A study to identify the most in-demand professional skills in the post-COVID-19 labour market, disaggregated by levels of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and types of economic activity, and to develop recommendations for training through short-term online courses in in-demand professional skills, including for unemployed individuals and members of socially vulnerable groups
Project Description
At the request of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a study was conducted to identify the most in-demand professional skills in the post-COVID-19 labour market and develop recommendations for short-term online training courses, including those targeting unemployed individuals and socially vulnerable groups.
The study aimed to support the subsequent development of online courses and their publication on the Electronic Labour Exchange portal (Enbek.kz).
Research Tasks:
1. Conduct research to identify the most in-demand professional skills in the post-COVID-19 labour market, disaggregated by levels of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and 19 economic sectors according to the General Classification of Economic Activities of the Republic of Kazakhstan (OKED);
1.1. Forecast key post-COVID-19 labour market trends and develop recommendations to mitigate associated risks. Identify in-demand occupations across 19 economic sectors and NQF levels to support Kazakhstan's economic recovery and sustainable employment;
1.2. Develop a list of in-demand professional skills required to perform job responsibilities in the most sought-after occupations across 19 economic sectors and NQF levels, incorporating sex-disaggregated data (gender considerations) to support sustainable employment in the post-COVID-19 period;
1.3. Identify a final list of at least 50 in-demand professional skills, disaggregated by economic sector, NQF level, and gender considerations, to support the development of short-term online courses. Classify these skills into the following categories:
Skills that can be acquired entirely through online training, with certification upon completion;
Skills that require additional offline practical training;
Skills particularly relevant to unemployed individuals and socially vulnerable groups to support their sustainable employment.
2. Conduct research and develop recommendations on the design and delivery of short-term online courses focused on in-demand professional skills for the population, including unemployed individuals and socially vulnerable groups.
Additional Analysis
AERC also analyzed factors influencing wages across different occupations using the skills database developed and provided by the Center for Human Resources Development (CHRD).
