Eldicare 2.0 Training Programme (EQF Levels 4 & 5)
External Evaluation Committee – International Certification Procedure
1. Background and Purpose
Within the framework of the Erasmus+ project Eldicare 2.0, ACQUIN will conduct an external evaluation of the Eldicare 2.0 Training Programme (EQF Levels 4 & 5), as part of an international certification procedure based on the European Standards and Guidelines (ESG) and the relevant quality assurance requirements (such as EQAVET indicators). The training programme was created by the consortium of the project under the supervision of leading education providers representing HEIs, VET centres, as well as employers in the elderly care sector.
The Programme to be evaluated is structured around the themes:
- Digital Readiness of Elderly Care Professionals.
- Core Soft Skills for Care Professionals.
- Green Transformation of Nursing Homes.
- Entrepreneurial Skills for Care Professionals.
- Key Competences for Healthcare Provision.
For this purpose, ACQUIN intends to engage four (4) external experts/assessors through subcontracting. The selected experts will form the External Evaluation Committee, bringing together different perspectives and areas of expertise to ensure a comprehensive, independent and objective evaluation of the training programme.
ACQUIN hereby invites interested and qualified experts to express their interest in participating in this assignment.
2. Composition of the External Evaluation Committee
The External Evaluation Committee will consist of four (4) external experts representing the following profiles:
- Expert 1: One representative from the labour market in the elderly care sector.
- Expert 2: One professor or academic representative from a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or Vocational Education and Training (VET) institution, with expertise in a field related to the elderly care sector.
- Expert 3: One professor or academic representative from a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or Vocational Education and Training (VET) institution, with expertise in a field related to the elderly care sector.
- Expert 4: One active student from a similar training programme in the elderly care sector.
The composition of the Committee aims to ensure a balanced representation of labour-market, academic/educational and learner perspectives.
3. Required Profile and Qualifications of External Experts/Assessors
Interested candidates should demonstrate the following professional qualifications, experience and competencies, according to the respective expert profile:
- Proven professional experience of at least 10 years in a relevant field (applicable to Experts 1, 2 and 3).
- Relevant expertise and qualifications in the sector to be assessed.
- Knowledge of the sector-specific regulations, as well as the relevant national systems and characteristics.
- Understanding of the background, principles and specific requirements of the relevant field of study and professional practice.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Adequate ICT skills and the ability to participate effectively in online evaluation activities.
For Expert 4, the applicant should demonstrate participation in a comparable training programme in the elderly care sector and the ability to contribute constructively from a learner’s perspective.
4. Required Personal Attributes and Skills
In order to act as an external expert/assessor, candidates should also demonstrate the following general personal attributes and skills:
- Sense of fairness and impartiality.
- Personal integrity, confidence and leadership.
- Good listening and interpretative skills.
- Good analytical skills, objectivity and openness to new ideas.
- Ability to review, absorb and assess written and other information quickly and objectively.
- Appreciation of and respect for diverse viewpoints.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others towards a common purpose, valuing the contributions of other Committee members.
- Ability to communicate effectively with personnel from different professional backgrounds, job descriptions and personality types.
- Ability to communicate information clearly, succinctly and persuasively through different media, including reports, presentations, emails and meetings.
- Capacity to share knowledge and support the development of others by creating a constructive, supportive and non-judgmental environment.
5. Desirable Qualifications and Experience
The following additional qualifications and experience will be considered an advantage:
- Previous experience in external evaluation, accreditation, certification and/or quality assurance procedures.
- Experience and familiarity with European frameworks, policies and initiatives in the field of education and training.
- Previous involvement in EU-funded or co-funded projects, particularly Erasmus+ projects.
- Familiarity with the national education, vocational training and/or elderly care systems of one or more of the following countries: Greece, Spain, Czech Republic, Austria, Bulgaria and France.
6. Assignment, Tasks and Availability
The selected external experts/assessors will be expected to participate in the following activities:
A. Preparatory Work, Meeting and Training
- Read carefully the self-assessment reports (SARs) of the applicant educational organisations (around 80 pages + annexes).
- An online preparatory meeting/training session of approximately two (2) hours. The purpose of this meeting will be to familiarise the experts with the evaluation procedure, methodology, relevant criteria and documentation.
- The meeting will take place some weeks before the external evaluation, on a date to be agreed with the selected experts, taking into consideration their respective availability.
B. External Evaluation / Audit
- Fixed Date: Thursday, 4 February 2027.
- Time: 08:30–16:30 CET.
- Format: Online.
The selected experts must be available to participate in the full-day external evaluation and the 2-hours prior meeting. After the discussions on 4th February 2026, experts will be requested to provide their assessments within 20 days and approve of the final report that ACQUIN will have compiled 1 to 1,5 months afterwards.
7. Application Procedure
Interested experts/assessors are invited to submit a short Curriculum Vitae (CV) to:
Mrs. Giorina Maratsi/Head of EU Projects ACQUIN
Email: maratsi@acquin.org
The CV should demonstrate the candidate’s relevant qualifications, professional experience and expertise in relation to the requirements and profiles described above.
In particular, applicants should explicitly indicate:
- The expert profile/position for which they wish to be considered (Expert 1, Expert 2, Expert 3 or Expert 4).
- Their relevant professional and/or academic experience and qualifications.
- Any additional relevant experience, particularly in external evaluation, accreditation, quality assurance, European frameworks and/or EU-funded projects.
- Any familiarity with the national systems of Greece, Spain, Czech Republic and/or France, where applicable.
- Their explicit confirmation of availability for the external evaluation on Thursday, 4 February 2027, from 08:30 to 16:30 CET.
- Their availability to participate in the preparatory online meeting/training session of approximately two hours, on a date to be agreed.
The CV should be concise and focused on the requirements and qualifications outlined in this call.
7. Remuneration
The remuneration for this specific procedure has been agreed with the project coordinator and consortium to 750,00 EUR.
8. Selection and Approval of Experts
ACQUIN will review the submitted CVs and assess the candidates’ suitability based on their professional experience, qualifications, relevant expertise and fulfilment of the requirements for the respective expert profile.
The final composition and approval of the External Evaluation Committee will be subject to the approval of the ACQUIN Accreditation Commission.
9. Independence and Impartiality
The selected experts/assessors are expected to perform their duties independently, objectively and impartially, ensuring that their professional judgement is based on relevant evidence and their respective areas of expertise.
They must also respect the confidentiality of all information and documentation made available to them throughout the evaluation process and disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that could affect their independence.
Reasons of impartiality based on the participating consortium partners https://eldicare2-0.eu/partnership/:
- relatives, close personal or professional ties to or conflicts with the members of the universities/VET providers staff;
- doctorate or habilitation at the faculties or departments concerned, retroactively up to five years;
- employment at the faculties or departments concerned, with retroactive effect up to five years;
- close scientific cooperation with persons at the faculties or departments concerned, with retroactive effect up to five years;
- advisory activity in the design of the specific Eldicare 2.0 programme;
- membership in the universities’/VET providers’ councils or scientific advisory boards, retroactively up to five years.
- Submission of Applications
For expressions of interest and submission of CVs until Monday 30th November 2026, please contact:
Mrs. Giorina Maratsi / Head of EU-Projects ACQUIN
maratsi@acquin.org
Only shortlisted applicants will be informed about the outcome of the initial selection process.