ReSPA Tenders
Notice for Expert : Social Media Expert
Section 1. Introductory Information
1.1 Background information on the Regional School of Public Administration (ReSPA)
The Regional School of Public Administration (ReSPA) is the inter-governmental organisation for enhancing regional cooperation, promoting shared learning and supporting the development of public administration in the Western Balkans. ReSPA Members are Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia, while Kosovo*[1] is a beneficiary. ReSPA's purpose is to help governments in the region develop better public administration, public services and overall governance systems for their citizens and businesses, and prepare them for membership in the European Union (EU). The European Commission (EC) provides directly managed funds for support of ReSPA activities (research, training and networking programmes) in line with the EU accession process.
1.2 ReSPA Programme of Work 2021 encompass variety of activities within key thematic areas Centre of Governments, Better Regulation, Human Resource and Development, Quality Management and e-Government which shall be announced and promoted through social media channels, such as a Regional Network of Policy Coordination (ReSPA Open Days), Seasonal School on EU Integration on IPA III, development of the ReSPA Regional Quality Management Centre, Ministerial Conference, eGovernment Seasonal School, ReSPAthon, Open Government Partnership (OGP), Regional CAF Resource Centre and HRMD activities. Additional events/topics that shall be communicated are mainly directed to the celebration of ReSPA's 10th Anniversary, High-Level Policy Dialogues and other activities related to the ReSPA's programme outreach or other novelties that shall be communicated or promoted.
Section 2. Preparation of CVs and supporting documentation
2.1 Language of application:
The CVs (maximum 3 pages, Ariel 11) and supporting documentation shall be prepared in English.
2.2 The CVs should provide information on the qualifications and competencies of the applicant, her/his general track record and previous specific experience in similar assignments, as required by the Terms of Reference. The applicants should particularly state in their CVs:
- General professional experience;
- Specific professional experience, in line with ToR.
2.3 The required qualifications and skills: as per Terms of Reference
Section 3. Submission of CVs and supporting documentation
3.1 The interested candidates are invited to submit a proposal consisting of the following documentation:
- Proposal: explaining their experience related to the subject and how they intend to respond to the assignment;
- Personal CV including past experience in similar activities and particularly issues referred to under point 2.2 of this Procurement Notice;
- At least three contacts for references (name and position of referee, email address and phone number) which may be contacted by ReSPA. (NOTE: There is no need to submit reference letters; ReSPA will directly contact the referees).
3.2 The required documentation should be submitted in electronic format by e-mail to the following address: procurement@respaweb.eu by 31 March 2021 before 3 PM CET. Late submissions will not be considered for evaluation. The application should contain in the e-mail title the following reference: Social Media Expert
Public servants from ReSPA Members and Kosovo* are not eligible to apply.
Selection 4. Evaluation of offers
4.1 The offer will be evaluated against the required qualifications, experience, skills and competencies as defined in Terms of Reference.
4.2 The applicant securing the highest final ranking will be invited to submit a financial proposal (the financial proposal shall specify a total sum amount in EURO for Expert's daily fee) and negotiate the contract. If negotiations are successful, the selected candidate will be awarded the contract. Should the negotiations fail, the next ranked candidate will be invited to negotiations.
Section 5. Final Considerations
5.1 The payment will be made in three (3) instalment, as explained in Terms of Reference, following the submission and approval of the deliverables.
5.2 The following document is attached to this Procurement Notice: Terms of Reference
5.3 ReSPA reserves the right to cancel this procurement procedure at any moment without any compensation to the applicants. The cost of preparing a proposal and negotiating a contract, including any related travel, cannot be reimbursed by ReSPA under any circumstances, nor can ReSPA be held liable for it, regardless the outcome of the procurement procedure.
5.4 Should you need any further clarifications with respect to this procurement notice, please contact: Ms Milena Draca, ReSPA Communication & Visibility Officer via e-mail: m.draca@respaweb.eu, by 29 March 2021 (3 PM CET), the latest. ReSPA will post the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, at its website (www.respaweb.eu) by 30 March 2021.
[1] This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and ICJ Advisory opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of independence