Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Education
Agency : National University
Procuring Entity Name : Project Director, College Education Development Project (CEDP)
Procuring Entity Code : Not Applicable
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Individual Consultant (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : (1) Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist (SD-102B) (2) Environment & Social Safeguard Specialist (SD 103B) (3) Training Coordination Specialist (SD 109B) (4) Accounts Specialist (SD-111B)
EOI Ref. No. : CEDP/PMU/P-198/2020-926
Date : 02/11/2020

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget Grant/Credit
Development Partners : IDA/World Bank

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name :
EOI Closing Date and Time : 18/11/2020 05:00PM
Publication Date : 02/11/2020

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : (1) Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist should have at least 15 (fifteen) years’ of experience on conducting research, conducting surveys/studies and field level data collection, data analysis using computerized statistical methods and writing study reports. He/she should have at least 10 years’ experience in an organization/ development or research project in the M&E fields. Sound understanding on M&E methods, approaches (including quantitative, qualitative and participatory). He/she Should possess excellent computer literacy and have working knowledge on Statistical Modeling, Data Processing and Analysis Software. Sound knowledge and competency in the use spreadsheets and of statistical software (STATA/SPSS).He/she should have knowledge and experience in project designing and development project implementation in government system. He/she Should be proficient in English and Bengali writing and speaking and able to communicate professionally with the donor agencies and other stakeholders. He/she should have Track record on planning and implementation of M&E , Training in M&E development and implementation , Knowledge and experience in developing and maintaining on-line ICT system is an asset, Proven track record on information analysis, report writing and publications and ability to work in a team, deliver under pressure and within deadlines. (2) Environment & Social Safeguard Specialist should have at least 10 (ten) years’ work experience in the field of civil engineering. He/she should have at least 05 (five) years’ experience having had responsibilities with substantial content of his/her position in environment, social safeguard and detail cost estimation. He/she should have specialized knowledge and experience in preparing Bill of Quantities (BoQ) and techcical specifications. He/she should have hands on experience in AutoCAD and wish to travel anywhere in Bangladesh. He/she should fully conversant with environmental laws and rules or environmental safeguard measures as well as occupational health and safety. He/she should have the ability in computer operation with experience of working independently and should have excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken. (3) The Training Coordination Specialist should have at least 15 years of experience, out of which at least 5 years’ experience in development institution/organisation with significant role in organizing training of senior and mid-level professionals. He/she should have experience in drafting training curricula and contents and training calendars. He/she should have experience in developing and application of LMS (e-learning). He/she should have strong interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate with high level counterparts. He/she should have proficiency in MS office (i.e. MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point). (4) The Accounts Specialist should have at least 10 years of experience, out of which at least 5 years’ experience in development institution/ organization with significant role in the accounts/financial management of projects involving funds from different foreign sources, preferably World Bank, ADB, JICA, KFW, IFAD or other similar financiers. He/she should have strong interpersonal communicative skill, experience in team leadership and participatory management. He/she should have the knowledge on accounting methods and application tools/ accounting software. He/she should have proficiency in MS office (i.e. MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point)
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : (1) Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist (SD-102B): At least Master’s degree in any discipline (preferably Economics, Development Studies, Sociology, Statistics, Public Administration, Physics, Engineering and Education). PhD degree will be considered as an additional qualification (2) Environment & Social Safeguard Specialist (SD 103B): At least Master’s degree in Environmental Science with B. Sc. in Civil Engineering or B. Sc. in Architectural Engineering. PhD degree will be considered as an additional qualification. (3) Training Coordination Specialist (SD 109B): At least Master’s Degree in Economics/ Development Studies/ Accounting/ Finance / Management orequivalent discipline. However, PhD degree will be considered as additional qualification (4) Accounts Specialist (SD-111B): At least Master’s degree in accounting/Finance or MBA or equivalent degree. However, a professional accounting degree (CA/CMA/ACCA) or internationally recognized professional accounting certificate will be considered as added qualification
Other Details (if applicable) : The Project Director now invites eligible applicants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested applicants are invited to provide information indicating that they are qualified and competent to perform the services with a complete CV having one copy of recent passport size photograph, expected remuneration and other details as required by this REoI. Consultants will be selected using the selection of individual consultant method in accordance with Guidelines for selection and Employment of consultant for World Bank Borrowers dated January 2011 (Revised July 2014). Consultants will be selected on the basis of the qualifications and experiences as mentioned above Copy of Terms of reference (TOR) may be obtained from the address below during 09:000 to 17:00 hours or download form CEDP website [www.cedp.gov.bd]. Application shall be submitted on or before November 18, 2020 at 05:00PM in sealed envelope delivered to the undersigned and be clearly marked “Request for Application for Selection of [name of the position]. Necessary documents in support of educational qualifications and experience and skills shall have to be submitted
Association with foreign firms is : Not Applicable
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
CEDP/PMU/P-198/2020-926, November 02, 2020 Not Phased January 01, 2020

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : A.K.M Mukhlesur Rahman
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director
Address of Official Inviting EOI : College Education Development Project (CEDP) Level-11, Probashi Kollyan Bhaban, 71-72 Eskaton Garden Road, Dhaka.
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : 02-55138526, Fax : , Email : cedp.pmu@gmail.com
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders