REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER Fraternité - Travail - Progrès | MINISTERE DE L’INTERIEUR DE LA SECURITE PUBLIQUE ET DE L’ADMINISTRATION DU TERRITOIRE ------------ SECRETARIAT GENERAL ------------- Projet d'identification unique en Afrique de l'Ouest pour l'intégration et l'inclusion régionale (WURI-Niger) Unité de Coordination du Projet BP 10927 Tél. 20350935/36 NIF 92207/A |
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SOLLICITATION DE MANIFESTATIONS D’INTÉRÊT
SÉLECTION DE CONSULTANTS PAR LES EMPRUNTEURS DE LA BANQUE MONDIALE
Recrutement d'un Spécialiste en Passation des Marchés pour l'UCP WURI-Niger
N° de référence : Crédit : N° 6612-NE / Don : N°D611-NE
Le Gouvernement de la République du Niger a signé avec l’Association Internationale de Développement (IDA) une convention de financement, d'un montant équivalent à 81 millions de dollars US dans le cadre de la 2e Phase du Programme d'identification unique en Afrique de l'Ouest pour l'intégration et l'inclusion régionale (WURI-Niger). Pour la mise en œuvre du Projet, l’Unité de Coordination du Projet (UCP) cherche à recruter un Expert qualifié pour le poste de Spécialiste en Passation des Marchés. Les Candidats intéressés doivent fournir les informations démontrant qu’ils ont les qualifications et les expériences pertinentes requises pour exécuter les Services demandés.
Les critères d’établissement de la liste restreinte sont :
Le dossier de candidature sera composé des pièces suivantes :
Seuls les candidat(e)s présélectionné(e)s seront contacté(e)s pour la suite du processus de recrutement.
Le (la) candidat(e) retenu(e) aura un statut de Consultant. Il/elle sera sélectionné(e) en accord avec les procédures définies par la « 7e édition du Règlement de Passation des Marchés de la Banque mondiale pour les Emprunteurs sollicitant le Financement de Projets (FPI) » de juillet 2016, révisé en novembre 2017, août 2018, novembre 2020, septembre 2023 et février 2025.
Pour obtenir les Termes de Référence détaillés ou demander des informations supplémentaires, veuillez écrire à spm@wuri.ne avec copie à cn@wuri.ne, ou vous rendre dans les locaux de l’UCP, aux jours et heures ouvrables de service à l’adresse suivante :
Projet d’identification unique pour l’intégration régionale et l’inclusion en Afrique de l’Ouest (WURI)
Unité de Coordination du Projet
Quartier Francophonie, non loin de la Pharmacie Goroual
BP 10927 - Niamey (Niger) Tél Fixe : (+227) 20 35 09 35 / 36
Horaires d’ouverture : du Lundi au Jeudi de 8h00 à 17H30, et Vendredi de 08H00 à 13h00
Les dossiers de candidature doivent être déposés sous pli fermé portant la mention « Candidature pour le Poste de Spécialiste en Passation des Marchés » ou par email en version PDF, au plus tard le jj/mm/aaaa à 11h00 (GMT+1). Pour les dossiers transmis par email, en cas de non-confirmation de réception du dossier dans les 24 heures ouvrables après leur transmission, le candidat doit relancer les adresses électroniques mentionnées ci-dessus ou vérifier les SPAM.
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Loan/Credit/TF Info:IDA-E0780
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Procurement Method:DIR-Direct Selection
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Scope of Contract:Consultancy Service for Personal Data Protection, Legal and Regulatory Frameworks Development, Draft Organizations Structure and Job Descriptions Preparation.
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| Prof. Hyacinth Sama Nwana | GB | United Kingdom | Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights |
| Mr. James Peter Wild | GB | United Kingdom | Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights |
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| Dr Beneyam Haile Berehanu | ET | Ethiopia | Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights |
| Dr Mesfin Tefera Belachew | ET | Ethiopia | Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights |
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)
(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)
Country – Commonwealth of Dominica
Assignment Title: Technical Specialist for Implementation, Operations and Maintenance of an E-ticketing System
Reference No DM-MOERMKU-563244-CS-INDV
Project: Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in Dominica (P170846)
Grant No. TF-B9551
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment
1. Background
The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in Dominica and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment intend to procure the services of an individual consultant to serve as a Technical Specialist for the Implementation, Operations and Maintenance of an E-ticketing System.
2. Objective of Assignment
The objective of the assignment is to support the full deployment, operationalization, maintenance, and optimization of an integrated e-ticketing system across all eco-tourism sites and the Waitukubuli National Trail (WNT). This includes assessing IT infrastructure and organizational readiness, recommending appropriate hardware and organizational arrangements, providing training and software configuration, and ensuring smooth integration and operation within national IT systems.
3. Required Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
Experience
Skills
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment may be requested by contacting the following email addresses: letbp@dominica.gov.dm or letbpprocurement@gmail.com
4. Submission Requirements
Expressions of Interest shall include:
EOI’s should be a max of 5-10 pages.
Expressions of interest must be submitted in a written form (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) to the following addresses:
Attn: Project Coordinator
Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in
Dominica Project
First Floor, 38 Cork Street
Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica
E-mail: letbp@dominica.gov.dm letbpprocurement@gmail.com copied to letbp.procurement@gmail.com .
Deadline for Submission: 11:59 p.m. Eastern Caribbean Time (ECT), September 11, 2026
Further information can be obtained through letbp@dominica.gov.dm or letbpprocurement@gmail.com to seek clarification.
5. Shortlisting and Selection
In the assessment of submissions, consideration will be given to the applicant’s qualifications, relevant professional experience, and experience in similar assignments, including experience in e-ticketing/visitor management and ICT infrastructure/integration experience. Only experience clearly demonstrated and supported by the submitted documentation will be considered. The Individual Consultant who is determined to be the best qualified and experienced for the assignment will be selected.
6. Fraud and Corruption
The attention of interested Individuals is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” 7th Edition (September 2025) 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 i.e., 3.17 (c) & (d) of the Procurement Regulation.
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_____________________________________________________
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
Country: Multinational
Name of Project: Resilient Irrigation for a Sustainable Economy Project
Grant No.: P P514153
Assignment Title: Procurement of Consultancy Services to Develop and Deploy the Africa RISE Gateway
Reference No: 926/AUDA/DITIR/RESILIENTIRRIGATIONF/QCBS/2026
Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS)
The African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa Development (AUDA-NEPAD) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the “Resilient Irrigation for a Sustainable Economy Project”, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. “Consultancy Services to Develop and Deploy the Africa RISE Gateway”
The consulting services (“the Services”) include: Task 1: Africa RISE User Requirements Assessment: Map and profile all user groups and partners including relevant African Union agencies and departments (AUDANEPAD, AU-SAFGRAD, SEBE), government ministries, transboundary water management agencies, regulators, MPA focal points, implementing partners, research institutes and universities and technical experts, farmers, aggregators, private sector, equipment suppliers and financial institutions and farmer unions and cooperative societies etc; Task 2: Design, Develop and Commission the Africa RISE Gateway: Define system architecture, data structures, modules, dashboard requirements and process workflows, including a unified data interoperability Layer that meets vPIC standards and aligns with the Africa RISE Regional Geospatial Analytics Platform and national irrigation monitoring systems. The architecture shall specify: (a) the endpoints and payload schemas through which national data collection tools, the Regional Geospatial Platform, and other authorized external data sources submit and validate benchmarking data; (b) the data lineage and version control mechanisms ensuring that published benchmarks are traceable to their submission source; and (c) the traffic-light alert logic that translates performance indicator values into color-coded risk flags for display in the executive dashboard. Task 3: Technical Assistance (TA) and Capacity Building: Develop and deliver a structured, tiered capacity-building programme and associated training materials for all user groups, comprising: (i) a Technical Track for AUDA-NEPAD IT personnel, national technical focal points and system administrators, covering system administration, data management, integration and cybersecurity; (ii) an Operational Track for programme managers, extension officers and policy stakeholders, focusing on effective use of the platform and its functional modules; and (iii) an End-User Track providing simplified guidance and orientation materials. Task 4: Sustainable Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Model for the Gateway: Assess the technical and operational requirements for sustained operation of the Gateway, including hosting, security, data management, updates, user support and maintenance schedules and prepare indicative annual cost projections for the post-project period. Task 5: Envisaged functionality of the Africa RISE Gateway: The Africa RISE Gateway, as a go-to information and knowledge solution, is envisaged to serve.
Key Expert | Person-Days |
Key Expert 1: Team Leader / Digital Platform and Systems Architecture Lead | 90 |
Key Expert 2: Business Analyst / User Requirements and Institutional Readiness Specialist | 75 |
Key Expert 3: Lead Software Developer / Gateway Solution Architect | 160 |
Key Expert 4: Data Engineer / API, Dashboard and Interoperability Specialist | 110 |
Key Expert 5: Cybersecurity and Cloud Infrastructure Specialist | 55 |
Key Expert 6: GIS / Geospatial Platform Integration Specialist | 50 |
Key Expert 7: Knowledge Management, Learning and Capacity Development Specialist | 80 |
Total | 620 |
Total duration: 56 weeks from the date of contract signature
The African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa Development (AUDA-NEPAD) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.15, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“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 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.
Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by email on or before September 11th, 2026, 14:30 hours (South African Time). All EOI’s must be marked “926/AUDA/DITIR/RESILIENTIRRIGATIONF/QCBS/2026 – Procurement of Consultancy Services to Develop and Deploy the Africa RISE Gateway” in the subject line of the email.
EOIs can also be sent by email, addressed to the address below. Interested Consultants may also obtain further information at the address below during office hours (09:00 - 17:00 South Africa time):
The Chairperson, Internal Procurement Committee (IPC)
African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)
Eco Origin, Block F,
349 Witch Hazel Street,
Eco Park, Centurion.
Email: procurement@nepad.org ; and copy to manthatir@auda-nepad.org
Attention of: Procurement Division
annex 1
DECLARATION OF UNDERTAKING
{Location, Date}
To: The Chairperson Internal Procurement Committee (IPC)
AUDA-NEPAD
230, 15th Road, P. O. Box 218 Midrand,
1685 Johannesburg, South Africa
The Attention of: Head of Procurement Division
We remain,
Yours sincerely,
Authorised Signature:
Name and Title of Signatory:
Name of Firm:
Address:
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_____________________________________________________
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
Country: Multinational
Name of Project: Resilient Irrigation for a Sustainable Economy Project
Grant No.: P514153
Assignment Title: Procurement of Consultancy services for RISERAP Regional Geospatial & Data Analytics (Remote Sensing, HydroInformatics & Dashboard Data Products)
Reference No: 656/AUDA/DITIR/GEN/QCBS/2026
Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS)
The African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa Development (AUDA-NEPAD) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the “Resilient Irrigation for a Sustainable Economy Project”, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. “ Procurement of Consultancy services for RISERAP Regional Geospatial & Data Analytics (Remote Sensing, HydroInformatics & Dashboard Data Products)”
The consulting services (“the Services”) include: Joint Inception, Institutional Readiness and Workplan Confirmation - Participate in a joint inception phase with the Africa RISE Gateway team to prepare a unified delivery schedule, shared data model, API architecture note, staging plan, approval pathway and milestone acceptance process. Where the same firm delivers both workstreams, separate teams, named leads, reporting lines and acceptance checkpoints shall be maintained. . Regional Geospatial Data Products and Benchmarking Inputs - Produce priority regional geospatial layers aligned with the Africa RISE Regional Benchmarking System, including crop and irrigated-area maps, evapotranspiration and water productivity datasets, vegetation and biomass indicators, surface-water extent, groundwater-stress proxies where feasible, drought/flood exposure and climate-variability composites; Analytics Workflows and Decision-Support Outputs - Develop and operationalize an analytics suite comprising: Irrigation Performance Assessment; Water Security analytics; Climate Risk analytics; Digital Field Monitoring Toolkit; Regional Benchmarking analytics; and Decision Dashboard publication package; Data Governance, Interoperability, QA/QC and Publication Controls - Prepare and operationalize a practical Data Governance, QA/QC and Interoperability Pack covering validation rules, uncertainty documentation, metadata standards, dataset lineage, version control, access controls, API/interface specifications and data privacy requirements; Capacity Building, Sustainability and Handover - Design and deliver a tiered capacity-building programme for AUDA-NEPAD technical staff, national data focal points, programme managers, policy users and field teams, including practical exercises and on-the-job support linked to actual analytics products and Gateway staging outputs.
