GOVERNMENT OF TONGA
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)
Country: Tonga
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Health
Project Title: Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation (PHIT) Project
Source of Funding: P508550 / IDA-E5270
Assignment Title: 3.2.05 ICT Officer
Reference No.: TO-TON-MOH-534224-CS-INDV
Duration: Initial contract for two (2) years, extendable annually upon mutual understanding and performance up to duration of project (5 years)
Probation: Six (6) months’ probation period may extend depending on candidate’s satisfactory performance. Annual performance review to determine, if contract would be extended.
Expected Start Date: July-August 2026
The Kingdom of Tonga has received financing from the World Bank for an exciting project, the Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation (PHIT) Project to support the health sector development in Tonga. The ICT Officer position will be part of the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the HEART Project in the Ministry of Health (MOH).
The position is a full-time contract for 2 years, with an annual extension based on mutual understanding and satisfactory performance up to duration of the project of 5 years. Contract staff will be required to provide hands-on support in this area of specialty, across a range of project activities.
The advertised position is now available and applications are sought from suitably qualified candidates based on the selection criteria expressed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) below.
The Implementation Agency 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 with description of qualifications, experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.).
The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:
EXPERTISE REQUIREMENTS (as per TOR):
Minimum Requirements (40 points):
Desirable Requirements (30 points):
Qualification/Education (20 points):
Knowledge and Skills (10 points):
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies:
Please note that an interview and test may be administered if required to top ranked candidate(s).
The remuneration package for this position is attractive and will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and previous remunerations for similar assignments.
Further information can be obtained at the email above during office hours 08:30 to 16:30 hours weekdays.
A firm is eligible to nominate an individual – however, note that only the experience and qualifications of the nominated individual shall be used in the selection process, and that (their) corporate experience shall not be considered. The firm, if proposing an individual, must specify whether the contract would be signed with the firm or the proposed individual.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated Feb.2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the above cited Procurement Regulations.
INSTRUCTION FOR SUBMISSION:
Expressions of interest must be submitted to the address below by e-mail no later than 16:30pm (Tongan Time) on Friday, 17th July 2026.
Subject: Expression of Interest – ICT Officer
Attn: Dr. Reynold ‘Ofanoa
Chief Executive Officer
Ministry of Health
Taufa’ahau Road
Nuku’alofa
Tonga
Email: reynoldofanoa@gmail.com;
jyskwok@outlook.com;
s.akauola@outlook.com
Tel: (676) 23-045
Documents that MUST be submitted:
Please limit your CV to only 3-5 pages addressing each of the Selection Criteria with exact details.
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(CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION)
Country: Ukraine
Name of Project: Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program
Grant No.: TF0C5794
Assignment Title: Consulting services for the development of teaching and learning materials (TLM) for the first cycle of study at the level of upper secondary education (10th grade)
Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): LEARN-1.1-TLM10
The objectives of the LEARN are: to (i) improve teaching and learning conditions; and (ii) to strengthen the management capacity of the education system.
The total financing for the Operation is US$451 million using a combination of the World Bank's financial instruments: Program-for-Results (PforR) complemented by Investment Project Financing (IPF).
The MoES intends to apply part of the grant proceeds to eligible payments for consulting services for which this Request for Expressions of Interest has been issued.
The consulting services (hereinafter – the Services) include:
• developing teaching and learning materials (hereinafter referred to as “TLM”) for the first cycle/year of upper secondary education (Grade 10);
• upgrading the MoES digital repository for TLM storage and use by expanding the repository’s capacity, as well as updating the User Manual for the repository;
• developing, publishing, and disseminating hard copies of the Manuals on TLM;
• conducting training for TLM users; and
• organizing a final event for dissemination of the results.
The expected period for the Consultant’s provision of the Services is approximately 12 calendar months from the date of contract signing.
The required objective of the Services must be achieved by the Consultant within the agreed program and in accordance with the Ukrainian legislation, the World Bank’s policies and rules and requirements of the Terms of Reference (TOR), which is attached.
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (hereinafter – Client/MOES) now invites eligible consulting firms (hereinafter – Consultants) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
The evaluation of the expressions of interest provided by the Consultants will be carried out based on the following criteria:
Legal status and market experience
Experience in digital education
Cooperation with international organizations
Financial stability
Confirmation of qualification. A Consultant shall provide:
Availability of qualified specialists. The company must confirm the availability of at least 7 specialists having permanent/long-term contracts (the term of which exceeds 12 months):
Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s «Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers» September 2023 with amendments of February 2025 (hereinafter – Procurement Regulations), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. In the case of foreign company, the representative office/JV/consortium with local firm should exist by the date of the Contract signing.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the “Quality and Cost Based Selection” arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and to be specifically set out in the Request for Proposals.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form, in Ukrainian or English, to the address below by e-mail by June 25, 2026, 1:00 pm local time.
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
Attn: Yevhen Kudriavets - Project Coordinator
E-mail: uiherp@mon.gov.ua CC: serhiy.artemenko@uiherp.org, kateryna.kovtun@mon.gov.ua
Expressions of interest to be clearly marked: «LEARN-1.1-TLM10: Expression of Interest».
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Consulting services
for the development of teaching and learning materials (TLM)
for the first cycle of study at the level of upper secondary education
(10th grade)
Contract LEARN-1.1-TLM10
World Bank Project ID No.: P504171, Grant Number: TF0C5794
List of abbreviations
AUSO All Ukrainian School Online
GLO Group of learning outcomes
SSPUSE State Standard of Profiled Upper-Secondary Education
SSBSE State Standard of Basic Secondary Education
LEARN The Program "Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in
Ukraine Program"
MoES Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
NIO NUS Implementation Office
NUS The New Ukrainian School
PDF Portable Document Format
SSEQ State Service of Education Quality
TLM Teaching and Learning Materials
UCEQA Ukrainian Center for Education Quality Assessment
UIRO Ukrainian Institute of Education Development
Word Microsoft Word document format
Table of Contents
I. CONTEXT 4
II. OBJECTIVES 5
III. SCOPE OF SERVICES 7
Component 1. Creation of TLMs for educational sectors by expert groups 7
Component 2: Upgrading digital repository for TLMs 9
Component 3: Publishing and dissemination of the Manuals on TLMs 9
Component 4: Capacity building for Pilot participants 11
Component 5: Organization of the final event – presentation of project results 12
Terms and requirements for implementation 13
IV. DELIVERABLES 17
V. REQUIREMENTS 18
Consultant 19
Personnel 20
Implementation mechanism 21
I. CONTEXT
Ukraine and the World Bank have signed the agreements for the Program "Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program" (hereinafter referred to as the LEARN).
The objectives of the LEARN are: to (i) improve teaching and learning conditions; and (ii) to strengthen the management capacity of the education system.
The total financing for the Operation is US$451 million using a combination of the World Bank's financial instruments: Program-for-Results (PforR) complemented by Investment Project Financing (IPF).
The Program-for-Results (PforR) is funded by a US$235 million credit provided by Bank resources, supported by credit enhancement from the Advancing Needed Credit Enhancement for Ukraine (ADVANCE Ukraine) Trust Fund, which is backed by the Government of Japan. This is formalized under the Financing Agreement between Ukraine and the International Development Association for the Program (CREDIT NUMBER 7626-UA). An additional US$150 million is provided under the Special Program for Ukraine and Moldova Recovery (SPUR) of the International Development Association (IDA) Crisis Facility, as outlined in the Loan Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Program (LOAN NUMBER 9721-UA). Financing Agreement (Additional Financing: Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program) between Ukraine and the International Development Association (CREDIT NUMBER 7905-UA) was signed in the amount of US$4.9 million.
Furthermore, US$30 million in Investment Project Financing (IPF) is secured under the Grant Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association, acting as the administrator of the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund (URTF GRANT NUMBER TF0C5794).
Furthermore, US$31.1 million in Additional Financing is provided through grant resources, consisting of US$30.0 million from the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund and US$1.1 million from the Global Partnership for Education Fund. This additional financing is formalized under the Grant Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association, jointly acting as a Supervising Entity for the Global Partnership for Education Fund and as administrator of the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund (URTF GRANT NUMBER TF0D0612; GPE GRANT NUMBER TF0D0613), and supports activities related to the continued implementation of the Program.
Hereinafter, the portion of the Operation financed through the PforR is referred to as the Program and the portion financed through the IPF is referred to as the Project.
The Project complements the LEARN by supporting the piloting of the NUS reform in grades 8 to 12 and strengthening the MoES’ capacity for education system management.
The Project will provide technical support to pilot the NUS reform in selected schools for grades 8 to 12, through: (i) developing, printing, delivering, and testing teaching and learning materials for the NUS Pilot; (ii) developing and carrying out training programs to teachers, school principals, and their deputies; (iii) providing technical assistance to design a fit-for-purpose instrument for measuring teacher classroom practices and to implement said instrument in a sample of classrooms in grades 8 and 9; and (iv) providing STEM, ICT, and other required equipment aligned with the NUS standards to schools in the NUS Pilot at the basic and upper-secondary education levels for grades 8 to 12.
Importantly, the IPF will also strengthen the management capacity of the MoES to manage, monitor, and evaluate the rollout of the NUS reform through: (i) providing technical assistance to the MoES’ units responsible for NUS implementation; (ii) strengthening the Ukrainian Institute of Education Development (“UIRO”) capacity; (iii) creating a Special Online Platform (“SOP”) for State Final Examination (“DPA”); (iv) modernizing the education management information system (“AIKOM”); (v) improving the education infrastructure planning.
Scope and impact
With a funding commitment of $419,9 million and a timeline extending to 2027, LEARN represents a transformative effort to ensure every child in Ukraine has access to safe, high-quality education. The initiative not only addresses immediate challenges posed by the conflict but also lays the groundwork for a resilient and future-ready education system.
The Consultant’s role in this program is critical, as they will design and implement robust frameworks and strategies to meet the evolving demands of Ukraine’s education system. These efforts will contribute to long-term educational recovery, resilience, and equity, ensuring that Ukrainian students are prepared for the challenges of a globalized, knowledge-driven world.
II. OBJECTIVES
The Assignment for the Consultant is:
TLM for each educational domain should consist of a study program, model sets of tasks, model projects, and corresponding compensatory learning course of at least 24 learning hours to be introduced/ implemented as an additional/ compensatory instrument for overcoming the learning gaps apart from/ concurrently with the textbooks for 10th grade participating in approbation in the pilot liceums. The compensatory learning course should be a set of additional multilevel competence-based assessment/ learning tasks aimed at the support/ equalizing students with different personal and social backgrounds, educational needs, learning experiences/ achievements.
This activity focuses on the development of TLM for all educational areas to equip teachers of schools participating in the piloting the State Standard of Profiled Upper-Secondary Education (SSPUSE)" (hereinafter – pilot schools) with the materials for:
These materials will be used by teachers of the pilot schools directly in the educational process to assess/ achieve expected learning outcomes, and/or serve as models for the development of similar tasks by teachers and authors of curricula/manuals/textbooks, ensuring a unified approach to assessing students’ learning achievement as well as comprehensive strategies for coping with educational losses.
Main tasks:
The Consultant will create materials that contain study programs, sets of model tasks, model projects, compensatory learning courses for all 10 educational domains, aimed at assessing the mandatory learning outcomes defined by the SSBSE/ SSPUSE. These materials will be used directly in the educational process by pilot schools, will serve as examples for teachers and authors of educational content, and will contribute to a unified approach to assessment. The developed materials will also be adapted for use with Ukrainian students abroad and in temporarily occupied/de-occupied territories, supporting the recognition of learning outcomes for students with limited or disrupted access to Ukrainian education.
A digital repository preliminary developed as a storage for TLMs under the Project Consulting services for the development of teaching and learning materials (TLM) for the final year of study at the level of basic secondary education (9th grade) and owned by an agency appointed by MoES will be upgraded to storage TLMs developed under Component 1 of this Assignment, and the User Manual for repository will be updated. The repository will support efficient storing, search, filtering, classification, and retrieval of tasks developed within Component 1 aligned with specific learning outcomes. This platform will ensure open access to the materials for educators, curricula/ materials’ developers, and other stakeholders. The main idea of the repository is to create collections of materials that are “linked” to the learning outcomes, which will allow users to select the necessary materials for various purposes, including students’ assessment.
Manuals on TLM will be developed (written), provided with editing and graphic design and published as hard copies to explain the purpose and structure of TLMs. Following review and approval according to the national regulations, these publications will be distributed to pilot schools for direct use and to support the development of similar resources by teachers and content developers. The dissemination of the manuals for pilot schools is expected to be done in digital format. Consultant is responsible for arranging the most effective way of editing and delivery of the product. For those purposes, both individuals and companies could be outsourced if needed.
The Consultant will deliver 1 general (introductory) and 10 domain-specific professional development courses (0,5 ECTS credit each) for teachers working with 10th grades in pilot schools and other relevant stakeholders (i.e. school principals/ deputy principals,trainers, teacher-trainers) – all teachers from pilot schools are expected to be covered during the assignment. This training will focus on the use of the developed TLMs, including how to apply the tools and tasks to assess student learning achievements effectively and to respond to the results of this assessment.
To promote the wider use and impact of the developed materials, the Consultant will organize a final presentation event. This event will present the project deliverables, raise awareness among broader stakeholders, and outline strategies for the scale-up and continued use of the materials, including potential replication by educational content developers.
The Assignment should be implemented during the 12 months since a date of contract signing.
The assignment will adhere to the policies and regulations set forth by Ukrainian legislation and the World Bank, ensuring that it is practical, adaptable, and responsive to both immediate and long-term needs. These efforts are aimed at positioning Ukraine’s education system as a model of sustainability, inclusiveness, and excellence that enables students to thrive in a globalized world. The TLM will be developed in line with the academic integrity principles and compliance with the intellectual property rights. The Consultant should provide the Quality Assurance Plan at the inception stage and should report on its implementation as part of the Phase 1-4 reports on deliverables.
III. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The selected consultant will be responsible for the completion of the following components to assure the development and implementation of TLMs for 10 educational domains:
(i) language and literature; (ii) foreign languages; (iii) civic and historical; (iv) maths; (v) science; (vi) technology; (vii) art; (viii) social and health; (ix) IT; (x) physical education. Each task must be performed with accuracy, professionalism, and in accordance with the outlined goals and requirements.
Component 1. Creation of TLMs for educational domains by expert groups
The Consultant will create 10 expert groups (the final list of experts is to be approved by the Client and NIO) and coordinate the development of TLMs for 10 educational domains. TLMs will be used by the pilot schools in the educational process apart from the draft textbooks introduced for approbation accordingly to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated 26 August 2025 No. 1058 “On the implementation of the experimental project on the introduction in general secondary education institutions of educational programmes developed on the basis of the Typical Educational Programme for grades 10–12 of general secondary education institutions providing profile secondary education of the academic orientation”.
These materials will also serve as a model for creating high-quality tasks (including competency-based tasks) for developers of educational materials and teachers.
The TLM (for each specific educational domain) are model tools that contain study program, model sets of tasks, model projects and compensatory learning tasks for conducting diagnostic and summative assessments by GLO, and following compensatory/equalizing interventions and accompanying explanations and recommendations that provide clear guidance for users on how to use tasks/tools to assess student achievement.
The KPI for TLM development is presented in Annex 1.
A study program is a document that defines the sequence of achieving expected learning outcomes and describes the relevant content and educational activities for using model sets of tasks and model projects, as well as ompensatory learning tasks (24 hours of instruction). A study program should be designed for two semesters, with hours of instruction rationally divided between them. The structure of study programme must comply with the requirements of the typical educational programme for grades 10-12 of general secondary education institutions that provide profile secondary education with an academic track (https://mon.gov.ua/npa/pro-zatverdzhennia-typovoi-osvitnoi-prohramy-dlia-10-12-klasiv-zakladiv-zahalnoi-serednoi-osvity-iaki-zabezpechuiut-zdobuttia-profilnoi-serednoi-osvity-za-akademichnym-spriamuvanniam).
A model set of tasks is a set of tasks organized in accordance with the specification developed for a particular assessment and created in accordance with the requirements for model tasks.
The minimum number of model sets of tasks in the model tools repository is 3 per educational domain, including the mandatory ones:
Depending on the specifics of the educational domain and the GLO of the respective domain, the number of model sets can be increased (but not reduced) to provide a holistic representation of assessment opportunities for all GLO defined by the SSBSE/ SSPUSE for a particular domain.
Each model set of tasks should contain a sufficient number of individual tasks to conduct an objective assessment in accordance with the requirements of the SSBSE/ SSPUSE for the relevant period of study.
The number of tasks in the diagnostic work should be calculated proceeding from at least 2 academic hours of assessment. When creating tasks for diagnostic work, use the assessment guidelines defined for the 9th grade SSBSE, which remain relevant for the SSPUSE in accordance with the progress recorded at the link https://educationforlife.mon.gov.ua/interaktyvnyi-postup/?cycle%5B%5D=7-9&cycle%5B%5D=10-12. Tasks for 10th grade cannot duplicate tasks developed within the TLM for 9th grade.
The number of tasks in the final semester work should be calculated proceeding from at least 1 academic hour of testing for each group of results specified in the certificate of achievement for the relevant educational domain: (i) language and literature — 4; (ii) foreign languages — 4; (iii) civic and historical — 3; (iv) maths — 3; (v) science — 3; (vi) technology — 3; (vii) art — 3; (viii) social and health — 4; (ix) IT — 4; (x) physical education — 3.
The maximum number of tasks in a particular set depends on several factors: 1) the specifics of the subject-specific learning outcomes; 2) the availability and length of the stimulus materials (reading texts, instructions, etc.) needed to complete the tasks; 3) the type and nature of the tasks.
A set of tasks for educational fields where performance tasks are relevant, such as language and literature — listening & speaking; foreign languages — listening & speaking; science — conducting experiments; technology — product manufacturing; art — product manufacturing, performance; physical education — physical exercise, may contain fewer tasks if the set includes a performance task, compared to task sets for other fields.
The tasks may relate to stimulus materials (reading texts, situation descriptions, instructions for completion). The time required to work through the relevant materials should be taken into account when determining the maximum possible number of tasks for the estimated time of the set. The stimulus material should be necessary for the completion of the tasks and correspond in volume to the task set. When calculating the time required to work through the stimulus material, a guideline is up to 150 words per minute of text material.
When calculating the number of tasks for a set, it is necessary to proceed from the following average time limits for completing different types and kinds of tasks (depending on the length of the instructions and stimulus material):
Examples for calculating the number of tasks for a given time can be found in the external independent assessment test forms available at https://testportal.gov.ua/ofzvit/, as well as competency-based tasks available at https://nus-tasks.net/.
A model set of tasks specification is a description of a set of tasks that gives a complete picture of the specifics of the assessment and the determination of results based on it. The specification should contain information about the following:
A model project is a long-term project (at least one week) developed and described in detail within the educational domain, the results of which can be used for summative assessment (interim (thematic), semester, or annual).
The minimum number of model projects is 2: 1 for basic level and 1 for an advanced level of learning outcomes for each educational domain. Projects should differ by subjects of completion (individual, pair, microgroup, group) and by the modality of the leading activity with the intention to clearly express the potential of project activity in the educational process for different educational domains.
The model project plan is a comprehensive description of the project that provides a detailed overview of its organization, implementation, evaluation, and outcome. The plan should contain information on the following:
Compensatory learning tasks - set of content/ learning activities aimed at filling out identified learning gaps related to respective expected learning outcomes.
Minimal amount of the learning tasks is 200 evenly distributed among GLOs, defined by the SSPUSE for each educational domain. Respectively the number of GLOs is: (i) language and literature — 4; (ii) foreign languages — 4; (iii) civic and historical — 6; (iv) maths — 4; (v) science — 4; (vi) technology — 3; (vii) art — 3; (viii) social and health — 4; (ix) IT — 4; (x) physical education — 3. Learning tasks should be allocated among 24 hours of instruction as defined in the respective study program.
Learning tasks should be in line with the examples of learning tasks for 10-12 grades published here: https://educationforlife.mon.gov.ua/interaktyvnyi-postup/?cycle%5B%5D=10-12, and/or can extend the list of these examples and be suitable for use in the ongoing educational process as a separate extension of the textbooks’ tasks.
Component 2: Upgrading a digital repository for TLMs
This component focuses on upgrading a user-friendly digital environment (online repository) that will ensure efficient access to structured learning materials aligned with the mandatory learning outcomes of the SSBSE/ SSPUSE. The repository will support filtering, searching, saving, and integration with existing digital education platforms, enhancing their functionality.
Selected Consultant should review relevant existing digital solutions (particularly, repository for TLMs developed under the Project’s Consulting services for the development of teaching and learning materials (TLM) for the final year of study at the level of basic secondary education (9th grade) ) and propose implementation/improvement plan based on the analysis .
The improvement plan should be approved by the Client and then implemented by Consultant. If necessary the developer of the digital repository can be outsourced.
The User Manual for repository should be updated.
Component 3: Developing, publishing and dissemination of the Manuals on TLMs
Definition and components
This component focuses on the development of Manuals for teachers on the created TLMs for each educational domain (10 manuals, minimum 2 author’s sheets each) that will be distributed to pilot schools. The following indicative structure of the manuals may have peculiarities related to the specifics of learning assessment in certain educational domains.
Each Manual should serve as an instructional and explanatory source for the TLMs presented in the digital repository of materials (database) and contain the following components in its structure:
Literary editing. Perform comprehensive editing of TLMs to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy in Ukrainian.
Graphic design and layout of educational materials. Formatting of TLMs following visual guidelines provided by the MoES; materials are visually appealing, accessible and suitable for both print and digital distribution; final version of documents in electronic (PDF) and print-ready formats, along with editable source files for future updates.
Requirements
The Consultant shall ensure that the following requirements are met during the implementation of this component:
Component 4: Capacity building for Pilot participants
This component focuses on building the capacity of teachers involved in the piloting of the SSPUSE at the level of the 10th grade by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively use the developed TLMs, including appropriate use of tools and tasks for assessing student learning achievements and filling out identified learning gaps/ compensating educational losses/ equalizing students achievements. All teachers of pilot schools are expected to be covered by capacity building activities. Apart from the Pilot schools’ teachers other stakeholders (i.e. school managers, trainers, teacher-trainers etc) could be involved.
The training course will be designed and delivered to support the application of competency-based assessment principles and the integration of TLMs into the teaching and learning process. The course should be introduced gradually during the 2026-2027 school year in line with the development of the TLMs (see Component 1) with the purpose to explain to the audience how to use/ modify/ implement them in a real educational process. Based on the synchronous phase (set of webinars) corresponding asynchronous courses will be developed and launched for open access.
The training course should include the following components:
A modular format tailored to the progression of TLM development and use, aligned with the academic year.
Component 5: Organization of the final event – presentation of project results
This component focuses on organizing and conducting a final in-person event to formally present the project deliverables, including the developed training and learning materials (TLMs) and the digital repository. The event aims to summarize the outcomes of the pilot implementation of the 1-st cycle of PUSE, engage key stakeholders, and outline the next steps for further application and scaling of project outputs.
The event will serve the following purposes:
Event format:
Event components:
The Consultant shall be responsible for full logistical and organizational support to ensure a high-quality event experience. This includes:
Terms and requirements for implementation
The assignment must be completed within the agreed timeframe, and all deliverables must comply with the policies and rules set forth by Ukrainian law and the World Bank.
The consultant is expected to ensure smooth coordination with the MoES throughout the process, maintaining clear communication and regular updates.
It is expected that a clear implementation sequence will be followed to ensure logical coordination between the components.
In particular:
The Consultant is expected to propose a detailed implementation schedule in Quality Assurance Plan , including key milestones and estimated completion dates for each component. Based on the needs analysis, the Consultant will also propose an approach to the updating the digital repository and its integration with existing digital solutions. This schedule should reflect logical dependencies between tasks and ensure that the results are ready for public presentation.
IV. DELIVERABLES
The Consultant shall deliver the following deliverables, ensuring that they all meet the detailed requirements outlined in this ToR:
D1 (Component 1): TLMs for educational domains (Annex 1)
Set of competence-oriented tasks for 10 educational domains
Each set shall fully comply with the detailed requirements specified in this ToR.
D2 (Component 2): Digital repository of TLMs
Online repository of materials upgraded/integrated with existing digital solutions
A brief user manual is updated.
D3 (Component 3): Manuals on TLMs applying (Annex 1)
Manuals on applying TLMs for each domain, 10 Manuals total
Each Manual is an instructional and explanatory source for the TLMs presented in the TLMs repository.
