Republic of Moldova
Moldova Higher Education Project
Credit No. 6542-MD
Reference No.: MD-MOED-206335-CS-INDV
Assignment Title: Individual Consultant for Adapting or Developing the Tool for Engaging Stakeholders
The Ministry of Education, Culture and Research (MoECR) has received financing from the World Bank Group toward the cost of the Moldova Higher Education Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for individual consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include adapting and/or developing of a Tool for Engaging Stakeholders for the „Moldova Higher Education” Project. The tool should be developed from the multi-dimensional perspective and should include activities that would pro-actively engage stakeholders and citizens in planning at the outset of the actions and monitoring during implementation, as well as a continuous feedback mechanism.
For more information, please see the Terms 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 Consultant should meet the following minimum qualifications requirements:
- A post-graduate or equivalent qualification/ degree in social science, communications, education, or a closely related field.
- At least 3 years of prior work experience in dealing with education and social issues especially in the national, regional, or international context.
- Demonstrated interest in and proven knowledge of technology issues, technology and knowledge transfer and online information system design. Good knowledge of using online platforms, common digital and online learning tolls.
- Adequacy for Project (50 points):
- Demonstrated experiences and skills in facilitating stakeholder/working group consultations.
- Demonstrated experience in constructing and implementing stakeholder engagement programs with a range to stakeholders and the preparation of surveys would be an asset
- Demonstrate experience in developing awareness materials for projects or institutions.
- Ability to discuss with a range of stakeholders at all levels for social tool development and/or adaptation.
- Proven track record of supporting, advising and collaborating with Government structure.
- Language and Experience (20 points):
- Have good interpersonal skills and can work as part of a team.
- Fluency in written and spoken Romanian.
- Possess good spoken and written English skills.
- Possess excellent documents editing skills.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, Revised November 2017 and August 2018 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the „Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants” method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09 00 to 17 00 hours.
The applications should include letter of Expression of Interest, CV, and related recommendation letters, if any.
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 March 9, 2021, 16:00 o’clock, Moldova local time.
Ministry of Education, Culture and Research of the Republic of Moldova, MHEP
Stefan cel Mare 180, 13th floor, room no. 1307,
mun. Chisinau, Republic of Moldova MD-2004
Tel/fax: 022 23-25-02
E-mail: mhep@mecc.gov.md