Education Sector Finance

Country:

Jordan

City/Locality:

Amman

Notice/Contract Number:

45 WB/2008

Publication Date:

Mar 24, 2008

Deadline:

Apr 8, 2008

Funding Agency:

World Bank

Buyer:

EDUCATION REFORM FOR THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY I PROJECT
Ministry of Education

Eligibility of Bidders:

Educational Background
The consultant will possess post-graduate qualifications in education economics, education financial management or business management with a finance specialization or an equivalent combination of credentials, knowledge, skills and experience.
Professional Experience
(Mandatory)
Professional Experience
Mandatory
• Substantial experience in the planning and management of education finance systems or educational financial management systems analysis
• Relevant national or regional experience in the economics of education or in education financial management, preferably within a developing country context
• Skills and experience in the analysis of education reform efforts with respect to short and long term financial investment and in the formulation of strategic options to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of investments in education
• Successful experience working with senior levels of government and institutions in areas related to financial management
• Experience in the resolution of process issues associated with the funding of large-scale financial investments
Preferred
• Ability to monitor, assess, document and report on progress
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Capacity to work in a team environment
• Adaptable, flexible and capable of solving problems in a collaborative way in an intercultural setting
• Understanding and appreciation of the key issues in the education sector in Jordan or other countries in the region
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in Arabic would be an asset

Original Language:

English

Address:

Firyal Aqel
Executive Director
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: Education Sector Finance
Contract no. 45 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.
The main objective of this study is to assess current educational financial expenditure frameworks (including the Mid-term Expenditure Framework developed with the Assistance of the EU), with respect to long-term sustainability measures and results-based financial management options. The analysis will also require projections of the needs for the next 10 years through models and scenarios based on assumptions related to enrollments, school requirements and arrangements. Options linked to the scenarios will be assessed from a long-term cost-benefit perspective.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Review all relevant financial data, documents and reports and other related resources on the financing of education in Jordan, including the MTEF produced with the support of the EU (2007) and develop a final work plan to meet the objectives of the study
2. Review background information on the structure and processes of education financial management and analyze in general and specific terms
3. Develop an Interim Report on the current situation in Jordan with respect to education financing and suggest potential policy options for consideration against projections of future needs
4. Conduct an analysis of current trends and future projections (Key Questions 3, above) to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of various policy options and compile in a draft final report for review and discussion
5. Lead Ministry and stakeholder discussion groups and focus sessions to discuss the implications of the suggested approaches to teacher utilization
6. Prepare final report with policy options and recommendations based on analysis and stakeholder inputs.

Qualifications:
(Required Qualifications)
Educational Background
The consultant will possess post-graduate qualifications in education economics, education financial management or business management with a finance specialization or an equivalent combination of credentials, knowledge, skills and experience.
Professional Experience
(Mandatory)
Professional Experience
Mandatory
• Substantial experience in the planning and management of education finance systems or educational financial management systems analysis
• Relevant national or regional experience in the economics of education or in education financial management, preferably within a developing country context
• Skills and experience in the analysis of education reform efforts with respect to short and long term financial investment and in the formulation of strategic options to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of investments in education
• Successful experience working with senior levels of government and institutions in areas related to financial management
• Experience in the resolution of process issues associated with the funding of large-scale financial investments
Preferred
• Ability to monitor, assess, document and report on progress
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Capacity to work in a team environment
• Adaptable, flexible and capable of solving problems in a collaborative way in an intercultural setting
• Understanding and appreciation of the key issues in the education sector in Jordan or other countries in the region
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in 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 Tuesday April 8th, 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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