REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
Egypt
Supporting Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance System Project
Loan No.: IBRD-91320
Assignment Title: Contracting with a consultancy firm for the provision of technical assistance to develop GAHAR's E-learning platform
Reference No:EG-MOF-545938-CS-QBS
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 Contracting with a consultancy firm for the provision of technical assistance to develop GAHAR's E-learning platform
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 requested qualifications are:
Note: Experience in medical or nursing education is not required. The consultant will be provided with all technical medical content
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 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 QBS 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
Term of Reference (TOR)
GAHAR E – Learning Academy
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 design and execution of a comprehensive GAHAR E- Learning Academy platform with Content Development: Develop the content for the e-learning materials in alignment with the identified learning objectives. for the General Authority for Healthcare Accreditation and Regulation –GAHAR through partnership with a reputable national organization.
GAHAR was established under Law No. 2 for the year 2018 pertaining to the Universal Health Insurance system.
GAHAR is responsible of ensuring the quality of the healthcare services, and its continuous improvement; regulating the healthcare sector according to quality standards; accrediting the healthcare facilities according to these standards; and ensuring the sustainability of its implementation through regular monitoring., strongly rooted in its independence, which is stipulated by law. GAHAR is an independent authority Under the general and direct supervision of his Excellency, President of Egypt, Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi
GAHAR is mandated with the regulations, accreditation, rigorous monitoring and oversight of the healthcare facilities. it aims at attaining the best standardized quality for health throughout all healthcare facilities; Hospitals, pharmacies, clinics, and other healthcare facilities as defined in point 15 of article one in the law number two for year 2018. GAHAR's strategy has identified its mission in two main blocks: Excellence and Distinction, in pursuit to put Egypt on the edge of a new era for health care.
GAHAR handbooks are the guiding tool for healthcare facilities and surveyors, on GAHAR’ standards for accreditation and requirements for registration. To ensure its conformity with the best international practices, GAHAR applies to attain accreditation for its standards from the International Society for Quality in Healthcare –ISQua’. Till now, GAHAR has issued the following accreditation ‘handbooks:
GAHAR Mission:
Commitment to ensuring the quality of healthcare services and its continuous improvement in the Arab Republic of Egypt, and affirming trust in its outcomes at national, regional, and international levels through issuance and development of internationally recognized national quality standards, supporting their implementation, accrediting healthcare facilities accordingly, and continuous monitoring; to achieve excellence and sustainability.
GAHAR vision:
To be a pioneering national authority, well-recognized regionally and internationally in ensuring the quality of healthcare services and its sustainability.
GAHAR training center:
In alignment with the General Authority for Healthcare Accreditation and Regulations (GAHAR) mission to promote a culture of quality, and in partnership with healthcare service providers in Egypt, GAHAR is committed to raising community awareness of patient safety, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within healthcare facilities, and preparing these facilities to implement healthcare quality standards to achieve accreditation and join the Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS). To support these efforts, GAHAR has established a training center accredited by the Central Agency for Organization and Administration and the Egyptian Health Council.
The center aims to empower professionals and facilities to:
GAHAR certification
GAHAR EGYCAP (Egyptian Certified Accreditation Professional)
2. Project Goal And Objectives
2.1. Overall Goal
The overall goal of this assignment is to establish the "GAHAR E-Learning Academy," a high-quality, accessible, and sustainable digital education platform. The Academy will serve as the central hub for training healthcare professionals in Egypt on GAHAR's quality and accreditation standards, patient safety, and continuous improvement principles, supporting the national Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS).
2.2. Specific Objectives
The specific objectives of this consultancy are to:
3. Target Audience
The primary target audiences for the E-Learning Academy include:
5. Scope Of Work
The consultant shall be responsible for all activities, personnel, and resources required to deliver the E-Learning Academy. The scope is divided into two main components.
GAHAR's Role in Content: For all content-related tasks, GAHAR will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME). GAHAR will provide all technical source materials, accreditation handbooks, case study information, and raw data. The consultant is responsible for transforming this technical information into engaging e-learning experiences.
Component 1: E-Learning Platform Development
The consultant shall design, develop, test, and deploy a robust and scalable Learning Management System (LMS) with the following functional requirements:
Component 2: E-Learning Content Production
The consultant shall work with GAHAR SMEs to perform the instructional design and multimedia production for the curriculum.
7. Component 2: E-Learning Content Production - Overview:
Placeholder Curriculum: The consultant shall base their proposals on developing the following initial curriculum. The final list and topics will be confirmed during the project's inception phase.
8. Component 2: E-Learning Content Production – Structure details:
2.1-Multimedia Content
Format | Purpose |
Training Material | Modules and media assets as per the GAHAR curriculum (provided by GAHAR) |
Instructor Videos | GAHAR-accredited experts explaining key concepts |
Interactive Slideshows | Accreditation checklists, patient safety modules |
Simulations/Case Studies | Real-world quality improvement and safety scenarios, their material developed by GAHAR |
2.2Assessment Tools
Tool Type | Description |
Formative Quizzes | Embedded in each module, auto graded |
Summative Exams | Required for certification, timed and randomized questions |
Assignments | Uploaded through portal, reviewed by moderators or course leads |
2.3. Text-Based Content
Format | Purpose |
Reading Packets | GAHAR standards for hospitals, labs, primary care, etc. |
Discussion Prompts | Encourage critical thinking and peer exchange |
2.4- Engagement and Communication Tools
Feature | Functionality |
Discussion Forums | Peer-to-peer and expert-to-peer interaction |
Chat with Experts | Integrated secure live chat and scheduled QandA sessions |
Notifications and Emails | System-generated reminders, announcements and deadlines via email/SMS |
9. Platform technical specifications:
1-Web site development , Technical features ;
10. Project Deliverables and Timeline
The expected duration of the assignment shall be six (6.5) calendar months from the contract commencement date, equivalent to approximately 26 weeks. The implementation shall follow an accelerated approach, with platform development, instructional design and multimedia production undertaken through coordinated parallel workstreams.
GAHAR shall provide one consolidated set of comments within five (5) working days of receiving each deliverable. The Consultant shall address the comments and resubmit the revised deliverable within a maximum of five (5) working days, unless the requested changes constitute a material change to the approved scope.
Project Phase | # | Deliverable | Main Contents and Acceptance Requirements | Timeline from Contract Commencement Date | Payment |
Phase 1: Inception and Requirements Validation | D1 | Inception Report and Detailed Implementation Plan | Confirmed requirements and scope; implementation methodology; detailed work plan; governance arrangements; stakeholder map; RACI matrix; risk register; content inventory; multimedia production plan; dependency register; QA plan; and deliverable acceptance criteria. | Execution: Weeks 1-2 | 10% |
Phase 1: Solution and Content Design | D2 | Technical Design, UI/UX and Instructional Design Package | System architecture; technology stack; database and integration design; security and data-protection plan; hosting, backup and migration strategy; bilingual web and mobile prototypes; instructional-design framework; module structure; assessment approach; and representative course blueprint. | Execution: Weeks 2-5 | 15% |
Phase 2: Alpha Development and Content Pre-production | D3 | Alpha Platform and Content-Production Package | Functional alpha platform covering principal learner, trainer and administrator journeys; user and role management; initial course-management features; approved storyboards and scripts for the eight modules; draft assessment banks; and representative samples of the instructor-video, animation and motion-graphic formats. | Execution: Weeks 5-10 | 20% |
Phase 2: Full Development, Content Production and Pilot | D4 | Pilot-Ready Beta Platform, Draft Content and Pilot Report | Pilot-ready web platform and mobile applications; administration portal; assessments; analytics; notifications; communication tools; payment integrations in sandbox mode; AI-enabled functionality; draft SCORM modules and multimedia content; internal QA; pilot testing with 20-30 users; defect log; pilot report; and corrective-action plan. | Execution: Weeks 9-17 | 25% |
Phase 3: Finalization and Production Launch | D5 | Final Multimedia Content and Production Platform | Final approved content for all eight modules; 12 instructor videos; six animation videos; six motion-graphic videos; quizzes and final examination; fully tested production platform; completed integrations; analytics dashboard; backup and recovery arrangements; performance and security testing; mobile applications submitted to the relevant application stores; approved UAT results; and production launch. | Execution: Weeks 18-22 | 20% |
Phase 4: Stabilization, Training and Handover | D6 | Stabilization, Training, Handover and Final Report | Post-launch monitoring; correction of stabilization defects; two-day training for GAHAR staff; source code and repositories; database and configuration files; deployment scripts; technical, administrator and user manuals; system credentials; hosting and licensing records; maintenance and migration guidance; final report; and formal handover certificate. | Execution: Weeks 22-24 | 10% |
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| Total |
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| 100% |
11. Gahar's Responsibilities
GAHAR will provide the following to support the consultant:
12. Consultant Qualifications
The consultant must demonstrate the following qualifications:
Note: Experience in medical or nursing education is not required. The consultant will be provided with all technical medical content.
13. Evaluation Criteria
The Technical Proposal will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Criteria | Max. Points |
1. Consultant’s General Experience (30 points) | |
1.1. Experience in developing scalable e-learning platforms (LMS). | 15 |
1.2. Experience in instructional design and multimedia content production for e-learning. | 15 |
2. Technical Approach and Methodology (30 points) | |
2.1. Clarity and feasibility of the proposed approach for platform development (Component 1). | 15 |
2.2. Quality of the proposed methodology for content production and instructional design (Component 2). | 15 |
3. Qualifications of Key Personnel (40 points) | |
3.1. Project Manager | 10 |
3.2. Lead Instructional Designer | 10 |
3.3. Lead Developer / Tech Lead | 10 |
3.4. Lead Media Producer | 10 |
Total Technical Score | 100 |
Notes:
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
Uzbekistan Digital Inclusion Project
Credit No: 7425-UZ
Assignment title: Consulting services for international PR and media outreach campaign for IT Park Uzbekistan
Reference No.: UZ-DIP-560847-CS-CQS
The Republic of Uzbekistan (hereinafter referred to as the “Borrower”) has applied for financing from the International Development Association (IDA) (hereinafter referred to as the “Bank”) in the form of a “credit” (hereinafter referred to as the “credit”) to cover the costs of the Uzbekistan Digital Inclusion Project. “Administration of Technology Park of Software and I” LLC as the Implementing Agency, intends to use part of the funds to pay for consulting services for conducting publication of promotional articles and releases about IT Park Uzbekistan in leading media outlets.
The objective of this assignment is to promote IT Park Uzbekistan internationally through targeted publications in leading media outlets across five regions: the United States of America (USA), Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Europe (German-language media), Russia, and Georgia.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include, but are not limited to:
- Developing and implementing an international PR and media outreach campaign for IT Park Uzbekistan;
- Preparing and localizing promotional articles, press releases, and other media content;
- Securing publications in leading international media outlets across the five regions: the United States of America (USA), Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Europe (German-language media), Russia, and Georgia;
- Coordinating media placements and publication schedules with the Client and media outlets;
- Monitoring publications and providing reports, publication evidence, and media analytics;
The consulting services are expected to last approximately 24 months.
To obtain the Terms of Reference for the assignment, please send your request to the following
e-mail address: udip@it-park.uz.
“Administration of Technology Park of Software and I” LLC now invites eligible national consulting firms (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the Services. Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
The attention of interested consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank's Procurement Guidelines for IPF Borrowers, Fifth Edition, September 2023 (the "Procurement Guidelines"), which sets forth the World Bank's conflict of interest policy.
The best qualified firm to carry out the services will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualifications Based Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations and based on the following criteria:
1) General Experience
a) Legal status: Firm must be a legally registered entity eligible to operate in Uzbekistan. (Evidence: registration certificate).
b) Operational experience: Minimum 3 years of proven experience in Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, or Marketing Consultancy. (Evidence: company registration certificate, portfolio, contracts, references).
2) Specific Experience
a) Successful completion of at least two (2) assignments of similar nature and scale during the last three (3) years (attach copies of supporting documents, such as constituent documents and contracts). Similar assignments shall include one or more of the following:
- International PR or media outreach campaigns with Publication of at least 10 media articles, press releases, or sponsored publications under a single contract;
- International PR or media outreach campaigns with Media placement across at least three countries or regions;
- Work performed for government entities, international organizations, technology companies, investment promotion agencies, or similar clients.
Evidence must be provided through copies of signed contracts, completion certificates, client references, or other documentary evidence demonstrating successful completion of the assignments.
3) Financial Capacity
a) Minimum average annual turnover of USD 200,000 (or equivalent in local currency) during the last three (2023-2025) fiscal years supported by audited financial statements.
The qualifications and experience of Key Experts shall not be included.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tashkent time.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in writing (in person, by post, or by email) to the address below no later than August 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Tashkent time.
“Administration of Technology Park of Software and I” LLC
Attention of: Mr. Azamat Karamatov, General Director
Uzbekistan Digital Inclusion project
5th floor, 7/2, Muminov str.
100164, Tashkent, Uzbekistan,
udip@it-park.uz, +99871 209 11 99 (1037), +99895 165 55 95
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The deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest for the assignment “Strategic Digital Health Partner (SDHP) for IHIS Implementation Oversight and Technical Advisory” (XK-MoH-A1.03-CS-QCBS) has been extended by seven (7) working days.
The new submission deadline is 16 June 2026 at 16:00 (local time).
All other terms and conditions of the REOI remain unchanged.
Request for Expression of Interest
Country: Kosovo
Project ID: P179831
World Bank Credit Name: Kosovo Comprehensive Approach to Health System Strengthening Project
Contract Identification No.: XK-MoH-A1.03-CS-QCBS
Issued on: 15 May 2026
Strategic Digital Health Partner (SDHP) for IHIS Implementation Oversight and Technical Advisory
Background
The Government of Kosovo (GoK), through the Ministry of Health (MoH), has received financing from the World Bank in the amount of EUR 20 million to support the Kosovo Comprehensive Approach to Health System Strengthening Project (KOMPAS). This project aims to strengthen governance, quality of care, and efficiency in the healthcare system of Kosovo, positioning digital health as a core pillar of reform. The Integrated Health Information System (IHIS) will play a central role in this transformation.
The Department for Health Information Systems (DSISH), under the Ministry of Health (MoH), is responsible for the implementation of IHIS. To ensure successful implementation and oversight of this large-scale transformation, a Strategic Digital Health Partner (SDHP) will be engaged. The SDHP will provide technical advisory, implementation oversight, quality assurance, and support in the development of technical documents and specifications for the systems required under the KOMPAS project.
For clarity, the SDHP is defined strictly as a technical advisory and oversight partner. The SDHP is NOT an implementation vendor and does NOT have decision-making authority for procurement processes.
Objective of the Assignment:
The primary objective of this engagement is to ensure the successful implementation of the IHIS and its components, including the establishment of core systems such as national registries, shared health records, interoperability layers, and advanced clinical applications. The SDHP will support the Ministry of Health and DSISH in ensuring that all components comply with international standards and that all deliverables are aligned with the Kosovo Digital Health Blueprint.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
The SDHP will perform the following tasks:
Other specific tasks, scope of services, expected outputs/deliverables, time frames, and professional staff requirements are indicated under the full Terms of Reference (ToR) for this assignment.
The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment are attached to this Request for Expressions of Interest.
Qualification of the Consulting Firm
The selected consulting firm must demonstrate:
Selection Process
The consulting firm will be selected in accordance with the Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, as amended from time to time.
Expressions of Interest will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Detailed evaluation criteria and procedures will be provided in the Request for Proposals (RFP) to shortlisted firms.
Submission Details
Interested firms are invited to submit their Expression of Interest, including:
Key Experts’ CVs and detailed methodology are not required at the shortlisting stage.
Expression of Interest must be delivered electronically (by e-mail) to the address below no later than 5 June 2026 at 16:00 (local time). Late submissions will not be considered.
Kosovo Ministry of Health
KOMPAS Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
Attn.: Procurement Specialist, KOMPAS
Address: Ministry of Health (MoH)
10 000, Pristine, Republic of Kosovo
Email: blerim.cerkini@rks-gov.net
Cc: fanol.duli@rks-gov.net
TERMS OF REFERENCE
for Consultancy Services to
Strategic Digital Health Partner (SDHP) for IHIS Implementation Oversight and Technical Advisory
RFP No.: XK-MoH-A1.03-CS-QCBS
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & BACKGROUND
1.1 Executive Summary
1.2 Background and Context
2. OBJECTIVES, ALIGNMENT WITH BLUEPRINT & TECHNICAL RATIONALE
2.1 Objectives of the Assignment
11. The overall objective is to support MoH/DSISH/MDPA in the development, oversight and quality assurance of all IHIS components, in line with:
2.2 Alignment with Kosovo IHIS Digital Health Blueprint (2024–2030)
2.3 Technical Rationale
3. SCOPE OF WORK
(20 sub-sections)
3.1 Comprehensive Assessment of Existing Systems
3.2 IHIS Architecture Validation
3.3 Development of Technical Specifications and ToRs
3.4 Oversight of Vendor Implementations
3.5 SLA Monitoring and Enforcement
3.6 Quality Assurance (QA) Framework
3.7 Quality Control (QC) of Deliverables
3.8 Interoperability Testing
3.9 Establishment of National Conformance Certification Mechanism
3.10 Data Governance and Standards Alignment
with international standards and national legislation (e.g. Law No. 06/L-082) and GoK data governance strategy and policy.
3.11 Cybersecurity Strengthening
3.12 Support to PIU for World Bank Processes
3.13 Integration Strategy for Legacy Systems
3.14 Development of Change Management Strategy
3.16 Documentation Management
3.17 Deployment Oversight
3.18 Risk Identification and Mitigation
3.19 Performance Monitoring Framework
3.20 Continuous Improvement Recommendations
4. OVERSIGHT, QA/QC, SLA MONITORING, CHANGE REQUESTS, ACCEPTANCE
4.1 Technical Oversight Model
4.2 Quality Assurance (QA) Framework
4.3 Quality Control (QC) of Vendor Deliverables
4.4 SLA Monitoring
4.5 Change Request (CR) Management Process
4.6 Acceptance Procedures and Templates
5. TEAM COMPOSITION, QUALIFICATIONS, WB COMPLIANCE
5.1 Required Team Composition
5.2 Role Descriptions and Minimum Qualifications
Support smooth implementation and integration of IHIS components at local level. 5.3 Compliance with World Bank Procurement Regulations
5.4 Conflict of Interest Safeguards
5.5 Replacement of Key Experts
6. DELIVERABLES, REPORTING, GOVERNANCE MODEL, PAYMENT SCHEDULE
6.1 Deliverables
6.2 Reporting Requirements
6.3 Governance Model
6.4 Payment Schedule (Deliverable-Based)
A. General Provisions
(“Hire consulting company to guide initial implementation”) of the Project Appraisal Document (PAD).
6.5 Workplan & Timeline (34 months)
B. Deliverables and Milestones
All deliverables under this Contract shall be measurable, clearly defined, and subject to formal written acceptance by the Client
Milestone 1 – Mobilization and Strategic Inception
PAD Reference:
Deliverables:
Payment:
Acceptance Criteria:
• Report must include a complete 34-month workplan aligned with PAD;
• Must include sequenced ToRs and Technical Specifications;
• Must define stakeholder coordination and governance structure;
• Must be formally accepted in writing by the Client.
Milestone 2 – Digital Health and Institutional Needs Assessment
PAD Reference:
Deliverables:
Payment:
Acceptance Criteria:
• Assessment Report is submitted in written form;
• Includes comprehensive analysis of the national digital health landscape;
• Includes review of existing health information systems and interoperability arrangements;
• Includes institutional and implementation readiness assessment;
• Includes a prioritized and actionable roadmap aligned with A1.03;
• Formally accepted in writing by the Client.
Milestone 3 – Draft Terms of Reference and Technical Specifications (Batch 1)
PAD Reference:
Deliverables:
Payment:
Acceptance Criteria:
• A minimum of three (3) Draft Terms of Reference and Technical Specifications are submitted;
• Each document clearly covers:
- Core IHIS/HIMS components;
- Interoperability and data-exchange mechanisms;
- Master data and registry-related components;
• Documents are prepared in accordance with World Bank Standard Procurement Documents;
• Each document includes defined scope, technical requirements, and implementation approach;
• Documents are reviewed and receive technical acceptance by the Client in writing.
Milestone 4 – Final Terms of Reference and Technical Specifications (Batch 1)
PAD Reference:
Deliverables:
Payment:
Acceptance Criteria:
• Final Terms of Reference and Technical Specifications are fully updated and finalized;
• All Client and World Bank comments are properly incorporated and addressed;
• Documents are procurement-ready and fully aligned with World Bank Standard Procurement Documents;
• Submission for World Bank No-Objection is completed where required;
• Final approval is confirmed in writing by the Client and/or World Bank (as applicable).
Milestone 5 – Terms of Reference and Technical Specifications (Batch 2)
PAD Reference:
Deliverables:
Payment:
Acceptance Criteria:
• A minimum of two (2) ToRs and Technical Specifications are submitted for Batch 2;
• Documents clearly address additional IHIS-related systems and enabling components;
• Specifications are aligned with governance, quality-of-care, analytics, and reporting requirements;
• All documents are procurement-ready and compliant with World Bank Standard Procurement Documents;
• Documents are formally accepted in writing by the Client.
Milestone 6 – Capacity Building and Structured Training Program
PAD Reference:
Deliverables:
Payment:
Acceptance Criteria:
• Training needs assessment report is submitted and approved by the Client;
• At least three (3) training modules/curricula are developed;
• At least four (4) training sessions are delivered to designated stakeholders;
• Attendance lists for all training sessions are provided;
• Training materials (manuals, presentations, guides) are submitted;
• Training completion and evaluation report is submitted and approved by the Client.
Milestone 7 – Ongoing Strategic Advisory, Quality Assurance, and Procurement Support
PAD Reference:
Deliverables:
Payment:
Acceptance Criteria:
• Minimum six (6) periodic advisory reports are submitted during the implementation period;
• Written technical inputs/comments are provided for procurement documentation as requested by the Client;
• Participation in up to ten (10) coordination meetings is completed and documented (virtual or in-person);
• All quality assurance inputs are provided in written form (e.g. tracked changes, memos, or formal comments);
• Each advisory output is acknowledged in writing by the Client.
Milestone 8 – Final Advisory, Knowledge Transfer, and Contract Closure
PAD Reference:
Deliverables:
Payment:
Acceptance Criteria:
C. Summary of Payments
Milestone | Percentage |
Milestone 1 – Inception | 8% |
Milestone 2 – Assessment | 12% |
Milestone 3 – Draft ToRs (Batch 1) | 18% |
Milestone 4 – Final ToRs (Batch 1) | 15% |
Milestone 5 – ToRs (Batch 2) | 15% |
Milestone 6 – Training | 15% |
Milestone 7 – Strategic Advisory & QA | 12% |
Milestone 8 – Closure & Knowledge Transfer | 5% |
Total | 100% |
7. ANNEXES
Rationale: Full Annex documents are not attached because they are already defined in the feasibility study, the 2024–2030 Blueprint, and other source materials. Bullet points summarize the key content for SDHP’s reference. All Annexes (A–E) are intended as reference/input documents for SDHP’s work and do not require separate deliverables.
7.1 Annex A – IHIS Architecture Overview
7.2 Annex B – Roles & Responsibilities Matrix
7.3 Annex C – QA & QC Framework
7.4 Annex D – Risk Matrix
7.5 Annex E – Deliverables Matrix / Acceptance Criteria
7.6 Annex F – Glossary
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
Country: The Republic of Uzbekistan
Implementation Agency: National Agency for Social Protection (NASP) under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Name of Project: “Innovative Social Protection System for Inclusion of Vulnerable People” (INSON)
Financing Agreement No. 7555-UZ / Grant Agreement No. TF C4589-UZ
Assignment Title: Practical Advisory Services for the Improvement of Social Inspection Activities.
Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): UZ-INSON-CS-QCBS-2.1.1.2.
The Republic of Uzbekistan has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Innovative Social Protection System for Inclusion of Vulnerable People (INSON) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The Consulting Services (“Services”) include the development and implementation of an enhanced system of state oversight, monitoring, and evaluation in the field of social protection in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The Consultant shall provide technical assistance to the National Agency for Social Protection and the Social Inspection in developing a unified oversight methodology, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), monitoring and evaluation tools, and recommendations for improving the regulatory and legal framework.
The assignment will include the review of international best practices, the introduction of risk-based and digital oversight approaches, the development of data analytics and artificial intelligence-based solutions, the training of Social Inspection personnel, and support for the pilot implementation of the new oversight system in selected regions of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
All activities shall be carried out in accordance with international standards in the field of social protection and shall support the ongoing social protection reforms of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The overall duration of the assignment is six (6) months.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1birP8bR5iYo4z5JNTRC28VlYFFhPTtHa/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104755491226149341341&rtpof=true&sd=true
The National Agency for Social Protection (NASP) under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information (including description of relevant assignments and references from previous clients) demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:
General Experience
Specialized Experience in Oversight and Inspection Activities
Experience in Social Protection and Social Services
Experience in Training and Capacity Building
Experience in Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence
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 (“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 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: from 10:00 to 18:00 hours (Tashkent time).
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 14 August, 2026.
INSON project implementation unit
Attn: Mr. Mirodil Khusanov - Project Coordinator
3, Amir Temur street, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Tel: +998712395976
E-mail: piuinsonprocurement@gmail.com cc: m.xusanov@ihma.uz; s.maxmudov@ihma.uz
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Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI)
Country | Hargeisa, Somaliland |
Project Name | Somali Enhancing Public Resource Management Project |
Reference No | SO-MOF-SL-560343-CS-CQS |
Place of Assignment | Hargeisa, Somaliland |
Project ID | P177298 IDA-E1360 |
Project Title | Technical Assistance to provide quality assurance services to enable Somaliland Government to maximize the anticipated benefits from the ITAS solution. |
Background
The Government of Somaliland has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Enhancing Public Resource Management Project (SERP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The Consulting Services (the Services) for the ITAS implementation encompasses the development of methodologies, standards, procedures, templates, and schedules to guide systematic reviews; assessment of technical, enduser, and product documentation in both Somali and English to ensure accessibility and maintainability; evaluation of vendor methodologies including work plans, project organization, data migration, change management, defect handling, cybersecurity, and product upgrade processes; staged quality reviews of ITAS solution releases to confirm compliance with contractual requirements before operational acceptance; vetting of vendor project team members to ensure competency; and oversight of knowledge and skills transfer through structured training programs for MOFED and IRD staff in technical operations, enduser support, quality assurance testing, and data analytics.
The consultant will therefore undertake all the specific tasks detailed out in the Terms of Reference (TOR). The consultancy service is expected to be conducted and reports delivered within 12 months from commencement.
The detailed Terms of Refence (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: https://www.slmof.org/ or it can be provided upon submission of EOI in person or by e-mail. The e-mail address is provided below.
The Somaliland Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MoFED) now invites the 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. (Brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.).
The short-listing criteria are as follows:
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, September 2023. (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualification but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In 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 Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations.
Interested Consultant may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hargeisa time (Excluding public holidays).
Expressions of interest (EOI) should be delivered (by e-mail or in person) in a written form in three (3) hard copies (if not by e-mail) to the address below by 01st August 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Hours (Hargeisa Time).
SERP Project Implementation Unit, Ministry of Finance & Economic Development
2nd Floor, PFM Building, Opp. of the Ministry of Education and Science
Hargeisa, Government of Somaliland
Email: to: procurementserp@gmail.com cc: mohamoud.omer@outlook.com
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(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
Country: Republic of Uzbekistan
Project name: Institutional Capacity Building Project
Credit No.: IDA 6431-UZ
Assignment Title: Consulting Services to Support Centralization of Payroll Processing, Payments, and Accounting for Budgetary Organizations through the Treasury.
Reference No.: TC-PAYROLL-1
The Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Institutional Capacity Building Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consultant to support centralization of payroll processing, payments, and accounting for budgetary organizations through the treasury (“Services”) for the Treasury Service Committee under the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic Uzbekistan.
The purpose of this technical assignment is to develop specific and substantiated recommendations for the implementation of a centralized model, in which:
• Assessment of the need for centralization based on the study of the current situation;
• Organizational and legal options of the centralized model;
• Business Process Reorganization (BPR);
• Distribution of roles and responsibilities;
• Control and compliance mechanisms;
• Organizational structure and operational model;
• Comprehensively analyzed and evaluated.
At the same time, within the framework of this technical assignment, it is envisaged not only to consider several possible options for a centralized model, but also to develop a unified recommendation for the model recognized as the most optimal in the conditions of Uzbekistan, including a clear justification of its legal form, management structure, accountability chain, and financing mechanisms.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan 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 by submitting directly to the piu_mof@mail.ru.
The Qualification requirements for the Consultants are:
1. General Institutional Experience
The consulting firm shall have at least five (5) years of cumulative consulting experience during the last ten (10) years in at least one of the following areas:
2. Experience in Functional Centralization and Development of a Target Operating Model
The consulting firm shall have completed at least one (1) assignment involving the centralization, consolidation, or establishment of a shared service model for multiple government agencies, budget organizations, regional offices, or other public institutions.
The experience may relate to one or more of the following functional areas:
The assignment shall have included the development of at least two (2) of the following deliverables:
3. Experience in Payroll, Accounting, and Payment Processes
The consulting firm shall have successfully completed at least two (2) consulting assignments during the last ten (10) years involving the analysis and improvement of payroll, accounting, and payment processes in the public sector.
Each assignment shall have covered at least one of the following areas:
Under such assignments, the firm shall have analyzed existing processes and developed improved processes, procedures, or practical recommendations.
Provision of outsourcing services limited to bookkeeping, payroll processing, or payment processing shall not be considered as qualifying experience.
4. Experience in Integration of Financial Information Systems
The consulting firm shall have successfully completed at least two (2) assignments during the last ten (10) years involving the integration of information systems supporting payroll, accounting, and payment processes in the public sector.
Each assignment shall have included the integration of at least two (2) of the following systems:
The assignment shall have included the development of at least the following outputs:
The mere supply of software products, licenses, or technical maintenance services shall not be considered qualifying experience for this requirement.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m. Tashkent time.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form in English, Russian or Uzbek languages to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 3 august 2026.
Project Implementation Unit under the
Ministry of Economy and finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Attn: Sirojiddin Imanov, Director
Address: Uzbekistan, 100035, Tashkent city,
Yunusobod District, Niyozbek Yuli 1 street;
Tel: +998712023113 (05493);
E-mail: piu_mof@mail.ru
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Terms of Reference for
Consulting Services to Support Centralization of Payroll Processing, Payments, and Accounting for Budgetary Organizations through the Treasury
1. Introduction
The question of whether there is a need to transition to a centralized system for calculating wages and making payments, maintaining accounting records and financial statements, accounting for financial obligations, and conducting operations related to public procurement in the public finance management system requires a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the current state of the system.
Today's practice shows that the above financial processes are carried out by budget organizations in a dispersed manner, mainly due to manual operations in the process of calculating wages. At the same time, due to the lack of sufficient integration between budget planning, calculating wages and making payments, accounting and reporting, and procurement processes, there is an additional burden on the processes of data re-entry, manual generation and coordination of accounting entries.
The application of control mechanisms over financial transactions mainly at the post-operation stage, as well as the insufficient introduction of automated checks and limit controls at the system level in the processes of estimates, financial obligations, and public procurement, limits the effectiveness of financial control. As a result, the possibility of early detection of errors and discrepancies is insufficiently ensured.
At the same time, along with the centralization of wage processes, there is a need for a broader integrated model covering accounting, planning, budget execution, and financial reporting. Clarifying these aspects and forming a unified understanding for all stakeholders is of particular importance.
Considering the above, it is assessed that within the framework of improving the public finance management system based on modern requirements, there is a need to study the possibilities of centralized management of wages, accounting, planning, and financial operations.
This study is aimed at assessing the possibility of implementing it based on the Single Service Center (Central Shared Services - CSS, hereinafter referred to as the Center) model and consolidating all financial processes carried out by budget organizations in a single center.
