UNDP-SLE-00278 - RFP - Training and Capacity Building in Disc-Jockey ?DJ? and Audio Technology. - UNDP - SIERRA LEONE

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Introduction RFP-006/26 - Training and Capacity Building in Disc-Jockey（DJ） and Digital and Audio Technology for Youth Employment in Sierra Leone at Unipod . Youth unemployment remains a critical development challenge in Sierra Leone, with a large proportion of the population under 35 facing limited access to skills, employment, and income-generating opportunities. The Medium-Term National Development Plan (2024–2030) identifies youth employment as a national priority under the “Big Five Game Changers,” with a target of creating 500,000 jobs by 2030. It further emphasizes the role of technology, innovation, and skills development in driving inclusive growth and economic transformation. In this context, the creative and digital economy, particularly the music and entertainment sector, presents a viable and growing pathway for youth employment. Increasing demand for DJs, sound engineers, digital content creators, and live event technicians reflects the expansion of the entertainment industry, digital media platforms, and youth-led creative enterprises. However, the sector remains largely informal, with limited access to structured training, professional equipment, certification, and business development support. As a result, many young people operate below their potential, with inconsistent income and limited opportunities for growth. This aligns with the UNDP Sierra Leone Country Programme Document (2025–2030）， which prioritizes human capital development, youth empowerment, digitalization, and the creation of decent employment opportunities. The CPD underscores the need for market-driven, practical skills development programmes that link training directly to employment and entrepreneurship, particularly for youth and women. At the same time, Sierra Leone’s digital transformation agenda highlights the importance of building digital skills and capabilities to support economic participation in an increasingly technology-driven world. Yet, gaps remain in access to digital tools, applied training, and industry-relevant competencies. Training in DJing and digital audio technology directly addresses these gaps by equipping young people with practical, marketable digital and creative skills that can be applied across entertainment, media, events, and online platforms. The proposed programme will be hosted at the UNDP Timbuktoo Unipod Sierra Leone, which serves as a national platform for innovation, skills development, and youth entrepreneurship. The UniPod provides a conducive environment for hands-on learning, access to digital tools and production spaces, and linkages to mentorship, partnerships, and market opportunities Hosting the programme at the UniPod ensures that training is not delivered in isolation but is embedded within a broader ecosystem that supports innovation, content creation, and enterprise development. Overall, this intervention responds to the dual need to address youth unemployment and strengthen Sierra Leone’s creative economy by providing structured, practical, and technology-enabled training. By linking skills development to real-world application, production, and market opportunities, the programme will contribute to the professionalization of the creative sector and expand pathways for youth employment and entrepreneurship. OBJECTIVES OF THE CALL FOR PROPOSAL To design and implement an integrated DJ and Digital Audio Technology training programme, to be hosted at the UNDP Timbuktoo UniPod Sierra Leone, as a practical platform for skills development, employment creation, enterprise growth, and innovation within Sierra Leone’s creative and digital economy. • To equip youth and women with industry-relevant skills in DJing and digital audio technology through practical, market-oriented training in areas such as DJ equipment handling, sound mixing, live performance techniques, audio editing, digital music production, and sound system management. • To link training directly to employment and enterprise opportunitie

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• Issued by United Nations Development Programme.
• Located in Sierra Leone.
• Deadline listed as 2 Jun 2026.
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