A structured capacity-building programme shall be delivered to ensure sustainability beyond the assignment and to strengthen both regional-level users and national-level actors. Because data will be generated, validated and submitted at country level, the programme shall build national capacity so that the platform functions as a sustainable data production and validation system, rather than depending on repeated follow-up with country teams for routine submissions, validation and issue resolution.
Technical clinics and office hours: Periodic technical clinics shall be held with the AUDA-NEPAD PMU and nominated country focal points to resolve implementation issues, support adoption and refine training materials.
Capacity-building outputs shall include training slides, practical exercises, user guides and focal-point reference materials, with attendance records and post-training evaluations for regional and national participants.
Key Expert | Person-Days |
Key Expert 1: Team Leader / Lead Geospatial & Data Analytics Specialist | 35 |
Key Expert 2: Remote Sensing / GIS & Spatial Data Analyst | 30 |
Key Expert 3: HydroInformatics & Water Monitoring Specialist | 25 |
Key Expert 4: Data Engineer / Dashboard Data Pipeline & Integration Specialist | 30 |
Key Expert 5: Data Governance, QA/QC & Metadata Specialist (Interoperability Lead) | 20 |
Total | 140 |
Total duration: 12 Months + 4-6 Months of structured transition and backstopping period from the date of contract signature
The African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa Development (AUDA-NEPAD) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.15, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“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 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.
Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by email on or before September 14th, 2026, 14:30 hours (South African Time). All EOI’s must be marked “656/AUDA/DITIR/GEN/QCBS/2026 – Procurement of Consultancy services for RISERAP Regional Geospatial & Data Analytics (Remote Sensing, HydroInformatics & Dashboard Data Products)” in the subject line of the email.
EOIs can also be sent by email, addressed to the address below. Interested Consultants may also obtain further information at the address below during office hours (09:00 - 17:00 South Africa time):
The Chairperson, Internal Procurement Committee (IPC)
African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)
Eco Origin, Block F,
349 Witch Hazel Street,
Eco Park, Centurion.
Email: procurement@nepad.org ; and copy to manthatir@auda-nepad.org
Attention of: Procurement Division
annex 1
DECLARATION OF UNDERTAKING
{Location, Date}
To: The Chairperson Internal Procurement Committee (IPC)
AUDA-NEPAD
230, 15th Road, P. O. Box 218 Midrand,
1685 Johannesburg, South Africa
The Attention of: Head of Procurement Division
We remain,
Yours sincerely,
Authorised Signature:
Name and Title of Signatory:
Name of Firm:
Address:
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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: Consultancy Services for Establishment and Operationalisation of Supervisory Boards in Vocational Education Institutions
Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): LEARN-2.3-VET-SB
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 supporting the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine in scaling up the establishment and operationalisation of at least 300 Supervisory Boards (SBs) in vocational education (VE) institutions nationwide. Supervisory Boards are intended to serve as structured platforms for cooperation between VE institutions, founders (local authorities), employers, and local communities. Their role includes strategic oversight, support to institutional development, and facilitation of alignment between training provision and labour market needs.
The Services are expected to commence in autumn 2026 and will be provided over a period of 12 months.
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
Core Business and Experience
In case of a JVCA, the Lead Member shall demonstrate substantial compliance with the above requirements, including at least:
The JVCA as a whole must meet all qualification requirements.
Financial stability
In case of JVCA:
Audited financial statements or verified financial documents shall be provided.
Experience with Donor-Funded Projects
Staff
Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
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.
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 September 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 September 04, 2026, 2:00 pm local time.
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
Attn: Anastasiia Sofiienko - 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-2.3-VET-SB: Expression of Interest».
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Consultancy Services for Establishment and Operationalisation of Supervisory Boards in Vocational Education Institutions
Contract LEARN-2.3-VET-SB
I. BACKGROUND
Ukraine with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association (hereinafter referred to as the World Bank) have signed the agreements for the Program “Lifting Education Access and Resilience in times of Need in Ukraine” (hereinafter referred to as the LEARN or Operation).
LEARN was designed to address critical issues and provide the necessary support to the education sector in accordance with the Strategic Action Plan of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine until 2027, approved by the Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated 07.03.2024 No. 276 (hereinafter referred to as the Strategic Plan).
The Operation focuses on supporting the priorities “1. Early Childhood and Preschool Education” and “2. Reform of the “New Ukrainian School”” stipulated in the Strategic Plan.
The LEARN objectives are: (i) to improve teaching and learning conditions; and (ii) to strengthen the management capacity of the education system. The total LEARN financing amounts to US$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
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.
Under the GPE-financed institutional capacity activities Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (hereinafter referred to as MoES) intends to engage a qualified Consultant to support the nationwide establishment and operationalisation of at least 300 Supervisory Boards in VE institutions. The Assignment will focus on scaling up implementation, strengthening institutional capacities, providing structured communication and training support, and introducing standardised monitoring and analytical tools to ensure evidence-based policy development.The Assignment shall be implemented over a period of twelve (12) months from the Effective Date of the Contract.
The Assignment is expected to be implemented in line with World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers and applicable Ukrainian legislation.
II. OBJECTIVE
The objective of the Assignment is to support the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine in scaling up the establishment and operationalisation of at least 300 Supervisory Boards (SBs) in vocational education (VE) institutions nationwide.
Supervisory Boards are intended to serve as structured platforms for cooperation between VE institutions, founders (local authorities), employers, and local communities. Their role includes strategic oversight, support to institutional development, and facilitation of alignment between training provision and labour market needs.
Initial regulatory groundwork has already been undertaken by the Ministry. Model provisions, standard documentation templates, and role descriptions for Supervisory Boards have been developed or are under finalisation. Policy signalling and initial communication regarding SB establishment have been launched at the national level.
However, large-scale operationalisation of Supervisory Boards across VE institutions requires structured support. Challenges remain in consistent interpretation and application of the regulatory framework at the regional and institutional level; ensuring that trained individuals are those who will actively serve on Supervisory Boards; providing practical, legal and facilitation support during the first operational cycle of Boards; and establishing a unified monitoring and feedback mechanism connecting institutional governance to national policy refinement.
Specifically, the Assignment aims to:
1. facilitate the practical implementation of the existing regulatory framework governing Supervisory Boards;
2. strengthen institutional capacities of VE institution directors, designated SB secretaries, founders and SB members for effective governance;
3. provide structured legal, methodological and facilitation support during the first operational cycle of Supervisory Boards;
4. ensure coherent nationwide rollout through strategic communication and regional engagement;
5. introduce standardized data collection and digital monitoring mechanisms to assess SB functionality;
6. generate analytical evidence and policy recommendations to support further institutionalisation of Supervisory Boards within the national vocational education reform framework.
The Consultant shall achieve the above objectives in full compliance with applicable Ukrainian legislation, relevant regulations of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, and procurement and implementation requirements of the World Bank.
III. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Consultant shall provide comprehensive technical, organizational and analytical support to MoES for the nationwide establishment and operationalisation of Supervisory Boards (SBs) in VE institutions.
The Assignment shall include, but not be limited to, the following activities.
3.1 Overall Approach
The Assignment shall build upon the regulatory framework and standard documents already developed by MoES. It shall not redesign Supervisory Boards from scratch but shall focus on large-scale operationalisation, capacity building, and system-level integration.
The implementation logic shall follow a structured sequence:
The Consultant shall ensure that all training participants are directly involved in the establishment or operation of Supervisory Boards to guarantee immediate practical applicability.
3.2 Components
Component 1. Development of Scale-up Plan and Mobilisation of Expert Team
The Consultant shall:
The scale-up plan shall include measurable milestones and a clear allocation of responsibilities.
Component 2. Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
The Consultant shall design and implement a targeted communication campaign to support nationwide rollout of Supervisory Boards.
The communication shall:
To achieve the above, the Consultant shall:
Activities shall include publications, media materials, infographics, regional briefings, and one national conference. The MoES agreement to all communication materials shall be obtained prior to publishing.
Component 3. Capacity Building
The Consultant shall design and deliver a structured capacity-building programme consisting of:
The training programme shall be designed in accordance with adult learning principles and the European approach to micro-credentials, and approved by MoES prior to launch. Each regional training seminar shall comprise a total of 12 academic hours (1 academic hour = 45 minutes), including 6 academic hours of in-person instruction and 6 academic hours of independent preparatory work, equivalent to 0.4 ECTS credits. For each training seminar, the Consultant shall define: target groups and participant eligibility criteria; measurable learning outcomes assessed against transparent standards; form of participation and type of assessment; and a Quality Assurance Plan incorporating participant and peer feedback as a basis for continuous improvement. The training shall be learner-centred and directly relevant to the operational needs of Supervisory Board members. Upon successful completion, participants shall receive certificates confirming the achieved learning outcomes.
The online course shall be designed in accordance with the European approach to micro-credentials and adult learning principles. The total notional workload of the online course shall comprise 30 academic hours (1 academic hour = 45 minutes), equivalent to 1 ECTS credit. The Consultant shall ensure that the course includes the following elements:
The online course shall be designed in close cooperation with MoES as a standalone micro-credential with the possibility of stacking with other learning achievements within the broader VE governance professional development framework.
The trainings and online course shall focus on:
The MoES agreement to a proposed online course curriculum shall be obtained prior to launch.
Component 4. Operationalisation, Monitoring and Policy Integration
This component shall focus on ensuring that Supervisory Boards are not only formally established but also function effectively.
The Consultant shall:
This Scope ensures that Supervisory Boards are operationalised at scale, supported during their first implementation cycle, monitored through standardized tools, and embedded into long-term governance reform of the VE sector.
IV. DELIVERABLES
The Consultant shall deliver the following key deliverables during the implementation of the Assignment.
Deliverable 1. Inception Report
This deliverable encompasses the foundational planning and organisational outputs required to launch the Assignment effectively, including a comprehensive scale-up plan, mobilised expert team, and an approved implementation framework that will guide all subsequent components of the Assignment.
Within 30 calendar days from the Effective Date of the Contract, the Consultant shall submit a Draft Inception Report, including:
MoES shall provide comments within 14 calendar days. The Consultant shall submit the Final Inception Report within 7 calendar days after receiving comments.
Deliverable 2. Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Report (Interim Report 1)
The following outputs shall be produced under Deliverable 2:
A consolidated Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Report (Interim report 1) shall be submitted upon completion of the campaign, including information on outreach, stakeholder participation, and recommendations for further communication support.
Deliverable 3. Capacity Building Report (Interim report 2)
The Consultant shall deliver:
A draft of consolidated Capacity Building Completion Report (Interim report 2) shall be submitted upon completion of the training cycle (both in-person training and online course) no later than 1 month.
Deliverable 4. Final Completion Report
The following outputs shall be delivered under this component and documented in the Final Completion Report:
The Consultant shall submit a Draft Final Completion Report no later than one month before completion of the Assignment, summarizing overall implementation results; achievement of objectives and targets; key lessons learned; recommendations for further institutionalisation and sustainability.
Reports Submission and Acceptance Procedure
The following procedure shall apply to all reports submitted under this Assignment: the Inception Report (Deliverable 1), the Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Report - Interim Report 1 (Deliverable 2), the Capacity Building Report - Interim Report 2 (Deliverable 3), and the Final Completion Report (Deliverable 4).
The exact format of the reports will be discussed and agreed upon with MoES, Implementation group, and where applicable with the World Bank, upon contract signing and before the commencement of the Assignment. All reports and deliverables will be submitted in minimum 2 (two) hard copies in English and 2 (two) hard copies in Ukrainian language. Materials developed for Ukrainian-speaking audiences (including training and communication materials) shall be submitted in Ukrainian only, without translation, and included as annexes to the relevant reports. All materials developed under this Assignment shall become the property of MoES.