D4 (Component 4): Training course on the use/development of TLMs
Approximately 3 general and 3 educational domains-specific webinars – totally about 35 webinars during the school year.
An online training course on the use/development of tasks for assessing students' learning achievements is available.
All pilot schools' teachers are covered by the training.
D5 (Component 5): Final Event
The final event to present the products developed under this ToR.
Representatives of the pilot schools and other stakeholders were involved in the event.
Monthly progress updates
Reporting requirements
This structure of deliverables ensures that all results are comprehensive, visually appealing, and effectively disseminated to the target audience, which will contribute to the success of the project.
Under the Lump-Sum Contract (World Bank Standard Form), payments shall be made to the Consultant upon submission and Client’s acceptance of the deliverables specified below, and upon submission of an acceptable invoice and a signed Certificate of Acceptance.
The Consultant will, no later than the 14th calendar day after completing the activities according to the Work Schedule will submit a respective draft report.
Algorithm for accepting the reports
The Consultant will, no later than the 14th calendar day, unless otherwise specified below, after completing the relevant Stages according to the Work Schedule, prepare the draft of the corresponding Report (Phase 1 Report/Phase 2 Report/Phase 3 Report/Phase 4 Report) (hereinafter – the Report)..
The draft of the Report package shall be drawn up in electronic (Word/Excel and PDF) format and sent to the Client’s email address specified in the Contract.
The Client will review the draft of the report within 14 calendar days from the date of its receipt and provide comments and suggestions for finalizing the draft of the report or confirm the efficiency and quality of the Assignment implementation and its correspondence with the requirements of this Terms of Reference.
The Consultant, within 7 calendar days from the date of receipt of comments from the Client, will process them and submit the revised report in electronic and paper format to the Client, together with a table indicating, for each comment, the method of its consideration or justification for the deviation.
If the Client has no comments on the revised report, the report shall be deemed approved, which shall be confirmed by a signed Acceptance certificate for services.
If the Client does not respond with comments on the draft Report and proposals for its revision within the above-mentioned period, the draft report shall be deemed accepted, and the Consultant shall be obliged to send the report in electronic PDF format and paper format to the Client.
Payment schedule
1. First Payment – 20% of the Contract Amount
Payable upon the Consultant’s submission and the Client’s acceptance of the Phase 1 Report, which includes: (i) C1.1 Formation of groups of experts in educational domain; () C2.1 Needs analysis / determination of the approach to the creation / integration of a digital repository of educational materials; () C1.2. Determination of the format of TLMs and the procedure for their examination; (iv) C1.3 Development and examination of the diagnostic work (input); (v) C1.4 Developing the Study programs; (vi) Quality Assurance Plan.
2. Second Payment – 25% of the Contract Amount
Payable upon the Consultant’s submission and the Client’s acceptance of the Phase 2 Report, which includes: (i) C1.5 Developing the compensatory learning tasks for the 1st semester; (ii) C4.1 Stakeholders training (1st wave of training course - webinars); (iii) C1.6 Developing the basic-level model project; (iv) C1.7 Creating summative semester work for the 1st semester; (v) C2.2 Upgrading a digital repository of educational materials; (vi) C1.8 Developing the compensatory learning tasks for the 2nd semester.
3. Third Payment – 25% of the Contract Amount
Payable upon the Consultant’s submission and the Client’s acceptance of the Phase 3 Report, which includes: (i) C4.2 Stakeholders training (2nd wave of training course - webinars); (ii) C.1.9 Developing the advanced-level model project; (iii) C1.10 Developing summative semester work for the 2nd semester; (iv) C3.1 Developing the Manuals on TLMs applying; (v) C3.2 Posting tasks in the repository; (vi) C4.3. Developing and launching an online course on TLMs applying.
4. Fourth Payment – 30% of the Contract Amount
Payable upon the Consultant’s submission and the Client’s acceptance of the Phase 4 Report, which includes: (i) C3.3 Publishing the Manual on TLMs applying; (ii) C5.1 Final presentation event; (iii) C5.2 Summarizing and reporting.
V. REQUIREMENTS
Consultant
The following minimum requirements (failed/passed criteria) shall be applied to determine the Consultant's qualifications:
Personnel
The consultant shall provide sufficiently qualified specialists and time allocation to perform the activities required by the scope of work and achieve the project objectives within the specified time, cost and quality parameters.
The Consultant's team should have key experts with the relevant knowledge and experience to develop and implement digital assessment products and tools. In addition, appropriate administrative staff, such as secretaries and translators, should support the team throughout the assignment.
The Consultant is expected to propose the number and type of staff required to perform the services effectively and efficiently. Costs for all proposed staff shall be included in the financial proposal. The Consultant shall also ensure that all proposed staff will be available during the time specified in the Assignment.
It is estimated that the development of content in all educational domains will require the involvement of 10 leading experts in educational domains and 20-30 experts in learning outcomes assessment/ curriculum development/ content design..
Experts are expected to carry out development of TLM, development of Manual, capacity building measures, and then planning/ moderating the final dissemination event.
Qualifications of key experts
Leading expert in the field of education – focuses on identifying sector-specific features and reviewing tasks for assessing learning achievements at the adaptation stage of the profiled upper secondary education in accordance with the learning outcomes and assessment criteria established by the SSPUSE. He/she interacts with stakeholders and advises on the implementation of assessment tools within the relevant field.
Qualifications and experience:
Learning Outcomes Assessment Expert – focuses on the development of learning outcomes assessment tasks in the relevant domain. Develops model assignments/tools/projects, teaching aids, and assessment methods, ensuring that they are aligned with competency-based standards. Collaborates with practitioners to refine and pilot these solutions.
Qualifications and experience:
The consent of the MoES to engage the proposed experts must be obtained prior to engagement based on the curriculum vitae provided by the Consultant. Key experts should confirm their qualifications by providing detailed CVs highlighting their experience, skills and relevance to the project profile. The Consultant shall identify all technical and support staff that will be required for the timely completion of the Assignment. In this regard, the Consultant is expected to indicate the number and availability of all technical and support staff to demonstrate that the objectives can be achieved. Therefore, the names of technical and support staff are requested, although resumes are not required.
The Consultant shall select and hire other experts (if necessary) in accordance with the profiles defined in its Methodology and these Terms of Reference.
The Consultant may outsource the organization of events (e.g., seminars, workshops, stakeholder meetings) to a specialized service provider. The selection, engagement and management of any such external service provider will be at the discretion of the Consultant, subject to the prior approval of the MoES. All arrangements shall be in accordance with the defined project scope, budget and quality requirements.
Implementation mechanism
Consultant
The Consultant shall be responsible for the support in all aspects and expenses of its team during the performance of the Services. The Consultant shall be responsible for hiring and remuneration of the staff. The Consultant shall also cover its own costs for additional technical, administrative and other support staff.
The Consultant shall provide all logistics, rent, supplies, computers, laptops and equipment necessary for the smooth delivery of the services and shall provide for the same in its financial proposal. These funds shall be provided only as rent, including maintenance, and shall not be provided as funds for the purchase of any logistics items in the Financial Proposal.
The Consultant will report on all aspects of the contract to the Client's authorized representative.
During the project implementation, the Consultant shall take into account the restrictions related to the military invasion/ the unstable security situation in Ukraine. Depending on the nature of the restrictions at the start date of the Contract, the Consultant may have to start with remote office work before being able to conduct field work and/or may prefer to engage local consultants in the early stages of the Contract. The Consultant is encouraged to explore all opportunities to engage local staff and benefit from their knowledge and experience.
Client
The Client shall be responsible for the implementation of the Project as a whole, and the Consultant's Assignment shall be managed and monitored by the Client's Executive Team.
All communication between the Client and the Consultant shall be in writing in English and/or Ukrainian. With regard to payments to the Consultant, amendments to the contract with the Consultant, submission of the Consultant's requests for the Client's prior approval and other similar cases and actions for which the Client considers such a method of correspondence mandatory, the correspondence shall be conducted by means of printed documents in a sufficient number of copies provided to the Client. In all other cases, correspondence by e-mail is acceptable, provided that the list of recipients is agreed upon by both parties in advance.
The Client shall provide all available data, documents, reports and studies related to the Assignment and necessary for the successful performance of the Services. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for verification, interpretation and use of such materials and data. The Consultant shall not disclose the received data/documents to any third party not involved in the Assignment.
Most of the available information is in Ukrainian. The consultant will organize translation, if necessary, at its own expense.
All products, results, reports, materials, etc. developed under the project are the property of the Ministry of Education and Science.
Equipment
No equipment shall be purchased on behalf of the Client under this service agreement and shall not be transferred to the Client after the termination of this agreement. Any equipment related to this contract that is to be purchased by the Client shall be procured through a separate procurement tender procedure.
Annex 1
KPI for the TLM and Manuals on TLM
| Educational Domain | Number of study programs | Minimum number of model sets* of tasks | Minimum number of model projects | Number of compensatory 24-hours courses in the 10th grade (1 hour = 45 minutes) | Manuals for TLM in digital and printed formats | ||||
for one diagnostic assessment in 10th grade (input at the beginning of the 1st semester) | for one summative assessment in the 1st semester of the 10th grade | for one summative assessment in the 2nd semester of the 10th grade | basic level of learning outcomes, the 10th grade
| advanced level of learning outcomes, the 10th grade | ||||||
1 | - () | Language and Literature (Ukrainian) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies |
2 | Mathematics | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies | |
3 | Sciences | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies | |
4 | Technological | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies | |
5 | Informatics / Computer Science | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies | |
6 | ’ | Social and Health-Preserving | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies |
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| Civic and Historical | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies |
8 | Arts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies | |
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| Physical Education (PE) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies |
10 | - () | Language and Literature (foreign) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 digital and 200 hard copies |
| Total | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 digital and 2000 hard copies | |
| Reporting | Phase 1 Report | Phase 1 Report | Phase 2 Report | Phase 3 Report | Phase 2 Report | Phase 3 Report | Phase 2 Report | Phase 3 Report –digital layouts Phase 4 Report – hard copies published |
*Note: One set of tasks consists of more than one task for a learner. One set of tasks means one variant.
nnex 2
Work schedule
Sub-component | Phase, activity | The result of the activity | Time frame | Estimated time frame, weeks since a date of contract signing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Inception stage: development of Quality Assurance Plan; selection and hiring respective personnel | Quality Assurance Plan is developed; personnel is hired. | 1-4 |
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C1.1 | Formation of groups of experts in educational domain | All 10 groups of experts in specific domains have been selected and approved by the MoES | 1-2 |
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C1.2 | Determining the format of TLMs specifically for different educational domains and the procedure for their examination and approval | The format of TLMs has been agreed, taking into account domain specifics and the procedure for their examination and approval | 2-4 |
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C1.3 | Developing and examination of the diagnostic work (input) | Diagnostic work (input) for all 10 domains developed and approved | 4-8 |
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C2.1 | Needs analysis / determination of the approach to the upgrading / integration of a digital repository of educational materials | Decision made to modernise/upgrade the repository considering existing digital resources. | 1-4 |
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C1.5 | Developing the compensatory learning tasks for the 1st semester | Compensatory learning tasks for all 10 domains developed and approved | 10-14 |
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C4.1 | Stakeholders training | Teachers of pilot schools were trained on using TLMs (1st wave of training course - webinars) | 11-13 |
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"},{"id":"OP00453883","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"25-Jun-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-06-25T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"00:00","project_ctry_name":"World","project_id":"P169833","project_name":"Global Development Network Awards","bid_reference_no":"C.3.3.-YEAR-1","bid_description":"Year 1 – one Mentor to the JSDF Awardee","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"2nd Floor, West Wing, ISID Complex, 4 - Vasant Kunj Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110070","contact_ctry_name":"India","contact_email":"awards@gdn.int","contact_name":"João Costa","contact_organization":"Global Development Network","contact_phone_no":"00351919595403","contact_web_url":"http://www.gdn.int/","submission_date":"2026-06-25T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
Global Development Awards Competition
Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF) Award 2021
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
FOR
TECHNICAL AND MONITORING EVALUATION ADVISOR
The Global Development Network (GDN) is a public international organization that supports high quality, policy-oriented, social science research in developing and transition countries to promote better lives. It supports researchers with financial resources, global networking, as well as access to information, training, peer review and mentoring. GDN acts on the premise that better research leads to more informed policies and better, more inclusive development. Through its global platform, GDN connects social science researchers with policymakers and development stakeholders across the world. Founded in 1999, GDN is currently headquartered in New Delhi. For more information, visit: www.gdn.int
The Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project is a competitive grant program under the umbrella of the Global Development Awards Competition, administered by GDN, funded under the Policy and Human Resources Development Fund (PHRD) trust fund managed by the World Bank, and generously supported by the Ministry of Finance, Government of Japan. The award program invites non-profit NGOs and CSOs to submit project proposals supporting (in particular) improved service delivery, and innovative approaches that may be scaled-up through a grant. The Award targets projects currently at the stage of implementation, and which have a high potential for impact targeting exceptionally marginalized and disadvantaged groups located in developing countries - per the World Bank’s recognition as low and middle income countries.
The two first prize winners compete for the Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF) award after a minimum of 12 months implementation of their MIDP grant for a much larger grant of up to US$ 200,000 within the framework of the World Bank-administered Japan Social Development Fund.
The JSDF award focuses on piloting socially innovative development projects that have been identified as having the potential for development impact and replicability through the MIDP Award. The objective of JSDF Award is to support community-driven development and poverty reduction programs that serve to enhance productivity, increase access to social and community services and infrastructure, and improve the living conditions of poor and vulnerable groups in eligible countries.
Under GDN’s Global Development Awards Competition, your assignment is to serve as a Mentor/ Technical Advisor to the development project titled, “Building Bridges to Better Health Outcomes for Migrant Workers and their Children in Thai Construction Sector” being implemented by the NGO Kids Home Development Network Foundation (Baan Dek Foundation) from Thailand.
This NGO was initially awarded the 1st prize under the Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP) category of the 2021 edition of the Global Development Awards Competition (GDAC).
After 12 months of implementation, through closed competition between MIDP 1st prize winners, the NGO was awarded the JSDF Award for a scale-up of their MIDP project with a US$ 200,000 grant.
In close consultation and coordination with the Awardee and GDN, the main task of this consultancy is to provide technical guidance for the effective implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the project. This shall include but not be limited to:
Technical support:
Monitoring and reporting:
What is the problem the project intends to address?
Migrant workers and their families in the construction sector have low health literacy and face important barriers to access preventive health care. The public health sector often overlooks this population as well. The construction sector's lack of incentives, training and tools compounds the issue.
What is the proposed solution?
The Project aims to implement a sustainable and scalable model by utilizing trained Health Focal Points (HFPs) in construction site camps, establishing connections with construction companies and public healthcare providers.
Brief description of the main activities
The Project’s main activities include training Health Focal Points to provide health information in communities and connect them to public healthcare providers to facilitate access to medical services. Companies will disseminate health information and will be actively engaged to support the adoption and scale up of this model.
Main key expected results and outcomes
Overall outcome is improved health literacy of migrant workers and their children in Thai construction camps.
Extended objectives of the project
The general objective of this Project is to establish a sustainable pathway contributing to continued healthcare access and improved health outcomes among workers and their children living in construction camps. This objective acknowledges the constraints faced by the primary stakeholders (workers and their children), which includes low health literacy, issues accessing the Thai public health system, exclusion from public health prevention campaigns and limited support from companies in overcoming these challenges. By strengthening partnerships amongst companies, public health providers and beneficiaries, advocating for inclusive healthcare policies, and leveraging the lessons learned from the MIDP grant, the Project seeks to create lasting change.
The specific objective of the Project is to improve health literacy among migrant workers and their children in Thai construction site camps. This directly responds to the immediate needs of workers and their children, as detailed above (context section) by empowering Health Focal Points (HFPs) with essential knowledge and skills and connecting them to public health providers and construction companies. The relevance of this objective lies in its potential to enable migrant workers and their families to make informed decisions, seek timely care, and adopt healthier behaviors.
These objectives will be reached through three components, aiming at onboarding HFPs and linking them with medical centers while engaging construction companies. Progress towards each objective will be measured by carefully selected indicators that monitor the Project’s influence in various areas, such as improving health literacy in communities, improved communities connections with public health service providers, promoting awareness around health, and encouraging construction companies’ active participation in promoting and disseminating important health messages, to name a few. Collectively, these indicators capture the Project’s effectiveness towards improving access to healthcare, health awareness, and collaboration with key stakeholders, ultimately resulting in improved health literacy and outcomes for the target population.
The project is planned to last for 24 months from January 2024 to December 2025.
The Consultant should be based anywhere though preference will be given to applicants based in Thailand. Any prior relevant work experience in the targeted area or in the intervention type of the project will be an added advantage.
The appointment will be on a part-time basis requiring around 30 days of involvement spreading over the whole duration of the project. The Consultant/Advisor shall be able to make herself/himself available either in-person or remotely for GDN and the Awardee. The Consultant/Advisor will keep GDN copied on all the email communications with the Awardee.
The candidate is expected to provide a detailed budget in his/her application.
The maximum budget (including the cost of travel to the project location, lodging, and subsistence etc.) should not exceed USD 15,000. Applications from teams of more than one person are welcome.
Indicative timeline | Tasks |
Upon signing of Contract | - |
1 month after signature
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3 months after signature |
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8 months after signature |
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16 months after signature |
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Upon closure of project
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A report shall be sent to GDN before the release of the following disbursement addressing:
The consultant will report directly to João Costa, Senior Program Manager at GDN.
Complete application must be submitted by email to João Costa, Senior Program Manager, at jcosta@gdn.int with a copy to awards@gdn.int on or before January 7th 2024. Please indicate “JSDF - Technical and Monitoring Evaluation Advisor” in the subject line of your email message with the following items:
There will be a virtual interview with the shortlisted applicants only.
Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
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MINISTRY OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE
Request for Expressions of Interest
Country: Zambia
Project: Skills Training for Results and Industry-Valued Employment (STRIVE) Project
Project ID: P514247
(Consulting Services – Individual Consultant Selection)
The Government of the Republic of Zambia is preparing and implementing the Skills Training for Results and Industry-Valued Employment (STRIVE) project (P514247) with support from the World Bank. STRIVE is proposed as a US$80 million IDA Grant and will be implemented as an Investment Project Financing (IPF) operation with Performance-Based Conditions (PBCs), as Phase 3 of the Skills for Economic Transformation and Jobs (SET4Jobs) Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) in Eastern and Southern Africa.
The Project Development Objective is to strengthen the skills ecosystem for increased job creation in priority value chains, with a focus on increasing access to job-relevant skills for Zambian youth. The project prioritizes mining, agribusiness, and hospitality and emphasizes employer co-design, outcomes and employability, sustainability of core financing mechanisms, and future-oriented innovations, including digital, blended learning, and AI-enabled tools.
The project will be implemented through three components:
(1) Building industry-led skills systems, including the development of a TEVET Management Information System and a strengthened Labour Market Information System, and support to sector management and coordination functions such as quality assurance, occupational standards, and instructor supply (including selected PBC-supported reforms);
(2) Preparing youth for better jobs, including performance-oriented institutional grants for TEVET institutions (including Centres of Excellence and hybrid learning for ZQF Levels 5-7), competitive grants to improve the quality of programs up to Level 4, a pilot TEVET student loan scheme, and results-based contracts for short-term skilling; and
(3) Growing employment opportunities in value chains, including support to business development services and sector-specific upskilling for firms.
The Ministry of Technology and Science (MoTS) will be the lead implementing agency for STRIVE. Day-to-day coordination will be carried out through a dedicated Project Coordination Unit (the 'STRIVE PCU') hosted by MoTS. Implementation will require close coordination with the Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA), the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MoLSS), the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED), the Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB), and other relevant stakeholders.
The project will be supported by a high-level Steering Committee, chaired by the Minister of Technology and Science, to provide strategic oversight and ensure cross-agency and private sector coordination. The Steering Committee will include, inter alia, the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, MoLSS, MSMED, TEVETA, HELSB, and private sector representatives. Technical working groups and/or component-level committees may be established to provide technical oversight and support results monitoring.
The core functions of the STRIVE PCU will include: preparation of annual work plans and budgets; monitoring and evaluation and periodic progress reporting; coordinating Steering Committee and technical working group meetings; supporting recruitment and management of technical assistance; preparing required financial reports and disbursement documentation; facilitating internal and external audits; providing procurement planning and contract management support consistent with the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers and use of STEP; coordinating implementation support missions and preparation of mission documentation; ensuring compliance with legal covenants; ensuring implementation of environmental and social risk management measures under the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (including stakeholder engagement and grievance redress); and implementing a communications approach for internal and external stakeholders.
The STRIVE PCU will be headed by a Project Coordinator, who will provide oversight for day-to-day management and coordination of the project and supervise PCU staff and consultants supporting fiduciary, M&E, environmental and social risk management, communications, and technical implementation functions.
The Ministry of Technology and Science (MoTS) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Skills Training for Results and Industry-Valued Employment (STRIVE) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for ‘Individual Consulting Services’.
MoTS now invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services for the consultancy position of STRIVE Environmental Specialist
Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
Key results area and principal accountabilities are as follows:
Key Result Area | Principal Accountabilities |
Environmental assessments and compliance |
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Environmental risk mitigation and instruments implementation |
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Monitoring, reporting, and evaluation |
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Stakeholder engagement and coordination |
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Capacity building and technical support |
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Support to supervision missions and results monitoring |
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Any other duties |
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4. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
5. OUTPUTS AND REPORTING OBLIGATIONS
The main deliverables for the assignment are;
6. RESPONSIBILITIES
7. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENT
a) Minimum professional qualification:
b) Minimum Relevant Experience:
c) Communication skills:
· Written Skills: must possess strong writing skills, including ability to prepare clear monitoring and compliance reports’
· Oral Skills: must possess strong oral communication and facilitation skills.
d) Other skills/Attributes:
8. KEY COMPETENCIES
9. SUPERVISION
The Environmental Specialist will be supervised by the STRIVE Deputy Project Coordinator.
10. CONTRACT DURATION
The appointment for this position is five years, renewable annually subject to satisfactory performance.
11. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND RENEWAL OF CONTRACT
This position is performance based. Therefore, the incumbent’s performance will be evaluated by a committee set up by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Technology and Science (MoTS) and may include relevant Directors (or equivalent). Based on the satisfactory recommendation of the committee the contract will be annually renewed.
Submission
Interested candidates are requested to submit the Application, relevant experience and qualification accompanied by a comprehensive CV.
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” September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the ‘Individual Consultant Selection’ method set out in the Procurement Regulations (World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2025).
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (from 8:00 hours to 17:00 hours)
Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form by person (or by mail, or by e-mail) at the address below by 19th June, 2026
Ministry of Technology and Science
Attn: Director Human Resource and Administration
Maxwell House, Los Angeles Boulevard
P.O Box 50464
E-mail: George.matulula@mots.gov.zm ; mundubi.magolo@mots.gov.zm
"},{"id":"OP00450080","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"09-Jun-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-06-19T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"17:00","project_ctry_name":"Zambia","project_id":"P514247","project_name":"Skills Training for Results and Industry-Valued Employment Project","bid_reference_no":"ZM-MOTS-543509-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Consulting services for the role of Social Safeguard Specialist (Delivery Unit)","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Maxwell House, Los Angeles Boulervard Road, Longacres, LUSAKA","contact_ctry_name":"Zambia","contact_email":"george.matulula@mots.gov.zm","contact_name":"George Matulula","contact_organization":"Ministry of Technology and Science","contact_phone_no":"+26 977792226","contact_web_url":"www.mots.gov.zm","submission_date":"2026-06-09T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
MINISTRY OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE
Request for Expressions of Interest
Country: Zambia
Project: Skills Training for Results and Industry-Valued Employment (STRIVE) Project
Project ID: P514247
(Consulting Services – Individual Consultant Selection)
The Government of the Republic of Zambia is preparing and implementing the Skills Training for Results and Industry-Valued Employment (STRIVE) project (P514247) with support from the World Bank. STRIVE is proposed as a US$80 million IDA Grant and will be implemented as an Investment Project Financing (IPF) operation with Performance-Based Conditions (PBCs), as Phase 3 of the Skills for Economic Transformation and Jobs (SET4Jobs) Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) in Eastern and Southern Africa.
The Project Development Objective is to strengthen the skills ecosystem for increased job creation in priority value chains, with a focus on increasing access to job-relevant skills for Zambian youth. The project prioritizes mining, agribusiness, and hospitality and emphasizes employer co-design, outcomes and employability, sustainability of core financing mechanisms, and future-oriented innovations, including digital, blended learning, and AI-enabled tools.
The project will be implemented through three components:
(1) Building industry-led skills systems, including the development of a TEVET Management Information System and a strengthened Labour Market Information System, and support to sector management and coordination functions such as quality assurance, occupational standards, and instructor supply (including selected PBC-supported reforms);
(2) Preparing youth for better jobs, including performance-oriented institutional grants for TEVET institutions (including Centres of Excellence and hybrid learning for ZQF Levels 5-7), competitive grants to improve the quality of programs up to Level 4, a pilot TEVET student loan scheme, and results-based contracts for short-term skilling; and
(3) Growing employment opportunities in value chains, including support to business development services and sector-specific upskilling for firms.
The Ministry of Technology and Science (MoTS) will be the lead implementing agency for STRIVE. Day-to-day coordination will be carried out through a dedicated Project Coordination Unit (the 'STRIVE PCU') hosted by MoTS. Implementation will require close coordination with the Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA), the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MoLSS), the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED), the Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB), and other relevant stakeholders.
The project will be supported by a high-level Steering Committee, chaired by the Minister of Technology and Science, to provide strategic oversight and ensure cross-agency and private sector coordination. The Steering Committee will include, inter alia, the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, MoLSS, MSMED, TEVETA, HELSB, and private sector representatives. Technical working groups and/or component-level committees may be established to provide technical oversight and support results monitoring.
The core functions of the STRIVE PCU will include: preparation of annual work plans and budgets; monitoring and evaluation and periodic progress reporting; coordinating Steering Committee and technical working group meetings; supporting recruitment and management of technical assistance; preparing required financial reports and disbursement documentation; facilitating internal and external audits; providing procurement planning and contract management support consistent with the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers and use of STEP; coordinating implementation support missions and preparation of mission documentation; ensuring compliance with legal covenants; ensuring implementation of environmental and social risk management measures under the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (including stakeholder engagement and grievance redress); and implementing a communications approach for internal and external stakeholders.
The STRIVE PCU will be headed by a Project Coordinator, who will provide oversight for day-to-day management and coordination of the project and supervise PCU staff and consultants supporting fiduciary, M&E, environmental and social risk management, communications, and technical implementation functions.
The Ministry of Technology and Science (MoTS) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Skills Training for Results and Industry-Valued Employment (STRIVE) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for ‘Individual Consulting Services’.
MoTS now invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services for the consultancy position of STRIVE Social Safeguards Specialist
Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
3. JOB PURPOSE
The Social Safeguards Specialist will be responsible for coordinating the planning and implementation of social risk management measures for STRIVE, consistent with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and the project’s Environmental and Social (E&S) instruments. The Specialist will ensure that social risks and impacts associated with STRIVE activities (including institutional grants, short-term skilling, sector partnerships, and any works or equipment supported by the project) are identified, mitigated, and monitored. The Specialist will also support meaningful stakeholder engagement, inclusion of vulnerable groups, labor and working conditions requirements, management of risks related to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH), and effective grievance redress.
4. MAIN DUTIES OR ACCOUNTABILITIES
Key results area and principal accountabilities are as follows:
Key Result Area | Principal Accountabilities |
Project coordination and management |
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Work plans, budgets and disbursements |
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Technical assistance and capacity building |
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Financial management and procurement |
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Social safeguards and ESF instruments |
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Supervision missions and reporting |
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Synergy building |
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External partners engagement |
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Dissemination and visibility of project achievements |
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Any other duties |
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5. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
a) The Social Safeguards Specialist reports to the STRIVE Deputy Project Coordinator within the MoTS-hosted STRIVE PCU.
b) Contacts: The Social Safeguards Specialist will maintain close working relationships with MoTS designated officers and PCU staff. It is also expected that external contacts, including implementing agencies, TEVET institutions and training providers, contractors (where applicable), cooperating partners, civil society organizations, private sector representatives, traditional leaders, and other key stakeholders are maintained as required.
6. OUTPUTS AND REPORTING OBLIGATIONS
The main deliverables for the assignment are:
7. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENT
a) Minimum professional qualification:
b) Minimum Relevant Experience:
c) Communication skills
d) Other skills/Attributes:
8. KEY COMPETENCIES
9. SUPERVISION
The Social Safeguards Specialist shall be supervised by the STRIVE Deputy Project Coordinator.
10. CONTRACT DURATION
The appointment for this position is five years, renewable annually subject to satisfactory performance.
11. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND RENEWAL OF CONTRACT
This position is performance based. Therefore, the incumbent’s performance will be evaluated by a committee set up by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Technology and Science (MoTS) and may include relevant Directors (or equivalent). Based on the satisfactory recommendation of the committee the contract will be annually renewed.
Submission
Interested candidates are requested to submit the Application, relevant experience and qualification accompanied by a comprehensive CV.
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” September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the ‘Individual Consultant Selection’ method set out in the Procurement Regulations (World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2025).
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (from 8:00 hours to 17:00 hours)
Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form by person (or by mail, or by e-mail) at the address below by 19th June, 2026
Ministry of Technology and Science
Attn: Director Human Resource and Administration
Maxwell House, Los Angeles Boulevard
P.O Box 50464
E-mail: George.matulula@mots.gov.zm ; mundubi.magolo@mots.gov.zm
"},{"id":"OP00443396","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"08-Jun-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-06-22T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"10:00","project_ctry_name":"Horn of Africa","project_id":"P174485","project_name":"Horn of Africa Initiative: Regional Economic Corridor Project (Addis-Djibouti Corridor)","bid_reference_no":"ET-MOTL-548832-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Recruitment of a senior procurement specialist","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Addis Ababa","contact_ctry_name":"Ethiopia","contact_email":"ehitemesele@gmail.com","contact_name":"Ehitayehu Mesele","contact_organization":"Ministry of Transport and Logistics","contact_phone_no":"251 115518292","submission_date":"2026-06-08T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
CONSULTING SERVICES (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)
Ministry Of Transport and Logistics
Horn of Africa Initiative: Regional Economic Corridor Project
Grant Number E216-ET
Ref #. ET-MOTL-548832-CS-INDV
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) has received financing from the World Bank for the cost of the Horn of Africa Initiative: Regional Economic Corridor Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The Consulting Service, the HoAIP Senior Procurement Specialist/ Consultant based at the Horn Africa Initiative Project Implementation unit under the Ministry of Transport and Logistics in close consultation with the Project Manager /Coordinator, the Senior Procurement Specialist/Consultant will assist the project implementation Unit (PIU) and other implementing institutions in managing, implementing, and reporting on the MOTL in managing the procurement activities of the project for goods, works and services by the WB procurement rules and procedures as well as GoE project management guidelines.
The senior Project Procurement Specialist will have the following duties and responsibilities:
. Required Qualification and Experience
It is envisaged that the technical assistance will require an experienced and high level of technical competence in the procurement of services, goods, and works, and administration on WB-financed projects. The Senior Procurement Specialist, therefore, should be required to fulfill the following qualifications.
Qualifications and Skills
General Professional Experience
Ministry of Transport and Logistics now invites eligible individual consultants/Specialists 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: Qualification and Experience as a Senior Procurement specialist in the World Bank or Other Development Organization-financed Infrastructure projects, and their capability on the basis of academic background, general and relevant experience, and knowledge of local conditions.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.16 and 3.17 of The World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers Procurement In Investment Project Financing Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services (recent Edition) (“Procurement Regulation”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with Section VII, para 7.34 to 7.39 of The World Bank Procurement Regulation based on the qualifications and relevant experience of the applicants to the assignment.
Contract: The assignment will be a one-year contract, with possible extension upon satisfactory performance of the consultant.
Remunerations: by Negotiation
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 1:30 to 5:00 pm in the afternoon.
Expressions of interest (including a recent and comprehensive CV with a letter of application and other relevant supporting documents) must be delivered in a written form to the address below within ten working days after the day of announcement in person by June 22, 2026, on or before 4:00 pm
The address:-
Telephone number +251 115518292
Ministry of Transport and Logistics; Horn Africa Initiative: Regional Economic Corridor Project Implementation Unit, Ground floor, Room #, Mesqel Square Street, At the west of Addis Ababa Stadium, Next to BETAZATA Hospital, P.O. Box: 1238,
Ministry of Transport and Logistics
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
"},{"id":"OP00446447","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"21-May-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-06-05T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"15:00","project_ctry_name":"Eastern and Southern Africa","project_id":"P178633","project_name":"Africa Centres for Disease Control Support Program to Combat Current and Future Public Health Threat","bid_reference_no":"ET-AUC-545047-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Hire consultants to develop an investment case for NPHIs to advocate for political support and more resources for NPHIs","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Ring Road, 16/17, Haile Garment Square, P.O. Box 3243, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,","contact_ctry_name":"Ethiopia","contact_email":"olugbilem@africacdc.org","contact_name":"Michael Opeyemi Olugbile","contact_organization":"Africa Union Commission","contact_phone_no":"+251985806583","submission_date":"2026-05-21T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs) are critical to ensuring national health security, particularly during public health emergencies. They provide essential coordination and are instrumental in fulfilling obligations under the International Health Regulations (IHR). In Africa, the lack of robust NPHIs in several countries undermines the continent’s ability to manage public health threats effectively. The absence of these institutions limits preparedness and response capabilities, exacerbating the risks posed by both infectious diseases and emerging health challenges such as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health concerns.
\n\nSince 2017, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has played a key role in supporting the establishment and strengthening of NPHIs across the continent. In 2018, only 25% of African Union (AU) member states had functioning NPHIs; by 2024, this number increased to 45%, with an additional 35% in the process of establishing them. Despite this progress, 20% of AU member states still lack NPHIs, with the greatest gaps observed in Central Africa, where only three NPHIs exist.
\n\nThe Africa CDC Strategic Plan for 2023-2027, prioritizes strengthening public health institutions and systems to enhance the continent’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats. The plan recognizes the ongoing burden of infectious diseases and the rising impact of NCDs, injuries, and mental health issues, underscoring the importance of a robust, integrated public health system.
\n\nThe African Union’s Agenda 2063 further underscores health as a central pillar for achieving a prosperous and sustainable Africa, with specific goals to eradicate communicable diseases, reduce the burden of NCDs, and improve overall health outcomes. In this context, NPHIs are not only vital for immediate health security but also for achieving long-term health objectives, including those outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the IHR.
\n\nAn investment case is essential to mobilize resources for strengthening NPHIs, particularly as the continent faces increasing demands for health funding from various stakeholders. This document will outline the rationale for investment in NPHIs, estimating the financing gaps and the economic burden of public health emergencies in Africa. It will also showcase the benefits of investing in NPHIs through case studies from across the continent, demonstrating the positive impact of NPHI development in enhancing public health emergency response and overall health system resilience.
\n\nThe investment case for NPHIs is critical for improving Africa’s preparedness and response to public health emergencies. By consolidating key public health functions, improving cross-sector collaboration, and leveraging science-based decision-making, NPHIs have the potential to significantly improve public health outcomes and ensure more effective use of resources. This methodology aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the costs, benefits, and real-world impacts of NPHIs, ultimately supporting efforts to enhance public health systems across Africa.
\n\nThe primary aim of this investment case is to inform policy and financing decisions on how best to strengthen and sustain core public health functions across African Union Member States. Rather than presupposing a single institutional model, the analysis will assess alternative approaches for delivering these functions, including networked institutional arrangements, and embedded systems within Ministries of Health or other government entities. For credibility with Ministries of Finance and development partners, the investment case will explicitly define: (i) the functional intervention package (i.e., the set of core public health functions being strengthened), (ii) the counterfactual scenarios (including maintaining current systems and incremental improvements), and (iii) the decision metrics (e.g., cost–benefit ratio, return on investment, net present value), including key assumptions and time horizons..
\n\nThis consultancy is financed under the Africa CDC Support Program to Combat Current and Future Public Health Threats Project (P178633). The assignment contributes to strengthening institutional capacity, sustainable financing, and public health emergency preparedness across African Union Member States, in alignment with the project’s objectives.
\n\nThe main objective of this consultancy is to develop an investment case for strengthening core public health functions across AU Member States by assessing the costs, benefits, and financing needs of alternative institutional and system-level arrangements for delivering these functions. The analysis will quantify:
\n\nThe analysis will adopt a phased and incremental approach, recognizing that functionality is treated as a continuum rather than a binary state, with countries progressing across different levels of system maturity.
\n\nSpecific Objectives:
\n\nThe consultant will describe the prons and cons of structuring Public Health Functions in either a single semi-autonomous scientific institution, network of institutions, or as a Department within a Ministry of Health for efficient and effective coordination for public health emergencies. Moreover, the consultant will describe the investment required for the establishment and full operationalization of a NPHI.
\n\nThe assignment will include the following components:
\n\n1. Inception and Analytical Framework
\n\nThe Consultant will prepare an inception report defining the analytical framework of the investment case. This will include:
\n\nThis phase will ensure clarity, feasibility, and methodological rigor before proceeding to full analysis.
\n\n2. Definition and Costing of a Functional NPHI Package
\n\nThe assignment will:
\n\n3. Assessment of Current Financing and Financing Gaps
\n\n4. Economic Burden of Public Health Emergencies
\n\nThe assessment will include, where data allow:
\n\n5. Scenario-Based Economic Analysis
\n\nThe Consultant will conduct a comparative analysis between the four levels of NPHI maturities (Basic level, Developing, Advanced, and Leading)
\n\nThis analysis will:
\n\n6. Development of an Adaptable Investment Case Model
\n\nThe Consultant will develop a transparent and user-friendly financial and economic model that:
\n\nThe model shall include built-in validation checks, clear documentation of assumptions, and sensitivity analysis to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
\n\nThe assignment will culminate in:
\n\nThe consultant will ensure data quality through triangulation of multiple data sources, validation with stakeholders, and documentation of limitations and uncertainty ranges.
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| \n\t\t\t 1. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Project proposal for the NPHI investment case study \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t |
| \n\t\t\t 2. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Report on the current financial investment made on NPHIs \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t |
| \n\t\t\t 3. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Report on the direct and indirect cost of public health emergencies \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t |
| \n\t\t\t 4. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Report on the financial resources required for the establishment and strengthening of Functional NPHI \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t |
| \n\t\t\t 5. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Report on the cost-benefit analysis of NPHI interventions \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t |
| \n\t\t\t 6. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t A model for NPHI investment case \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t |
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Qualification
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Experience
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Required Skills
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The assignment will be conducted over a period of 12 weeks from the date of the contract signature with a detailed timeline agreed upon in the inception phase.
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The consultant will report to the Head of the Public Health Institute Division at Africa CDC and provide regular updates on progress, challenges, and recommendations. Each deliverable will be subject to review and approval by Africa CDC.
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Reporting Requirements and Deliverables
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Timeline: Within three (3) weeks of contract commencement.
\n\nThe inception report will present the consultant’s detailed understanding of the assignment and outline the proposed methodology and implementation approach for the development of the NPHI investment case.
\n\nThe report shall include the following:
\n\nTimeline: Within six (6) weeks after approval of the inception report.
\n\nThe First Technical Draft Report will present the preliminary analytical findings and the initial draft of the NPHI investment case. The report shall include:
\n\nFollowing submission of the first technical draft report, the consultant will facilitate a stakeholder validation workshop and incorporate stakeholder feedback into the revised report.
\n\nThe consultant will organize and facilitate consultations with key stakeholders, including representatives from AU Member States, NPHI leadership, development partners, and technical experts. The purpose of the workshop will be to present the findings of the first draft investment case and identify gaps and collect stakeholder inputs to strengthen the analysis.
\n\nWithin three (3) weeks after the stakeholder workshop, the consultant will submit the second technical draft report incorporating feedback from stakeholders and Africa CDC.
\n\nTimeline: Within four (4) weeks after approval of the second draft report.
\n\nThe consultant will submit the final consolidated report incorporating all comments and feedback from Africa CDC and stakeholders.
\n\nThe final deliverables shall include:
\n\nThe individual consultant will be paid a fixed total amount of USD 24,000, inclusive of all professional fees, administrative costs, and applicable taxes. Travel and workshop-related costs are excluded from the contract amount and will be covered directly by Africa CDC in accordance with its applicable rules and procedures. No reimbursable expenses shall be paid under this contract. Payments will be made upon satisfactory completion and approval of deliverables by Africa CDC, in accordance with the schedule below.
\n\nThis is a lump sum contract, and payment will be made after the successful completion of each deliverable as presented below.
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Please also include payment terms and schedule
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| \n\t\t\t # \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverable \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t %age of payment \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Inception report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Report on current financial investment made on NPHIs \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Report on the direct and indirect cost of public health emergencies \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Report on the financial resources required for the establishment and strengthening of Functional NPHI \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Report on the cost-benefit analysis of NPHI interventions \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t A Model for the NPHI investment case \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 50% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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Interested candidates should submit the following:
\n\nProposals will be evaluated based on:
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Invitation
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The African CDC now invites eligible Individual Consultants (“Consultants”) to submit their CVs in providing the Services and required documents as listed above. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
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The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, revised March 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
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A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
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Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 8:00-13:00hrs and 14:00-17:00 hours, Addis Ababa Time.
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CVs must be delivered in a written form following the above shortlisting criteria to the emails below before 15:00 Hours Local Time on 5 June 2026.
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Africa CDC,
\n\nAfrica Centres for Diseases Control and Prevention,
\n\nSupply Chain Division
\n\nAdministration Directorate
\n\nLafto Square, Haile Garment, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
\n\nAfrica CDC Office, Tower 2,
\n\n4th floor, Room No. 404
\n\nE-mail: procurement@africacdc.org
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\n\n\t\t\t The Pacific Island Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and eight 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 (WB) 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. \n\n\t\t\tThe PIFS is seeking a qualified and experienced international consultant to coordinate issues related to correspondent banking relationships in the Pacific. \n\n\t\t\tThis is a full-time work assignment for one year and thereafter in line with the project timeline, the assignment will transition to a part-time role for the next three (3) years with possible further extension if the project implementation period is extended \n\n\t\t\tThe CBR Expert will lead the identification and assessment of correspondent banking service providers, manage contract negotiations, and support ongoing engagement after signing. Key responsibilities include: \n\n\t\t\t
Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria: \n\n\t\t\t
Evaluated Criteria: \n\n\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t Applicants will be assessed on their submitted résumé and any supporting documentation provided. Applicants who satisfy the mandatory requirements will be assessed and assigned points against the relevant selection criteria. The Evaluation committee reserves the right to interview any candidates. \n\n\t\t\tThe final ranking will be determined based on the scores awarded for the written applications. Interviews may be conducted with shortlisted candidates for the purpose of clarifying relevant experience, confirming availability for the assignment, and ensuring a clear understanding of the requirements and objectives set out in the Terms of Reference. \n\n\t\t\tThe first‑ranked candidate will be invited for negotiation. \n\n\t\t\tPIFS, 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.). \n\n\t\t\tFirms’ 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. \n\n\t\t\tThe 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 \n\n\t\t\tThe 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. \n\n\t\t\tExpressions 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 June 8, 2026, 17:00 hrs (Fiji Time) \n\n\t\t\tAddress for Enquiries and Submission of EOIs \n\n\t\t\tPacific Islands Forum Secretariat \n\n\t\t\tAttn: Ajay Jagannath, Project Coordinator \n\n\t\t\tPrivate Mail Bag, Suva \n\n\t\t\tPO Box 856, Suva, Fiji. \n\n\t\t\tTel: 679-3312600 \n\n\t\t\tE-mail: cbrprocurement@forumsec.org \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
\n\nCONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION
\n\nFOR THE POSITION OF CBR CONTRACT MANAGEMENT EXPERT WITHIN THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT
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| \n\t\t\t Project Name \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Activity Reference Number (STEP) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t FJ-PIFS-548961-CS-INDV \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Position Title \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t CBR CONTRACT MANAGEMENT EXPERT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Location of role \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Remote-based with required travel to Suva and project member countries of approximately 20 days per quarter in the first year. In the second year onwards, the role will transition to part time and travel requirements will be agreed with the Project Coordinator. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Implementing Agency on behalf of participating countries \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) \n\n\t\t\thttps://forumsec.org/ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Duration of Assignment \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t This is a full-time work assignment for one year and thereafter in line with the project timeline, the assignment will transition to a part-time role for the next three (3) years with possible further extension if the project implementation period is extended. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Agency Description \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) 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 Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) serves as the administrative body of PIF. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Participating Countries \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t The Pacific Island Countries (PICs) participating in the regional project comprise Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Overall Project Objective \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t The Project development Objective is to enable continuous access to correspondent banking services in the participating Pacific Island Countries \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Project Length \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t August 2024 to September 30, 2030 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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Project Background
\n\nThe Pacific Island Forum (PIF) has received financing from the World Bank (WB) Group’s International Development Association (IDA) and will act as the Implementing Agency for the regional “Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project” (the Project), which will enable continuous access to correspondent banking services in Pacific Island Countries (PICs). The PICs covered by the regional project (Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu) include diverse island economies facing similar correspondent banking relationship (CBR) challenges.
\n\nPICs face a systemic and accelerating withdrawal of CBRs, the financial infrastructure that underpins cross-border trade, remittances, and humanitarian flows. The number of active correspondents serving the Pacific has declined significantly since 2011, and without intervention, several participating countries risk near-total exclusion from the global financial system.
\n\nThis project represents the Pacific region's most significant coordinated response to the CBR crisis. The CBR Expert will sit at the centre of this effort engaging with global financial institutions, shaping regulatory frameworks, and directly influencing the financial resilience of eight Pacific nations over four years.
\n\nThe project has two components: (1) establishing stand-by correspondent banking arrangements; and (2) developing the enabling environment and regulatory harmonisation needed to sustain them. Implementation is managed by a PMU within PIFS, overseen by a Project Steering Committee (PSC) of Finance Ministers from participating countries.
\n\nThe PIFS is seeking a qualified and experienced international consultant, based within PMU, to coordinate issues related to correspondent banking relationships in the Pacific. Selection of the position will be undertaken by PIFS in accordance with the World Bank’s ‘Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers’ (Procurement Regulations), sixth edition, February 2025, and as amended over time.
\n\nObjective of the Position
\n\nThe CBR Expert is the project's primary technical authority on correspondent banking. This is a senior, high-visibility role that requires a practitioner with direct experience in the mechanics of international banking relationships, AML/CFT compliance, and cross-border payments. The Expert will lead the identification, assessment, and engagement of potential service providers; manage the RFP and contracting process; provide ongoing oversight of provider performance; and represent the project in regional and international forums. The Expert will report to the Project Coordinator and work closely with PIFS senior management and the World Bank task team[YD1] .
\n\nScope of Services
\n\nThe selected CBR Expert will lead the process of identifying and assessing potential correspondent banking services providers and the following contract negotiations. The CBR Expert will also support ongoing engagement with the correspondent banking service provider after the contract has been signed. Further detail on this support is outlined below:
\n\nReporting Obligations
\n\nThe CBR Expert will report to the Project Coordinator within the PMU on a regular basis, with the frequency and format of reporting agreed upon at the commencement of the assignment. The Expert will also liaise directly with the World Bank task team on technical matters and will maintain a working relationship with the identified service provider(s).
\n\nInstitutional Arrangements
\n\nThe role is full-time for the first year, transitioning to part-time for the remainder of the four-year term. Performance will be evaluated annually. PIFS will provide office facilities, equipment and internet access when based in Suva.
\n\nFor candidates based outside Fiji, PIFS will support travel and accommodation arrangements for required in-country visits. The specific terms of remote work, travel reimbursement, and allowances will be detailed in the contract and are negotiable based on the successful candidate's location. Compensation for this role is competitive with international development sector benchmarks and commensurate with the experience and expertise required.
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Performance Indicators
\n\nThe following performance indicators shall be used for performance assessment:
\n\nConfidentiality and Conflict of Interest
\n\nThe CBR expert 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 CBR expert 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 PIF and the selected candidate to be attached to the contract.