Purpose
The purpose of this technical assignment is to develop specific and substantiated recommendations for the implementation of a centralized model, in which:
At the same time, within the framework of this technical assignment, it is envisaged not only to consider several possible options for a centralized model, but also to develop a unified recommendation for the model recognized as the most optimal in the conditions of Uzbekistan, including a clear justification of its legal form, management structure, accountability chain, and financing mechanisms.
This document defines the scope of work carried out by consultants and serves to form the analytical and conceptual framework necessary for the Government to make a sound decision on the implementation of a centralized financial management model.
SCOPE OF WORK
Within the framework of this assignment, the study will focus on a comprehensive analysis of financial processes carried out in budget organizations, assessing the need and possibilities of their centralization, and developing substantiated proposals for the implementation of a centralized model.
The task covers the following main areas:
1. Study of existing processes and assessment of the need for centralization
2. Budget Planning Processes
3. Personnel policy and remuneration processes
4. Procurement and Financial Obligation Processes
5. Accounting and financial statements
6. Study of the current state of information systems
7. Study the distribution of roles and responsibilities
8. Analysis of the regulatory framework
9. Development of options and final recommendations according to the centralized model
10. Stages of implementation and development of a roadmap
Development of a phased approach to implementing a centralized model, taking into account the breadth of coverage and the complexity of the processes:
The Consultant has the right to make substantiated proposals for clarifying, expanding, or deepening the scope of the task, based on the identified problems, systemic limitations, or areas requiring additional analysis during the study.
At the same time, the approaches proposed by the consultant should correspond to the general objectives of the assignment, that is, be aimed at a comprehensive assessment of the possibilities of implementing a centralized model and the development of practically applicable solutions. If necessary, the Consultant provides proposals for revising the scope of the study, conducting an in-depth analysis in individual areas, or introducing new components, with these changes being made in agreement with the customer.
This flexible approach serves to increase the practical significance of the results of the assignment, to fully cover existing problems, and to ensure the development of a centralized model suitable for the conditions of Uzbekistan, real and feasible for implementation.
Legal and institutional diagnostics
Within the framework of the scope defined in this assignment, a comprehensive analysis of the current regulatory legal acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan will be carried out, as well as how these acts regulate financial management, accounting, remuneration, budgeting, budget execution, public procurement, financial obligations, and reporting processes. At the same time, the current distribution of powers, responsibilities, and accountability for these processes, decision-making and approval mechanisms, as well as legal requirements related to data management and information systems, will be assessed.
As a result of the analysis, legal restrictions, institutional gaps, and inconsistencies affecting the implementation of the centralized model in the context of the above-mentioned areas are identified, and the compatibility of the existing system is assessed in terms of the possibilities of redistribution of powers, data exchange, and integration requirements.
The Consultant has the right to make reasonable proposals for clarifying, expanding, or deepening the scope of the task, based on the identified problems and systemic limitations during the study. In this case, the proposed approaches should correspond to the general goals of the task and be aimed at a comprehensive assessment of the possibilities of implementing a centralized model and the development of practically applicable solutions. If necessary, revision of the scope of study or conducting in-depth analyses in individual areas is carried out in agreement with the customer.
Legal and institutional diagnostics are carried out based on the scope defined above. If the scope is clarified or expanded during the study, the legal and institutional analysis in the relevant areas will also be updated and deepened accordingly.
Business Process Analysis (BPR)
Within this area, the consultant should conduct a comprehensive study of financial and operational processes based on the scope defined above.
Documentation of current processes (As-Is)
The Consultant needs to study the current processes in terms of salary, accounting, budgeting, and procurement processes step by step and develop a full description of them. This involves analyzing the sequence of processes, the information systems used (including UzASBO and DMBAT), data flows, and verification mechanisms.
During the study, the following aspects will be assessed separately:
The Consultant should also identify steps in the existing processes that can be simplified, automated, or canceled.
Development of a standardized catalog of operations
To create a framework for a centralized model, the Consultant needs to develop standardized catalogs of payroll actions (PAF) and accounting and financial operations.
Through these directories:
are provided for.
For each type of operation, the Consultant must clearly define:
Future process model (To-Be) and requirements specification
The Consultant must develop end-to-end business processes for the centralized model and formulate the corresponding functional and technical requirements.
This will cover the following main areas:
At the same time, the consultant has the right to:
Roles and responsibilities (RACI model)
The Consultant needs to develop a RACI model that clearly distributes roles and responsibilities across all key processes within the framework of the centralized model.
The following principles are taken as a basis:
Standard operating procedures (SOP)
To support the centralized model, the Consultant should develop or improve unified standard operational procedures (SOP) for key processes.
These regulations cover the following areas:
Targeted architecture and implementation roadmap
The Consultant must develop a targeted architecture and a phased implementation approach for the implementation of the centralized model.
This includes:
At the same time, the consultant:
Fit-gap analysis and IT roadmap
The Consultant will assess the compatibility and differences between the existing systems and the proposed model and develop a roadmap for IT development.
In this case, the following is mandatory:
Organizational model and HR design
Targeted Operating Model
Within the framework of the centralized services model, the Consultant should develop an operational model that includes the following structural elements:
Staff, roles, and competencies
Based on the operational model, the Consultant should determine:
This will cover the following main areas:
Position descriptions
The Consultant should develop detailed descriptions of key positions, including:
HR and organizational plan
The Consultant should develop a comprehensive HR and organizational plan, including:
Estimated (indicative) table
The Consultant must provide the following documents (in EN/RU/UZ languages):
The final consolidated implementation roadmap (weeks 16-18) is a document that includes a plan for the phased implementation of the centralized salary and accounting model, an approach to organizing the pilot project, and final recommendations for implementing institutional and technological changes.
The Consultant may submit a proposal to improve the schedule, but they must support a phased implementation approach.
Methodologies used by the Consultant
In the process of studying and analyzing, the Consultant should use methodologies used in international practice and aimed at decision-making. At the same time, at least the following approaches must be applied:
The results developed on the basis of these methodologies should be evidence-based, verifiable, and sufficiently detailed for decision-making.
Qualification requirements for the Consulting company and the Consultant
Experience with similar projects
It is advantageous for a consulting company to have experience in the public sector on successfully completed projects for the optimization, redesign, centralization or development of shared services/central shared services models.
Such projects should preferably be implemented in countries with public finance management systems comparable to the Republic of Uzbekistan.
These projects must be related to the management of public finances, budget execution, accounting of budgetary organizations, calculation of wages, financial reporting, public procurement, financial obligations, improvement of ERP/IFMIS/HRMIS or treasury information systems.
Experience in Uzbekistan shall be considered an advantage but shall not be mandatory.
The experience must be evidenced by contracts, client acceptance certificates, recommendation letters, or other official supporting documents.
Institutional experience in public finance and PFM
The consulting company must have at least five (5) years of practical institutional experience in the field of public finance, economics and finance, budget execution, treasury operations, accounting of budgetary organizations, payroll calculation, public procurement, or financial reporting in public finance management.
The company must have a deep understanding of budget planning, budget execution, registration of financial obligations, procurement-plan-contract-obligation-payment chain, internal control, risk assessment, and audit trace formation processes, and confirm experience working with government agencies, international organizations, development banks, or large public sector clients.
Methodological capacity and integrated approach
The consulting company must possess sufficient methodological capacity to develop As-Is and To-Be business processes, BPR, RACI, SOP, SLA, service catalog, fit-gap analysis, cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, benchmarking, change management, legal and institutional diagnostics, IT/ERP/IFMIS architecture, and HR-organizational model within the project framework. The proposed methodology should not be limited to a general description but should include specific work for each stage, the documents to be prepared, analysis methods, expected results, and acceptance criteria.
Financial stability and project resources
The Consultant shall demonstrate that it has sufficient financial, organizational and human resources to implement the assignment properly and within the agreed timeline.
The Consultant shall provide information on its proposed expert team, availability of experts, and project coordination arrangements.
A permanent office in Uzbekistan is not mandatory. However, the Consultant should ensure effective local coordination through a local coordinator or local expert.
Quality control, privacy, and conflict of interest
The consulting company should demonstrate that it has internal mechanisms to ensure quality control, confidentiality, information security and prevention of conflict of interest.
The company should provide:
Formal ISO certification (ISO 9001, ISO 27001 or equivalent internal procedures) shall be considered an advantage.
Composition of the expert team
The consulting company must provide a qualified expert team sufficient for the assignment.
The team should include at least four (4) key experts:
One expert may cover more than one area only if he/she fully meets the minimum requirements for each role and confirm a sufficient level of employment for the project.
Project Manager / Team Leader requirements
The project manager must have at least 10 years of general experience in public sector transformation, public finance management, Shared Services / Central Shared Services, PFM reforms, or major institutional reforms.
He/she must have participated as a leader or key expert in at least three (3) relevant assignments.
For the purpose of this requirement, relevant assignments may include public sector reform, public financial management reform, payroll reform, accounting reform, IFMIS / ERP / HRMIS modernization, treasury modernization, institutional reform, business process reengineering projects in the public sector.
He/she should also demonstrate experience in working with government agencies, international organizations, or development banks, as well as in stakeholder coordination, preparation of analytical documents, and development of high-level presentations for decision-making.
Experience working in ministries of finance, treasury bodies or central bodies managing public finances is an advantage.
Expert requirements for PFM, accounting, payroll, and IPSAS
The expert team must include qualified specialists in public finance management, accounting for budgetary organizations, financial reporting, payroll calculation, and IPSAS. These experts should have knowledge and experience in budget planning, budget execution, treasury operations, financial liabilities, GL, AP/AR, assets, reserves, reconciliation, consolidation, financial statements, IPSAS or public sector accounting standards, HR data, attendance, bonuses, deductions, and payroll controls, each with at least 7 years of practical experience.
Requirements for BPR, IT/ERP/IFMIS and Systems Integration Expert
The expert should have experience in business process reengineering, process modelling, IT/ERP/IFMIS/HRMIS systems, and systems integration in public finance management, including:
Requirements for Legal, Institutional and Organizational Reform Expert
The expert should have at least five (5) years of practical experience in legal analysis, institutional reform, organizational design, or public sector reform.
The expert should have experience in projects related to public finance management in the following areas:
The expert should have higher education in law, public administration, economics, finance, management, human resources, or another relevant field.
Requirements for education, language proficiency, and expert rotation
All key experts should have at least a higher education in economics, finance, accounting, public administration, law, information technology, business administration, or related fields, and a master's degree or equivalent qualification should be considered an advantage. The project manager and at least one key international expert must be fluent in written and oral English, at least one key expert must be fluent in English and Russian, at least one expert must be able to work with ministries, departments, regional bodies and budgetary organizations in Uzbek, Russian and/or English, and the possibility of high-quality preparation of final documents in Uzbek must be ensured.
Key experts (indicative content)
The Consultant team should consist of qualified experts covering the main areas required for the assignment, including public financial management, accounting, payroll, budgeting, public procurement, business process reengineering, IT/ERP/IFMIS/HRMIS systems, legal and institutional analysis, organizational model design, and quality control.
The Consultant shall propose at least the following four (4) key experts, or equivalent experts capable of covering the required functions:
Project Manager / Team Leader
Responsible for overall project management, coordination of the expert team, communication with the Client and stakeholders, quality of deliverables, and preparation of analytical documents and high-level presentations.
PFM, Accounting, Payroll and IPSAS Expert
Responsible for analysis of public financial management, budget execution, accounting of budgetary organizations, payroll calculation, financial reporting, IPSAS or equivalent public sector accounting standards, and interaction between payroll, accounting and treasury processes.
BPR, IT/ERP/IFMIS and Systems Integration Expert
Responsible for business process analysis and redesign, As-Is and To-Be process mapping, SOPs, RACI matrices, fit-gap analysis of existing information systems, and assessment of ERP/IFMIS/HRMIS/treasury/accounting/payroll systems and their integration.
Legal, Institutional and Organizational Reform Expert
Responsible for legal and institutional analysis, review of regulatory requirements, distribution of powers and responsibilities, organizational model design, staffing structure, competency requirements, job descriptions, and transition planning.
The Consultant shall also ensure an appropriate quality control mechanism. A separate Quality Assurance Lead may be proposed, but this is not mandatory if the Consultant demonstrates an adequate internal quality review arrangement.
The Consultant shall submit CVs and availability confirmations for all proposed key experts.
Reporting procedure
Within the framework of the project, the Consultant reports to the Management Committee and/or Project Management Group (PMG) designated by the Client and must submit interim reports at least once a month. Each deliverable is presented in preliminary (draft) and final (final) versions and is updated based on comments and suggestions from the Customer and interested parties.
Language, translation, and quality requirements
All main deliveries (Initial Report, Delivery 1-5 and Final Roadmap) must be provided in English, Uzbek and Russian in accordance with the Customer's requirements, and their content compliance and quality control will be ensured by the Consultant.
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTERES
Country: Republic of Tajikistan
Project name: Tajikistan Digital Foundations Project
Project number: P506611
Grant No. E3950-TJ
Implementation agency: State Institution "Projects Implementation Center Fundamentals of Digitalization in Tajikistan" of the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan
State Institution "Projects Implementation Center for Tajikistan Digital Foundations" of the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan is implementing Tajikistan Digital Foundation Project (thereafter referred to as Project) co-financed by the World Bank and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
The objective of the Project is to improve the delivery of digitally enabled public services and to enhance the digital skills of the population. The Project development objective is to expand access to and usage of selected digital public services and enhance digital skills of the population. The project consists of two main components designed to leverage digital technologies for both social objectives (i.e., inclusive access to public services) and economic objectives (job creation and economic growth), as follows:
Component 1. Strengthening Foundations for Safe Digital Government Systems and Services.
Component 2. Enhancing Digital Skills.
To support the implementation of the planned activities the PIC EOP intends to hire Learning and Communication Specialist.
The Terms of Reference for the assignment can be found at the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18HNresUKYsQC6DJT2267hZvJRZ7zCd9F/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115133111040801685890&rtpof=true&sd=true
Qualification requirements for candidates are as follow:
University degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, International Development, or a closely related field. A Master's degree is an advantage;
State Institution "Projects Implementation Center Fundamentals of Digitalization in Tajikistan" of the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan now invites eligible consultants (Individual consultant) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (CV, copy of documents evidencing appropriate qualifications and skills, experience and competence related to the task, description of similar tasks performed, references, etc).
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” (July 2016, revised in November 2017 and August 2018 and September 2023) - Procurement in Investment Project Financing Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the selection of Individual Consultants (IC) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
Interested Consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 09:00 to 17:00 hours of Dushanbe/Tajikistan time.
Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by August 5, 2026 (17:00 p.m.)
Mr. Muhammad Asror
Head of the State Institution "Projects Implementation Center Fundamentals of Digitalization in Tajikistan" of the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan
Dushanbe, Shotemur St., 59 (2nd floor) Email address: info@dt.tj
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Request for Expression of Interest (REOI)
COUNTRY: Republic of South Sudan
PROJECT: Strengthening South Sudan’s Financial Sector (3SF)
PROJECT ID: P179278
GRANT No: IDA- E239
CONSULTING SERVICES: Consultant Services for Long-Term Human Resources Technical Assistance and Support to BoSS
DUTY STATION: BoSS-HQ, Juba- South Sudan
Ref No: SS-BOSS-544234-CS-CQS
The Government of the Republic of South Sudan (GoSS), represented by the Central Bank of South Sudan also referred to as Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), is implementing the Strengthening South Sudan’s Financial Sector (3SF) Project, which is being financed with a grant from the International Development Association of the World Bank. The objective of the project is to strengthen the institutional and supervisory capacity of the central bank and improve the efficiency of core financial sector infrastructure. This objective will be achieved by strengthening and modernizing the central bank, which is critical for financial stability and key for transforming the banking sector and driving private-sector growth.
The Project is primarily aimed at supporting the institutional strengthening of the Central Bank. The project is premised on the notion that a strengthened central bank is key for transforming the banking sector and spurring private sector led growth. In addition to supporting capacity building within BoSS, the project will also support the development of a holistic approach towards addressing existing financial sector challenges. The objective of the project is to strengthen the institutional and supervisory capacity of the central bank and improve the efficiency of core financial sector infrastructure. The project has four (4) components: ((i) formulating Financial Sector Policies; (ii) institutional strengthening of the central bank; (iii) development and modernization of key infrastructure; and (iv) project management and coordination.
