METHOD STATEMENT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF

ALTERNATIVE VOCATIONAL TRAINING (AVT)

UNDER THE COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT, TEPU

1. INTRODUCTION

 On behalf of the Government of Uganda (GoU), Total E&P Uganda B.V (TEP
Uganda), operator of Contract Area 1 (CA-1) and Licensed Area 2 (LA-2),
herein referred to as COMPANY plans to develop the licensed petroleum
fields in Buliisa, Kikuube, Hoima and Nwoya Districts, within the Albertine
Graben of Uganda with all of the corresponding pipelines and infrastructure
under the Tilenga Project.

 The Tilenga Project has developed a Community Content and Economic

Development Plan (CCEDP) as one of the Social Management Plans to
address potential social impacts as described in Chapter 23 of the Tilenga
Project ESIA. It is one of many plans outlined in the Social Management
Strategy which is the umbrella framework for the Tilenga Social Management
System, a major component of the Tilenga Risk Management System.

 The CCEDP describes the Programmes aimed at improving and diversifying

local livelihoods of Project Affected Communities (PACs) to mitigate the risks
and effects of operations and influx; enhancing the capacity of local producers
and service providers to provide goods and services for sustenance of the
communities as well as to the Project, and enhancing the potential for
members of PACs to participate in the Project workforce.

 The Tilenga project is committed to working with stakeholders to develop

opportunities in a sustainable manner with respect to employment
opportunities, supplier and community development programmes that are of a
strategic nature. This plan is related to and is not independent of other plans
with a number of interrelationships and overarching and cross-cutting
activities.

ABOUT THE ALTERNATIVE VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND LINKAGE TO

EMPLOYMENT COMPONENT OF THE PROJECT

 The working population in the Project Areas is generally unskilled. The

majority (more than 60%) of the working-age population in the Project Area
(Buliisa, Nwoya, Hoima, Kikuube and Masindi), is engaged in subsistence
agriculture. Only a small fraction (about 2%) are technicians and assistant
professionals. Land-based and fishing livelihoods are becoming constrained
with population increase, by natural resource degradation and by declining
 fish stock, leading to the overall fragility of traditional sources of income and
food. Therefore, the youth, in particular, are looking for alternative livelihoods.

 During the ESIA interviews, trades like the tailors expressed a wish to up-skill
(and upgrade their equipment), while youth expressed a wish to get
employment with a trade in either construction or driving among others. The
oil industry, the expanding tourism sector and government are potential
employers, while private-service provision opportunities are also likely to
expand as infrastructure and communications improve. Levels of skills
outside farming and fishing are very limited at present, and youth
employment is low. There are no Business, Technical and Vocational
Education Training institutions validated by the Directorate of Industrial
Training (DIT) in Buliisa District, but there are several in Hoima, Masindi,
Kikuube and Nwoya. Based on that fact and the need for short term
vocational training, the project will look into at least 6 Month non-formal
courses in motorcycle repair and maintenance, driving classes, carpentry
and joinery, plumbing, bricklaying, welding and metal fabrication,
tailoring and garment cutting and hairdressing among others. These
opportunities will be presented to the Project Affected Communities and those
willing and qualifying will be enrolled accordingly.

2. PROJECT SCOPE

 The Project will identify beneficiaries from the Project affected communities
(Male, female, youth and members of vulnerable households) eligible for
training with help of the local leaders. The Service Provider shall prepare a
selection criterion for the beneficiaries based on the requirements of the
training Institutions. Its anticipated that the Service Provider will advertise all
available placements within the Project Area using local languages in
partnership with the respective District Local Governments. Short Listed
candidates will be availed with these positions within the various Directorate
of Industrial Training accredited Institutions. Each subcounty will have up to
50 vacancies available in each of the 12 sub counties over a 3-year period
(600 vacancies). It important to select scholars from vulnerable groups and
women who have the necessary entry eligibility and support of their family.
These should be short term programs of not more than 6 months.

The Service Provider will conduct a rapid assessment within the Project area
in order to understand the inherent interest of the young people in terms of
future trades. The assessment should include the list of available courses
within the region that are validated by the Directorate of Industrial Training
(DIT).

All beneficiaries will be supported with scholastic materials, a stipend, leaning

aids and a startup kit at the end of the course. Enrolled beneficiaries in the
 vocational institutions will be continuous monitored to ensure completion of
the designated courses.

The Service Provider will ensure that all beneficiaries are able to participate in
practical industrial trainings/mentorships within the region. This will include
establishing a linkage to employment programme that will be initiated and
managed by the Service Provider while benefitting all programme participants.

The outcome of this intervention will be; 1) Skilled youth in the community with
successful careers and businesses contributing to diversified family income
and food security, and steer future away from farming. 2) Improved levels of
income and livelihoods among trained community members. 3) Start-up
businesses formed by the trained youth as an impact from the vocational
training. 4) Increased opportunities for jobs on the Project and in the oil and
gas sector.

