Project Title: “EAGLE – A Skills Mobility Partnership Between Austria and Egypt” project.   Project Title EAGLE – A Skills Mobility Partnership Between Austria and Egypt (AT10P0544 / LM0632) Overall Objective To facilitate the creation of a mutually beneficial talent development and mobility partnership between Egypt and Austria. Donor Co-funded by the European Union via the Migration Partnership Facility (MPF) of the International Centre for Migration and Policy Development (ICMPD) Duration 01 Sep 2025 – 29 Feb 2028   B.Project Description The EAGLE project aims at facilitating skills development and mobility between the Egypt and Austria.  The project design is axed around investing in the further education of qualified workers in Egypt in the transportation sector, as well as providing initial work experience in professions in which skilled workers are needed in Austria. Eagle will develop a curriculum focusing on technical vocational training (TVET) in the field of metal technology and processing for the transport sector, in particular on modern welding techniques. Subsequently, a certain number of skilled workers will move to Austria in the framework of the Red- White-Red Card (RWR Card) scheme. In addition to imparting specific specialist knowledge, EAGLE attaches particular importance to the promotion of linguistic skills, German and English, basic as well as understanding of European values, principles and traditions. The aim is to accelerate and facilitate integration in Austria and in international companies in Egypt along with facilitating adaptation to the living, working and business environment. A total of 135 people will be trained as part of the project. The prerequisite for participation is a completed apprenticeship in metal technology and processing that is comparable to Austrian standards. The training package consists of a six-months training course in technical and soft skills. Furthermore, three-month internships are arranged to increase the employability of the EAGLE participants. For 100 participants, who wish to emigrate from Egypt, German courses and an A2 certificate are offered (the so-called "Away-Track") for a total of 10-months. The 35 participants, who are placed on the Egyptian labor market will receive English courses (the so-called "Home-Track") for a total of three-months. All participants receive an EAGLE scholarship for the duration of the six-month training.   C.Scope of work   The service provider will support the EAGLE project with activities under the following pillars:   Full Selection and Application process[1] of EAGLE participants:   Selection Criteria and Eligibility Framework for the following: Outbound track participants (aligned with Red-White-Red Card requirements) who will migrate to Austria, Home track participants, who will be deployed in Egypt, and Sponsorship of EAGLE scholarship in Egypt. The criteria and the process should consider gender-specific elements and potential barriers to create incentives for women to participate in EAGLE as the desired female participation rate is 30%. Selection Process: design a transparent, and non-biased selection process for the applications received under the EAGLE project. The process should be validated by relevant stakeholders and tested through mock evaluations. Application and Assessment Tools: submit standardized application forms, guidelines, and competency assessment tools (online and offline) aligned with the approved selection criteria. Screening, Assessment, and Final Selection Outputs: Conduct the full screening and selection process, including call for applications, eligibility verification against Red-White-Red Card and program requirements, standardized competency assessments, scoring and ranking of candidates, selection of at least 135 participants (100 outbound and 35 home track), and establishment of a 35-person waiting list, incorporating gender-disaggregated analysis and validation of final lists by the Screening and Selection Task Force. Selection Panel Capacity Building: Conduct training for selection panel members on evaluation tools, scoring methodologies, gender sensitivity, and diversity-aware decision-making. Outreach and Identification of EAGLE Participants and Companies: Outreach Activities: implement targeted awareness/outreach activities and use EAGLE communication materials to inform potential applicants of the program criteria, process, and opportunities. Considering the importance of attracting diverse applicants and the ability to reach the desired target of at least 135 EAGLE graduates. Internship Structure: Identification of Host Companies for Internships: Identify at least 50 adequate internship opportunities in companies willing to host EAGLE interns in Egypt. Internship Framework: Design and coordinate the implementation of the EAGLE internships including defined internship Terms of Reference, mentorship arrangements, and learning objectives with host companies. Skills Testing and Vacancy Matching: Skills Testing: Conduct on-site skills testing sessions for EAGLE participants, led by employer or trade association representatives. This includes creating standardized assessment criteria and tools in close consultation with employers and relevant trade associations, ensuring the tests reflect real industry requirements. The results will be recorded and reviewed to determine each participant’s skill level, strengths, and areas for improvement. This structured approach ensures a reliable and consistent evaluation process.   Vacancy Matching and Employer Engagement: The vacancy‑matching process will bring together EAGLE graduates and hiring companies through well‑organized engagement activities designed to facilitate direct recruitment opportunities. This involves hosting a two‑day matching event where employers can present their companies, conduct interviews, and interact with participants through networking sessions. Ahead of these events, graduates will receive information about available vacancies and participating employers, along with the necessary logistical support to prepare effectively. This will be done in close coordination with our Austrian counterpart.[2] Career Counselling: Delivery of structured career counselling services to selected participants, including orientation sessions, career pathway guidance, CV support, and interview preparation. This could include additional targeted follow-up and individualized support to unmatched participants to identify alternative internship or employment opportunities in Egypt or abroad.     Reporting, Monitoring, and Learning: Across all stages of this assignment, the service provider will produce multiple reports to record data of beneficiaries and stakeholders, methodology and tools used, key challenges and future recommendations.  D.Institutional Arrangement   The service provider will be required to coordinate directly with the Eagle Project Manager and their team at IOM Egypt. This includes regular reporting, obtaining approvals, and securing certification of the acceptance of deliverables.   Additional coordination will be facilitated by IOM between the Egyptian service provider and their counterpart in Austria to ensure synergies and holistic response to project’s needs.   E.Duration of Work   The consultancy is expected to take place over a period aligned with the EAGLE project timeline, including candidate selection and outreach activities. These activities are expected between April 2026 – May 2027 (timeline could be adapted based on project progress).   F.Location of work   The IOM Egypt office is in Cairo, Egypt. The location for EAGLE project activities may be delivered across several governorates, such as Cairo, Giza, and Beni Suef, subject to government selection. As part of this assignment, targeted outreach and awareness‑raising events may also be organized in these locations as appropriate.   [1] The process will need to strictly adhere to the IOM Data Protection Principles. [2] Austrian Selection and Recruitment Counterpart: The EAGLE project will hire a service provider in Austria to conduct similar activities to this assignment within the local context in Austria. The Egyptian service provider is expected to coordinate relevant activities with this counterpart.