REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)
COUNTRY: Federal Government of Somalia (FGS)
NAME OF PROJECT: Regional Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP)
PROJECT ID: P176181
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: Pricing and Interconnection Specialist
REFERENCE NO.: SO-MOCT-FGS-557026-CS-INDV
PLACE OF ASSIGNMENT: Mogadishu, Somalia
APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: August 15, 2026, at (2.00pm Local Time).
Project Background:
The Federal Government of Somalia has received a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank toward the cost of the Regional Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP). The Ministry of Communications and Technology (MoCT) intends to apply part of the proceeds of these Grants to finance for the position of Pricing and Interconnection Specialist in support of the implementation of the National Communications Authority (NCA) in the Federal Government of Somalia.
To support the National Communications Authority's (NCA) mandate to promote fair competition, consumer protection, investment, and sustainable growth in the telecommunications sector, the NCA seeks to engage a qualified Pricing and Interconnection Specialist to support market data collection and analysis, monitor regulatory compliance, coordinate with operators, prepare technical reports, and maintain regulatory databases.
The Regional Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP) addresses connectivity needs for countries in the Horn of Africa region. The program aims to advance the regional integration of digital markets in Eastern Africa through supporting cross-border connectivity, harmonization of data and e-commerce regulations and policies, and removal of trade barriers, with the vision of establishing a Single Digital Market (SDM). The EA-RDIP project has four components, as briefly described below:
Scope of Work:
National Communications Authority's (NCA) mandate to promote fair competition, consumer protection, investment, and sustainable growth in the telecommunications sector. The NCA is implementing various initiatives related to interconnection, pricing regulation, infrastructure sharing, roaming, licensing, and universal access. To support the effective implementation of these activities, the NCA requires a dedicated Pricing and Interconnection Specialist to provide technical, analytical, administrative, and operational support to the NCA. The Pricing and Interconnection Specialist will contribute to the day-to-day implementation of regulatory activities related to interconnection, pricing, roaming, infrastructure sharing, licensing, and market analysis, while assisting in stakeholder engagement, monitoring compliance, maintaining regulatory records, and preparing technical reports. Also, the Pricing and Interconnection Specialist shall assist in collecting and analyzing market data, monitoring compliance, coordinating with operators, preparing reports, maintaining regulatory databases. For more details refer to the Terms and Reference (ToR).
Required Qualifications and Experiences:
The shortlisting criteria for the Pricing and Interconnection Specialist position are as follows:
Duration and Reporting of the Assignment: The Pricing and Interconnection Specialist will be engaged for a period of one (1) year to renewal on an annual basis based on satisfactory performance certified by NCA and availability of funds. The consultant will report to the client, the National Communications Authority (NCA), through its Director General as a supervisor; the consultant should submit written monthly and quarterly progressive reports with the review and satisfactory approval of the client.
The Ministry of Communications and Technology now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested Individual Consultants must submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) can be found at the following website: https://nca.gov.so/ or it can be forwarded to the applicant upon written request to the project generic email address indicated below.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Financing - Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services dated July 2016 and revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023, (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
The selection will be conducted in accordance with the procedures for selection of Individual Consultants set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) Borrowers dated September 2023 (Procurement Regulations).
Interested Consultant may obtain further information in a written communication to the below project generic email address during office hours from 8:30am to 3.30pm local time (Excluding public holidays).
A Complete application of Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover letter should be submitted electronically (by e-mail) to the address below on, or before August 15, 2026, at 2.00pm, (Local Time) marked clearly as “Expression of Interest for Pricing & Interconnection Specialist; SO-MOCT-FGS-557026-CS-INDV)”
To: Procurement Office, EA-RDIP
Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
E-mail: procurement.ea-rdip@moct.gov.so
And;
Copy to: The Director General of NCA. E-mail: Dg@nca.gov.so
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Country: The Republic of The Gambia
Project Name: Digital Transformation for Africa / Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program
(DTfA/WARDIP SOP1)
Project ID: P176932
Assignment Title: The Development of Business Strategy for the National Payment System
FPS) Modernization Program in The Gambia
Reference: WARDIP/C4.8.2/2026/CQS002
Duration of the assignment: Ten (10) weeks.
Date of Issued: 14TH July 2026
Deadline of submission: 31st July 2026
Background:
The Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG), in partnership with GamSwitch, is undertaking the modernisation of the Fast Payment System (FPS) to strengthen the national payments infrastructure and enhance interoperability across the financial ecosystem. This initiative aims to support safe, reliable, and instant payments, thereby advancing financial inclusion and aligning with national financial sector development priorities and international best practices.
GamSwitch, established by the Government of The Gambia through the CBG, serves as the National Payment Switch (NPS), providing shared infrastructure that facilitates seamless transactions among banks, microfinance institutions, mobile money operators, and other payment service providers. However, while GamSwitch operates a business strategy, it does not sufficiently articulate its mandate, value proposition, and long-term sustainability framework. This has resulted in gaps in governance, business model clarity, and stakeholder engagement.
Against this backdrop, the Central Bank seeks a qualified consulting firm with the technical and institutional expertise to provide program management support, implementation assistance, and change management services required to drive the modernization program and the strategic repositioning of GamSwitch.
Objective of the assignment:
The overall objective of this consultancy is as follows:
Development of a Business Strategy for GamSwitch
The attention of interested firms is drawn to paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” (July 1st, 2016, revised in November 2017, Augus 2018, September 2023 and 7th Edition Feb 2025). A firm will be selected in accordance with the QUALITY AND COST BASED SELECTION (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
SCOPE OF WORK
The consulting firm shall support the following:
CONSULTANT’S QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The Central Bank of The Gambia seeks to engage a consulting firm with demonstrated expertise in national payment systems modernization, payment switch operations, and program management support for large-scale digital financial infrastructure initiatives. The firm must have both technical capacity and institutional experience relevant to supporting national financial market infrastructures (FMIs), particularly in emerging markets.
The Consulting firm must:
Further information and the full TOR can be obtained from the email addresses below during office hours from 08:00 to 16:00 GMT on Mondays to Thursdays and from 0800 to 12:30 GMT on Fridays.
Physical Address of the Project:
Digital Transformation for Africa –Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program
C/O Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy
Bertil Harding Highway, Stadium Junction, Bakau, The Gambia, West Africa.
Digital Address (Google Maps): F889+WWH
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(LEARN-2.6--4 – Cross-Functional Strategy and Alignment Expert 2 (Budget Planning)
UKRAINE
Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program
GPE TF0D0613
Assignment Title: Cross-Functional Strategy and Alignment Expert 2 (Budget Planning)
No. LEARN-2.6--4
Ukraine with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association (hereinafter referred to as the World Bank) have signed the agreements for the Program “Lifting Education Access and Resilience in times of Need in Ukraine” (hereinafter referred to as the LEARN or Operation).
LEARN was developed to address critical challenges and provide essential support to the education sector, aligning with the Ministry of Education and Science’s (MoES) Strategic Action Plan. The objectives of the Operation are to (i) improve teaching and learning conditions; and (ii) strengthen management capacity of the education system.
The objective of this assignment is to support the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MoES) in aligning budget planning and public financial management processes with the strategic priorities of the education sector and the implementation of flagship national programmes and reforms. In particular, the assignment will contribute to the effective planning, prioritisation, financing, and coordination of key initiatives. The Consultant will support the development of effective planning and resource allocation approaches aimed at improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency of public expenditure, strengthening evidence-based decision-making, and ensuring better alignment between strategic objectives, reform implementation, and available financial resources.
The Consultant will be contracted through competitive selection in line with the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”).
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
MOES now invites qualified interested persons to submit their expression of interest in Ukrainian and English as provided in the Terms of reference.
The detailed Terms of Reference and submission modalities for the assignment are attached to this Request for Expression of Interest. The deadline for submission of applications is 14:00 am Kyiv time July 31, 2026.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
for Consulting Services (Individual Consultant)
Cross-Functional Strategy and Alignment Expert 2 (Budget Planning)
Contract No. LEARN-2.6-CC-4
Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Project
GPE TF0D0613
I. Background
Ukraine with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association (hereinafter referred to as the World Bank) have signed the agreements for the Program “Lifting Education Access and Resilience in times of Need in Ukraine” (hereinafter referred to as the LEARN or Operation).
LEARN was designed to address critical issues and provide the necessary support to the education sector in accordance with the Strategic Action Plan of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine until 2027, approved by the Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated 07.03.2024 No. 276 (hereinafter referred to as the Strategic Plan).
The Operation focuses on supporting the priorities “1. Early Childhood and Preschool Education” and “2. Reform of the “New Ukrainian School” stipulated in the Strategic Plan.
The LEARN objectives are: (i) to improve teaching and learning conditions; and (ii) to strengthen the management capacity of the education system. The total LEARN financing amounts to US$737 mln provides a combination of the World Bank financing instruments: Program for Results (PforR) – US$675.9 mln and Investment Project Financing (IPF) – US$61.1 mln.
The Program-for-Results (PforR) is implemented through a US$235 million loan provided by Bank resources, supported by loan enhancement from the Advancing Needed Credit Enhancement for Ukraine (ADVANCE Ukraine) Trust Fund, which is backed by the Government of Japan. This is formalized under the Loan Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Program (LOAN No 9721-UA). An additional US$150 million is provided under the Special Program for Ukraine and Moldova Recovery (SPUR) of the International Development Association (IDA) Crisis Facility, as outlined in the Financing Agreement between Ukraine and the International Development Association for the Program (CREDIT No 7626-UA). On July 1, 2025, the Financing Agreement (Additional Financing: Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program) between Ukraine and the International Development Association (CREDIT No 7905-UA) was signed in the amount of US$4.9 million. On June 9, 2026, a Loan Agreement (Third Additional Financing for Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program) was signed between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (Loan No. K019-UA) in the amount of $286 million.
Furthermore, US$30 million in Investment Project Financing (IPF) is secured under the Grant Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association, acting as the administrator of the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund (URTF GRANT No TF0C5794). On December 19, 2025, the Grant Agreement (Additional Financing for Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Project) between UKRAINE and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association jointly acting as a Supervising Entity for the Global Partnership for Education Fund and as administrator of the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund (GPE GRANT No TF0D0613, URTF GRANT No TF0D0612) was signed in the amount of US$31.1 million.
More detailed information about the LEARN program is provided at https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P504171
The latest additional grant agreement provides for expanded support for reforms in the education sector, in particular by:
• financing activities for the development of preschool education;
• providing grant support of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) aimed at strengthening the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine to implement educational reforms.
In accordance with the provisions of the agreements concluded, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine is responsible for the overall implementation, coordination, monitoring and reporting on the Project activities, in particular those aimed at strengthening the institutional management capacity of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. Such activities include the provision of technical assistance, the development and implementation of information systems, conducting training activities in the field of vocational (technical) education, as well as the implementation of initiatives in cross-sectoral areas, in particular inclusive education, European integration, education infrastructure management and strategic planning.
II. Objective
The objective of this assignment is to support the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MoES) in aligning budget planning and public financial management processes with the strategic priorities of the education sector and the implementation of flagship national programmes and reforms. In particular, the assignment will contribute to the effective planning, prioritisation, financing, and coordination of key initiatives. The Consultant will support the development of effective planning and resource allocation approaches aimed at improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency of public expenditure, strengthening evidence-based decision-making, and ensuring better alignment between strategic objectives, reform implementation, and available financial resources.
III. Scope of services
The Consultant shall provide the following services, including but not limited to:
Expected Deliverables:
consulting and practical support to the Ministry of Education and Science in implementing results-oriented management approaches;
conducting analysis and assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of budget programs of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine;
IV. Reporting
The Consultant shall report to the Project Coordinator/Project Co-Coordinator and work in coordination with the Deputy Ministers of Education and Science of Ukraine, relevant MoES directorates, and project managers involved in the implementation of Project activities. On operational matters, the Consultant shall cooperate with the Head of the World Bank Operations Management Team.