3SF is seeking to use a portion of the grant to procure consulting services to support, over a 12-month period, the operationalization and implementation of a prioritized set of recommendations arising from the Institutional Assessment, translating them into concrete, sequenced, and sustainable institutional reforms. This assignment focuses on three priority reform streams: (1) Organizational Structure and Operating Model, (2) Human Resource Policies and Practices, and (3) Data and Technology.
The consulting services (“Services”) is required to provide expert advisory and hands-on implementation support that enables the BoSS to operationalize the priority recommendations of the Institutional Assessment relating to its organizational structure, human resources, and data and technology, thereby strengthening its organizational effectiveness and operational efficiency in line with international central-banking good practice as detailed in the terms of reference.
Duration: The assignment period is expected to take 12 months, starting from the date of signing the contract and organized in two sequential phases as detailed in the TOR.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained upon request through: atembulmalang@gmail.com with the copy to batalijs01@gamil.com
The BoSS now invites eligible firms (“Consultant”) 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 short-listing criteria are as follows:
The attention of interested consultancy is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s ‘Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers’ July 2016 revised November 2017, August 2018 and November 2020 [Procurement in investment Project Financing; Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services], setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other consultants in the form of a joint venture or a sub consultancy to enhance their qualifications. The nature of association, whether it is a joint venture or a sub consultancy, should clearly be stated. In case of joint venture, the Consultant leading the joint venture should be mentioned.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection Based on Consultant's Qualifications (CQS) set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Interested Consultant may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 10:00 to 16:00 hours South Sudan on all working days.
Expressions of interest (EOI) should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by July 31, 2026 at 5.00 P.M (South Sudan Time) marked clearly as – “Expression of Interest for Consultant Services for Long-Term Human Resources Technical Assistance and Support to BoSS.” and submitted to the address below.
Attention: Mr. Joseph Atem Bul
Project Coordinator (3SF)
Project Implementation Unit (PIU),
Bank of South Sudan (BoSS)
Location: BoSS HQ, Jondoru
Juba, Republic of South Sudan
E-mail: atembulmalang@gmail.com copy to batalijs01@gmail.com
"},{"id":"OP00456523","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"13-Jul-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-07-29T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"10:00","project_ctry_name":"Tanzania","project_id":"P508698","project_name":"Sustainable Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program Phase II","bid_reference_no":"TZ-MOWEM-548703-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Engagement of an individual consultant to provide technical expert services for Water resource Management","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Zanzibar","contact_ctry_name":"Tanzania","contact_email":"hidayat.vuai@majismz.go.tz","contact_name":"Hidayat Ame Vuai","contact_organization":"Ministry of Water, Energy and Minerals","contact_phone_no":"+255657001549","submission_date":"2026-07-13T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
SUSTAINABLE RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROGRAM (SRWSSP) PHASE II
Assignment Title: Consultancy Service for Engagement of an Individual Consultant to Provide Technical Expert Services in Water Resources Management
Reference No. TZ-MOWEM-548703-CS-INDV
The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ), through the United Republic of Tanzania, has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Sustainable Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program (SRWSSP) Phase II and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
Objective of the Assignment
The overall objective of this assignment is to provide sustained technical support to the Ministry of Water, Energy and Minerals in strengthening water resources management systems in Zanzibar.
Specifically, the assignment aims to:
The outputs of this assignment will be used to inform
Success of the assignment will be measured by improved availability of water resources information; informed and enhanced decisionmaking on water resources allocation, planning, abstraction and protection; strengthened institutional capacity and well-aligned practices; and increased readiness to manage climate and drought risks in water resources management.
Specific Tasks of the Consultant
The Consultant will act as a Technical Advisor and Lead Expert, strengthening the institutional capacity of the Division of Water Resources Management by supporting analysis, providing technical guidance, undertaking capacity development endeavours and coordination, while implementation and daytoday data collection remain the responsibility of relevant institutions. The Technical Advisor shall support the Division of Water Resources Management through undertaking the following tasks:
The Ministry of Water, Energy and Minerals now invites eligible expert 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 shortlisting criteria are:
The attention of interested consulting firms is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, Seventh Edition, September 2025, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consulting firms intending to submit an Expression of Interest shall not have any conflict of interest or unfair competitive advantage and must comply with the provisions of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations.
The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Seventh Edition, September 2025, using the Individual Consultant Selection method through an open national competitive process.
(The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be Obtained through website: https://majismz.go.tz/publications or upon asking through Email: procurement@majismz.go.tz copy to hidayat.vuai@majismz.go.tz
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hour, 07:00 to 03.30pm East African Time.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below: (Both hard copy along with soft copy by 29th July 2026 10:00am local time).
Ministry of Water Energy and Minerals
ZURA building,
Floor 5,
Department of Energy and Minerals - Zanzibar
Procurement Unit, Room No. 502.
"},{"id":"OP00455829","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"09-Jul-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-07-24T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"17:00","project_ctry_name":"Southwest Indian Ocean","project_id":"P179293","project_name":"East Africa Girls' Empowerment and Resilience","bid_reference_no":"ET-AUC-559232-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Individual Consultant as Communication Assistant","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Africa Union HeadquartersP.O.BOX 3243Tel: 251-11-5-517700webmaster: webmaster@africa-union.orgAddis","contact_ctry_name":"Ethiopia","contact_email":"MankeP@africa-union.org","contact_name":"Patrick Abdoulaye Man'ke","contact_organization":"Africa Union Commission","contact_phone_no":"251944131274","submission_date":"2026-07-09T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)
Country: Ethiopia
Name of Project: Eastern and Southern Africa Girls’ Empowerment and Resilience (EAGER) programme
Grant No: P179293
Assignment Title: Individual Consultant as a Communication Assistant
Reference No. ET-AUC-559232-CS-INDV
The African Union Commission has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Eastern and Southern Africa Girls’ Empowerment and Resilience (EAGER) programme and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include supporting the implementation of the EAGER Communications and Visibility Strategy by ensuring timely delivery of communication products, visibility activities, digital content, media engagement, and knowledge-sharing outputs for the project. Specific tasks include:
Communication Planning and Coordination
Content Development and Editorial Support
Digital Communication and Social Media
Website and Knowledge Management Support
Branding, Visibility, and Compliance
Media and Public Engagement
Event Communication Support
Monitoring, Reporting, and General Support
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this Request for Expression of Interest.
The African Union Commission now invites eligible individuals (“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 shortlisting criteria are:
The Communications Assistant shall possess the following qualifications and experience:
Competencies and Skills
The Communications Assistant shall demonstrate:
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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” July 2016, revised November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0900 to 1700 hours.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 24 July 2026
African Union Commission,
Attn: Head of Supply Chain Management Division
Building C, 3rd Floor,
P.O Box 3243, Roosevelt Street
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel: +251 (0) 11 551 7700 – Ext 4305
Fax: +251 (0) 11 551 0442; +251 11-551-0430
E-mails: Tender@AfricanUnion.org
TERMS OF REFERENCE
COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EAST AND SOUTHERN AFRICA GIRLS' EMPOWERMENT AND RESILIENCE (EAGER) PROJECT
Ref: ET-AUC-559232-CS-INDV
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the World Bank Group have established a strategic partnership and an extensive collaboration in various areas over the past years. Following increased engagement between the Commission and the World Bank, existing collaborations and new programmes on gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE) have been established. In 2023, the AU and World Bank signed an agreement to implement the East and Southern Africa Girls’ Empowerment and Resilience (EAGER) Project, to be implemented from 2024 to 2029. The project provides a platform to directly collaborate with AU Member States across Eastern and Southern Africa on women and girls’ empowerment.
The EAGER project seeks to increase girls’ and women’s educational attainment and earnings and to strengthen the institutional capacity to implement gender equality policies. The programme components include boosting human capital accumulation, enabling access to productive employment, and building the enabling environment to generate change across both formal and informal institutions, including development of policies and regulatory frameworks, markets, and social norms that support the adoption of progressive gender equality reforms.
The overall objective of this assignment is to support the implementation of the EAGER Communications and Visibility Strategy by ensuring timely delivery of communication products, visibility activities, digital content, media engagement, and knowledge-sharing outputs for the project.
Specifically, the Communications Assistant shall:
The Communications Assistant is expected to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at the African Union Headquarters, specifically within the Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD). He/She shall avail time for any travel pertinent to EAGER as requested by the Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD), and/or the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHSD), and/or the African Union International Centre for Girls and Women’s Education in Africa (AUCIEFFA).
The African Union Commission seeks the services of a qualified professional to execute the role of Communications Assistant.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Regional Project Coordinator and working closely with the Communications Specialist, the Communications Assistant shall be responsible for the following:
4.1 Communication Planning and Coordination
4.2 Content Development and Editorial Support
4.3 Digital Communication and Social Media
4.4 Website and Knowledge Management Support
4.5 Branding, Visibility, and Compliance
4.6 Media and Public Engagement
4.7 Event Communication Support
4.8 Monitoring, Reporting, and General Support
6. Expected Deliverables
The Communications Assistant shall deliver, at a minimum, the following:
7. Qualifications and Work Experience Required
The Communications Assistant shall possess the following qualifications and experience:
8. Competencies and Skills
The Communications Assistant shall demonstrate:
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9. Language Requirement
Proficiency in one AU working language (English, French, Arabic, Kiswahili, Portuguese, or Spanish) is required. Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of another AU language is an advantage.
The Communications Assistant will report to the Regional Programme Coordinator and work under the supervision of the Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD) of the African Union Commission.
The Communications Assistant shall be remunerated based on experience, task load and will be guided by AUC considerations on equivalent professional level and rates. The contract will cover 12 months, with the possibility to extend based on successful performance.
"},{"id":"OP00455597","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"08-Jul-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-07-28T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"12:30","project_ctry_name":"Gambia, The","project_id":"P176924","project_name":"The Gambia Public Administration Modernization for Citizen Centric Service Delivery","bid_reference_no":"GM-CPCU - MOFEA-522729-CS-INDV","bid_description":"TA to build up tax policy mechanisms/methodologies/tools and capacity to analyze and report on tax policies, including tax expenditures/tax gap analysis and MoFEA revenue projections","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs","contact_ctry_name":"Gambia, The","contact_email":"ataal@cpcumof.gm","contact_name":"Ndey Anta Taal","contact_organization":"Central Project Coordinating Unit","contact_phone_no":"7666557","submission_date":"2026-07-08T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
Request for Expressions of Interest for Consulting Services
Country: The Republic of The Gambia.
Project Title: The Gambia Public Administration Modernization for Citizen Centric Service Delivery (PAMP) Project
Assignment Title: Technical Assistance to Strengthen Tax Policy Mechanisms, Methodologies, Tools, and Capacity for Analysis and Reporting
Grant Number: IDA-E3820
Project ID NO: P176924
Procurement Method: Individual Consultant Selection Method (IC)
Reference No: GM-CPCU - MOFEA-522729-CS-INDV
Background
The Government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA), is implementing several reforms aimed at strengthening domestic resource mobilization, aimed at achieveing fiscal sustainability, and improving evidence-based policy formulation.
While substantial progress has been made in tax administration reforms, analytical capacity in tax policy analysis, formulation and revenue forecasting remains limited. The ability of MoFEA to evaluate the fiscal impact of tax reforms/measures, estimate tax expenditures, and assess the tax gap is currently constrained by limited technical capacity, data availabiity and, and the absence of standardized methodologies and analytical tools. To address these constraints, the World Bank under the PAMP Project is supporting the hiring of a consultant to strengthen MoFEA’s institutional capacity to design, analyze, and report on tax policy, by adopting sustainable mechanisms and tools for tax expenditure estimation, analysis, tax gap estimation, tax policy impact assessment and medium-term revenue projections.
Objective of the Assignment
This assignment emphasizes the feasibility, institutional ownership, and progressive improvement, ensuring that the first generation of methods and tools can be implemented immediately with available data while establishing a credible pathway for future enhancement. The overall objective of the assignment is to strengthen and institutionalize the capacity of the MoFEA’s Directorate of Revenue and Tax Policy (DRTP) and relevant Revenue Administration counterparts to design, apply, and routinely update practical tax policy analysis and reporting using fit-for-purpose methodologies and tools that are feasible under current data constraints, with a clear pathway for progressive improvements as data availability improves.
Scope of Work
The assignment will be carried out under the overall supervision of the Director of Revenue and Tax Policy, MoFEA, and in close coordination with the World Bank PAMP Coordination team and the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA). The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following tasks:
Task 1: Inception and Workplan
Task 2: Data and Institutional Engagement and Diagnostic
Task 3: Establish a Tiered Tax Policy Analytics Framework
Task 4: Develop and Institutionalize Methodologies for the core products
Task 5: Develop Practical Tools and Documentation
Task 6: Strengthen Data Governance and Policy–Administration Collaboration
Task 7: Integrate Outputs into the Budget and Fiscal Framework
Task 8: Capacity Building, Coaching, and Knowledge Transfer
Task 9: Develop a Medium-Term tax policy analytics Strengthening Roadmap (12-24 month plan, with clear indicator of moving from one tier to another).
The full Terms of Reference (TOR) will be made available upon request.
Duration
The assignment is expected to be completed within twelve (12) months from the contract signing date.
Qualification and Competency
Full TOR Availability Notice
The full Terms of Reference (TOR) will be made available upon request. Please send your request via email to the addresses provided below. Contract duration is twelve (12) months.
Submission of Expressions of Interest:
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA), through the Gambia Public Administration Modernization for Citizen Centric Service Delivery (PAMP) Project, now invites eligible individual consultants to express interest in providing the above Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services.
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” dated February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method (IC) set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information and the Terms of Reference can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 09:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday and 09:00 to 12:30 on Friday.
Expressions of interest should be delivered in written form to the address below (in person, or by mail) on or before 28th July 2026 at 12.30 noon Gambian time.
Central Project Coordination Unit
Royal Insurance Building
2nd Floor, Kotu Bertil Harding Highway
The Gambia
Email: nsosseh@cpcumof.gm, ygassama@cpcumof.gm and ajwadda@cpcumof.gm
"},{"id":"OP00455416","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-6","bid_description":"Senior Data-Driven Strategic Expert (Technical and Vocational Education and Training)","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-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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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION)
Country: Ukraine
Name of Project: Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program
Grant No.: TF0C5794
Assignment Title: Consulting services for designing and implementing a national communication campaign in support of the rollout of upper secondary education reform within the LEARN Programme
Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): LEARN-2.1-COM
Ukraine has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (hereinafter – the Services) include the designing and implementing a nationwide communication campaign that: increases awareness and understanding of the upper secondary education reform; shifts public discourse toward student-centered outcomes, educational choice, and future opportunities; strengthens engagement of parents and students as key stakeholders; ensures consistent communication across national and regional levels; ensures communication is delivered through diverse and credible voices beyond central institutional channels.
The Consultant is expected to provide the services over a period of approximately 13 calendar months, commencing in August 2026.
The required objective of the Services must be achieved by the Consultant within the agreed program and in accordance with the Ukrainian legislation, the World Bank’s policies and rules and requirements of the Terms of Reference (TOR), which is attached.
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (hereinafter – Client/MOES) now invites eligible consulting firms (hereinafter – 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 evaluation of the expressions of interest provided by the Consultants will be carried out based on the following criteria:
1. Company qualifications & general experience (max. 30 pts)
1.1. General requirements (Pass / Fail)
Financial stability requirement (Pass / Fail)
1.2. Nationwide communication/media campaigns (mandatory) (max. 13 pts)
Proven track record of designing and implementing at least three nationwide communication, information and awareness campaigns over the past seven (7) years.
Each of the submitted campaigns shall have:
- a minimum duration of 12 months;
- country-wide coverage (national TV / radio and/or digital and OOH presence across multiple regions of Ukraine);
- clearly defined objectives and documented achievement of key results (e.g. reach, awareness, behaviour or perception change, or other agreed KPIs).
Contractors must submit documentation for at least three such approved nationwide campaigns, including short case descriptions (objectives, target groups, main channels, duration, KPIs and achieved results) and evidence (e.g. links, screenshots, summary reports).
