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РусскийREQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Republic of Moldova
Name of the sub-project “Valorization of the consolidated school-university partnership “Educational Cluster” in teacher training”
No. Sub-financing agreement MD-MOED- 6542-ASF-U-09 of 24.10.2022
No. Reference: MD-StateUni-400325-CS-INDV
Job title: Training on the organization of internships from the perspective of the employer’s needs
The State University of Moldova within the implementation of the sub-project “Valorization of the consolidated school-university partnership “Educational Cluster” in the training of teaching staff” received sub-financing from the Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova within the implementation of the Higher Education Project in Moldova, financed by the Bank World and plans to apply part of the sources for consulting services.
Through this sub-project, the State University of Moldova guides us towards the development of an efficient system of pedagogical education through the methodology focused on a consolidated partnership with the school (Education cluster/Education cluster), by using the model: from practice to theory, which opens new perspectives in a professional sense.
Thus, the configuration of a new teacher training model by strengthening the efforts of representatives of the general education system and the higher education system by creating the Educational Cluster within the USM premises, which will resize and strengthen the efforts of key actors in teacher training by using the model: from practice in theory by creating a multipurpose center “Education Cluster” will integrate in a common space several educational environments as follows: 4 multifunctional rooms; 3 laboratories; 1 professional development center in education; 1 co-working space.
The creation of the educational hub will contribute to the qualitative and quantitative increase in the performance of students from the Education Field and the improvement of employment in the labor field.
The proposed project is aimed at achieving 3 specific objectives as follows:
O.1. Modernizing the necessary resources to ensure attractive conditions for future teachers.
O.2. Increasing the number of students enrolled in the bachelor’s and master’s programs of the programs specified in point A2.3 of this application and improving the process of aligning the higher education system with the requirements of the labor market.
O.3. Consolidation of cooperation with representatives of the labor market in order to increase the absorption capacity of program graduates by the labor market.
Training group – 15 teaching and managerial staff from the State University of Moldova, duration of training – 1 day, duration of the expert’s activity 3 days.
The terms of reference (TOR) are attached to this request for expression of interest or can be found on the following website: www.usm.md
The State University of Moldova invites eligible international experts to express their interest in providing services for the conceptualization and implementation of training activities. Interested consultants will send information proving that they have the necessary qualifications and relevant experience to provide the services of conceptualizing and carrying out teacher training activities regarding the organization of internships from the perspective of the employer’s need.
The consultant to be selected must possess the following qualifications:
- Higher education in the field of education or related fields;
- Experience of at least 5 years in providing training services and conducting training activities in the educational field;
- Knowledge of the specifics of teacher training;
- Understanding the specifics of conceptualizing and organizing, monitoring the internship of students, future teachers;
- Familiarity with the specifics of the university’s relationship with general educational institutions for the training of future teachers;
- Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken Romanian or English;
- Teamwork skills and team management in the training process;
- Flexibility and innovative approaches in implementing training strategies.
The attention of interested consultants is drawn to section III, points 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, revised in November 2017 and August 2018 (“Procurement Regulations”), which sets out World Bank policy the conflict of interest.
The consultant will be selected in accordance with the “Selection of individual consultants” method provided in the Procurement Regulation.
Additional information can be obtained at the address below during business hours: Office no. 109, Bloc Central USM, str. Alexe Mateevici no. 60
Applications should include a letter of expression of interest, CV, proof of studies/internships in the conceptualization and implementation of trainings, or relevant experience in the field.
Proposals must be sent to the address below (in person, or by post, or by fax, or by e-mail) by: 12.02.2024, 17:00, (local time of the Republic of Moldova), indicating the title of the task for which it is applied.
Address: Chisinau, 60 Alexe Mateevici str
Phone/fax: 022241240
E-mail: tatiana.sorocean@usm.md
SIGNATURE OF THE PROJECT MANAGER
CORLAT SERGIU
Moldova State University
“Valorization of the consolidated school-university partnership “Educational Cluster” in teacher training”
No. Reference: MD-StateUni-400325-CS-INDV
REFERENCE TERMS
Job title: Training on the organization of internships from the employer’s perspective.
- General information about the project
The Higher Education Project in Moldova (PÎSM) is World Bank- funded project scheduled to to be implemented from May 2020 and December 2025.
The total cost of the loan is 35.7 million Euros (the equivalent of 39.4 million USD) funded by the International Development Association (IDA) and provided to the Republic of Moldova to support higher education.
The project’s objective is to improve the labor market orientation of selected higher education institutions and quality assurance mechanisms. The project is structured around three components, involving systemic interventions in the areas of quality, financing and management of higher education.
A component of the PÎSM is the Higher Education Improvement Program (PÎÎS)which is to be implemented by the selected higher education institutions and pedagogical colleges to respond to some of their most pressing needs for the purpose of orientation to the labor market.
Thus, in order to achieve the objectives, the Ministry of Education and Research has signed ta sub-financing agreement with the State University of Moldova for the sub-project “Harnessing of the consolidated school-university partnership “Educational Cluster” in the training of teaching staff”.
Through this sub-project, the State University of Moldova will contribute to the development of an effective pedagogical education system by introducing new methodological approaches focused on a consolidated partnership with schools.
The establishment of a new model for teacher training involves consolidating efforts from representatives of both the general education system and the higher education system. This is achieved through the creation of the Educational Cluster within the premises of the State University of Moldova (USM). The cluster will reshape and strengthen the efforts of key stakeholders in teacher training, using the “from practice to theory” model. Through a versatile center named “Education Cluster,” multiple educational environments will be integrated into a shared space, including 4 multifunctional rooms, 3 laboratories, 1 professional development center in education, and 1 co-working space.
The creation of the educational hub will contribute to the qualitative and quantitative increase in the performance of students from the Education Field and the improvement of employment in the labor field.
The proposed project is aimed at achieving 3 specific objectives as follows:
O.1. Modernization of the necessary resources to ensure attractive conditions for future teachers.
O.2. Increase the number of students enrolled in the bachelor’s and master’s programs of the programs specified in point A 2.3 of this application and improve the alignment process of the higher education system with the requirements of the labor market.
O.3. Strengthening cooperation with representatives of the labor market in order to increase the absorptive capacity of graduates from the programs by the labor market.
- Task Objective
The main objective is: the training of teaching and managerial staff of the State University of Moldova, regarding the organization of internships from the perspective of the employer’s needs
- Scope of work (tasks and responsibilities):
During the execution of the contract the Consultant/expert will:
– analyze the training programs of the State University of Moldova for school teachers and identify opportunities to enhance internships;
– develop a training program for the teaching and managerial staff of USM regarding the organization of internships from the employer’s perspective
– present the conceptualization, organization, monitoring of internships of students, future teachers;
– provide participants with printed or electronic materials based on the presentations;
– after completing the training, he will complete an act of receiving and handing over the services.
- Duration of the task:
| Tasks, Activities, Deliverables | Workload | Completion deadline |
| Analysis of the State University of Moldova’s programs for training school teachers regarding the organization of internships. | 1 day | Approximately 20 days from the signing of the contract |
| Developing a training program for the teaching and managerial staff of USM regarding the organization of internships from the employer’s perspective. | 1 day | Approximately 25 days from the signing of the contract |
| Conducting the training activity where the conceptualization, organization, and monitoring of student internships, future teachers, will be presented. | 1 day | Approximately 50 days from the signing of the contract |
5.Qualification requirements and evaluation basis (evaluation criteria)
General experience: 30 points
- higher studies in the field of education or related fields;
- flexibility and innovative approaches in the application of training/training strategies;
- teamwork skills and team management in the training process
Correspondence with project tasks: 60 points
- experience of at least 5 years in providing training services and conducting training activities in the educational field;
- knowledge of the specifics of teacher training;
- understanding the specifics of conceptualizing and organizing, monitoring the internship of students, future teachers;
- familiarity with the specifics of the university’s relationship with general educational institutions for the training of future teachers.
Communication: 10 points
- excellent communication skills in Romanian or English (both written and spoken):
- Reporting Requirements and Institutional Arrangements
The consultant will report: The consultant/contracted expert will coordinate activities with the subproject manager and assistant; they will prepare a narrative report and a handover document for the services provided.
Institutional arrangements: The institution will ensure the correctness of the consultancy service procurement process and financial commitments.
Confidentiality Statement:
All data and information received for the purpose of performing this task must be treated confidentially and used only in connection with the execution of these Terms of Reference. All intellectual property rights arising from the execution of these Terms of Reference are assigned to the State University of Moldova. The content of the written materials obtained and used during the execution of this task may not be disclosed to any third party without the prior express written permission of the State University of Moldova.
- Eligibility
The consultant must be eligible according to the Regulation on Procurement for IPF Debtors from July 2016, revised in November 2017 and August 2018 (https://www.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/products-and-services/brief/procurement-new-framework).
SIGNATURE OF THE PROJECT MANAGER
CORLAT SERGIU
