GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE
BANGLADESH
Chattogram Water Supply Improvement Project
Water Global Practice
GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE
Credit No. 7674-BD & 7675-BD
Project ID No. P176429
The Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (GoB) has received financing in the amount of US$ 280 Million equivalent from the World Bank toward the cost of the Chattogram Water Supply Improvement Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for goods, works, non-consulting services and consulting services to be procured under this project. This project will be jointly financed by: None.
The project will include the following components
Component 1: Improving the Efficiency, Quality, and Coverage of Water Supply Services (total financing: US$287 million; IDA financing: US$238 million; GoB financing: US$49 million)
Component 2: Improving Water Supply and Non-network Sanitation Management Services for LICs (total financing: US$12 million, fully financed by IDA)
Component 3: Developing Utility Systems and Capacities (total financing: US$20 million, fully financed by IDA)
Component 4: Project Implementation and Management Support (total financing: US$14 million; IDA financing: US$10 million; GoB financing: US$4 million).
Component 5: Contingent Emergency Response (total financing: US$0 million).
International Procurement Packages are:
Reference No. and Description of Works:
CWSIP/W1- LOT 1 AND LOT 2 / Construction, Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning for System Improvement and DMA Formation of
Lot-1) MOHARA Water Supply System and
Lot-2) Modunaghat and Kalurghat Water Supply System
Procurement Process: Single Stage Two Envelope
Evaluation Options: Rated Criteria
Reference No. and Description of Goods:
CWSIP/G1 / Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Integrated Data Management System (ERP) for Chattogram WASA
Procurement Process: Single Stage Two Envelope
Evaluation Options: Rated Criteria
Reference No. and Description of Goods:
CWSIP/G2 / Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of GIS based Asset Management System for Chattogram WASA
Procurement Process: Single Stage Two Envelope
Evaluation Options: Rated Criteria
Reference No. and Description of Goods:
CWSIP/G3 / Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of SMART Meters including SCADA in Chattogram WASA
Procurement Process: Single Stage Two Envelope
Evaluation Options: Rated Criteria
Reference No. and Description of Service:
CWSIP/S1 / Consultancy Services for Design Review and Construction Supervision
Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection
Reference No. and Description of Service:
CWSIP/S2 / Consultancy Service for Preparation of Water Supply Master Plan for Chattogram city with business/investment Plan
Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection
Reference No. and Description of Service:
CWSIP/S3 / Consultancy Service for Preparation of Digital Transformation and Asset Management Strategy for CWASA
Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection
Reference No. and Description of Service:
CWSIP/S4 / Consultancy Service for Preparation of Strategic Intervention for enhancing Customer Relationship Management for CWASA
Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection
Procurement of contracts financed by the World Bank will be conducted through the procedures as specified in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (September 2023) (Procurement Regulations), and is open to all eligible firms and individuals as defined in the Procurement Regulations. The World Bank has been arranging the publication on its external website of the agreed initial procurement plan and all subsequent updates once it has provided no objection.
Specific procurement notices for contracts subject to open international competitive procurement will be announced, as they become available, on the World Bank’s external website and website of Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (www.bppa.gov.bd) and two newspapers of national circulation in Bangladesh.
Prequalification/Initial Selection of suppliers and contractors will be required for the following contracts: NONE.
Interested eligible firms and individuals who would wish to be considered for the provision of goods, works, non-consulting services and consulting services for the above mentioned project, or those requiring additional information, should contact the Borrower at the address below:
(Md. Rejaul Ahsan Chowdhury)
Project Director
Chattogram Water Supply Improvement Project (CWSIP)
Chattogram WASA, WASA Bhaban, Dampara, Chattogram, Bangladesh.
Phone: +8802333389376
Email: rejaulahsan87@gmail.com
Website: www.ctg-wasa.org.bd
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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 designing and implementing a national communication campaign in support of the rollout of upper secondary education reform within the LEARN Programme
Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): LEARN-2.1-COM
Ukraine has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (hereinafter – the Services) include the designing and implementing a nationwide communication campaign that: increases awareness and understanding of the upper secondary education reform; shifts public discourse toward student-centered outcomes, educational choice, and future opportunities; strengthens engagement of parents and students as key stakeholders; ensures consistent communication across national and regional levels; ensures communication is delivered through diverse and credible voices beyond central institutional channels.
The Consultant is expected to provide the services over a period of approximately 13 calendar months, commencing in August 2026.
The required objective of the Services must be achieved by the Consultant within the agreed program and in accordance with the Ukrainian legislation, the World Bank’s policies and rules and requirements of the Terms of Reference (TOR), which is attached.
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (hereinafter – Client/MOES) now invites eligible consulting firms (hereinafter – Consultants) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
The evaluation of the expressions of interest provided by the Consultants will be carried out based on the following criteria:
1. Company qualifications & general experience (max. 30 pts)
1.1. General requirements (Pass / Fail)
Financial stability requirement (Pass / Fail)
1.2. Nationwide communication/media campaigns (mandatory) (max. 13 pts)
Proven track record of designing and implementing at least three nationwide communication, information and awareness campaigns over the past seven (7) years.