The Consultant shall submit:
the draft version of the Inception Report - within 30 calendar days from Effective Date;
the draft version of the Interim Report 1 - no later than the 14th calendar day after completing the delivery of Component 2 activities according to the Work Schedule;
the draft version of the Interim Report 2 - no later than the 14th calendar day after completing the delivery of Component 3 activities according to the Work Schedule;
the draft version of Final Report - at latest 30 calendar days before the completion of the services.
The draft of each 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 package within 14 calendar days from the date of its receipt and provide comments and suggestions for finalizing the draft 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 package 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 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.
If required by MoES, the Consultant shall provide ad-hoc reports within 3-7 calendar days, depending on the complexity of the request.
V. REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Consultant
The Consultant must be a legally registered firm or a Joint Venture / Consortium of firms.
Minimum Qualification Requirements (Pass/Fail Basis)
Failure to meet any of the requirements below shall result in disqualification.
Core Business and Experience
In case of a JVCA, the Lead Member shall demonstrate substantial compliance with the above requirements, including at least:
The JVCA as a whole must meet all qualification requirements.
Financial Capacity
In case of JVCA:
Audited financial statements or verified financial documents shall be provided.
Experience with Donor-Funded Projects
5.2 Staff
The Consultant shall provide suitably qualified professionals in terms of expertise and time allocation to complete the activities required under the scope of work and to finally achieve the objectives of the project in terms of time, costs and quality, within the agreed timeframe.
The Consultant shall also provide adequate administrative staff (secretary, translators, drivers etc.) needed to support the expert team.
The minimum expected staff inputs for Assignment are summarized below:
Experts | Working Man-Months* | ||
Preparatory work and reporting | Training | Total | |
Key Experts | |||
Project Manager | 10 | 2 | 12 |
Expert (Governance and Institutional Development) | 6 | 2 | 8 |
Expert (Training and Capacity Building) | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Expert (Monitoring and Policy Analysis) | 6 | 2 | 8 |
Total Key Experts man-months: | 24 | 10 | 34 |
Non-Key Experts | |||
Legal Expert | 1 | 5 | 6 |
Communication specialist | 11 |
| 11 |
IT Specialist | 6 |
| 6 |
Trainer |
| 9 | 9 |
Total Non-Key Experts man-months: | 19 | 13 | 32 |
Supporting Staff | |||
Financial assistant | 6 |
| 6 |
Total Supporting Staff man-months: | 6 | 0 | 6 |
TOTAL MINIMUM EXPECTED STAFF INPUTS: | 49 | 23 | 72 |
* For the purposes of this Assignment, one (1) man-month is equivalent to twenty-two (22) man-days, and one (1) man-day equals eight (8) working hours.
The proposed team shall include the following Key Experts.
5.2.1 Key Experts
KE1. Team Leader / Project Manager
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
KE2. Governance and Institutional Development Expert
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
KE3. Training and Capacity Building Expert
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
KE4. Monitoring and Policy Analysis Expert
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
5.2.2 Non-Key Experts
The Consultant shall mobilize additional experts as required, including but not limited to:
CVs for Non-Key Experts shall be provided prior to mobilization and subject to MoES approval.
5.2.3. Administrative support staff
The Consultant shall provide adequate administrative staff: secretary, translators, drivers etc., needed to support the expert team.
5.3 Implementation Arrangements
The Client shall be responsible for the implementation of the overall Project and the Consultant’s Assignment shall be managed and monitored by the Client’s Implementation group.
The Consultant shall:
MoES shall:
All materials produced under the Assignment shall become the property of MoES.
VI. PAYMENT SCHEDULE
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 should be submitted within 30 calendar days and final version - within 51 calendar days from Effective Date | 20% |
Deliverable 2. Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Report (Interim report 1) | Draft version should be submitted no later than the 14th calendar day, and final version - no later than the 35th calendar day after completing the delivery of the set of activities of the Component 2 "Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Engagement" according to the Time Schedule. | 30% |
Deliverable 3. Capacity Building Completion Report (Interim report 2) | Draft version should be submitted no later than the 14th calendar day, and final version - no later than the 35th calendar day after completing the delivery of the set of activities of the Component 3 "Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Engagement" according to the Time Schedule. | 30% |
Deliverable 4. Final Completion Report | Draft version should be submitted at latest 30 calendar days before the completion of the services, and final version - at latest 9 calendar days before the completion of the services. | 20% |
Total | 100% |
VII. IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE (12 MONTHS)
The Assignment shall be implemented over a period of twelve (12) months from the Effective Date of the Contract.
Implementation shall follow the phased approach outlined below.
Component 1 – Development of Scale-up Plan and Mobilisation of Expert Team (Months 1-2)
Key activities:
Key milestone:
Component 2 – Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Engagement (Months 2-4)
Key activities:
Key milestone:
Component 3 – Capacity Building (Months 2-6)
Key activities:
Key milestones:
Component 4 – Operationalisation, Monitoring and Policy Integration (Months 5-12)
Key activities:
Key milestone:
Implementation Overlap
Given the scope and scale of the Assignment, activities across Components 2, 3 and 4 shall run in parallel to ensure efficiency, continuity of support, and nationwide coverage within the 12-month timeframe.
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Federal Government of Somalia
Ministry of Finance
Invitation for Proposals (IFP)
Design, Supply, Configuration, Integration, Testing, Commissioning, Operationalization and Initial Support of the Somalia National Single Window (NSW) Core Platform, Access Layer, Electronic Payment Layer and Priority System Integrations
Purchaser: Ministry of Finance, Federal Government of Somalia
Project: De-Risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement of Pastoral Economies in The Horn Of Africa (DRIVE)
Contract title: Design, Supply, Configuration, Integration, Testing, Commissioning, Operationalization and Initial Support of the Somalia National Single Window (NSW) Core Platform, Access Layer, Electronic Payment Layer and Priority System Integrations
Country: The Federal Republic of Somalia
Bid Type: Single Stage Bidding – Two Envelope with Rated Criteria
RFP No: SO-MOF-542947-NC-RFP
The Federal Government of Somalia has received grant financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Project DRIVE and it intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payment under the contract for Design, Supply, Configuration, Integration, Testing, Commissioning, Operationalization and Initial Support of the Somalia National Single Window (NSW) Core Platform, Access Layer, Electronic Payment Layer and Priority System Integrations. For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing, except for those payments, which the contract provides to be made through letter of credit.
The Ministry of Finance of Somalia now invites sealed Proposals from eligible Proposers for Design, Supply, Configuration, Integration, Testing, Commissioning, Operationalization and Initial Support of the Somalia National Single Window (NSW) Core Platform, Access Layer, Electronic Payment Layer and Priority System Integrations
The procurement process will be conducted through international competitive procurement with Rated Criteria using Request for Proposals (RFP) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023 and February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Proposers as defined in the Procurement Regulations that meet the following minimum qualification criteria
Proposer’s Financial Capability
Proposer’s Experience and Technical Capacity
The Proposer shall be legally registered entity in its country of origin.
Interested eligible Proposers may obtain further information from Ministry of Finance, Federal Government of Somalia, procurement.drive@piu.mof.gov.so and inspect the Request for Proposals document during office hours 10 AM to 4 PM local time at the address given below.
A pre-proposal online conference meeting will be held on 08/09/2026. At 11.00am
A complete set of Proposal documents in English language will be provided upon request. The document including any subsequent amendment or addition will be sent to the Proposer by e-mail. Prior registration is required for submitting clarification questions on the Proposal documents and receiving automatic notice of answers and addenda to the Proposal documents. Complete Set of the RFP can be downloaded from the link bellow;
https://moci.gov.so/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Draft_RFP_NSW_System.pdf
Proposals must be delivered to the address below on or before 30/09/2026
Electronic procurement will not be permitted. Late Proposals will be rejected. The outer Proposal envelopes marked “ORIGINAL PROPOSAL”, and the inner envelopes marked “TECHNICAL PART” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Proposers’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below on 30/09/2026 2.00PM
All Proposals must be accompanied by a “Proposal-Securing Declaration” by using the form included in the proposal document.
Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful Proposer’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the Request for Proposal document.
The address (es) referred to above is (are):
For inspection, clarification and collection of Proposal documents | |
Contact person | Abukar Osman |
title | Project Coordinator |
Name of organization: | Ministry of Finance, Federal Government of Somalia |
Address | 6th floor, Dahab Apartments, Ministry of finance Building. Shangani District, Mogadishu, Somalia Ministry of Finance Federal Republic of Somalia |
Email: |
bid.drive@piu.mof.gov.so
|
INVITATION TO QUOTE
CRM Software Subscriptions for the nammiskills Platform V2
Project: Digital Skilling for Employment in Lebanon (DSE) Project
Contract Reference: TF-D1121
Procurement Method: Request for Quotations (RFQ) – Services
Forward Digital MENA is implementing the Digital Skilling for Employment in Lebanon (DSE) Project, financed through the Dutch PROSPECTS Fund, administered by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) (the “World Bank”), and implemented through a Recipient-Executed Trust Fund (RETF) by Forward Digital MENA.
Forward Digital MENA invites quotations from eligible suppliers for the provision of CRM software subscriptions for the nammiskills Platform V2.
The proposed CRM solution should support, among other requirements:
The detailed business, functional, and technical requirements are provided in the complete Request for Quotation documents.
Availability of RFQ Documents
Interested eligible suppliers may obtain the complete RFQ documents in English by submitting a written request to:
Forward Digital MENA
Email: michelle@forwardmena.org
Subject: Request for RFQ Documents – CRM Software Subscriptions for nammiskills Platform V2
Submission of Quotations
Quotations shall be submitted electronically in accordance with the instructions contained in the RFQ documents.
Submission Email: michelle@forwardmena.org
Subject: RFQ – CRM Software Subscriptions for nammiskills Platform V2
Submission Deadline: 02 September 2026 at 12:00 PM (Beirut time)
Quotations received after the submission deadline may be rejected.
Quotations shall be submitted in English and prices shall be quoted in United States Dollars (USD).
The selection will be conducted using the Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method. Technical and financial proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria and methodology specified in the procurement documents, and the contract will be awarded following the combined technical and financial evaluation and successful contract negotiations.
Forward Digital MENA reserves the right to request clarifications in accordance with the RFQ documents and applicable procurement procedures.
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(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
GEORGIA
Georgia Resilient Agriculture, Irrigation and Land Project (GRAIL) – P175629
Loan No. 9504-GE
Assignment title: Consulting Services for the Development of an Institutional Strengthening Strategy, Roadmap, and Action Plan for Sustainable Agricultural Land Management in Georgia
Reference No. GR/CS/CQS/15
Georgia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Georgia Resilient Agriculture, Irrigation and Land (GRAIL) project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The project cost is USD 150.00 million comprising of an equal share of USD 75.00 million by each co-financer.
The project development objectives are to: (a) improve irrigation, and drainage services, and agricultural production in project areas; and (b) strengthen national irrigation and land management institutional capacity for climate resilient planning. The primary project beneficiaries comprise farmers and agricultural enterprises across the project targeted regions. Overall, the rural population will benefit from enhanced services provided by land management, irrigation services, and agricultural support. In the public sector, the project will support institutional strengthening of Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture (MEPA), including Georgian Amelioration (GA), Rural Development Agency (RDA) and Land Management Agency (LMA). The Project consists of the following two main components: Component 1. Resilient Irrigated Agriculture and Component 2: Improved Land Management Capacity.
To ensure the long-term sustainability of agricultural resources, the Government seeks to strengthen the institutional framework and develop a clear roadmap supporting sustainable land management (SLM). Therefore, this assignment is designed to provide the technical assistance necessary to assess existing capacities and establish a robust Institutional Strategy and Action Plan for the LMA and relevant MEPA departments, specifically the Hydro-melioration and Land Management Department (MLMD) of MEPA.