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Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
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| \n\t\t\t Education \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t A bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, law, business administration or a related field. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Pass/Fail \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Experience \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum of 7 Years in International Banking: Demonstrated experience in international banking, with a strong understanding of global financial systems, practices, and regulations. This experience should include roles that involve cross-border transactions and correspondent banking relationships. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Pass/Fail \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
Evaluated Criteria:
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| \n\t\t\t In-depth knowledge of Banking Services and CBRs: Expertise in various banking services, particularly those related to CBRs. This includes a thorough understanding of the operational, regulatory, and compliance aspects of CBRs and the ability to navigate complex banking environments. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 30 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Familiarity with the Pacific Economic and Financial Landscape: Comprehensive knowledge of the economic and financial environment in the Pacific region, including an understanding of local banking practices, regulatory frameworks, and the unique challenges faced by PICs. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 30 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Experience in Development Finance and Policy Advisory: Proven track record in delivering policy advice on development finance, particularly in leading complex assignments that require strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Experience in working with governmental and non-governmental organizations in the Pacific or other emerging economies is highly desirable. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Financial Regulation Expertise: Familiarity with financial regulations applicable to banking and correspondent banking services. Experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, and the ability to advise on best practices in financial governance would be advantageous. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Capacity Building and Training Experience: Experience in developing and delivering training programs for local financial institutions to enhance their understanding of correspondent banking services, compliance requirements, and risk management practices. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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Applicants will be assessed on their submitted résumé and any supporting documentation provided. Applicants who satisfy the mandatory requirements will be assessed and assigned points against the relevant selection criteria. The Evaluation committee reserves the right to interview any candidates.
\n\nThe final ranking will be determined based on the scores awarded for the written applications. Interviews may be conducted with shortlisted candidates for the purpose of clarifying relevant experience, confirming availability for the assignment, and ensuring a clear understanding of the requirements and objectives set out in the Terms of Reference.
\n\nThe first‑ranked candidate will be invited for negotiation.
\n\nNames of at least two professional referees must be provided.
\n\nThe 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 Expression of Interests
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Country：People's Republic of China
\n\nProject Name: IBRD Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project
\n\nNumbers: 9213-CN
\n\nFinancial Risk Sharing Mechanism Project Third-Party Service Institutions
\n\nContract Number: GDCS-008
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The Government of the People's Republic of China has obtained a loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to improve food safety management at the national and sub-national levels, and to reduce food safety risks in certain value chains. The project is implemented by the State Administration for Market Regulation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Province, and Shandong Province (Yantai City).
\n\nAs part of the project, Guangdong Province plans to establish a financial risk-sharing mechanism, using $40 million from the Bank loan funds to set up a financial risk compensation fund pool (hereinafter referred to as the "Fund Pool"), aimed at specifically enhancing the quality and safety control levels across the full value chain of agricultural products and pre-cooked food industries such as vegetables, lychee, pigs, and aquatic products in the project area, and addressing the challenges of difficult and expensive financing faced by new types of agricultural operators, rural collective economic organizations, and farmers (hereinafter referred to as the "Implementing Entities"). The project initially focuses on four industries—vegetables, lychee, pigs, and aquatic products—as well as the pre-cooked food industry in five cities: Guangzhou, Foshan, Huizhou, Jiangmen, and Zhaoqing, while also considering other industries.
\n\nThis contract utilizes World Bank loan funds to purchase third-party service institutions for the financial risk-sharing mechanism project (hereinafter referred to as the "Third-Party Service Institutions"), to provide services for the orderly and compliant lending and risk compensation work of cooperating financial institutions, and to assist in the establishment and management of the project database. The contract implementation period is 36 months, with an estimated total input of 210 person-months. The anticipated start date of the task is July 1, 2025. For a detailed task outline, please refer to the attachment (Note: Please contact the Procurement Agent for the attachments of the task outline).
\n\nGuangdong Provincial Center for Agricultural Product Quality Safety (Guangdong Green Food Development Center) is now inviting qualified and interested service institutions to provide third-party services for the financial risk-sharing mechanism project.
\n\nA. Scope and Content of the Consulting services
\n\n1. Responsible for drafting detailed management methods, operation manuals, loan usage standards, risk prevention, and emergency management operation guidelines, etc., providing and operating the information management platform for the financial risk-sharing mechanism project;
\n\n2. Assist in the selection of financial institutions;
\n\n3. Assist in establishing and managing the project database;
\n\n4. Responsible for accepting financing reports, reviewing the financing projects applied for by financial institutions, and ensuring that the financing projects included in the risk protection scope meet the project requirements;
\n\n5. Responsible for verifying and summarizing the loan data reported by financial institutions in accordance with project regulations, and establishing accounting books;
\n\n6. Responsible for accepting, reviewing, and summarizing the compensation application materials submitted by financial institutions, establishing accounting books, verifying whether the borrower is indeed unable to fulfill their loan repayment obligations, and reporting to the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs;
\n\n7. Responsible for summarizing the non-performing loans that have been approved by the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, establishing accounting books, and urging financial institutions to promptly recover the reported non-performing loans before the distribution of compensation funds.
\n\n8. Responsible for summarizing the non-performing loans that have received compensation funds, establishing accounting books, and urging financial institutions to fully fulfill their recovery and collection obligations, and promptly return the recovered collection and disposal funds to the fund pool.
\n\n9. Responsible for summarizing the return of recovery and disposal funds for non-performing loans from financial institutions and establishing accounting books.
\n\n10. Responsible for supervising whether the loan funds of the implementing entities are used in accordance with project regulations.
\n\n11. Responsible for monthly summary and reporting to the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs on cooperation with financial institutions, the operating status of project entities, and the use of risk compensation funds, etc..
\n\n12. Provide relevant materials for this project in a timely manner as required by the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
\n\n13. Assist the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in assessing financial institutions and cooperate with the World Bank and other related departments for audit and supervision work.
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B. Criteria for Shortlist Evaluation
\n\n(1) Legally registered institutions with the capability to independently bear civil liability, operating in a standardized manner, possessing good business reputation, and having a sound financial and accounting system (Note: please provide ① a copy of the Business License, ② company profile,③ a Letter of Commitment affirming sound commercial reputation (the format of the Letter of Commitment may be self-drafted), and④ the audited financial report for the year 2024);
\n\n(2) Successfully implemented at least two contracts for consultation services in the fields of agricultural and rural finance, food safety finance, financial risk sharing, financial guarantee management, financial risk analysis, and training, with an annual service fee of no less than 500 thousand yuan per contract (Note: 1. please provide copies of supporting documents, including:⑤ key contract pages (which should reflect the contract name, scope of services, contract value, the page with signatures and seals of parties); 2. If bidding as a consortium, each member of the consortium must have performed at least one service contract).
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Interested consultants shall submit the information and documents specified in B. Criteria for Shortlist Evaluation, to demonstrate their qualifications and capability to perform the consulting services. The submission shall also include the contact details (e.g., address, telephone number, and e-mail address) of the consultant's contact.
\n\nInterested consultant should pay attention to the provisions concerning conflict of interest in the Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) Borrowers (November 2020) (see: www.worldbank.org).
\n\nConsultant may submit expressions of interest jointly with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but such collaboration shall be clearly indicated as being in the form of a consortium and/or subcontracting. If a consortium is chosen and subsequently selected, all parties to the consortium shall bear joint and several liabilities for the entire contract. In the case of joint venture, each of the members of the joint venture must be reasonably strong on their own to carry out the assignment in the event the other members of the JV withdraw.
\n\nThe project will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method specified in the Procurement Regulations.
\n\nThis Request for Expressions of Interest for consulting services is published on the China Tendering and Bidding Public Service Platform World Bank Section (https://bulletin.cebpubservice.com/bank/index.html) and China Procurement and Bidding Network (https://www.chinabidding.cn/).
\n\nFurther information may be obtained from the Procurement Agent between March 17, 2026 and March 31, 2026 from 9:00 to 11:30 AM and 13:00 to 17:00 PM (Beijing time, excluding holidays).
\n\nExpressions of Interest and related supporting documents (such as company profile, performance materials, brief service proposal, etc.) must be delivered in written form (by hand delivery, mail, fax, or email, one original and four copies in English and Chinese; the original and copies should be identical; in case of discrepancy, the English original shall prevail) and must be received by 15:00 PM on April 1, 2026, at the address: Bid Opening Room 2, 6th Floor, Guangren Building, No. 1 Guangren Road, Guangzhou, China, Attn: Ms. Guo; Tel: 010-87945198-503/504; E-mail: guoying@ck.citic.com; zhangfan@ck.citic.com. Consultants intending to submit via mail, fax, or email are requested to contact the Tendering Agent for confirmation first.
\n\nClient: Guangdong Provincial Center for Agri-Product Quality Safety (Guangdong Green Food Development Center)
\n\nContact Person: Mrs. Meng
\n\nAddress: No. 135, Xianlie East Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province
\n\nPostal Code: 510230
\n\nPhone: 020-37288944
\n\nEmail: nynct_ncpzx_zhangsh@gd.gov.cn
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Procurement Agent: CITIC International Tendering Co., Ltd.
\n\nContact Person: Ms. Guo and Mr. Zhang
\n\nAddress: Room 1811, 18th Floor, Building 59, East 3rd Ring Middle Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
\n\nPostal Code: /
\n\nPhone: 010-87945198-503/504
\n\nFax: /
\n\nEmail: guoying@ck.citic.com; zhangfan@ck.citic.com
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Attachment: IBRD Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project Task Outline for Third-Party Consulting Services for Financial Risk-Sharing Mechanism Project
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Attachment 1:
\n\nIBRD Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project
\n\nTask Outline for Third-Party Consulting Services for Financial Risk-Sharing Mechanism Project
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| \n\t\t\t Provided Services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Third-party Services for the Financial Risk-Sharing Mechanism Project \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Contract Duration \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t The term of the contract is 36 months. According to the contract stipulations, the client will assess the performance of the third-party service institution every 12 months \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Contract Duration \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Guangzhou, Foshan, Huizhou, Zhaoqing, and Jiangmen - five cities \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Client \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Guangdong Provincial Center for Agricultural Product Quality Safety (Guangdong Green Food Development Center) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
I. Project Background
\n\nIn order to thoroughly implement the decisions and arrangements of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council on strengthening food safety work, to accelerate the improvement of food quality and safety levels, and to promote the innovative development of the food industry. Following a request from the Chinese government, the World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved a loan of $400 million to China's Food Safety Demonstration Project in March 2021. The loan is intended to assist China in strengthening food safety management at the national and local levels and reducing safety risks in the food value chain. The project is led by the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, with Shandong and Guangdong as pilot provinces, among which Guangdong Province received a loan amount of $260 million. In December 2023, the Ministry of Finance of China officially signed the loan agreement for the China Food Safety Demonstration Project with the World Bank, which officially came into effect in March 2024.
\n\nThe Guangdong project includes four components: (1) the construction of agricultural product quality safety supervision mechanisms; (2) the construction of agricultural product quality safety supervision capabilities; (3) the construction of full value chain improvement projects for agricultural products; and (4) the construction of project implementation management and performance evaluation mechanisms.
\n\nThird part of the project focusing on the construction of the full value chain enhancement for agricultural products will assist family farms, cooperatives, small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises, leading companies, e-commerce firms, distribution and logistics service providers, and food business operators, in supporting food safety improvement demonstrations along the selected value chains. In addition to direct investment for facility upgrades, this part of the project will also utilize credit lines and risk-sharing mechanisms through participating financial institutions to facilitate borrowers' access to food safety credit and establish incentives for borrowers to meet agricultural product quality safety and food safety standards.
\n\nThe innovative aspect of the project in Guangdong Province is the establishment of a financial risk-sharing mechanism. The province plans to use World Bank loan funds to set up a risk fund pool, targeting the enhancement of the quality and safety control levels across the full value chain of agricultural products such as vegetables, lychee, pigs, aquatic products, and pre-cooked food industries within the project area. This initiative aims to solve the problem of difficult and expensive financing for improving agricultural product quality safety. The Guangdong Project Office has actively communicated with potential participating financial institutions, and they have expressed their willingness to provide loan funds for value chain borrowers to improve food safety. However, they hope to establish a financial risk-sharing mechanism that can facilitate financing for implementing entities by reducing collateral requirements or transferring and dispersing their risks. In the medium to long term, this will reduce the loan risks for food safety investments and increase financing channels for value chain participants.
\n\n(II) Financial Risk-Sharing Mechanism
\n\nGuangdong Province will focus on improving the quality safety of agricultural products in the value chains of pigs, aquatic products, lychee, and vegetables, and promote an increase in agricultural quality safety credit for borrowers, especially family farms, cooperatives, and small and medium-sized enterprises, by establishing a financial risk-sharing mechanism. This mechanism will utilize $40 million in World Bank funding to establish a risk fund pool for agricultural product quality safety. By means of credit enhancement and risk compensation, it will motivate banks and leverage financing from participating financial institutions, specifically for the quality and safety enhancement of the full value chain enterprises and farmers involved in pigs, aquatic products, lychee, and vegetables, effectively addressing the challenges of difficult and expensive financing for agricultural enterprises (farmers). The financial risk-sharing mechanism will be managed by the Provincial Project Office, with the day-to-day management entrusted to a third-party service institution.
\n\n1、Guiding Principles
\n\nThe financial risk-sharing mechanism will take into account the World Bank's principles on credit guarantee programs and cover the governance, management, administration, sustainability, and monitoring of the financial risk-sharing mechanism. The following principles are most relevant to the type of financial risk-sharing mechanism designed for this project:
\n\n1.Credit guarantee programs should be adequately funded to achieve their policy objectives (Principle 2).
\n\n2.Credit guarantee programs should have sound management, internal controls, and risk management systems (Principles 6, 7, and 8)
\n\n3.Credit guarantee programs should adopt clearly defined and transparent eligibility and qualification criteria for lenders and credit instruments, reflecting the balance between the scope of services, additionality, and financial sustainability (Principles 9 and 10).
\n\n4.The guarantees issued should be partial guarantees, thereby providing incentives for lenders to assess risks prudently and correctly (Principle 11)
\n\n5.Credit guarantee programs should adopt transparent and favorable risk-based pricing policies to ensure the financial sustainability of the guarantee program (Principle 12).
\n\n6.The claims management process should be efficient, well-documented, and transparent, providing incentives for the recovery of loan losses (Principle 13)
\n\n7.Credit guarantee programs should accept financial reporting (Principle 14).
\n\n8.The performance of credit guarantee programs should be regularly evaluated, particularly their outreach, additionality, and financial sustainability (Principle 16).
\n\n2. Available Funds under the Financial Risk-Sharing Mechanism
\n\nThe project will establish a $40 million risk-sharing fund pool for cooperating financial institutions to leverage their support for the compliant project construction of targeted entities and to compensate for the principal losses of cooperating financial institutions. It is anticipated that this risk fund will reduce the risk exposure of participating financial institutions through the financial risk-sharing mechanism arrangements, thereby increasing the motivation of cooperating financial institutions to provide funding for activities aimed at improving agricultural product quality safety. The total credit loan amount for large enterprises in this project database will not exceed 40%, with the remaining 60% to support other new types of agricultural operators, rural collective economic organizations, and farmers to meet their financing needs for acquiring fixed assets and working capital.
\n\nII. Purpose of Services
\n\nThe project aims to engage a third-party service institution to provide comprehensive professional services and training for the Guangdong Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and various project implementation units in the implementation of the financial risk-sharing mechanism. This ensures compliance with the regulations of the World Bank and the Chinese government, smooth implementation of the financial risk-sharing mechanism, and the security of funds. It is anticipated that the mechanism will leverage financial institutions to provide loans to 2,000 enterprises (organizations, farmers), effectively addressing the challenges of difficult and expensive financing for the enhancement of agricultural product quality safety.
\n\nIII. Scope and Service Time of Services
\n\n(1) Scope of Services
\n\nThe project initially focuses on five cities: Guangzhou, Foshan, Huizhou, Jiangmen, and Zhaoqing, with an emphasis on four industries—vegetables, lychee, pigs, and aquatic products—as well as the pre-cooked food industry, while also considering other industries.
\n\nThe scope of supported activities is primarily aimed at helping implementing entities meet technical solutions for agricultural product quality and food safety standards, typically clean, green, and blue solutions (including low-carbon, climate-resilient plans), from farm to table, covering various stages of the entire value chain of production, processing, marketing, distribution, and consumption across different industries. Investments unrelated to the enhancement of agricultural product quality safety and those requiring land acquisition or resettlement of residents are not supported. The supported entities plan to support no fewer than 2,000 entities, with large enterprises (referring to those with an annual operating income of 200 million yuan or more) receiving no more than 40% of the total credit loans, and the remaining 60% focusing on supporting other new types of agricultural operators, rural collective economic organizations, and farmers.
\n\nImplementing entities within the agricultural product quality safety financial risk-sharing institution's project database must not have had any major safety production accidents or environmental pollution accidents in the past two years, must not be included in the abnormal business directory, must not have any illegal or disciplinary actions by the main responsible person, must not be included in the list of defaulters, and must commit to providing unconditional access to agricultural product quality safety-related data and information to the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
\n\n(II) Service Time
\n\nThe implementation period of this contract is 36 months, calculated from the date of signing the agreement.
\n\nIV. Service Content
\n\nThe third-party service institution provides full-process services for this project. The specific services include, but are not limited to:
\n\n1.Assist in formulating detailed management methods, operation manuals, loan usage standards, risk prevention, and emergency management operation guidelines for the financial risk-sharing mechanism, which will be reviewed and published by the Guangdong Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; provide and operate the information management platform for the financial risk-sharing mechanism project.
\n\n2.Assist in the selection of cooperating financial institutions, including drafting the technical sections of bidding documents;
\n\n3.Assist in establishing and managing the project database, including providing an information management module for the project database, and assisting in the promotion, collection, review, evaluation, and management of implementing entities in accordance with the "Financial Risk-Sharing Mechanism Project Database Management Regulations";
\n\n4.Be responsible for accepting financing reports, reviewing financing projects applied for by financial institutions, and ensuring that financing projects included in the risk protection scope meet the requirements of this project;
\n\n5.Be responsible for verifying and summarizing loan data reported by financial institutions in compliance with the regulations of this project, and establishing an account book;
\n\n6.Be responsible for accepting, reviewing, and summarizing compensation application materials submitted by financial institutions, establishing an account book, verifying whether borrowers are indeed unable to fulfill their loan repayment obligations, and reporting to the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs;
\n\n7.Be responsible for summarizing non-performing loans that have been approved by the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, establishing an account book, and urging financial institutions to promptly recover the reported non-performing loans before the distribution of compensation funds according to the account book.
\n\n8.Responsible for summarizing non-performing loans that have received compensation funds, establishing an account book, and urging financial institutions to fully fulfill their recovery and collection obligations based on the account book, ensuring the timely return of recovered collection and disposal funds to the fund pool;
\n\n9.Responsible for summarizing the return of recovery and disposal funds for non-performing loans from financial institutions and establishing an account book;
\n\n10.Responsible for guiding and supervising whether the use of loan funds by implementing entities complies with the regulations of this project; guiding implementing entities to strengthen risk management, improve investment benefits, and enhance risk resistance capabilities;
\n\n11.Responsible for summarizing and reporting to the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs on a monthly basis the cooperation status with financial institutions, the operational status of loan entities in the project database, and the use of risk compensation funds, etc.;
\n\n12.Provide relevant materials for this project in a timely manner as required by the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs;
\n\n13.Assist the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in assessing financial institutions and cooperate with the World Bank and other related departments for audit and supervision work.
\n\nV. Expected Objectives
\n\nThe project duration is 36 months. Within this scope of responsibility, it is anticipated that by the end of the project, potential participating financial institutions will be encouraged to provide funding for qualified beneficiaries' compliant projects through the utilization of the financial risk-sharing mechanism, thereby increasing their loan portfolios to improve agricultural product quality safety in specific value chains.
\n\nThe "Financial Risk-Sharing Mechanism Implementation Manual" serves as the procedural document guiding the mechanism. The third-party service institution should regularly collect and provide relevant data to the PMO; when necessary, assist project monitoring and evaluation personnel in verifying the data.
\n\nVI. Deliverables and Timeframes
\n\nThe third-party service institution will provide semi-annual and annual reports (in Chinese and English) to the PPMO on the implementation of the financial risk-sharing mechanism.
\n\nNote: The third-party service institution reports to the Leading Group of the IBRD Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality Safety Improvement (Demonstration) PLG and is subject to the supervision of the IBRD Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality Safety Improvement (Demonstration) PMO and the World Bank Project Management Group.
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Content \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Copies \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Submission Time \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Reporting Entity \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Semi-annual report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t August 1st ; \n\n\t\t\tFebruary 1st of the following year \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Provincial World Bank Office \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Annual report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t March 1st of the following year \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Provincial World Bank Office \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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VII. Response Time
\n\nThe response time of the third-party consulting service institution shall not exceed 24 hours.
\n\nVIII. Qualification Requirements for the Third-Party Service Institution
\n\n(1) Possess the ability to independently bear civil liability; have a good business reputation and a sound financial and accounting system; have the necessary equipment and professional technical capabilities to fulfill the contract; have a good record of paying taxes and social security funds in accordance with the law. There should be no significant violations of the law, no adverse records, no negative social impact, and no serious complaints from project owners in similar work tasks;
\n\n(2) Have experience and performance in consulting services in fields such as agricultural and rural finance, food safety finance, financial risk sharing, financial guarantee management, and financial risk analysis and training;
\n\n(3) Be familiar with the local conditions of the service area.
\n\n(4) Consulting firms may submit letters of interest jointly with other companies to enhance their qualifications, but they should clearly indicate that such a joint submission is in the form of a consortium and/or subcontracting. If a consortium form is selected, and if appointed, each member of the consortium shall jointly and severally be liable for the entire contract.
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Ⅸ.Staff Requirements
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Position \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Number of people \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Qualification Requirements \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t A：Key Experts \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t Project Manager \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t a）General Qualifications: \n\n\t\t\ti)Bachelor's degree or above, with over 15 years of experience in the financial industry; \n\n\t\t\tii)Possess a qualification certificate for the banking or securities industry. \n\n\t\t\tb）Relevant Work Experience: \n\n\t\t\ti) Experience in serving as a project leader, project manager, or deputy manager in the financial industry. \n\n\t\t\tc)Priority will be given to project managers who meet one of the following conditions: \n\n\t\t\ti）Over 10 years of experience in the banking industry; \n\n\t\t\tii) Have experience in agricultural investment services. \n\n\t\t\tiii）Experience in managing credit and microcredit guarantees; \n\n\t\t\tiv）Experience in leading or participating in more than 3 financial industry audit, regulatory services, or risk review projects. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Deputy Project Manager \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t a）General Qualifications: \n\n\t\t\ti) Over 10 years of experience in the financial industry; \n\n\t\t\tb）Related work experience: \n\n\t\t\ti) Have management experience serving as a project leader, project manager, or deputy manager in the finance-related industry. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Finance Expert \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t a）General Qualifications: \n\n\t\t\tOver 10 years of experience in financial industry projects. \n\n\t\t\tb）Related work experience: \n\n\t\t\ti) Have experience serving as a project leader, project manager, deputy project manager, or project-related expert in the finance-related industry. \n\n\t\t\tii) Have experience in agricultural and rural financial services or in the development of financial services for small and medium enterprises. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Financial Expert \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t a）General Qualifications: \n\n\t\t\ti) Bachelor's degree or above, with the qualification of certified public accountant or the title of senior accountant, over 10 years of relevant work experience. \n\n\t\t\tb）Related work experience: \n\n\t\t\ti)Experience in leading or participating in financial or audit projects in the financial industry. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Food/Agricultural Product Quality Safety Management Expert (can be outsourced) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t a）General Qualifications: \n\n\t\t\ti) A professional-level title and over 10 years of experience in food/agricultural product quality safety management. \n\n\t\t\tb）Related work experience: \n\n\t\t\ti) Experience in serving as a project leader, project manager, deputy project manager, or project-related expert for food/agricultural product quality safety management projects. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Key Experts \n\n\t\t\tSubtotal \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 7 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t B：Non-Key Experts \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t Administrator \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t a）General Qualifications: \n\n\t\t\ti) Bachelor's degree or above, majoring in finance/accounting/audit/financial management. \n\n\t\t\tii) Engaged in financial/accounting/auditing/financial management/project management consulting work for more than 3 years. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Non-Key Experts \n\n\t\t\tSubtotal \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t C：Total Expert Person-Months (A+B) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t Total \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
X. Support that can be provided by the Provincial PMO
\n\nThe Provincial PMO will work closely with the third-party service institution, designate a dedicated contact person, and provide relevant information and other forms of support to the third-party service institution.
\n\nOther institutions involved in the financial risk-sharing mechanism will assist the third-party service institution in its work.
