Republic of Moldova
Moldova Education Reform Project (MERP)
Credit No. 6181-MD
Assignment Title: To assist the International Consultant in reviewing and adjusting the current per capita financing formula for primary and general secondary educational institutions.
Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): IC-06_2
The Ministry of Education, Culture and Research (MoECR) has received financing from the World Bank Group toward the cost of the Moldova Education Reform Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for individual consulting services.
The objective of the assignment is to assist the international consultant in reviewing and adjusting the current financing formula for primary and general secondary schools. More detailed information is mentioned in theTerms of References.
The MoECR now invites eligible Individual Consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
The shortlisting criteria are:
General experience (30 points):
- University degree in the economic field
- Knowledge and experience in assessing efficiency/cost-efficiency/cost-benefit.
Adequacy for Project (50 points):
- At least 2 years of experience in the area of education, finance and/or management;
- Experience in developing a financing formula in the area of education would be an asset.
Language and Experience (20 points):
- Analytical skills;
- Fluency in English and Romanian language, knowledge of Russian languages would be an asset;
- Computer literacy, experience in working with Microsoft Office program (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
- Ability to work with simulation programs (STATA, SPSS etc.).
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and Grants by World Bank Borrowers” dated January 2011, revised July 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultants selection method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09 00 to 17 00 hours.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by January 18, 2019 16:00 o’clock, Moldova local time.
Ministry of Education, Culture and Researchof the Republic of Moldova, MERP
Stefan cel Mare 180, 13th floor, room no. 1307,
mun. Chisinau, Republic of Moldova MD-2004
Attn: Cezar Captaciuc – Procurement Specialist
Tel/fax: 022 23 25 02
E-mail: merp@mecc.gov.md with copy to cezar.captaciuc@gmail.com