The overarching goal of the assignment is to guide the strategic, technical, and institutional empowerment of the LMA and the MLMD of MEPA, ensuring they can effectively execute their statutory responsibilities through modern, data-driven frameworks. The primary objective of the Institutional Strengthening Strategy and the accompanying 5-year strategic roadmap is to provide MEPA and the LMA with a comprehensive, evidence-based blueprint for institutional modernization. Rather than dictating immediate technical execution, these strategic deliverables will be designed to logically sequence necessary administrative reforms, optimize business processes and align with statutory land management mandates, establish the conceptual prerequisites for future digital transformation, and define a clear, costed path for long-term operational and financial sustainability. Rather than redefining mandates already set by their statutes, the Strategy and Action Plan will structure and phase interventions across four core components:
Key objectives include:
Indicative assignment duration: The duration of the assignment is estimated at twelve (12) months from the date of contract signature.
The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia (MEPA) 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. Expression of interest should cover, but not limited to: corporate profile, years in business, experience relevant to the project activities, overall key staff resources, and core business.
The selection criteria are:
The Consultant shall be a firm/consortium with demonstrated experience in:
Note: the MEPA reserves it’s right to verify submitted references and use obtained information for evaluation purposes.
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 September 2025 (“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. The experience of sub-consultants will not be taken into account while evaluating the corporate experience of the consultant.
Experience in the projects relevant to the assignment should be submitted in the Form N1 uploaded at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NaYoSd_zCVJUr3AXewqbaM_a9eLff2FU/view?usp=drive_link
ToR for the assignment can be found at the following link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GRW_sVmgJTniUGzGtxgI8KP1Nr9dNmAR/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111094613369888933218&rtpof=true&sd=true
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant's Qualifications-based Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations: Approved Selection Methods: Consulting Services under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers - July 2016, September 2025
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 10:00 a.m. to 17:00 p.m. at MEPA, Mr. Ioseb Tchonkadze, Procurement Consultant.
Expressions of interest must be submitted in English in written form to the email addresses below by September 08, 2026, at 17:00 (Georgian local time) - extended deadline.
Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia
34, Marshal Gelovani Ave, Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel.: +99532 2378038
E-mail To: Rusudan.manjgaladze@mepa.gov.ge; Mariam.bakhtadze@mepa.gov.ge; iosebtchonkadze@gmail.com;
"},{"id":"OP00465353","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"27-Aug-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-09-10T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"17:00","project_ctry_name":"Pakistan","project_id":"P178532","project_name":"Strengthening Social Protection Delivery System in Sindh","bid_reference_no":"PK-SPA-566810-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Hiring of Senior Specialist Policy & Research","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"155-N, Main Khayaban-e-Muslim, Phase 6, DHA, Karachi (Sindh) Pakistan","contact_ctry_name":"Pakistan","contact_email":"naveedalimemon7266@gmail.com","contact_name":"Naveed Ali Memon","contact_organization":"Sindh Social Protection Authority","contact_phone_no":"021-35253092","contact_web_url":"www.sspa.gos.pk","submission_date":"2026-08-27T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
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Project Management & Implementation Unit Strengthening Social Protection Delivery System in Sindh Sindh Social Protection Authority Social Protection Department Government of Sindh |
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Assignment Title: Selection of Individual Consultant
Credit No.: IDA / 7229-PK
The Government of Sindh (herein after called Borrower) has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) (the Bank) in the form of a credit (hereinafter called credit) towards the cost of strengthening social protection system in Sindh.
The Project Director, Project Management & Implementation Unit, Strengthening Social Protection Delivery System in Sindh and it is intended to apply part of the proceeds of this credit for payments to the following “Individual Consultant Services” to be procured under this project.
The consulting services to be procured on purely contractual basis are as follows:
Name of Position | Qualification | Experience |
Senior Specialist Policy & Research (Nos. 01) |
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Skills
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Interested applicants must send their Expression of Interest / Applications along with their detailed updated Curriculum Vitae highlighting qualifications and experience in carrying out similar assignments including references for possible checks, along with attested copies of CNIC, degrees/certificates, transcripts and experience certificates from previous organizations on the address below either by registered courier services or by email at hr@sspa.gos.pk with the subject line clearly mentioning the position applied for on or before September 10, 2026.
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.
The Consultants will be selected in accordance with the Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Procurement Regulations of the World Bank for IPF Borrowers (November 2020) available on www.worldbank.org. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours. The detailed Terms of Reference (TORs) for the aforementioned position can be obtained from the website: www.sspa.gos.pk/procurement
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Procurement Specialist Project Management & Implementation Unit Strengthening Social Protection Delivery System Sindh (SSPDS), Sindh Social Protection Authority, Govt. of Sindh 155-N, Main Khayaban-e-Muslim, Phase 6, DHA, Karachi (Sindh) Pakistan Tel: 92-021-3525091 |
"},{"id":"OP00465103","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"27-Aug-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-09-10T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"11:00","project_ctry_name":"Mongolia","project_id":"P514972","project_name":"Gobi Connectivity Improvement Project Preparation","bid_reference_no":"MN-MRT-AIRPORT FS-CS-QCBS","bid_description":"Preparation of Airport feasibility study","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"QCBS","procurement_method_name":"Quality And Cost-Based Selection","contact_address":"IPIU of the MRT, #402, Gerege Tower, Chinggis Avenue, 1st khoroo, Sukhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar","contact_ctry_name":"Mongolia","contact_email":"zolbayar@ipiumrt.mn","contact_name":"Zolbayar Chuluundorj","contact_organization":"Ministry of Road and Transport","contact_phone_no":"99192238","contact_web_url":"https://eng.mrtd.gov.mn/","submission_date":"2026-08-27T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
DRAFT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
COUNTRY: MONGOLIA
NAME OF PROJECT: GOBI CONNECTIVITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (P514972)
GFPP GRANT NO.: TF0D0692
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSULTING SERVICES TO DEVELOP FEASIBILITY STUDIES FOR MONGOLIAN CIVIL AVIATION SECTOR AND MURUN (4C AERODROME CODE) AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
REFERENCE NO.
(AS PER PROCUREMENT PLAN): ZTYA/20260804058
The Government of Mongolia has received a grant financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), through the Global Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP) toward the cost of the Gobi Connectivity Improvement Project under Grant No. TF0D0692 and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include two distinct but complementary components.
Component A will establish the analytical and strategic foundations for aviation sector development in Mongolia. It will include a comprehensive aviation sector diagnostic, a proportionate first-pass review of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety and security compliance issues relevant to airport network planning and investment readiness, preparation of the Mongolia Airport Network Development Strategy to 2040, a companion Policy Recommendations Note, and a structured stakeholder consultation process. Together, these outputs will provide Government with a practical framework for airport classification, demand development, institutional strengthening, climate resilience, high-level investment prioritization, and identification of follow-on policy and technical assistance needs.
Component B will prepare a full feasibility study for Murun Airport. The Government has identified Murun Airport as a priority project requiring detailed assessment and project preparation. The feasibility study shall evaluate the technical, operational, environmental, social, financial, economic, fiscal, and institutional viability of the proposed investment and define an appropriate development concept for implementation.
The assignment is expected to run for approximately 6 to 7 months from the date of contract effectiveness. Component A and Component B shall proceed in parallel throughout the assignment period.
The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the primary procurement stage for the assignment can be found at the following website:
Tender.gov.mn
The Ministry of Road and Transport now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
The shortlisting criteria are:
General experience implementing consultancy services in the field of civil aviation and transport sector strategy, planning and the feasibility studies; and preliminary/detailed engineering design of projects in cold climate regions, including economic/financial analysis and safeguard integration, during the last 10 years;
In addition, demonstrated experience in at least one assignment involving the preparation of environmental and social safeguard instruments for World Bank-financed projects or projects financed by comparable multilateral development banks, including at a minimum one of the following: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Environmental and Social Management Plan (P-ESMP), and inputs into subsequent safeguard instruments such as a Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) and Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), in accordance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). Evidence should be provided in the firm`s EoI.
General description of the firm's technical and managerial organization, including the structure of the organization, general qualifications of staff, and number of permanent professional staff. Do not provide CVs of key staff. Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
The Shortlist will contain up to 6 firms. Shortlisted firms will be issued the full Request for Proposals, which will specify detailed technical and financial evaluation criteria and weightings, including key expert evaluation.
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, seventh edition dated September 2025 (“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 Framework Agreement 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 09.00 to 17.00 hours (GMT+8).
The assignment will be carried out in compliance with the World Bank`s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and the World Bank Group Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines. ESF competency will be assessed during the subsequent Request for Proposals (RFP) stage as part of the technical evaluation.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below by e-mail to zolbayar@ipiumrt.mn by September 10, 2026, at 11 a.m. (GMT+8)
Integrated Project Implementation Unit of the Ministry of Road and Transport
Attn: #402, Gerege Tower, Chinggis avenue, 1st khoroo, Sukhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar-14251, Mongolia,
Tel: (976) 7709-7676
E-mail: zolbayar@ipiumrt.mn
"},{"id":"OP00463556","notice_type":"General Procurement Notice","noticedate":"27-Aug-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","project_ctry_name":"Ghana","project_id":"P514793","project_name":"Secondary Education Transformation for Access, Relevance, and Results for Jobs","contact_address":"Ministry of Education\nAccra\nGhana","contact_ctry_name":"Ghana","contact_email":"aminimat@yahoo.com","contact_name":"Aminu Sulemana","contact_organization":"MINISTRY OF EDUCATION -STAR-J","contact_phone_no":"0243241737","submission_date":"2026-08-27T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE
COUNTRY : GHANA
NAME OF PROJECT: SECONDARY EDUCATION TRANSFORMATION FOR ACCESS, RELEVANCE AND RESULTS FOR JOBS (STARR-J)
SECTOR : EDUCATION
Credit No : IDA - 80670
Project ID No. : P514793
The Government of Ghana has received a loan of USD 300 million from the World Bank toward the cost of financing the SECONDARY EDUCATION TRANSFORMATION FOR ACCESS, RELEVANCE AND RESULTS FOR JOBS PROJECT to expand access to, and improve the quality and relevance of secondary education in Ghana. The project activities are organized under three interrelated components: Component 1 expands and rehabilitates physical infrastructure to eliminate the double-track system and extend equitable access; Component 2 strengthens teaching quality, TVET relevance, and the availability of learning resources to improve outcomes and labor market alignment; and Component 3 builds the data systems, school leadership capacity, and accountability mechanisms that consolidate access gains and embed quality improvements in system behaviour - ensuring that the project's investments are sustained beyond the project period.
Key procurement activities per Component are shown below:
S/No. | Activity Description |
Component 1: Increase equitable access to Secondary Education | |
1 | Construction of 10 new Senior High Schools (SHS) and Technical and Vocational Institutions (TVI) |
2 | Upgrade of 50 SHS/TVIs |
3 | Rehabilitation of 150 SHS/TVIs |
4 | Procurement of Furniture for SHS and TVIs |
5 | Procurement of Science Laboratory / Workshop Equipment and Consumables for SHS and TVIs |
6 | Consultancy Services for Works |
Component 2: Improve the quality and relevance of programs in SHS/TVIs | |
7 | Procurement of Textbooks for SHS/TVIs |
8 | Digitization of Textbooks and other Learning Materials for upload to I-Box/Digital Tools |
Component 3: Strengthen systems, communications, and evidence-based decision-making | |
9 | Procurement of Consultancy Services (Firms and Individuals) |
10 | Strengthening of Data Systems (EMIS upgrade, operation, maintenance, and integration with school mapping) |
Procurement under the project will be carried out in accordance with the World Bank "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers" (Procurement Regulations), 7th Edition, dated September 2025, and the "Guidelines on Preventing and Combating Fraud and Corruption in Projects financed by IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and Grants", dated July 1, 2016, as well as other provisions stipulated in the Financing Agreement and is open to all eligible firms and individuals as defined in the Procurement Regulations. After project negotiations, the World Bank shall arrange the publication on its external website of the agreed initial procurement plan and all subsequent updates once it has provided no objection.
Specific procurement notices on contracts for bidding under the World Bank’s Competitive Bidding procedures as they become available on the World Bank external website; Public Procurement Authority Website; and publication in the National Newspapers of wide circulation.
