GHA26NF72 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST [EOI] FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF AN ENTITY TO TRAIN YOUNG PEOPLE IN PRECISION FABRICATION OF AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT UNDER THE AGRIBUSINESS FOR YOUTH EMPLOYMENT (AGYE) Nicole Ninteretse - [email hidden], Tel: +233 053

The UN World Food Programme Ghana has issued solicitation GHA26NF72 as an Expression of Interest to engage a qualified entity to train young people aged 18 to 35 in the precision fabrication of postharvest and agro-processing equipment. This initiative, part of the Agribusiness for Youth Employment project, aims to reduce post-harvest losses for commodities such as rice, soybeans, maize, pepper, onion, and tomatoes. The selected entity will be responsible for delivering practical training in welding, machining, assembly, and fabrication techniques, as well as equipment design and prototyping. Key deliverables include the development of tailored training manuals, the training of at least 110 youth across 11 target regions of Ghana, the creation of tested prototype equipment, and the provision of basic tools for trainees. To be eligible, the entity must demonstrate proven experience in agro-processing equipment fabrication and possess access to fully equipped workshops featuring lathes, milling machines, and welding equipment. Evaluation is based on the technical capacity of trainers in mechanical engineering, a history of delivering vocational training to youth and SMEs, and a methodology that integrates climate-smart and gender-responsive designs. The project requires a high operational capacity to conduct training concurrently across the Northern, Northeast, Savanna, Upper East, Upper West, Bono, Bono East, Ashanti, Eastern, Oti, and Volta regions within a three-month implementation period. All submissions must be sent in PDF format to [email hidden], duly signed and stamped, within 14 working days of the first publication.