The Service Provider will monitor the following indicators during

implementation of this activity; 1) Number of community members trained by
gender who have completed the programs (Target is at least 80% completion
rate); 2) Number of trained community members linked to employment by
gender (On Project and outside the Project. Target is at least 50% of those
that completed the training. 3) Number of trained community members who
have started up their businesses by gender. (Target is at least 10% of the
trained members).

The AVT component targets Youths living in Project Affected Communities

(CAP). These will be trained in Alternative Vocational training, offered
Certificates of Training upon successful completion of their courses of interest
and offered Linkages to Employment.

 The proposed activities in this scope of works are therefore part of the
Project’s plan to empower and enhance the skills and knowledge of the
project affected communities. Support will be provided to various trades within
the project area with the aim of ensuring that members of Project Affected
Communities (PACs) participate in the Project workforce.

3. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

General Objective

 The objective of the community empowerment and capacity building

programme is to strengthen local partner capacities, promote self-reliance and
create the chances for the successful implementation of the mitigation
initiatives for Project Affected Communities within Buliisa, Nwoya, Masindi,
Hoima, Kikuube and Packwach districts.
Specific Objectives

 To provide impacted community members (both male and female youth) with
useful skills through vocational training and linkages to employment and
business opportunities.

4. DELIVERABLES

 The Project will identify beneficiaries from the Project affected communities
(Male, female, youth and members of vulnerable households) eligible for
training with help of the local leaders. The Service Provider shall prepare a
selection criterion for the beneficiaries based on the requirements of the
training Institutions. Its anticipated that the Service Provider will advertise all
available placements within the Project Area using local languages in
partnership with the respective District Local Governments. Short Listed
candidates will be availed with these positions within the various Directorate
of Industrial Training accredited Institutions. Each subcounty will have up to
50 vacancies available in each of the 12 sub counties over a 3-year period
(600 vacancies). It important to select scholars from vulnerable groups and
women who have the necessary entry eligibility and support of their family.
These should be short term programs of not more than 6 months.

 The Service Provider will conduct a rapid assessment within the Project area
in order to understand the inherent interest of the young people in terms of
future trades. The assessment should include the list of available courses
within the region that are validated by the Directorate of Industrial Training
(DIT).

 All beneficiaries will be supported with scholastic materials, a stipend, leaning

aids and a startup kit at the end of the course. Enrolled beneficiaries in the
vocational institutions will be continuous monitored to ensure completion of
the designated courses.

 The Service Provider will ensure that all beneficiaries are able to participate in
practical industrial trainings/mentorships within the region. This will include
establishing a linkage to employment programme that will be initiated and
managed by the Service Provider while benefitting all programme participants.

 The outcome of this intervention will be; 1) Skilled youth in the community with
successful careers and businesses contributing to diversified family income
and food security, and steer future away from farming. 2) Improved levels of
income and livelihoods among trained community members. 3) Start-up
 businesses formed by the trained youth as an impact from the vocational
training. 4) Increased opportunities for jobs on the Project and in the oil and
gas sector.

 The Service Provider will monitor the following indicators during

implementation of this activity; 1) Number of community members trained by
gender who have completed the programs (Target is at least 80% completion
rate); 2) Number of trained community members linked to employment by
gender (On Project and outside the Project. Target is at least 50% of those
that completed the training. 3) Number of trained community members who
have started up their businesses by gender. (Target is at least 10% of the
trained members).
5. SELECTION OF BENEFICIARIES

5.1 First Level screening

 All the 4,922 applicants for the AVT program are being screened against first
level requirements as per the selection criteria, i.e.: Residence confirmation,
Age, LC1 recommendation, NATIONAL IDs (ORIGINAL) Other similar TEPU
programs such as the Financial and Business Capacity project, Welding
and Scaffolding projects under National Content by Sunmaker, TASC,
SOLIDROCK, etc. A report on this exercise will be shared. Applicants who go
through the first level screening will qualify for level 2.

5.2 Second Level screening

 We shall screen the applicants against the minimum academic

requirements i.e., P.7 and S.4 certification. We propose conducting this
exercise on site in the various villages. Applicants will be required to present
this certifications (Original Copies) in person. S.4 qualification will be an
added advantage. Applicants who go through this second level screening will
qualify for the third level screen which will be conducted on the same day as
the second level. National IDs (ORIGINAL COPIES) will also be
verified/checked physically during this second screening. Those without
will be disqualified.

