| Ministry/Division |
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Chief Adviser's Office |
| Agency |
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Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority |
| Procuring Entity Name |
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Project Director, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) Development Project |
| Procuring Entity Code |
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| Procuring Entity District |
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Dhaka |
| Expression of Interest for Selection of |
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Individual Consultant (National) (Time-Based) |
| Title Of Service |
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Selection of Skills Development Consultant (1 No.) |
| EOI Ref. No. |
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03.07.0000.056.11.081.2022-121 |
| Date |
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15/02/2022 |
KEY INFORMATION
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| Procurement Sub-Method |
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Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC) |
FUNDING INFORMATION
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| Budget and Source of Funds |
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Development Budget Grant/Credit |
| Development Partners |
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International Development Association (IDA) |
PARTICULAR INFORMATION
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| Project/Programme Name |
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Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) Development Project |
| EOI Closing Date and Time |
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03/03/2022 03:00 PM
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| Publication Date |
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16/02/2022
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT
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| Brief Description of Assignment |
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The Scope of service of Skills Development Consultant includes, but not limited to the following:
• Supporting the DPD in establishing a skills development capability as described in PRIDE Sub-Component 3.2, which serves all EZ tenants within PRIDE including those in both public and private EZs.
• Provide necessary expertise to inform program design and implementation of the Skills Voucher program. Support decision-making within BEZA by understanding gateways and process, ensuring that decision points are appropriately supported with information, and by providing ad hoc advice to the DPD and the broader BEZA management team.
• Managing the process of selection and engagement of the ESA Operator.
• Day-to-day management of the contractual relationship between BEZA and the ESA Operator.
• Supporting the DPD in establishing a governance group for the ESA, by gaining agreement on the group’s Terms of Reference and by supporting the recruitment of suitable people to the governance group.
• Attending governance group meetings and assuring due process and communication.
• Establishing the proper reporting mechanisms regarding ESA performance and initiate and manage any necessary BEZA action.
• Maintain a relentless focus on PRIDE Project objectives and metrics.
• Carry out appraisals of the performance of the Skills Voucher System and make recommendations for change where necessary.
• Act as a programme assurance and quality backstop for PRIDE, regarding elements related to Skills Development.
• Promoting the Skills Development component of PRIDE within the other workstreams of PRIDE and BEZA’s wider team. |
| Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required |
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Qualification and Experience:
Academic:
• Understanding of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Workforce Development or Human Resources Services in Bangladesh is desirable.
• At least advanced degree in the field of study. Preferably, on Education and training, or development management, but also Business Administration, Management, Social Science or equivalent.
Experience:
• At least seven years of work experience, and experience at major national education and skills development agencies or ministries is desirable.
• Strong experience in coordinating stakeholders and supporting partnerships across public and private sector.
• Relevant experience in program coordination and strategic planning.
• Sound decision-making and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, and ability to present complex information for a variety of audiences.
• Adequate knowledge of learning management software.
• The consultant will have capability to carry out the assignment in terms of overall suitability, training, computer skills, proficiency in English, etc. Knowledge of local conditions and administrative systems will also be considered. |
| Other Details (if applicable) |
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OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
• Duration of the contract: initially for two years. Extendable for another 6-12 months, based on performance, with a maximum of December 31st, 2025.
• Duty Station: BEZA Office located at Dhaka. However, the consultant should have field visits across the economic zones located in different districts.
• The consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedure set out in the ‘Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016, Revised November 2020)’
• The project will provide the following inputs and facilities:
a. office space and other logistic support as per project provision;
b. all available documents, papers, and information relevant to the assignment will be provided/made accessible to the Consultant.
Commencement of the Service: 1 April, 2022 (Indicative)
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found in the website: www.beza.gov.bd
The Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) Development Project under Bangladesh Private Investment & Digital Entrepreneurship Project (P170688) now invites eligible “Consultants” to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: educational qualification, experience (general & specific) and knowledge in relevant activity, hands on experience in the activity.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, Revised November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the ‘Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants’ method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours [i.e., 0900 to 1700 hours].
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form (hard copy)/E-mail to the address below by 15:00 hours Bangladesh Standard Time on 03 March 2022. |
| Association with foreign firms is |
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Not Applicable |
| Eoi Detail Information |
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| Ref No |
Phasing Of Services |
Location |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
| IC-20-BSMSN-BEZA |
N/A |
BEZA Office located at Dhaka |
April/2022 |
March/2024 |
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS
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| Name of Official Inviting EOI |
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Abdullah Al Mahmud Faruk |
| Designation of Official Inviting EOI |
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Project Director |
| Address of Official Inviting EOI |
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Biniyog Bhaban (Level 7,8,9)
Plot#E-6/B, West Agargaon, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh. |
| Contact details of Official Inviting EOI |
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Phone : +880244826050, Fax : , Email : pd.bsmsn.pride@beza.gov.bd |
| The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders |
