Company Profile

WUSC is a leading Canadian international development organization committed to providing education, economic and empowerment opportunities to improve the lives of millions of disadvantaged youth around the world, particularly young women and refugees. WUSC’s vision is a world where all young people can thrive in safe, secure and supportive environments; have access to high-quality education opportunities from early childhood to adulthood; are able to secure fair, decent and fulfilling economic opportunities; and can actively participate in all aspects of their societies’ development. WUSC works as a facilitator and a convener, bringing together diverse resources and stakeholders to tackle complex challenges at a systems level. WUSC leverages a wide network of actors from civil society, post-secondary education, the private sector and youth themselves to design and implement initiatives that will bring lasting change for the benefit of youth. 

WUSC operates in over 25 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, with an annual budget of over $45 million CAD. WUSC has over 300 staff globally implementing many development projects in collaboration with donors, such as Global Affairs Canada, the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, and the Mastercard Foundation. With support from Global Affairs Canada and other funders, WUSC has worked in Ghana since 1997, contributing to national development goals through partnerships with the Government of Ghana, civil society, the private sector, and other key development actors. WUSC has co-designed and implemented a number of innovative programs with a focus on youth economic opportunities, in particular business environment and TVET activities to improve employment and entrepreneurship outcomes across the country.

Job Description

Terms of Reference - Consultant Performance Measurement and Tracer Studies 
Accelerating Change Through InnoVation In Agricultural TVET (ACTIVATE)
 

• Assess current capacities and tools for performance measurement and tracer studies across ATVET institutions in Ghana, in collaboration with the ACTIVATE project, to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
• Develop a comprehensive framework that will enable ATVET institutions to establish a performance management system, incorporating key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor educational outcomes and institutional performance, and to design a tracer study methodology for assessing graduate employment, career progression, and the alignment of training with industry needs.
• Create a tailored training curriculum and manual for ATVET staff to equip them with the skills to independently manage performance measurement and tracer studies.
• Conduct capacity-building training to strengthen implementation practices and ensure sustainability of performance management and tracer study systems.
• Conduct tracer studies with two ATVET training institutions to evaluate graduate employment outcomes and the impact of training on career progression. 
• Develop an actionable implementation plan with key activities, timelines, and resources for the successful rollout and long-term sustainability of these systems in ATVET institutions.

• Conduct a review of current practices, tools, and capacities.
• Consult stakeholders to identify existing gaps and needs.
• Analyze the institutional readiness for implementing performance measurement and tracer studies.
• Framework for undertaking the performance measurement and tracer studies 

• Develop a training curriculum covering key concepts, tools, and methodologies.
• Prepare a comprehensive manual and facilitator’s guide including templates and case examples.
• Ensure content aligns with national education frameworks and institutional priorities.

• Facilitate participatory training workshops for selected ATVET staff.
• Apply adult learning principles and practical approaches.
• Collect and analyze feedback to assess training effectiveness.

• Design and facilitate the implementation of tracer studies in two selected ATVET institutions as a practical learning exercise.
• Guide institutional staff through the process, including survey design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Document lessons learned and provide recommendations to build institutional capacity for future independent tracer studies.

• Draft a detailed implementation plan to guide the rollout of performance measurement and tracer study activities.
• Define clear objectives, roles and responsibilities, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Include recommendations for institutional integration, sustainability, and ongoing capacity building.

• Inception Report – It should outline the proposed methodology, data collection tools, detailed work plan, and timeline for completing the assignment. The methodology must include strategies for incorporating a gender and social inclusion (GESI) lens throughout the assignment.
• Needs Assessment Report – A comprehensive report summarizing findings from the institutional assessment, stakeholder consultations, and identified capacity gaps related to performance measurement and tracer study readiness with particular attention to barriers and opportunities for gender equality and social inclusion.
• Training Curriculum and Manual – A structured and user-friendly training package, including a curriculum, facilitator’s guide, participant manual, templates, and relevant case studies. The content must explicitly integrate gender and social inclusion principles, ensuring equitable participation and responsiveness to the needs of diverse groups, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
• Implementation Plan – A practical and actionable plan outlining steps for institutionalizing performance measurement and tracer study systems. The plan should define objectives, roles, timelines, and resource needs, and must include recommendations to ensure GESI-sensitive implementation, integration, and sustainability.
• Training Workshop(s) – At least one participatory training workshop facilitated for staff from the ATVET institutions. The workshop must promote inclusive participation and apply adult learning approaches that reflect gender-sensitive and socially inclusive facilitation methods.
• Training Report – A report documenting the training process, participant attendance and engagement, session outcomes, feedback received, and key recommendations for future training initiatives.
• Tracer Study Implementation (Learning Component) Report - A report detailing the design, implementation, and outcomes of tracer studies conducted in two ATVET institutions. The report should include data collection methods, analysis of graduate employment outcomes, stakeholder feedback, lessons learned, and recommendations for institutional capacity strengthening in conducting future tracer studies.
• Debrief Learning Workshop - Facilitation of a debrief learning workshop with relevant institutional stakeholders to present key findings, reflect on lessons learned, and discuss next steps for sustaining performance measurement and tracer study systems.
• Final Consolidated Report – Comprehensive documentation covering all aspects of the assignment.

Required Skills or Experience

• Advanced degree in monitoring and evaluation, education, social sciences, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience conducting institutional needs assessments, developing curricula/manuals, and delivering training.
• Proven experience in performance measurement and tracer studies, especially in the education or TVET sector in Ghana
• Demonstrated capacity to develop implementation plans and strategic frameworks.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and report writing skills.