| Ministry/Division |
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Ministry of Education |
| Agency |
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Directorate of Technical Education |
| Procuring Entity Name |
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Project Director, Acceleration & Strengthening Skills for Economic Transformation (ASSET) Project |
| Procuring Entity Code |
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| Procuring Entity District |
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Dhaka |
| Expression of Interest for Selection of |
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Individual Consultant (National) (Time-Based) |
| Title Of Service |
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Selection of Communication Specialist |
| EOI Ref. No. |
: |
57.03.0000.000.07.801.24-3279 |
| Date |
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22/12/2024 |
KEY INFORMATION
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| Procurement Sub-Method |
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Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC) |
FUNDING INFORMATION
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| Budget and Source of Funds |
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Development Budget Loan |
| Development Partners |
: |
IDA |
PARTICULAR INFORMATION
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| Project/Programme Name |
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Acceleration & Strengthening Skills for Economic Transformation (ASSET) Project |
| EOI Closing Date and Time |
: |
12/01/2025 15:00 PM
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| Publication Date |
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23/12/2024
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT
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| Brief Description of Assignment |
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Country: Bangladesh
Name of the Project: Accelerating and Strengthening Skills for Economic Transformation (ASSET) Project
Credit No: IDA 6874-BD
Reference No.: S37A
The Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has received a credit from the World Bank toward the cost of the Accelerating and Strengthening Skills for Economic Transformation (ASSET) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments for consulting services to be procured under the project. |
| Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required |
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Qualification
A post Graduate degree from a recognized university is required. Candidates having academic background in Mass Communication / Journalism / Media Studies / Sociology / Public Administration will be given preference.
Experience
a. At least ten (10) years’ work experience as a communications / public relations / media / journalism professional;
b. Should have demonstrated expertise in preparing and implementing communication strategies;
c. Prior experience in managing successful communication campaigns in education sector, specifically TVET, will be an added advantage;
d. Experience in organizing workshop / training / seminar / fair / competition / media events / programs / discussions etc.;
e. Skills in developing communication literature / materials for the media both in English and Bengali, A/V materials, talk shows, social medial content and management, advertisements, TV spot etc.;
f. Excellent communication skills both oral and written to deal with diverse groups of audience;
g. Knowledge of technical education and training systems in Bangladesh will be given preference;
h. Experience in projects funded by World Bank, Asian Development Bank or similar development partners will be given preference;
i. Candidates having working experience in the public sector will be given preference;
j. Strong connection with the mass media community;
k. Ability to work both independently and in a team and under strict deadlines;
l. Fluency in Bengali and English and proficiency in computer skills on MS Office, Bengali and English typing, Internet (web browsing etc.). |
| Other Details (if applicable) |
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1. Place of work: Office of the Project Director, ASSET Project, Directorate of Technical Education, F-4/B, Agargaon A/A, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207
2. Commencement of the Service: 01-02-2025 (Tentative)
3. Certificates related with education, training and experiences must be submitted with the application.
4. Accelerating and Strengthening Skills for Economic Transformation (ASSET) Project now invites eligible applicants express their interest in providing the services. Applicants are invited to provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (complete CV with other details).
5. The consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 [Revised September 2023] (“Procurement Regulations”).
6. The Procurement Regulations can be viewed at the World Bank’s external website: https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/6c0602876d68949e80820507d90a14ed-0290012023/procurement-regulations-september-2023
7. 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 September, 2023] (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
8. Interested applicants may obtain the Terms of Reference (TOR) from the office of the ASSET Project during office hours or download from the website: www.asset-dte.gov.bd
9. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours [i.e., 09:00 to 17:00 hour].
10. Expressions of Interest (EOI) needs to be submitted (either through e-mail or in person or by mail) to the following address by 15:00 hours (BST) on or before 12 January, 2025. Please clearly mention “Expression of Interest (EoI) for Communication Specialist”. |
| Association with foreign firms is |
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Encouraged |
| Eoi Detail Information |
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| Ref No |
Phasing Of Services |
Location |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
| 57.03.0000.000.07.801.24-3279 |
22 Months |
PMU Office, Dhaka |
01-02-2025 |
31-12-2026 |
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS
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| Name of Official Inviting EOI |
: |
Mir Zahid Hasan |
| Designation of Official Inviting EOI |
: |
Project Director (Additional Secretary) |
| Address of Official Inviting EOI |
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Office of the Project Director
Accelerating and Strengthening Skills for Economic Transformation (ASSET) Project
Directorate of Technical Education
Plot –F-4/B, Agargaon, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207 |
| Contact details of Official Inviting EOI |
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Phone : +880-2- 41024953, Fax : , Email : pd@asset-dte.gov.bd |
| The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders |
