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Date Published: 01-Feb-2024
Deadline of Submitting EOI: 22-Feb-2024 04:00 PM Manila local time
Consultant Type: Firm
Selection Method: Simplified Consultants' Qualifications Selection (SCQS)
Selection Title: Supporting the Energy Transition Sector Development Program
Package Name: National Consulting Frim
Engagement Period: 6MONTH
Consulting Services Budget: USD 40,000
Source: National
Technical Proposal: Single-Stage Proposal (SSP)
Approval Number: 10052
Approval Date: 14-Dec-2022
Country of assignment: Cambodia
Country of eligibility for national consultants: Same as country of assignment
Primary Expertise: STEM, gender, communications
Objective and Purpose of the Assignment
One of the activities of the project's Gender Action Plan is the organization of bootcamp sessions in collaboration with the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) that can foster and increase the interest of female high school students on STEM/energy fields. Expected outcomes of this activity include: (i) increased interest and enrollment of high school girls in STEM education, including on energy related fields; (ii) improved awareness of STEM career opportunities and pathways, with special emphasis on the energy sector; (iii) creation of a supportive network for girls in STEM and energy related fields; and (iv) increased potential for long-term career development perspective and gender equality in STEM and energy related fields.
To support implementing this activity, the services of an experienced team on gender and communications are required. This team will work closely with ADB and ITC in the preparation and delivery of these bootcamp activities, that will involve at least 500 female high school students from all over Cambodia.