REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (SELECTION OF EMPLOYER) ...

23-07-2024

            

Country:

Republic of Tajikistan

Project Name:

Joint IsDB/ISFD-GPE-OFID Project for Support to Implementation of the National Education Development Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan (Phase-II)

Sector:

Education

Employer:

Project Cleaner

 

Mode of Financing:

Government of the Republic of Tajikistan

Financing No:

TJK1043


The Republic of Tajikistan has applied for financing from the Islamic Development Bank toward the cost of the Joint IsDB/ISFD-GPE-OFID Project for Support to Implementation of the National Education Development Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan (Phase-II), and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under the contract of consultant services of an Individual Consultant for which this Expression of Interest is issued. 
The Project objectives is to improve the learning environment and facilitate system strengthening for sustainable implementation of an inclusive, competency-based education system to improve student learning outcomes in Tajikistan. The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan is the Executing Agency of the project. The project implementation period is 5 (five) years. 
The services include coordination of the process of overall planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all project components, establishment of common planning, M&E and reporting mechanisms, development of a M&E system and reporting templates, establishment of regular coordination and reporting mechanisms and actively participate in project coordination and reporting meetings with various stakeholders, including LEG etc. The estimated level of efforts is 60 (sixty) months. The expected start date of assignment is February 2024.
The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan now invites eligible consultant (“Individual Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultants must provide specific information which demonstrates that they are fully qualified to perform the services. 
The shortlist will be drawn up following the evaluation of CVs and useful information in response to this notice of expression of interest including references. Potential candidates will be required to provide information on their general qualifications as an individual consultant, their mission-relevant experience, their experience in the sector as well as their language ability.
An employer will be selected in accordance with the Maximum Qualification Requirement.  

Minimum Qualification Requirements

- Completed High Secondary Education   
- Previous cleaning experience is desirable.
Interested Employer may obtain further information at the address below during office hours, i.e. 08:00 to 17:00 (local time).
Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form accompanied by the CV and any other document (in person or by e-mail) to the address below no later than August 5, 2024.
Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan
Attention: Marketing, Property and Procurement Unit 
13a Nisormuhammad street 
734024, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan
Tel: + (992 37) 221-43-60, 227-45-02
E-mail: maorif-marketing@mail.ru  with copy to idbroa@isdb.org  
Website: www.maorif.tj
  
Terms of Reference and Scope of Services
 
Title of position: Cleaner
Project Title: Project for Support to Implementation of the National Education Development Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan (Phase -2)
Project No: TJK1043
Background 
Background: The Ministry of Education and Science, on behalf of the Republic of Tajikistan, received funding from ISDB/ISFD/OPEC/GPE in the amount of US$ 86 million to finance the Project for Support to Implementation of the National Education Development Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan (Phase -2). The Project will improve the learning environment and facilitate system strengthening for sustainable implementation of an inclusive, competency-based education system to improve student learning outcomes in Tajikistan.
 
The Project objectives is: To improve the learning environment and facilitate system strengthening for sustainable implementation of an inclusive, competency-based education system to improve student learning outcomes in Tajikistan. The key results are as follows: impart quality learning to 17,376 students; construction of 53 schools and equipping them with suitable furniture, digital infrastructure, laboratory equipment and teaching and learning materials; development and adoption of Competency Based education; development and adoption of Continuous Professional Learning system; strengthening the curriculum; strengthening the national assessment systems and enhancing MoES decision making processes to promote efficiency and quality of education.

Project Components: The project is composed of following components: i) Learning Environment Upgrading; ii) Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Education Services; iii) Project Management Support; iv) Financial Auditing Services; and v) Zero value emergency response contingency Component. The financing plan is provided below. 
A dedicated full-time Project Implementation Group is established within the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan (hereinafter called “the Ministry”) to ensure efficient management and implementation of the Project within its approved scope/ timeline. The Ministry is recruiting a Cleaner, who will function under the supervision of the Line Manager. The details of the specific assignments/tasks of the Cleaner will be as follows: 

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

The Cleaner mainly responsibe:
- Mop and tide up of all areas, administrative offices.
- Ensure wearing personal protective equipment as required.
- Clean bathrooms, mats, walls, windows, doors, floors, curtains and corners 
- Wipe equipment, clean furniture, polish floors using various cleaning chemicals and disinfectants.
- Daily dump dusting of all surfaces in order to keep them free from dust.
- Clean washrooms and daily or as needed and sign off the checklist.
- Remove soiled/dirty curtains for laundering and ensure they are replaced back before signing off
- Keep a check on cleaning materials and replenish accordingly.
- Attend to emergency cleaning complaints when assigned.
- Inform the supervisor of any maintenance issues that need attention. – washing, drying and ironing.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager.

SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS)

Education: Completed High Secondary Education  
Experience: Previous cleaning experience is desirable.
Skills:
- Ability to understand verbal and written instruction in Tajik 
- Self-motivation and ability to work without minimum supervision.

Personal Characteristics:

Honest, hardworking, committed to organization and a good team player

KEY RELATIONS:
Internal relations: all staff
External relation: N/a
Job Holder:                                                                                         Line Manager: