Hiring of a consulting company to provide continuous training (Formadores en Acción)

The Federative Republic of Brazil, through the State of Paraná, has requested financing from the Inter-American Development Bank for the Education for the Future Program – Paraná (Component 3) and plans to use part of the funds to finance this consultancy. The operation is BR-L1551 and the loan agreement is 5402/OC-BR.

The State Secretariat of Education and Sports of Paraná (SEED) invites eligible consulting firms to submit expressions of interest to develop and deliver specialized training in communication, observation and pedagogical feedback, within the framework of the Trainers in Action program.

The services include the design and execution of a four-month continuous training program aimed at 90 pedagogical technicians of the Nucleus of Trainers in Action (NFORM) and tutors of the Regional Nuclei of Education (NRE). The consultancy must develop a training plan, provide a virtual learning environment and didactic materials, develop content linked to pedagogical practice and offer feedback on the activities carried out.

Signatures must accredit at least five years of general experience, a minimum of two specific experiences in teaching and vocational training related to education, and experience in observation and pedagogical feedback activities. Participation in projects financed by multilateral organizations will also be valued.

Selection will be made through Selection Based on Consultant Qualifications (SCC), in accordance with IDB policies (GN-2350-15). Partnerships and sub-consultancies are permitted to strengthen qualifications. Expressions of interest must include a portfolio and technical documentation with a maximum length of 20 pages.

Note: Tender documents and annexes are available in the original language of the country.