\n\nXI. Important Regulations to be Implemented
\n\n(1) "Implementation Plan for the Agricultural Product Quality Safety Financial Risk-Sharing Mechanism Project under the IBRD Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project" (Attachment 2);
\n\n(2) "Management Measures for the Project Database of the Agricultural Product Quality Safety Financial Risk-Sharing Mechanism Project under the IBRD Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project" (Attachment 3);
\n\n(3) "Performance Assessment Measures for Financial Institutions of the Financial Risk-Sharing Mechanism Project under the IBRD Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project" (Attachment 4).
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\n\n1. The Government of Lebanon has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Fiscal Management Project (FMP) (P181155). The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is seeking to use part of the proceeds of the funds to finance 2 positions of Senior SIGTAS/Oracle Developer / IT Specialist.
\n\n2. The Senior SIGTAS/Oracle Developer/IT Specialist will support the Ministry of Finance in ensuring the stable and reliable operation of SIGTAS, including system performance, data quality, reconciliation, reporting, e-payment and interface support, and digital taxpayer services. The Consultant will also provide senior technical assistance for system maintenance, operational improvements, and preparation for migration and transition toward the future Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS).
\n\n3. Responsibilities: The Senior SIGTAS/Oracle Developer/IT Specialist(s) will support the Ministry of Finance in the stabilization, maintenance, and continuous operation of the current SIGTAS environment, under the supervision of the Project Manager/Coordinator (PM/C) and in coordination with relevant MoF directorates. The role includes ensuring the continuous operation and stability of SIGTAS, particularly the Revenue and VAT modules; performing system maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization; overseeing database integrity, including backup, recovery, and user management; implementing approved parameter changes, configurations, and technical adjustments related to tax procedures and business rules; supporting optimization of Revenue and VAT administration processes, including exemptions, reassessments, and payment arrangements; preparing technical reports, queries, scripts, and operational tools required for continuity, controls, and management reporting; supporting testing and validation of approved system changes; supporting and enhancing e-payment systems and online tax services; ensuring connectivity between SIGTAS and external platforms, including banks, payment gateways, Treasury, and other MoF systems; enhancing payment allocation and reconciliation mechanisms; leading reconciliation processes between SIGTAS, Treasury systems, and e-services; ensuring data consistency and integrity across systems; developing tools for automated reconciliation and data validation; supporting data migration and data cleaning activities when required; generating Revenue and VAT statistics financial reports, and analytical outputs; providing reporting support for IMF, World Bank, and other stakeholders; coordinating with MOF departments, external stakeholders, banks, and service providers; providing guidance and supervision to junior developers; contributing to ITAS transition readiness by supporting mapping of existing business processes, data structures, interfaces, and operational requirements; documenting legacy system architecture and migration needs; providing technical inputs for future ITAS procurement, implementation readiness, and transition planning; and supporting knowledge transfer and capacity building within the Ministry.
\n\n4. Duration: The assignment will be for a period of one (1) year, with the possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance, availability of funds, and project needs.
\n\n5. Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on the qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and skills should include: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in software development and database systems. Extensive experience with Oracle databases, including SQL, PL/SQL, Forms, and Reports. Proven experience with SIGTAS and tax administration systems. Strong experience in Revenue and VAT systems, reconciliation, and e-payment processes. Experience working with Ministry of Finance systems and UNDP projects. Demonstrated experience in system design, development, and supervision of IT teams. Experience supporting IMF and World Bank missions. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and coordination skills. Experience in system migration or modernization projects is an asset. Fluency in Arabic and English; French is an asset.
\n\n6. The MOF now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above mentioned services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the Services and furnish the Curriculum Vitae (CV) and their motivation letter.
\n\n7. The attention of interested consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank's 'Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers' July 2016 revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 [Procurement in Investment Project Financing; Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services], setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest.
\n\n8. A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank's 'Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers' July 2016 revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 for selection of individual consultant.
\n\n9. Interested Consultants may obtain further information at the address given below from 9:00 to 14:00 hours (Beirut local time) on working days (Monday through Friday) or by consulting the Terms of Reference published on the MOF website (finance.gov.lb)
\n\n10. Deadline for submission: The Expression of Interest (EOI), CV, and motivation letter must be delivered to the address below, in person through a sealed envelope bearing the name of the project and description of the consulting services, or by e-mail, by June 2, 2026, at 14:00 hours (Beirut local time).
\n\nAttention: Ministry of Finance Riad El Soleh Square Beirut - Lebanon P181155@finance.gov.lb Subject: EOI - Senior SIGTAS/Oracle Developer / IT Specialist - Fiscal Management Project
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ADVERTISEMENT ON ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT TO PREPARE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (ESMP) AND DEVELOPMENT OF RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN (RAP) FOR GULLY EROSION CONTROL, LAND RECLAMATION IN LAFIAGI, EDU LGA, SHARE, IFELODUN LGA AND URBAN STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
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NG- KWARA ACRESAL REFERENCE NO-541918-CS-CQS
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1.0 BACKGROUND
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1.1 The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has initiated the preparation of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project with the World Bank. The project is to help Nigeria address critical challenges of regional desertification control and landscape management in northern Nigeria. In 2020, the FGN planned to plant 30 million trees to control desertification. For effective implementation of issues related to the already planned rehabilitation of 20 oases in the current Medium Term Sector Strategy, establishing 550 hectares of rangelands in the Frontline States, stabilizing and restoration of 160 hectares of active sand dunes in eight of the 11 frontline States, and continued assessment of the extent and magnitude of drought and desertification in Nigeria.
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Sustainable natural resources management is critical to addressing land degradation and building climate resiliency in the Semi-Arid Landscapes in Nigeria. The issue requires urgent and focused action to scale-up cost-effective land restoration practices, to ensure more sustainable future food and water security in a changing climate. An integrated approach which collectively focuses on reducing exposure, managing sensitivity and increasing the coping capacity of all major factors of production are critical for building resiliency in dryland. Integrated catchment management is an appropriate framework to help address the natural resources management and human development challenges outlined above but these are not yet carried out at a large scale in the country, including northern regions.
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2.0 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE (PDO)
\n\nThe project development objective (PDO) is to increase the adoption of climate resilient landscape management practices in targeted watersheds of northern Nigeria and to strengthen Nigeria’s long-term framework for integrated landscape management. This ACReSAL project seeks to build on the lessons from the many international development partners including the World Bank Group and help develop a more integrated, spatial, multi-sectoral approach to build community resilience as well as improve the sustainable productivity of its natural resources. In particular, the project will support activities to develop multi-sectoral approaches for desertification control and landscape management, improve community livelihoods and resilience, and strengthen institutions.
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3.0 NEED FOR ACRESAL INTERVENTION
\n\nPoverty alleviation is considered a high priority in the north. Almost half (87 million) of Nigeria’s total population is living in extreme poverty. A significant disparity exists between the northern and southern regions in the country with economic development and poverty. Out of the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria, the three in northern regions have the worst indices of poverty.
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The country has a total land area of 923, 770 km2 out of which about 15% is believed to have been lost to desert encroachment according to studies (Fasona, M. et al, 2014). The annual loss of land to desertification has been estimated at 351,000 hectares. The spread of desert-like conditions southwards has been estimated at a rate of 0.6 km per year. It has been estimated that between 50 % to 75 % of Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Kwara, Kebbi, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara States in Nigeria are being affected by desertification.
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These States, with a population of about 27 million people account for about 38 % of the country’s total land area (NAP, 2000). Seven other buffer states (Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Adamawa, Taraba, Niger, Kwara and Kaduna states) are under severe ecological pressure from migrating human and livestock populations from the frontline states. It is reported that these buffer states have about 10-15 % of their land area threatened by desertification. Desertification is therefore considered one of the most serious environmental problems in the country.
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Drought and desertification impact directly or indirectly on all aspects of human life and the environment including the ecological, health, geo-chemical, hydrological and socio-economic facets (Olagunju, 2015). Among the anthropogenic factors are poor land management, inadequate farming techniques and over-cultivation, overgrazing and the removal of natural vegetation; misuse of water resources; and poor environmental and ecosystem management. The droughts-affected areas in Nigeria are characterized by low rainfall and high rainfall variability, high evaporation and potential evapotranspiration rate, Generally persistent negative rainfall anomalies, occasional torrential rains resulting in floods, rapidly high erosive runoff especially on steep terrains sparse vegetation cover and too little moisture for rainfed cultivation throughout the year. Similarly, desertification-affected areas are characterized by a reduction in the fraction of the soil covered by the vegetation.
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In particular, under desertification, the fraction of bare soil increases, and vegetation may be reduced to isolated patches or clumps. Other aspects of the characteristics of desertification affected areas of the country include rise in the reflective capacity (albedo) of the surface for solar radiation, a considerable and permanent loss of perennial plants, especially woody shrubs and trees, considerable soil erosion and impoverishment by wind, gully and sheet erosion of soils by occasional heavy rainfalls and overgrazing and inadequate forage in relation to vegetative resources. All these prevailing climatic and anthropogenic conditions, continually put excessive pressures on the livelihood and living conditions of people residing within described geographic area of Nigeria. The proposed ACRESAL intervention is targeted at arresting desertification and improving the sustainable productivity of land in the targeted areas of degraded and desert landscapes. The project also aims to support communities with improved capacity and investments to improve sustainable livelihoods.
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These works trigger the World Bank’s Safeguard Policies including ESS1 Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts, ESS2 Labor and Working Conditions, ESS3 Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention and Management, ESS4: Community Health and Safety, ESS5: Land Acquisition, Restrictions on Land Use and Involuntary Resettlement, ESS6: Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources, ESS8: Cultural Heritage, ESS10: Stakeholder Engagement and Information Disclosure
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The environmental and social safeguards concerned are being addressed through two Environmental and Social standards instruments already prepared under the project: an Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and a Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF). These safeguards instruments are frameworks that need to be translated into specific costed, measurable, and monitorable actions for specific intervention sites through the preparation of site-specific management and action plans.
\n\nESF. In general, the ESF specifies the procedures to be used for preparing, approving and implementing (i) environmental/social assessments (ESAs, or alternately both an SA or an EA) and/or (2) environmental/social management plans (ESMPs, or alternately both an EMP and SMP) for individual civil works packages developed for each project. ESMPs are essential elements for Category B projects.
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RPF. The RPF applies when land acquisition leads to the temporary or permanent physical displacement of persons, and/or loss of shelter, and /or loss of livelihoods and/or loss, denial or restriction of access to economic resources due to project activities. It sets out the resettlement and compensation principles, organizational arrangements and design criteria to be applied to meet the needs of project-affected people, and specifies the contents of a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for each package of investment
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4.0 PROJECT AREA (KWARA STATE) BACKGROUND AND INTERVENTION SITES DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION
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The major ecological problems in the State include drought, desertification, water resource depletion and general impoverishment of the soil through rill, sheet and gully erosion, deforestation and unpredictable climatic fluctuation. Floods also pose a problem on the flood plains, riverine areas and urban settings during the rainy season, while aridity is a problem even to areas close to rivers during the dry season leading to compounded adverse impacts to the land, property and livelihoods.
\n\nAs part of the Federal Government's commitment to transform the Nigerian socio-economy landscape, a multi-sector project is being proposed to be executed in the State to mitigate the vulnerability to erosion and water resources depletion by supporting the affected communities in improving their socio-economic livelihood. In order to achieve this, the State Government, through ACReSAL Project, received a credit from the World Bank towards the cost of the project. Portion of this credit is intended to cover provision of consulting services for site identification, feasibility studies, detailed design and supervision of erosion control, flood management and water resources development related engineering infrastructures in the State.
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In particular, the project will support activities to develop multi-sectoral approaches for desertification control and landscape management, improve community livelihoods and resilience, and strengthen institutions. The project will invest mainly on: (i) environmentally considerate dryland agriculture, (ii) water conservation (incl. green-energy based irrigation), (iii) afforestation for natural regeneration and enrichment planting, (iv) new plantations or conservation of existing vegetation, (v) renewable energy, and (vi) community and women empowerment.
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Specifically, ACReSAL activities requiring consultancy support are mainly those on-the-ground physical interventions aimed to prevent and reverse further land degradation, halt water resources depletion, and build environmental and livelihood resilience through community-centered medium-sized civil engineering construction and rehabilitation works, which include bioengineering erosion control works, watershed management activities, water harvesting and small-scale irrigation development.
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Kwara State ACReSAL project has identified and prioritized 3 intervention sites, which comprise 2 gully reclamation & flood control and 1 urban stormwater management.
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The table below presents the prioritized sites and their location.
\n\nTable 1 List of prioritized Sites and their Location
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| \n\t\t\t No \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Name of site \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Intervention typology \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t COORDINATES (in degree) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Current status (Identify, Concept Note, Feasibility, Design etc.) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|
| \n\t\t\t N \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t E \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||||
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Eruda Area (Ilorin West LGA) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Urban Stormwater Management \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 8.4851180 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 4.5430650 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Identification \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t CAC Primary school, Olupako Rd, Share, Ifelodun LGA \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Erosion Control \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 8.81650 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 4.966570 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Identification \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Ibrahim Taiwo road, Lafiagi, Edu LGA \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Erosion Control \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 8.847630 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5.417440 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Identification \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
5.0 PROJECT AREA (KWARA STATE), PROPOSED SITE SETTING AND IDENTIFICATION LEVEL BASIC DATA
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Kwara State is bordered by Niger State to the north; Kogi State to the east; and Osun, Oyo and Ekiti to the south; falls within altitudes ranging from 300m and 600 meters above sea level.
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Name of site \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Intervention typology \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Distance in km \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Road type \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Indicative benefit/cost* \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Other Remark \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t Irrigable Area (ha) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Beneficiary \n\n\t\t\tNo. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Cost in $ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||||||
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Eruda Area (Ilorin West LGA) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Urban Stormwater Management \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Tarred \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 300 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 8,000 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Urban Stormwater Management \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Ibrahim Taiwo road, Lafiagi, Edu LGA \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Gully Stabilization & Erosion Control \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 70 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Tarred \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 800 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 7,600 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Gully Erosion Control \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t CAC Primary School gully erosion Olupako Road, Share, Ifelodun LGA \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Gully Stabilization Cum Erosion Control \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 70 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Tarred \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1050 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 9975 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Gully Erosion Control \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
Distance from the Capital City, Ilorin of each site and road type is in Table 2 below:
\n\nNote: * Actual figures could change depending on the outcomes of the consultant’s studies.
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6.0 GENERAL CHALLENGES OF SOIL EROSION, LAND DEGRADATION AND WATER RESOURCES DEPLETION
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Land degradation, compounded by the effects of climate change, reduces the water holding capacity of watersheds, increasing the impact of droughts and floods. Land degradation and soil erosion are mainly caused by unsustainable agriculture and other land use practices, excessive deforestation, and improper road and drainage construction. The main typologies of soil erosion and land and water resources degradation in northern Nigeria include: (i) rill and sheet erosion; (ii) gully erosion; (iii) sand dunes in areas uncovered by vegetation; (iv) inundation of productive assets, infrastructures and livelihoods by floods; (v) reservoirs sedimentation; (vi) land losses due to riverbank collapse; (vii) deepening of groundwater level; and (viii) low productivity of the land due to poor soils structure and poor water holding capacity compounded by the gradually reducing effective rainfall over and above the already low level of precipitation.
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Integrated watershed management interventions and climate adaptation measures to better control erosion and sedimentation as well as improving the management of the water and the land resources include construction of appropriate bio-physical soil conservation measures, and rehabilitation/construction of small storage reservoirs.
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7.0 OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF THE CONSULTANCY FOR ESMP
\n\nThe objective of the consulting services is to prepare Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for projects in Eruda Area (Ilorin West LGA), Share (Ifelodun LGA) and Lafiagi (Edu LGA) all in Kwara State in line with the guidelines of the World Bank/IDA. ESMP assists in eliminating adverse environmental and social impacts, offsetting them, or reducing them to acceptable levels. The ESMP also includes the measures needed to implement these actions, addressing the adequacy of the monitoring and institutional arrangements for the upper and lower watersheds in the intervention site.
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8.0 OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT FOR RAP
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The objective of the RAP is to identify and assess the impacts of the proposed intervention and compensate Project Affected Persons (PAP) before the commencement of civil works in line with World Bank Environmental and Social Standard (ESS5).
\n\nThe ESF and ESS5 is to ensure that persons involuntarily resettled caused by the taking of land in the context of a project supported by the Bank, have an opportunity to restore or improve their level of living to at least the pre-project level. Project Affected Persons should participate in the benefits of the project, and they should be given options regarding how they restore or improve their previous level of living. In ACReSAL, it is not enough for communities to passively accept project works and the impacts of those works. Rather they must be mobilized to contribute actively to project design and implementation and to works following implementation. This feature underscores the need for accurate analysis of local social organization.
\n\nExperience has shown that involuntary resettlement can cause loss of income, assets, and community ties that, especially among the poor, can be essential for survival and well-being. In extreme cases, involuntary resettlement can lead to the dissolution of families, impoverishment, and health problems. The Resettlement Plan will identify the project affected persons (PAPs), engage them in participatory discussions regarding the plan and formulating a plan of action to adequately compensate people for their losses. Preparing a RAP that is consistent in policy and context to the RPF, laws, regulations, and procedures adopted by the Government of Nigeria, consistent with the World Bank’s ESS on involuntary resettlement (ESS5) covering displacement, resettlement, and livelihood restoration.
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Against this background the Consultant’s assignment will include but not be limited to:
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9.0 EXPERT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
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10.0 DURATION OF THE SERVICE
\n\nThis consultancy assignment is expected to last for 12 weeks (3 months), and the Consultant is expected to submit to the SPMU the following deliverables:
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11.0 PROJECT-SPECIFIC BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS
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Signed
\n\nProject Coordinator
\n\nAREGBE, Shamsideen Olatunbosun
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\n\nThe State Project Coordinator
\n\nKwara State Agro Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes Project (ACReSAL),
\n\nNo 2 Taofeeq Close, Off Umar Audi Road Fate, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
\n\nTelephone: +234-8034772661
\n\nE-mail: kwara.acresal@gmail.com
\n\nNOTE: INTERESTED CONSULTANTS SHOULD CONTACT THE KWARA ACRESAL OFFICE FOR DETAILED TOR AT THE ADDRESS ABOVE
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REPUBLIC SURINAME
\n\nMINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
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Country: Republic of Suriname
\n\nName of Project: Suriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project
\n\nProject No.: P166187
\n\nLoan No.: IBRD Loan 8985 - SR
\n\nAssignment Title: Consulting Firm for Health, Safety, Environment and Social (HSES)
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\n\nReference No.: SR-MNR-538870-CS-CQS
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The Republic of Suriname has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Suriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
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The Delfstoffen Autoriteit Suriname (DAS) is designed to become a new public legal entity set up to regulate, coordinate, and monitor mining activities in Suriname, with strong emphasis on environment, health, safety, and transparent resource governance. To operationalize DAS effectively, a structured HSES support process is needed as DAS is expected to play a key role in promoting responsible mining practices, ensuring compliance with national legislation and international standards, and safeguarding the health, safety, environment, and social (HSES) conditions associated with mineral sector activities. The need for a coherent, institute-wide HSES framework includes policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and tools for implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
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The Terms of Reference (TOR) sets out the scope of work for hiring an experienced HSES Consulting Firm to support DAS in developing and institutionalizing this framework. The TOR for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest.
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A Consulting firm will be selected in accordance with the Regulations for Consultant’s qualifications based selection (CQS) described in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated July 2016, revised November 2017 and August 2018.
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The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) within MNR 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 qualification criteria are:
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(1) proven and notable experience in the field of providing HSES support to Governments in terms of design and support in the implementation of comprehensive HSES management systems, including the development of fit-for-purpose HSES policy and management frameworks, practical SOPs and procedures aligned with national legislation, applicable international standards, and best practices for the mining and minerals sector. Experience with working in Suriname or the Caribbean Region is preferred.
\n\n(2) having delivered in the last 10 years at least 3 similar projects of similar size, scope and nature
\n\n(3) specific information and past project references in order to demonstrate the Consultant’s meets each of the criteria and the requirements as per the TOR
\n\n(4) key expert CV’s confirming the consultant team profiles as listed in the expected experience and required qualifications section of the TOR
\n\n(5) an overview of the technology (equipment, software …) that will be used during the assignment
\n\n(6) the Consultant’s ability to deploy key experts within one month following contract signature
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The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the Procurement for IPF Borrowers, issued July 2016, as revised November 2017 and August 2018 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:
\n\nBank policy requires that consultants provide professional, objective, and impartial advice and at all times hold the client’s interests paramount, without any consideration for future work, and that in providing advice they avoid conflicts with other assignments and their own corporate interests. Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interest of the Borrower. Without limitation on the generality of the foregoing, consultants shall not be hired under the circumstances set forth below:
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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.
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Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09:00 to 14:00 Suriname time (UTC – 3 hours)
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Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by close of business on Wednesday 15 April 2026.
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Ministry of Natural Resources
\n\nAttn: Mr. Clyde Griffith, Component Coordinator SCSD C1
\n\nMr. Dr. J.C. de Mirandastraat 11 -15, Paramaribo, Republic of Suriname
\n\nTel: (+597) 474666 (PIU Office) or (+597)8532104 (Component Coordinator)
\n\nFax: (+597) 475752
\n\nE-mail: clydegriffith1977@gmail.com
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REPUBLIC SURINAME
\n\nMINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
\n\nSuriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project
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Reference: SR-MNR-538870-CS-CQS
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Terms of Reference
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CONSULTING FIRM for HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT
\n\nand SOCIAL (HSES) SUPPORT
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Introduction
\n\nThe Republic of Suriname has received a loan from the World Bank for a Suriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification (SCSD) project, which seeks to facilitate sector governance, competitiveness, and diversification in Suriname by addressing enabling environment constraints in the targeted industries of mining, agribusiness, and tourism. This will be achieved by financing technical assistance for policy, legal and regulatory reforms; capacity building of key institutions; and business development services and matching grants for SMEs and value chain development.
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The project comprises two components which will be implemented by Project Implementation Units (PIUs) at the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) (component 1) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation (MEZ) (component 2) under the guidance of a Project Coordination Committee (PCC). Each PIU will be led by a Component Coordinator responsible for the implementation of project activities under the relevant implementing ministry. A Project Coordinator will provide strategic and problem-solving guidance to both PIUs and chair the PCC.
\n\nThe focus of Component 1 implemented by the PIU at the MNR is strengthening the mining sector governance, transparency, accountability, and administration. This component focuses on supporting improvements to the legal, regulatory, and institutional framework governing mining in Suriname. The purpose is to align Suriname’s framework to international best practice, and to provide its institutions with knowledge and tools to carry out their mandated functions.
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The specialist consulting firm will design, coordinate, and implement a structured HSES support program for the Delfstoffen Autoriteit Suriname (DAS) that aligns with the Wet Delfstoffen Autoriteit Suriname and supports rapid, compliant operationalization of the new authority.
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Background
\n\nThe Delfstoffen Autoriteit Suriname (DAS) is designed to become a new public legal entity set up to regulate, coordinate, and monitor mining activities in Suriname, with strong emphasis on environment, health, safety, and transparent resource governance. To operationalize DAS effectively, a structured HSES support process is needed as DAS is expected to play a key role in promoting responsible mining practices, ensuring compliance with national legislation and international standards, and safeguarding the health, safety, environment, and social (HSES) conditions associated with mineral sector activities.
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The need for a coherent, institute-wide HSES framework includes policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and tools for implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement. This TOR sets out the scope of work for hiring an experienced HSES Consulting Firm to support DAS in developing and institutionalizing this framework.
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Objective of the Assignment
\n\nThe overall objective is to design and support the implementation of a comprehensive HSES management system for DAS, including practical SOPs and procedures aligned with national legislation, applicable international standards, and best practices for the mining and minerals sector.
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Specific objectives are to:
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Scope of Work and Tasks
\n\nThe specialized Consulting Firm will carry out, at minimum, the following tasks:
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the Ministry of Natural Resources, National Environmental Authority, inspectorates, and other relevant agencies, to identify gaps and overlaps.
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Based on the approved framework, develop detailed and practical SOPs, procedures, and tools for DAS, at minimum covering:
\n\nFor each SOP/procedure, the Consultant will provide purpose, scope, roles and responsibilities, step-by-step process, required forms or checklists, and references to relevant laws/standards.
