Republic of Moldova

Moldova Education Reform Project (MERP)

Credit No. 5196-MD

Assignment Title: Revise and propose adjustments to the list of goods and technical specifications of goods for School Labs needed for equipping Moldovan schools.

Reference No. MERP/CS/IC-19 

 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 determine the final list and technical specifications of goods for School Labs needed for equipping Moldovan schools. More detailed information is mentioned in the Terms of Reference.

 The MoECR now invites eligible International 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:

(i)     General experience (30 points):

• Higher education degree in pedagogy, psychology or related field;
• At least 5 years of experience in pedagogy, psychology or related field 

(ii)   Adequacy for Project (40 points):

• Previous experience in elaboration / revision of the specifications and cost estimates for procurement of laboratory equipment in the international market;
• Knowledge of the international market for school labs specially physics, chemistry and biology. Capacity to identify trends and best practices in this market.  
• Knowledge of the Moldavian education system and context would be an asset.
• At least two similar assignments carried out.
• Previous experience in collaborating with relevant ministries, institutions and civil society.

(iii) Language and Experience (30 points):

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning and analytical skills.
• Ability to work to meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills;
• Good command of the Romanian or Russian language will be an asset;
• Excellent computer skills in the complete Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

 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 April 15, 2019 16:00 o’clock, Moldova local time. 

 Ministry of Education, Culture and Researchof the Republic of Moldova, MERP

Stefan cel Mare 180, 13^th floor, room no. 1305,

mun. Chisinau, Republic of Moldova MD-2004

Attn: Cezar Captaciuc – Procurement Specialist

Tel/fax: 022 23 25 02

E-mail: merp@mecc.gov.mdwith copy to cezar.captaciuc@gmail.com