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Open Calls, Training & Procurement

Opportunities under the European Commission Erasmus+ CBHE project MaDE for UASs (Grant Agreement No. 101179337) — listed newest first: latest training event, open training consultancy (ToR), then equipment procurement (RFQ) and staff openings.

Latest · Training Event August 04–07, 2026

Practical VR Training for Instructors

Most recent training opportunity under MaDE-for-UASs — hands-on VR workshop for Universities of Applied Sciences educators at Dire Dawa University.

Latest Training · August 04–07, 2026 In Partnership with Guzo Technologies August 04 – 07, 2026 · Dire Dawa University

Practical VR Training for Instructors — Official MaDE Poster

Venue Dire Dawa University MaDE-Technology Center

Format Face-to-Face Group-Based Practical

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Universities of Applied Sciences Educator Capacity Building

Bring Your Engineering & Technical Courses to Life with Virtual Reality!

Are you a university instructor looking to integrate immersive 3D technology into your lectures, labs, and student projects?

An intensive, hands-on 4-day practical workshop: Practical VR Training for Universities of Applied Sciences through MaDE-for-UAS! Delivered in partnership with Guzo Technologies, this workshop was designed to help educators transform standard course materials into interactive VR learning experiences.

Key Workshop Outcomes:

Hands-on VR Building

Modified pre-configured Unity XR templates to fit specific engineering topics.

Real Discipline Applications

Built walkthroughs & interactive simulations for Civil Engineering and Electromechanical / Manufacturing.

Hardware Testing

Deployed and tested interactive prototypes directly on Quest headsets.

Lesson Integration Plan

Formulated complete action plans for immediate VR use in classrooms or labs.

Training Event

Practical VR Training for Instructors — register interest for the next ToT round via the consortium desk.

Training link: lnkd.in/eJEitbTq ↗

Open Call Training Consultancy

Call for Training — VR Learning & Modeling Capacity Building

Open consultancy Terms of Reference (ToR) to design and deliver hands-on VR capacity building for university lecturers.

Consultancy ToR Call Erasmus+ CBHE

Venue: MaDE-Technology Center, Dire Dawa University

Consultancy Assignment: Capacity Building Training on Virtual Reality (VR) Learning and Modeling for University Lecturers

The MaDE-for-UAS Project Coordination Team invites qualified consultancy firms or individual VR specialists to design and deliver a 5-day hands-on capacity building training programme for engineering lecturers in Civil Engineering and Electromechanical Engineering disciplines.

FundingErasmus+ (EC)

Training Duration5 Working Days

ModalityFace-to-Face Workshop

LanguageEnglish (Amharic support)

5-Day Training Module Breakdown

Day 1: FundamentalsVR in Higher Education

VR concepts, hardware/software, immersive learning & global case studies.

Day 2: Modelling ToolsPlatforms & Environments

Unity 3D/Unreal navigation, 3D scene creation, basic modeling techniques.

Day 3: Civil EngineeringStructural Simulations

Building visualization, sanitary & infrastructure 3D site exploration models.

Day 4: ElectromechanicalMachinery & Circuits

Electrical system & circuit simulations, mechanical assembly & VR lab exercises.

Day 5: IntegrationSyllabus & Prototype Showcase

Integrating VR into lesson plans, peer review of prototype VR learning content.

Lead Expert Qualifications

Bachelor's/Master's in CS, IT, Software Eng, or Electrical Engineering.
Min. 5 years experience in VR/XR technology development & training.
Proficiency in major VR development platforms (Unity 3D / Unreal Engine).
Proven track record in educational simulations for engineering disciplines.

Firm & Team Requirements

Supporting Expert: Min. 3 years VR 3D modeling & lab instruction experience.
Valid consultancy / training firm operating licence.
Min. 3 years experience delivering VR / ICT capacity building programs.
Evidence of at least two (2) comparable assignments in past 5 years.

ToR Submission & Contact Information

Dr. Ephrem Tekle (MaDE for UASs Coordinator)

Email: ephrem.tekle@kue.edu.et · Mobile: +251 91 143 6251

Subject: Proposal – VR Learning and Modeling Training – MaDE-for-UAS

Enquiries: Hanna Getachew (+251 915 087779) / Eyosyas Woldekidan (+251 911 661514)

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Procurement Grant Agreement No. 101179337

Equipment Procurement (RFQ) & Staff Openings

Active equipment tenders on the Federal e-GP portal and project procurement staff vacancies supporting RFQ delivery.

Active Equipment RFQs

RFQ #1 · KUE Grant No. 101179337

Kotebe University of Education (KUE) – Pedagogy Center Equipment

Project: MaDE for UASs – Pedagogy Center · Funding: Erasmus+ Project of EC

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Required Equipment Specification List

Category	Item Description	Qty	Minimum Specifications	Acceptable Alternatives
Computing	VR-ready Workstations	2	i7/Ryzen 7+, RTX 4070/4080, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD	Equivalent workstation
AR Devices	iPads (11" Air/Pro with LiDAR)	2	M2/M4 chip, 256 GB storage	iPad Air/Pro variants
AR Devices	ARCore smartphones	2	Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage	Equivalent ARCore-certified
Reality Capture	Mirrorless camera kit	1	APS-C/Full-frame, 24–70 mm lens, tripod, lights	Sony a6400, Canon R10, Nikon Z30
Reality Capture	Revopoint POP 3 3D Scanner	1	Accuracy ≤ 0.1 mm, handheld scanning	Revopoint MINI, Shining 3D Einstar
Software	Agisoft Metashape Edu	2	3D photogrammetry processing	RealityCapture Edu
VR Headsets	Meta Quest 3 (128 GB)	2	Standalone VR, Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, 4K+ resolution	Pico 4 Enterprise, equivalent
Infrastructure	UPS (2 kVA), Wi-Fi 6 router, desks	–	Line-interactive UPS, Wi-Fi 6/6E	APC/Vertiv, Cisco/Ubiquiti

Acceptance & Delivery Criteria (KUE)

All hardware will undergo strict delivery acceptance testing at Kotebe University of Education (VR boot/tracking, iPad LiDAR scanning, 3DMark PC benchmarks, photogrammetry camera alignment, and UPS runtime stability). Failure to meet benchmark standards will result in rejection.

RFQ #2 · DDU Grant No. 101179337

Dire Dawa University (DDU) – VR/AR & Simulation Lab Equipment

Project: MaDE for UASs – VR/AR & Simulation Lab · Funding: Erasmus+ Project of EC

Submit on e-GP ↗

Required Equipment Specification List

Category	Item Description	Qty	Minimum Specifications	Acceptable Alternatives
VR Headsets	Meta Quest 3 (128 GB)	6	Standalone VR, Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2, 4K+ resolution	Pico 4 Enterprise, equivalent
VR PCs	VR-ready desktop	1	i7/Ryzen 7+, RTX 4060 Ti, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD	Equivalent workstation
AR Devices	ARCore smartphones	2	Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage	Equivalent ARCore-certified
UAV Drone	DJI Mini 4 Pro (Fly More Combo)	1	Sub-250g UAV, 4K video, obstacle avoidance	DJI Mini 3 Pro
Infrastructure	UPS (2 kVA), Wi-Fi 6 router, charging dock, mats	–	Line-interactive UPS, Wi-Fi 6/6E	APC/Vertiv, Cisco/Ubiquiti
Accessories	VR mats, covers, cleaning kits	–	Durable, modular	Equivalent
Projection/AV	4K projector or large display + mic	1	4K resolution, HDMI input	Equivalent professional AV
ToT Kit	Portable case (Quest 3 + iPad)	1	Standalone VR + AR device, rugged case	Equivalent portable setup

Acceptance & Delivery Criteria (DDU)

Delivery acceptance testing at Dire Dawa University includes UAV flight test in demo area with updated firmware, VR headset tracking & multi-user pairing, ARCore mobile load tests, and 3DMark PC benchmarks.

Staff Recruitment Supports procurement delivery

Project Procurement Staff & Officer Openings

The MaDE for UASs Project Coordination Desk invites qualified administrative and procurement professionals to support tender evaluations, e-GP compliance, vendor contracts, and equipment deliveries.

Active Vacancy Full-Time / Contract

Senior Procurement Officer & e-GP Specialist

MaDE for UAS Project Coordination · KUE & DDU

Responsible for leading all procurement activities under the Erasmus+ CBHE project. Manages bid publication, vendor clarification, and tender evaluations on the Federal e-GP portal for VR/AR hardware, IT infrastructure, and laboratory equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

Administer e-GP portal tender postings and candidate submissions for RFQ #1 & RFQ #2.
Coordinate technical procurement evaluation committees across KUE and DDU.
Ensure strict compliance with European Commission (Erasmus+) procurement regulations.
Oversee vendor contract signing, delivery acceptance testing, and audit archives.

Required Qualifications:

BA/BSc or MSc in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Management, or Accounting. Min. 4 years donor-funded procurement experience (EU / World Bank) with e-GP system proficiency.

Duty Station Addis Ababa / Dire Dawa

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Active Vacancy Project Contract

Procurement & Administrative Assistant

MaDE Pedagogy & Technology Center Support Desk

Assists the senior procurement officer and project management team in maintaining vendor correspondence, processing RFQ documentation, tracking hardware delivery logs, and organizing equipment asset registers.

Key Responsibilities:

Compile bidder documentation and maintain physical and digital tender archives.
Assist in verifying supplier tax clearance, VAT registration, and warranty certificates.
Coordinate equipment transport and customs clearing documentation for imported VR hardware.
Maintain asset tracking registers at KUE Pedagogy Center & DDU Technology Center.

Required Qualifications:

Diploma or BA in Business Administration, Procurement, Logistics, or Accounting. Min. 2 years experience in project administration, record-keeping, or logistics.

Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Academic Fellowships & ToT Research Grants

Calls for Master Trainer fellowships, research assistantships, and pedagogy workshop participation are published periodically. For inquiries regarding academic collaborations, contact the consortium steering committee.

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