The Consultant shall submit monthly reports to Project coordinator / Project Co-coordinator in hard copy. The reports shall include a description of services provided during the reporting period.
V. Provided resources
MoES shall provide the Consultant with the information necessary to carry out his/her assignment in a timely manner. MoES may provide the Consultant with a workplace, including necessary equipment to carry out his/her functions (e.g. PC, communications and office equipment).
VI. Qualification requirements
Minimum requirements (mandatory):
Desirable skills and qualifications:
VII. Period and location of employment
The Consultant shall provide his/her services until July 31, 2027. The contract may be extended subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement between the Consultant and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine during the Project financing period.
The Consultant is expected to provide services under this Agreement on an ongoing basis throughout its term at a level of engagement equivalent to full-time employment, to the extent necessary to properly perform the tasks specified in the Terms of Reference.
The Consultant shall provide services primarily in Kyiv, Ukraine, and may take business trips to other regions of Ukraine to support implementation of the Project.
The Consultant is expected to be able to provide services remotely, but at the MOES request must arrive and/or provide services at the MOES premises as soon as possible.
VIII. Application package
Interested persons should submit their CVs in Ukrainian and English at the following email address: kateryna.kovtun@mon.gov.ua Cc: serhiy.artemenko@uiherp.org, marina.chubenko@mon.gov.ua indicating the email subject: «LEARN: Selection of the Cross-Functional Strategy and Alignment Expert 2 (Budget Planning): [NAME]».
The deadline for submission of the documents is 14:00 pm Kyiv time July 31, 2026.
If the candidate fails to provide CVs in both languages, the Client reserves the right to reject the candidate’s application.
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(LEARN-2.6--3 – Cross-Functional Strategy and Alignment Expert 1 (Strategic Planning)
UKRAINE
Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program
GPE TF0D0613
Assignment Title: Cross-Functional Strategy and Alignment Expert 1 (Strategic Planning)
No. LEARN-2.6--3
Ukraine with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association (hereinafter referred to as the World Bank) have signed the agreements for the Program “Lifting Education Access and Resilience in times of Need in Ukraine” (hereinafter referred to as the LEARN or Operation).
LEARN was developed to address critical challenges and provide essential support to the education sector, aligning with the Ministry of Education and Science’s (MoES) Strategic Action Plan. The objectives of the Operation are to (i) improve teaching and learning conditions; and (ii) strengthen management capacity of the education system.
The objective of this assignment is to support the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MoES) in implementing a modern strategic and operational planning system using the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) methodology aimed at improving the effectiveness of policy implementation, in aligning strategic planning and public financial management processes with the strategic priorities of the education sector and the implementation of flagship national programmes and reforms. In particular, the assignment will contribute to the effective planning, prioritisation, sequencing, and coordination of key initiatives, as well as the development of performance indicators aligned with medium-term policy objectives.
The Consultant will be contracted through competitive selection in line with the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”).
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
MOES now invites qualified interested persons to submit their expression of interest in Ukrainian and English as provided in the Terms of reference.
The detailed Terms of Reference and submission modalities for the assignment are attached to this Request for Expression of Interest.
The deadline for submission of applications is 14:00 am Kyiv time July 31, 2026.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
for Consulting Services (Individual Consultant)
Cross-Functional Strategy and Alignment Expert 1 (Strategic Planning)
Contract No. LEARN-2.6-CC-3
Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Project
GPE TF0D0613
I. Background
Ukraine with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association (hereinafter referred to as the World Bank) have signed the agreements for the Program “Lifting Education Access and Resilience in times of Need in Ukraine” (hereinafter referred to as the LEARN or Operation).
LEARN was designed to address critical issues and provide the necessary support to the education sector in accordance with the Strategic Action Plan of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine until 2027, approved by the Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated 07.03.2024 No. 276 (hereinafter referred to as the Strategic Plan).
The Operation focuses on supporting the priorities “1. Early Childhood and Preschool Education” and “2. Reform of the “New Ukrainian School” stipulated in the Strategic Plan.
The LEARN objectives are: (i) to improve teaching and learning conditions; and (ii) to strengthen the management capacity of the education system. The total LEARN financing amounts to US$737 mln provides a combination of the World Bank financing instruments: Program for Results (PforR) – US$675.9 mln and Investment Project Financing (IPF) – US$61.1 mln.
The Program-for-Results (PforR) is implemented through a US$235 million loan provided by Bank resources, supported by loan enhancement from the Advancing Needed Credit Enhancement for Ukraine (ADVANCE Ukraine) Trust Fund, which is backed by the Government of Japan. This is formalized under the Loan Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Program (LOAN No 9721-UA). An additional US$150 million is provided under the Special Program for Ukraine and Moldova Recovery (SPUR) of the International Development Association (IDA) Crisis Facility, as outlined in the Financing Agreement between Ukraine and the International Development Association for the Program (CREDIT No 7626-UA). On July 1, 2025, the Financing Agreement (Additional Financing: Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program) between Ukraine and the International Development Association (CREDIT No 7905-UA) was signed in the amount of US$4.9 million. On June 9, 2026, a Loan Agreement (Third Additional Financing for Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program) was signed between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (Loan No. K019-UA) in the amount of $286 million.
Furthermore, US$30 million in Investment Project Financing (IPF) is secured under the Grant Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association, acting as the administrator of the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund (URTF GRANT No TF0C5794). On December 19, 2025, the Grant Agreement (Additional Financing for Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Project) between UKRAINE and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association jointly acting as a Supervising Entity for the Global Partnership for Education Fund and as administrator of the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund (GPE GRANT No TF0D0613, URTF GRANT No TF0D0612) was signed in the amount of US$31.1 million.
More detailed information about the LEARN program is provided at https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P504171
The latest additional grant agreement provides for expanded support for reforms in the education sector, in particular by:
• financing activities for the development of preschool education;
• providing grant support of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) aimed at strengthening the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine to implement educational reforms.
In accordance with the provisions of the agreements concluded, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine is responsible for the overall implementation, coordination, monitoring and reporting on the Project activities, in particular those aimed at strengthening the institutional management capacity of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. Such activities include the provision of technical assistance, the development and implementation of information systems, conducting training activities in the field of vocational (technical) education, as well as the implementation of initiatives in cross-sectoral areas, in particular inclusive education, European integration, education infrastructure management and strategic planning.
II. Objective
The objective of this assignment is to support the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MoES) in implementing a modern strategic and operational planning system using the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) methodology aimed at improving the effectiveness of policy implementation, in aligning strategic planning and public financial management processes with the strategic priorities of the education sector and the implementation of flagship national programmes and reforms. In particular, the assignment will contribute to the effective planning, prioritisation, sequencing, and coordination of key initiatives, as well as the development of performance indicators aligned with medium-term policy objectives.
The Consultant will support the development and implementation of effective strategic planning (including using the OKR and RBM methodologies) approaches aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness, strengthening evidence-based decision-making, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives and reform implementation, and introducing best practices in performance monitoring and results management.
III. Scope of services
The Consultant shall provide the following services, including but not limited to:
Expected Deliverables:
- a draft proposal for the Education and Science Development Strategy of Ukraine, including a clearly defined set of measures and performance indicators aligned with medium-term public policy objectives;;
- a draft annual report on the implementation of the MoES Strategic and Operational Plans including recommendations for improving monitoring, reporting and performance assessment;
- a draft annual MoES Operational plan and recommendations for strengthening KPI development and performance measurement approaches.
IV. Reporting
The Consultant shall report to the Project Coordinator/Project Co-Coordinator and work in coordination with the Deputy Ministers of Education and Science of Ukraine, relevant MoES directorates, and project managers involved in the implementation of Project activities. On operational matters, the Consultant shall cooperate with the Head of the World Bank Operations Management Team.
The Consultant shall submit monthly reports to Project coordinator / Project Co-coordinator in hard copy. The reports shall include a description of services provided during the reporting period.
V. Provided resources
MoES shall provide the Consultant with the information necessary to carry out his/her assignment in a timely manner. MoES may provide the Consultant with a workplace, including necessary equipment to carry out his/her functions (e.g. PC, communications and office equipment).
VI. Qualification requirements
Minimum requirements (mandatory):
Desirable skills and qualifications:
VII. Period and location of employment
The Consultant shall provide his/her services until July 31, 2027. The contract may be extended subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement between the Consultant and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine during the Project financing period.
The Consultant is expected to provide services under this Agreement on an ongoing basis throughout its term at a level of engagement equivalent to full-time employment, to the extent necessary to properly perform the tasks specified in the Terms of Reference.
The Consultant shall provide services primarily in Kyiv, Ukraine, and may take business trips to other regions of Ukraine to support implementation of the Project.
The Consultant is expected to be able to provide services remotely, but at the MOES request must arrive and/or provide services at the MOES premises as soon as possible.
VIII. Application package
Interested persons should submit their CVs in Ukrainian and English at the following email address: kateryna.kovtun@mon.gov.ua Cc: serhiy.artemenko@uiherp.org, marina.chubenko@mon.gov.ua indicating the email subject: «LEARN: Selection of the Cross-Functional Strategy and Alignment Expert 1 (Strategic Planning): [NAME]».
The deadline for submission of the documents is 14:00 pm Kyiv time July 31, 2026.
If the candidate fails to provide CVs in both languages, the Client reserves the right to reject the candidate’s application.
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Request for Expressions of Interest (REoI)
Country: Lebanon
Project: Green Agri-Food Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE) Project
Implementing Agency: Kafalat SAL
Assignment Title:Information System and LMS officer (Sub-component 1.2)
Reference No.: LB-KAFALAT-513788-CS-INDV
I. Project Background
The Council for Development and Reconstruction, as a representative of the Republic of Lebanon (The Borrower), will implement the Green, Agri-food Transformation for Economic Recovery project (“GATE” or “Project”), funded by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD). The total project cost is US$200 million and the project closing date is December 2028.
Kafalat SAL will implement Subcomponent 1.2 under a Subsidiary Agreement with CDR and has established a Project Management Unit (PMU) responsible for the overall management of the sub-component. Kafalat will be extending direct loans to SMEs operating the Lebanese agri-food and agro-tourism sector including procurement and will be responsible for the financial management, E&S safeguards, monitoring and evaluation, and oversight of the SME loan program.
Kafalat SAL is a Lebanese financial institution historically mandated to provide loan guarantees to SMEs through commercial banks. Under Subcomponent 1.2 of the GATE Project, Kafalat has been mandated, for the first time, to provide direct lending to eligible SMEs in the agri-food and agritourism sectors, with a total allocation of USD 47.6 million. Operating from a single office in Beirut with no branch network, this represents a fundamental operational transformation requiring the development of entirely new lending instruments, procedures, and supporting systems.
A key pillar of this operational transformation is the procurement, implementation, and ongoing management of a Loan Management System (LMS), a dedicated Information System to automate the end-to-end SME lending operations of the PMU, covering loan origination, credit assessment, approval workflows, collateral management, disbursement, repayment tracking, early warning, environmental and social compliance, portfolio monitoring, and reporting. The LMS is being procured through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process in accordance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (November 2020).
II. Objective of the Assignment
The objective of this assignment is to engage a full-time Information Systems and LMS Officer to support the GATE PMU from the LMS implementation phase through to the end of the GATE Project. The Officer will work alongside the Short-Term IT Consultant/Advisor during the implementation phase, focusing on monitoring vendor deliverables, supporting system testing and handover, and building the operational knowledge required to independently administer the LMS after the consultant's engagement concludes.
III. Scope of Work and Responsibilities
The Officer's responsibilities are as follows:
IV. Qualifications and Skills
Academic Qualifications:
Professional Experience:
Skills and Competencies:
V. Commencement of Assignment and Duration
The Information Systems and LMS Officer is expected to commence duties on
The duration of the contract is from the commencement date through to the GATE Project closing date of 31 December 2028, subject to annual performance review. The contract is renewable on a yearly basis based on satisfactory performance as assessed by the PMU Manager.