1.3. Multi-stakeholder management (mandatory) (max. 7 pts)
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver campaigns in multi-stakeholder environments, involving:
government bodies;
educational institutions;
media partners;
private sector and/or civil society organisations.
1.4. Experience with international and public-sector clients (mandatory) (max. 5 pts)
Experience working with:
international organisations;
donor-funded programmes;
government institutions in Ukraine or comparable contexts.
In case of experience in the role of a member of a past JVCA and/or Subconsultant, the experience and amount will be determined based on the Consultant’s share and responsibility in the past JVCA or the amount of the Subconsultant’s contract.
1.5. Recognised excellence and awards (max. 3 pts)
Presence of Effie Awards or other recognised national or international awards will be considered an advantage.
1.6. References (mandatory) (max. 2 pts)
A minimum of three (3) reference letters from previous clients, preferably including:
2. Thematic & sectoral experience (max. 25 pts)
2.1. Experience in projects related to (max. 10 pts):
education and school reform;
youth engagement;
public awareness or behaviour change communication;
social impact campaigns
2.2. Will be considered a strong advantage, particularly where campaigns involved (max. 9 pts):
explaining complex reforms or policies;
working with parents, students or local communities;
addressing trust-sensitive topics.
2.3. Decentralized and regional communication (advantageous) (max. 6 pts):
Demonstrated experience in:
working with regional media;
collaboration with local stakeholders;
engagement of micro-influencers or community-based creators;
implementation of distributed communication approaches beyond central institutional channels
3. Content production capacity (max. 25 pts)
3.1. Video production (main + short formats) (max. 8 pts)
3.2. Social media & digital content (max. 7 pts)
3.3. Audio & OOH (max. 5 pts)
3.4. Regional info packs & micro-influencer approach (max. 5 pts)
4. Team composition (max. 20 pts)
4.1. Minimum expected staff inputs
Key Experts:
Team Leader / Project Director
Strategy Lead
Creative Director / Art Director
Media Lead
M&E / Research Lead
Supporting Staff:
producers, coordinators
designers, editors, copywriters
PR, SMM, media specialists
At the stage of evaluating submitted expressions of interest, the qualifications and experience of key experts are not assessed. Only the Consultant with the highest ranking, determined in accordance with the established Consultant qualification evaluation criteria, will be required to confirm the qualifications and experience of the key experts.
Notes: Pass/Fail criteria must be met regardless of total score — failure disqualifies the bid. Recommended passing threshold: 65 / 100.
The Contractor with the highest total score will be invited to submit a proposal and to participate in negotiations. Should negotiations fail, MoES shall formally close negotiations with that Contractor and may invite the next highest-ranked Contractor. This process may be repeated with subsequent ranked Contractors until negotiations are successfully concluded or the procurement process is cancelled.
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 with amendments of February 2025 (hereinafter – 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. In the case of foreign company, the representative office/JV/consortium with local firm should exist by the date of the Contract signing.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection Based on Consultants’ Qualifications (CQS) method described in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form, in Ukrainian or English, to the address below by e-mail by July 29, 2026, 2:00 pm local time.
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
Attn: Yevhen Kudriavets - Project Coordinator
E-mail: uiherp@mon.gov.ua CC: serhiy.artemenko@uiherp.org, kateryna.kovtun@mon.gov.ua
Expressions of interest to be clearly marked: «LEARN-2.1-COM: Expression of Interest».
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Consulting services
for designing and implementing a national communication campaign in support of the rollout of upper secondary education reform within the LEARN Programme
Contract No. LEARN-2.1-COM
World Bank Project ID No.: P504171, Grant Number: TF0C5794
1. 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$451 million provides a combination of the World Bank financing instruments: Program for Results (PforR) and Investment Project Financing (IPF).
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.
Within this framework, the rollout of upper secondary education reform represents the third and most critical stage of the New Ukrainian School reform. Starting from September 2026, 150 pilot academic lyceums will begin implementation of the new model of upper secondary education, ahead of the nationwide scale-up planned for 2027.
This phase of reform requires a structured and coherent communication component to ensure public understanding, reduce uncertainty, strengthen trust, and support implementation at scale. Public discussion around upper secondary education is often shaped by infrastructure concerns, misperceptions, or fragmented interpretations of reform decisions. At the same time, the reform is ultimately about improving student outcomes, expanding choice, and creating better pathways for further education and future careers.
To support the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine in communicating this transition, it is envisaged to contract a communication agency to design and implement a national communication campaign within the LEARN programme.
2. Objective of the assignment
The objective of this assignment is to design and implement a nationwide communication campaign that:
3. Target audiences
The campaign should primarily address the following audiences:
Primary audiences:
Secondary audiences:
For parents, the communication should reduce anxiety, explain the purpose of the reform clearly, and show how the new model benefits students.
For students, the communication should be engaging, empowering, and delivered through formats and voices that increase relevance and trust.
4.Scope of Services
The contractor is responsible for the development and implementation of a nationwide communication campaign combining strategic communication, content production, digital outreach, media visibility, and locally grounded communication formats.
The campaign will be implemented across Ukraine during Q4 2026 – Q3 2027.
To ensure comparability of offers while preserving the Contractor’s creative freedom, this ToR defines a set of minimum deliverables required from all bidders, while allowing optional/additional deliverables to be proposed.
4.1 Reports Submission and Acceptance Procedure
The following procedure shall apply to all reports submitted under this Assignment:
Submission format
The exact format of reports shall be agreed with the Client upon contract signing and prior to the commencement of the Assignment.
All reports and deliverables shall be submitted:
Materials developed for Ukrainian-speaking audiences (including communication materials) shall be submitted in Ukrainian and may be included as annexes to the relevant reports.
All materials developed under this Assignment shall become the property of the Client.
Submission timeline
The Contractor shall submit:
Review and approval process
The draft of each report shall be submitted in electronic format to the Client.
The Client shall review each submitted draft within 14 calendar days from the date of receipt and shall:
The Contractor shall, within 7 calendar days of receiving comments:
Acceptance
If the Client has no comments on the revised report, the report shall be deemed approved and confirmed by a signed Acceptance Certificate for services.
If the Client does not provide comments within the specified review period, the report shall be deemed accepted.
Ad-hoc reporting
If required by the Client, the Contractor shall provide additional ad-hoc reports or updates within 3–7 calendar days, depending on the complexity of the request.
Operational exception
Shorter review timelines (up to 5 working days) may apply to operational deliverables, such as communication materials, where required for timely campaign implementation.
4.2 Development of Campaign Strategy and Creative Concept
Minimum required:
4.2 Content Development and Storytelling
Minimum required:
All content shall:
4.3 Regional Communication and Micro-Influencer Activation
Minimum required:
Each info pack shall include:
The campaign shall prioritize communication through non-institutional voices, including local actors, educators, students, and independent content creators.
Content produced under this component shall:
4.4 Digital Campaign and Multi-Channel Distribution
Minimum required:
!!Distribution shall prioritize reach through partner platforms, media, and independent channels rather than reliance on official MoESU communication channels.
4.5 Media and Public Visibility Activities
Minimum required:
4.6 Campaign Implementation and Reporting
Minimum required:
5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The performance of the Contractor shall be assessed based on a combination of output-level and outcome-level indicators, which reflect the direct results of campaign implementation.
All target values shall be proposed by the Contractor and approved by the Client.
5.1 Output Indicators (direct results of the Contractor)
The Contractor shall be responsible for delivering the following measurable results:
Content delivery
Campaign reach and visibility
Engagement performance
Multi-channel distribution
Non-institutional and decentralized communication
Regional activation
5.2 Outcome Indicators (campaign-level results)
The Contractor shall contribute to the following campaign outcomes, to be measured through available data sources (campaign analytics, surveys, or baseline/endline research where applicable):
5.3 Measurement approach
Measurement of KPIs shall be based on:
The Contractor shall propose a detailed measurement approach as part of the M&E framework, including:
6. Research and Data
A baseline perception study to be conducted by DECIDE (autumn 2026) will inform campaign targeting and messaging. MoES will share the results with the Contractor.
The Contractor is expected to incorporate available insights where feasible.
7. Milestones / Process Steps
Payment for Consultancy Services shall be made upon completion of components and acceptance of the respective reports by MoES, in accordance with the following deadlines for submission of the reports:
Deliverable | Estimated Submission Timeline for Reports | Percentage of Total Contract Value | |
Deliverable 1. Inception Report | Draft version shall be submitted within 30 calendar days from the Effective Date; final version — within 51 calendar days from the Effective Date | 20% | |
Deliverable 2. Campaign Strategy and Creative Concept | Draft version shall be submitted no later than 14 calendar days after completion of Phase 2 activities; final version — no later than 35 calendar days after completion of Phase 2 activities | 20% | |
Deliverable 3. Content Production Package | Draft version shall be submitted no later than 14 calendar days after completion of Phase 3 activities; final version — no later than 35 calendar days after completion of Phase 3 activities | 20% | |
Deliverable 4: Campaign Implementation and Progress Reporting | Draft version shall be submitted no later than 14 calendar days after completion of Phase 4 activities; final version — no later than 35 calendar days after completion of Phase 4 activities | 20% | |
Deliverable 5. Final Report |
| 20% |
The contract duration is from June(July) 2026 till August 2027
8. Requirements
8.1. Contractor
The following minimum requirements (fail/pass) shall be applied to determine the Contractor’s qualification:
General requirements
Financial stability requirement
8.2 Specific experience
The Contractor (agency or consortium) shall demonstrate the following experience:
Multi-stakeholder management (mandatory)
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver campaigns in multi-stakeholder environments, involving:
Experience with international and public-sector clients (mandatory)
Experience working with:
Thematic experience (strong advantage)
Experience in projects related to:
will be considered a strong advantage, particularly where campaigns involved:
Decentralized and regional communication (advantageous)
Demonstrated experience in:
Recognised excellence and awards
Presence of Effie Awards or other recognised national or international awards will be considered an advantage.
References (mandatory)
A minimum of three (3) reference letters from previous clients, preferably including:
8.3. Staff
Minimum expected staff inputs
Key Experts:
Supporting Staff:
8.3.1. Qualifications of Key Experts
At the stage of evaluating submitted expressions of interest, the qualifications and experience of key experts are not assessed. Only the Consultant with the highest ranking, determined in accordance with the established Consultant qualification evaluation criteria, will be required to confirm the qualifications and experience of the key experts.
Team Leader / Project Director
Strategy Lead
Creative Director / Art Director
Media Lead
M&E / Research Lead
Supporting documentation for Key Experts
Key Experts must confirm their qualifications by providing detailed CVs, clearly highlighting:
9. Evaluation
The evaluation and assigning of the rating of the expressions of interest that passed the minimum requirements will be carried out based on the following criteria:
Criterion | Measured by (at submission stage) | Max pts | Type | Score awarded |
1. Company qualifications & general experience | 30 pts | |||
Legal registration, years of operation, financial turnover | Registration docs, financial statements / audit reports | — | Pass / Fail |
|
Nationwide campaigns (min. 3, each ≥12 months, national coverage) | Case descriptions: objectives, channels, duration, KPIs achieved + evidence | 13 | Documentary |
|
Multi-stakeholder environment | Cases referencing govt bodies, educational institutions, media, civil society | 7 | Documentary |
|
International & public-sector clients | Reference letters or case evidence citing international orgs / donor-funded programmes | 5 | Documentary |
|
Awards & recognised excellence | Effie Awards or equivalent national / international certificates submitted | 3 | Documentary |
|
Reference letters (min. 3) | Letters from previous clients; ministries and international donors preferred | 2 (per at least 3 letters) | Documentary |
|
2. Thematic & sectoral experience | 25 pts | |||
Education, youth or reform communication | Cases explaining reforms / policies to parents, students, communities | 10 | Documentary |
|
Behaviour change & trust-sensitive communication | Cases showing audience-centered design, non-institutional voices, addressing uncertainty | 9 | Documentary |
|
Regional & decentralised communication | Evidence of micro-influencer engagement, regional media partnerships | 6 | Documentary |
|
3. Content production capacity | 25 pts | |||
Video production (main + short formats) | Portfolio: campaign videos, short-form content for digital / offline environments | 8 | Documentary |
|
Social media & digital content | Portfolio: social content packages; platform adaptation approach | 7 | Documentary |
|
Audio & OOH | Portfolio: radio / retail audio examples; OOH concept samples | 5 | Documentary |
|
Regional info packs & micro-influencer approach | Description of localised content approach + any prior evidence of implementation | 5 | Qualitative |
|
4. Team composition | 20 pts | |||
Team composition | Team structure with roles listed: managers, producers, designers, SMM, PR, copywriters, etc | 20 | Qualitative |
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TOTAL SCORE | 100 |
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Notes: Pass/Fail criteria must be met regardless of total score — failure disqualifies the bid. Recommended passing threshold: 65 / 100. |
The Contractor with the highest total score will be invited to submit a proposal and to participate in negotiations. Should negotiations fail, MoES shall formally close negotiations with that Contractor and may invite the next highest-ranked Contractor. This process may be repeated with subsequent ranked Contractors until negotiations are successfully concluded or the procurement process is canceled.
10. Implementation arrangement
The Contractor
The Contractor shall be responsible for support in all aspects and costs of its team during the Services. In coordination with the Client, the Contractor is encouraged to identify and engage relevant education institutions, student associations and NGOs as campaign partners, where such collaboration adds value and remains cost-effective.
The Contractor shall be responsible for engaging and payment of local personnel, including competent bilingual (Ukrainian-English) secretarial assistance to cover administrative and translation support. The Contractor shall also make their own allowance for additional technical, administrative, and other support staff.
The Contractor shall ensure that all proposed personnel, including non-key experts where relevant to delivery, are subject to review and prior approval by the Client.
The Contractor shall provide for all logistics, rentals, consumables, computers, laptops, and equipment required for providing services smoothly and shall include such costs in their financial proposal. All such provisions shall be made on a rental basis, including maintenance. No provision for the purchase of equipment shall be included in the Financial Proposal.
The Contractor shall report on all aspects of the contract to the authorised representative of the Client.
All key deliverables, including but not limited to the campaign strategy, narrative framework, creative concept, implementation plan, media plan, and all communication materials, shall be subject to prior written approval by the Client before dissemination or implementation.
For the implementation, the Contractor shall take into consideration COVID-19 and war-related restrictions and the volatile security situation in Ukraine. Depending on the situation at the start of the Contract, the Contractor may need to begin with remote work and/or engage local consultants for initial stages. The Contractor is encouraged to maximise the use of local expertise and capacity.
The Contractor shall ensure that all activities comply with applicable safety protocols, including war-time safety requirements for filming and placements. Any work involving minors shall be conducted only with appropriate written consent.
All campaign materials shall:
The Contractor shall adhere to internationally recognised ethical standards in communication, including the ICC Advertising and Marketing Communications Code or equivalent guidelines.
The Client
The Client shall be responsible for the implementation of the overall Project and the Contractor’s Assignment shall be managed and monitored by the Client’s Implementation group.
The designated representative of the Client responsible for communication and routine approval of reports, certificates, and other documentation related to this Assignment shall be the Educational Reform Communication Office (ERCO) within the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MoESU), acting through its duly authorised representative. Changes in the contact person may be communicated by exchange of letters without amending the contract.
Communication and Reporting
All communication between the Client and the Contractor shall be in writing in English and/or Ukrainian.
Key deliverables (including the Inception Report, campaign strategy, and Final Report) shall be submitted in both Ukrainian and English, unless otherwise agreed. Other reports and updates may be submitted in either language, as agreed with the Client.
The Contractor shall submit:
The Client shall review submitted deliverables and provide feedback within up to 5 working days, unless otherwise agreed.
For payments, contract modifications, formal approvals and other cases requiring official documentation, correspondence shall be maintained in printed form in a sufficient number of copies submitted to the Client. For all other cases, electronic communication is acceptable, subject to prior agreement on designated recipients.
Data, Materials and Confidentiality
The Client shall make available all existing data, documents, reports and studies necessary for the implementation of the Services.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the verification, interpretation and use of such materials and shall not disclose them to any third party without prior written consent of the Client.
Most available information is in Ukrainian. The Contractor shall arrange for translation, as necessary, at their own expense.
