Labour Market & Responsible Tourism Expert -Leaders International Retour vers les opportunités

Leaders International is a forward-thinking economic development organisation that brings together  governments, community groups and private sector partners to work on various projects across the  Middle East and Africa. 

With offices in Belgium, Jordan, Palestine, and Tunisia, we create partnerships that bridge the gap  between east and west in order to create new opportunities, resources and accelerate the growth of  underdeveloped and developing economies. Our focus areas include MSME Development,  Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Digital Transformation, Livelihoods & Employability, Green Growth, and  Alternative & Sustainable Tourism. 

The project “Destination Emploi” seeks to strengthen socio-economic integration in Tunisia by  addressing the skill gaps in responsible and sustainable tourism. One critical area of intervention is  empowering young people and vulnerable groups to pursue self-employment and entrepreneurial  opportunities in the tourism sector. This involves identifying existing skill gaps and designing targeted  training and support programs to enhance their entrepreneurial capabilities and foster innovation. 

The objective of this assignment is as follows: 

• Design a strategic and evidence-based contribution to the Virtual Accelerator Programme by  analysing labour market demands and skills gaps among micro and small businesses (MSMEs)  in the sustainable tourism sector. The assignment will ensure that the training and coaching  components of the accelerator are grounded in:

o Identifying capacity gaps among MSMEs and young entrepreneurs in the responsible and  sustainable tourism sector. 

o To assess and demonstrate, within the framework of the assignment, the extent to which  targeted skills development improves business performance, facilitates market access, and  contributes to the environmental and social sustainability of tourism enterprises in Tunisia. 

o Analyze skill mismatches and operational challenges faced by tourism promoters. o Identify priority training themes and capacity-building needs. 

o Evaluate the impact of skill development interventions on sustainable tourism enterprise  growth and job creation. 

The selected expert(s) will be responsible for the following key areas: 

1. Labor Market & Skills Gap Analysis 

o Synthesize the studies conducted on the skills gap analysis. 

o Assess core technical, digital, environmental, and managerial competencies needed for eco responsible tourism ventures. 

2. Skills Gap Among Sustainable Tourism Promoters 

o Identify critical weaknesses in operational capacity, innovation readiness, and sustainability  practices among local tourism entrepreneurs based on previous studies. 

3. Mapping of Trends & Business Models 

o Analyse emerging market trends, business models and technologies in responsible tourism. o Evaluate implications for required skill sets in Tunisia’s tourism economy. 

4. Competency Framework & Training Prioritization 

o Develop a competency framework based on the findings. 

o Define a prioritized training and capacity-building matrix, to inform accelerator curriculum  design. 

o Design a Capacity Building Program tailored to MSME readiness levels. 

5. Training Impact Assessment Design 

o Establish criteria and methodology to measure the impact of the training and coaching  provided through the accelerator. 

o Emphasise best practices in: 

• Responsible resource management 
• Cultural and natural heritage promotion 
• Inclusion of local communities 

6. Evaluation of Accelerator Outcomes 

o Business performance 

o Market access (e.g., visibility, partnerships, digital presence) 

o Environmental and social impact (e.g., local sourcing, energy use, inclusion) 

7. Strategic Recommendations 

o Produce evidence-based recommendations for: 

• Adjustments in the accelerator program 
• Broader policy alignment 
• Long-term sustainability of MSME support in tourism 

Duration of Work 

• 12 months 

The selected expert(s) should submit the below Deliverables: 

o Labour Market & Skill Gap Analysis Summary: Mapping of tourism MSME needs, institutional  and private training gaps, disaggregated by region and sub-sector. 

o Competency Framework: Functional matrix of required competencies (technical, managerial,  green, digital) aligned with market demands. 

o Prioritized Training Plan: Structured training and coaching themes with implementation  pathways tailored to the MSME profile. 

o Capacity Building Programme Design: Strategic roadmap including delivery modalities,  sequencing. 

o Training Impact Assessment Framework: Tools and indicators to evaluate learning outcomes,  behavioural change, and business transformation. 

o Strategic Recommendations Brief: Actionable recommendations including pathways for  scaling and institutionalisation. 

• Advanced degree in Tourism Development, Labor Economics, Sustainable Business, or a related  field. 
• At least 5 years of experience in skills development, MSME support, or labor market analysis.
•  Proven track record in designing and evaluating training program or accelerators in tourism or  similar sectors. 
• In-depth knowledge of sustainable/responsible tourism practices and ecosystems.
• Experience in participatory assessment, competency framework design, and impact projection.
• Excellent analytical, report writing, and communication skills. 
• Knowledge of the Tunisian tourism industry and labor market dynamics is an asset.
•  Fluency in French and Arabic; proficiency in English is desirable.

• The offer should be including VAT; 
• For individual consultants, Applicable tax laws apply 
• The selected expert(s) shall be responsible for their transportation and accommodation, if  needed; 
• This assignment may be awarded to multiple experts based on their expertise, pricing, and  suitability; 
• Please address the offer to: Leaders International/DESTINATIONEMPLOI;
•  Please mention the ToR number 08/DESTINATIONEMPLOI/2025 in the email subject;
•  Please submit a technical offer including your company profile or CV (Individual Consultants),  

as well as a financial offer, to: tunisiaprocurement@leadersinternational.org, no later than  August 13, 2025 using TND Currency. 

Disclaimer: This ToR does not form part of your consultancy contract and can be amended from time to  time as the needs of the organization require.