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Request for Information for External Consultancy Firm - Youth Interactive Platform - Shabab.jo, MoY Closing Date: 21 Nov 2024 Subject: Request for Information (RFI) USAID/TAP- RFI -004 Subproject #: External Consultancy Firm Youth Interactive Platform - Shabab.jo, MoY RFI Issue Date: November 3, 2024 RFI Closing Date: November 21, 2024 RFI Closing Time: 4:00 PM Local Time, Amman Time This is a request for Information. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Application (RFA) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the USAID Technical Assistance Program (TAP) to issue any solicitation or Notice of Funding Opportunity, or ultimately award a contract or assistance agreement on the basis of this RFI, or to pay for any information voluntarily submitted as a result of this request. Terms and Abbreviations MoY- Ministry of Youth TAP- Technical Assistance Program MODEE- Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship USAID- U.S. Agency for International Development GoJ- Government of Jordan MIS- Management Information System UAT- User Acceptance Testing TOT- Training of Trainers SMS- Short Messages SDLC- Software Development Life Cycle CMS- Content Management System TOR- Terms of Reference API- Application Programming Interface PWDs- People with Disabilities SQL- Structured Query Language FTP- File Transfer Protocol OWASP- Open Web Application Security Project GIS- Geographic Information System Background and Purpose Background USAID/ Technical Assistance Program (TAP), funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is a five-year education and youth project that seeks to transform the organizational culture and improve the abilities within the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of Youth (MoY) to ensure officials can implement desired reforms. Creative and its partners will provide technical assistance in the development, roll-out, and tracking of policies and procedures to incorporate international best practices for public education and youth programming. Among the many activities in the USAID/ Technical Assistance Program, it will support curriculum development, promote inclusive learning techniques, improve the skills of teachers and school managers, and other tangible activities that ultimately support changing the organizational culture within the two ministries and relevant agencies. The program will further support Jordans outreach and behavioral change communications initiatives that are aimed at creating a culture of reading, the inclusion of vulnerable children, and increased youth engagement. Background and Purpose Background USAID/ Technical Assistance Program (TAP), funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is a five-year education and youth project that seeks to transform the organizational culture and improve the abilities within the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of Youth (MoY) to ensure officials can implement desired reforms. Creative and its partners will provide technical assistance in the development, roll-out, and tracking of policies and procedures to incorporate international best practices for public education and youth programming. Among the many activities in the USAID/ Technical Assistance Program, it will support curriculum development, promote inclusive learning techniques, improve the skills of teachers and school managers, and other tangible activities that ultimately support changing the organizational culture within the two ministries and relevant agencies. The program will further support Jordans outreach and behavioral change communications initiatives that are aimed at creating a culture of reading, the inclusion of vulnerable children, and increased youth engagement. Purpose The purpose of this Terms of Reference (TOR) document is to request from qualified vendors to submit an estimated cost and duration time for the creation of a national integrated web platform, referred to as the Youth Interactive Platform; Shabab.jo (hereinafter, referred to as the Platform), aimed at engaging young individuals and stakeholders, with the Ministry of Youth (MoY) of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and its affiliated facilities, events and activities, in addition to other relevant Government of Jordan (GoJ) facilities. In parallel to its availability and accessibility through the website, the Platform must be available and accessible through a corresponding state-of-the-art national mobile application designed to serve end users and act as a trusted channel between youth, stakeholders and the MoY in Jordan and globally. The main objective of the Platform includes, but is not limited to: Enhancing Youth Engagement: Increase the participation of young individuals in activities and programs organized by the MoY. Facilitating Communication: Provide a reliable channel of communication between the youth, the MoY, the GoJ and relevant stakeholders. Promoting Accessibility: Ensure that the Platform includes features for persons with disabilities (PWDs), and is easily accessible via the website and mobile devices, and includes built-in APIs for integration purposes. Encouraging Collaboration: Foster a sense of community among young individuals by providing tools for active collaboration and interaction in a safe and secure environment. Supporting Youth Development: Offer accessible resources and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Ensuring global Reach: Extend the Platforms reach beyond Jordan to connect with Jordanian youth globally and promote a sense of connectedness for Jordanian youth locally and globally. Streamlining Information: Provide a centralized location for all information related to youth facilities, programs and activities in Jordan. Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4107495/request-information-usaidtap-rfi-004-external-consultancy-firm-youth-interactive-platform-shababjo-moy
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