Expression of Interest (EOI) for Planned Activity in Higher Education in Jordan
ID: 342584Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Jordan USAID-Amman (USAID-JOR)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/342584
Timeline
    Description

    USAID/Jordan is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from potential partners for an upcoming initiative aimed at enhancing higher education in Jordan. The project focuses on addressing the skills mismatch between graduates and employer needs, emphasizing the need for updated curricula and increased industry engagement in academic research. Local Jordanian organizations with relevant experience in improving higher education functions and fostering collaboration between academia and industry are particularly encouraged to respond. Interested parties must submit their responses electronically by August 7, 2022, to the designated contacts, Ghada Al Said at galsaid@usaid.gov, with no funding commitment implied at this stage.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ghada Al Said Grantor
    0096265906255
    galsaid@usaid.gov
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    USAID/Jordan is requesting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from potential partners for an upcoming project focused on enhancing higher education in Jordan, with a submission deadline of August 7, 2022. The initiative aims to address the mismatch between the skills of graduates and the needs of employers, highlighting outdated curricula and limited industry engagement in academic research. USAID is particularly interested in local Jordanian organizations with experience in improving higher education functions, fostering collaboration between academic institutions and industry, and enhancing research and innovation. Interested organizations are invited to respond electronically, providing their capabilities and relevant experiences in fulfilling the outlined goals. This request is not a solicitation for bids or an assurance of funding, but rather a method to inform the USAID about potential resources and partners in Jordan’s higher education landscape.
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