Interested eligible firms and individuals who would wish to be considered for the provision of goods, works, non-consulting services and consulting services for the above-mentioned project, or those requiring additional information, should contact the Borrower at the address below:
THE CHIEF DIRECTOR
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
P. O. BOX M45, MINISTRIES
ACCRA, GHANA
ATTN: PROJECT COORDINATOR
Email: procurement@moe.gov.gh,
cc moeprocurementunit@gmail.com
"},{"id":"OP00465393","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"27-Aug-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-09-14T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"07:00","project_ctry_name":"Pacific 1","project_id":"P502591","project_name":"Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project","bid_reference_no":"FJ-PIFS-567204-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Kiribati - Project Country Coordinator","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Ratu Sukuna Road, Suva, Fiji.","contact_ctry_name":"Fiji","contact_email":"ajayj@forumsec.org","contact_name":"Ajay Jagannath","contact_organization":"Pacific Island Forum Secretariat","contact_phone_no":"679-3312600","contact_web_url":"www.forumsec.org","submission_date":"2026-08-27T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
Project Name | Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project |
Project Number | P502591 https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P502591 |
Activity and Reference Number (STEP) | Project Country Co-ordinator - Kiribati FJ-PIFS-567204-CS-INDV |
Implementing Agency Names | Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat |
Country | FIJI |
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and seven Pacific Island member countries (Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu) have received financing (grants and credits) from the World Bank Group’s International Development Association (IDA) towards the Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project (the Project) and will apply part of these proceeds to the contract below for Consulting Services.
PIFS is seeking a qualified and experienced Project Country Coordinator (CC) to provide incountry coordination support for the implementation of the Project in Kiribati. The Coordinator will assist with the management and delivery of countryspecific project activities, working closely with the Ministry of Finance’s designated Country Focal Point (CFP), the Project Management Unit (PMU) in Suva, and other stakeholders.
This is a parttime individual consultant assignment for up to 144 days per year (maximum 20 days per month), initially contracted for two years with performancebased extensions every two years thereafter until 2030.
Scope of Services
Under the overall direction of the PMU Project Coordinator, the Country Coordinator shall undertake the following activities:
Mandatory Criteria
Education
Experience
Evaluation Criteria
Applicants passing the mandatory criteria requirements will be assigned points on the following evaluated criteria:
Criteria | Points |
Strong background or experience in the financial/banking sector in either the public or private sector | 30 |
Demonstrable experience in organizational and administrative duties in liaising with highlevel stakeholders | 30 |
Experience working in Pacific Island Countries or small island developing countries | 20 |
High degree of computer literacy, and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Internet | 20 |
Language Requirement: Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required.
PIFS, on behalf of the participating member countries, 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 (attach curriculum vitae and a cover letter with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.).
Firms’ staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment and, under such situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process.
The attention of interested Consultants (including firms) is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated February 2025 (“the 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 World Bank Consultant Guidelines
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached below and provides details of the scope of the services required along with specific deliverables expected. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09.00 to 17.00 hrs Fiji Time.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) no later than Monday, September 14, 2026, 17:00 hrs (Fiji Time)
Address for Enquiries and Submission of EOIs
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
Attn: Ajay Jagannath, Project Coordinator
Private Mail Bag, Suva
PO Box 856, Suva, Fiji.
Tel: 679-3312600
E-mail: cbrprocurement@forumsec.org
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TERMS OF REFERENCE
CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION
PROJECT COUNTRY COORDINATOR
KIRIBATI
Project Overview | |
Project Name | PACIFIC STRENGTHENING CORRESPONDENT BANKING RELATIONSHIPS PROJECT |
Activity Reference Number (STEP) | FJ-PIFS-567204-CS-INDV |
Position Title | PROJECT COUNTRY CO-ORDINATOR (CC) KIRIBATI |
Location of role | The position will be based in his/her home country. |
Eligibility | Must have the legal right to live and work in Kiribati |
Implementing Agency on behalf of participating countries | Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) https://forumsec.org/ |
Duration of Assignment | This is a part-time work assignment, in line with the project timeline; A contract (part-time with a total of 144 days in and year and a maximum of 20 days per month) will initially be signed for two years with a performance based extension every two years thereafter, until 2030. The CC’s services shall be subject to an annual performance evaluation based on performance indicators specified in the Terms of Reference below. Performance evaluation shall be the basis for the extension or termination of the services. The selected CC is expected to work in his/her home country and will be supported by the PMU based in Suva, Fiji. |
Agency Description | The Pacific Islands Forum was established to bring together the region to address pressing issues and challenges, and foster collaboration and cooperation in the pursuit of shared goals. PIF’s mandate is to strengthen cooperation and integration in the Pacific region through the pooling of regional governance, resources and the alignment of policies, furthering Forum members shared goals of economic growth, sustainable development, good governance and security. Founded in 1971, it comprises 18 members: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. The PIFS is a vital platform for Leaders to convene, engage in discussions and agree on policies that will benefit the people of the region. |
Participating Countries | The Pacific Island Countries (PICs) participating in the regional project comprise Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu |
Overall Project Objective | The Project development Objective is to enable continuous access to correspondent banking services in the participating Pacific Island Countries |
Project Length | August 2024 to September 30 2030 |
2. Project Background
The Pacific Island Forum Secretariat (PIFS) is expecting to receive financing from the World Bank (WB) Group’s International Development Association (IDA) for a proposed project to enable continuous access to correspondent banking services in Pacific Island Countries (PICs). The PICs covered by the proposed regional project (Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu) include diverse island economies facing similar correspondent banking relationship challenges.
PICs range in size and topography – from small island states such as Samoa, with two principal inhabited volcanic islands, to large archipelagos such as the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), with 29 atolls spread over 2 million km2 of ocean. Population sizes vary from 11,300 people in Tuvalu to 930,000 people in Fiji.
The economic landscape of PICs is equally diverse, marked by different growth drivers, poverty rates, and growth trajectories. The average GDP growth across PICs decelerated to 3.5 percent in 2023 after a historically high of 7.9 percent in 2022, in a rebound from the COVID-19 crisis. However, medium-term growth prospects have worsened, with output growth expected to be significantly below the pre-pandemic trend of 4.7 percent between 2014 & 2019. Given low growth and limited employment opportunities in the island economies, labor migration to neighboring countries and the resulting remittances are critical drivers of living standards.
The United States, New Zealand, and Australia account for 94 percent of the Pacific diaspora. Trade and tourism are vital for many PICs, providing revenue and employment opportunities. Remittances, equivalent to more than 40 percent of GDP in some PICs, are a buffer against income shocks and an important source of finance for essential household consumption and human capital investment.
Financial systems in PICs are characterized by low levels of financial access and an uneven development of national payment systems. Both domestically owned and multinational commercial banks dominate the financial sector in all PICs. In several PICs, much of the population lacks access to basic transaction accounts, limiting households and businesses’ ability to send and receive payments, save, invest, and respond to climatic and economic shocks. The financial market infrastructure is underdeveloped, in part due to limited competition and the lack of economies of scale. The level of national payment system development is uneven across PICs, and regional efforts to improve the efficiency of cross-border payments are limited in scale and scope.
PICs are uniquely vulnerable to the withdrawal of the correspondent banking relationships (CBR) that underpin international trade, tourism, remittances, and humanitarian financial flows. Correspondent banking is an arrangement under which one bank (correspondent) holds deposits owned by other banks (respondents) and provides payment and other services to those respondent banks. CBRs are an essential feature of the global payment system – they enable individuals, businesses, and governments to make and receive cross-border payment services related to remittances, e-commerce, trade, and official sector flows. The cross-border transactions enabled in PICs are in various currencies, primarily the US dollar, Euro, and Australian dollar.
The withdrawal of CBRs, a well-documented global phenomenon affecting many emerging markets and developing economies, has adverse consequences and negative externalities for Pacific Islanders, including seasonal laborers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and vulnerable populations. Based on publicly available data, the number of active correspondents for Pacific banks has declined significantly since 2011 to levels that put the Pacific financial system overall at risk.
In order to mitigate the issues identified above, the WB will provide funding to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) to implement the proposed “Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project”. The Pacific Islands Forum was established to bring together the region to address pressing issues and challenges and foster collaboration and cooperation in pursuing shared goals. PIF’s mandate is to strengthen cooperation and integration in the Pacific region through the pooling of regional governance, resources, and the alignment of policies, furthering Forum members' shared goals of economic growth, sustainable development, good governance, and security. Founded in 1971, it comprises 18 members: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. The PIFS is a vital platform for Leaders to convene, engage in discussions, and agree on policies that will benefit the people of the region.
The project will have two components: (1) Temporary correspondent banking services and (2) Enabling environment and regulatory harmonization. The proposed project will be implemented by a Project Management Unit (PMU) within the PIFS with strategic project oversight provided by a Project Steering Committee (PSC) comprised of representatives of participating Pacific Finance Ministers. While the PMU will be responsible for day-to-day project activities, it will need to ensure close collaboration and coordination with participating Ministries of Finance, which will oversee project activities and approve work plans through the PSC.
Comprising of Secretaries of Finance or other officials from the participating PICs finance ministries and the PIFS Director (Programs and Initiative), the PSC will meet on a quarterly basis and be responsible for the approval of key project activities as needed. The PSC will report to Pacific Finance Ministers annually at the Forum Economic Minister Meeting (FEMM) to ensure that strategic guidance and orientation are provided over the project activities. At the technical level, each participating PIC will be required to nominate a competent government official as a Country Focal Point (CFP) responsible for project coordination at the national level, who will be designated as the point of contact with the PMU and the WB team.
The competent government official in each PIC will be complemented by a country coordinator (CC) based in-country, recruited through the PMU, and responsible for coordinating service delivery at the individual country level.
The PIFS is now seeking qualified and competent national consultants from each member country to be the country coordinator (CC) for the PMU and based in the respective participating Pacific Island countries (PICs). The required positions are expected to be selected by the PIFS in accordance with the WB’s ‘Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) Borrowers’ (Procurement Regulations), Seventh edition, September 2025, and as amended over time.
3. Objective of the Position
The main objective of the CC would be to provide on the ground support to the PMU in managing and coordinating the full range of project, country specific activities. The CC will be funded by the project (through the PMU) and report to the PIFS/ PMU Coordinator. In addition, he/she will work closely with the specific Country Focal Point (CFP), a government official appointed by the MOF of that particular PIC.
4. Scope of Services
The CC will be required to adopt a flexible approach to coordinate and facilitate the required country specific project activities and report on tangible outcomes in terms of project implementation progress. The CC will be required to work in a pro-active manner, and to help ensure effective implementation of activities and delivery of outputs in a timely manner.
The selected CC will undertake the following services:
5. Reporting Obligations
The CC will attend scheduled virtual meetings with the PMU and provide weekly reports on work done.
6. Institutional Arrangements
This is a part-time work assignment, with the Consultant expected to be based in in their home country. The Consultant will be supported by the PIFS PMU based in Suva, Fiji but will work closely with and report to the country focal person in the first instance. The CC is expected to show flexibility in working arrangements as time inputs will fluctuate based on country requirements. The work will be part-time, averaging approximately 12 days per month (with a total of 144 days in and year and a maximum of 20 days per month) for the next six years. A contract will initially be signed for two years with a performance-based extension every two years thereafter. Performance evaluation shall be the basis for the extension or termination of the services. Facilities such as office space, intercom telephone facilities, personal computers, printing facilities, Internet access and stationery shall be the responsibility of the Country Coordinator.
7. Performance Indicators
The following performance indicators shall be used for performance assessment:
8. Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest
The CC undertakes to comply with PIF’s and WB’s policies and rules with regard to anti-corruption and prevention of fraudulent practices, conflict of interest and confidentiality. The CC shall maintain confidentiality on all sensitive information obtained during the assignment and shall not publish wholly or in part the findings or such information, without prior written consent by the PIF. Any draft reports and other documents produced by the consultant will be discussed and cleared with the PIF and the WB before their final issue. A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) will be signed between the PIFS and the selected candidate to be attached to the contract.
9. Evaluation Requirements
This section details the basis upon which selection of the successful candidate will be based.
Mandatory Criteria – These criteria must be met in order to be considered for this contract.
