Croatia: Towards Sustainable, Equitable and Efficient Education Project (Хорватия - Тендер #38576891)

• Project ID

P170178

• Project Title

Croatia: Towards Sustainable, Equitable and Efficient Education Project

• Country

Croatia

• Notice No

OP00214584

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

SEE-CS-IC-PIU-3.1.-6

• Procurement Method

Individual Consultant Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Feb 22, 2023 23:45

• Published Date

Feb 14, 2023

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Ministry of Science and Education

• Name

Petar Sokic

• Address

Donje Svetice 38, 10000 Zagreb

• City

• Province/State

Croatia

• Postal Code

• Country

Croatia

• Phone

+385 1 4594 277

• Email

Petar.Sokic@mzo.hr

• Website

https://mzo.gov.hr/en

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES

CROATIA

Croatia: Towards Sustainable, Equitable and Efficient Education Project

Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: 9303-HR

Assignment Title: Call for PIU staff - Consultant Project Manager for Primary Education and Social Specialist

Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan):

• Consultant Project Manager for Primary Education: SEE-CS-IC-PIU-3.1.-12
• Social Specialist: SEE-CS-IC-PIU-3.1.-6

• INTRODUCTION

The Government of Republic of Croatia and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) have signed the Loan Agreement (Loan No. 9303-HR) in the total amount of 25 million EUR for the Project "Croatia: Towards Sustainable, Equitable and Efficient Education" (the Project). The Project will be managed by the Ministry of Science and Education (MSE). The main goal of the Project is to improve equity in selected schools that will conduct whole-day school and increase the institutional capacity of the MSE for the implementation of educational reforms.

The project includes 3 components: (1) to ensure that the increased hourly rate leads to quality learning outcomes, (2) to demonstrate infrastructural solutions for whole-day school and (3) to strengthen the capacity of the MSE to implement reforms. Implementing the reform of the Education system, together with an updated school infrastructure, the Government of the Republic of Croatia will contribute to a better education that will prepare children and young people for the challenges and jobs of the future. Further thorough modernization of the Education system will ensure accessibility, quality and relevance while equalizing opportunities for all children, pupils and students.

Under Component (3), a Working Group to support and implement reform initiatives in the field of education (PIU) is established, consisting of, inter alia, Consultant Project Manager for Primary Education and the Social Specialist (Consultants), to which this call refers to. The PIU is providing appropriate support to the Ministry of Science and Education in the effective implementation of the Project and the reforms and investments in the scope of National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP/NPOO) 2021-2026.

2. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND TERMINATION OF CONTRACT

The MSE invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the Services specified in attached Annex A “Terms of Reference and Scope of Services for Consultant Project Manager for Primary Education” and/or in the Annex B “Terms of Reference and Scope of Services for Social Specialist” of this document.

Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services for one or both positions as follows:

• Consultant Project Manager for Primary Education:

To apply for the position Consultant Project Manager for Primary Education, a potential candidate must have the following minimum qualifications, skills and experience:

• completed undergraduate or graduate university study or specialist graduate professional study in the field of social or humanistic or technical or natural or biotechnical sciences or interdisciplinary field of science;
• relevant work experience in managing or participating in projects and / or investments;
• at least 5 years of general work experience;
• preferably at least 3 years of work experience in project implementation;
• desirable work experience in the field of education;
• experience in implementing safeguards procedures and regulations of the World Bank, IFOs, EU or other international organizations that apply safeguards will be considered as an advantage;
• excellent knowledge of the Croatian language in speech and writing;
• excellent knowledge of English in speech and writing;
• advanced knowledge of working on a personal computer.

• Social Specialist:

To apply for the position Social Specialist, a potential candidate must have the following minimum qualifications, skills and experience:

• completed undergraduate or graduate university study or specialist graduate professional study in the field of humanities and social sciences;
• at least 3 years of work experience on social issues, including stakeholder engagement, social risk management or similar;
• experience in implementing social management procedures will be considered as an advantage;
• experience in implementing safeguards procedures and regulations of the World Bank, IFOs, EU or other international organizations that apply safeguards will be considered as an advantage;
• strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills;
• excellent knowledge of the Croatian language in speech and writing;
• excellent knowledge of English in speech and writing;
• advanced knowledge of working on a personal computer.

The Consultant Project Manager for Primary Education shall perform the Services during the period of commencing April 3, 2023 and continuing through June 30, 2026 (39 months), or any other period as may be subsequently agreed by the parties in writing.

The Social Specialist shall perform the Services during the period of commencing April 3, 2023 and continuing through April 30, 2025 (24 months), or any other period as may be subsequently agreed by the parties in writing.

• REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND DELIVERY

Required documentation for both positions are:

• Letter of expressions of interest - consist of the candidate"s interests and desire to work on the Project, acquired education profile and relevant work experience required for the position applied for. Candidates should clearly state which position they are applying for, hence if candidates are applying for both positions this must clearly be indicated in the expression of interest.
• Biography in English and Croatian language
• Proof of Croatian citizenship (copy of identity card, passport or residence card)
• Proof of the appropriate level of education (a copy of the certificate of acquired professional training, which is a requirement for the position applied for),
• Confirmation of work experience and professional training relevant to this call

Expressions of interest with complete documentation mentioned in must be delivered to the e-mail address seecroatia@mzo.hr by February 22, 2023.

• SELECTION PROCEDURE

The Commission for the Implementation of the call (hereinafter: the Commission) is appointed by the Minister of Science and Education. The Commission establishes a list of registered candidates who meet the formal conditions of the call and whose expression of interest are complete and timely delivered. Eligible candidates will be called for an interview in order to determine their interest, knowledge, skills and results in previous work.

Consultants will be selected in accordance with the Limited Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants 7.38 method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Candidates will be informed about the results of the call via e-mail address.

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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”, November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: The World Bank requires that firms or individuals involved in Bank IPF procurement shall not have a conflict of interest.

Before applying, candidates are encouraged to read the documentation related to the project available at: https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P170178

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