The assignment is full-time (Time Base Payment) and dedicated exclusively to the GATE PMU at Kafalat SAL. The Officer shall be based at Kafalat's offices in Beirut, Lebanon.
VI. Reporting Arrangements
The Information Systems and LMS Officer will report directly to the PMU Manager and the CFO/Finance Officer at Kafalat SAL throughout the full duration of the assignment. During the implementation period, the Officer will work under the technical guidance of the Short-Term IT Consultant/Advisor, who will mentor the Officer's technical activities. All formal decisions and approvals remain the responsibility of the PMU Manager. On a day-to-day basis, the Officer will coordinate with the CFO/Finance Officer, E&S Officer, Credit Manager, and the LMS Supplier for data exchange, report generation, and technical support matters. All material technical issues shall be escalated to the PMU Manager. The Officer shall prepare a brief monthly IT activity report for the PMU Manager summarizing system performance, issues encountered, vendor interactions, and planned activities for the following month."
"},{"id":"OP00453674","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"09-Jul-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-08-02T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"11:30","project_ctry_name":"Eastern and Southern Africa","project_id":"P177816","project_name":"Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa (Phase 3) FSRP","bid_reference_no":"SO-MOAI-438508-CS-INDV","bid_description":"S-FSRP National Project Administration","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"KM4, Mogadishu.\nSomalia.","contact_ctry_name":"Somalia, Federal Republic of","contact_email":"mubashir.fsrpsom@gmail.com","contact_name":"Mubashir Diriye Aden","contact_organization":"Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation","contact_phone_no":"252617306184","submission_date":"2026-07-09T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF SOMALIA
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)
Country: Federal Government of Somalia (FGS)
Name of the Project: Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP)
Assignment Title: S-FSRP National Project Administration
Project ID: P177816
Deadline Date: 2nd August 2026
Ref No. SO-MOAI-438508-CS-INDV
The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework to intervene at both the national and regional levels. This Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by rejuvenating Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, seed systems, and extension services and developing community institutions that can anchor adaptation of climate-smart agri-livestock practices, strengthening the availability of water and improved rangelands management for resilient agriculture and livestock production; support animal health services, enhancing the integration of the production systems to domestic and regional markets, with appropriate investments in food safety and value addition, and establishing an enabling policy and institutional framework at sub-national, national and regional level capable of supporting food systems resilience for Somalia.
The Project Development Objective (PDO) for Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) will be 'to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia. Progress toward the PDO will be measured using five PDO indicators and intermediate indicators. All relevant indicators will be disaggregated by gender (men and women) and age (youth and adult). The five indicators are.
2. Objectives of the Assignment
Reporting to the National Project Coordinator, the National Project Administrative will also serve as an Administration focal point, providing comprehensive and timely information and clerical and administrative assistance to meet specific Administration service needs and support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable.
3. Duties and Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities of the National Project Administrative include but are not limited to the following:
4. Key Deliverables
The key deliverables of the National Project Administrative will be as follows:
5. Qualifications and Experience
6. Other Key Competencies and Requirements
7 . The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Federal of Somalia now invites eligible consulting(“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services and furnish the Curriculum Vitae (CV).
8 . Attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
9. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.
10. Interested Consultants may obtain further information (in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except for public holidays.
11. Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written to the address below (in person or by e-mail) marked with the subject title of the position by 2nd August 2026 at 11:30am Mogadishu time
The address referred to above is:
S-FSRP NPCU Project Office
Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation.
Floor/ Room number:1
Jayga Street, next to the Data Protection Office,
Near Mogadishu Airport
City: Mogadishu Somalia
Country: Somalia
Email: procurement@fsrp.gov.so and copy to mubashir.fsrpsom@gmail.com
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Scope of Contract:CONSULTORIA PARA IMPLEMENTAO E IMPLANTAO DO SISTEMA ESTRATGICO PARA O ASSESSORAMENTO IRRIGAO SEAI DO PROGRAMA DE EFICINCIA DO USO DA GUA NO SETOR AGROPECURIO PARA CINCO BACIAS.
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(LEARN-2.5-EUE-6– Senior Data-Driven Strategic Expert (Technical and Vocational Education and Training)
UKRAINE
Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program
GPE TF0D0613
Assignment Title: Senior Data-Driven Strategic Expert (Technical and Vocational Education and Training)
No. LEARN-2.5-EUE-6
Ukraine and World Bank have signed the agreements for the Program "Lifting Education Access and Resilience in times of Need in Ukraine Program" (hereinafter referred to as the LEARN or Operation).
LEARN was developed to address critical challenges and provide essential support to the education sector, aligning with the Ministry of Education and Science’s (MoES) Strategic Action Plan.
The Senior Data-Driven Strategic Expert (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) provides expert and analytical support to MoES in the development of analytical tools for the analysis and visualization of data on the activities of educational institutions at all levels, enabling the processing of large volumes of data from state registries, ensuring verification and updating of data related to educational activities at the regional and national levels, and developing and maintaining a web-based environment for informed managerial decision-making at all levels of education governance.
The Consultant will be contracted through competitive selection in line with Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Feb 2025. The detailed Terms of Reference and submission modalities for the assignment are attached to this Request for Expression of Interest.
MoES now invites qualified interested persons to submit their expression of interest in Ukrainian and English as provided in the Terms of reference. The deadline for submission of applications is 14:00 pm Kyiv time July 29, 2026.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Consulting Services (Individual Consultant)
Senior Data-Driven Strategic Expert (Technical and Vocational Education and Training)
LEARN Contract No. LEARN-2.5-EUE-6
Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Project
GPE TF0D0613
Ukraine with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association (hereinafter referred to as the World Bank) have signed the agreements for the Program “Lifting Education Access and Resilience in times of Need in Ukraine” (hereinafter referred to as the LEARN or Operation).
LEARN was designed to address critical issues and provide the necessary support to the education sector in accordance with the Strategic Action Plan of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine until 2027, approved by the Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated 07.03.2024 No. 276 (hereinafter referred to as the Strategic Plan).
The Operation focuses on supporting the priorities “1. Early Childhood and Preschool Education” and “2. Reform of the “New Ukrainian School”” stipulated in the Strategic Plan.
The LEARN objectives are: (i) to improve teaching and learning conditions; and (ii) to strengthen the management capacity of the education system. The total LEARN financing amounts to US$451 mln million provides a combination of the World Bank financing instruments: Program for Results (PforR) – US$389.9 mln and Investment Project Financing (IPF) – US$61.1 mln.
The Program-for-Results (PforR) is implemented through a US$235 million loan provided by Bank resources, supported by loan enhancement from the Advancing Needed Credit Enhancement for Ukraine (ADVANCE Ukraine) Trust Fund, which is backed by the Government of Japan. This is formalized under the Loan Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Program (LOAN No 9721-UA). An additional US$150 million is provided under the Special Program for Ukraine and Moldova Recovery (SPUR) of the International Development Association (IDA) Crisis Facility, as outlined in the Financing Agreement between Ukraine and the International Development Association for the Program (CREDIT No 7626-UA). On July 1, 2025, the Financing Agreement (Additional Financing: Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program) between Ukraine and the International Development Association (CREDIT No 7905-UA) was signed in the amount of US$4.9 million.
Furthermore, US$30 million in Investment Project Financing (IPF) is secured under the Grant Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association, acting as the administrator of the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund (URTF GRANT No TF0C5794). On December 19, 2025, the Grant Agreement (Additional Financing for Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Project) between UKRAINE and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association jointly acting as a Supervising Entity for the Global Partnership for Education Fund and as administrator of the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund (GPE GRANT No TF0D0613, URTF GRANT No TF0D0612) was signed in the amount of US$31.1 million.
More detailed information about the LEARN program is provided at https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P504171
The latest additional grant agreement provides for expanded support for reforms in the education sector, in particular by:
• financing activities for the development of preschool education;
• providing grant support of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) aimed at strengthening the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine to implement educational reforms.
In accordance with the provisions of the agreements concluded, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine is responsible for the overall implementation, coordination, monitoring and reporting on the Project activities, in particular those aimed at strengthening the institutional management capacity of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. Such activities include the provision of technical assistance, the development and implementation of information systems, conducting training activities in the field of vocational (technical) education, as well as the implementation of initiatives in cross-sectoral areas, in particular inclusive education, European integration, education infrastructure management and strategic planning.
II. OBJECTIVE OF THE TASK
The reform of the education system in Ukraine is taking place in parallel with digital transformation and is impossible without electronic systems for managing educational processes. The electronic education management system ensures the transparency and openness of data, on the basis of which the Government, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MoES), and other relevant public institutions make decisions regarding the development of various programs aimed at advancing the education system.
Open data provided by the State Enterprise “Inforesurs” and the State Scientific Institution “Institute of Educational Analytics” serve as the basis for the development of analytical tools for the analysis and visualization of data on processes taking place in the education sector. Such tools also enable the public to monitor the implementation of education reforms in Ukraine.
The objective of this assignment is to provide expert and analytical support to MoES in the development of analytical tools for the analysis and visualization of data on the activities of educational institutions at all levels, enabling the processing of large volumes of data from state registries, ensuring verification and updating of data related to educational activities at the regional and national levels, and developing and maintaining a web-based environment for informed managerial decision-making at all levels of education governance.
The Consultant will contribute to ensuring that the analytical tools developed with his/her participation and under his/her supervision are integrated into the web resources of MoES, the State Enterprise “Inforesurs” (USEDE), and the State Scientific Institution “Institute of Educational Analytics” (“AIKOM”), are updated in a timely manner, and remain accessible to education authorities and the public.
III. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Consultant will provide the following services, including but not limited to:
IV. REPORTING
The Consultant shall report to the Project Coordinator/Project Co-Coordinator and work in coordination with the Deputy Ministers of Education and Science of Ukraine, relevant MoES directorates, and project managers involved in the implementation of Project activities. On operational matters, the Consultant shall cooperate with the Head of the World Bank Operations Management Team.
The Consultant shall submit monthly reports to Project coordinator / Project Co-coordinator in hard copy. The reports shall include a description of services provided during the reporting period.
V. RESOURCES PROVIDED
VI. QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum requirements (mandatory):
Desirable skills and qualifications:
VII. DURATION AND LOCATION
The Consultant will provide his/her services until July 31, 2027. The contract may be extended subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement between the Consultant and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine during the Project financing period.
The Consultant is expected to provide services under this Agreement on an ongoing basis throughout its term at a level of engagement equivalent to full-time employment, to the extent necessary to properly perform the tasks specified in the Terms of Reference.
The Consultant will provide services primarily in Kyiv, Ukraine, and may take business trips to other regions of Ukraine to support implementation of the Project.
The Consultant is expected to provide services at the Client’s premises.
VIII. DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED
Interested persons should submit their CVs in Ukrainian and English at the following email address: kateryna.kovtun@mon.gov.ua Cc: serhiy.artemenko@uiherp.org, maryna.chubenko@mon.gov.ua
indicating the email subject: « LEARN-2.5-EUE-6: Senior Data-Driven Strategic Expert (Technical and Vocational Education and Training): [NAME]».
The deadline for submission of the documents is 14:00 pm Kyiv time July 29, 2026.
If the candidate fails to provide CVs in both languages, the Client reserves the right to reject the candidate’s application.
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Disaster Reserve Fund Technical Advisor
Position Title: | Disaster Reserve Fund (DRF) Technical Advisor |
Project: | Strengthening Program Effectiveness and Advancing Resilience (SPEAR) Project |
Duty of Station: | At least 50% Sint Maarten-based |
Accountable to: | Secretary General of Finance |
Government Agency: | Ministry of Finance |
Type of Contract: | Individual Consultant |
Duration: | Between 18 and 25 months |
The SPEAR Project seeks a seasoned professional to serve as Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Finance to advance the design, establishment, and operationalization of the DRF in Sint Maarten through strategic policy engagement and targeted technical support. In addition, the Advisor will be expected to build technical capacity within the Ministry of Finance and relevant partner institutions in the area of disaster risk financing.
Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The DRF Technical Advisor will report directly to the Secretary General of the Ministry of Finance and will work closely with the SPEAR Project Manager and the World Bank DRF Task Team Leader.
The assignment is expected to commence upon the signing of the contract and will run through June 30, 2028, or until the completion of the deliverables outlined in this Terms of Reference, whichever occurs first. The total duration of the assignment is estimated at approximately 18-25 months, subject to satisfactory performance and continued project needs.
Please submit Expression of Interests to: Hiro Shigemoto, Actg Project Manager SPEAR via email hiro.shigemoto@sintmaartengov.org ultimately by Monday, July 20th, 2026 - 17:00
"},{"id":"OP00455418","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"08-Jul-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-07-29T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"14:00","project_ctry_name":"Ukraine","project_id":"P504171","project_name":"Lifting Education Access and Resilience in times of Need in Ukraine Program","bid_reference_no":"LEARN-2.5-EUE-7-R","bid_description":"Senior Expert on Optimizing the Network of Vocational and Professional Pre-higher Education Institutions","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"01135, Kyiv, Beresteiskyi ave, 10","contact_ctry_name":"Ukraine","contact_email":"kateryna.kovtun@mon.gov.ua","contact_name":"Kateryna Kovtun","contact_organization":"Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine","contact_phone_no":"+380 44 481 32 21","contact_web_url":"https://mon.gov.ua/","submission_date":"2026-07-08T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(LEARN-2.5-EUE-7-R– Senior Expert on Optimizing the Network of Vocational and Professional Pre-higher Education Institutions)
UKRAINE
Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program
GPE TF0D0613
Assignment Title: Senior Expert on Optimizing the Network of Vocational and Professional Pre-higher Education Institutions
No. LEARN-2.5-EUE-7-R
Ukraine and World Bank have signed the agreements for the Program "Lifting Education Access and Resilience in times of Need in Ukraine Program" (hereinafter referred to as the LEARN or Operation).
LEARN was developed to address critical challenges and provide essential support to the education sector, aligning with the Ministry of Education and Science’s (MoES) Strategic Action Plan.
The Senior Expert on Optimizing the Network of Vocational and Professional Pre-higher Education Institutions provides expert and analytical support to the MoES in coordinating activities for preparing regional plans for the formation of the network of vocational and professional pre-higher education institutions by local authorities, according to the Methodological Guidelines for Forming the Network of Institutions of Vocational and Professional Pre-higher Education, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Order No. 216-r of March 4, 2026.
The Consultant will be contracted through competitive selection in line with Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Feb 2025. The detailed Terms of Reference and submission modalities for the assignment are attached to this Request for Expression of Interest.
MOES now invites qualified interested persons to submit their expression of interest in Ukrainian and English as provided in the Terms of reference. The deadline for submission of applications is 14:00 am Kyiv time July 29, 2026.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Consulting Services (Individual Consultant)
Senior Expert on Optimizing the Network of Vocational Training Institutions
Contract No. LEARN-2.5-EUE-7-R
Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Project
GPE TF0D0613
Ukraine with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association (hereinafter referred to as the World Bank) have signed the agreements for the Program “Lifting Education Access and Resilience in times of Need in Ukraine” (hereinafter referred to as the LEARN or Operation).
LEARN was designed to address critical issues and provide the necessary support to the education sector in accordance with the Strategic Action Plan of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine until 2027, approved by the Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated 07.03.2024 No. 276 (hereinafter referred to as the Strategic Plan).
The Operation focuses on supporting the priorities “1. Early Childhood and Preschool Education” and “2. Reform of the “New Ukrainian School”” stipulated in the Strategic Plan.
The LEARN objectives are: (i) to improve teaching and learning conditions; and (ii) to strengthen the management capacity of the education system. The total LEARN financing amounts to US$451 mln million provides a combination of the World Bank financing instruments: Program for Results (PforR) – US$389.9 mln and Investment Project Financing (IPF) – US$61.1 mln.
The Program-for-Results (PforR) is implemented through a US$235 million loan provided by Bank resources, supported by loan enhancement from the Advancing Needed Credit Enhancement for Ukraine (ADVANCE Ukraine) Trust Fund, which is backed by the Government of Japan. This is formalized under the Loan Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Program (LOAN No 9721-UA). An additional US$150 million is provided under the Special Program for Ukraine and Moldova Recovery (SPUR) of the International Development Association (IDA) Crisis Facility, as outlined in the Financing Agreement between Ukraine and the International Development Association for the Program (CREDIT No 7626-UA). On July 1, 2025, the Financing Agreement (Additional Financing: Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program) between Ukraine and the International Development Association (CREDIT No 7905-UA) was signed in the amount of US$4.9 million.
Furthermore, US$30 million in Investment Project Financing (IPF) is secured under the Grant Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association, acting as the administrator of the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund (URTF GRANT No TF0C5794). On December 19, 2025, the Grant Agreement (Additional Financing for Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Project) between UKRAINE and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association jointly acting as a Supervising Entity for the Global Partnership for Education Fund and as administrator of the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund (GPE GRANT No TF0D0613, URTF GRANT No TF0D0612) was signed in the amount of US$31.1 million.
More detailed information about the LEARN program is provided at https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P504171
The latest additional grant agreement provides for expanded support for reforms in the education sector, in particular by:
• financing activities for the development of preschool education;
• providing grant support of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) aimed at strengthening the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine to implement educational reforms.
In accordance with the provisions of the agreements concluded, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine is responsible for the overall implementation, coordination, monitoring and reporting on the Project activities, in particular those aimed at strengthening the institutional management capacity of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. Such activities include the provision of technical assistance, the development and implementation of information systems, conducting training activities in the field of vocational (technical) education, as well as the implementation of initiatives in cross-sectoral areas, in particular inclusive education, European integration, education infrastructure management and strategic planning.
II. OBJECTIVE OF THE TASK
The purpose of this assignment is to provide expert and analytical support to the MoES in coordinating activities for preparing regional plans for the formation of the network of vocational and professional pre-higher education institutions by local authorities, according to the Methodological Guidelines for Forming the Network of Institutions of Vocational and Professional Pre-higher Education, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Order No. 216-r of March 4, 2026.
The expert will ensure that each region moves forward with the preparation of regional plans for formation of the network of vocational and professional pre-higher education institutions during the assignment period.
III. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Consultant will provide the following services, including but not limited to:
IV. REPORTING
The Consultant will report to and cooperate with the Project Coordinator (Co-Coordinator) and work under the supervision of the General Director of the Directorate. For operational matters, the Consultant will coordinate his/her activities with the Head of the World Bank Operations Management Unit, ensuring effective interaction and support during project implementation.
The onsultant will prepare:
V. RESOURCES PROVIDED
The MoES will provide the onsultant with the necessary information in a timely manner to carry out his/her duties. The MoES will also ensure the Consultant has a work station, including the necessary equipment to perform his/her functions (e.g., PC, communication tools, and office equipment).
VI. QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum requirements (mandatory):
Desirable skills and qualifications:
VII. DURATION AND LOCATION
The Consultant shall provide his/her services until July 31, 2027. The contract may be extended subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement between the Consultant and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine during the Project financing period.
The Consultant is expected to provide services under this Agreement on an ongoing basis throughout its term at a level of engagement equivalent to full-time employment, to the extent necessary to properly perform the tasks specified in the Terms of Reference.
The Consultant shall provide services primarily in Kyiv, Ukraine, and may take business trips to other regions of Ukraine to support implementation of the Project.
VIII. DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED
Interested persons should submit their CVs in Ukrainian and English at the following email address: kateryna.kovtun@mon.gov.ua Cc: serhiy.artemenko@uiherp.org, maryna.chubenko@mon.gov.ua
indicating the email subject: « LEARN-2.5-EUE-7-R: Senior Expert on Optimizing the Network of Vocational and Professional Pre-higher Education Institutions: [NAME]».
The deadline for submission of the documents is 14:00 pm Kyiv time July 29, 2026.
If the candidate fails to provide CVs in both languages, the Client reserves the right to reject the candidate’s application.
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REPUBLIQUE ISLAMIQUE DE MAURITANIE
MINISTERE DE LA TRANSFORMATION NUMERIQUE ET DE LA MODERNISATION DE L’ADMINISTRATION (MTNMA)
Projet Régional d'Intégration Numérique en Afrique de l'Ouest (WARDIP)
AVIS DE MANIFESTATION D’INTERET
AMI 45/C/MTNMA/WARDIP/2026
Réalisation d'une analyse technique détaillée des applications/systèmes à migrer vers le cloud gouvernemental et accompagnement du lancement des opérations dans le Datacenter « Nouakchott Data hub »
Le Gouvernement de la République Islamique de Mauritanie, avec l’appui de la Banque Mondiale, a l'intention d’intégrer le Projet Régional d'Intégration Numérique en Afrique de l'Ouest (WARDIP) pour promouvoir la mise en œuvre de la stratégie de transformation numérique du Pays qui vise à développer la pénétration de l'Internet haut débit, des services financiers numériques et des services en ligne (e-Gouvernement).
Le Projet Régional d'Intégration Numérique en Afrique de l'Ouest (WARDIP) – Composante Mauritanie, (ci-après le « Projet ») à travers des actions impliquant les pays de la sous-région, vise spécifiquement à (a) créer un environnement propice au bon développement d’infrastructures numériques adéquates, (b) développer les réseaux à large bande et les services d’internet et (c) simplifier l’accès aux services en ligne.
Dans le cadre de la composante 3 « Développement et intégration du marché des données » et sa sous composante 3.2 « Protection des données et confidentialité : Environnement juridique et réglementaire, institutions, capacité et infrastructure », le Projet cherche à recruter un Consultant (firme) pour assister le gouvernement mauritanien afin de réaliser la « Réalisation d'une analyse technique détaillée des applications/systèmes à migrer vers le cloud gouvernemental et accompagnement du lancement des opérations dans le Datacenter « Nouakchott Data hub ».
Le Projet WARDIP-MR invite les consultants (firme), admissibles et ayant une expérience avérée dans la réalisation de missions analogues à manifester leur intérêt pour fournir lesdits services.
La méthode de passation choisie est la Sélection basée sur la Qualification des Consultants (SQC) conformément au Règlement de Passation des Marchés, pour les Emprunteurs Sollicitant le Financement des Projets d’Investissement (FPI)- Juillet 2016 Révisions Novembre 2017, Août 2018 et Novembre 2020.
Les consultants intéressés peuvent obtenir des informations supplémentaires au sujet des documents de référence à l'adresse ci-dessous :
Projet Régional d'Intégration Numérique en Afrique de l'Ouest (WARDIP-MR)
Téléphone : +222 4524 11 02 ; TVZ, N° 099 – Nouakchott ; Courriel : wardip@mtnima.gov.mr
Le personnel clé n’est pas évaluée à ce stade.
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A l’attention de :
Président de la Commission de Passation des Marchés Publics (CPMP/MTNMA)
Ilot ZRC, lot 418, Rue Moulaye El Hacen Ould Moctar El Hacen
Nouakchott, Mauritanie
Téléphone : +222 49 72 71 70
Courriel : cpmp-mtnima@mtnima.gov.mr
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Note globale | 100 |
(*) NB : les qualifications et les expériences des consultants (Bureaux) seront évaluées sur la base des expériences attestées.
Le consultant classé premier ayant la note maximale sera invité à soumettre une offre technique et financière. En cas de consultants classés 1er ex-aequo, le candidat ayant le plus grand nombre d’expériences similaires évalués au critère 2 et si nécessaire aux critères 3 et 4 sera sélectionn
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PARA A
ELABORAÇÃO DO PLANO DE AÇAO DE REASSENTAMENTO (PAR) DO BACKBONE
Para apoiar a transformação digital da região, o Banco Mundial (BM) está a financiar o Programa Regional de Integração Digital da África Ocidental (WARDIP) – Guiné-Bissau – no valor de 60 milhões de dólares durante cinco anos.