All products, deliverables, reports and materials produced under this Assignment shall be the property of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MoESU) from the moment of their transfer.
Assumptions and Inputs
Assumptions:
Prerequisites for campaign rollout
Campaign rollout may commence only after the following conditions are met:
Inputs from MoESU:
Equipment
No equipment shall be purchased on behalf of the Client under this contract or transferred to the Client at its completion. Any equipment required by the Client shall be procured through a separate supply tender procedure.
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GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SKILLS, YOUTH & INFORMATION
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Name of Project: Jamaica Education Project (JEP)
Loan No.: 9586-JM
Assignment Title: Consultant: Student Early Warning System Review and Strengthening
Reference No.: JM-MOEY-556229-CS-INDV
The Government of Jamaica has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Jamaica Education Project (JEP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The Government of Jamaica, through the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MoESYI) is seeking to address identified structural challenges in secondary education, through the Jamaica Education Project (JEP). The project is being implemented by the MoESYI with funding support provided by the World Bank, through a loan facility of US$30,000,000.00. It has five main components, : (i) Strengthening Teaching and Learning in Secondary Education; (ii) Supporting quality and resilient school infrastructure (iii) Strengthening information systems and strategies for student retention; (iv) Technical Assistance (TA), Strengthening Institutional Capacity and Project Management and (v) Contingent Emergency Response Component.
A Project Implementation Unit has been established to accomplish the deliverables under each component of the project.
The MoESYI is now seeking to engage a Consultant to support the review and strengthening of existing student retention interventions implemented by the MoESYI to ensure an effective response pathway for students flagged by the system.
Objective of the Consultancy
To develop an early warning system for the MoESYI to tackle students at risk. A Student Early Warning System (EWS) defines a framework for identifying, tracking, and supporting students at risk of school dropout. It ideally focuses on the monitoring of key indicators (e.g. attendance, behaviour and student performance) to trigger timely, appropriate interventions. The system establishes procedures, roles, and data analysis methods for the likelihood and improvement of student retention. Hence, the system should have the functionality to identify, monitor, and track students at risk of dropping out and highlight students who will be eligible to receive special intervention services.
Within that context, the objective of this assignment is to review and strengthen the existing ecosystem of student retention interventions and to design an operational framework that links EWS-generated risk signals to clear, actionable, and context-appropriate response pathways at school, regional, and central levels.
The MoESYI now invites eligible individuals (“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 evaluation shall be based on the relevant qualifications and experience of the individual Consultant. They are:
Selection Method
Individual Consultant Selection method as set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations, September 2023.
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 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on Conflict of Interest.
Duration of Consultancy
The activities associated with this assignment are expected to be completed in six (6) months.
Availability of Documents
The Terms of Reference will be available for download as of July 6, 2026, on the Government of Jamaica Electronic Procurement (GOJEP) portal at www.gojep.gov.jm.
Submission Date & Time
CVs must be submitted online via www.gojep.gov.jm on or before July 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (Jamaica time).
To participate in this opportunity, prospective candidates must first be registered on the GOJEP portal at www.gojep.gov.jm. For assistance with registration on the GOJEP portal, please contact the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Help Desk at (876) 932-5704 or via email at opppcustomercare@mof.gov.jm. For additional information about GOJEP, please send email to: mofprocure@mof.gov.jm.
Requests for Clarification
Requests for Clarification should be in writing via GOJEP.
Contact Information
The Project Manager
Jamaica Education Project (JEP)
Email - jep@moey.gov.jm
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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 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
(Consulting Services)
UKRAINE
SECOND POWER TRANSMISSION PROJECT (PTP-2)
Loan No. IBRD-84620
Assignment Title: Conducting a comprehensive assessment of corporate governance of public sector entities
Reference No.: UE/34
I. INTRODUCTION
NPC “Ukrenergo” (hereinafter called “the Client”) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Second Power Transmission Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for Conducting a comprehensive assessment of corporate governance of public sector entities.
The consulting services (hereinafter called “the Services”) must be provided in accordance with the current legislation of Ukraine and in accordance with Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No.1223-r dated 13.11.2025 "Issues of comprehensive analysis of the activities of certain business entities of the public sector of the economy".
A comprehensive assessment is carried out with the involvement of audit companies and/or international consulting companies in accordance with the requirements of the aforementioned Order.
During the assessment, the following are to be taken into account:
II. SCOPE OF WORK
Purpose and main areas of the comprehensive assessment is analysis of:
A comprehensive assessment shall cover:
III. DELIVERABLES
It is anticipated that the Consultant would complete the work over a maximum duration of 3 months.
The report on the results of the comprehensive assessment must be submitted to the Client no later than 30 November 2026 and submitted to the Ministry of Economy and the State Audit Service by 31 December 2026.
IV. Requirements for the Consultant
A comprehensive assessment is carried out by audit companies that are part of the international audit network and, in accordance with national legislation, have the right to conduct a statutory audit of the financial statements of enterprises of public interest and/or international consulting companies that have experience in the field of corporate governance of public sector entities, in accordance with the requirements of the aforementioned Government Ordinance.
The Consultant must have professional certifications, including ACCA, CIA, etc., to confirm the compliance of the ICS with international standards.
The consultant should demonstrate a proven track record in independent assessments of corporate governance, internal control systems, risk management, internal audit, compliance, anti-corruption, anti-fraud, procurement controls and significant transaction approval processes in large state-owned enterprises or public-sector entities, preferably in the energy, infrastructure, utilities, extractive or other high-risk sectors, and in Ukraine or comparable jurisdictions.
The proposed team should include senior specialists with relevant professional qualifications and practical experience in internal audit, enterprise risk management, compliance, anti-corruption, anti-fraud, procurement, forensic or investigative work, legal and regulatory analysis, IT controls and data analytics. Relevant certifications may include CIA, CISA, CRISC, CPA, ACCA, CFE or equivalent qualifications. The consultant should be able to allocate sufficient senior-level and in-country capacity, including personnel able to conduct interviews, review primary documentation and test the actual operation of control and compliance functions.
In conducting the assessment, the consultant should use, as applicable, the OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises, OECD anti-corruption and integrity guidance, the OECD Recommendation on Public Procurement, OECD/G20 Principles of Corporate Governance, COSO Internal Control and COSO Enterprise Risk Management frameworks, ISO 31000, ISO 19600, ISO 37001, ISO 27001, ISO 19011, INTOSAI GUID 9100, the Global Internal Audit Standards and IPPF, and ACFE guidance on fraud risk management.
Submission Requirements: Interested firms are hereby invited to submit expressions of interest.
In order to confirm meeting the above shortlisting criteria, the Consultant is required to submit the following:
a. brief overview of the firm including company profile, organization and staffing;
b. details of firm’s requested experience and related assignments and strictly related to the envisaged services;
c. details on the relevant experts` experience;
d. completed Contact Sheet;
e. any other document confirming fulfilment of the above shortlisting criteria.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers, (January 2011, Revised July 2014) (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the CQS method set out in the Consultant Guidelines (please refer to paragraph 3.7 of Consultant Guidelines).
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Kyiv time.
Expressions of interest must be delivered by e-mail to procurement_office@ua.energy to be received not later than July 14, 2026.
The expression of interest shall not exceed 30 pages.
Important note: The expression of interest shall be one file (pdf or Word). Only if the permissible file size is exceeded 5 MB, the Consultant may split the expression of interest into further files.
Expression of interest shall be in English. Translation in Ukrainian is desirable.
Private Joint Stock Company “National Power Company “Ukrenergo”
25 Symona Petliury Str., Kyiv, Ukraine, 01032
Attn.: Mr. Viktor Lysykh,
Head of International Procurement and Contract Management Division
procurement_office@ua.energy
tel.: +38 073 427 78 28
+38 044 238 30 14
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1) Designer - Visual Identity and Web Experience
LOCATION: Remote
POSITION TYPE: Consultant/Agency
DURATION: March 2 – June 30, 2026
About GDN
The Global Development Network (GDN) is a public international organisation that supports high-quality, policy-oriented, social science research in Low- and Middle- Income Countries (LMICs), to promote better lives. Founded in 1999, GDN is headquartered in New Delhi (India), with offices in Clermont-Ferrand (France) and Arlington (USA). Our work spans the Global South.
One of GDN’s flagship programmes, the Global Development Awards Competition (GDAC), has supported nearly 120 researchers and development practitioners worldwide, creating a substantial legacy of awardees, research outputs and best practices. To better showcase this work and strengthen long-term alumni engagement, including in terms of its integration with other GDN programmes, GDN is developing a modern GDAC Alumni Platform that will expand and integrate the existing GDN website and existing platform, to provide a more comprehensive, user-friendly space to connect with alumni, their projects, and learning from past programme cycles.
To support the visibility and effectiveness of this platform-enabled alumni engagement programme, GDN is undertaking a broader refresh of its brand identity and website. The designer will therefore contribute to both the visual and UX foundations of the GDAC Alumni Platform, and the modernisation of GDN’s organisational website to ensure consistency, clarity and impact.
Position Summary
GDN is seeking a Designer – Visual Identity and Web Experience to refresh and modernise the organisation’s visual identity and digital presence, with particular emphasis on strengthening the presentation and accessibility of GDAC alumni and awardee profiles, the visibility of their work, and engagement pathways across the platform.
The consultant will update the visual identity (logo, colour palette, typography and core visual language), and develop a cohesive, modern style guide. Accordingly, they will also lead the strategic and visual design of GDN’s new website by producing mockups and design assets that reflect the updated brand. A key component of the website will be the newly structured grantee and alumni database, enabling users to explore GDN-supported projects, starting from GDN’s longest and largest standing programme (GDAC), learn from best practices, and connect with past awardees.
The role requires a creative designer who understands user-centred design and can help translate GDN’s work, particularly the legacy and ongoing contribution of GDAC alumni, into a cohesive, engaging visual experience.
Scope of Work
In close collaboration with the GDN Communications Team, the designer is expected to work on the following tasks –
1. Review and diagnostic phase
2. Visual/brand identity refresh
Create a cohesive visual identity and design system that supports the needs of the GDAC Alumni Platform and aligns with GDN’s mission. This should guide the look and feel of the alumni platform, website, templates, and other communication materials.
3. Website and Platform design for enhanced alumni engagement
Design the user experience and visual layout for the GDAC Alumni Platform, as well as the supporting sections of the GDN website that will host and connect to this platform. This includes:
The mockups should reflect the refreshed visual identity, offer clear navigation and accessible pathways for engagement, and enhance the user experience (UI/UX) across the platform. The use of tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, or similar is expected for this stage.
4. Iteration and integration
Duration of Assignment
The estimated level of effort is 30 working days between March and June 2026, allowing time for research, feedback cycles, iterations and internal approvals.
Eligibility and Desired Profile
The designer should
Applications were reviewed based on design expertise, strategic thinking, relevant experience, strength of portfolio, and the feasibility of the proposed approach and budget.
Rights and Ownership
All final designs, visual assets, templates, and website mockups created under this assignment will become the sole property of the Global Development Network (GDN). The designer agrees to transfer all intellectual property rights to GDN upon completion of the assignment.
2) Website and Digital Platform Developer
LOCATION: Remote
POSITION TYPE: Consultant/Agency
DURATION: March 2 – June 30, 2026
About GDN
The Global Development Network (GDN) is a public international organisation that supports high-quality, policy-oriented, social science research in Low- and Middle- Income Countries (LMICs), to promote better lives. Founded in 1999, GDN is headquartered in New Delhi (India), with offices in Clermont-Ferrand (France) and Arlington (USA). Our work spans the Global South.
One of GDN’s flagship programmes, the Global Development Awards Competition (GDAC), has supported nearly 120 researchers and development practitioners worldwide, creating a substantial legacy of awardees, research outputs and best practices.
To better showcase this work and strengthen long-term alumni engagement, including in terms of its integration with other GDN programmes, GDN is developing a modern GDAC Alumni Platform that will expand and integrate the existing GDN website and existing platform, to provide a more comprehensive, user-friendly space to connect with alumni, their projects, and learning from past programme cycles. To support the new GDAC Alumni Platform, GDN is also redeveloping its organisational website. This will provide the stable infrastructure, improved navigation and long-term scalability needed for alumni engagement and best-practice sharing.
Position Summary
GDN is inviting proposals from reputable agencies or freelance consultants to develop a revamped website with a strong focus on enabling and enhancing GDAC alumni engagement, building an interactive alumni/grantee platform, and strengthening the sharing of best practices and lessons learned across the network.
The new website will be contemporary, user-friendly, and scalable, integrating advanced database structures, CRM functionalities and engagement features that support both alumni and broader GDN stakeholders.
Scope of Work
The consultant/agency will collaborate with GDN’s IT Manager and Communications Team and deliver the following:
1. Website and Alumni Platform Development
b) A Publications platform – enabling browsing, searching and filtering of research outputs.
2. Communication and Workflow
3. Documentation, Training and Handover
Duration of Assignment
The assignment is expected to be completed over approximately three months, starting March 2026. The exact timeline will be discussed and agreed upon before the start of the assignment.
Eligibility and Desired Profile
Applications were reviewed based on relevant technical expertise, understanding of the assignment and proposed approach, experience in developing comparable websites (particularly for international or development-sector organisations), strength of portfolio, team capacity (where applicable), and the feasibility of the proposed timeline and budget.
Rights and Ownership
All deliverables produced under this assignment, including the website, source code, databases and documentation, will be the property of GDN upon full payment, with full
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Request for Expression of Interest
(Consulting Services – Individual Consultant Selection)
Name of project: FOOD SYSTEMS RESILIENCE PROGRAM FOR EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA-Additional Financing (FSRP-AF)
Project No.: (P178566)
Grant No: TF-D0339
Assignment Title: Consultancy to Strengthen Communication, Knowledge Management, Dissemination and Uptake of Early Warning Information across the IGAD Region
Contract No.: DJ-IGAD-556508-CS-INDV
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has received additional financing from International Development Agency (IDA) the Food systems resilience program for Eastern and Southern Africa Phase 1 to scale-up Digital Agro-Climate Advisory Services and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this Grant to payments under this contract: Consultancy to Strengthen Communication, Knowledge Management, Dissemination and Uptake of Early Warning Information across the IGAD Region.
The overall objective of this consultancy is to strengthen the communication, dissemination, knowledge-sharing and uptake of early warning information, analytical products and project results to support timely, coordinated and evidence-based decision-making across the IGAD region. More details are available in the Terms of Reference attached/can be provided upon request
The specific objectives are to:
Expression of interest shall be sent by e-mail by July/10/2026 at 1700hours EAT to: procurement@igad.int copy: hassan.salah@igad.int , with subject line ‘‘FSRP-AF: Consultancy to Strengthen Communication, Knowledge Management, Dissemination and Uptake of Early Warning Information across the IGAD RegionContract No.: DJ-IGAD-556508-CS-INDV
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(CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION)
Country: Ukraine
Name of Project: Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program
Grant No.: TF0C5794
Assignment Title: Consulting services for the development of teaching and learning materials (TLM) for the first cycle of study at the level of upper secondary education (10th grade)
Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): LEARN-1.1-TLM10
The objectives of the LEARN are: to (i) improve teaching and learning conditions; and (ii) to strengthen the management capacity of the education system.
The total financing for the Operation is US$451 million using a combination of the World Bank's financial instruments: Program-for-Results (PforR) complemented by Investment Project Financing (IPF).
The MoES intends to apply part of the grant proceeds to eligible payments for consulting services for which this Request for Expressions of Interest has been issued.
The consulting services (hereinafter – the Services) include:
• developing teaching and learning materials (hereinafter referred to as “TLM”) for the first cycle/year of upper secondary education (Grade 10);
• upgrading the MoES digital repository for TLM storage and use by expanding the repository’s capacity, as well as updating the User Manual for the repository;
• developing, publishing, and disseminating hard copies of the Manuals on TLM;
• conducting training for TLM users; and
• organizing a final event for dissemination of the results.
The expected period for the Consultant’s provision of the Services is approximately 12 calendar months from the date of contract signing.
The required objective of the Services must be achieved by the Consultant within the agreed program and in accordance with the Ukrainian legislation, the World Bank’s policies and rules and requirements of the Terms of Reference (TOR), which is attached.