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Deliverables, Payment Schedule and Timing
\n\nThe deliverables triggering payments schedule and timing are presented in the table below:
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| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverables \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Payment Schedule \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Timing \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Inception Report (including detailed work plan and consultation plan). \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 0 – 4 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t HSES Gap Analysis Report and proposed outline for DAS HSES Management Framework. \n\n\t\t\tDraft DAS HSES Policy and HSES Management Framework. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 4 – 7 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Set of draft SOPs, procedures, checklists, and tools (OHS, environmental, social, and crosscutting). \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 7 – 10 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Capacity Building Plan and HSES Training Toolkit. \n\n\t\t\tTraining/workshop completion reports and attendance lists. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 7 – 10 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final DAS HSES Policy, Framework, and complete SOP/Procedure Package (in agreed formats and languages). \n\n\t\t\tFinal Assignment Report with implementation roadmap. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 35% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 – 14 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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A detailed timeline and milestone schedule for the entire assignment (e.g. over three to four (3–4) months) will be agreed in the inception report.
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Duration and Location
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Reporting and Coordination
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Qualifications and Experience
\n\nThe specialist consulting firm will make available experts (minimum two (2) an maximum four (4)) to its discretion and relevant CV when compared to the task(s)and specialism assigned. For each of the individual consultants, the required profile is:
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Language of Delivery
\n\nAll key reports, policy documents, and SOPs shall be provided in English and Dutch, or as specified by DAS. Training materials should be adapted to the language needs of participants.
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Data, Facilities, and Support Provided by PIU/DAS
\n\nThe PIU and/or the supervising ministry will provide:
\n\nThe Consultant will be responsible for their own equipment (e.g. laptops, software) and personal logistics unless otherwise specified in the contract.
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Ethical, Safeguard, and Confidentiality Requirements
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REPUBLIC SURINAME
\n\nMINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
\n\nSuriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project
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\n\n
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
\n\nCONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION
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\n\n
Country: Republic of Suriname
\n\nName of Project: Suriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project
\n\nProject No.: P166187
\n\nLoan No.: IBRD Loan 8985 - SR
\n\nAssignment Title: Consulting Firm for the Development and Implementation of a Revenue
\nRegistration System (RRS) in support of the implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency System (EITI)
Reference No.: SR-MNR-539728-CS-CQS
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The Republic of Suriname has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Suriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
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Suriname is implementing the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) to strengthen transparency, accountability, and good governance in the extractive sector. A core requirement of EITI implementation is the systematic and reliable collection of revenue data from reporting entities, including state-owned enterprises, private extractive companies, and relevant government agencies.
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Currently, revenue data is collected through manual submissions, spreadsheets, and ad hoc reporting formats, which limits data quality, timeliness, and auditability. To improve efficiency and compliance with EITI Standards, Suriname seeks to establish a centralized, secure, and standardized Revenue Registration System (RRS) to support annual EITI reporting and long-term institutionalization of systematic disclosures.
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The objective of the consulting services is to design, develop, implement, and operationalize a cyber secure digital Revenue Registration System that enables EITI reporting entities in Suriname to submit, validate, and manage revenue data in a standardized, secure, and auditable manner. The system must support:
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The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest.
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A Consulting firm will be selected in accordance with the Regulations for Consultant’s qualifications based selection (CQS) described in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated July 2016, revised November 2017 and August 2018.
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The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) within MNR 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 qualification criteria are:
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(1) proven and notable experience in the field of providing support to Governments on digital reporting systems related to revenue streams, ideally with focus on the extractive (mining) sector. Demonstrated expertise in data security, financial reporting, system integration. Experience with EITI or similar transparency initiative will be considered an asset. Experience with working in Suriname or the Caribbean Region is preferred.
\n\n(2) having delivered in the last 10 years at least 3 similar projects of similar size, scope and nature
\n\n(3) specific information and past project references in order to demonstrate the Consultant’s meets each of the criteria and the requirements as per the TOR
\n\n(4) key expert CV’s confirming the consultant team profiles as listed in the expected experience and required qualifications section of the TOR
\n\n(5) an overview of the technology (equipment, software …) that will be used during the assignment
\n\n(6) the Consultant’s ability to deploy key experts within one month following contract signature
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The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the Procurement for IPF Borrowers, issued July 2016, as revised November 2017 and August 2018 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:
\n\nBank policy requires that consultants provide professional, objective, and impartial advice and at all times hold the client’s interests paramount, without any consideration for future work, and that in providing advice they avoid conflicts with other assignments and their own corporate interests. Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interest of the Borrower. Without limitation on the generality of the foregoing, consultants shall not be hired under the circumstances set forth below:
\n\n\n\n
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.
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Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09:00 to 14:00 Suriname time (UTC – 3 hours)
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Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by close of business on Wednesday 15 April 2026.
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Ministry of Natural Resources
\n\nAttn: Mr. Clyde Griffith, Component Coordinator SCSD C1
\n\nMr. Dr. J.C. de Mirandastraat 11 -15, Paramaribo, Republic of Suriname
\n\nTel: (+597) 474666 (PIU Office) or (+597)8532104 (Component Coordinator)
\n\nFax: (+597) 475752
\n\nE-mail: clydegriffith1977@gmail.com
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REPUBLIC SURINAME
\n\nMINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
\n\nSuriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project
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Reference: SR-MNR-539728-CS-CQS
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Terms of Reference
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CONSULTING FIRM for the DEVELOPMENT and IMPLEMENTATION of a REVENUE REGISTRATION SYSTEM (RRS) in support of the implementation of the EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE (EITI)
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\n\n
Introduction
\n\nThe Republic of Suriname has received a loan from the World Bank for a Suriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification (SCSD) project, which seeks to facilitate sector governance, competitiveness, and diversification in Suriname by addressing enabling environment constraints in the targeted industries of mining, agribusiness, and tourism. This will be achieved by financing technical assistance for policy, legal and regulatory reforms; capacity building of key institutions; and business development services and matching grants for SMEs and value chain development.
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The project comprises two components which will be implemented by Project Implementation Units (PIUs) at the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) (component 1) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation (MEZ) (component 2) under the guidance of a Project Coordination Committee (PCC). Each PIU will be led by a Component Coordinator responsible for the implementation of project activities under the relevant implementing ministry. A Project Coordinator will provide strategic and problem-solving guidance to both PIUs and chair the PCC.
\n\nThe focus of Component 1 implemented by the PIU at the MNR is strengthening the mining sector governance, transparency, accountability, and administration. This component focuses on supporting improvements to the legal, regulatory, and institutional framework governing mining in Suriname. The purpose is to align Suriname’s framework to international best practice, and to provide its institutions with knowledge and tools to carry out their mandated functions.
\n\n\n\n
Background
\n\nSuriname is implementing the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) to strengthen transparency, accountability, and good governance in the extractive sector. A core requirement of EITI implementation is the systematic and reliable collection of revenue data from reporting entities, including state-owned enterprises, private extractive companies, and relevant government agencies.
\n\nCurrently, revenue data is collected through manual submissions, spreadsheets, and ad hoc reporting formats, which limits data quality, timeliness, and auditability. To improve efficiency and compliance with EITI Standards, Suriname seeks to establish a centralized, secure, and standardized Revenue Registration System (RRS) to support annual EITI reporting and long-term institutionalization of systematic disclosures.
\n\nObjective of the Assignment
\n\nThe objective is to design, develop, implement, and operationalize a cyber secure digital Revenue Registration System that enables EITI reporting entities in Suriname to submit, validate, and manage revenue data in a standardized, secure, and auditable manner. The system must support:
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Scope of Work
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Deployment and Support
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Deliverables, Payment Schedule and Timing
\n\nThe deliverables triggering payments schedule and timing are presented in the table below:
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| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverables \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Payment Schedule \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Timing \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Inception Report (Workplan, methodology, stakeholder map) \n\n\t\t\tSystem Requirements Specification (Functional & technical requirements) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 0 – 4 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Prototype / Wireframes (User interface and workflow design) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 25% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 4 – 8 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Fully Developed System Report(Complete RRS platform) \n\n\t\t\tTesting & UAT (Results of pilot and adjustments) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 25% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 8 – 10 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Training Package (Manuals, guides, training sessions) \n\n\t\t\tFinal System Deployment (Live system with support) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 – 12 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Sustainability & Handover (Report (Maintenance plan, documentation) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 – 14 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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Duration of Assignment
\n\nThe assignment is expected to be completed within 3–4 months, including testing, training, and deployment. Strict time lines will apply as the project closes 31.12.2026.
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Required Qualifications of the Consultant/Team
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Firm Qualifications
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Key Experts at minimum
\n\nThe TL/PM will lead the Revenue Registration System from the architectural designs up to and including the final installation and commissioning. The TL/PM will follow-up the functional goals of the project and the strategic goals of DAS. A key capability will be able to understand business needs, challenge them and translate those into a system that fulfills those needs and to be used by the design & development specialist(s) as starting point for the actual design elaboration and implementation. The TL/PM needs to enable the delivery of the projects within the agreed constraints (with regards to scope/quality, time and budget). Potential deviations need to be tackled proactively.
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The SA/LD is responsible for defining architectural designs following the strategic goals set by DAS and its IT Management for this project. This includes assisting on working out a vision in line with new architectural trends in the market. The SA/LD must be able to find effective options to solve architectural challenges, making correct, objective trade-offs, keeping the holistic application landscape and end goal in mind. Essential is to understand business needs and translate those into an architecture that fulfills those needs and from there on will be used for the development towards the revenue registration system. The SA/LD is responsible for development of the software and therefore either takes care about the development thereof or oversees the work of a/the developer(s). The SA/LD also heads the technical direction for the Technology Roadmap and expertise in relevant technologies.
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Access cyber security risk and provide mitigation measures. Support DAS as IT Asset owners with implementation of mitigation measures. The Cyber security Risk Analyst will secure the revenue collection system by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks generated by missing or ineffective security controls within critical applications and infrastructure components. This role requires deep technical knowledge of application and system architecture, strong risk management acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively with IT system owners, architects, and developers to design and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
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Reporting and Coordination
\n\nThe Consultant will report to the Component Coordinator of the SCSD Project Component 1 and have access to the Suriname EITI Secretariat, with oversight from the Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG). Regular progress meetings will be held bi-weekly or as agreed.
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Confidentiality and Data Protection
\n\nAll data accessed or generated during the assignment shall remain the property of the Government of Suriname. The consultant must comply with national data protection laws and international cyber security standards.
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REPUBLIC SURINAME
\n\nMINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
\n\nSuriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
\n\nCONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION
\n\n\n\n
\n\n
Country: Republic of Suriname
\n\nName of Project: Suriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project
\n\nProject No.: P166187
\n\nLoan No.: IBRD Loan 8985 - SR
\n\nAssignment Title: Consulting Firm for the Development of Delfstoffen Autoriteit Suriname
\n\n(DAS) Human Resources Staff Onboarding Program
\n\nReference No.: SR-MNR-538863-CS-CQS
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The Republic of Suriname has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Suriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
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The Delfstoffen Autoriteit Suriname (DAS) is designed to become a new public legal entity set up to regulate, coordinate, and monitor mining activities in Suriname, with strong emphasis on environment, health, safety, and transparent resource governance. To operationalize DAS effectively, a structured onboarding process is needed for staff transferring from GMD, BIS, and other entities, as well as newly recruited personnel, so that they quickly understand DAS’ mandate, governance, processes, and culture.
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The objective of this assignment is to recruit a onboarding specialist consulting firm who will design, pilot, and institutionalize a complete onboarding process (policies, tools, materials, and workflows) tailored to DAS’ legal mandate, organizational structure, and operational priorities.
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The onboarding specialist will design, coordinate, and implement a structured onboarding program for DAS that aligns with the Wet Delfstoffen Autoriteit Suriname and supports rapid, compliant operationalization of the new authority
\n\n\n\n
The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest.
\n\n\n\n
A Consulting firm will be selected in accordance with the Regulations for Consultant’s qualifications based selection (CQS) described in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated July 2016, revised November 2017 and August 2018.
\n\n\n\n
The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) within MNR 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 qualification criteria are:
\n\n\n\n
(1) proven and notable experience in the field of providing support to Governments in terms of people driven change management, including design of a restructuring program taking on board all institutional, legal, regulatory and organizational requirements. Proven track record in terms of recruitment of high profiles such as top managers and heads of highly specialized technical departments requiring master profiles or higher. Experience with working in Suriname or the Caribbean Region is preferred.
\n\n(2) having delivered in the last 10 years at least 3 similar projects of similar size, scope and nature
\n\n(3) specific information and past project references in order to demonstrate the Consultant’s meets each of the criteria and the requirements as per the TOR
\n\n(4) key expert CV’s confirming the consultant team profiles as listed in the expected experience and required qualifications section of the TOR
\n\n(5) an overview of the technology (equipment, software …) that will be used during the assignment
\n\n(6) the Consultant’s ability to deploy key experts within one month following contract signature
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The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the Procurement for IPF Borrowers, issued July 2016, as revised November 2017 and August 2018 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:
\n\nBank policy requires that consultants provide professional, objective, and impartial advice and at all times hold the client’s interests paramount, without any consideration for future work, and that in providing advice they avoid conflicts with other assignments and their own corporate interests. Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interest of the Borrower. Without limitation on the generality of the foregoing, consultants shall not be hired under the circumstances set forth below:
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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.
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Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09:00 to 14:00 Suriname time (UTC – 3 hours)
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Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by close of business on Wednesday 15 April 2026.
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Ministry of Natural Resources
\n\nAttn: Mr. Clyde Griffith, Component Coordinator SCSD C1
\n\nMr. Dr. J.C. de Mirandastraat 11 -15, Paramaribo, Republic of Suriname
\n\nTel: (+597) 474666 (PIU Office) or (+597)8532104 (Component Coordinator)
\n\nFax: (+597) 475752
\n\nE-mail: clydegriffith1977@gmail.com
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REPUBLIC SURINAME
\n\nMINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
\n\nSuriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification Project
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Reference: SR-MNR-538863-CS-CQS
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Terms of Reference
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CONSULTING FIRM for DEVELOPMENT of the
\n\nDELFSTOFFEN AUTORITEIT SURINAME (DAS) HUMAN RESOURCES STAFF ONBOARDING PROGRAM
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\n\n
Introduction
\n\nThe Republic of Suriname has received a loan from the World Bank for a Suriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification (SCSD) project, which seeks to facilitate sector governance, competitiveness, and diversification in Suriname by addressing enabling environment constraints in the targeted industries of mining, agribusiness, and tourism. This will be achieved by financing technical assistance for policy, legal and regulatory reforms; capacity building of key institutions; and business development services and matching grants for SMEs and value chain development.
\n\nThe project comprises two components which will be implemented by Project Implementation Units (PIUs) at the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) (component 1) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation (MEZ) (component 2) under the guidance of a Project Coordination Committee (PCC). Each PIU will be led by a Component Coordinator responsible for the implementation of project activities under the relevant implementing ministry. A Project Coordinator will provide strategic and problem-solving guidance to both PIUs and chair the PCC.
\n\nThe focus of Component 1 implemented by the PIU at the MNR is strengthening the mining sector governance, transparency, accountability, and administration. This component focuses on supporting improvements to the legal, regulatory, and institutional framework governing mining in Suriname. The purpose is to align Suriname’s framework to international best practice, and to provide its institutions with knowledge and tools to carry out their mandated functions.
\n\nThe onboarding specialist will design, coordinate, and implement a structured onboarding program for DAS that aligns with the Wet Delfstoffen Autoriteit Suriname and supports rapid, compliant operationalization of the new authority.
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Background and Objective
\n\nThe Delfstoffen Autoriteit Suriname (DAS) is designed to become a new public legal entity set up to regulate, coordinate, and monitor mining activities in Suriname, with strong emphasis on environment, health, safety, and transparent resource governance. To operationalize DAS effectively, a structured onboarding process is needed for staff transferring from GMD, BIS, and other entities, as well as newly recruited personnel, so that they quickly understand DAS’ mandate, governance, processes, and culture.
\n\nThe objective of this assignment is to recruit aonboarding specialist consulting firm who will design, pilot, and institutionalize a complete onboarding process (policies, tools, materials, and workflows) tailored to DAS’ legal mandate, organizational structure, and operational priorities.
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Scope of Work
\n\nThe onboarding specialist consulting firm will, at minimum, perform the following tasks:
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Deliverables, Payment Schedule and Timing
\n\nThe deliverables triggering payments schedule and timing are presented in the table below:
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| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverables \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Payment Schedule \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Timing \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Inception report with refined work plan, methodology, and detailed stakeholder list. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 0 – 4 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Onboarding needs assessment report, including mapping of functions, staff categories, and onboarding gaps. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 4 – 7 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t DAS Onboarding Policy and Process Document (including workflows, RACI, \n\n\t\t\tComplete onboarding toolkit (orientation modules, presentations, handbooks, checklists, evaluation forms, mentor guides, etc.). \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 35% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 7 – 10 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Pilot onboarding program delivered for at least one intake, with short evaluation note summarizing results, lessons, and proposed adjustments. \n\n\t\t\tTraining session(s) and materials for HR and internal trainers/mentors. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 – 12 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final report summarizing the assignment, sustainability recommendations, and a proposed plan for periodic review and update of onboarding materials. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 – 14 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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All deliverables will be provided in English and Dutch in editable formats (Word, PowerPoint, Excel/PDF).
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Duration and Level of Effort
\n\nThe expected duration of the assignment is three to four (3–4) months from contract signature, with an estimated level of effort of sixty to eighty (60–80) working days, spread over two to three (2-3) experts and depending on the agreed depth of content development and number of pilot sessions. A detailed schedule with milestones (inception, draft products, pilot, training, finalization) will be agreed during the inception phase. A well structured time line will be strictly observed since the project closes 31.12.2026.
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Required Profile and Qualifications
\n\nThe specialized onboarding consulting firm shall make available two to three (2-3) experts. Each of the specialists should meet the following general requirements:
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For the Expert Team proposed, the following specific professional experience applies:
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Project Manager/Team Leader:
\n\nProven track record in terms of people driven change management, including design of a restructuring program taking on board all institutional, legal, regulatory and organizational requirements to create DAS from an organizational point of view
\n\nProven track record in terms of recruitment of high profiles such as top managers and heads of highly specialized technical departments requiring master profiles or higher
\n\nProven track record in terms of starting up from scratch or restructuring of a HR Department or larger organization including setting up basic structures like a basic organogram to be expanded over time
\n\nProven track record to translate budget lines in a policy translated in a salary grill which takes into account all the new organization’s functions and still fits the budget
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HR Specialists/Recruiters: (may be more than one to meet the timing requirements)
\n\nProven track record in terms of recruitment of middle management profiles and upperclass employees requiring bachelor degrees or equivalent and especially selected to man the top management’s assistant positions.
\n\nProven track record in accompanying emerging organizations to fit in recruited profiles at the right time, in the right position and with the necessary accompanying initiatives
\n\nProven track record in providing adequate training starting from welcome package to installment into the position including follow-up assessments and corrective initiatives where necessary
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Reporting and Coordination
\n\nThe onboarding specialist will report to the Component Coordinator of the SCSD project Component 1 or a designated DAS project manager for the operationalization process.
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A steering or guidance group with representatives of the Ministry of Natural Resources and key technical departments may be set up to validate key products and ensure alignment with DAS’ broader institutional development and change management agenda.
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About CRS
\n\nCRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our people of all faiths and Secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
\n\nJob Summary:
\n\nYou will manage, coordinate, and monitor project activities and relationships with partners and other project stakeholders to assist the achievement of the World Bank funded Sudan Community Resilience project’s objectives advancing CRS’s work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your project management skills and knowledge of the program area will ensure delivering high-quality programming and improving the impact of this project. You will be responsible for the design, implementation and monitoring of social safeguarding and Accountability action plan of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) under Environmental Social Management Framework (ESMF) in the project. You will provide overall technical and managerial support to the project in ensuring donor compliance related to social safeguarding and accountability.
\n\nRoles and Key Responsibilities:
\n\nBasic Qualifications
\n\nRequired Languages – English and Arabic (fluent spoken and written).
\n\nTravel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 70% of the time in the project locations
\n\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
\n\nPreferred Qualifications
\n\nAgency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
\n\nAgency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
\n\nAgency Leadership Competencies:
\n\nAbout CRS
\n\nCRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our people of all faiths and Secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
\n\nJob Summary:
\n\nYou will manage, coordinate, and monitor project activities and relationships with partners and other project stakeholders to assist the achievement of the WB funded Sudan Community Resilience project’s objectives advancing CRS’s work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your project management skills and knowledge of the program area will ensure delivering high-quality programming and improving the impact of this project. You will be responsible for the design, implementation and monitoring of Environmental safeguarding action plan of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) as part of Environmental Social Management Framework (ESMF) in the project. You will provide overall technical and managerial support to the project in ensuring donor compliance related to the Environmental safeguarding.
\n\nRoles and Key Responsibilities:
\n\nBasic Qualifications
\n\nRequired Languages – English and Arabic
\n\nTravel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 70 % of the time in the project locations
\n\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
\n\nPreferred Qualifications
\n\nAgency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
\n\nAgency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
\n\nAgency Leadership Competencies:
\n\nNational Recovery Program Bureau
\n\nTERMS OF REFERENCE
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Full-Time Administrative Assistant EDMP & SWaMP
\n\nIndividual Consultant
\n\nTime-based (24 months)
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Background
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Following the devastation caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, the Government of Sint Maarten embarked on a large-scale recovery and reconstruction program, based on the principle of building back better.
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Since January 2018, the World Bank is assisting the Government of Sint Maarten. A significant part of Sint Maarten’s ongoing recovery and reconstruction program is financed through a Trust Fund financed by the Netherlands, managed by the World Bank and implemented by Sint Maarten.
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To support the implementation of the Trust Fund, the Government of Sint Maarten established the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB), which serves as the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) for the Government of Sint Maarten.
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About the Emergency Debris Management Project (EDMP)
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One of NRPB’s projects is the Emergency Debris Management Project (EDMP). This project was approved on December 21, 2018, and became effective on January 31, 2019. The project finances the management of debris from the hurricanes and reconstruction activities to facilitate recovery and reduce risks. Main activities include the Improvement of debris management operations at the municipal waste disposal sites, the vessel salvaging and removal in the Simpson Bay Lagoon, Mullet Pond, and removal of debris from their shoreline, the car wrecks collection and disposal, the debris clearance and disposal and the temporary debris storage and reduction (TDSR).
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For the implementation of this project, the NRPB works closely together with relevant line-ministries, including the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) and the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA).
\n\nAbout the Wastewater Management Project (SWMP)
\n\nThe Wastewater Management Project implements a wide range of activities, in close collaboration with government counterparts and ministries, notably Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (hereinafter referred to as “VROMI”.
\n\nThe project consists of the improvement of the coverage and performance of the wastewater system in Sint Maarten. This will be done through the expansion of the existing sewerage network to enable the connection for residents and commercial enterprises, the rehabilitation of critical parts of the existing sewage system to improve its climate resilience and operational efficiency and the improvement of the wastewater treatment plant.
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Role of the Administrative Assistant
\n\nThe Project Assistant (hereinafter referred to as “The Assistant”) will provide administrative support to the Project Manager and technical teams. The Assistant will be responsible for administrative tasks and related services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization’s Emergency Debris Management Project (EDMP) and Sint Maarten Wastewater management Project (SWAMP).
\n\nKey Duties and Responsibilities
\n\nUnder the direction of the EDMP/SWAMP Project Manager of the NRPB, the Assistant is expected to perform the following tasks:
\n\n· Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of project documents, including but not limited to, contracts, invoices, payment certificates and advices.
\n\n· Assist in the preparation of project related documents such as reports, presentations, official letters, and other documents by formatting, proofreading, and editing content as required.
\n\n· Coordinate organization for events and meetings, workshops, training sessions, stakeholder consultations, field visits etc.: preparation of agendas, invitations, logistical arrangements, quotations, room reservations, transport, communications, etc. through Support Department
\n\n· Support the preparation and submission of project progress reports, minutes, and related correspondence.
\n\n· Record and distribute minutes of meetings and follow up on agreed actions.
\n\n· Assist in compiling data and supporting evidence for project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities.
\n\n· Provide logistical and administrative support during supervision missions, workshops and audits.
\n\n· Develop, monitor and maintain a document registry for both projects
\n\n· Develop and maintain the so called “Vault” for both projects
\n\n· Performs periodic audits of files and records in the SharePoint of the respective projects, to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
\n\n· In general, perform other tasks assigned by the Project Manager and the other Project team members.
\n\nContractual Arrangements. Duration of the Assignment and Performance
\n\nA time-based contract is expected to be signed.
