is to destinations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and emigration data indicates the numbers are on rise. India, as the source country, and as an active member of both the Colombo Process and Abu Dhabi dialogue, has also an obligation to ensure that the skill profile of migrant workers improves at a qualitative level so as to make India recognized as source country for skilled, qualified and certified workers. Understanding of the dynamics of labour market in GCC countries and identification skill-specific needs is a pre-requisite to implementation skill development programs aimed at overseas employment. It is in this context the study of labor markets in the GCC countries finds utility to efforts of MOIA. The implementation of the study will be coordinated by India Centre for Migration (ICM).

 

 

India Centre for Migration proposes to have the study implemented in 6 months from the date of signing the contract with the successful applicant/institution.

 

Understand the labor market policy of 6 GCC countries with particular emphasis on UAE, KSA and Kuwait in relation to four specific occupations

 

Data on current trends in migration from India to GCC countries, and also data on other expatriates/foreign workers in GCC countries

 

Statistics on labour force both in India and GCC countries for the four occupations.

 

Compilation of data sources/studies currently available on these subjects

 

Examine the systems in place for capture of labor market information both in India and the GCC countries and initiatives taken so far

 

Collect information on trends and opportunities for four occupations in 3 GCC countries, forecast for next 10 years, and major opportunities for Indian workers

 

Assessment of skill gaps based on a comparative of National Occupation Standards (NOS) of both India and the three identified countries.

 

 

Provides information on trends and opportunities for employment of Indian workers in the four specific occupations at destination countries

 

Provides information on skill requirement, verification and certification of training as accepted at destination

 

Ways to improve data collection/ w.r.t. labor migration to 6 GCC countries

 

Agreement

 

There will be an exclusive implementation agreement between ICM and the selected institution with detailed terms & conditions.

 

It is expected that the report shall be original including information & data collected during the process of implementation of the study. If sections of the report are taken from any other source/study, it should be clearly mentioned to avoid any copyright violations. In cases of such copyright violation, the selected institution shall bear sole responsibility.

 

Academic/research institutions affiliated to University Grants Commission (UGC) and other academic centres of excellence affiliated to UGC & consultancy organizations are eligible to apply.

 

Applicants with experiences in one or more as shown below will be preferred:

Labour migration from India to GCC

Labour market assessments & labour market information systems/analysis

 

The final institution for implementation shall be selected via two stages:

the Expression of Interest – Stage I & Pre-bid discussion

the Submission of Technical & Financial bids – Stage II

The current advertisement is to secure Expression of Interest and obtain technical proposals. All technical proposals received through the EoI shall be evaluated based on the criteria shown below to short-list institutions for pre-bid stage discussion:

 

Strength of the proposal – 30 Marks

Methodology – 30 Marks

Credentials of the principal researcher/other researchers – 20 Marks

Credentials of the applicant institution – 20 Marks

 

Terms of reference (ToR) for the study shall be finalized after pre-bid discussions after which all the applicant institutions shall submit both technical and financial proposals for final selection of the institution.

 

Documents to be submitted at EoI Stage – I:

Technical proposal including methodology

Implementation plan for 6 month-period to achieve the objectives

All documents supporting eligibility criteria

Resume of both the principal and co-researchers along with transcripts of publications on the subject.

 

If they are applying on behalf of an institution, the profile of the institution and list of projects completed/on-going on the subject concerned or related subjects to be submitted

The above documents can be submitted in a sealed cover addressed to:

Joint Secretary (FS) & CEO, ICM, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Room No -  913, 9th Floor, Akbar Bhavan, Near Yashwant Place Market, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021

 

Technical proposal including methodology based on revised ToR after pre-bid discussion

Implementation plan for 6 month-period to achieve the objectives based on revised ToR after pre-bid discussion

 

All aspects relating to foreign travel, if any, should be covered both in the technical proposal and while estimating the overall budget/financial bid

 

Technical & Financial bids to be submitted in separate sealed covers addressed to: Joint Secretary (FS) & CEO, ICM, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Room No -  913, 9th Floor, Akbar Bhavan, Near Yashwant Place Market, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021

 

 

The institution which has been awarded the contract is responsible for achieving deliverables identified by ICM in the pre-bid discussion and as mentioned in the RFP. There would be a penalty for non-completion of deliverables by specified timeline, submission of unsatisfactory output, and for breach/dishonor any of the contractual provisions of the Agreement.

 

 

The final report/deliverables will be submitted to the Research Committee of ICM and will be evaluated by expert/s as recommended by the Committee. The decision of the Committee is final in accepting the report/deliverables.

 

The research objectives and utility mentioned in the EoI are only indicative. Applicants are encouraged to explore other questions related to the subject theme of understanding the labour markets in the GCC countries. The last date for submission of research proposals is 25 January 2016. 

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