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (hereinafter – Client/MOES) now invites eligible consulting firms (hereinafter – 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 evaluation of the expressions of interest provided by the Consultants will be carried out based on the following criteria:
Legal status and market experience
Experience in digital education
Cooperation with international organizations
Financial stability
Confirmation of qualification. A Consultant shall provide:
Availability of qualified specialists. The company must confirm the availability of at least 7 specialists having permanent/long-term contracts (the term of which exceeds 12 months):
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 with amendments of February 2025 (hereinafter – 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. In the case of foreign company, the representative office/JV/consortium with local firm should exist by the date of the Contract signing.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the “Quality and Cost Based Selection” arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and to be specifically set out in the Request for Proposals.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form, in Ukrainian or English, to the address below by e-mail by June 25, 2026, 1:00 pm local time.
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
Attn: Yevhen Kudriavets - Project Coordinator
E-mail: uiherp@mon.gov.ua CC: serhiy.artemenko@uiherp.org, kateryna.kovtun@mon.gov.ua
Expressions of interest to be clearly marked: «LEARN-1.1-TLM10: Expression of Interest».
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Consulting services
for the development of teaching and learning materials (TLM)
for the first cycle of study at the level of upper secondary education
(10th grade)
Contract LEARN-1.1-TLM10
World Bank Project ID No.: P504171, Grant Number: TF0C5794
List of abbreviations
AUSO All Ukrainian School Online
GLO Group of learning outcomes
SSPUSE State Standard of Profiled Upper-Secondary Education
SSBSE State Standard of Basic Secondary Education
LEARN The Program "Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in
Ukraine Program"
MoES Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
NIO NUS Implementation Office
NUS The New Ukrainian School
PDF Portable Document Format
SSEQ State Service of Education Quality
TLM Teaching and Learning Materials
UCEQA Ukrainian Center for Education Quality Assessment
UIRO Ukrainian Institute of Education Development
Word Microsoft Word document format
Table of Contents
I. CONTEXT 4
II. OBJECTIVES 5
III. SCOPE OF SERVICES 7
Component 1. Creation of TLMs for educational sectors by expert groups 7
Component 2: Upgrading digital repository for TLMs 9
Component 3: Publishing and dissemination of the Manuals on TLMs 9
Component 4: Capacity building for Pilot participants 11
Component 5: Organization of the final event – presentation of project results 12
Terms and requirements for implementation 13
IV. DELIVERABLES 17
V. REQUIREMENTS 18
Consultant 19
Personnel 20
Implementation mechanism 21
I. CONTEXT
Ukraine and the 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).
The objectives of the LEARN are: to (i) improve teaching and learning conditions; and (ii) to strengthen the management capacity of the education system.
The total financing for the Operation is US$451 million using a combination of the World Bank's financial instruments: Program-for-Results (PforR) complemented by Investment Project Financing (IPF).
The Program-for-Results (PforR) is funded by a US$235 million credit provided by Bank resources, supported by credit 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 Financing Agreement between Ukraine and the International Development Association for the Program (CREDIT NUMBER 7626-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 Loan Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Program (LOAN NUMBER 9721-UA). Financing Agreement (Additional Financing: Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program) between Ukraine and the International Development Association (CREDIT NUMBER 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 NUMBER TF0C5794).
Furthermore, US$31.1 million in Additional Financing is provided through grant resources, consisting of US$30.0 million from the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund and US$1.1 million from the Global Partnership for Education Fund. This additional financing is formalized under the Grant Agreement 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 (URTF GRANT NUMBER TF0D0612; GPE GRANT NUMBER TF0D0613), and supports activities related to the continued implementation of the Program.
Hereinafter, the portion of the Operation financed through the PforR is referred to as the Program and the portion financed through the IPF is referred to as the Project.
The Project complements the LEARN by supporting the piloting of the NUS reform in grades 8 to 12 and strengthening the MoES’ capacity for education system management.
The Project will provide technical support to pilot the NUS reform in selected schools for grades 8 to 12, through: (i) developing, printing, delivering, and testing teaching and learning materials for the NUS Pilot; (ii) developing and carrying out training programs to teachers, school principals, and their deputies; (iii) providing technical assistance to design a fit-for-purpose instrument for measuring teacher classroom practices and to implement said instrument in a sample of classrooms in grades 8 and 9; and (iv) providing STEM, ICT, and other required equipment aligned with the NUS standards to schools in the NUS Pilot at the basic and upper-secondary education levels for grades 8 to 12.
Importantly, the IPF will also strengthen the management capacity of the MoES to manage, monitor, and evaluate the rollout of the NUS reform through: (i) providing technical assistance to the MoES’ units responsible for NUS implementation; (ii) strengthening the Ukrainian Institute of Education Development (“UIRO”) capacity; (iii) creating a Special Online Platform (“SOP”) for State Final Examination (“DPA”); (iv) modernizing the education management information system (“AIKOM”); (v) improving the education infrastructure planning.
Scope and impact
With a funding commitment of $419,9 million and a timeline extending to 2027, LEARN represents a transformative effort to ensure every child in Ukraine has access to safe, high-quality education. The initiative not only addresses immediate challenges posed by the conflict but also lays the groundwork for a resilient and future-ready education system.
The Consultant’s role in this program is critical, as they will design and implement robust frameworks and strategies to meet the evolving demands of Ukraine’s education system. These efforts will contribute to long-term educational recovery, resilience, and equity, ensuring that Ukrainian students are prepared for the challenges of a globalized, knowledge-driven world.
II. OBJECTIVES
The Assignment for the Consultant is:
TLM for each educational domain should consist of a study program, model sets of tasks, model projects, and corresponding compensatory learning course of at least 24 learning hours to be introduced/ implemented as an additional/ compensatory instrument for overcoming the learning gaps apart from/ concurrently with the textbooks for 10th grade participating in approbation in the pilot liceums. The compensatory learning course should be a set of additional multilevel competence-based assessment/ learning tasks aimed at the support/ equalizing students with different personal and social backgrounds, educational needs, learning experiences/ achievements.
This activity focuses on the development of TLM for all educational areas to equip teachers of schools participating in the piloting the State Standard of Profiled Upper-Secondary Education (SSPUSE)" (hereinafter – pilot schools) with the materials for:
These materials will be used by teachers of the pilot schools directly in the educational process to assess/ achieve expected learning outcomes, and/or serve as models for the development of similar tasks by teachers and authors of curricula/manuals/textbooks, ensuring a unified approach to assessing students’ learning achievement as well as comprehensive strategies for coping with educational losses.
Main tasks:
The Consultant will create materials that contain study programs, sets of model tasks, model projects, compensatory learning courses for all 10 educational domains, aimed at assessing the mandatory learning outcomes defined by the SSBSE/ SSPUSE. These materials will be used directly in the educational process by pilot schools, will serve as examples for teachers and authors of educational content, and will contribute to a unified approach to assessment. The developed materials will also be adapted for use with Ukrainian students abroad and in temporarily occupied/de-occupied territories, supporting the recognition of learning outcomes for students with limited or disrupted access to Ukrainian education.
A digital repository preliminary developed as a storage for TLMs under the Project Consulting services for the development of teaching and learning materials (TLM) for the final year of study at the level of basic secondary education (9th grade) and owned by an agency appointed by MoES will be upgraded to storage TLMs developed under Component 1 of this Assignment, and the User Manual for repository will be updated. The repository will support efficient storing, search, filtering, classification, and retrieval of tasks developed within Component 1 aligned with specific learning outcomes. This platform will ensure open access to the materials for educators, curricula/ materials’ developers, and other stakeholders. The main idea of the repository is to create collections of materials that are “linked” to the learning outcomes, which will allow users to select the necessary materials for various purposes, including students’ assessment.
Manuals on TLM will be developed (written), provided with editing and graphic design and published as hard copies to explain the purpose and structure of TLMs. Following review and approval according to the national regulations, these publications will be distributed to pilot schools for direct use and to support the development of similar resources by teachers and content developers. The dissemination of the manuals for pilot schools is expected to be done in digital format. Consultant is responsible for arranging the most effective way of editing and delivery of the product. For those purposes, both individuals and companies could be outsourced if needed.
The Consultant will deliver 1 general (introductory) and 10 domain-specific professional development courses (0,5 ECTS credit each) for teachers working with 10th grades in pilot schools and other relevant stakeholders (i.e. school principals/ deputy principals,trainers, teacher-trainers) – all teachers from pilot schools are expected to be covered during the assignment. This training will focus on the use of the developed TLMs, including how to apply the tools and tasks to assess student learning achievements effectively and to respond to the results of this assessment.
To promote the wider use and impact of the developed materials, the Consultant will organize a final presentation event. This event will present the project deliverables, raise awareness among broader stakeholders, and outline strategies for the scale-up and continued use of the materials, including potential replication by educational content developers.
The Assignment should be implemented during the 12 months since a date of contract signing.
The assignment will adhere to the policies and regulations set forth by Ukrainian legislation and the World Bank, ensuring that it is practical, adaptable, and responsive to both immediate and long-term needs. These efforts are aimed at positioning Ukraine’s education system as a model of sustainability, inclusiveness, and excellence that enables students to thrive in a globalized world. The TLM will be developed in line with the academic integrity principles and compliance with the intellectual property rights. The Consultant should provide the Quality Assurance Plan at the inception stage and should report on its implementation as part of the Phase 1-4 reports on deliverables.
III. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The selected consultant will be responsible for the completion of the following components to assure the development and implementation of TLMs for 10 educational domains:
(i) language and literature; (ii) foreign languages; (iii) civic and historical; (iv) maths; (v) science; (vi) technology; (vii) art; (viii) social and health; (ix) IT; (x) physical education. Each task must be performed with accuracy, professionalism, and in accordance with the outlined goals and requirements.
Component 1. Creation of TLMs for educational domains by expert groups
The Consultant will create 10 expert groups (the final list of experts is to be approved by the Client and NIO) and coordinate the development of TLMs for 10 educational domains. TLMs will be used by the pilot schools in the educational process apart from the draft textbooks introduced for approbation accordingly to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated 26 August 2025 No. 1058 “On the implementation of the experimental project on the introduction in general secondary education institutions of educational programmes developed on the basis of the Typical Educational Programme for grades 10–12 of general secondary education institutions providing profile secondary education of the academic orientation”.
These materials will also serve as a model for creating high-quality tasks (including competency-based tasks) for developers of educational materials and teachers.
The TLM (for each specific educational domain) are model tools that contain study program, model sets of tasks, model projects and compensatory learning tasks for conducting diagnostic and summative assessments by GLO, and following compensatory/equalizing interventions and accompanying explanations and recommendations that provide clear guidance for users on how to use tasks/tools to assess student achievement.
The KPI for TLM development is presented in Annex 1.
A study program is a document that defines the sequence of achieving expected learning outcomes and describes the relevant content and educational activities for using model sets of tasks and model projects, as well as ompensatory learning tasks (24 hours of instruction). A study program should be designed for two semesters, with hours of instruction rationally divided between them. The structure of study programme must comply with the requirements of the typical educational programme for grades 10-12 of general secondary education institutions that provide profile secondary education with an academic track (https://mon.gov.ua/npa/pro-zatverdzhennia-typovoi-osvitnoi-prohramy-dlia-10-12-klasiv-zakladiv-zahalnoi-serednoi-osvity-iaki-zabezpechuiut-zdobuttia-profilnoi-serednoi-osvity-za-akademichnym-spriamuvanniam).
A model set of tasks is a set of tasks organized in accordance with the specification developed for a particular assessment and created in accordance with the requirements for model tasks.
The minimum number of model sets of tasks in the model tools repository is 3 per educational domain, including the mandatory ones:
Depending on the specifics of the educational domain and the GLO of the respective domain, the number of model sets can be increased (but not reduced) to provide a holistic representation of assessment opportunities for all GLO defined by the SSBSE/ SSPUSE for a particular domain.
Each model set of tasks should contain a sufficient number of individual tasks to conduct an objective assessment in accordance with the requirements of the SSBSE/ SSPUSE for the relevant period of study.
The number of tasks in the diagnostic work should be calculated proceeding from at least 2 academic hours of assessment. When creating tasks for diagnostic work, use the assessment guidelines defined for the 9th grade SSBSE, which remain relevant for the SSPUSE in accordance with the progress recorded at the link https://educationforlife.mon.gov.ua/interaktyvnyi-postup/?cycle%5B%5D=7-9&cycle%5B%5D=10-12. Tasks for 10th grade cannot duplicate tasks developed within the TLM for 9th grade.
The number of tasks in the final semester work should be calculated proceeding from at least 1 academic hour of testing for each group of results specified in the certificate of achievement for the relevant educational domain: (i) language and literature — 4; (ii) foreign languages — 4; (iii) civic and historical — 3; (iv) maths — 3; (v) science — 3; (vi) technology — 3; (vii) art — 3; (viii) social and health — 4; (ix) IT — 4; (x) physical education — 3.
The maximum number of tasks in a particular set depends on several factors: 1) the specifics of the subject-specific learning outcomes; 2) the availability and length of the stimulus materials (reading texts, instructions, etc.) needed to complete the tasks; 3) the type and nature of the tasks.
A set of tasks for educational fields where performance tasks are relevant, such as language and literature — listening & speaking; foreign languages — listening & speaking; science — conducting experiments; technology — product manufacturing; art — product manufacturing, performance; physical education — physical exercise, may contain fewer tasks if the set includes a performance task, compared to task sets for other fields.
The tasks may relate to stimulus materials (reading texts, situation descriptions, instructions for completion). The time required to work through the relevant materials should be taken into account when determining the maximum possible number of tasks for the estimated time of the set. The stimulus material should be necessary for the completion of the tasks and correspond in volume to the task set. When calculating the time required to work through the stimulus material, a guideline is up to 150 words per minute of text material.
When calculating the number of tasks for a set, it is necessary to proceed from the following average time limits for completing different types and kinds of tasks (depending on the length of the instructions and stimulus material):
Examples for calculating the number of tasks for a given time can be found in the external independent assessment test forms available at https://testportal.gov.ua/ofzvit/, as well as competency-based tasks available at https://nus-tasks.net/.
A model set of tasks specification is a description of a set of tasks that gives a complete picture of the specifics of the assessment and the determination of results based on it. The specification should contain information about the following:
A model project is a long-term project (at least one week) developed and described in detail within the educational domain, the results of which can be used for summative assessment (interim (thematic), semester, or annual).
The minimum number of model projects is 2: 1 for basic level and 1 for an advanced level of learning outcomes for each educational domain. Projects should differ by subjects of completion (individual, pair, microgroup, group) and by the modality of the leading activity with the intention to clearly express the potential of project activity in the educational process for different educational domains.
The model project plan is a comprehensive description of the project that provides a detailed overview of its organization, implementation, evaluation, and outcome. The plan should contain information on the following:
Compensatory learning tasks - set of content/ learning activities aimed at filling out identified learning gaps related to respective expected learning outcomes.
Minimal amount of the learning tasks is 200 evenly distributed among GLOs, defined by the SSPUSE for each educational domain. Respectively the number of GLOs is: (i) language and literature — 4; (ii) foreign languages — 4; (iii) civic and historical — 6; (iv) maths — 4; (v) science — 4; (vi) technology — 3; (vii) art — 3; (viii) social and health — 4; (ix) IT — 4; (x) physical education — 3. Learning tasks should be allocated among 24 hours of instruction as defined in the respective study program.
Learning tasks should be in line with the examples of learning tasks for 10-12 grades published here: https://educationforlife.mon.gov.ua/interaktyvnyi-postup/?cycle%5B%5D=10-12, and/or can extend the list of these examples and be suitable for use in the ongoing educational process as a separate extension of the textbooks’ tasks.
Component 2: Upgrading a digital repository for TLMs
This component focuses on upgrading a user-friendly digital environment (online repository) that will ensure efficient access to structured learning materials aligned with the mandatory learning outcomes of the SSBSE/ SSPUSE. The repository will support filtering, searching, saving, and integration with existing digital education platforms, enhancing their functionality.
Selected Consultant should review relevant existing digital solutions (particularly, repository for TLMs developed under the Project’s Consulting services for the development of teaching and learning materials (TLM) for the final year of study at the level of basic secondary education (9th grade) ) and propose implementation/improvement plan based on the analysis .
