Implementation Agreement Local Resource-Based technology trainings (MS and M3)

1. General background

 

The forced displacement crisis has increased in scale and complexity in recent years. According to UNHCR, 79.5 million
people were forcibly displaced worldwide at the end of 2019. Forcibly displaced persons (FDPs), including refugees
and internally displaced persons (IDPs) face specific vulnerabilities, including loss of assets and psychological trauma,
limited rights, lack of opportunities, a protection risk as well as a risk to be out of school, and a lack of planning horizon.
In addition, the communities hosting FDPs also struggle to pursue their own development efforts. In response to the
considerable challenges facing FDPs and host communities, a new partnership initiative titled: ‘PROSPECTS'
Partnership for improving Prospects for host communities and forcibly displaced persons, was launched by the
Government of the Netherlands, that brings together the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the International
Labour Organization (ILO), the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Bank.
Through the PROSPECTS partnership, the five partner agencies aim to leverage their comparative advantages and
areas of expertise to programme complementary and interdependent interventions that address education,
employment, and protection challenges. The partnership spans eight countries, namely Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Jordan,
Kenya, Jordan, Sudan, and Uganda and covers the period 2019-2027.

 

2.PROSPECTS in Jordan

 

Under PROSPECTS in Jordan, the ILO focuses on strengthening the labour market and creating sustainable livelihoods
for both Jordanian host communities and Syrian refugees. Interventions are structured around three integrated pillars:
(1) Education and Learning, through market-driven skills training, recognition of prior learning, and career guidance to
enhance employability; (2) Economic Inclusion, which includes improvements to labour market governance and
employment placement services, promoting fundamental principles and rights at work; and Employment Intensive
Investment Programmes (EIIP) (3) Protection and Social Protection, through strengthened social protection schemes
for vulnerable groups including expanding social security outreach to workers and tackling child labour. Phase II
(2024–2027) of PROSPECTS further expands on lessons learned while introducing new interventions aligned with
Jordan’s evolving priorities.

ASSIGNMENT BACKGROUND

Jordan faces critical water scarcity, which poses a significant threat to agricultural productivity, food security, and
sustainable development. Limited water resources and climate change exacerbate the challenge, impacting both rural
livelihoods and national economic stability. Strategic interventions are urgently needed to enhance irrigation water
availability, conserve soil, rehabilitate agricultural land, and adopt climate-resilient practices.
In addition to addressing water scarcity, Jordan grapples with high unemployment rates, particularly among vulnerable
groups, including Syrian refugees. Combining water management solutions with employment creation presents a dual
opportunity to tackle these pressing issues. Building on the ILO’s experience and its proven expertise in implementing
labour-based technologies through Employment-Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) interventions, this proposed
initiative under PROSPECTS Jordan seeks to address water scarcity while promoting employment opportunities and
sustainable development through green and climate-adaptive initiatives.
This will be achieved through an implementation agreement with the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), whereby the
agreement focuses on enhancing agricultural water management by improving irrigation efficiency, conserving soil,
and promoting sustainable land management practices—ultimately supporting medium- and long-term agricultural
productivity.
Activities will be implemented in the governorates of Amman, Karak, Jerash, and Irbid with the objective of generating
over 50,000 green workdays and creating decent employment opportunities for more than 700 individuals
The ILO is therefore looking for a qualified service provider to the deliver a select number of local resource-based
training programme modules to the PROSPECTS project’s identified engineers and technicians that will be working
under the agreement with the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), as well as the selected contractors and those who are
required to work in EIIP projects in the future with MOA in order to build the institutional capacity of the ministry.

 

Local resource-based programme

 

Local resource-based (LRB) approaches optimise the use of local resources, including local labour and technologies, as
well as locally available materials, tools and equipment through local suppliers. In developing and maintaining
community infrastructure, the ILO’s Employment Intensive Investment Programmes (EIIP) promotes the use of LRB
approaches.
In 2018 the ILO Jordan, in collaboration with the international consultant, Andreas Beush, developed six modules that
now comprise the full LRB programme. These courses aim to strengthen the technical and institutional capacities of
government engineers, municipal staff, and local contractors to plan, design, and implement employment-intensive
infrastructure projects using locally available resources, materials, and technologies. Also, the programme aims to
promote decent job creation, enhance the quality and sustainability of public works, and support the transition
towards greener and more inclusive local economies.
Through this training program, more than 500 public and private sectors engineers were trained in Jordan and certified
in Local Resource-Based Management courses through the Jordanian Engineers Association (JEA). The training
materials were technically translated into Arabic, and some trainings were provided through online courses that
included work groups, practical sessions and site visits taking into consideration the safety requirements in the COVID-
19 pandemic.