O programa proposto considera a necessidade da Guiné-Bissau desenvolver uma economia digital, alinhando-se e integrando-se num mercado digital regional único e harmonizado. Isto será feito através duma cadeia lógica que consiste no seguinte:
A missão global consiste em desenvolver um Plano de Ação de Reassentamento (PAR) para as quatro fases de implementação da infraestrutura de rede de espinha dorsal internacional e nacional (o denominado “backbone”). O PAR será elaborado como um documento único, abrangendo todas as fases do backbone, com implementação faseada. Para cada troço serão definidas datas de corte específicas e realizadas consultas comunitárias, assegurando coerência metodológica e participação local.
Assinala-se que 75% a 80% do trajeto vai coincidir com os trajetos dos projetos PRAE (Projeto Regional de Acesso à Eletricidade na Guiné-Bissau), PCN (Projeto de Conetividade Norte) e Projeto de Transporte Rural (PTR). Para o projeto PRAE, como mencionado, a largura do corredor é de 4 metros em todo o traçado. Enquanto isso, a largura mínima de direito de passagem ou dos postes em relação à estrada varia entre 5 a 6 metros. Em relação ao WARDIP, nas zonas de não coincidência do traçado, o corredor terá a largura de 1 metro, 40 cm de largura de valeta e 1.20 metro de profundidade na maioria dos casos.
De acordo com a legislação nacional da Guiné-Bissau nesta área e os requisitos NAS n.º 5 (Aquisição de terrenos, restrições ao uso da terra e reassentamento involuntário) do Banco Mundial, os principais objetivos a alcançar com o PAR incluirão:
Atenuar os efeitos sociais e económicos adversos da aquisição de terras ou das restrições à sua utilização, mediante: (a) compensando rapidamente os custos de substituição das pessoas desalojadas das suas propriedades e (b) ajudando as pessoas deslocadas internamente a melhorar, ou pelo menos a restabelecer, em termos reais, os seus meios de subsistência e o seu nível de vida antes de serem deslocadas, ou pelo menos antes do início do deslocamento ou a execução do projeto, sendo a opção mais vantajosa a escolher; c) melhorar as condições de vida das pessoas pobres ou vulneráveis fisicamente deslocadas, garantindo habitação adequada, acesso e manutenção em serviços e instalações;
O Gabinete deve possuir pelo menos dez (10) anos de experiência na realização de avaliações ambientais e sociais, incluindo o desenvolvimento de Quadros de Política de Reassentamento (QPRs) e Plano de Reassentamento (PR) para projetos de desenvolvimento financiados pelo Banco Mundial.
O Gabinete deve dispor de uma equipa permanente, multidisciplinar e qualificada para a missão.
O Pessoal-chave para esta consultoria deve ser composto por
Os perfis pretendidos estão detalhados no Termo De Referência da missão
A seleção será feita com base no “método de Seleção Baseada em Qualidade e Custo (SBQC)”, conforme descrito nos procedimentos de mutuários do banco mundial edição de setembro de 2025. Para mais informações e obtenção do termo de referência, queira dirigir-se ao escritório do Projeto WARDIP-GB.
Para mais informações e obtenção do termos de referência, queira dirigir-se ao escritório do Projeto de WARDIP sito: Bairro de Brá-Penha, Bissau, ou através do email: anibaldee@gmail.com Cc: aaronerrachid@gmail.com, severianogomes72@gmail.com.
A data Limite para entrega das manifestações de interesse é até dia 18 de agosto de 2026 às 10:00 GMT
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(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
Egypt
Supporting Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance System Project
Loan No.: IBRD-91320
Assignment Title: Cost Efficiency and Sustainability Transformation Technical Assistance for Egypt Healthcare Authority
Reference No:EG-MOF-520197-CS-CQS
The Ministry of Finance has received a loan of $400M from the World Bank toward the cost of the Supporting Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance System Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include consultancy aimed for Cost Efficiency and Sustainability Transformation Technical Assistance for Egypt Healthcare Authority.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest.
The “Supporting Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance System Project” now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services.
Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (company profile, brochures, experience in similar assignments, availability of appropriate skills and resources, ... etc.).
The shortlisting criteria are:
The consultancy should demonstrate experience in healthcare cost optimization, operational transformation, revenue cycle management, managerial costing, workforce productivity analysis, administrative efficiency, sustainable finance, utilities optimization, and support-function improvement, preferably in public healthcare systems.
Where a consortium is proposed, one lead firm shall assume overall contractual accountability and shall clearly demonstrate how the expertise required across both pillars will be integrated through a unified project-management and quality-assurance approach.
The consulting team should include expertise in:
Change management, capacity building, and institutional adoption support.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the CQS method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 10.00 am to 4.00 pm – Sunday to Thursday.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below by e-mail by 30th June, 2026
Supporting Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance System Project.
Attn: Yara Gamal – Procurement Specialist.
Ministry of Finance.
Cairo – Egypt.
Tel: +2011141221444
E-mail: yara_gamal13@hotmail.com
Cost Efficiency and Sustainability Transformation Technical Assistance
Egypt Healthcare Authority (EHA)
Terms of Reference for a Cost Efficiency and Sustainability Transformation Technical Assistance Assignment
Index
Executive Summary |
Introduction and Program Overview |
Background and Strategic Context |
Work Requirements |
Scope of Work |
Key Deliverables |
Project Governance and Timeline |
Required Competencies and Qualifications of the Consultancy |
Evaluation and Selection Criteria |
Executive Summary
Egypt Healthcare Authority (EHA), the national public healthcare provider under the Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS), is leading a major transformation in Egypt’s health sector. Since its establishment, EHA has developed a network of 328 healthcare facilities, including 42 hospitals and 286 primary healthcare centers and units, delivered over 83 million cumulative health services, and reached nearly 6 million citizens. The second phase of the UHIS is being rolled out across Minya, Matrouh, Damietta, Kafr El-Sheikh, and North Sinai, with total coverage expected to exceed 18 million citizens upon completion. Nationwide rollout remains planned through 2032 in line with the phased implementation framework of the Universal Health Insurance Law.
As the system expands, ensuring financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and optimal utilization of clinical and non-clinical resources has become a strategic priority. EHA therefore seeks technical assistance, through a competitive procurement process, to design and support the initial operationalization of a Cost Efficiency and Sustainability Transformation Model that strengthens operational performance, managerial control, and financial stewardship across the provider network.
The assignment will deliver a comprehensive operational and financial gap assessment; identify major cost drivers, inefficiencies, productivity gaps, and resource leakages across healthcare facilities and central functions; review EHA’s current costing sheets and costing-data structure; develop practical workforce, performance, and cost management models; and transfer technical know-how and operational tools to EHA teams through structured capacity building. The assignment will be implemented through two integrated pillars.
Focus on optimising clinical service delivery to improve efficiency while enhancing quality of care. It will address the principal operational and cost drivers within clinical services through a structured assessment of clinical workflows, patient flow, service utilization, clinical productivity, and use of high-cost clinical resources. It will identify avoidable clinical expenditure, operational bottlenecks, non-value-added process steps, and resource leakage that affect throughput, productivity, and cost performance. It will also benchmark selected clinical performance domains against relevant good practice, strengthen managerial visibility of clinical cost drivers, review salary arrangements for the workforce in clinical areas in relation to performance, workload, productivity, and service delivery requirements, and assess revenue cycle management processes to improve financial control and reduce leakage. The expected output of Pillar A is a set of operational models, management tools, KPI frameworks, and phased implementation pathways to improve clinical workflow efficiency, service integration, patient throughput, workforce productivity, departmental accountability, and overall clinical cost efficiency. |
Focus on improving the efficiency of administrative and support functions across healthcare facilities. It will address the principal cost and performance drivers within non-clinical operations through structured review of procurement and supply chain, facility management, administrative operations, logistics, inventory management, workforce deployment, and support-service processes. It will identify inefficiencies, duplication, weak controls, avoidable overhead, and process constraints that undermine administrative efficiency and operational resilience. The pillar will assess workforce planning and performance management across non-clinical functions, develop process optimization measures, and cost reduction strategies, and define practical actions to strengthen procurement efficiency, supply chain performance, logistics control, and resource sharing across facilities. Where directly relevant to non-clinical cost control and long-term resilience, the pillar will also incorporate selected sustainable finance, utilities optimization, resource-efficiency, and sustainability-reporting measures. The expected output of Pillar B is a set of operationally actionable recommendations, management tools, KPI frameworks, and phased implementation pathways to strengthen administrative efficiency, support-function effectiveness, workforce productivity, non-clinical cost control, and broader operational sustainability across the EHA network. |
Across both pillars, the assignment shall combine structured gap assessment, root-cause analysis, evidence-based solution design, prioritized implementation planning, pilot support for selected interventions, integrated performance monitoring, and know-how transfer through capacity building of EHA teams. The intended result is a practical, scalable, and evidence-based transformation model that reduces avoidable cost, improves resource utilization, strengthens workforce and performance management, and sustains high-quality healthcare service delivery across the EHA network.
Overview of Assignment
The assignment shall be implemented over a total period of 3 months at EHA Headquarter and in one selected governorate. The assignment is intended to support EHA through diagnostics, benchmarking, analytical review, solution design, limited pilot support for selected interventions, and institutional capability transfer.
Objective
To support EHA in designing, testing, and initiating the implementation of a practical, evidence-based, and scalable Cost Efficiency and Sustainability Transformation Model that improves cost visibility, operational efficiency, workforce productivity, and institutional sustainability without compromising quality of care, patient safety, access, or continuity of service delivery.
Specific Objectives
Detailed Scope of Work
Cross-Cutting / Inception Requirements
Across the assignment, the consultancy shall:
Only a limited number of priority interventions, as agreed with EHA following the baseline phase, shall be taken forward for detailed design, pilot support, and institutionalization during the assignment period.
This pillar focuses on optimizing clinical service delivery to improve efficiency while maintaining or enhancing quality of care.
This pillar focuses on improving the efficiency, control, and sustainability of administrative and support functions across healthcare facilities.
Key Deliverables
The consultancy shall deliver concise, action-oriented technical assistance outputs and support packages rather than stand-alone reports only. All deliverables shall be subject to EHA review and validation in accordance with the agreed scope, methodology, and comments-resolution process.
All deliverables listed below shall apply to the 3-month assignment and shall be developed, validated, and operationalized at EHA Headquarters and in one selected governorate. The outputs shall also include practical recommendations and scale-up considerations for future replication across additional EHA facilities and governorates.
Deliverable 1: Inception and Integrated Diagnostic Baseline Report
A consolidated assessment report covering EHA Headquarters, relevant governorate branch structures, hospitals, and primary healthcare centers and units in the selected implementation areas. The report shall include:
Deliverable 2: Clinical Operations Cost Efficiency Diagnostic Report
Deliverable 3: Clinical KPI, Benchmarking, Dashboards, and Performance Monitoring Framework
Deliverable 4: Clinical Operations Improvement and Pilot Support Package
Deliverable 5: Revenue Cycle Management Review and Recommendations Report
Deliverable 6: Non-Clinical Operations Cost Efficiency Diagnostic Report
Deliverable 7: Non-Clinical KPI, Dashboard, Institutionalization, and Scale-Up Package
Project Governance and Timeline
A designated overall coordination focal point shall be responsible for integration across both workstreams, including methodological alignment, quality assurance, and preparation of consolidated updates for EHA.
The assignment shall be implemented over a total period of 3 months under unified governance arrangements.
Coverage: EHA Headquarters and one selected governorate.
Purpose: conduct diagnostics, validate priority interventions, develop tools and frameworks, support initial operationalization, and generate practical implementation lessons to inform broader scale-up across the EHA network.
