REOI and TOR: Technical Assistance: Development of Framework to Facilitate Digital Payment of Student Stipends
FSM Dept of Education
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The National Department of Education (NDOE) received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the FSM Skills and Employability Enhancement Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include providing technical assistance, communication and awareness-raising, and coordination support to the SEE Project under the National Department of Education (NDOE). Under the direct supervision of the SEE Project Manager, the Consultant will be responsible for the following areas of work, in close collaboration with the FSM Digital Project Office and the Department of Finance and Administration (DOFA)/ Central Implementation Unit (CIU): • develop SOPs and necessary, practical operational tools for digital stipend payments • define roles, responsibilities, and workflows across implementing entities • strengthen coordination with financial institutions and relevant government agencies • identify process and system requirements to support implementation • develop requirements and a prototype for the Management Information System (MIS) and seek opportunities to use existing systems to meet these requirements, with any necessary customization, or in the last resort arrange to acquire or build a suitable system • support communication and stakeholder engagement