Consequently, the required learning programme is designed to meet requirements by applying a modular system of
specialised subjects, which allows the preparation of tailor-made courses for any of the target groups. The modular
system also allows learners to gradually acquire additional competencies.
The full LRB learning programme consists of the six modules which target engineers in the construction sector is shown

Training modules                        

M1 – Planning LRB Projects: Appraisal, planning and monitoring LRB projects (40 hours).

M2 – Preparing LRB Contracts and Tendering: Holding works inventory, planning works, preparing tender and contract documents, estimating costs, managing tendering and contract award procedures, programming works (49 hours).

M3 – Bidding for LRB Work: Understanding tendering and contract documents and procedures, costing works, programming works, preparing, and submitting bids (44 hours).

M4 – Supervising LRB Contracts: Supervising contract work, managing contracts, reporting and monitoring (36 hours).

M5 – Executing LRB Contracts: Programming works, managing labourers, implementing and controlling works, managing contracts, monitoring performance (35 hours).

M6 – Implementing LRB Works (MoA and Municipality Engineers): To effectively plan, organize and supervise LRB works for agricultural and municipality infrastructure works (40 hours).

SCOPE OF WORK

 

As part of the PROSPECTS’ EIIP programme, the capacities of local engineers and contractors will be developed to
apply LRB work methods. Therefore, the ILO in collaboration with the MoA will coordinate with a certified non-profit
training provider (implementing partner) to support in preparing qualified and certified engineers to operate as
specialised professionals in the application of local resource-based technology in terms of project planning,
implementation, and supervision.
The implementing partner is required to only deliver the MS and M3 training modules through a combination of faceto-
face sessions, exercises, assessments, site visits and feedback sessions in the selected governorates of Amman,
Karak, Jerash and Irbid. The MS module will be delivered to engineers and technicians from MOA who will be part of
the PROSPECT’S EIIP project to support during the implementation of the agricultural water use efficiency, while M3
module will be targeting the contractors’ engineers. In addition, the implementing partner will be required to deliver
contractors 1-day briefing session in 3 locations for the interested contractors to bried them about the project and the
local resource-based methodologies (LRB) and how to bid a tender for LRB projects.

Direct Recipients

For the briefing session for interested contractors, there will be 3 rounds of training. The targeted governorates are Amman (1 training), Irbid and Jerash (1 training), and Karak (1 training). Each round will have 15 participants, making a total of 45 participants.

For Module M3, which targets engineers working as/for contractors, there will be 3 rounds of training. The sessions will take place in Amman (1 training), Karak (1 training), and Irbid (1 training). Each round will include 10 participants, totaling 30 participants.

For Module MS, aimed at MoA engineers and technicians, there will also be 3 rounds of training in Amman (1 training), Karak (1 training), and Irbid (1 training). Each round will consist of 10 participants, with a total of 30 participants.

Transportation allowance Arrangements:

The implementing partner will arrange to provide transportation allowances (TA) for the participants from the ministry
of agriculture according to the details in the below

• In Amman, there are 10 participants, each receiving 10 JOD per day for 6 days.

• In Karak, there are 5 participants, each receiving 15 JOD per day for 6 days.

• In Jerash, there are 5 participants, each receiving 15 JOD per day for 6 days.

• In Irbid, there are 10 participants, each receiving 15 JOD per day for 6 days.

Transportation allowances will be paid according to the actual attendance sheets of participants per day at the end of
the training cycle. The training provider will provide the ILO with the proof of handing the allowance to participants
with copy of the participants’ IDs. Transportation will only be paid for participants who attend and as per the amounts
provided by the ILO for participants.

 

ACTIVITIES

This agreement will include the following specific activities:

 

 Provide facilities and training venues (including projector, chairs, tables, flipchart, etc.),
 Provide catering servicing including coffee break with snack and lunch if the training hours exceeds 4 hours.
For field training, water and packed lunch shall be organized.
 Provide the learning materials copies for each participant including printed training hand-outs and E- materials
on (USB); English version in hard copies, and English and Arabic version as E- copies
 Provide training stationary to the trainees
 Ensure the participation of the trainees through directly following up/communicating with the trainees (based
on the list of trainees provided by ILO) to ensure their timely attendance through different means of control
as example but not limited to, attendance sheets, ID copies, etc.
 Provide 3 qualified trainers to deliver the training
 Deliver 3 trainings courses including:
o Three cycles of Module MS (in Amman, Karak and Jerash)
o Three cycles of Module M3 (in Amman, Karak and Jerash)
o Three briefing sessions for the appeal of ineterst (in Amman, Karak and Jerash)
o Site visits as required.
 Distribute transport allowances for up to 30 trainees attending site visits and face-to-face sessions, according
to ILO rules.
 Testing and certification as following:
 Participation certificate for all trainees who attend at least 80% of the training session.
 Accredited certificate for all trainees who pass the competency assessments at the end of the
module of the training package (M3 & MS).
 Conduct pre and post training exam for the participants.
 Conduct a follow up questionnaire after 3 months of the course completion to assess the actual impact of the
course
 Provide the ILO with the technical, financial, and summary reports for the training courses including results
and final report.

