Procurement Competency Framework Review, Procurement Training Module Development and Conducting Training of Trainers (TOT).

Source: World Bank — Ethiopia Promoting Basic Services Program Phase III Project

Second Notice

Request for Expressions of Interests

For consulting firms

Country: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Project: Promoting Basic Services (PBS) III

Loan #: 5162-ET

Consulting service: Competency Framework Review, Training Module Development and Conducting Training of Trainers (TOT)

Package No. PBS3B3/COP/C-7

This request for expressions of interest follows the General Procurement Notice for this project that appeared in Development Business No.:- DB Reference N: WB857-02/13 Posted on: 19 February 2013.

The Government ofFederal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received a loan from the International Development Association (IDA)and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this Grant to payments under the contract for Competency Framework Review, Training Module Development and Conducting Training of Trainers (TOT).

Along with the Federal Government, all Regional Governments and City Administrations have issued both primary and secondary procurement documents and established Oversight Body with the aim of regulating procurement and Property Administration implementation in their respective regions. The objective of this consultancy is to: Assist FPPA and ECSU to start procurement and property administration certification program, review and modify the draft competency framework which shows the level of procurement and property Administration knowledge, develop training modules for Basic , Essential and Advanced level trainings, provide Training of Trainers (TOT) &  provide technical assistance in undertaking pilot certification training at least for the first two levels of the certification program (Basic, Essential and Advanced). 

The consultancy service includes but not limited to

•         Review and modify Draft CompetencyFramework covering four levels of training (Basic, Essential, Advanced and Specialized Procurement and Property Administration Trainings.

•         Develop training module for the Basic, Essential and Advanced levels of professional training on Procurement and Property Administration.

•         Assign accredited trainers and provide Training of Trainers.

•         Provide technical assistance to PPPAA and ECSU during the pilot training including selection of trainersand giving orientation.

The Ministry of Finance & Economic Development (MoFED) now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. The shortlisting criteria:- (core business and years of experience ,relevant firms experience in the field of the assignment, Geographical coverage and technical and managerial organization of the firm. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and number of key staff, and soforth). Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection andEmployment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers[January 2011] ("Consultant Guidelines"), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. 

Consultants may associate with other Consultants in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications.

A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality & Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below from 8:30 AM- 5:30PM in all working daysExpressions of interest must be delivered to the address below on or before December 31, 2013.

Ministry of Finance & Economic Development

Channel One Programs Coordinating Unit

Kifleketema - Aradakebele 11/12 6th Floor Room No. 621

Sadist kilo in front of Lion Cage Park

Phone: 0111-570594

Facsimile (fax): 0111572414

E-mail: copcuproc@mofed.gov.et