Request for Proposal (RFP)-Partnership to Deliver quality, inclusive, gender-responsive, environmentally sustainable and market-relevant skills training and equitable transition to employment for young people - Phase 2

Request for Proposal

Deliver quality, inclusive, gender-responsive, environmentally sustainable and

market-relevant skills training

and equitable transition to employment for young people - Phase 2

Strengthening TVET Resilience & Inclusive Vocational Employment (STRIVE)

Extended Deadline for the Submission

31 October 2026, 12:00 midnight (Sri Lanka time)

World University Service of Canada (the company) is a leading Canadian international development organization committed to providing education, economic and empowerment opportunities to improve the lives of millions of youth with limited opportunities around the world, particularly women and people affected by displacement and experience exclusion. The company’s vision is a world where every young person thrives and belongs, and its mission is to catalyze positive education and economic outcomes for young people. The company works as a facilitator and a convener, bringing together diverse resources and stakeholders to tackle complex challenges at a systems level. The company leverages a wide network of actors from civil society, post-secondary education, the private sector and youth themselves to design and implement initiatives that will bring lasting change for the benefit of youth.

STRIVE is a five year initiative designed to transform the economic prospects of young people especially young women in Sri Lanka’s Northern and Eastern Provinces. STRIVE seeks to reduce poverty, boost regional competitiveness, and propel sustainable economic growth, giving specific attention to advancing gender equality and strengthening resilience to climate and economic shocks. STRIVE will drive gender responsive, environmentally sustainable, collective action among actors in the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) ecosystem. These actors will be supported to increase participation of young people, particularly young women, in enhanced TVET that leads to increased, gender equitable employment and self-employment in key sectors facing current and future skills gaps, with emphasis on the green economy.

STRIVE Project invites qualified, experienced and locally rooted public and private organizations to submit proposals to  deliver high-quality, inclusive, gender-responsive, environmentally sustainable, and market-relevant skills training for young people in Sri Lanka

This RFP targets organizations capable of implementing interventions in the following priority sectors:

• Hospitality & Tourism

• Agriculture

• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a cross-cutting skill

This Phase 2 application is invited for Vauniya, Mullaitivu and Trincomalee Districts. Organizations with qualified and proven experience in these geographical areas and sectors are strongly encouraged to apply.

Next Steps & Deadline

Access the Full RFP Package

The complete RFP documentation including the Terms of Reference (ToR), Financial proposal templates , and application guidelines can be accessed at the company website.

Submission Instructions

A virtual information session on the application process will be held. Kindly confirm your participation on or before 15 August 2026 by registering through this google form . The meeting information will be shared with registered participants.

If you need more information, please contact us via email at [link for members] .

Submission Deadline

Extended Deadline for the Submission

31 October 2026, 12:00 midnight (Sri Lanka time)

All application should be submitted via  the company application Platform