Mandatory Criteria | Description | Evaluation |
Education | A bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, management, business administration, or a related field | Pass or Fail |
Experience | A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in international development, financial sector, and/or project management, including previous experience working with projects funded by multilateral development banks. | Pass or Fail |
Scoring Criteria – These criteria are requirements or qualities that are not mandatory but would be considered beneficial if they are met and will be assigned scores during evaluation. Applicants must detail, in (their) CVs previous positions which support the criteria requirement on experience. Supporting documentation should be provided where necessary.
Criteria | Evaluated Criteria | Points |
1 | A strong background or experience in the financial/banking sector in either the public or private sector would be desirable; | 30 |
2 | Demonstrable experience in organizational and administrative duties in liaising with high level stakeholders | 30 |
3 | Experience working in Pacific Islands Countries or small island developing countries would be an advantage; | 20 |
4 | High degree of computer literacy, and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Package (Excel, Word, and Power Point) and Internet; and | 20 |
Language: Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required
10. Selection Process
Selection will follow the Selection of an Individual Consultant, World Bank Procurement Regulations Seventh Edition, September 2025.
Applicants will be assessed on their Resume as submitted and any supporting documentation.
Applicants who do not pass Mandatory criteria requirement will not be evaluated further.
Applicants passing mandatory criteria requirements will be assigned points on presented scoring criteria.
The Evaluation committee reserves the right to interview any candidates.
A minimum of two professional references should be provided.
The Project values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, racial equity, gender, and disability inclusion and strongly encourages people from culturally and diverse communities to apply for this position.
"},{"id":"OP00465368","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"27-Aug-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-09-14T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"17:00","project_ctry_name":"Pacific 1","project_id":"P502591","project_name":"Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project","bid_reference_no":"FJ-PIFS-567203-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Vanuatu - Project Country Coordinator","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Ratu Sukuna Road, Suva, Fiji.","contact_ctry_name":"Fiji","contact_email":"ajayj@forumsec.org","contact_name":"Ajay Jagannath","contact_organization":"Pacific Island Forum Secretariat","contact_phone_no":"679-3312600","contact_web_url":"www.forumsec.org","submission_date":"2026-08-27T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"Project Name | Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project |
Project Number | P502591 https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P502591 |
Activity and Reference Number (STEP) | Project Country Co-ordinator - Vanuatu FJ-PIFS-567203-CS-INDV |
Implementing Agency Names | Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat |
Country | FIJI |
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and seven Pacific Island member countries (Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu) have received financing (grants and credits) from the World Bank Group’s International Development Association (IDA) towards the Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project (the Project) and will apply part of these proceeds to the contract below for Consulting Services.
PIFS is seeking a qualified and experienced Project Country Coordinator (CC) to provide incountry coordination support for the implementation of the Project in Vanuatu. The Coordinator will assist with the management and delivery of countryspecific project activities, working closely with the Ministry of Finance’s designated Country Focal Point (CFP), the Project Management Unit (PMU) in Suva, and other stakeholders.
This is a parttime individual consultant assignment for up to 144 days per year (maximum 20 days per month), initially contracted for two years with performancebased extensions every two years thereafter until 2030.
Scope of Services
Under the overall direction of the PMU Project Coordinator, the Country Coordinator shall undertake the following activities:
Lead and coordinate daytoday implementation of project activities in Vanuatu.
Liaise with the Ministry of Finance’s CFP and the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu on project activities, including followup on Project Steering Committee (PSC) meetings and preparation of minutes.
Support the CFP in developing annual countryspecific work plans and budgets for submission to PIFS/PMU.
Monitor procurement, financial management, and reporting activities to ensure timely delivery and compliance with World Bank procedures.
Identify and resolve implementation issues in coordination with the CFP and PMU.
Review consultant outputs, prepare documentation for payments, and support reporting obligations.
Prepare annual reports on countryspecific activities for submission to the Ministry of Finance and PIFS.
Undertake any other tasks requested by the CFP or PMU Project Coordinator.
Mandatory Criteria
Education
A bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, management, business administration, or a related field.
Experience
Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in international development, financial sector, and/or project management, including previous experience working with projects funded by multilateral development banks.
Evaluation Criteria
Applicants passing the mandatory criteria requirements will be assigned points on the following evaluated criteria:
| Criteria | Points |
| Strong background or experience in the financial/banking sector in either the public or private sector | 30 |
| Demonstrable experience in organizational and administrative duties in liaising with highlevel stakeholders | 30 |
| Experience working in Pacific Island Countries or small island developing countries | 20 |
| High degree of computer literacy, and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Internet | 20 |
Language Requirement: Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required.
PIFS, on behalf of the participating member countries, 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 (attach curriculum vitae and a cover letter with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.).
Firms’ staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment and, under such situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process.
The attention of interested Consultants (including firms) is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated February 2025 (“the 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 World Bank Consultant Guidelines
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached below and provides details of the scope of the services required along with specific deliverables expected. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09.00 to 17.00 hrs Fiji Time.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) no later than Monday, September 14, 2026, 17:00 hrs (Fiji Time)
Address for Enquiries and Submission of EOIs
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
Attn: Ajay Jagannath, Project Coordinator
Private Mail Bag, Suva
PO Box 856, Suva, Fiji.
Tel: 679-3312600
E-mail: cbrprocurement@forumsec.org
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
TERMS OF REFERENCE
CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION
PROJECT COUNTRY COORDINATOR
VANUATU
Project Overview | |
Project Name | PACIFIC STRENGTHENING CORRESPONDENT BANKING RELATIONSHIPS PROJECT |
Activity Reference Number (STEP) | FJ-PIFS-567203-CS-INDV |
Position Title | PROJECT COUNTRY CO-ORDINATOR (CC) VANUATU |
Location of role | The position will be based in his/her home country. |
Eligibility | Must have the legal right to live and work in Vanuatu |
Implementing Agency on behalf of participating countries | Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) https://forumsec.org/ |
Duration of Assignment | This is a part-time work assignment, in line with the project timeline; A contract (part-time with a total of 144 days in and year and a maximum of 20 days per month) will initially be signed for two years with a performance based extension every two years thereafter, until 2030. The CC’s services shall be subject to an annual performance evaluation based on performance indicators specified in the Terms of Reference below. Performance evaluation shall be the basis for the extension or termination of the services. The selected CC is expected to work in his/her home country and will be supported by the PMU based in Suva, Fiji. |
Agency Description | The Pacific Islands Forum was established to bring together the region to address pressing issues and challenges, and foster collaboration and cooperation in the pursuit of shared goals. PIF’s mandate is to strengthen cooperation and integration in the Pacific region through the pooling of regional governance, resources and the alignment of policies, furthering Forum members shared goals of economic growth, sustainable development, good governance and security. Founded in 1971, it comprises 18 members: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. The PIFS is a vital platform for Leaders to convene, engage in discussions and agree on policies that will benefit the people of the region. |
Participating Countries | The Pacific Island Countries (PICs) participating in the regional project comprise Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu |
Overall Project Objective | The Project development Objective is to enable continuous access to correspondent banking services in the participating Pacific Island Countries |
Project Length | August 2024 to September 30 2030 |
2. Project Background
The Pacific Island Forum Secretariat (PIFS) is expecting to receive financing from the World Bank (WB) Group’s International Development Association (IDA) for a proposed project to enable continuous access to correspondent banking services in Pacific Island Countries (PICs). The PICs covered by the proposed regional project (Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu) include diverse island economies facing similar correspondent banking relationship challenges.
PICs range in size and topography – from small island states such as Samoa, with two principal inhabited volcanic islands, to large archipelagos such as the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), with 29 atolls spread over 2 million km2 of ocean. Population sizes vary from 11,300 people in Tuvalu to 930,000 people in Fiji.
The economic landscape of PICs is equally diverse, marked by different growth drivers, poverty rates, and growth trajectories. The average GDP growth across PICs decelerated to 3.5 percent in 2023 after a historically high of 7.9 percent in 2022, in a rebound from the COVID-19 crisis. However, medium-term growth prospects have worsened, with output growth expected to be significantly below the pre-pandemic trend of 4.7 percent between 2014 & 2019. Given low growth and limited employment opportunities in the island economies, labor migration to neighboring countries and the resulting remittances are critical drivers of living standards.
The United States, New Zealand, and Australia account for 94 percent of the Pacific diaspora. Trade and tourism are vital for many PICs, providing revenue and employment opportunities. Remittances, equivalent to more than 40 percent of GDP in some PICs, are a buffer against income shocks and an important source of finance for essential household consumption and human capital investment.
Financial systems in PICs are characterized by low levels of financial access and an uneven development of national payment systems. Both domestically owned and multinational commercial banks dominate the financial sector in all PICs. In several PICs, much of the population lacks access to basic transaction accounts, limiting households and businesses’ ability to send and receive payments, save, invest, and respond to climatic and economic shocks. The financial market infrastructure is underdeveloped, in part due to limited competition and the lack of economies of scale. The level of national payment system development is uneven across PICs, and regional efforts to improve the efficiency of cross-border payments are limited in scale and scope.
PICs are uniquely vulnerable to the withdrawal of the correspondent banking relationships (CBR) that underpin international trade, tourism, remittances, and humanitarian financial flows. Correspondent banking is an arrangement under which one bank (correspondent) holds deposits owned by other banks (respondents) and provides payment and other services to those respondent banks. CBRs are an essential feature of the global payment system – they enable individuals, businesses, and governments to make and receive cross-border payment services related to remittances, e-commerce, trade, and official sector flows. The cross-border transactions enabled in PICs are in various currencies, primarily the US dollar, Euro, and Australian dollar.
The withdrawal of CBRs, a well-documented global phenomenon affecting many emerging markets and developing economies, has adverse consequences and negative externalities for Pacific Islanders, including seasonal laborers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and vulnerable populations. Based on publicly available data, the number of active correspondents for Pacific banks has declined significantly since 2011 to levels that put the Pacific financial system overall at risk.
In order to mitigate the issues identified above, the WB will provide funding to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) to implement the proposed “Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project”. The Pacific Islands Forum was established to bring together the region to address pressing issues and challenges and foster collaboration and cooperation in pursuing shared goals. PIF’s mandate is to strengthen cooperation and integration in the Pacific region through the pooling of regional governance, resources, and the alignment of policies, furthering Forum members' shared goals of economic growth, sustainable development, good governance, and security. Founded in 1971, it comprises 18 members: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. The PIFS is a vital platform for Leaders to convene, engage in discussions, and agree on policies that will benefit the people of the region.
The project will have two components: (1) Temporary correspondent banking services and (2) Enabling environment and regulatory harmonization. The proposed project will be implemented by a Project Management Unit (PMU) within the PIFS with strategic project oversight provided by a Project Steering Committee (PSC) comprised of representatives of participating Pacific Finance Ministers. While the PMU will be responsible for day-to-day project activities, it will need to ensure close collaboration and coordination with participating Ministries of Finance, which will oversee project activities and approve work plans through the PSC.
Comprising of Secretaries of Finance or other officials from the participating PICs finance ministries and the PIFS Director (Programs and Initiative), the PSC will meet on a quarterly basis and be responsible for the approval of key project activities as needed. The PSC will report to Pacific Finance Ministers annually at the Forum Economic Minister Meeting (FEMM) to ensure that strategic guidance and orientation are provided over the project activities. At the technical level, each participating PIC will be required to nominate a competent government official as a Country Focal Point (CFP) responsible for project coordination at the national level, who will be designated as the point of contact with the PMU and the WB team.
The competent government official in each PIC will be complemented by a country coordinator (CC) based in-country, recruited through the PMU, and responsible for coordinating service delivery at the individual country level.
The PIFS is now seeking qualified and competent national consultants from each member country to be the country coordinator (CC) for the PMU and based in the respective participating Pacific Island countries (PICs). The required positions are expected to be selected by the PIFS in accordance with the WB’s ‘Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) Borrowers’ (Procurement Regulations), Seventh edition, September 2025, and as amended over time.
3. Objective of the Position
The main objective of the CC would be to manage and coordinate the full range of project, country specific activities during the project cycle from effectiveness through implementation to completion. The CC will be funded by the project (through the PMU) and report to the PIFS/ PMU Coordinator. In addition, he/she will work closely with the specific Country Focal Point (CFP), a government official appointed by the MOF of that particular PIC.