DELIVERABLES

The following outputs should be delivered under this agreement:
 Deliverable 1: Three (3): trained trainers assigned to the courses’ delivery.
 Deliverable 2: Three (3) M3 delivered training courses, including all logistical arrangements (venue, training
material, stationary, catering, TA and all) and as specified in the module outlines:
o Site visits
o Face-to-face feedback/presentation sessions
o Pre and post course tests
 Deliverable 3: Three (3) briefing sessions for the interested contractors delivered in collaboration with ILO
staff including all logistical arrangements (venue, training material, stationary, catering, and all)
 Deliverable 4: Three (3) MS delivered training courses, including all logistical arrangements (venue, training
material, stationary, catering, TA and all) and as specified in the module outlines:
o Site visits

o Face-to-face feedback/presentation sessions
o Pre and post course tests
 Deliverable 5: 1st Technical progress report covering the delivery of the deliverables 1,2,3 and 4 along with the
1st financial report
 Deliverable 6: Provide certificates to all who pass the assessments.
 Deliverable 7: Follow-up questionnaire/ impact assessment conducted 3 months post training
 Deliverable 8: Final technical progress report submitted to the ILO.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

 Proven expertise in delivering structured engineering training programmes for engineers and technicians in
the field of Local Resource-Based (LRB) technologies, labour-based methods, and infrastructure works.
Must have delivered more than 10 relevant LRB engineering training courses over the past 3 years.
 Capacity to design and conduct modular training (face-to-face, site visits, exercises, and assessments), in
line with the MS and M3 course outline provided by the ILO.
 Ability to provide qualified, certified trainers with strong practical and academic backgrounds in LRB
methods, irrigation/agricultural infrastructure, and construction project management.
 Experience in testing, evaluating, and certifying trainees, including developing and administering pre/post
training exams, competency assessments, and issuing accredited certificates.
 Strong organizational capacity to manage all training logistics: venues, training materials (printed &
electronic), translation/dual-language delivery, catering, field visits, and distribution of transport allowances.
 A proven track record in capacity building of engineers/contractors at national or regional level, preferably
in collaboration with ministries, municipalities, or UN/international organizations.
 Experience in integrating employment-intensive approaches in training content is a strong asset.

 

PAYMENT Schedule

 

Advance payment

30% by 1st December 2025  , Upon signing the IA

Second payment:

65% by 1st April 2026 , Upon completion of deliverables no: 1, 2, 3,
4 and 5, (first 3 trainings) in addition to the technical and financial progress reports,
including supporting bank statements.

Third payment and Final Payment

5% by 31st May 2026

Upon the completion of the deliverables no: 6, 7 and 8 and handling the certificates for all trainees, conducting the post-training questionnaire and providing the final
technical and financial progress reports, including a bank statement

 

TIME-FRAME

This contract will be implemented over a period of 7 months from 1 December 2025 till 30 June 2026.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Interested firms must submit their technical proposal, financial proposals and past experiences in separate digital
folders naming each folder respectively “Technical Proposal” and “Financial Proposal”.
Proposals should be submitted by email to the following:
info.prospect-jo@ilo.org
Both proposals should be valid for 90 days.
A cumulative evaluation method will be used for this procurement exercise and Contract will be awarded to the highest
scorer(s) in Cumulative analysis considering Technical and Financial Evaluation:
A. Technical Proposal and Past Experience (70%)
The Technical proposal will contain 70% weight, whereas the technical evaluation passing score is 60%. Any
firm that scores less than 60% in the technical evaluation shall not be considered for financial evaluation.
The technical proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria stated below:

Description of Technical Evaluation 

1. Overall experience in conducting engineering training courses for
governmental entities and contracting companies ( 20% )

2. Specific experience in conducting LRB or relevant engineering
training courses for governmental entities and contracting
companies ( 20% )

3. Sufficient and qualified human resources to conduct the assignment ( 20% )

4. Previous experience working with the UN ( 10% )

Clarity of the proposal, provision of all required documentation is considered as a cross-cutting measurement criterion.

 

B. Financial Proposal (30%)
The financial proposal will contain 30% weight.
Please see Annex 1 for an example of a financial template. The financial proposal will be evaluated based on price
logical estimation and overall cost.

The deadline for submission of technical and financial proposals is Sunday 2nd November 2025 , 11:59 PM– Amman
time.

 

Attachments:
*  Curriculum MS
* Curriculum M3

* Annex 1