School Planing

Edition 2:

Apr 9, 2008 (shown)

Edition 1:

Feb 28, 2008

Country:

Jordan

City/Locality:

Amman

Notice/Contract Number:

21 WB/2008

Publication Date:

Apr 9, 2008

Deadline:

Apr 20, 2008

Funding Agency:

World Bank

Buyer:

EDUCATION REFORM FOR THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY I PROJECT
Ministry of Education

Eligibility of Bidders:

(Required Qualifications)
Educational Background
The consultant will possess post-graduate qualifications, Ph.D. preferred, in education administration and management, human resource management, or business management or an equivalent combination of credentials, knowledge, skills and experience
Professional Experience
(Mandatory)
Professional Experience
Mandatory
 Substantial experience in education infrastructure planning with a national, regional, or large school system focus
 Successful recent experience in large scale educational infrastructure systems planning for schools and facilities, preferably in a developing country context
 Skills and extensive experience in the analysis of education reform efforts with respect to school planning and the formulation of strategic options to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of infrastructure investments
 Successful experience working with senior levels of government and/or industry, related to educational planning
 Experience in the resolution of process issues associated with the planning of large infrastructure projects
 Familiarity with the use of up-to-date software applications used for data analysis and planning
Preferred
 Understanding of the key issues involved in the provision of schools and related facilities in the Middle East Region, or specifically in Jordan
 Ability to monitor, document and report on progress
 Excellent organizational, analytical, communication and presentation skills
 Capacity to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
 Excellent written communication skills in English. Arabic would be an asset

Original Language:

English

Address:

Firyal Aqel
Ministry of Education
PO Box 1646
Amman
Jordan

Telephone:

962-6-5627161

Fax:

962-6-5627162

Email:

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HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
Consulting Opportunity/ Individual International Consultant
For the Project Preparation Study: School Planning
Contract no. 21 WB/2008

The Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has received a World Bank Trust Fund towards the implementation of the Education Reform for Knowledge Economy (ERfKE) I Project. It has been agreed that the Trust Fund will be also used to undertake the critical identified preparatory studies for the second phase of the Reform. It intends to apply a portion of this Fund to purchase the services identified in this advertisement.
Development and completion of a school planning study which assesses the utilization of existing facilities, the consequences of enrolment growth (using current population census data) on future needs for school construction, and simulating various cost-effective ways of expanding capacity from 2009-2013, and projecting beyond these dates, while maintaining and enhancing quality gains. The report, data base and modeling tools that would emerge from the study will inform decisions about construction of additional schools under ERfKE II are the objective of this study.

Detailed Terms of Reference of the assignment can be requested through the below mentioned email address.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Review key ERfKE I documents with respect to the intentions, progress and results of school construction and renovation from 2003-7 with particular respect to the National Education Strategy and appropriate infrastructure policy documents
2. Conduct site visits to a representative sample of schools in both urban and rural areas and in different locations (North, Middle, South)
3. Conduct a situational analysis of the utilization and physical condition/status of school buildings and facilities given current population needs (actual gap analysis)
4. Review current demographic data and projections for population growth (by age groups) for the next five and ten years (projected gap analysis)
5. With reference to MOE policies for student access and school facilities provision, develop a variety of models based on assumptions of cost-effectiveness and locational coverage
6. Provide a report on the application of the models to the current and projected data (with an analysis of the pros and cons of each scenario)
7. Lead Ministry and stakeholder discussion groups and focus sessions to discuss the implications of the suggested approaches
8. On the basis of the above, develop a school and school facilities planning report that describes and delineates the best case scenario for long-term school planning, based on principles of cost-effectiveness and fiscal prudence, and the specific blueprint for school construction, extension and renovation for the coming five years.

Qualifications:
(Required Qualifications)
Educational Background
The consultant will possess post-graduate qualifications, Ph.D. preferred, in education administration and management, human resource management, or business management or an equivalent combination of credentials, knowledge, skills and experience
Professional Experience
(Mandatory)
Professional Experience
Mandatory
 Substantial experience in education infrastructure planning with a national, regional, or large school system focus
 Successful recent experience in large scale educational infrastructure systems planning for schools and facilities, preferably in a developing country context
 Skills and extensive experience in the analysis of education reform efforts with respect to school planning and the formulation of strategic options to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of infrastructure investments
 Successful experience working with senior levels of government and/or industry, related to educational planning
 Experience in the resolution of process issues associated with the planning of large infrastructure projects
 Familiarity with the use of up-to-date software applications used for data analysis and planning
Preferred
 Understanding of the key issues involved in the provision of schools and related facilities in the Middle East Region, or specifically in Jordan
 Ability to monitor, document and report on progress
 Excellent organizational, analytical, communication and presentation skills
 Capacity to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
 Excellent written communication skills in English. Arabic would be an asset

A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers published by the Bank in January 1997 and revised in September 1997, January 1999 and May 2002.

Interested applicants should forward their CVs with a covering letter to the following address in writing, or by e-mail no later than Sunday April 20 th, 2008
Ministry of Education
Procurement and Supplies Directorate
Furniture and Equipment Division/Building No. 4
P.O. BOX 1646 Amman 11118
Tel. +962-6-5607181\ Ext. 703 Fax. 962-6-5666019
E-mail: Rula.Abu-Rub@moe.gov.jo
Cc :Procurement@moe.gov.jo

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