The consultancy shall deliver coordinated outputs through two workstreams under Pillar A and Pillar B, with selected diagnostic, design, implementation-support, and capacity-building activities undertaken in parallel where appropriate. All outputs shall be subject to unified governance, validation, and reporting arrangements led by the designated overall coordination focal point.
The consultancy shall be expected to:
Contract Parameters and Payment Schedule
Item | Description |
Total Contract Duration | 3 months |
Implementation Modality | EHA Headquarters + one selected governorate |
Payments shall be made against submission and formal acceptance by EHA of the relevant milestone outputs, in accordance with the agreed workplan and contract terms.
Each milestone shall be deemed achieved only upon EHA’s written confirmation that the corresponding outputs have been satisfactorily delivered and that comments raised by EHA have been appropriately addressed.
Deliverable | Description | Timeframe | % of Total Contract |
Deliverable 1 | Inception and Integrated Diagnostic Baseline Report | End of Month 1 | 20% |
Deliverable 2 | Clinical Operations Cost Efficiency Diagnostic Report | End of Month 2 | 15% |
Deliverable 3 | Clinical KPI, Benchmarking, Dashboards, and Performance Monitoring Framework | End of Month 2 | 15% |
Deliverable 5 | Revenue Cycle Management Review and Recommendations Report | End of Month 2 | 10% |
Deliverable 6 | Non-Clinical Operations Cost Efficiency Diagnostic Report | End of Month 2 | 10% |
Deliverable 4 | Clinical Operations Improvement and Pilot Support Package | End of Month 3 | 10% |
Deliverable 7 | Non-Clinical KPI, Dashboard, Institutionalization, and Scale-Up Package | End of Month 3 | 10% |
Deliverable 8 | Capacity Building, Handover, and Replication Package | End of Month 3 | 10% |
All deliverables set out in this ToR remain applicable throughout the assignment. For administrative and payment purposes, the deliverables are grouped into milestone-based payment tranches rather than repeated as separate payment lines for each deliverable.
Potential Contract Expansion: In the event of expansion of the World Bank project, EHA may, subject to funding availability, internal approval, and applicable procurement and contracting procedures, extend the assignment to include an additional implementation period of 2 months in one additional governorate, with an estimated contract value of USD 30,000.
Required Competencies and Qualifications of the Consultancy
The consultancy should demonstrate experience in healthcare cost optimization, operational transformation, revenue cycle management, managerial costing, workforce productivity analysis, administrative efficiency, sustainable finance, utilities optimization, and support-function improvement, preferably in public healthcare systems.
Where a consortium is proposed, one lead firm shall assume overall contractual accountability and shall clearly demonstrate how the expertise required across both pillars will be integrated through a unified project-management and quality-assurance approach.
The consulting team should include expertise in:
Evaluation and Selection Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
Technical expertise and references in healthcare transformation, cost optimization, and institutional efficiency improvement | 30% |
Methodology and technical approach for delivery across Pillar A and Pillar B workstreams | 30% |
Team qualifications and capacity-building / knowledge-transfer experience | 20% |
Value for money and financial proposal | 20% |
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)
Project Name: Sindh Human Capital Investment: 1000 days Integrated Health and Population Program
Administrative Department: Health Department, Government of Sindh.
Country: Pakistan.
Assignment: Selection of Individual Consultants
Credit No. IDA72370
Project ID No: P178530
The Program Management Unit at Sindh Human Capital Investment: 1000 Days Integrated Health & Population Program invites eligible individuals to express their interest in providing the below mentioned services.
Position | Qualification | Experience |
1. Data Processing Officer No. of Position 01
Reference No. PK-SIHPP-559511-CS-INDV
| Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
|
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2. Networking Officer No. of Position 01
Reference No. PK-SIHPP-559521-CS-INDV
| Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Network Engineering, or related field. |
|
Interested individual consultants must provide: A detailed, dated and signed Curriculum Vitae highlighting qualifications and experience in carrying out similar assignments, as well as references for possible checks.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” 2020 [revised Sept 2025] (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
The Consultants will be selected in accordance with the Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Procurement Regulations of the World Bank for IPF 2020 Revised September 2025.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 10:00 to 16:00 hours local time from Monday to Friday.
The detailed Terms of References (TORs) can be obtained from the office (address given below) or can be downloaded by clicking on the link www.sihpp.gos.pk/career.php Expressions of interest (CVs and other supporting documents) must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, by mail, or by e-mail) on or before 7th July 2026 at 16:00 Hours.
Initial Contract Period shall be tentatively period of 11 months and it shall be extendable based on the performance and requirement of the project.
Program Management Unit at Sindh Human Capital Investment: 1000 Days Integrated Health & Population Program reserves the right to accept or reject any application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Project Implementation Unit -SIHPP.
Program Director (SIHPP)
Office # 201, Plot # 180-C. Al Murtaza Commercial Lane 2, Phase 8 DHA, Karachi South
Tel: 021-33406145, 021-33406360
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Project Name: Sindh Human Capital Investment: 1000 days Integrated Health and Population Program
Administrative Department: Health Department, Government of Sindh.
Country: Pakistan.
Assignment: Selection of Individual Consultants
Credit No. IDA72370
Project ID No: P178530
The Program Management Unit at Sindh Human Capital Investment: 1000 Days Integrated Health & Population Program invites eligible individuals to express their interest in providing the below mentioned services.
Position | Qualification | Experience |
1. Data Processing Officer No. of Position 01
Reference No. PK-SIHPP-559511-CS-INDV
| Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
|
|
2. Networking Officer No. of Position 01
Reference No. PK-SIHPP-559521-CS-INDV
| Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Network Engineering, or related field. |
|
Interested individual consultants must provide: A detailed, dated and signed Curriculum Vitae highlighting qualifications and experience in carrying out similar assignments, as well as references for possible checks.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” 2020 [revised Sept 2025] (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
The Consultants will be selected in accordance with the Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Procurement Regulations of the World Bank for IPF 2020 Revised September 2025.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 10:00 to 16:00 hours local time from Monday to Friday.
The detailed Terms of References (TORs) can be obtained from the office (address given below) or can be downloaded by clicking on the link www.sihpp.gos.pk/career.php Expressions of interest (CVs and other supporting documents) must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, by mail, or by e-mail) on or before 7th July 2026 at 16:00 Hours.
Initial Contract Period shall be tentatively period of 11 months and it shall be extendable based on the performance and requirement of the project.
Program Management Unit at Sindh Human Capital Investment: 1000 Days Integrated Health & Population Program reserves the right to accept or reject any application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Project Implementation Unit -SIHPP.
Program Director (SIHPP)
Office # 201, Plot # 180-C. Al Murtaza Commercial Lane 2, Phase 8 DHA, Karachi South
Tel: 021-33406145, 021-33406360
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
NAME OF PROJECT - OECS SKILLS AND INNOVATION PROJECT (SKIP)
GRANT NO.: E286
Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for an Independent Technical Assurance (ITA)
Reference No. LC-OECS COMMISSION-558060-CS-QCBS
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the OECS Skills and Innovation Project (SKIP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds to Consultancy Services for an Independent Technical Assurance (ITA).
The objectives of the consulting services (“the Services) are to provide independent, evidencebased technical validation of the existing builds (KTIP and Virtual Campus) and of the sourced EMIS DPG and its adaptation, and to provide feedback to the SDT on how to bring each platform to a regionallydeployable standard through an iterative cycle of review, recommendations, remediation, and signoff.
The OECS now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The minimum required qualifications and experience are listed in section 8.0 of the TOR below. The Qualifications and Experience of Key Experts shall not be included in the shortlisting criteria. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2023 and (‘Procurement Regulations’), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
To obtain the maximum degree of comparison among Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and facilitate the evaluation process, the EOI should be a maximum of 20 pages (including annexes) with the following information included below. Any pages exceeding this limit will not be considered for evaluation or shortlisting.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should clearly indicate whether the association is a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all partners shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 08:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (0830 to 1630 hours).
Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States
OECS Skills and Innovation Projects
P.O. Box 179
Morne Fortune
Castries
Saint Lucia
TEL: +1 758-455-6349/68
E-mail: procurement@oecs.int
An electronic copy of the Expressions of Interest must be sent by July 16, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. to:
Yasmine Anatole, Procurement Officer
At the following email address:
procurementbids@oecs.int
copied to: skip@oecs.int
The email submissions should include the Firm's name and address and shall be clearly marked in the subject line as “Expression of Interest – Consultancy Services for an Independent Technical Assurance (ITA).”
The Terms of Reference for the Submission of Expressions of Interest for this consultancy are provided below.
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR AN INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL ASSURANCE (ITA) FOR THE OECS SKILLS AND INNOVATION PROJECT (SKIP)
Terms of Reference
Independent Technical Assurance (ITA)
Consultancy
Technical Assurance and Iterative Validation of the KTIP, OECS Virtual Campus, and Regionally-Interoperable Post-Secondary EMIS Architecture under the OECS Skills and Innovation Project (SKIP)
Revised draft v 6— 22 June 2026
1. Background and Project Context
The OECS Skills and Innovation Project (SKIP) is a World Bank–financed regional operation implemented by the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission and the participating OECS Member States of Grenada and Saint Lucia. The Project’s Development Objective (PDO) is to enhance youth transversal and advanced technical skills, strengthen regional collaboration in post-secondary education, and foster collaborative innovation across the OECS Member States.
The OECS SKIP is structured around four components:
Component 1 is designed to generate regional platforms, standards, and systems that benefit all nine OECS Member States and create economies of scale that individual countries cannot efficiently achieve on their own. Key activities under Component 1 include: (i) development of a regional strategic framework for postsecondary education; (ii) common learning standards and assessment tools for priority skills; (iii) harmonised standards for postsecondary faculty and institutional leadership; (iv) the OECS Virtual Campus; (v) the Knowledge, Technology and Innovation Platform (KTIP); and (vi) a regionally interoperable postsecondary Education Management Information System (EMIS) architecture.
1.1 Current state of the three Component 1 platforms
The three platforms that fall within the scope of this assignment are at materially different stages and follow materially different delivery models. The Independent Technical Assurance (ITA) Consultancy’s engagement is calibrated to those differences.
Across all three platforms, a prior technical assessment confirmed the viability of the chosen delivery approach but identified material risks related to scalability and performance at the regional level; integration across heterogeneous systems; production readiness; data governance and crosscountry compliance; and capacity constraints and longterm sustainability.
To mitigate these risks, the OECS Commission will engage a suitably qualified firm to serve as an Independent Technical Assurance Consultancy (ITA), providing independent technical assurance and certification across the lifecycle stages relevant to each platform, operating under the iterative reviewandvalidation model set out in Section 4.
Independence is a foundational requirement. The credibility of the ITA’s findings depends on a firm distinction between the ITA’s assurance role and the SDT’s development role. The ITA reviews and validates; the SDT implements. The ITA’s recommendations should specify what must be remediated and to what standard, with the implementation approach reserved for the SDT. This distinction, set out in detail in Section 4.1, Section 7, and Section 10, is foundational to the assignment and is nonnegotiable.
2. Objective and Role of the ITA
The objective of this assignment is to provide independent, evidencebased technical validation of the existing builds (KTIP and Virtual Campus) and of the sourced EMIS DPG and its adaptation, and to provide feedback to the SDT on how to bring each platform to a regionallydeployable standard through an iterative cycle of review, recommendations, remediation, and signoff.
2.1 Consolidated role description
The ITA shall act as a technical assurance and function across the full lifecycle of the three Component 1 platforms. The role comprises six discrete functions, all of which are exercised iteratively across the validation gates set out in Section 4.2:
This role description is the single, limited-scope document detailing the ITA’s functions. Subsequent sections elaborate the operational mechanics (Section 4), the phased activities (Section 5), and the institutional arrangements that support the role (Section 7).
