Seeking for Consultant/Expert from EU-member states with significant experience in innovative learning environments for development of skills and innovative skills strategies

 

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 innovative learning environments for development of skills and innovative skills strategies

 

Apply by: 18.08.2025

Start date: 25.08.2025

Duration: 4WD

 

 

 

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 Adult Learning and Education related topics which are in the focus on European level, through awareness raising in national context, such as innovative learning environments and skills strategies. Therefore, AEC is seeking for an expert from EU-Member states which will support the design of such promotional activities and facilitate their implementation.

Main subject of this assignment is preparation and facilitation of a one-day round table to be held in Skopje, North Macedonia. Overall goal of this gathering is to present good practice examples from EU-member states on functional and successful strategies for skills development through creation of innovative learning environments as well as to initiate and facilitate dialogue and exchange in relation to current state of play and challenges on national level and creation of synergies for joint action in creating conditions for innovative learning environments.

 

 

 

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 (first draft) related to transfer of information, knowledge and good practice examples of successful approaches in development and implementation of successful and functional learning environments and skills strategies	September 5th 2025	2,5
2.       Conduction: –       Presentation held –       Round table discussion facilitated	September 17th 2025	1
3.    Reporting –          Summary report of the round table drafted	September 25th 2025	0,5

 

 

• Expert profile and selection criteria:

Qualifications and skills:

• Master’s degree in human or social sciences (or a related field)

Excellent command of the English language (spoken and written)

 

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 innovative learning environments
• Professional experience in the Western Balkans and understanding of the region’s systems, key stakeholders, and challenges in skills development is an asset

 

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 Ms Lindita Qazimi at: lindita.qazimi@cov.gov.mk, no later than 18.08.2025.