The improvement plan should be approved by the Client and then implemented by Consultant. If necessary the developer of the digital repository can be outsourced.
The User Manual for repository should be updated.
Component 3: Developing, publishing and dissemination of the Manuals on TLMs
Definition and components
This component focuses on the development of Manuals for teachers on the created TLMs for each educational domain (10 manuals, minimum 2 author’s sheets each) that will be distributed to pilot schools. The following indicative structure of the manuals may have peculiarities related to the specifics of learning assessment in certain educational domains.
Each Manual should serve as an instructional and explanatory source for the TLMs presented in the digital repository of materials (database) and contain the following components in its structure:
Literary editing. Perform comprehensive editing of TLMs to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy in Ukrainian.
Graphic design and layout of educational materials. Formatting of TLMs following visual guidelines provided by the MoES; materials are visually appealing, accessible and suitable for both print and digital distribution; final version of documents in electronic (PDF) and print-ready formats, along with editable source files for future updates.
Requirements
The Consultant shall ensure that the following requirements are met during the implementation of this component:
Component 4: Capacity building for Pilot participants
This component focuses on building the capacity of teachers involved in the piloting of the SSPUSE at the level of the 10th grade by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively use the developed TLMs, including appropriate use of tools and tasks for assessing student learning achievements and filling out identified learning gaps/ compensating educational losses/ equalizing students achievements. All teachers of pilot schools are expected to be covered by capacity building activities. Apart from the Pilot schools’ teachers other stakeholders (i.e. school managers, trainers, teacher-trainers etc) could be involved.
The training course will be designed and delivered to support the application of competency-based assessment principles and the integration of TLMs into the teaching and learning process. The course should be introduced gradually during the 2026-2027 school year in line with the development of the TLMs (see Component 1) with the purpose to explain to the audience how to use/ modify/ implement them in a real educational process. Based on the synchronous phase (set of webinars) corresponding asynchronous courses will be developed and launched for open access.
The training course should include the following components:
A modular format tailored to the progression of TLM development and use, aligned with the academic year.
Component 5: Organization of the final event – presentation of project results
This component focuses on organizing and conducting a final in-person event to formally present the project deliverables, including the developed training and learning materials (TLMs) and the digital repository. The event aims to summarize the outcomes of the pilot implementation of the 1-st cycle of PUSE, engage key stakeholders, and outline the next steps for further application and scaling of project outputs.
The event will serve the following purposes:
Event format:
Event components:
The Consultant shall be responsible for full logistical and organizational support to ensure a high-quality event experience. This includes:
Terms and requirements for implementation
The assignment must be completed within the agreed timeframe, and all deliverables must comply with the policies and rules set forth by Ukrainian law and the World Bank.
The consultant is expected to ensure smooth coordination with the MoES throughout the process, maintaining clear communication and regular updates.
It is expected that a clear implementation sequence will be followed to ensure logical coordination between the components.
In particular:
The Consultant is expected to propose a detailed implementation schedule in Quality Assurance Plan , including key milestones and estimated completion dates for each component. Based on the needs analysis, the Consultant will also propose an approach to the updating the digital repository and its integration with existing digital solutions. This schedule should reflect logical dependencies between tasks and ensure that the results are ready for public presentation.
IV. DELIVERABLES
The Consultant shall deliver the following deliverables, ensuring that they all meet the detailed requirements outlined in this ToR:
D1 (Component 1): TLMs for educational domains (Annex 1)
Set of competence-oriented tasks for 10 educational domains
Each set shall fully comply with the detailed requirements specified in this ToR.
D2 (Component 2): Digital repository of TLMs
Online repository of materials upgraded/integrated with existing digital solutions
A brief user manual is updated.
D3 (Component 3): Manuals on TLMs applying (Annex 1)
Manuals on applying TLMs for each domain, 10 Manuals total
Each Manual is an instructional and explanatory source for the TLMs presented in the TLMs repository.
D4 (Component 4): Training course on the use/development of TLMs
Approximately 3 general and 3 educational domains-specific webinars – totally about 35 webinars during the school year.
An online training course on the use/development of tasks for assessing students' learning achievements is available.
All pilot schools' teachers are covered by the training.
D5 (Component 5): Final Event
The final event to present the products developed under this ToR.
Representatives of the pilot schools and other stakeholders were involved in the event.
Monthly progress updates
Reporting requirements
This structure of deliverables ensures that all results are comprehensive, visually appealing, and effectively disseminated to the target audience, which will contribute to the success of the project.
Under the Lump-Sum Contract (World Bank Standard Form), payments shall be made to the Consultant upon submission and Client’s acceptance of the deliverables specified below, and upon submission of an acceptable invoice and a signed Certificate of Acceptance.
The Consultant will, no later than the 14th calendar day after completing the activities according to the Work Schedule will submit a respective draft report.
Algorithm for accepting the reports
The Consultant will, no later than the 14th calendar day, unless otherwise specified below, after completing the relevant Stages according to the Work Schedule, prepare the draft of the corresponding Report (Phase 1 Report/Phase 2 Report/Phase 3 Report/Phase 4 Report) (hereinafter – the Report)..
The draft of the Report package shall be drawn up in electronic (Word/Excel and PDF) format and sent to the Client’s email address specified in the Contract.
The Client will review the draft of the report within 14 calendar days from the date of its receipt and provide comments and suggestions for finalizing the draft of the report or confirm the efficiency and quality of the Assignment implementation and its correspondence with the requirements of this Terms of Reference.
The Consultant, within 7 calendar days from the date of receipt of comments from the Client, will process them and submit the revised report in electronic and paper format to the Client, together with a table indicating, for each comment, the method of its consideration or justification for the deviation.
If the Client has no comments on the revised report, the report shall be deemed approved, which shall be confirmed by a signed Acceptance certificate for services.
If the Client does not respond with comments on the draft Report and proposals for its revision within the above-mentioned period, the draft report shall be deemed accepted, and the Consultant shall be obliged to send the report in electronic PDF format and paper format to the Client.
Payment schedule
1. First Payment – 20% of the Contract Amount
Payable upon the Consultant’s submission and the Client’s acceptance of the Phase 1 Report, which includes: (i) C1.1 Formation of groups of experts in educational domain; () C2.1 Needs analysis / determination of the approach to the creation / integration of a digital repository of educational materials; () C1.2. Determination of the format of TLMs and the procedure for their examination; (iv) C1.3 Development and examination of the diagnostic work (input); (v) C1.4 Developing the Study programs; (vi) Quality Assurance Plan.
2. Second Payment – 25% of the Contract Amount
Payable upon the Consultant’s submission and the Client’s acceptance of the Phase 2 Report, which includes: (i) C1.5 Developing the compensatory learning tasks for the 1st semester; (ii) C4.1 Stakeholders training (1st wave of training course - webinars); (iii) C1.6 Developing the basic-level model project; (iv) C1.7 Creating summative semester work for the 1st semester; (v) C2.2 Upgrading a digital repository of educational materials; (vi) C1.8 Developing the compensatory learning tasks for the 2nd semester.
3. Third Payment – 25% of the Contract Amount
Payable upon the Consultant’s submission and the Client’s acceptance of the Phase 3 Report, which includes: (i) C4.2 Stakeholders training (2nd wave of training course - webinars); (ii) C.1.9 Developing the advanced-level model project; (iii) C1.10 Developing summative semester work for the 2nd semester; (iv) C3.1 Developing the Manuals on TLMs applying; (v) C3.2 Posting tasks in the repository; (vi) C4.3. Developing and launching an online course on TLMs applying.
4. Fourth Payment – 30% of the Contract Amount
Payable upon the Consultant’s submission and the Client’s acceptance of the Phase 4 Report, which includes: (i) C3.3 Publishing the Manual on TLMs applying; (ii) C5.1 Final presentation event; (iii) C5.2 Summarizing and reporting.
V. REQUIREMENTS
Consultant
The following minimum requirements (failed/passed criteria) shall be applied to determine the Consultant's qualifications:
Personnel
The consultant shall provide sufficiently qualified specialists and time allocation to perform the activities required by the scope of work and achieve the project objectives within the specified time, cost and quality parameters.
The Consultant's team should have key experts with the relevant knowledge and experience to develop and implement digital assessment products and tools. In addition, appropriate administrative staff, such as secretaries and translators, should support the team throughout the assignment.
The Consultant is expected to propose the number and type of staff required to perform the services effectively and efficiently. Costs for all proposed staff shall be included in the financial proposal. The Consultant shall also ensure that all proposed staff will be available during the time specified in the Assignment.
It is estimated that the development of content in all educational domains will require the involvement of 10 leading experts in educational domains and 20-30 experts in learning outcomes assessment/ curriculum development/ content design..
Experts are expected to carry out development of TLM, development of Manual, capacity building measures, and then planning/ moderating the final dissemination event.
Qualifications of key experts
Leading expert in the field of education – focuses on identifying sector-specific features and reviewing tasks for assessing learning achievements at the adaptation stage of the profiled upper secondary education in accordance with the learning outcomes and assessment criteria established by the SSPUSE. He/she interacts with stakeholders and advises on the implementation of assessment tools within the relevant field.
Qualifications and experience:
Learning Outcomes Assessment Expert – focuses on the development of learning outcomes assessment tasks in the relevant domain. Develops model assignments/tools/projects, teaching aids, and assessment methods, ensuring that they are aligned with competency-based standards. Collaborates with practitioners to refine and pilot these solutions.
Qualifications and experience:
The consent of the MoES to engage the proposed experts must be obtained prior to engagement based on the curriculum vitae provided by the Consultant. Key experts should confirm their qualifications by providing detailed CVs highlighting their experience, skills and relevance to the project profile. The Consultant shall identify all technical and support staff that will be required for the timely completion of the Assignment. In this regard, the Consultant is expected to indicate the number and availability of all technical and support staff to demonstrate that the objectives can be achieved. Therefore, the names of technical and support staff are requested, although resumes are not required.
The Consultant shall select and hire other experts (if necessary) in accordance with the profiles defined in its Methodology and these Terms of Reference.
The Consultant may outsource the organization of events (e.g., seminars, workshops, stakeholder meetings) to a specialized service provider. The selection, engagement and management of any such external service provider will be at the discretion of the Consultant, subject to the prior approval of the MoES. All arrangements shall be in accordance with the defined project scope, budget and quality requirements.
Implementation mechanism
Consultant
The Consultant shall be responsible for the support in all aspects and expenses of its team during the performance of the Services. The Consultant shall be responsible for hiring and remuneration of the staff. The Consultant shall also cover its own costs for additional technical, administrative and other support staff.
The Consultant shall provide all logistics, rent, supplies, computers, laptops and equipment necessary for the smooth delivery of the services and shall provide for the same in its financial proposal. These funds shall be provided only as rent, including maintenance, and shall not be provided as funds for the purchase of any logistics items in the Financial Proposal.
The Consultant will report on all aspects of the contract to the Client's authorized representative.
During the project implementation, the Consultant shall take into account the restrictions related to the military invasion/ the unstable security situation in Ukraine. Depending on the nature of the restrictions at the start date of the Contract, the Consultant may have to start with remote office work before being able to conduct field work and/or may prefer to engage local consultants in the early stages of the Contract. The Consultant is encouraged to explore all opportunities to engage local staff and benefit from their knowledge and experience.
Client
The Client shall be responsible for the implementation of the Project as a whole, and the Consultant's Assignment shall be managed and monitored by the Client's Executive Team.
All communication between the Client and the Consultant shall be in writing in English and/or Ukrainian. With regard to payments to the Consultant, amendments to the contract with the Consultant, submission of the Consultant's requests for the Client's prior approval and other similar cases and actions for which the Client considers such a method of correspondence mandatory, the correspondence shall be conducted by means of printed documents in a sufficient number of copies provided to the Client. In all other cases, correspondence by e-mail is acceptable, provided that the list of recipients is agreed upon by both parties in advance.
The Client shall provide all available data, documents, reports and studies related to the Assignment and necessary for the successful performance of the Services. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for verification, interpretation and use of such materials and data. The Consultant shall not disclose the received data/documents to any third party not involved in the Assignment.
Most of the available information is in Ukrainian. The consultant will organize translation, if necessary, at its own expense.
All products, results, reports, materials, etc. developed under the project are the property of the Ministry of Education and Science.
Equipment
No equipment shall be purchased on behalf of the Client under this service agreement and shall not be transferred to the Client after the termination of this agreement. Any equipment related to this contract that is to be purchased by the Client shall be procured through a separate procurement tender procedure.
Annex 1
KPI for the TLM and Manuals on TLM
| Educational Domain | Number of study programs | Minimum number of model sets* of tasks | Minimum number of model projects | Number of compensatory 24-hours courses in the 10th grade (1 hour = 45 minutes) | Manuals for TLM in digital and printed formats | ||||
for one diagnostic assessment in 10th grade (input at the beginning of the 1st semester) | for one summative assessment in the 1st semester of the 10th grade | for one summative assessment in the 2nd semester of the 10th grade | basic level of learning outcomes, the 10th grade
| advanced level of learning outcomes, the 10th grade | ||||||
1 | - () | Language and Literature (Ukrainian) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies |
2 | Mathematics | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies | |
3 | Sciences | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies | |
4 | Technological | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies | |
5 | Informatics / Computer Science | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies | |
6 | ’ | Social and Health-Preserving | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies |
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| Civic and Historical | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies |
8 | Arts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies | |
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| Physical Education (PE) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies |
10 | - () | Language and Literature (foreign) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 digital and 200 hard copies |
| Total | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 digital and 2000 hard copies | |
| Reporting | Phase 1 Report | Phase 1 Report | Phase 2 Report | Phase 3 Report | Phase 2 Report | Phase 3 Report | Phase 2 Report | Phase 3 Report –digital layouts Phase 4 Report – hard copies published |
*Note: One set of tasks consists of more than one task for a learner. One set of tasks means one variant.
nnex 2
Work schedule
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| Inception stage: development of Quality Assurance Plan; selection and hiring respective personnel | Quality Assurance Plan is developed; personnel is hired. | 1-4 |
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C1.1 | Formation of groups of experts in educational domain | All 10 groups of experts in specific domains have been selected and approved by the MoES | 1-2 |
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C1.2 | Determining the format of TLMs specifically for different educational domains and the procedure for their examination and approval | The format of TLMs has been agreed, taking into account domain specifics and the procedure for their examination and approval | 2-4 |
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C1.3 | Developing and examination of the diagnostic work (input) | Diagnostic work (input) for all 10 domains developed and approved | 4-8 |
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C1.4 | Developing the Study program | Study programs for all 10 domains developed and approved | 6-10 |
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C2.1 | Needs analysis / determination of the approach to the upgrading / integration of a digital repository of educational materials | Decision made to modernise/upgrade the repository considering existing digital resources. | 1-4 |
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| Submission of draft Phase 1 Report |
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C1.5 | Developing the compensatory learning tasks for the 1st semester | Compensatory learning tasks for all 10 domains developed and approved | 10-14 |
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C4.1 | Stakeholders training | Teachers of pilot schools were trained on using TLMs (1st wave of training course - webinars) | 11-13 |
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C1.6 | Developing the basic-level model project | Model projects for all 10 domains developed and approved | 14-15 |
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C1.7 | Creating summative semester work for the 1st semester | Summative semester works for all 10 domains developed and approved | 16-19 |
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C2.2 | Upgrading a digital repository of educational materials | An upgraded version of the TLMs repository was created and the relevant materials were posted | 5-19 |
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C1.8 | Developing the compensatory learning tasks for the 2nd semester | Compensatory learning tasks for all 10 domains developed and approved | 20-25 |
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C4.2 | Stakeholders training | Teachers of pilot schools were trained on using TLMs (2nd wave of training course - webinars) | 26-28 |
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C1.9 | Developing the advanced-level model project | Model projects for all 10 domains developed and approved | 27-31 |
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C1.10 | Developing summative semester work for the 2nd semester | Summative semester works for all 10 domains developed and approved | 32-36 |
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C3.1 | Developing the Manuals on TLMs applying | Manuals on TLMs applying are developed and approved (digital layouts) | 37-42 |
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