\n\nThe start date of the contract will be April 2026 or soon thereafter. The contract duration will be 24 months2, with the possibility of extension depending on approval of project extension and satisfactory performance. The successful Candidate is expected to work full time in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten unless work requires for domestic or overseas travel. The success of the Administrative Assistant will be judged by the EDMP/SWaMP Project Manager, based on the performance of the consultant.
\n\nThe Assistant is expected to perform the above-mentioned tasks on an ongoing basis during the term of his/her assignment.
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Qualification requirements
\n\nMinimum Requirements
\n\n· Bachelor’s degree in any relevant or related field.
\n\n· Minimum of two (2) years of experience in project or program support, preferably within a donor-funded or project implementation environment.
\n\n· Proven experience in organizing meetings, logistics coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
\n\n· Proven experience with administrative processes, reporting, and documentation management.
\n\nPreferred Experience and skills
\n\n· Familiarity with World Bank or other multilateral development partner procedures will be considered an advantage
\n\n· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
\n\n· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations/documents with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
\n\n· Excellent organizational and coordination skills with keen attention to detail.
\n\n· Experience in public administration will be considered an advantage.
\n\n· Knowledge of Sint Maarten Government is an advantage.
\n\n· Experience in drafting internal communications, event planning and organization and archiving.
\n\n· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
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Strategic Competencies – brief description
\n\nNRPB as an organization is committed not only to WHAT we must achieve but also to HOW we are going to reach our objectives. Therefore, for this position we are looking for a profile that displays the following competencies:
\n\nProfessional Acumen - Beginner Level
\n\n· Solicits input in gathering data that helps identify and differentiate the symptoms and root causes of defined problems.
\n\n· Performs tasks according to quality and output standards.
\n\n· Solves problems and escalates issues with suggestions for further investigation and options for consideration as required.
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Looking at the bigger picture – Strategic outlook – Beginner Level
\n\n· Aligns current work and activities with the NRPB’s strategic goals.
\n\n· Acts on and implements strategies and policies in accordance with the NRPB’s strategic goals.
\n\n· Comprehends operational and organizational goals and direction.
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Leading myself and the others – Beginner Level
\n\n· Listens actively to identify potential challenges or solutions.
\n\n· Demonstrates adaptability, flexibility, and initiative.
\n\n· Serves as a team member for passing down projects.
\n\n· Demonstrates self-control and recognizes own pressure points.
\n\n· Acknowledges need for and seeks out the appropriate training and/or coaching.
\n\n· Volunteers to undertake tasks that stretch abilities.
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Respect for diversity - Intermediate level
\n\n· Treats all individuals with respect.
\n\n· Responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same.
\n\n· Shows flexibility in changing the styles when faced with multiple dimensions of culture to be effective across cultural contexts.
\n\n· Understands multiple cultural frameworks, values, and norms.
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Successful Communication – Intermediate level
\n\n· Explains issues clearly and succinctly.
\n\n· Writes clearly and succinctly in standard communication settings and styles.
\n\n· Can clearly identify the subject and state the purpose of the communication.
\n\n· Communicates with impact as well as with empathy.
\n\n· Remains calm when dealing with conflicts; shows empathy.
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Relationship Building. Consultation and Collaboration – Intermediate level
\n\n· Shares information and readily determines to whom to go for relevant information.
\n\n· Seeks assistance and feedback in the problem-solving process.
\n\n· Fosters teamwork
\n\n· Initiate collaboration on projects or methods of operating
\n\n· Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first.
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Courage and Integrity – Intermediate level
\n\n· Maintains general knowledge of ethics, laws, regulations, standards that may impact the organization.
\n\n· Reinforces difficult decisions that align with the organizational strategies and goals.
\n\n· Enforces policies consistently.
\n\n· Influences others to behave in an ethical manner.
\n\n· Takes immediate action regarding reports of unethical behaviors or conflict of interest.
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How to Apply?
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Interested persons can send their CV by email ONLY to the email address stated below. In the subject line, clearly state the position in the title of this ToR.
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Before you proceed to apply, please consider the following requirements:
\n\n· Upon selection for an interview, applicants will be requested to produce evidence of the educational and professional qualifications pertaining to the minimum requirements. References may be asked for.
\n\n· Applicants may also be subject to satisfactory background checks.
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Applicants should ensure that their CV is received Wednesday March 25, 2026 at 2300 AST. Any CV coming in after this date and time may not be considered.
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National Recovery Program Bureau jobopportunity@nrpbsxm.org
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The CV should clearly show the relevant experience and competencies outlined in the terms of reference above.
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\n\nTERMS OF REFERENCE
\n\n\n\n
Full-Time Administrative Assistant EDMP & SWaMP
\n\nIndividual Consultant
\n\nTime-based (24 months)
\n\n\n\n
Background
\n\n\n\n
Following the devastation caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, the Government of Sint Maarten embarked on a large-scale recovery and reconstruction program, based on the principle of building back better.
\n\n\n\n
Since January 2018, the World Bank is assisting the Government of Sint Maarten. A significant part of Sint Maarten’s ongoing recovery and reconstruction program is financed through a Trust Fund financed by the Netherlands, managed by the World Bank and implemented by Sint Maarten.
\n\n\n\n
To support the implementation of the Trust Fund, the Government of Sint Maarten established the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB), which serves as the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) for the Government of Sint Maarten.
\n\n\n\n
About the Emergency Debris Management Project (EDMP)
\n\n\n\n
One of NRPB’s projects is the Emergency Debris Management Project (EDMP). This project was approved on December 21, 2018, and became effective on January 31, 2019. The project finances the management of debris from the hurricanes and reconstruction activities to facilitate recovery and reduce risks. Main activities include the Improvement of debris management operations at the municipal waste disposal sites, the vessel salvaging and removal in the Simpson Bay Lagoon, Mullet Pond, and removal of debris from their shoreline, the car wrecks collection and disposal, the debris clearance and disposal and the temporary debris storage and reduction (TDSR).
\n\n\n\n
For the implementation of this project, the NRPB works closely together with relevant line-ministries, including the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) and the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA).
\n\nAbout the Wastewater Management Project (SWMP)
\n\nThe Wastewater Management Project implements a wide range of activities, in close collaboration with government counterparts and ministries, notably Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (hereinafter referred to as “VROMI”.
\n\nThe project consists of the improvement of the coverage and performance of the wastewater system in Sint Maarten. This will be done through the expansion of the existing sewerage network to enable the connection for residents and commercial enterprises, the rehabilitation of critical parts of the existing sewage system to improve its climate resilience and operational efficiency and the improvement of the wastewater treatment plant.
\n\n\n\n
Role of the Administrative Assistant
\n\nThe Project Assistant (hereinafter referred to as “The Assistant”) will provide administrative support to the Project Manager and technical teams. The Assistant will be responsible for administrative tasks and related services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization’s Emergency Debris Management Project (EDMP) and Sint Maarten Wastewater management Project (SWAMP).
\n\nKey Duties and Responsibilities
\n\nUnder the direction of the EDMP/SWAMP Project Manager of the NRPB, the Assistant is expected to perform the following tasks:
\n\n· Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of project documents, including but not limited to, contracts, invoices, payment certificates and advices.
\n\n· Assist in the preparation of project related documents such as reports, presentations, official letters, and other documents by formatting, proofreading, and editing content as required.
\n\n· Coordinate organization for events and meetings, workshops, training sessions, stakeholder consultations, field visits etc.: preparation of agendas, invitations, logistical arrangements, quotations, room reservations, transport, communications, etc. through Support Department
\n\n· Support the preparation and submission of project progress reports, minutes, and related correspondence.
\n\n· Record and distribute minutes of meetings and follow up on agreed actions.
\n\n· Assist in compiling data and supporting evidence for project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities.
\n\n· Provide logistical and administrative support during supervision missions, workshops and audits.
\n\n· Develop, monitor and maintain a document registry for both projects
\n\n· Develop and maintain the so called “Vault” for both projects
\n\n· Performs periodic audits of files and records in the SharePoint of the respective projects, to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
\n\n· In general, perform other tasks assigned by the Project Manager and the other Project team members.
\n\nContractual Arrangements. Duration of the Assignment and Performance
\n\nA time-based contract is expected to be signed.
\n\nThe start date of the contract will be April 2026 or soon thereafter. The contract duration will be 24 months2, with the possibility of extension depending on approval of project extension and satisfactory performance. The successful Candidate is expected to work full time in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten unless work requires for domestic or overseas travel. The success of the Administrative Assistant will be judged by the EDMP/SWaMP Project Manager, based on the performance of the consultant.
\n\nThe Assistant is expected to perform the above-mentioned tasks on an ongoing basis during the term of his/her assignment.
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Qualification requirements
\n\nMinimum Requirements
\n\n· Bachelor’s degree in any relevant or related field.
\n\n· Minimum of two (2) years of experience in project or program support, preferably within a donor-funded or project implementation environment.
\n\n· Proven experience in organizing meetings, logistics coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
\n\n· Proven experience with administrative processes, reporting, and documentation management.
\n\nPreferred Experience and skills
\n\n· Familiarity with World Bank or other multilateral development partner procedures will be considered an advantage
\n\n· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
\n\n· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations/documents with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
\n\n· Excellent organizational and coordination skills with keen attention to detail.
\n\n· Experience in public administration will be considered an advantage.
\n\n· Knowledge of Sint Maarten Government is an advantage.
\n\n· Experience in drafting internal communications, event planning and organization and archiving.
\n\n· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
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Strategic Competencies – brief description
\n\nNRPB as an organization is committed not only to WHAT we must achieve but also to HOW we are going to reach our objectives. Therefore, for this position we are looking for a profile that displays the following competencies:
\n\nProfessional Acumen - Beginner Level
\n\n· Solicits input in gathering data that helps identify and differentiate the symptoms and root causes of defined problems.
\n\n· Performs tasks according to quality and output standards.
\n\n· Solves problems and escalates issues with suggestions for further investigation and options for consideration as required.
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Looking at the bigger picture – Strategic outlook – Beginner Level
\n\n· Aligns current work and activities with the NRPB’s strategic goals.
\n\n· Acts on and implements strategies and policies in accordance with the NRPB’s strategic goals.
\n\n· Comprehends operational and organizational goals and direction.
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Leading myself and the others – Beginner Level
\n\n· Listens actively to identify potential challenges or solutions.
\n\n· Demonstrates adaptability, flexibility, and initiative.
\n\n· Serves as a team member for passing down projects.
\n\n· Demonstrates self-control and recognizes own pressure points.
\n\n· Acknowledges need for and seeks out the appropriate training and/or coaching.
\n\n· Volunteers to undertake tasks that stretch abilities.
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Respect for diversity - Intermediate level
\n\n· Treats all individuals with respect.
\n\n· Responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same.
\n\n· Shows flexibility in changing the styles when faced with multiple dimensions of culture to be effective across cultural contexts.
\n\n· Understands multiple cultural frameworks, values, and norms.
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Successful Communication – Intermediate level
\n\n· Explains issues clearly and succinctly.
\n\n· Writes clearly and succinctly in standard communication settings and styles.
\n\n· Can clearly identify the subject and state the purpose of the communication.
\n\n· Communicates with impact as well as with empathy.
\n\n· Remains calm when dealing with conflicts; shows empathy.
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Relationship Building. Consultation and Collaboration – Intermediate level
\n\n· Shares information and readily determines to whom to go for relevant information.
\n\n· Seeks assistance and feedback in the problem-solving process.
\n\n· Fosters teamwork
\n\n· Initiate collaboration on projects or methods of operating
\n\n· Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first.
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Courage and Integrity – Intermediate level
\n\n· Maintains general knowledge of ethics, laws, regulations, standards that may impact the organization.
\n\n· Reinforces difficult decisions that align with the organizational strategies and goals.
\n\n· Enforces policies consistently.
\n\n· Influences others to behave in an ethical manner.
\n\n· Takes immediate action regarding reports of unethical behaviors or conflict of interest.
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How to Apply?
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Interested persons can send their CV by email ONLY to the email address stated below. In the subject line, clearly state the position in the title of this ToR.
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Before you proceed to apply, please consider the following requirements:
\n\n· Upon selection for an interview, applicants will be requested to produce evidence of the educational and professional qualifications pertaining to the minimum requirements. References may be asked for.
\n\n· Applicants may also be subject to satisfactory background checks.
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Applicants should ensure that their CV is received Wednesday March 25, 2026 at 2300 AST. Any CV coming in after this date and time may not be considered.
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National Recovery Program Bureau jobopportunity@nrpbsxm.org
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The CV should clearly show the relevant experience and competencies outlined in the terms of reference above.
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CONSULTING SERVICES: DEVELOPING THE TRAINING CURRICULA AND MATERIALS, AND IMPLEMENTING THE TRAINING THE TRAINER’S PROGRAM IN THE FIELD OF INSPECTIONS
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REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
\n\nMICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES COMPETITIVENESS PROJECT
\n\nSector: General industry and trade sector
\n\nIDA Credit No. 71740
\n\nIBRD Loan No. 94230
\n\nProject ID No. P177895
\n\nReference No. MD-CEP-537241-CS-CQS
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The Republic of Moldova has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Competitiveness Project (MSME) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
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The consulting services (“the Services”) include assistance to the Government of Moldova in designing a training curricula, training materials and to build local training capacity, so as to support the reform by ensuring that inspectors (both existing and newly recruited) have a common foundation of knowledge and competences that match the needs of a modern, compliance-focused, risk-based inspections, and a common culture that supports and enables the transformation of the overall control system.
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The assignment will be performed in the period April – December 2026.
\n\nThe Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached to this request for expressions of interest.
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The Project Implementation Unit of the MSME Competitiveness Project now invites eligible local 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 (required qualifications and experience of the firm, but not individual experts’ bio data).
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This assignment will require a local consulting firm, or a consortium of such firms enhanced with foreign experts and inspector(s) from authorities who have demonstrated experience with a proven track record in the field of the assignment, which:
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The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the „Consultant’s Qualification-based Selection” method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
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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.
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The Expression of Interest shall clearly state the name of the Consultant (individual Firm, Joint Venture or sub-consultancy). The Consultant shall provide relevant references (assignment name, Client, time frame, the role of the firm (main Consultant/Partner in JV/sub-consultant, contract amount, tasks performed etc.) to confirm its experience and qualifications.
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Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours.
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Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by March 25, 2026, COB.
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Project Implementation Unit of the MSME Competitiveness Project
\n\n180, Stefan cel Mare Ave., office 815, MD-2004, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
\n\nTel: + 373 22 296-723
\n\ne-mail: piu@mded.gov.md
\n\nweb: www.uipac.md
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E-mail for submission of the clarifications: piu@mded.gov.md
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E-mail for submission of the EoIs: procurementmgf@gmail.com
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Only the notification of EoI submission must be sent to piu@mded.gov.md
\nTerms of Reference
Consultancy assignment - “Developing the training curricula and materials, and implementing the training the trainer’s program in the field of inspections”
\n\n(MSME Competitiveness Project)
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A. Introduction
\n\nThe Government of the Republic of Moldova (GoM) is pursuing a policy agenda to support export-led economic growth. In this regard, an improved business environment is essential to foster sustainable private sector growth. Significant regulatory and institutional weaknesses in the business environment have been identified by the recently conducted Investment Climate Assessment as major obstacles to the private sector’s ability to perform efficiently and grow, and they also negatively affect investor confidence. The presence of cumbersome regulations undermines the competitiveness of private Moldovan enterprises and prevents increased investment by increasing the cost of doing business, and ultimately providing fertile ground for corruption, favoritism, and the informal economy.
\n\nThe World Bank has been supporting the Government in its competitiveness and reform efforts through the CEP II project, which have resulted in approximately $215 million in new exports, more than 1,000 jobs, an estimated $15 million in savings to the private sector associated with the implementation of the electronic one-stop-shop for permits, as well as other reforms.
\n\nIn order to sustain the results of the CEP II and other programs implemented and to support the continued implementation of reforms to improve business environment and facilitate export promotion, GoM is currently implementing a new project, the Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises (MSME) Competitiveness Project, which takes a more comprehensive approach to business competitiveness with funding from the International Development Association and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
\n\nSupervision of business activities through an inspections system is a key component of a government’s regulatory apparatus. Effective and efficient supervision ensures public policy objectives, such as consumer protection and food safety, are achieved with minimum burdens on businesses. A country’s inspections system comprises all laws and regulations, institutions, strategies, operational tools, human resources, and digital solutions that support realization of its objectives. In many economies, businesses complain about the insufficient technical expertise of inspectors, lack of coordination, overlap or duplication of inspection-related activities, insufficiently transparent and predictable processes, and at times even harassment and corruption. If not properly managed, inspections become burdens on the private sector and are ineffective at achieving regulatory objectives. Moreover, inefficient or unfair inspections can create an uneven playing field. When similar businesses receive different treatment, the business receiving less favorable treatment is hampered in its ability to compete and grow.
\n\nB. Project Description
\n\nThe MSME’s project development objectives (PDO) are: (i) to reduce the regulatory burden, increase access to finance, increase the export competitiveness of Moldovan enterprises, and (ii) in case of an Eligible Crisis or Emergency, to respond promptly and effectively to it.
\n\nThe PDO will be achieved through a set of activities that aim to: (a) digitize government-to-business services and inspections, streamline permits, and enhance national quality infrastructure to reduce the regulatory burden enterprises face; (b) support access to finance for enterprises through credit guarantees and enhance the capacity of the Credit Guarantee Fund (CGF), and (c) support the development of MSMEs and enhance their export competitiveness; d) support project management; e) support the government's response in case of an emergency.
\n\nThe project consists of the following components:
\n\nComponent 1 – Regulatory reform and Digitization. This component supports GoM in reducing the regulatory burden on businesses by further digitization both at the national and local levels, enhancing and digitizing inspection services, improving interoperability and integrated service delivery for businesses, improving the National Quality Infrastructure System, activities linked with scaling up digitization of Government-to-Business (G2B) services, enhancing and digitizing inspection services, improving interoperability and integrated service delivery for enterprises, as well as simplifying the regulatory environment to reduce regulatory burden.
\n\nComponent 2 – Access to Finance. This component aims to support the CGF under the Organization for Entrepreneurial Development[1] (hereinafter ODA) in providing financial guarantees to MSMEs, to deliver more effective programs and assistance that have positive spillovers for the growth of MSMEs and export-oriented sectors to expand the business, enter new markets, start new export activities, and introduce new technologies needed for productivity gains.
\n\nComponent 3 – MSME Development and Export Competitiveness, focusing on supporting firms through matching grants, export readiness, supplier linkages, and export promotion programs. The objectives of this component are linked with GoM’s goals of simplifying the rules for MSME operation, supporting business establishment, growth and internationalization, enabling more efficient support programs for MSMEs, as well as facilitating the inflow of investments.
\n\nComponent 4 – Contingency Emergency Response (CERC). This is an unfunded contingency component that can be activated in case of a relevant emergency event. Following an eligible crisis or emergency, the Borrower may request the World Bank to reallocate Project funds to support an emergency response. Once triggered, this component will be drawn from the uncommitted loan resources under the Project to address the emergency.
\n\nThe project implementation is delegated to the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), an autonomous legal entity established by the Government. The PIU will act as the “Client” for the proposed assignment and will handle contract signing and processing the payments. The contract will be implemented in collaboration with the State Control Supervision (SCS) department within the State Chancellery as Beneficiary of the assignment.
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C. Background to the assignment
\n\nThe necessity for the implementation of this assignment comes from the fact that there is insufficient institutional and staff capacity among public authorities empowered with control functions and of the State Control Supervision department at the moment, particularly theoretical and practical aspects as regards to:
\n\n(iii) Understanding of specific guidelines and rules to properly implement and use new tools for inspections, applying risk-focused and outcomes-based principles, specifically:
\n\nIndeed, there is a challenge in terms of smooth implementation of reform principles and relevant legislation, and harmonization of the internal rules and procedures applied by the inspectorates empowered with control functions.
\n\nIn order to eliminate the gap between reform objectives and practice, the MSME project should develop sustainable local training capacities by training the local trainers and building training capacities in national institutions such as universities, for instance. It is envisaged that a local higher education institution, such as the Academy of Public Administration or similar, may be considered as a future training provider to develop the course and to deliver it to the government officials and other stakeholders upon successful piloting and validation of the current program.
\n\nWithin this framework and due to the necessity to strengthen the institutional, human and operational capacities of public authorities empowered with control functions, which requires filling the capacity gap within key inspectorates to follow best practice and requires building sustainable training curricula for current and future civil servants, the Government is seeking the services of an experienced Consultant to assist in achieving the mentioned objectives.
\n\nD. Goal, objectives and approach of the Assignment
\n\nThe overall goal of the assignment is to assist the Government of Moldova in designing a training curricula, training materials and to build local training capacity, so as to support the reform by ensuring that inspectors (both existing and newly recruited) have a common foundation of knowledge and competences that match the needs of a modern, compliance-focused, risk-based inspections, and a common culture that supports and enables the transformation of the overall control system.
\n\nThe main objectives of the current assignment are the following:
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During the implementation of the assignment, specifically while designing the approach, delivery methods and materials, the Consultant shall follow the existing best practices and main principles reflected, but not limited to, in the World Bank Group Inspection Publications and Toolkits, (as example refer to reference below) [2] and shall consider other important aspects as follows:
\n\nE. Tasks to be performed by the Consultant (Scope of Work)
\n\nThe Consultant will be in charge of identifying detailed training needs/ topics, based on the current ToRs (and including any additional needs identified, as applicable), for the existing and newly recruited inspectors, which will serve as a basis for the elaboration of the courses curricula and training materials to be delivered. The Consultant will be also in charge of delivering training to the staff at the State Chancellery, as well as building training capacities through demonstrative course delivery and support and guidance to identified local trainers.
\n\nThe scope of work is built around the following pillars to be reflected in the curricula and training materials:
\n\nDuring the preparatory phase, with the support of the World Bank CJET Project, in coordination with the Sate Chancellery SCS department, a thorough assessment of inspectors’ training needs has been conducted. The assessment identified a list of topics (refer to Annex 1), which shall be considered by the Consultant while developing the training curricula and materials.
\n\nOver the period of the contract the Consultant will perform the following Tasks:
\n\nIt is expected that the Consultant will base its activities, inter alia, on Law no. 131/2012 on State Control, Government Decree No. 355/2020 on approving the methodology for establishing objectives and performance indicators of state control bodies.
\n\nG. Period of the Assignment and Reporting Lines
\n\nThe assignment is expected to be implemented in the period April-December 2026. The Consultant shall coordinate the reports/deliverables with the State Chancellery and PIU for MSME Project. The payments will be made by PIU based on the reports approved by the State Chancellery.
\n\nG. Reporting and Deliverables
\n\nWithin the time frame of this assignment, the Consultant will be expected to develop the following deliverables:
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Under Task I
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Under Task II
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Under Task III
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The State Chancellery will review and comment on the deliverables developed by the Consultant. Normally, it will not take more than 10 working days for the State Chancellery to review and comment on the reports.
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The Consultant will be expected to submit the following reports:
\n\n1st Progress Report to be presented within one month after commencing the assignment following the receipt of the State Chancellery comments to the report. This report will include as component parts deliverables foreseen under Task I of the ToR.
\n\n2nd Progress Report to be presented within five months after commencing the assignment following the receipt of the State Chancellery comments to the report. This report will include as component parts deliverables foreseen under Task II of the ToR.
\n\n3rd Progress Report to be presented within eight months after commencing the assignment following the receipt of the State Chancellery comments to the report. This report will include as component parts deliverables foreseen under Task III of the ToR.
\n\nAll deliverables and reports will be provided electronically and in hard copies (if required). The languages of the deliverables and reports shall be Romanian and English.
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H. Requirements for the assignment and Consultant’ qualification
\n\nThis assignment will require a local consulting firm, or a consortium of such firms enhanced with foreign experts and inspector(s) from authorities who have demonstrated experience with a proven track record in the field of the assignment.
