Consultancy Service for Developing Curriculum and Preparation of Training Modules for ToT and Women Entrepreneurs

Source: World Bank — Ethiopia Women Entrepreneurship Development Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI)

(CONSULTANT SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

FederalDemocratic Republic of Ethiopia

Women Entrepreneurs Development project,

ProjectID:  P122764

 Credit No: 5112-ET

Consultancy Service for Developing Curriculum and Preparation of Training Modules for ToT and Women Entrepreneurs

Bid Reference No. Con/QCBS/01

The Federal Micro and Small Enterprises Development Agency (FeMSEDA)has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Women Entrepreneurs Development Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services ("the Services") include:

✔  Review and/or enrich locally developed materials for MSEs' industry extension service provision (entrepreneurship & technicalskills, technology & quality and productivity [KAIZEN] modules) of the TVET Occupational Standards, Curricula and TTLM according to international best practices,

✔  Transfer of international best practices and experiences of other countries through the provision and adaptation of relevant reference materials / documents and develop a complete and comprehensive entrepreneurs' development program and be tailored to the needs of growth oriented women entrepreneurs who will be participating in WEDP;

✔  Coach TVET institution leaders and industry experts duringthe implementation phase in order to build their capacity in the transfer of extension service competence and ensure it is institutionalized within the TVET structure and progresses in accordance with the plan;

✔  Provide necessary support along all dimensions to ensure the skills development program works in according to intentions in the initial phase (approximately two years) and

✔  Design and implement a capacity building technical assistance program to strengthen the capacity of the institutions that will provide direct services to the WEDP participants under Component 2 (particularly the One Stop Shops and TVET Colleges, and the supporting/coordinating institutions such as the City MSE Development Offices, REMSEDAand TVET institutions).

The FeMSEDA now invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") capable of demonstrating similar assignments of developing comprehensive training programs in institutions that require capacity building with documentation of top international expertise and the knowledge of best international practice. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The short listing criteria are: Core business and years in business, qualifications in the field of the assignment, technical and managerial organization of the firm, and general qualifications and number of key staff.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 ofthe World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment 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 firms 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 and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.

Further informationcan be obtained at the address below during office hour 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 to5:30 PM local time.

Expression of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail on or before 3:30 PM, 05 July 2013 and will be opened on 3:30 PM on the same date and place.

Address of the implementing Agency for clarification and submission

Attention to:     Procurement, Finance and Property Admin. Directorate / WEDP Procurement Specialist

Federal Micro and Small EnterprisesDevelopment Agency (FeMSEDA)

Street:              Ras Abebe Aregay Avenue, in front of Wabi Shebele Hotel

Fax:                 251 1518435,              Tel: 251 155 11122 ext 208/227

P O Box:          1463;      Email: yohamse@yahoo.com, asratbyn@yahoo.com

                        Addis Ababa, Ethiopia