4. Scope of Services
The CC will be required to adopt a flexible approach to coordinate and facilitate the required country specific project activities and report on tangible outcomes in terms of project implementation progress. The CC will be required to work in a pro-active manner, and to help ensure effective implementation of activities and delivery of outputs in a timely manner.
5. Reporting Obligations
The CC will work closely with the Country Focal Person (CFP) and report to the PMU Project Coordinator.
6. Institutional Arrangements
This is a part-time work assignment, with the Consultant expected to be based in their home country. The Consultant will be supported by the PIFS PMU based in Suva, Fiji but will work closely with and report to the country focal person in the first instance. The CC is expected to show flexibility in working arrangements as time inputs will fluctuate based on country requirements. The work will be part-time, averaging approximately 12 days per month (with a total of 144 days in a year and a maximum of 20 days per month) for the next six years. A contract will initially be signed for two years with a performance based extension every two years thereafter. Performance evaluation shall be the basis for the extension or termination of the services. Facilities such as office space, intercom telephone facilities, personal computers, printing facilities, Internet access and stationery will be provided.
7. Performance Indicators
The following performance indicators shall be used for performance assessment:
8. Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest
The CC undertakes to comply with PIF’s and WB’s policies and rules with regard to anti-corruption and prevention of fraudulent practices, conflict of interest and confidentiality. The CC shall maintain confidentiality on all sensitive information obtained during the assignment and shall not publish wholly or in part the findings or such information, without prior written consent by the PIF. Any draft reports and other documents produced by the consultant will be discussed and cleared with the PIF and the WB before their final issue. A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) will be signed between the PIFS and the selected candidate to be attached to the contract.
9. Evaluation Requirements
This section details the basis upon which selection of the successful candidate will be based.
Mandatory Criteria – These criteria must be met in order to be considered for this contract.
Mandatory Criteria | Description | Evaluation |
Education | A bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, management, business administration, or a related field | Pass or Fail |
Experience | A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in international development, financial sector, and/or project management, including previous experience working with projects funded by multilateral development banks. | Pass or Fail |
Scoring Criteria – These criteria are requirements or qualities that are not mandatory but would be considered beneficial if they are met and will be assigned scores during evaluation. Applicants must detail, in (their) CVs previous positions which support the criteria requirement on experience. Supporting documentation should be provided where necessary.
Criteria | Evaluated Criteria | Points |
1 | A strong background or experience in the financial/banking sector in either the public or private sector would be desirable; | 30 |
2 | Demonstrable experience in organizational and administrative duties in liaising with high level stakeholders | 30 |
3 | Experience working in Pacific Islands Countries or small island developing countries would be an advantage; | 20 |
4 | High degree of computer literacy, and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Package (Excel, Word, and Power Point) and Internet; and | 20 |
Language: Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required
10. Selection Process
Selection will follow the Selection of an Individual Consultant, World Bank Procurement Regulations Seventh Edition, September 2025.
Applicants will be assessed on their Resume as submitted and any supporting documentation.
Applicants who do not pass Mandatory criteria requirements will not be evaluated further.
Applicants passing mandatory criteria requirements will be assigned points on the presented scoring criteria.
The Evaluation committee reserves the right to interview any candidates.
A minimum of two professional references should be provided.
The Project values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, racial equity, gender, and disability inclusion and strongly encourages people from culturally and diverse communities to apply for this position.
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Request for Expressions of Interest
(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)
Payments System Advisor to the Monetary Authority of the Marshall Islands (MAMI)
Project Name | Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project |
Project Number | P502591 https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P502591 |
Activity and Reference Number (STEP) | Payments System Advisor FJ-PIFS-567205-CS-INDV |
Implementing Agency Names | Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat |
Country | FIJI |
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and seven Pacific Island member countries (Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu) have received financing (grants and credits) from the World Bank Group’s International Development Association (IDA) towards the Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project (the Project) and will apply part of these proceeds to the contract below for Consulting Services.
PIFS is seeking a qualified and experienced Payments System Advisor to provide technical advisory support to the Monetary Authority of the Marshall Islands (MAMI). The Advisor will assist with the establishment of a safe, efficient, inclusive, and scalable national payments system and oversight function, aligned with the CBR Project, the CBR Roadmap, regional harmonization work, and the emerging Pacific Payment Mechanism (PPM).
The Advisor will work closely with MAMI, PIFS, the World Bank, IMF, and other technical assistance providers to translate IMF recommendations into practical implementation steps for RMI. This is a time-based individual consultant assignment for up to twelve (12) months, with up to 240 working days of input, requiring significant in-country presence in Majuro (50–60% of input days).
Scope of Services
Under the overall direction of the Project Coordinator, the Payments System Advisor shall undertake the following activities:
Review IMF recommendations and prepare a 12month implementation roadmap for MAMI’s payments function.
Advise on operational setup of payment operations and oversight divisions.
Support development of a National Payments Strategy and stakeholder consultations.
Provide technical inputs on payment infrastructure modernization, including phased implementation of an Integrated Payment and Clearing System (IPCS).
Support payment system oversight, risk-based supervision, and data collection.
Assist with stakeholder coordination and establishment of a National Payment Council.
Align RMI’s work with regional harmonization initiatives and the CBR Project’s Component 2 activities.
Deliver training, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to MAMI staff.
Mandatory Criteria
Education
A master’s degree in economics, finance, law, public policy, payment systems, information systems, business administration, or a related field.
A PhD or advanced professional qualification is preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 10 years of experience in payment systems, financial market infrastructures, central bank payment operations, payment system oversight, digital financial services, remittances, cross-border payments, or correspondent banking.
Evaluated Criteria:
| Evaluated Criteria | Points |
| Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing national payment systems strategies and oversight frameworks | 30 |
| Experience advising central banks or monetary authorities on payment infrastructure modernization | 30 |
| Familiarity with international standards (CPMIIOSCO Principles, ISO 20022, risk-based supervision) | 20 |
| Experience in stakeholder consultation and coordination across government, financial institutions, and payment service providers | 20 |
PIFS, on behalf of the participating member countries, 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 (attach curriculum vitae and a cover letter with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.).
Firms’ staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment and, under such situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process.
The attention of interested Consultants (including firms) is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated February 2025 (“the 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 World Bank Consultant Guidelines
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached below and provides details of the scope of the services required along with specific deliverables expected. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09.00 to 17.00 hrs Fiji Time.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) no later than Monday, September 14, 2026, 17:00 hrs (Fiji Time)
Address for Enquiries and Submission of EOIs
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
Attn: Ajay Jagannath, Project Coordinator
Private Mail Bag, Suva
PO Box 856, Suva, Fiji.
Tel: 679-3312600
E-mail: cbrprocurement@forumsec.org
TERMS OF REFERENCE
CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL SELECTION
Payments System Advisor to the Monetary Authority of the Marshall Islands (MAMI)
Project Overview
Project Name | Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project |
Indicative Activity / Budget Line | Component 2: Enabling Environment and Regulatory Harmonization - Payment System Oversight and Regulation - Oversight of National Payment Systems |
Activity Reference Number (STEP) | FJ-PIFS-567205-CS-INDV |
Position Title | Payments System Advisor to the Monetary Authority of the Marshall Islands (MAMI) |
Location of role | Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands, with remote inputs and regular coordination with the Project Management Unit (PMU) in Suva. The assignment is expected to require significant in-country presence in Majuro, estimated at 50-60 percent of total input days. The detailed travel and work schedule will be agreed with PIFS, MAMI and the World Bank through the work plan. |
Primary Counterpart | Monetary Authority of the Marshall Islands (MAMI) |
Duration of Assignment | Time-based individual consultant contract for up to twelve (12) months, with up to 240 working days of input. Extension may be considered subject to project needs, budget availability, consultant performance, procurement plan arrangements, and applicable World Bank no-objection requirements. Payments will be based on approved timesheets and eligible reimbursable expenses. |
Implementing Agency on behalf of participating countries | Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) |
Agency Description | The Pacific Islands Forum was established to bring together the region to address pressing issues and challenges, and foster collaboration and cooperation in the pursuit of shared goals. PIF’s mandate is to strengthen cooperation and integration in the Pacific region through the pooling of regional governance, resources and the alignment of policies, furthering Forum members shared goals of economic growth, sustainable development, good governance and security. Founded in 1971, it comprises 18 members: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. The PIFS is a vital platform for Leaders to convene, engage in discussions and agree on policies that will benefit the people of the region. |
Selection Method | Competitive Selection of an independent individual consultant, subject to procurement plan adjustment, justification, conflict-of-interest review, and World Bank no-objection requirements where applicable. |
Agency Description | The Pacific Islands Forum was established to bring together the region to address shared issues and support cooperation. PIF works through regional governance, shared resources and policy alignment to support economic growth, sustainable development, good governance and security. Founded in 1971, it comprises eighteen members: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. |
Participating Countries | The Pacific Island Countries participating in the regional project comprise Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. This assignment provides country-specific support to the Republic of the Marshall Islands under the regional project. |
Overall Project Objective | The Project Development Objective is to enable continuous access to correspondent banking services in the participating Pacific Island Countries. |
Project Length | August 2024 to September 30, 2030 |
Project Background
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) has received financing from the World Bank Group's International Development Association (IDA) for the Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project. The project supports participating Pacific Island Countries (PICs) to maintain continuous access to correspondent banking services, and to address underlying payment, regulatory and financial integrity constraints that contribute to de-risking in the region.
PICs are exposed to the withdrawal of correspondent banking relationships (CBRs) that underpin international trade, tourism, remittances, development finance, disaster relief, and humanitarian financial flows. The project provides a short-term CBR safety net while supporting the enabling environment and regional harmonization needed for a medium-term sustainable solution.
Component 2 of the project, Enabling Environment and Regulatory Harmonization, includes support for Payment System Oversight and Regulation. The relevant activity areas include payment systems regulatory harmonization, oversight of national payment systems, and collection of remittance and gender-disaggregated data on usage of financial services. Component 2 also supports payment systems strengthening, CBR Roadmap implementation, the CBR Resilience Index, and the feasibility work for the Pacific Payment Mechanism (PPM), which aims to aggregate payment flows and improve economies of scale.
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is in the early phase of operationalizing the MAMI. In June 2026, the Governor of MAMI requested support for an advisor to assist with implementation of the Authority's operationalization strategy, including review and tailoring of recommendations from the IMF Monetary and Capital Markets Department technical assistance report, Operationalizing A New Monetary Authority. The request also highlighted the need to establish the national payment system in alignment with the World Bank CBR Strengthening Project's payment system harmonization roadmap.
The IMF report identifies several payment-related priorities for MAMI. These include the development of a National Payments Strategy (NPS), the establishment of payment operations and payment oversight functions, the creation of a stakeholder consultation mechanism and National Payment Council, the preparation of payment operations and oversight procedures, and the design of an Integrated Payment and Clearing System (IPCS) that can combine ACH, RTGS and instant payment functionality in a phased manner. The report also notes that RMI currently has no centralized payment system, that payment services are dominated by checks, that there is no e-money provider, and that electronic payments remain limited outside selected card and POS use cases.
This assignment is designed as payment systems technical assistance under the CBR Project’s Technical Assistance component. It is framed around the project's Payment System Oversight and Regulation activities and is expected to support MAMI in converting payment-related IMF recommendations into a practical work plan, institutional arrangements, operating procedures, oversight tools, stakeholder coordination mechanisms, and capacity building outputs.
Objective of the Position
The main objective of the Payments System Advisor to MAMI is to provide technical advisory support to MAMI for the establishment of a safe, efficient, inclusive and scalable national payments system and payment system oversight function, aligned with the CBR Project, the CBR Roadmap, regional payment system harmonization work, and the emerging design of the PPM.
The Advisor will review the payment-related findings and recommendations in the IMF MCM report and assist MAMI to translate the relevant payment system recommendations into a practical implementation approach for RMI. This will include helping MAMI distinguish payment system actions from broader central banking, governance, accounting, audit, reserve management, HR, communications and corporate services matters, and sequencing the payment system actions in line with MAMI’s institutional capacity, staffing plans and expected operational priorities.
