Expression of Interest For Consultancy Services In Conducting Training Program For Youth Of The Republic Of Uzbekistan On Technology Commercialization And Startup Projects Implementation (Stage 1. Masterclasses, Stage 2. Case Study, Stage 3. Ignition Event)

Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Consultancy Services In Conducting Training Program For Youth Of The Republic Of Uzbekistan On Technology Commercialization And Startup Projects Implementation (Stage 1. Masterclasses, Stage 2. Case Study, Stage 3. Ignition Event). Project Title: Modernizing Uzbekistan National Innovation System Project Borrower Bid Reference: Munis/Cs/Cqs/8 Procurement Method: Consultant Qualification Selection Submission Deadline Date/Time: Feb 28, 2023 15:00 Notice No: Op00214572 Required Qualifications And Framework For Evaluation (Evaluation Criteria) The Consulting Firm Must Have Experience In Providing Services Within The Framework Of Projects Supported By International Financial Institutions Over The Past 3 Years. Also, The Consulting Firm And Its Team Should Be Familiar With Uzbekistans Research And Higher Education Policies. The Project Is Expected To Be Completed By Consulting Firm Composed Of 4 Employees: Project Manager (1 Person). Supervisors (2 Persons). Tutor (1 Person). The Consulting Firm And The Team Members Shall Possess The Following Qualifications: Project Manager/Coordinator (1) MasterS Degree In Business/Finance/Management Or Relevant Discipline. Experience In Organization Of Training And Capacity-Building Programs In Sti. Knowledge Of UzbekistanS Sti Development Policy Agenda. Experience In Review And Preparing Of Reports At State Level. Excellent Analytical And Reporting Skills. Knowledge Of Uzbek Or Russian Is Required. Supervisors (2) Bsc/Ba Degree In Business/Finance/Management Or Relevant Discipline. Skills In The Development Of Project Documentation. Skills For Organizing Effective Work Of The Project Team, Including With Contractors. Ability To Work Independently And Make Decisions, Including In Conditions Of Uncertain Environment And Limited Resources. Ability To Build Constructive Relationships With The Participants And Team Members. Knowledge Of Uzbek Or Russian Is Required. Tutor (1) MasterS Degree In Engineering Or Relevant Discipline. Mba In Innovation Management Will Be An Advantage. Experience In Training/Research Programs Or Similar Projects Implementation. Experience In The Design And/Or Implementation Of Technology Commercialization Or Startup Projects. Knowledge Of Disruptive Innovations, R&D Commercialization, Ip Management Etc. Experience In Innovation Management And Venture Financing. Experience In International Grant Projects Will Be An Advantage. Knowledge Of Uzbek Or Russian Is Required. The Detailed Terms Of Reference (Tor) For The Assignment Can Be Found At The Following Link: Https://Cloud.Mail.Ru/Public/Kgwe/Htkpxlksz To Confirm The Compliance Of Specialists/Experts With The Above Requirements, A Potential Consultant Provides Letters Of Recommendation Or Resumes Of Specialists/Experts, Copies Of Diplomas, Certificates, And Other Documents Confirming The Professional Qualifications Of Specialists/Experts And Their Work Experience, As Well As Copies Of Other Documents, Confirming Work Experience. The Attention Of Interested Consultants Is Drawn To Section Iii, Paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, And 3.17 Of The World BankS Procurement Regulations For Ipf Borrowers July 2016 (Revised In November 2017 And August 2018) (Procurement Regulations), Setting Forth The World BankS Policy On Conflict Of Interest. Consultants May Associate With Other Firms To Enhance Their Qualifications, But Should Indicate Clearly Whether The Association Is In The Form Of A Joint Venture And/Or A Sub-Consultancy. In The Case Of A Joint Venture, All The Partners In The Joint Venture Shall Be Jointly And Severally Liable For The Entire Contract, If Selected. A Consultant Will Be Selected In Accordance With The Cqs Selection Method Set Out In The Procurement Regulations. Further Information Can Be Obtained At The Address Below From 10:00 A.M. To 5:00 P.M. During Working Days. Expressions Of Interest Of The Consultant Must Be Delivered In A Written Form To The Address Below By The 28Th Of February, 2023, 3:00 P.M. Tashkent Time. Attn: Mr. Dilshodbek Azgarov Manager Of The Project Implementation Unit No.7, Universitet Street, Tashkent 100174, Uzbekistan Tel: +998-97-170-67-84 Tender Link : Https://Projects.Worldbank.Org/En/Projects-Operations/Procurement-Detail/Op00214572