Seeking for Consultant/Expert from EU-member states with significant experience in European skills development policies and trends

We, Adult Education Centre, Address: Dimitrie Chupovski 13, 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia, are seeking for Consultant/Expert from EU-member states with significant experience in European skills development policies and trends

 

Apply by: 24.05.2025

Start date: 02.06.2025

Duration: 4 WD

 

 

 

Implementation of the European Agenda for Adult Learning in North Macedonia

Project number: 101144104-MKD EAAL-ERASMUS-EDU-2023-AL-AGENDA-IBA

Financed by European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

 

TERMS OF REFERENCE

 

 

1. Background

 

Adult Education Centre is implementing the project “Implementation of the European Agenda for Adult Learning in North Macedonia”, whose main objective is to respond to the currently existing challenges in the Adult Education sector, such as low participation and low level of awareness on Adult Learning and Education and Lifelong Learning. It aims to contribute to acceleration of the ongoing processes for accomplishment of the national strategic goals in Adult Education, to strengthen overall coordination among all relevant actors and stakeholders in creation of synergies for joint action and to contribute to labour market and human capital development through efficient implementation of innovative skills strategies, all in compliance with the priorities of the European Agenda for Adult Learning.

 

One of the main outputs of the project is promotion of the European dimension of Adult Learning and Education through awareness raising activities on various European level initiatives, such as the Pact for skills of the European Union. Therefore, AEC is seeking for an expert from EU-Member states which will support the design of such promotional activities and facilitate its’ implementation.

Main subject of this assignment is preparation and facilitation of a one-day conference to be held in Skopje, North Macedonia. Overall goal of this gathering is to promote the Pact for skills among relevant actors and stakeholders on national level as well as to serve as a starting point for initiation of dialogue, exchange and creation of synergies for joint action in fostering up- and reskilling of adults.

 

 

 

1. Scope of services

 

In close cooperation with the national project team the consultant shall be responsible for:

 

Deliverables	Deadlines	No. of WD
1.       Preparation: –          Concept, goal, and program developed in cooperation with the project team –          Input related to transfer of information, knowledge and good practice examples of successful approaches in promoting Pact for skills from EU-countries prepared	June 10th 2025	2,5
2.       Conduction: –       Presentation held –       Group work facilitated	June 24th 2025	1
3.    Reporting –          Summary report of the conference drafted	July 1st 2025	0,5

 

 

• Expert profile and selection criteria:

Qualifications and skills:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in education management, adult education or similar

• Excellent fluency in English language

 

 

General professional experience:

• At least 10 years professional experience in the Adult Education sector

 

Specific professional experience:

• Knowledge of EU policies and trends in adult education, lifelong learning and skills development

• At least 5 years of professional experience in the Western Balkans and profound knowledge of the systems, actors, stakeholders and challenges in skills development of the countries of the region

 

 

 

1. Evaluation criteria:

 

Requirements	Score
Qualification and Skills	20
General professional experience	30
Specific professional experience	50
Total	100

 

1. Logistics

 

The task will be home based with:

• delivery of one mandatory one-day stakeholder workshop in Skopje

All travel arrangements to Skopje and accommodation will be provided by the EU Consultant/Expert.

 

1. Application

To apply for this position please send your CV in the EU expert format as well as a short draft work plan and cost-estimate of services.

Please be aware that CVs will be evaluated against the criteria listed above, and that we will only contact those candidates whose profiles correspond most closely with the required qualifications and experience. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications should be submitted to lindita.qazimi@cov.gov.mk, no later than 24.05.2025 (Friday).