In doing so, the Advisor will consider the small scale of the RMI financial sector, the dominance of checks, limited electronic payment usage, geographic dispersion, government payment needs, remittance costs, digital financial-service developments, and MAMI’s current staffing and institutional capacity.
Scope of Services
The selected Payments System Advisor will provide country-level, time-based technical implementation support for RMI on payment system matters. The work will be coordinated with the PIFS PMU, the PIFS Payment Systems Specialist, the World Bank payments team, IMF MCM and other technical assistance providers as relevant. The Advisor will carry out the following tasks, with timing and level of effort agreed through the 12-month implementation work plan and periodic work planning discussions:
i. Inception, work planning and IMF recommendation mapping
ii. Establishment of MAMI's national payments function
iii. National Payments Strategy
iv. Payment infrastructure and IPCS implementation support
v. Payment system oversight, data and risk-based supervision
vi. Coordination, consultation and National Payment Council support
vii. Alignment with the CBR Project and regional work
viii. Capacity building and knowledge transfer
Scope Exclusions
The assignment is limited to payment systems technical assistance and payment-related operationalization of MAMI. The Advisor will not draft the Payment Systems Act, amendments to the Monetary Authority Act, primary legislation, or formal legal opinions.
The Advisor will not provide general central bank advisory services on reserve management, fiscal agency, accounting, audit, human resources, communications, procurement, general governance, or corporate services except where those topics directly affect payment system operations, payment oversight, payment infrastructure or payment-related stakeholder coordination.
Time-Based Reporting Obligations and Expected Outputs
This assignment will be contracted on a time-based basis. Payments will be linked to approved timesheets, agreed input days, and eligible reimbursable expenses, not to a fixed-price deliverables schedule. The outputs listed below are expected working products and reporting instruments for managing the assignment, tracking progress, supporting quality review, and documenting knowledge transfer.
The Advisor will prepare and update working products in line with the agreed work plan and counterpart needs. These may include the inception note and 12-month payments work plan, IMF recommendation mapping, National Payments Strategy materials, payment function setup notes, National Payment Council materials, payment operations and oversight procedures, data templates, IPCS options and requirements notes, training materials, mission notes and handover materials.
Because the role is advisory and embedded with MAMI for a substantial part of the assignment, outputs may be revised or reprioritized during implementation with agreement from MAMI, PIFS and the World Bank. The Advisor will document changes through monthly activity notes, quarterly progress notes and the action tracker.
Reporting Obligations
The Payments System Advisor will work closely with MAMI on a day-to-day technical basis and will report administratively to the Project Coordinator within the PIFS PMU. Technical priorities, work planning, and expected outputs will be agreed with MAMI, PIFS and the World Bank payments team. The Advisor will also coordinate with the PIFS Payment Systems Specialist and the RMI Country Coordinator as relevant.
The Advisor will submit monthly timesheets and short monthly activity notes to the PIFS PMU, with confirmation from MAMI of the main activities undertaken. The monthly activity note should summarize days worked, in-country and remote inputs, meetings held, outputs prepared, issues requiring decision, and planned activities for the following month. Technical outputs will be shared with MAMI and PIFS, and PIFS will share them with the World Bank for review or no-objection where required under the project arrangements.
The Advisor will maintain a short action tracker covering agreed activities, responsible counterparts, due dates, risks, dependencies and decisions required. The tracker will be updated at least monthly, and more frequently if requested by the PMU or MAMI. The Advisor will also provide quarterly progress notes against the 12-month payments work plan and a final completion and handover note at the end of the assignment.
Institutional Arrangements
This is a time-based individual consultant assignment contracted by PIFS through the PMU under the Pacific Strengthening CBR Project. The assignment will be undertaken for the benefit of MAMI as the primary country counterpart. The procurement approach is competitive selection of an independent individual consultant, subject to the approved procurement plan, applicable PIFS procurement procedures, conflict-of-interest review, and World Bank review or no-objection requirements where applicable.
The Advisor is expected to spend significant time in Majuro during the assignment, estimated at 50-60 percent of total input days, especially during inception, stakeholder consultations, NPS preparation, payment function setup, capacity building and infrastructure planning. Remote work may be used for document preparation, virtual meetings, training, follow-up and coordination with PIFS and the World Bank.
Office space and access to meeting facilities may be provided by MAMI for in-country inputs and by PIFS for inputs in Suva, subject to availability. The Advisor will be responsible for maintaining secure records of documents, correspondence and data received during the assignment and for complying with all confidentiality requirements.
The Advisor's services will be subject to periodic performance review based on the performance indicators below. Performance review will inform continuation, extension, revision or termination of the assignment, subject to contract terms and World Bank requirements.
Performance Indicators
The following performance indicators will be used for contract management and performance assessment. They are intended to measure timely input, quality of advisory support, documented outputs, counterpart engagement and knowledge transfer under a time-based contract:
Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest
The Payments System Advisor shall comply with PIFS and World Bank policies and rules on anti-corruption, prevention of fraudulent practices, conflict of interest and confidentiality. The Advisor shall maintain confidentiality over all sensitive information obtained during the assignment and shall not publish or disclose any findings, data, reports or recommendations without prior written consent from PIFS and MAMI, and World Bank clearance where required.
Any draft reports and other documents produced by the Advisor will be discussed with and cleared by PIFS, MAMI and the World Bank before final issue. A non-disclosure agreement may be signed between PIFS, MAMI and the selected consultant and attached to the contract.
The Advisor must disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest before contract signature and throughout the assignment. The Advisor shall not participate in downstream procurement activities where such participation would create a conflict of interest under the World Bank Procurement Regulations or the Project Operations Manual.
Evaluation Requirements
Mandatory Criteria
This section details the basis upon which selection of the successful candidate will be based.
These criteria must be met to be considered for this contract.
Mandatory Criteria | Description | Evaluation |
Education | A master's degree in economics, finance, law, public policy, payment systems, information systems, business administration or a related field. A PhD or other advanced professional qualification is preferred. | Pass or Fail |
Experience | A minimum of 10 years of experience working on payment systems, financial market infrastructures, central bank payment operations, payment system oversight, digital financial services, remittances, cross-border payments, correspondent banking, or financial sector supervision, including senior management experience in a central bank, monetary authority or financial sector authority. The candidate should have held, at minimum, a department-head or equivalent senior management role covering payment system policy, operations, oversight, supervision or related financial sector functions. | Pass or Fail |
Desirable Qualifications
These criteria are desirable qualifications that will be considered in confirming the suitability of the proposed consultant and documenting the direct selection justification. Candidates who meet the mandatory criteria will be ranked out of 100 points based on the scoring criteria above. The evaluation committee may interview the highest-ranked candidates where clarification is required or where candidates are closely ranked.
# | Evaluated Criteria | Points |
1 | Knowledge of the economic and financial environment in the Pacific, small island states, or other small and capacity-constrained jurisdictions. | 20 |
2 | Experience advising central banks or financial sector authorities on National Payments Strategies, payment system modernization, payment operations, payment system oversight, or payment infrastructure implementation. | 25 |
3 | Experience with digital financial services, e-money, non-bank payment service providers, remittances, financial inclusion, consumer protection, gender-disaggregated data, or public sector payments. | 15 |
4 | Ability to prepare high-quality strategies, advisory notes, manuals, operating procedures, data templates, training materials and implementation roadmaps. | 20 |
5 | Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder assignments involving central banks, ministries of finance, banks, payment service providers, telecom operators, development partners and regional organizations. | 20 |
Total | 100 |
Language: Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required
Selection Method
Project:P174175-Horn of Africa Regional Integration for Sustainable Energy Supply
Loan/Credit/TF Info:-
Bid/Contract Reference No:ET-EAPP-537492-CS-CQS
Procurement Method:CQS-Consultant Qualification Selection
Scope of Contract:Consultancy Services for Financial Audit of the Project Preparation Advance to the HOARISES Project
Notice Version No:0
| Name | Nationality | Residence Country | Conditions Met |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesema Abeje Melaku | ET | Ethiopia | Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares |
| Mohammed Abdella Seid | ET | Ethiopia | Directly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares |
| Technical: | 92.00 | |
| Consultant Specific Experience: | 10 | |
| Methodology: | 26 | |
| Key Personnel: | 56 | |
| Transfer of Knowledge: | 0 | |
| Participation by Nationals: | 0 | |
| Financial: | 20 | |
| Combined: | 93.60 | |
| Rank: | 1 | |
REVISED DRAFT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
MONGOLIA
GOBI CONNECTIVITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PREPARATION (P514972)
GFPP Grant No.: TF0D0692
Assignment Title: Consulting Services for Feasibility Study and Preliminary Design of Ulaanbaatar - Mandalgovi Road Reconstruction Project
Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): ZTYa/20260804057
The Government of Mongolia has received a grant financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), through the Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP), under Grant No. TF0D0692 to support the preparation of the Gobi Connectivity Improvement Project. The objective of the grant is to facilitate the preparation of a proposed project designed to enhance the efficiency, safety, and climate resilience of transport along the Ulaanbaatar–Mandalgovi road corridor, while strengthening institutional capacity for its sustainable maintenance.
The Ulaanbaatar–Mandalgovi (A0201) corridor is a nationally significant transport artery that forms a central spine in Mongolia’s north–south mobility network. Stretching approximately 272km, the corridor links Ulaanbaatar with the aimag centers of Tuv and Dundgobi while providing a gateway to southern regions with economies shaped by livestock, mining, tourism, and services. The road is also an important feeder into broader regional transport and trade corridors, including routes serving large scale mining operations and cross border freight movements.
Originally constructed in 2012–2013 to Asian Highway ClassIII standards, the existing two-lane road has reached a critical stage of deterioration. The corridor’s geometric design, originally intended for lower traffic volumes and slower heavy vehicle growth, no longer aligns with current or projected operational demands.
In response to these factors, the Ministry of Road and Transport (MRT) seeks a comprehensive feasibility assessment, including the preparation of preliminary design, that evaluates the potential of upgrading the A0201 corridor to a fourlane Class I standard. This upgrade would enhance freight fluidity, reduce travel times, strengthen supply chain reliability, and improve road safety outcomes. In line with the Government of Mongolia’s Action Plan for 2024–2028, which sets the objective of initiating the fourlane expansion of this corridor, the assessment and preliminary design will serve as the analytical backbone for subsequent safeguard instruments, procurement strategies, and engineering design stages, ensuring that the reconstruction approach is fit for purpose, fiscally prudent, and environmentally and socially responsible.
As a crosscutting requirement, the assignment will also encompass environmental and social due diligence tasks, including screening against the World Bank's Environmental and Social Standards (ESS1–ESS10), preparation of the Environmental and Social Management Plan (PESMP), and inputs into subsequent safeguard instruments such as a Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) and Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), in accordance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).
The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the consulting services for feasibility study and preliminary design can be found at the following website.
Tender.gov.mn
The Ministry of Road and Transport now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:
1. General Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in preparing feasibility studies and preliminary/detailed engineering design of major road infrastructure projects in cold climate regions, including economic/financial analysis and safeguard integration.
In addition, demonstrated experience in at least one assignment involving the preparation of environmental and social safeguard instruments for World Bank-financed projects or projects financed by comparable multilateral development banks, including at a minimum one of the following: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), or Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP). Evidence should be provided in the firm's EoI.
2. Specific Experience in Similar Assignments
3. 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” seventh edition dated September 2025 (“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 09.00 to 17.00 (GMT+8) on Business Day.
The assignment will be carried out in compliance with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and the World Bank Group Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines. ESF competency will be assessed during the subsequent Request for Proposals (RFP) stage as part of the technical evaluation.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below by e-mail to zolbayar@ipiumrt.mn September 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. (GMT+8)
Integrated Project Implementation Unit of the Ministry of Road and Transport
Attn: #402, Gerege Tower, Chinggis avenue, 1st khoroo, Sukhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar-14251, Mongolia,
Tel: (976) 7709-7676
E-mail: zolbayar@ipiumrt.mn
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