5.3 Third Level screening

 At the third level, we shall screen applicants against experience/or

Vocational training qualification of any course. Candidates who are already
experienced or qualified in ANY VOCATIONAL PROGRAM whatsoever will
be disqualified.
 Only candidates who have do not have ANY QUALIFICATION IN
VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS OR VOCATIONAL EXPERIENCE will be
prioritized.
6. MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Objective 1: Achieve Successful Implementation of Vocational Training

Indicators: Data Source: Data Collection Frequency: Method of Verification:
 Enrollment Rate:
Percentage of targeted  Training Reports  Daily for training  Regular audits of
beneficiaries enrolled in  Program Completion  Monthly for Enrollment Training Management
vocational programs. Records  Quarterly for System
 Completion Rate:  Completion  Periodic reviews of
Percentage of completion records
beneficiaries
successfully completing
the training.
Objective 2: Facilitate Smooth Transition to Employment Opportunities
Indicators: Data Source: Responsibility: Method of Verification:

 Internship Placement  Internship Placement  Placement Coordinator  Employer feedback and

Rate: Percentage of Records (Internships) placement records
beneficiaries placed in  Distribution Records  Program Coordinator  Distribution records and
internships.  Data Collection (Startup Kits) beneficiary feedback
 Startup Kit Distribution: Frequency:
Number of beneficiaries  Quarterly
receiving startup kits.

Objective 3: Measure Impact on Beneficiaries

Indicators: Data Source: Data Collection Frequency: Method of Verification:

 Skills Enhancement:  Pre and Post-Training  Pre and post-training  Skills assessment
Demonstrable results and improvement
 improvement in Assessments assessments reports
vocational skills.  Follow-up Surveys and  6 months post-  Follow-up surveys and
 Job Retention: Employer Feedback placement for job employer feedback
Percentage of retention
beneficiaries retaining
employment six months
post-placement.

Objective 4: Evaluate Stakeholder Satisfaction and Program Effectiveness

Indicators: Data Source: Data Collection Frequency: Method of Verification:

 Beneficiary Satisfaction:  Post-Training Surveys  End of each training  Analysis of survey

Feedback on the quality and Focus Group cycle results and discussions
and relevance of Discussions  Bi-annually  Compilation of
training.  Stakeholder Interviews stakeholder feedback
 Stakeholder Feedback: and Feedback Forms reports
Perception of the
program’s overall
effectiveness.
7. PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (AVT)

Project Manager
(Ali - 0760707863)
100%

Technical Duet
(Dalia Prince - 0783348616)
70%

Field Coordinator Grievence Cordinator National Content Manager CLO Driver

(Peter Kayizi - 0705033720) (Humfrey) (Joel Ojok) (Elvis Majara) (Wahab)
100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
8. PROJECT WORKPLAN

Planned Activities Duration Current Status

Complete
Training Needs Assessment 5 Days
(Report on SharePoint)
Due diligence on potential Complete
5 Days
partner AVT institutions (Report on SharePoint)
Selection criteria development Complete
10 Days
and Approval by CPY (Report on SharePoint)
Complete
Applications 10 Days
(Applications seen by CPY)
Selection Exercise 15 Days Ongoing

Enrolment 2 Days Pending

Training and Certification for
Within 2 Years Pending
the targeted 400 beneficiaries
Job seeker support After the training Pending

9. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM

 Grievance office will be established to operate throughout the project cycle

 It will work with the existing structures;
 Identify gender related grievances in the target communities (Recorded,
written, Oral) and entered in BOREALIS database for analysis.
 Develop measures/integrate issues in the planning and implementation of
activities including awareness raising and capacity building.
10. STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT PLAN

Objective Activities KPIs

Continue creating awareness
of the AVT program in the
community
Select beneficiaries fairly
 Participate in village meetings
 Participate in CPY organized radiotalk
shows
 Participate in CPY awareness campaigns
 Be active in CSR activities
 Report on every selection step conducted
to CPY and Local leaders
 Number of village meetings attended
 Number of talkshows attended
 Number of awareness campaigns conducted
 Number of CSR activities participated in
 Number of beneficiaries selected
aggregated by gender

Continue Engaging with Local
Leaders and provide updates
of the program
Successfully engage with AVT
Institutions during enrolment
and training
Handle all grievences
amicabeably and timely
 Participate in meetings with community
leaders at all times
 Organize courtersy calls to different
leaders with updates on the project
progress
 Supervise the enrolment exercise in
conjuction with CPY
 Supervise all trainings in conjuction with
CPY
 Submit daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly
and annual reports
 Particiopate in CPY organized grievience
trainings
 Respond to all grieviences timely
 Have a grievience coordinator onsite
 Keep the log upto date
 Number of community engagements
engaged in
 Number of beenficiaries completing trainings
successfully
 Number of trainings conducted
 Number of beneficiaries examined and
certified
 Number of beneficiaries supported with
startup kits
 Number of beneficiaries placed for internship
 Number of concerns and grieviences
recorded and attended to
Report on all HSE related  Organize and participate in HSE training  HSE incidents reported and resolved
incidents  Have an HSE personnel onsite  Number of HSE trainings conducted
 Drivers to undergo referesher defensive
driving trainings after every three months
 HSE reports submitted weekly
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