Call for Proposals: BenkadiBaara Program in Burkina Faso

The BenkadiBaara program – All Together for Youth Employment is implemented as part of the European Union-funded Green Deal for Youth.

This call for projects aims to select operators capable of implementing short-term or apprenticeship-based qualifying training courses for 7,000 young people (aged 16-35, with at least 80% aged 16-24) in green and greening professions. The objective is to improve their employability and promote their integration into promising sectors of the green economy.

Objectives

• The overall objective is to train and support 45,000 young people (aged 16-35) toward professional integration, with a focus on promising sectors of the green economy.
• Specific objectives of the call for projects:
  • Facilitate the choice of integration paths by promoting green and greening professions and by promoting the concrete opportunities offered by the productive sector
  • Strengthening the skills of young people in green and greening professions, through qualifying training or apprenticeships, for the benefit of 7,000 young people aged 16 to 35, including a minimum of 80% aged 16 to 24.
  • Ensure the professional integration of at least 70% of young people trained within 6 months of the end of their training
  • Maintain active post-training support to encourage the gradual integration of remaining young people, up to twelve months after the end of their training

Target Sectors

• Sustainable/agro ecological agriculture and livestock farming
• Waste management and recycling
• Construction/Eco-construction
• Renewable energy and energy efficiency
• Agri-food processing and agroindustry
• Crafts
• Digital economy

Funding Information

• Average grant per learner of 140,000 FCFA. This grant covers costs related to training, internship management, and integration support (guidance/monitoring).
• The implementation of training-integration projects must not exceed March 31, 2026

Eligibility Criteria

• Legally recognized structures such as private companies, private training establishments, economic interest groups (EIGs), cooperatives, professional organizations, NGOs and other civil society organizations are eligible for the call for training-integration projects, provided that they meet the following conditions:
  • Provide proof of at least two (2) years of experience in the implementation of qualifying training or learning systems,
  • Be able to mobilize a network of partner companies for the organization of practical training courses,
  • Demonstrate their ability to integrate at least 70% of the young people trained within 6 months, and to monitor the integration of others up to 12 months after training,
  • Have infrastructure, equipment and technical skills adapted to the implementation of the training offered.

Selection Criteria

• Each application will be evaluated and scored based on the following criteria:
  • Administrative and Compliance Criteria
    • Must have an effective presence in the geographic area covered by the call for projects;
    • Must be a legally recognized entity (private training center or institution, company, NGO, association, professional organization, etc.) with valid supporting documents (opening authorization, RCCM, receipt, creation order, etc.);
    • Must provide bank account details (RIB or statement).
  • Quality and Relevance of the Training Proposal
    • Present a high-quality, relevant short qualifying training program aligned with the needs of the region (average 300 hours over a period of 3 to 6 months), specifying:
    • The targeted technical and professional skills;
    • The key transferable skills sought, including at a minimum:
      • Work ethic;
      • Green economy/environmental awareness;
      • Simplified management;
      • Any other cross-disciplinary skills relevant to the profession.
  • Experience and Technical Ability
    • Demonstrate proven experience in implementing short-term or work-study qualifying training programs over the last two years (attach references or supporting evidence);
    • Demonstrate the mobilization of qualified training staff, by attaching the trainers’ CVs;
    • Offer access to adequate infrastructure and technical platforms related to the targeted professions.
  • Youth and Partner Engagement
    • Detail the youth engagement strategy, specifically targeting young people aged 16 to 35, with at least 80% aged 16 to 24;
    • Mobilize partners to support the implementation of the project (attach certificates or letters of commitment);
    • Be a member of one or more professional networks or organizations related to the targeted professions (an asset).
  • Youth Employability
    • Offer concrete integration support activities (immersion, matching, coaching, etc.);
    • Demonstrate the employability of at least 70% of the young people trained within 6 months of the training;
    • Commit to monitoring the other young people trained for up to 12 months after the training, with a view to their integration.
  • Planning and Risk Management
    • Present a realistic implementation schedule, respecting the deadlines of the call for projects;
    • Identify the main risks or constraints related to implementation and propose clear mitigation measures.

For more information, visit Luxembourg Development Agency.