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Pacific Vacancies Announcement No. 2024/715+

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Development of Operational Procedures for Career Counseling and Training Materials

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Please find TORs attached

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)

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Federated States of Micronesia

Grant No.: D-9870

Assignment Title: Development of Operational Procedures for Career Counseling and Training Materials

Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): FM-NDOE-468597-CS-INDV

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The National Department of Education received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the FSM Skills and Employability Enhancement Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include conducting a thorough review of current practices, develop unified operational procedures for career counseling, and provide specialized training for counselors at the state level.? These efforts are designed to improve the effectiveness of career guidance and ensure that counselors are better equipped to support students in both academic and career planning . Specifically, the Consultant will provide support in the following areas:

• Development of Operational Schools Career Guidance Procedures
• Development and Implementation of a High School Career Guidance and Job Matching Strategy
• Development of Career Guidance Resources for High Schools
• Training of Master Trainers (MToT) Program for High School Career Counselors

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is annexed to this REOI and can be found at the FSM Department of Finance and Administration (DOFA) website’s Career Opportunities page at https://dofa.gov.fm/vacancies/.

The National Department of Education now invites eligible individuals (“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 by submitting:

• A current curriculum vitae/resume with a description of experience in similar assignments and conditions
• A cover letter with a concise summary of their qualifications and relevant work experience

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The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:

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Mandatory requirements

• A master's degree in education, counseling, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in career counseling or guidance, with a minimum of 7 years specifically in vocational education and training.
• Strong understanding of best practices in career counseling, including job matching and vocational education pathways.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering effective training programs for educators in career counseling or guidance.

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Desirable requirements

• Familiarity with the educational and cultural context of the FSM or similar regions.
• Ability to effectively mentor and support career counseling practitioners in their professional development.

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The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers Fifth Edition, September 2023 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

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Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 8am to 5pm (local time).

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form with the latest CV/resume and work sample(s) to the address below by e-mail by 3pm on Friday, January 10, 2024 Pohnpei time.

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FSM National Department of Education

Attn: Hyunjeong Lee, Project Manager

P.O. Box PS 87, Palikir, Pohnpei, FM 96941

Tel: +691-320-5219

E-mail: hyunjeong.lee@... with a copy to angelyne.aten@... and ciu.dofa@...

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