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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-400324-CS-INDV
Job title: Training on the functioning of the university structures responsible for the partnership with relevant institutions and the application of the various ways of relating.
The State University of Moldova, within the implementation of the sub-project “Enhancing of the consolidated school-university partnership “Educational Cluster” in the training of teaching staff” has received co-financing from the Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova as part of the Higher Education Project in Moldova, funded by the Bank World and intends to allocate a portion of these funds for consultancy services.
Through this sub-project, the State University of Moldova guides us towards the development of an efficient pedagogical education system focusing on a methodology centered on a strengthened partnership with schools (Educational Cluster), by using ,,from practice to theory” model , which opens new perspectives in a professional sense.
Thus, the configuration a new teacher training model by strengthening the collaboration of representatives of the general education system and the higher education system through the establishment of the Educational Cluster within the premises of the State University of Moldova (USM). This cluster will reshape and consolidate the efforts of key stakeholders in teacher training, employing the “from practice to theory” model. By creating a versatile “Education Cluster” center, it will integrate multiple educational environments into a shared space, including 4 multifunctional rooms, 3 laboratories, 1 professional development center in education, and 1 co-working space.
The establishment of this educational hub will contribute to the qualitative and quantitative improvement of the performance of Education field students and enhance their employability.
Training services include the development of a training program and the implimentation of training activities, incorporating the adoption of best practices. Training group consists of – 15 teaching and managerial staff from the State University of Moldova, with a training duration of 3 days, and the expert’s involvement spanning 15 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 experts to express their interest in providing training services for the establishment of a consolidated partnership between the university and profiled institutions. Interested consultants should submit information demonstrating their qualifications and relevant experience in delivering training services for the establishment of a consolidated partnership between the university and profiled institutions.
The consultant to be selected must possess the following qualifications:
- higher education in the field of education or related fields
- minimum of 5 years of experience in providing training services, conducting training activities in the educational field;
- minimum of 5 years of experience in developing programs;
- understanding the specific functioning of university structures responsible for establishing partnership relationships with schools;
- familiarity with various methods of university interaction with schools;
- excellent communication skills in Romanian or English (both written and spoken);
- teamwork skills and team management in the training process;
- flexibility and innovative approaches in the application of training/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, at 17:00, (local time of the Republic of Moldova), indicating the title of the job for which you are applying.
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-400324-CS-INDV
REFERENCE TERMS
Job title: Training on the functioning of the university structures responsible for the partnership with relevant institutions and the application of the various ways of relating.
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
Training services include the development of a training program and the implementation of training activities, incorporating the adoption of best practices. The training group comprises 15 teaching and managerial staff from the State University of Moldova, with a training duration of 1 day, and the expert’s involvement spanning 3 days.
- Scope of work (tasks and responsibilities):
During the execution of the contract the Consultant/expert will:
– analyze the ways in which the State University of Moldova (USM) engages with schools;
– develop a training program for the teaching and managerial staff of the USM regarding the functioning of the university structures responsible for the partnership with the relevant institutions and the application of the various interaction methods;
– prepare and present best practices from their university or the experience of other universities in their home country, regarding the interaction of the university with the education system and schools, for the purpose of training future teaching staff;
– provide participants with printed or electronic materials based on the presentations;
– after completing the training, will finalize a handover document for the services.
- Duration of the task:
| Tasks, Activities, Deliverables | Workload | Completion deadline |
| Analysis of the ways in which the State University of Moldova interacts with schools. | 1 day | Approximately 20 days from the signing of the contract |
| Developing a training program for the teaching and managerial staff of USM in which they will present best practices from their university or the experience of other universities in their home country, regarding interaction with the education system, schools, with the aim of training future teaching staff. | 1 day | Approximately 25 days from the signing of the contract |
| Conducting the training activity | 1 day | Approximately 50 days from the signing of the contract |
| TOTAL Estimated Number of Days | 3 working days |
- Qualification requirements and evaluation basis (evaluation criteria)
General experience: 60 points
- Higher education in the field of education or related fields;
- Teamwork skills and team management in the training process;
- Experience in developing programs and organizing training activities;
- Flexibility and innovative approaches in implementing training/training strategies.
Relevance to project tasks: 30 points
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in providing training services, conducting training activities in the educational field;
Knowledge of the specifics of training primary school teachers;
Experience in developing a study program (training future teaching staff) connected with the school, involving graduates and students.
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
