Logical Framework Matrix

Terms of reference
Vocational Education and Training Reform Strategy and Pilot Implementation in a selected region in
Azerbaijan
management team may also be supported by international and local long- and short-term
experts and a regional coordinator.
The Consultant has full responsibility for overall contract performance, finances,
expenditure and reports directly resulting from the project. Whilst the responsibility for the
choice and application of appropriate project management lies with the Contractor,
attention is drawn to the EC’s Project Cycle Management Manual, which outlines current
best practise. With regard to the Logical Framework methodology this should be viewed as
obligatory and shall form a central part of the Inception Report.
4.3.3. Facilities to be provided by the Contracting Party and/or other parties
In Baku, the office accommodation for the project will be located within the premises of
the Ministry of Education. In Ismayilli, it will be located close to or in the selected school.
The office accomodation of a reasonable standard and of approximately 10 square metres
for each expert working on the contract is to be provided free of charge by the Azerbaijani
Authorities both in Baku and in Ismayilli.
The Project Partner will also provide such assistance to the Consultant as necessary to
arrange visas for expatriate personnel of the Consultant, and customs clearance and inland
transport (from border point to final destination) for the Consultant’s imported equipment.
5. LOGISTICS AND TIMING
5.1 Location
The operational base for the project will be Baku, the Daglig Shirwan economic region and
Ismayilli where pilot activities will take place.
5.2 Commencement date & period of execution
The intended commencement date is end June 2008, and the period of execution of the
contract will be 30 months from this date. Please refer to Articles 4 and 5 of the Special
Conditions for the actual commencement date and period of execution.
The Contracting Authority may, at its own discretion, extend the project in duration and/or
scope, subject to the availability of funding. Any subsequent extension of the contract will
be subject to satisfactory performance by the Consultant. This shall be judged in particular,
in terms of the progress towards the achievement of the project purpose and the delivery of
the anticipated results. The intervention of events outside of the Consultant’s control shall
also be taken into consideration.
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