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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST   Republic of North Macedonia Primary Education Improvement Project Loan No.: 9182-MK Assignment Title: Educational expert for standard setting & test/item writing for the National Assessment in Primary Education in the Republic of North Macedonia Reference No. MK-MES-246926-CS-INDV/042-21   The Republic of North Macedonia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Primary Education Improvement Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services/ Educational expert for standard setting & test/item writing for the National Assessment in Primary Education in the Republic of North Macedonia. The overall objective of the assignment is to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Education and Science and the National Examination Center in establishing the National Assessment Program in primary education and provide quality assurance of all stages of the entire process. Expected duration of the services is October 2021- February 2026. The Terms of Reference are available on the following web sites:   https://e-nabavki.gov.mk/PublicAccess/home.aspx#/international-donor-ann... and  https://mon.gov.mk/category/?id=2072 The Ministry of Education and Science now invites eligible individual consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide their letter of interest, CV and other relevant documents/information demonstrating that they have the following required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services: Advanced university degree in the fields of education with focus on curriculum design, learning assessment and development of teaching and learning materials or another field related to the area relevant for the assignment; At least 8 years of work experience in developing, implementing and analysis of  the results in the national or international large scale assessment; Strong knowledge of education with specific focus on standard setting; Experience in development of curriculum standards and developing assessment instruments; Experience in sample design and sample drawing, surveys and questionnaires, test design, administering and evaluating of tests; Experience in setting standards of student achievement based on empirical results; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to dialogue with diverse stakeholders to create consensus around issues and capable of working in multi-cultural environments; Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills with stakeholders; Demonstrated experience in working with government institutions is an asset; Excellent command of English, both oral and written.  Previous work experience in Western Balkan countries would be an advantage The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated July 2016, revised November 2017, and August 2018 (“Procurement Regulations”). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours [08:30 to 16:30]. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, by mail, or by e-mail) by 20 September 2021. Ministry of Education and Science- Primary Education Improvement Project Management Unit [Attn: Danijela Maneva, Procurement Manager (for notice no.042-21)] ul.Sv. Kiril i Metodij 54, 1000 Skopje Republic of North Macedonia e-mail: danijela.maneva@mon.gov.mk (CC: igor.krstevski@mon.gov.mk)     Primary Education Improvement Project North Macedonia Not cancelled INDV- Individual Consultant Selection Request for Expression of Interest Consulting Services- Individual Monday, September 20, 2021- 00:00 IBRD91820 MK-MES-246926-CS-INDV/042-21 P171973 General- Education and Training Tuesday, September 7, 2021 OP00145364 English Tuesday, September 7, 2021- 10:27 Ministry of Education and Science Danijela Sipovik Maneva Sv. Kiril i Metodij 54, Skopje 1000 +38923112705 danijela.maneva@mon.gov.mk Primary Education, Public Administration- Education World Bank Sunday, September 5, 2021- 20:00 IBRD/IDA Loans (PE) Ministry of Education and Science USD 120000.00 Educational expert for standard setting and test/item writing for the national assessment in primary education in North Macedonia Procurement Specialist proc_voc_id: 86141500 proc_voc_title: Educational guidance services seg_id: 86000000 seg_title: Education and Training Services family_id: 86140000 family_title: Educational facilities class_id: 86141500 class_title: Educational guidance services cmdty_id: cmdty_title: