Development of school Maintenance System, standard and Procedures

Country:

Jordan

Notice/Contract Number:

47 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:

Mandatory
• Civil Engineer or Architect with school construction expertise
• At least 7 years experience in project design, works supervision and contract management (preferably with some involvement in school construction)
• Environmental and quality control assessment experience
• Demonstrated experience in schools design and the general and specific requirements of education facilities and areas
• Good understanding of international quality standards with respect to school requirements, ratios, etc.
• Previous experience in construction project corrective measures
• Excellent written communication skills in English
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, assess, 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
Executive Director
Ministry of Education
PO Box 1646
Amman
Jordan

Telephone:

962-6-5627161

Fax:

962-6-5627162

Email:

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80000000 - Education and training services

HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
Consulting Opportunity/ Individual International Consultant
to Develop
School Maintenance System, Standards and Procedures
Contract no. 47 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 intends to apply a portion of this Fund to purchase the services identified in this advertisement.
The main objective of the required services will be establishing a school maintenance system that is efficient, sustainable, and affordable Detailed Terms of Reference of the assignment can be requested through the below mentioned email address.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the Maintenance Consultant are expected to be as follows:

1) Assess the Current Status of the Maintenance Program
2) Identify Criteria to Collect Standardized Information on the Status of School Conditions
a. Review the existing criteria and existing procedures of the Ministry
b. Work jointly with DBIP staff to identify revised criteria to collect information on the conditions of schools.

3) Establish Audit Instruments for each Maintenance Item
4) Elaborate specific proposals for improving the efficiency of current institutional Maintenance structure as well as proposals for encouraging community and Private Sector contribution.

5) Training of core team (40 trainees)

Qualifications:
Mandatory
• Civil Engineer or Architect with school construction expertise
• At least 7 years experience in project design, works supervision and contract management (preferably with some involvement in school construction)
• Environmental and quality control assessment experience
• Demonstrated experience in schools design and the general and specific requirements of education facilities and areas
• Good understanding of international quality standards with respect to school requirements, ratios, etc.
• Previous experience in construction project corrective measures
• Excellent written communication skills in English
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, assess, 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 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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