An overview of Skills Development Facility (SDF) Implemented by Private Sector Foundation Uganda

Background Uganda Skills Development Project (USDP) USD 100 Million Government of Uganda Project, funded by World Bank Uganda Skills Development Project (USDP) is the Skilling Uganda strategy, the Government’s strategy for national BTVET development. Purpose of USDP; To support systemic reforms targeted at making the skills development system in the country more efficient and effective. To create a scalable model for high quality and market - relevant vocational and technical training which can be replicated across different sectors. To support the delivery of short-term training for workers in the formal and informal sectors

About the Skills Development Facility (SDF) PSFU on behalf of the MoEFPED is managing the Matching grant Facility with the support of the PCU and a private sector dominated Grant Committee, including its fiduciary and safeguard aspects. Amount ;USD 21.8 Million ( 18 M for Grants and 3.8 million operation costs) Support: Practical and technical training activities not exceeding 6 months. Maximum duration to undertake any given activity cannot exceed 1 year  Funding modalities: Cost sharing basis

SDF prioritized sectors Manufacturing Construction Agriculture

Objectives of SDF The SDF is implemented through a Grant Facility mechanism that is co- financed by the private sector through a matching grant contribution, and support training activities that lead to improved productivity and competitiveness in the formal and informal sectors.

GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT USDP Steering Committee To ensure appropriate coordination and accountability. Grants Committee GC will ensure that the SDF becomes an efficient and acknowledged instrument for strengthening the skills and competence base of the Ugandan labor force, SDF Management Unit Head of Unit (Project Manager), three grant specialists, Project Accountant, Administrative Officer, Procurement officer, Clients relations officer, Accounts Assistant, Technical Assistance support: Due diligence / Technical consultants Activity Monitoring & Results Measurement consultants Independent Verification consultants

SDF Windows Window 1: Skills shortages in the formal sector with focus on medium and large firms, including increased access to internships – USD 9 Million Window 2: Skills shortages experienced by self- employed, workers and apprentices in the informal (jua kali) sector, master craftsmen, micro and small enterprises and members of cooperatives – USD 5 Million Window 3: Support to development of new innovative skills training programs – USD 2 Million Window 4: Support to systems for certification of skills and competencies acquired through informal and non-formal training – USD 2 Million

SDF Ineligible Activities Seminars and conferences designed to stimulate discussions Induction/orientation programmes (except only those relevant for SDF programmes) Programmes specific to company procedures/policies Training for spiritual, cultural and social enhancement, e.g. religious studies and appreciation of music Professional-training programmes, involving the upgrading of personnel such as doctors, lawyers, accountants and architects Postgraduate training programmes, involving the pursuance of higher education leading to the award of an advanced diploma, graduate diploma, degree or post degree qualification Attachment of engineers and senior managers to advance their skills and knowledge in existing or new work areas. The SDF will not provide funding for further development of the business of the members of the association, who have attended the training, but it would seek collaboration with projects that can offer such follow-up services upon completion of the training

Grant cycle Timeline Steps /activities/issues Responsible At least 3 months before deadline for a call Sensitization & preparations of applications PSFU At least 2 months prior to the deadline Advertisement of call Deadline Applicants, PSFU Within 1 month after the deadline for applications Pre-qualification of applications Within 2 months after the deadline for applications Verification and capacity assessment process For projects up to US$10,000, the SDF Team may conduct this and the next step (Fast tracking of Small Grants). PSFU, Technical Evaluation / Due Diligence Consultant Within 3 months after the deadline for applications Appraisal PSFU, Technical Evaluation / Due Diligence consultant Within 3½ months after the deadline for applications Submission to Grant Committee Within 4 months after the deadline for applications Decision on applications Grant Committee Not later than 10 working days after the decision Execution process. Not later than 1 week after the decision Orientation/training of grantees Not later than 1 month after the decision Signing of grant agreement PSFU Executive Director Continuously Activity Monitoring & Results Measurement Consultant PSFU / Activity Monitoring & Results Measurement consultant Max. 12 months after grant effectiveness Completion report . Grantee/Activity Monitoring & Results Measurement consultant Grant closure

Thank you Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), Plot 43, Nakasero Hill Road, Tel: [+256] 0312 263850, P.O Box 7683 Kampala, Uganda, Email: psfu@psfuganda.org.ug, Website: www.psfuganda.org.ug