3. Scope of Work
3.1 Platforms covered
The ITA shall provide technical assurance across the three SKIP Component 1 platforms and their integrations:
3.2 Differentiated assurance pathway by platform
Given the different starting positions of the three platforms, the ITA shall apply a differentiated assurance pathway, agreed in the Inception Report (D1). The pathways are articulated below; while KTIP and the Virtual Campus follow the same gate sequence, the substantive content of the review at each gate differs due to their distinct architectures and codebases.
Platform | Starting Position | ITA Pathway |
KTIP | Existing SDT build, ~80% complete. | Baseline audit of existing KTIP build → Recommendations → SDT remediation → ITA revalidation & signoff → Predeployment certification → GoLive → Postdeployment review. |
Virtual Campus (LearnBoard) | Existing SDT build, ~80% complete. | Baseline audit of existing Virtual Campus build against the approved Mobile Specification and target architecture → Recommendations → SDT remediation → ITA revalidation & signoff → Predeployment certification → GoLive → Postdeployment review. |
Regional EMIS | To be sourced as a Digital Public Good (DPG); adaptation by SDT and partners. | DPG suitability & compliance validation → Recommendations on adaptation scope → SDT adaptation → ITA revalidation & signoff → Predeployment certification → GoLive → Postdeployment review. |
The ITA’s role is to validate existing or sourced builds and to certify that successive remediation cycles have brought the three platforms to the required standard.
3.3 Integration scope- to ensure proper scope integration across the platforms, the ITA will seek to:
3.4 Assessment Dimensions: The ITA will undertake relevant assessments as follows:
A. Platform-Level
B. Documentation
The ITA shall assess the completeness, accuracy, and usability of technical and operational documentation associated with each platform, including:
Documentation completeness is assessed at the G2 Build Completion gate (Section 4.2), not at predeployment, so that any gaps identified can be remediated alongside other build issues.
C. DPG-Specific (EMIS only)
For the regional interoperable EMIS, the ITA shall review and assess:
D. Ecosystem-Level (System-of-Systems)
4. Technical Assurance Framework
4.1 Iterative ReviewandValidation Cycle
The ITA shall operate under an iterative reviewandvalidation cycle, applied on a per-platform basis. Each cycle consists of four steps and is the unit on which RBF approval for expenditures for the next tranche of activities proposed by the RPIU is structured:
Step 1 — Review. The ITA reviews the existing build (KTIP, Virtual Campus) or the sourced DPG and its adaptation (EMIS) against the agreed criteria for the cycle.
Step 2 — Recommendations. The ITA issues written recommendations to the SDT. Recommendations shall be scoped at the level of what must be remediated and to what standard, with clear acceptance criteria.
Step 3 — SDT implementation and testing. The SDT implements the recommendations and conducts its own internal testing. The SDT shall submit to the ITA a remediation evidence pack documenting the changes made, the testing performed, and the results obtained.
Step 4 — Revalidation and signoff. The ITA revalidates the platform against the acceptance criteria stated in its recommendations. Where the criteria are met, the ITA issues a written signoff for the build phase, thereby triggering approval of expenditures for the corresponding RBF tranche of RPIU activities. Where criteria are not met, the cycle returns to Step 2 with revised or supplementary recommendations.
Cycles are platformspecific. KTIP, the Virtual Campus, and the EMIS may proceed through their cycles in parallel or in different sequences, as agreed in the Inception Report.
Decoupling ITA fees from SDT performance. The ITA’s entitlement to its own contractual fees is determined by the delivery of each ITA deliverable (Section 6), not by whether the SDT achieves a positive signoff in any given cycle. A Remediation Required determination represents a completed and payable piece of ITA work as much as a Validated determination does. This separation is critical to the integrity of the assignment: the ITA’s fees must not depend on the speed or quality of the SDT’s remediation, since such dependence would create a structural incentive to issue premature positive signoffs. RBF approval of expenditures for the tranche of activities is to the RPIU, on the strength of ITA signoff; the ITA itself is paid on the OECS Commission’s acceptance of its determinations and reports per Section 6.
4.2 Validation Gates
Each platform progresses through a sequence of validation gates. The gates are eventbased: a gate is triggered when the SDT submits the corresponding deliverable package, not on a fixed calendar date. A mapping of the milestones and key dates will be presented during the inception meeting. The gates and their applicability per platform are as follows:
Gate | Trigger | Deliverable from SDT | ITA Role | Outcome on Sign-off |
G1 — Baseline / DPG Validation
| SDT presents the current build status pack (KTIP, VC) or DPG suitability assessment and adaptation plan (EMIS) at the point of ITA engagement. | Build status pack documenting work completed to date (KTIP, VC); DPG suitability assessment and adaptation plan (EMIS). | Review and acknowledge the baseline; confirm that the scope, architecture, and DPG positioning are consistent with the SKIP requirements, as documented in the project documents; record any observations to inform subsequent gates. | Baseline of record established. Expenditures for Tranche 1 of activities proposed by the RPIU are approved. |
G2 — Architecture Lock-in & Pilot Validation | SDT submits an integrated build with pilot deployment in selected institutions across lead Member States, supported by load-testing evidence and pilot monitoring data. | Integrated build with technical and operational documentation; architecture specification proposed for lock-in; security, performance and load-testing results against agreed thresholds; pilot deployment in selected institutions with monitoring data over an agreed observation window; user acceptance testing outcomes from pilot sites. | Review, recommend, re-validate. Confirm architecture is fit for regional deployment and may be locked in; verify load and performance behaviour under realistic institutional conditions; certify pilot outcomes against acceptance criteria. | Architecture locked in. Expenditures for Tranche 2 of activities proposed by the RPIU are approved. |
G3 — Regional Go-Live & Post-Deployment | SDT submits the regional innovations deployment plan and proceeds with rollout across Member States. | Regional deployment evidence across the nine Member States; post-deployment monitoring data; operational handover documentation; sustainability and support arrangements. | Validate regional innovation deployment, conduct a final audit, and issue sustainability recommendations. | Regional go-live certified. Expenditures for the final tranche of activities proposed by the RPIU are approved. |
Within each gate, the fourstep iterative cycle (Section 4.1) may be repeated as many times as is necessary for the platform to meet the acceptance criteria. The ITA shall not artificially compress the cycle, but recommendations and revalidations shall be issued within the timeliness windows set out in Section 4.3.
ITA mobilisation timing. Given that KTIP and the Virtual Campus are at approximately 80% completion, ITA mobilisation must take place as soon as practicable following procurement, and shall not be deferred to align with the EMIS DPG sourcing timeline. The OECS Commission RPIU shall ensure that the procurement schedule supports mobilisation in time for the first G1 baseline audit of KTIP and the Virtual Campus. Where ITA mobilisation cannot be completed in time for an applicable gate, the OECS Commission RPIU shall document the gap and either (a) defer the affected gate or (b) authorise SDT continuation under a documented risk acceptance, with ITA retrospective review at the next gate.
4.3 Decision Authority and Timeliness
At each validation point within a gate, the ITA shall issue one of the following determinations:
Review turnaround. The ITA shall issue its determination within 10 working days of receipt of the complete deliverable package or remediation evidence pack from the SDT. Where the ITA requires further information, the 10workingday clock pauses upon issuance of a written information request and resumes upon receipt. The SDT shall respond to ITA information requests within 5 working days. The OECS Commission recognises that the SDT operates as a volunteer regional network, and prolonged review periods materially affect the SDT’s ability to maintain delivery momentum.
Recommendations specificity. Each recommendation issued by the ITA shall include: (i) a clear statement of the issue identified; (ii) the standard or criterion that is not met; (iii) the acceptance criteria that the SDT’s remediation must satisfy; and (iv) the evidence required from the SDT to support revalidation. The ITA shall not issue findings that are nonspecific, that prescribe a particular implementation approach, or that require openended further review.
Dispute resolution. Where the OECS Commission RPIU or the SDT documents a goodfaith technical disagreement with a Remediation Required or Critical Issues determination, the RPIU may, with World Bank concurrence, refer the matter to an independent technical panel for a binding second opinion. The panel shall comprise three subjectmatter experts who have not previously been engaged on the Project, jointly nominated by the OECS Commission and the World Bank. The cost of the panel shall be borne by the Project. This mechanism does not extend to findings issued under the Escalation Protocol (Sec. 7.5).
5. Phased Activities
5.1 Inception, Baseline Audits, and DPG Validation
On mobilisation, and applied per platform, the ITA shall:
5.2 Iterative Review and Remediation Oversight
During the buildcompletion and integration stages, the ITA shall, per platform:
5.3 Testing, Validation, and Quality Assurance
Minimum benchmarks (to be refined at inception):
5.4 Data Governance and DPI Readiness
5.5 PreDeployment Certification and GoLive
No deployment shall proceed without ITA certification.
5.6 PostDeployment and Scale Readiness
6. Deliverables and Payment Structure
Each substantive deliverable is delivered per platform: KTIP, OECS Virtual Campus, and Regional Post-Secondary EMIS. The payment share for D2 through D6 is split across the three platforms, so that the ITA’s entitlement under any deliverable is contingent on completion of that deliverable for each platform to which it applies. D1 (Inception) and D5 (Final Audit) are single combined deliverables across all three platforms.
The ITA is paid for delivering its own determinations and reports. The ITA is not paid contingent on the SDT achieving a Validated outcome: a properlyissued Remediation Required or Critical Issues determination is a delivered piece of ITA work and is payable on the same basis as a Validated (or Validated with Recommendations) determination. Conversely, approval of expenditures for the RBF tranche of activities proposed by the RPIU is contingent on the ITA’s Validated or Validated with Recommendations signoff for the corresponding gate.
Ref | Deliverable | Description | Per Platform Share | Total Share |
D1 | Inception Report and Workplan | Single combined report covering KTIP, Virtual Campus, and EMIS: audit framework, scope confirmation, per-platform pathway, pilot scope and load-testing thresholds for G2, risk register, review schedule. | — | 10% |
D2a | G1 Baseline Validation Report — KTIP | Baseline audit of the existing KTIP build with determination per Sec. 4.3 and recommendations register. | 5% | — |
D2b | G1 Baseline Validation Report — Virtual Campus | Baseline audit of the existing Virtual Campus build with determination per Sec. 4.3 and recommendations register. | 5% | — |
D2c | G1 DPG & Adaptation Validation Report — EMIS | Validation of the DPG suitability assessment and the proposed adaptation scope with determination and recommendations register. | 5% | D2 sub-total: 15% |
D3a | G2 Architecture Lock-in & Pilot Validation Report — KTIP | Per-cycle audit reports across the G2 review-and-validation cycle: architecture review, load and performance testing review, security and UAT outcomes, pilot deployment validation across selected institutions, recommendations register, SDT remediation responses, re-validation outcome, sign-off determination, and architecture lock-in certification. This triggers the approval of SDT KTIP expenditures for tranche 2 activities. | 13.33% | — |
D3b | G2 Architecture Lock-in & Pilot Validation Report — Virtual Campus | Per-cycle audit reports across the G2 review-and-validation cycle: architecture review, load and performance testing review, security and UAT outcomes, pilot deployment validation across selected institutions, recommendations register, SDT remediation responses, re-validation outcome, sign-off determination, and architecture lock-in certification. This triggers the approval of SDT Virtual Campus expenditures for tranche 2 activities.
| 13.33% | — |
D3c | G2 Architecture Lock-in & Pilot Validation Report — EMIS | Per-cycle audit reports across the G2 review-and-validation cycle: architecture review, load and performance testing review, security and UAT outcomes, pilot deployment validation across selected institutions, recommendations register, SDT remediation responses, re-validation outcome, sign-off determination, and architecture lock-in certification. This triggers the approval of SDT EMIS expenditures for tranche 2 activities. | 13.34% | D3 sub-total: 40% |
D4a | G3 Regional Go-Live & Post-Deployment Report — KTIP | Go / Conditional Go / No-Go certification for regional rollout; post-deployment stability and adoption findings; sustainability recommendations for KTIP. This triggers the approval of SDT KTIP expenditures for the final tranche.
| 8.33% | — |
D4b | G3 Regional Go-Live & Post-Deployment Report — Virtual Campus | Go / Conditional Go / No-Go certification for regional rollout; post-deployment stability and adoption findings; sustainability recommendations for Virtual Campus. This triggers the approval of SDT Virtual Campus expenditure for the final tranche.
| 8.33% | — |
D4c | G3 Regional Go-Live & Post-Deployment Report — EMIS | Go / Conditional Go / No-Go certification for regional rollout; post-deployment stability and adoption findings; sustainability recommendations for EMIS. This triggers the approval of SDT EMIS expenditures for the final tranche.
| 8.34% | D4 sub-total: 25% |
D5 | Final Audit Report | Single combined report across KTIP, Virtual Campus, and EMIS: scale readiness and sustainability recommendations across the regional deployment. | — | 10% |
Total contract value: 100%, comprising D1 (10%) + D2 (15%) + D3 (40%) + D4 (25%) + D5 (10%). The per-platform structure ensures that the ITA's payments are tied to completion of work on each named platform, rather than to a single global completion event that could be dominated by the slowest platform.