\n\nThe Consultant shall furnish documentary evidence to demonstrate that it meets the following experience requirements:
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I. Terms of payment
\n\nThe Contract will be the Standard Lump-sum contract in accordance with World Bank standards. Payments will be made as follows:
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ANNEX 1. Identified training topics
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| \n\t\t\t Purpose of regulation: achieving effective positive results for the common good | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Role of inspections in regulatory system: ensure the outcomes are achieved | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Inspector’s role in maximizing regulatory outcomes | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Common conceptions of regulation, inspections, and inspectors – why is the proper role not “check whether rules are respected and punish if they are not”? | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t The Law (in general, in the meaning of “all legislation”) is essential for the inspector of course – both as the framework of his/her work, and as his/her instrument: | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Key components of applicable legislation for inspectors: | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Understanding the purpose of legislation: what the legislation is adopted to do should guide our interpretation of it and the way we make enforcement decisions \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Dealing with conflicting legal requirements | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t Understanding risk | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Assessing risks | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Selecting the right intervention to address risks | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Risk-based tools: risk-based targeting, checklists, responsive enforcement, risk-based complaints management | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D. Practical applications: working with inspections legislation and the State Register of inspections to reduce risks and achieve better outcomes \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Using the State Register to improve targeting and preparation of inspections: availability of data, information from other inspection bodies \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Using inspections legislation to foster collaborative relationships with businesses who show that they are ready to improve | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Group work on case studies | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t Gradual transformation: understanding strategic planning – it is about acknowledging limitations of what can be achieved and defining realistic, achievable targets | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Risk-based: identify key risks, assess, prioritize, define intervention choice etc. | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Performance assessment: are we reaching the outcomes? | \n\t\t
[1] Public institution under the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization with the mission to support the development of the entrepreneurial environment, including small and medium enterprises.
\n\n[2] Source: The World Bank Group “Approaches-to-Integrated-Inspections-Reforms”
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
\n\n(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
\n\nUKRAINE
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Country: Ukraine
\n\nProject: «Lifting Education Access and Resilience in times of Need in Ukraine Program»
\n\nLoan №: 9238-UA
\n\nProject №: P171050
\n\nAssignment Title: Consulting services for the development and implementation of a nationwide communication initiative aimed at increasing student engagement and societal recognition of STEM programs in higher education institutions
\n\nContract Package ID: № MOES-C1-COM-07
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Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the World Bank) have signed Loan Agreement No. 9238-UA of US$200 million for the Project " Ukraine Improving Higher Education for Results Project " (hereinafter referred to as the Project). The Project is implemented in Ukraine by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MoES) with the support of the World Bank Group. The Project implementation period is 2021-2026.
\n\nThe Project Development Objective (PDO) is to improve efficiency, conditions for quality, and transparency in the higher education system of Ukraine.
\n\nThe Ministry of Education and Science, together with the World Bank and other partners, is working to increase STEM capacity in schools, TVETs, and higher education institutions. Yet, a targeted communication campaign is urgently needed to raise awareness about STEM’s broad importance, emphasizing the empowerment and inclusion of girls and young women in STEM, while addressing both male and female students, to foster a diverse and innovative future workforce.
\n\nThe Ministry of Education and Science intends to use part of the proceeds for consulting services, for which this REoI has been issued.
\n\nConsulting services (hereinafter referred to as "Services") include: development and implementation of a nationwide communication initiative aimed at increasing student engagement and societal recognition of STEM programs in higher education institutions.
\n\nThe Services are expected for a period of 8 months since a date of contract signing.
\n\nDetailed information regarding the provision of the specified Services is provided in the Terms of Reference (hereinafter referred to as "TOR"), which is attached.
\n\nThe Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (hereinafter referred to as the "Client") invites qualified consulting companies (hereinafter referred to as "Consultants") to express their interest in providing the specified Services. Interested Consultants must provide information that confirms their qualifications and experience required to perform the Services.
\n\nThe evaluation of the expressions of interest provided by the Consultants will be carried out based on the following criteria:
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General Requirements
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Financial Stability Requirements
\n\nRelevant Experience in Nationwide communication/media campaigns
\n\nConsultants must submit documentation for at least three such approved nationwide campaigns, including short case descriptions (objectives, target groups, main channels, duration, KPIs and achieved results) and evidence (e.g. links, screenshots, summary reports).
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Evidence-based communication campaigns
\n\nDemonstrated experience in designing and delivering communication or social marketing campaigns that are explicitly based on research and monitored through follow-up measurements.
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Multi-stakeholder management
\n\nDemonstrated ability to design and deliver campaigns in multi-stakeholder environments, involving government bodies, educational institutions, private sector partners, media and/or civil society organisations.
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Experience with international and public-sector clients (mandatory)
\n\nExperience working with international organisations, donor-funded programmes, or government institutions in Ukraine or comparable contexts.
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Thematic experience (advantageous)
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References (mandatory)
\n\nA minimum of five (5) reference letters from previous clients, preferably including:
\n\nRecognised excellence and awards (advantageous)
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Human Resources
\n\nThe Consultant shall ensure the participation of appropriately qualified experts (at the stage of evaluating the submitted expressions of interest, the qualifications and experience of key experts will not be assessed. Only the Consultant with the highest rating, determined in accordance with the established criteria for evaluating the Consultant’s qualifications, will be required to confirm the qualifications and experience of key experts).
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The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, items 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of The World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers[1], dated September 2023 with amendments of February 2025[2] (hereinafter referred to as the "Procurement Regulations"), which contains the World Bank's policy regarding conflict of interest.
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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.
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Selection of a Consultant will be performed in accordance with Consultant’s Qualification-based Selection (CQS) method following World Bank’s Consultants Guidelines.
\n\nFurther information may be obtained at the address below.
\n\nExpressions of interest must be submitted in Ukrainian or English via email to the address: kateryna.kovtun@mon.gov.ua Cc: serhiy.artemenko@uiherp.org; by 4:00 PM Kyiv time on March 13, 2026.[3]
\n\nExpressions of interest to be clearly marked: " MOES-C1-COM-07: Expression of Interest".
\n\nConsultants should provide not only information demonstrating their compliance with the Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements, but also information that meets the specific requirements of the assignment and will be considered an advantage. The Consultant rating will be based on compliance with these latter requirements. The Consultant with the highest rating, determined according to the established criteria for evaluating the Consultant’s qualifications, will be invited to submit a technical and financial proposal.
\n\nInformation on the Consultant’s experience provided by the Consultants must be documented (copies of contracts or parts thereof, and acceptance certificates for services provided; additionally, client references may be submitted, describing the specifics of the completed assignment).
\n\nInterested Consultants are additionally advised to pay attention to the following aspects when preparing their information:
\n\nConsultants who have submitted an EOI should not submit any documents or information after the deadline for EOI submission, except for providing documents and/or information requested by the Employer for clarification or explanation of the submitted EOI. Any exchange of information between the Employer and Consultants must be in writing via the official email addresses specified in this announcement.
\n\nLIST OF ATTACHED DOCUMENTS
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[1] https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/6c0602876d68949e80820507d90a14ed-0290012023/original/Procurement-Regulations-September-2023.pdf
\n\n[2] https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/20fb60f35ce8f2b52bb205da13c4df79-0290012023/original/Revisions-of-the-Procurement-Regulations-September-2023.pdf
\n\n[3] Consultants are advised to ensure that their submission has been delivered to the recipient
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
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Consulting services for the
\n\nDevelopment and implementation of a nationwide communication initiative aimed at increasing student engagement and societal recognition of STEM programs in higher education institutions
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Contract No. MOES-C1-COM-07
\n\nWorld Bank Project ID No.: P171050, Loan Number: 9238-UA
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List of acronyms and abbreviations
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ASC: Administrative Service Centre
\n CERC: Contingent Emergency Response Component
\n CMS: Content Management System
\n COVID-19: Coronavirus Disease 2019
\n CTR: Click-Through Rate
\n GA4: Google Analytics 4
\n GRM: Grievance Redress Mechanism
\n HEI: Higher Education Institution
\n IP: Intellectual Property
\n KPI: Key Performance Indicator
\n KV: Key Visual
\n M&E: Monitoring and Evaluation
\n MEL: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
\n MoES: Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
\n OOH: Out-of-Home (advertising)
\n PBC: Performance-Based Condition
\n PDF: Portable Document Format
\n POSM: Point-of-Sale Materials
\n PR: Public Relations
\n Q&A: Question and Answer
\n SM: Social Media
\n STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
\n TV: Television
\n VET/PPHE: Vocational Education and Training / Professional Pre-higher Education
\n UIHERP: Ukraine: Improving Higher Education for Results Project
\n US$: United States Dollar
\n Word: Microsoft Word Document Format
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Development and implementation of National Communication initiative
\n\naimed at increasing student engagement and societal recognition of STEM programs in higher education institutions.
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I. BACKGROUND
\n\nUkraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the World Bank) have signed Loan Agreement No. 9238-UA of US$200 million for the Project " Ukraine Improving Higher Education for Results Project " (hereinafter referred to as the Project). The Project is implemented in Ukraine by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MoES) with the support of the World Bank Group. The Project implementation period is 2021-2026.
\n\nThe Project Development Objective (PDO) is to improve efficiency, conditions for quality, and transparency in the higher education system of Ukraine.
\n\nThe Project includes six Parts:
\n\nThe Project supports two categories of expenditures: (i) traditional investments in goods, works, and services, for which disbursements are made against eligible expenditures, and (ii) defined performance-based conditions (PBCs), for which disbursements are also made against eligible expenditures conditional on the achievement of the PBCs as defined in the Loan Agreement and Project Operational Manual.
\n\nIn the modern context, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education is increasingly seen as an integrated, interdisciplinary approach that equips learners with critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation skills essential for tackling complex global challenges and promoting sustainable development. Technological advances are vital to Ukraine’s recovery and long-term competitiveness, driving innovation in AI, digital infrastructure, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, and data-driven governance. However, recent enrolment patterns confirm that interest in STEM fields remains low and uneven, with many students still opting for more familiar or traditionally “safe” study choices. This trend is particularly visible among girls and young women, who often face persistent stereotypes, lack of visible role models and limited encouragement to consider STEM as a realistic option. As a result, they continue to be significantly underrepresented in most priority STEM disciplines, despite the growing demand for diverse talent in these areas.
\n\nAddressing this requires coordinated efforts to inspire and support the next generation of STEM professionals through enhanced education programs, capacity building, industry partnerships, and national policies prioritizing technological progress and workforce development. Equally important tool is the integration of scientific research and innovation into higher education. Bridging academic learning with applied research and entrepreneurial ecosystems ensures that students are not only equipped with theoretical knowledge but also immersed in real-world problem solving and innovation processes. Strengthening STEM education is crucial for Ukraine’s economic rebuilding.
\n\nSTEM fields in Ukraine receive substantial state support through various measures, such as the allocation of state-funded places in universities and higher government grants for self-funded students. However, these fields remain less popular among students compared to majors such as business, management, and social sciences. Several factors contribute to this lower popularity. Many students and parents are not fully aware of how STEM skills translate into concrete, in-demand jobs in the Ukrainian and global labour markets, or how critical they are for the country’s future economy, recovery and competitiveness. STEM is still often perceived as “too difficult”, abstract or relevant only for exceptionally gifted students, while non-STEM majors are seen as safer and more familiar choices. Career guidance in schools and VET/PPHE institutions frequently focuses on traditional professions, and information about new STEM-related roles in digital, green, security and high-tech sectors remains fragmented and inaccessible. Long-standing stereotypes about who “belongs” in STEM – including gendered expectations – further discourage a broad range of young people from considering these pathways. As a result, even though STEM specialities are central to Ukraine’s technological sovereignty and long-term growth, they are not yet perceived by many prospective students as attractive, attainable options for their own future.
\n\nThe Ministry of Education and Science, together with the World Bank and other partners, is working to increase STEM capacity in schools, VETs/PPHEs, and higher education institutions. Yet, a targeted communication campaign is urgently needed to raise awareness about STEM’s broad importance, emphasizing the empowerment and inclusion of girls and young women in STEM, while addressing both male and female students, to foster a diverse and innovative future workforce.
\n\nThe campaign is expected to build on and, where feasible, formalise partnerships with educational agencies, universities (especially STEM departments) and NGOs to showcase real-life role models and successful STEM pathways.
\n\nAccording to the statistics on the allocation of state funding and state-funded study places for applicants, at the bachelor’s level at the bachelor’s level, five out of the ten majors with the largest number of state-funded offers were STEM fields. At the master’s level, six of the top ten were STEM. However, when looking at the ten most popular majors by actual enrollment, STEM fields are underrepresented. For instance, at the bachelor’s level, the most popular majors were Business and Law (37,170 enrolled students) and Social Sciences (23,628), while only one STEM major - Engineering and Production - enrolled more than 20,000 students (20,211). A similar pattern is observed at the master’s level, where only two STEM majors rank among the ten most popular: Computer Science (2,653) and Building and Civil Engineering (2,142). Combined, these two majors enrolled nearly three times fewer students than the most popular major - Psychology (12,042).
\n\nThis communication campaign aligns closely with Ukraine's national WinWin innovation Strategy, which emphasizes fostering inclusive innovation ecosystems and leveraging STEM education to drive sustainable economic growth, making the campaign a critical component in realizing the strategy's goals.
\n\nPart of the proceeds from Part 1 of UIHERP supports communication efforts for higher education reform, including financing surveys, developing communication strategies, and implementing campaigns and outreach to enhance transparency and build engagement and consensus within Ukraine’s higher education community.
\n\nNow, MoES is looking for an experienced and qualified consultant (Consultant) to create a national communication campaign aimed to increase interest in STEM specialties.
\n\nThis activity focuses on planning and implementation a nationwide, multi-channel communication campaign to increase applications to STEM in 2026 vs 2025 and to increase the share of girls among STEM applicants during admissions campaign.
\n\nMore detailed information is given at the link https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P171050.
\n\nII. OBJECTIVE
\n\nOverall goal
\n\nIncrease national interest and uptake of STEM specialties by positioning STEM as a high‑value, accessible, and inclusive pathway for Ukraine’s recovery, innovation, and long‑term competitiveness. The primary target audiences for this campaign are secondary-school students and VET/PPHE students, with parents, teachers and the wider general public as key influencing audiences.
\n\nThe campaign will prioritise communication with secondary-school students (in general secondary education institutions) and learners in VET/PPHE institutions, while also addressing parents, teachers, school counsellors and other influencers who shape young people’s education choices.
\n\nThe campaign also will give particular attention to increasing interest in STEM among girls and young women, while ensuring that all messages are inclusive and address both genders. Teachers and school counsellors will be treated as a distinct influencing audience, with tailored messages and tools to help them guide students towards STEM pathways.
\n\nSpecific Objectives (Phase I: Q1–Q4 2026)
\n\nCross cutting topics - gender and inclusion, regional equity
\n\nKPI Framework Implementation
\n\nOutput – Campaign Delivery and Reach
\n\nThese indicators measure the direct results of campaign execution and media presence during Phase I (2026 awareness campaign).
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Outtake – Audience Perceptions and Attitudes
\n\nThese indicators track changes in awareness, understanding and short-term behavioural intentions among the general public and key sub-groups (young people, parents, educators), based on baseline and endline research. The campaign will specifically measure changes in teachers’ and school counsellors’ awareness of STEM opportunities and their confidence in recommending STEM pathways to students.
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All relevant perception and intention indicators will be disaggregated by gender, with dedicated analysis for girls and other underrepresented groups in STEM.
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Outcome – Measurable Impact (Phase I)
\n\nThese are the measurable changes and evidence generated by Phase I that are aligned with the overarching goals of building demand and preparing for the next phase of STEM promotion.
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III. SCOPE OF SERVICES
\n\nInception phase
\n\nDescription
\nDuring the Inception phase, the Consultant shall prepare an Inception Report that sets the strategic, research and implementation framework for the campaign, fully aligned with the Specific Objectives and the Output / Outtake / Outcome indicators for Phase I (2026).
The Inception Report shall include, at minimum, the following Sections:
\n\nDeliverable:
\nD0. Inception Report, including all sections listed above, submitted and approved by the Client at the end of the Inception phase.
D1. Research and Strategy
\n\nD1 – Strategy package
\n\nAcceptance arrangements
\n\nD2. Production
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D2.1 – Creative Production
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Description
\nThe Consultant shall develop all creative assets required for the implementation of the campaign, based on the approved Communication Strategy, Key Visual(s) and Message House. The exact mix of formats (video, static, digital, print, audio, etc.) and volumes shall be proposed by the Consultant and agreed with the Client to best achieve the Specific Objectives and Output / Outtake / Outcome indicators.
Deliverables (D2.1)
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\n\nD2.2 – Media Booking & Placement
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Description
\nThe Consultant shall plan, book and coordinate media placements across agreed channels (e.g. TV, cinema, digital, OOH, audio, PR/influencers), ensuring efficient use of budget and alignment with campaign objectives and target audiences.
Deliverables (D2.2)
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D3. Campaign Roll-out and Media Implementation
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D3.1 – Production Masters
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Description
\nThe Consultant shall finalize and package all production masters for deployment across media and distribution channels.
Deliverables (D3.1)
\n\nAcceptance arrangements
\n\nD3.2 – Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), GRM
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Description
\nThe Consultant shall support ongoing monitoring of campaign delivery and performance, and maintain a basic mechanism for handling public feedback and complaints (GRM), in line with the MEL Framework.
Deliverables (D3.2)
\n\nAcceptance arrangements
\n\nD4. Final Report and IP Transfer
\n\nD4.1 – Final Campaign Report
\n\nDescription
\nThe Consultant shall prepare a final report summarising the planning, implementation and performance of the campaign, with a clear link to the agreed Specific Objectives and the Output / Outtake / Outcome indicators for Phase I, and with concrete recommendations for a subsequent Phase II focused on conversion into applications and enrolment in STEM programmes (admissions 2027).
Deliverables (D4.1)
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\n\nD4.2 – Transfer of Intellectual Property (IP)
\n\nDescription
\nThe Consultant shall ensure full transfer to the Client of all intellectual property and materials developed under the assignment, in line with the contract.
Deliverables (D4.2)
\n\nAcceptance arrangements
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IV. SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES
\n\nThe Consultant is required to deliver the following outputs, ensuring all deliverables meet the detailed requirements outlined in the Scope of Services:
\n\nDraft Implementation Timeline and Milestones
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Deliverable \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Description \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Indicative Deadline \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Contract price share \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D0. Inception \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t D 0. Inception package \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 Apr – 14 Apr 2026 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D1. Research and Strategy \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t D 1. Strategy package \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15 Apr – 30 May 2026 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D2. Production \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t D2.1 – Creative Production \n\n\t\t\tD2.2 – Media Booking & Placement \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 May – 30 Jun 2026 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D3. Campaign Roll-out and Media Implementation \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t D3.1 – Production Masters \n\n\t\t\tD3.2 – Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), GRM \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 Jul – 31 Dec 2026 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 50% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D4. Final report and IP transfer \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t D4.1 – Final Campaign Report \n\n\t\t\tD4.2 – Transfer of Intellectual Property (IP) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 Dec – 31 Dec 2026 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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Deliverables Requirements
\n\nOwnership of all deliverables will be transferred to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine upon IP transfer stage.
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V. REQUIREMENTS
\n\n5.1. Qualification requirements to Consultant
\n\nThe Consultant will be a legal entity or a consortium of legal entities, possessing proven experience in performing similar assignments with the following qualifications and experience:
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The Consultant (agency or consortium) shall demonstrate the following experience:
\n\nConsultants must submit information for at least three such approved nationwide campaigns, including short case descriptions (objectives, target groups, main channels, duration, KPIs and achieved results) and evidence (e.g. links, screenshots, summary reports).
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CVs of Key experts will not be evaluated at the evaluations stage.
\n\n5.2. Staff
\n\nThe 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 achieve the project objectives within the specified time, cost, and quality parameters. Qualifications should be evidenced by resumes, diplomas, certificates, or other relevant documentation.
\n\nThe Consultant is expected to propose the number and type of personnel necessary for the effective and high-quality execution of the services. The costs for all proposed personnel shall be included in the financial proposal. The Consultant shall also ensure that all proposed staff members are available during the times specified in the Assignment.
\n\nThe minimum expected staff inputs for the Assignment are summarized below:
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| \n\t\t\t Key Experts (per each educational domain) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t KE1. Team Leader \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t KE2. Strategy Lead \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t KE3. Creative Director/Art Director \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t KE4. Media Lead \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t KE5. M&E Analyst \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Supporting Staff (per project) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Junior producers, coordinators \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Pool of editors, designers, copywriters, PR, SMM, web developers \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Gender Expert \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
5.2.1. Qualifications of Key Experts
\n\nThe Consultant shall propose a core team of Key Experts with qualifications and experience that are clearly aligned with the scope and objectives of this nationwide STEM awareness campaign (research, strategy, creative development, media roll-out and MEL).
\n\nKE1. Team Leader / Project DirectorQualifications and skills:
\n\nKE2. Strategy LeadQualifications and skills:
\n\nKE3. Creative Director / Art Director Qualifications and skills:
\n\nKE4. Media LeadQualifications and skills:
\n\nKE5. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) / Research Lead Qualifications and skills:
\n\nSupporting documentation for Key ExpertsKey Experts must confirm their qualifications by providing detailed CVs, clearly highlighting:
\n\n5.2.2. Supporting Staff
\n\nCVs for Supporting Staff are not examined prior to the signature of the Contract and should not be included in technical proposals.
\n\nThe Consultant should identify all technical and support staff that will be needed for the timely implementation of Assignment. In this respect, the Consultant is expected to specify number and availability of all technical and support staff to demonstrate that objectives can be met. It is therefore a requirement to provide names of technical and support staff, although CVs will not be required.
\n\nThe Consultant shall select and hire other experts as required according to the profiles identified in their Methodology and these Terms of Reference.
\n\nVI. Implementation arrangement
\n\nThe Consultant
\n\nThe Consultant shall be responsible for support in all aspects and costs of its team during the Services. In coordination with the Client, the Consultant is encouraged to identify and engage relevant education institutions, student associations and NGOs as campaign partners, where such collaboration adds value and remains cost-effective. The Consultant shall be responsible for engaging and payment of local personnel, including competent bilingual (Ukrainian-English) secretarial assistance to cover administrative/translation support. The Consultant shall also make their own allowance for additional technical, administrative, and other support staff.
\n\nThe Consultant should provide for their own all the logistics, renting, consumables, computers, laptops, and equipment required for providing services smoothly and shall make the provision in their financial proposal accordingly. The provision should be made as rentals only, including maintenance, and no provision for the purchase of any items towards logistics should be made in the Financial Proposals.
\n\nThe Consultant will report on all aspects of the contract to the authorized person of the Client.
\n\nFor the implementation, the Consultant should take into consideration the COVID-19 and war crisis-related restrictions and the volatile security situation in Ukraine. Depending on the nature of the restrictions at the starting date of the Contract, the Consultant might need to start with remote and desktop work before having the possibility to conduct fieldwork and/or prefer to mobilize local consultants for the first steps of the Contract. The Consultant is advised to explore all arrangements for engaging local personnel and benefiting from their knowledge and expertise.
\n\nThe Client
\n\nThe 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.
\n\nThe designated representative of the Client responsible for communication and the routine approval of reports, certificates, and other documentation related to this Assignment shall be designated in the Contract. The changes in contact person can be communicated by exchange of letters without changing the contract.
\n\nAll communication between the Client and the Consultant shall be in writing in English and/or Ukrainian. Regarding payments to the Consultant, modifications of the Consultant’s contract, issuance of the Consultant’s requests for the Client’s preliminary approval, and other similar cases and activities, for which the Client believes to be mandatory for such a way of correspondence, the correspondence shall be maintained by printed documents, in a sufficient number of copies, submitted to the Client. For all other cases, correspondence through electronic mail is acceptable with previous agreements on a list of recipients from both sides.
\n\nThe Client shall make available all existing data, documents, reports, and studies in reference to Assignment and necessary for the successful implementation of the Services. The Consultant shall be fully responsible for verification, interpretation, and use of such material and data. The Consultant must not disclose received data/documents to any third party not included in the Assignment implementation.
\n\nMost of the available information is in Ukrainian language. The Consultant will arrange for the translation, as necessary, at their own expense.
\n\nAll the products, deliverables, reports, training materials, etc., that are produced under Assignment are the property of the MOES.
\n\nWar-time safety protocols for filming and placements; work with minors only with written consents.
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Gender-sensitive, stereotype-free content; accessible design; subtitles for all videos.
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Assumptions: TV/cinema social ad windows; partner networks ready for agreed formats; fast approvals (≤5 working days).
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Prerequisites: approved strategy, KV, scripts, media plan; safety procedures.
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Inputs from MoES: logos/brand rules and writing policy; mandatory disclaimer; contacts of HEIs/schools/ASCs; baseline 2025 data; support letters for networks.
\n\nEquipment
\n\nNo equipment is to be purchased on behalf of the Client as part of this service contract or transferred to the Client at the end of this contract. Any equipment related to this contract which is to be acquired by the Client must be purchased by means of a separate supply tender procedure.
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