Project name Inclusive4All- Inclusive education for all children in Bosnia and Herzegovina, code: AID 011522
Donor Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS)
Geographical focus Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tuzla Canton
Project location Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tuzla Canton
Project Duration May 1st 2018 – January 31st 2022
Lead Applicant Save the Children
Cooperating/
implementing partners Ministry of Education and Science in Tuzla Canton
Association Vesta
Department of Education Studies “Giovanni Maria Bertin”, University of Bologna (UNIBO)
Introduction
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the North-West Balkans and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children’s unique needs are met, and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.
Objective
The expert is expected to develop and finalise an economic cost-benefit analysis, by analysing financial and context-related aspects, and will take into consideration the best interest of children and their families. Aim of the study is to lay solid facts and foundations for the implementation of the transformation process in an environment that is known for being complex and sensitive.
• General responsibility for the activities related to the development of economic cost-benefit analysis;
• Collect documentation and information to define the economic cost-benefit analysis.
• Draw up an analysis of the possible costs relating to the transformation of the 2 Institutes into Centres for Development of Inclusive Practice (CDIPs), indicating both the critical issues and the benefits of this choice.
Expected outputs:
The expert consultant is expected to provide the following:
• Conduct an economic cost-benefit analysis;
• Submit final analysis in Bosnian and a brief report in English.
Timeframe and methodology
In order to complete the above-specified task, the consultant will be engaged from November 24th 2020 to January 28th 2021. The consultant will develop and implement the work plan in consultations and with the support of SCINWB designated staff, in line with the proposed timeframe below.
Qualifications and Specialised Knowledge/Experience Required
A consultant engaged in performing the task should possess the following expertise and skills as a minimum:
• Qualified skills and competencies in the area of in economics, finance, public administration;
• Know inclusion values and principles;
• Know the educational system in the Tuzla Canton and BiH;
• Exceptional organisation, ability to plan, realise and monitor work progress;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
The interested applicants should submit their proposals on Procurement.NWB@savethechildren.org no later than November 23rd 2020, 12:00 h. Only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Detailed Terms of Reference and necessary forms can be downloaded at:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dbuZWX3rC3bBt-lm345YQGasVJwqR_a0/view?u...
Particular requirement: no person is performing any task on behalf of Save the Children may, in any way, be involved in or connected with abuse or exploitation of children.
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