All deliverables shall be submitted in English using both Word and PDF formats.
7. Reporting and Institutional Arrangements
7.1 Reporting Line: The ITA shall report to the OECS Commission through the reporting line confirmed by the OECS Commission prior to contract effectiveness. The reporting arrangement shall preserve the ITA’s independence from the SDT and from any other unit of the OECS Commission whose work is subject to audit. For daytoday coordination, the ITA shall liaise with the RPIU Project Manager and/or the relevant Technical Specialists. The ITA reports to the Director General or his designee, who shall be confirmed in writing by the OECS Commission prior to the issuance of the request for proposals.
7.2 Independence and NonInterference: The ITA operates as an independent function. OECS Commission leadership commits to ensuring the ITA’s independence is protected and that no impediment is placed on the ITA’s access or on the integrity of its findings.
7.3 Constructive Engagement with the SDT: The iterative reviewandvalidation model requires the ITA to engage constructively with the SDT throughout each cycle. The ITA shall: (i) issue recommendations that are clear, specific, and actionable; (ii) make itself available for technical clarification discussions on the meaning and scope of its recommendations, without prescribing implementation; (iii) share draft determinations with the SDT before finalising, to allow opportunity to respond to or clarify factual matters; and (iv) maintain a working relationship oriented toward bringing each platform to the required standard. This constructive engagement does not affect independence; final conclusions, recommendations, and signoff determinations remain the ITA’s sole determination.
7.4 World Bank Interface: The ITA’s deliverables shall be submitted simultaneously to the OECS Commission and to the World Bank task team. The ITA may be requested to participate in project implementation support missions, midterm reviews, or technical briefings organised by the World Bank. Coordination on such requests shall be managed through the RPIU.
7.5 Escalation Protocol: If the ITA identifies a finding that poses a significant risk to the Project, including serious technical failure, system instability, security breaches or vulnerability, material deviation from approved design, data integrity breaches or risks, or misuse of project resources, the ITA shall notify the senior officer to whom it reports (Sec. 7.1) in writing within 5 working days. The OECS Commission shall acknowledge and advise on next steps within 5 working days. The SDT lead shall be notified at the same time as the senior officer to enable a timely operational response. The World Bank shall be informed within the same 5workingday window, accompanied by a brief contextual note from the OECS Commission RPIU where the RPIU determines such context is necessary for accurate interpretation of the finding. The provision of an RPIU contextual note shall not delay World Bank notification beyond 5 working days.
7.6 Access and Cooperation: OECS Commission staff and consultants, including members of the inhouse development team (i.e. SDT), are required to cooperate fully with the ITA and to provide timely access to all documentation, source code, test environments, development records, and personnel reasonably requested. As far as practicable, the OECS Commission shall invite the ITA to relevant technical meetings specific to design reviews, sprint reviews, testing sessions, and demonstrations. The ITA shall be granted readonly access to the inhouse team’s source code repositories, architecture documentation, test environments and logs, deployment pipelines, project management tools, and documentation repositories. The Project Manager in the RPIU shall respond to ITA information requests within 5 working days.
8. Qualifications and Staffing
The assignment shall be delivered by a firm. Individual consultancy arrangements are not permitted, in line with World Bank requirements for the assignment. The firm shall mobilise the key expert team set out in Section 8.2 and shall meet the firmlevel experience requirements set out in Section 8.1.
8.1 Firm-level qualifications and experience
The firm or consortium shall demonstrate the following at the proposal stage:
8.2 Key experts required
The firm shall propose the following five key expert positions. Each position must be filled by a separate qualified individual. The Team Leader shall be clearly identified throughout the proposal as the firm’s single named accountable individual for the assignment.
Team Leader / Senior Technical Auditor
The Team Leader is the firm’s single named accountable individual for the assignment, the primary author of the Inception Report (D1), the Final Audit Report (D7), and all gate signoff determinations, and the principal interlocutor with the OECS Commission and the World Bank.
Systems Architect / Integration Specialist
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Specialist
Testing and Quality Assurance Specialist
Digital Public Goods and EMIS Specialist
9. Duration and Level of Effort
The assignment is expected to commence in Q3 2026, subject to confirmation of the procurement schedule prior to the issuance of the request for proposals. Given that KTIP and the Virtual Campus are at approximately 80% completion, the procurement and mobilisation schedule shall be designed to support ITA mobilisation in time for the first G1 baseline audit, and a target mobilisation date shall be confirmed by the OECS Commission RPIU when issuing the request for proposals.
Total assignment duration is estimated at approximately 18 months from contract effectiveness, covering the iterative cycles, predeployment certification, and postdeployment stabilisation across all three platforms. Engagement on KTIP and the Virtual Campus shall conclude as each completes its postdeployment stabilisation gate; engagement on EMIS shall continue through its DPG adaptation, pilot, and stabilisation gates.
Total estimated level of effort (LOE) is approximately 110 to 130 working days. “Level of effort” refers to the total number of professional working days, aggregated across the firm’s key experts, that the firm is expected to expend in delivering the assignment. The LOE is not continuous: engagement is concentrated around platformspecific gates, iterative review cycles, testing phases, and reporting dates. The indicative LOE distribution is as follows:
Component | Indicative LOE (days) | Basis |
Inception, baseline audits (KTIP, VC), DPG validation (EMIS) | 20–25 | Three platforms: two baseline audits of existing builds and one DPG suitability validation |
Iterative reviewandvalidation cycles | 35–40 | Multiple cycles per platform; expected 2 cycles per platform between G1 and G3 |
Testing, validation, and security clearance | 20–25 | All three platforms |
Predeployment certification and golive | 15–20 | Perplatform Go / NoGo decisions |
Postdeployment monitoring and final audit | 20–20 | Stabilisation review and scaling recommendations |
A detailed work plan, with the Level of Effort broken down by platform, by gate, and by expected number of cycles, shall be finalised in the Inception Report (D1) within 10 working days of contract effectiveness.
10. Ethical Standards, Independence, and Confidentiality
The ITA shall at all times:
Conflict of Interest Declaration. All members of the ITA team must submit a signed conflictofinterest declaration before the contract takes effect. Any new conflict arising during the assignment must be disclosed within five (5) working days.
11. Intellectual Property
All reports, audit plans, assessment notes, tools, checklists, and other materials produced under this assignment shall be the exclusive property of the OECS Commission. The ITA shall deliver copies of all working documentation upon request and upon contract completion. The ITA shall not retain, publish, or use these materials without prior written consent from the OECS Commission.
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Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI)
For
Individual Consultant Service as Project Executive and Coordinator (Implementation of Common Activities of NBR & Coordination of Overall Project Implementation)
Assignment Title: Providing Individual Consultant Service as Project Executive and Coordinator (Implementation of Common Activities of NBR & Coordination of Overall Project Implementation) for Strengthening Domestic Revenue Mobilization Project (SDRMP).
Reference Number: SDRM/PIU/S-1
1. The Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (GOB) has received financing from the World Bank for implementing Strengthening Domestic Revenue Mobilization Project (SDRMP), a part of Strengthening Institutions for Transparency and Accountability (SITA).
2. The Project Executive and Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring effective overall management and coordination of the SDRM Project under the direct supervision of the Project Director, with primary focus on facilitating common activities related to Income Tax, VAT and Customs administration. The broad scope of consulting services ("the Services") includes but not limited to carrying out following in the project:
3. The expected date for commencement of the services is 15 August, 2026 and the tentative duration of the entire assignment is about 24 (Twenty-four) man-months. Detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) and other information will be available upon request from the address provided below either through email or in person. The TOR can be found at www.nbr.gov.bd.
4. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) under Internal Resources Division, Ministry of Finance, Government of Bangladesh now invites eligible individuals to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested individual should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services.
The selection criteria are:
Area | Requirement |
Academic Qualification | Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, or any other relevant discipline. |
General Experience | More than 15 years of professional experience in public sector and/or related fields, of which at least 8 years must be in public sector project implementation. |
Specific Experience | Experience in working with various government and non-government agencies and development partners. Demonstrated experience in coordinating with ERD, IMED, Planning Commission, and Finance Division. Familiarity with GoB project cycle management including PC-1/TAPP/DPP preparation, revision, and reporting to IMED and Planning Commission. Experience in managing or coordinating World Bank-financed projects or projects supported by ADB, IMF, UNDP, JICA or other development partners will be given preference. |
Technical Knowledge | Familiarity with ICT project coordination, procurement processes, training management, monitoring and evaluation, and public sector project administration. Knowledge of PSC/PIC meeting management, agenda preparation, and minute-writing. Understanding of GoB financial rules, procurement regulations (PPA/PPR), and World Bank procurement and disbursement procedures. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). |
Language and Communication | Excellent written and oral communication skills in both Bangla and English, with ability to prepare clear technical and management documents. |
5. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (February 2025, Sixth Edition) setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
6. A Consultant will be selected following the Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (February 2025, Sixth Edition). Shortlisting will be done based on qualifications and experience relevant to the assignment.
7. Interested consultants are invited to submit their Expression of Interest along with updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) demonstrating their qualifications and experience relevant to the assignment. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (09:00 AM to 04:00 PM Bangladesh Standard Time).
8. The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Expression of Interest (EOI/ EOIs) without assigning any reason.
9. Consultants shall not be under suspension or debarment by the World Bank.
10. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form (in person, by mail, or by email) to the address below by 01:00 PM (Bangladesh Standard Time), 21st July, 2026.
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Request for Proposal Information Systems (Design, Supply and Installation)
Purchaser : Ministry of Finance & Development Planning
Project : Governance Reform and Accountability (GREAT) Project
Contract title : Supply, Installation, Configuration, and Commissioning of the National Data
Center and Shared Digital Infrastructure
Country : Liberia
Credit No. : P177478
RFP No. : LR-MFDP-556735-NC-RFP
Issued on : 29 June 2026
A/C Title: GREAT A/C Number: 6102158572 Bank: EcoBank Liberia Limited SWIFT: ECOCLRLM |
Jim-ngormoh A. Kamara
Project Implementation Team Lead
Ministry of Finance & Development Planning (MFDP)
Governance Reform and Accountability Transformation (GREAT) Project 8th Floor, Project Implementation Team (PIT)
Office of the Deputy Minister for Economic Management
Broad & Mechlin Street, Monrovia, Liberia Cell#: +231 777638969
Emails: jkamara@mfdp.gov.lr
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|---|---|---|---|
| Fadhil Mohammad Matar ahmed | AE | United Arab Emirates | Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent |
| Antony Farrington | GB | United Arab Emirates | Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent |
| Suman Biswas Mrityunjoy bisaws | IN | United Arab Emirates | Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent |
| Nasir Wahab Abdul wahab | IN | United Arab Emirates | Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent |