Call for Professional - Chef courses at professional school for participants

Terms of Reference (ToR)

Chef courses at professional school for participants.

Background: Acted is an international NGO that has been working globally for 30 years and in Moldova since February 2022, focusing on humanitarian relief and sustainable growth. With the ongoing Ukrainian crisis, Moldova faces challenges in integrating Ukrainian refugees, who present a mix of needs and opportunities particularly in livelihoods and entrepreneurship.

Purpose: Acted Moldova aims to conduct vocational training for refugees, vulnerable locals and NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) youth in Chisinau with the support of UNHCR, enhancing professional culinary skills, thereby aiding their integration into Moldovan society and improving their employment prospects in the food and hospitality industry.

Goals: The courses will allow participants with essential culinary skills and food safety knowledge, preparing them for employment in restaurants, bakeries, and catering services or for launching their own food-related businesses.

Scope of courses:

• Culinary fundamentals: Introduction to kitchen operations, safety, and hygiene.
• Cooking techniques: Training in various cooking methods
• Recipe development: Creating and modifying recipes, menu planning, and food presentation.
• Food safety and sanitation: Compliance with health regulations and safe food handling practices.

The curriculum may be adjusted based on feedback and training capacity.

Tasks:

• Develop detailed training plans, including thematic modules and learning objectives.
• Prepare comprehensive training materials and practical cooking exercises.
• Organize and conduct interactive training sessions.
• Monitor and evaluate participant progress and course effectiveness.

Duration and time frame: The training will be organized for a group of ~ 5-7 participants and will take place approximately in June-August 2025 (~3 months), with courses held at a professional school in Chisinau.

Required qualifications:

• Education and certification in culinary arts or related fields.
• At least one year of experience in the culinary industry and conducting training.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in Russian; Romanian is an asset.

Bid requirements:

• Suitability statement.
• Cover letter highlighting relevant experience.
• Detailed financial proposal, with all additional costs included
• References from three organizations/former students who have completed the courses. 

Deadline for submission: Proposals must be submitted by 27.02.2025 18:00 COB

Final reporting: Includes a professional Competence Certificate, a Completion Certificate from Acted, and an invoice. Reports are due within 7 days after the training concludes, with payment issued upon approval.

This ToR outlines the expectations for professional schools to aid in vocational training, focusing on practical culinary skills and market integration for participants, particularly Ukrainian refugees in Moldova.

Proposals should be submitted electronically to the designated Acted email addresses, as follows: 

iryna.andrieieva@acted.org   / sergiu.secrieru@acted.org / oxana.bulicanu@acted.org 

Contact information: 

vitalie.beriozov@acted.org / anastasia.terzinova@acted.org