Consultant specialized in the field of Arabic Language Curricula

The CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL in Jordan from Middle East region had released this tender for Request for proposals are invited for Consultant specialized in the field of Arabic Language Curricula Arabic Language Curriculum Consultant. Closing Date: 12 Jul 2023 Type: Consultancy To: Presenters From: Company Creative Associates International Subject: Request for Proposals (RFP)- RFP-JTAP-029 Consultant specialized in the field of Arabic language curricula Award Type: Comprehensive Consultative Agreement Award Criteria: Best Value RFP issuance date: June 25, 2023 Closing date of the RFP: 12 July 2023 RFP closing time: 4:00 pm – Amman-Jordan Time Reference: USAID Contract No. 72027821C00005 Attached is the Request for Proposal (RFP). Creative invites qualified individuals to submit offers for the Jordan Technical Assistance Program (TAP) under USAID 72027821C00005 referred to, after evaluation, and as described herein, as a result of selecting the winning proposal, subject to obtaining assignment negotiation of terms and conditions and obtaining approval from the USAID Contracting Officer, if necessary. The requirements for this activity are described in the "Statement of Work" in Annex I. Creative encourages interested individuals to express interest in this purchase by submitting an offer in accordance with the instructions in Annex II "Instructions for Bidders". Proposals will be evaluated based on the "Evaluation Criteria" in Annex III. Creative will refer to those who make an offer that provides the best value for the project: artistic merit and price will be considered. To be considered for an offer, bidders must submit a full offer no later than the closing date and time indicated above. Bidders should ensure that the proposals are well written in English, easy to read, follow the instructions provided and contain only the required information. Any questions must be submitted via email to the TapProcurement@crea-jtap.com no later than July 4, 2023. No questions will be answered if received by means other than the specified email address, and any communication with alternative email addresses will disqualify the bidder. The RFP number (mentioned above) must be mentioned in the subject field. Answers will be compiled and distributed on July 6, 2023. Proposals must consist of one electronic copy of the technical proposal and one electronic copy of the cost/works proposal, sent in separate emails, and categorized by the above-mentioned RFP number and address. Offers must be delivered to: Creative Operations Department at TapProcurement@crea-jtap.com Yours sincerely, Operations at Creative Attachments: Annex I: Statement of Work Annex II: Instructions to Bidders Annex III: Evaluation Criteria Annex IV: Cover letter of offer Annex I: Statement of Work Consultant specialized in the field of Arabic language curricula 1. Introductory information The Technical Assistance Program (TAP), funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is a five-year education and youth project that seeks to transform organizational culture and improve capacity in the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Youth to ensure that officials can implement the desired reforms. Creative and its partners will provide technical assistance in developing, implementing and tracking policies and procedures to integrate international best practices for public education and youth programming. Among the many activities in USAID's Technical Assistance Program, the program will support curriculum development, promote inclusive learning technologies, improve the skills of teachers and school administrators, and other concrete activities that ultimately support organizational culture change within the two ministries and relevant agencies. The program will support behaviour change awareness and communication initiatives in Jordan aimed at creating a culture of reading, integrating vulnerable children and increasing youth participation. 2. Business Scope The expert will work closely with the Technical Support Program team for the education and youth sectors, the National Center for Curriculum Development and the relevant departments in the Ministry of Education (curricula, textbooks, and exams) to design and develop supporting materials for students with low performance in reading and writing skills in Arabic for grades (4-9) in line with the national plan for the remedial program, and the developed framework for Arabic language curricula to carry out the tasks specified below. Main tasks and responsibilities Supporting the authoring team in charge of preparing materials supporting the Arabic language for grades 4-9 through the following: Designing a work methodology to address the learning gaps of students with low performance in reading and writing skills in Arabic for grades (4-9) Determine the standards necessary to build supporting materials in reading and writing skills. Determine the criteria necessary to build the evaluation paragraphs spoken reference. Supporting and developing supporting materials for underperforming students in my skills (reading and writing) to be applied at the beginning of the academic year 2023-2024. Review the supporting materials and evaluation paragraphs to ensure that they conform to the required standards and methodology. Directing workshops for the development and construction of supporting materials and building evaluation paragraphs spoken reference. Guiding the team on how to write guidelines for applying and reviewing supporting materials. Participate in the development of strategies for the application of supporting materials. Study the data collected on the actual implementation during the first semester 2023-2024 to provide proposals and policies that help plan for the next stages in the Arabic language. Skills and Qualifications: PhD in Arabic Language Curriculum and Teaching Methods. In-depth knowledge of the Jordanian curriculum and the new developed general framework. In-depth experience in preparing therapeutic materials for the Arabic language subject. Teaching experience for a minimum of 5 years. Experience in curriculum preparation and preparation of educational materials. Other expertise in regional and international research or similar projects and works. Experience in international and national programs. Experience in preparing general frameworks for curricula, standards and performance indicators. Experience in preparing diagnostic assessments in the Arabic language. 3. Estimated Performance Interval and Voltage Level (LOE) Estimated performance period: July 15, 2023 to July 14, 2024. The rated voltage level (LOE) is 50 working days. 4. Supervisory arrangements: The advisor will work with the technical assistance program team and report directly to the Senior Education Advisor in the technical assistance program. 5. Place of work: Amman – Jordan Results and/or Achievements Table - Total Number of Days : 50 Days Task number 1 - Estimated voltage level: 10 days Performance Criteria / Outputs Developing a framework to address learning gaps among students with low performance in reading and writing skills in Arabic for grades (4-9) Methodology of building supporting materials for the Arabic language subject. Prepare a range and sequence matrix for reading and writing skills and linguistic construction of supporting materials. Standards for building supporting materials in reading and writing skills. The criteria necessary to construct the evaluation paragraphs spoken reference. Plan for the preparation of supporting materials. Review and develop the plan in light of experimentation. Task number 2 - Estimated voltage level: 30 days Performance Criteria / Outputs Developing supportive materials for underperforming students in my skills (reading, writing and language construction) Directing the work team in charge of developing and building supporting materials and building evaluation paragraphs spoken reference. Review the supporting materials and evaluation paragraphs to ensure that they conform to the required standards and methodology. Guiding the team on how to formulate guidelines for the application of supporting materials. Review the guidelines for applying supporting materials. Develop strategies for the application of supporting materials Task number 3 - Estimated voltage level: 10 days Performance Criteria / Outputs Study the data collected on the actual implementation during the first semester 2023-2024 to provide proposals and policies that help plan for the next stages in the Arabic language. Participate in experimental field visits to see the actual application of supporting materials within the classroom lessons. Submit proposals for reviewing the material structure for the first semester and developing the materials of the second semester. Voltage level/working days are subject to increase or decrease as per software requirements How to apply Annex II Instructions to Bidders A- General Instructions These instructions to bidders will not form part of the offer or contract. They are only intended to help them prepare their presentations. Read and follow these instructions carefully. The offer and all corresponding documents relating to it must be written in English, unless expressly permitted otherwise. In addition, line spacing in all views must be single-spaced with clear section headings, and be presented in the order specified in Annex III – Evaluation Criteria. Presentations must include only the work of the presenter. No text should be copied from sources outside your organization, unless those sources are adequately cited and restricted. If Creative determines that any part of the offer is stolen from external sources, the presenter will automatically be disqualified. Offers and all prices and costs must be submitted inJordanian Dinar. All price with tender notice no. RFP-JTAP-029 published on 27 Jun 2023. The tender expired on 12 Jul 2023. This tender is sourced from Official Website and is eligible for suppliers interested in consultancy services. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 3274959.