Each of the submitted campaigns shall have:
- a minimum duration of 12 months;
- country-wide coverage (national TV / radio and/or digital and OOH presence across multiple regions of Ukraine);
- clearly defined objectives and documented achievement of key results (e.g. reach, awareness, behaviour or perception change, or other agreed KPIs).
Contractors must submit documentation for at least three such approved nationwide campaigns, including short case descriptions (objectives, target groups, main channels, duration, KPIs and achieved results) and evidence (e.g. links, screenshots, summary reports).
1.3. Multi-stakeholder management (mandatory) (max. 7 pts)
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver campaigns in multi-stakeholder environments, involving:
government bodies;
educational institutions;
media partners;
private sector and/or civil society organisations.
1.4. Experience with international and public-sector clients (mandatory) (max. 5 pts)
Experience working with:
international organisations;
donor-funded programmes;
government institutions in Ukraine or comparable contexts.
In case of experience in the role of a member of a past JVCA and/or Subconsultant, the experience and amount will be determined based on the Consultant’s share and responsibility in the past JVCA or the amount of the Subconsultant’s contract.
1.5. Recognised excellence and awards (max. 3 pts)
Presence of Effie Awards or other recognised national or international awards will be considered an advantage.
1.6. References (mandatory) (max. 2 pts)
A minimum of three (3) reference letters from previous clients, preferably including:
2. Thematic & sectoral experience (max. 25 pts)
2.1. Experience in projects related to (max. 10 pts):
education and school reform;
youth engagement;
public awareness or behaviour change communication;
social impact campaigns
2.2. Will be considered a strong advantage, particularly where campaigns involved (max. 9 pts):
explaining complex reforms or policies;
working with parents, students or local communities;
addressing trust-sensitive topics.
2.3. Decentralized and regional communication (advantageous) (max. 6 pts):
Demonstrated experience in:
working with regional media;
collaboration with local stakeholders;
engagement of micro-influencers or community-based creators;
implementation of distributed communication approaches beyond central institutional channels
3. Content production capacity (max. 25 pts)
3.1. Video production (main + short formats) (max. 8 pts)
3.2. Social media & digital content (max. 7 pts)
3.3. Audio & OOH (max. 5 pts)
3.4. Regional info packs & micro-influencer approach (max. 5 pts)
4. Team composition (max. 20 pts)
4.1. Minimum expected staff inputs
Key Experts:
Team Leader / Project Director
Strategy Lead
Creative Director / Art Director
Media Lead
M&E / Research Lead
Supporting Staff:
producers, coordinators
designers, editors, copywriters
PR, SMM, media specialists
At the stage of evaluating submitted expressions of interest, the qualifications and experience of key experts are not assessed. Only the Consultant with the highest ranking, determined in accordance with the established Consultant qualification evaluation criteria, will be required to confirm the qualifications and experience of the key experts.
Notes: Pass/Fail criteria must be met regardless of total score — failure disqualifies the bid. Recommended passing threshold: 65 / 100.
The Contractor with the highest total score will be invited to submit a proposal and to participate in negotiations. Should negotiations fail, MoES shall formally close negotiations with that Contractor and may invite the next highest-ranked Contractor. This process may be repeated with subsequent ranked Contractors until negotiations are successfully concluded or the procurement process is cancelled.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s «Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers» September 2023 with amendments of February 2025 (hereinafter – Procurement Regulations), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. In the case of foreign company, the representative office/JV/consortium with local firm should exist by the date of the Contract signing.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection Based on Consultants’ Qualifications (CQS) method described in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form, in Ukrainian or English, to the address below by e-mail by July 29, 2026, 2:00 pm local time.
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
Attn: Yevhen Kudriavets - Project Coordinator
E-mail: uiherp@mon.gov.ua CC: serhiy.artemenko@uiherp.org, kateryna.kovtun@mon.gov.ua
Expressions of interest to be clearly marked: «LEARN-2.1-COM: Expression of Interest».
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Consulting services
for designing and implementing a national communication campaign in support of the rollout of upper secondary education reform within the LEARN Programme
Contract No. LEARN-2.1-COM
World Bank Project ID No.: P504171, Grant Number: TF0C5794
1. Background
Ukraine with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association (hereinafter referred to as the World Bank) have signed the agreements for the Program “Lifting Education Access and Resilience in times of Need in Ukraine” (hereinafter referred to as the LEARN or Operation).
LEARN was designed to address critical issues and provide the necessary support to the education sector in accordance with the Strategic Action Plan of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine until 2027, approved by the Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated 07.03.2024 No. 276 (hereinafter referred to as the Strategic Plan).
The Operation focuses on supporting the priorities “1. Early Childhood and Preschool Education” and “2. Reform of the “New Ukrainian School”” stipulated in the Strategic Plan.
The LEARN objectives are: (i) to improve teaching and learning conditions; and (ii) to strengthen the management capacity of the education system. The total LEARN financing amounts to US$451 million provides a combination of the World Bank financing instruments: Program for Results (PforR) and Investment Project Financing (IPF).
The Program-for-Results (PforR) is implemented through a US$235 million loan provided by Bank resources, supported by loan enhancement from the Advancing Needed Credit Enhancement for Ukraine (ADVANCE Ukraine) Trust Fund, which is backed by the Government of Japan. This is formalized under the Loan Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Program (LOAN No 9721-UA). An additional US$150 million is provided under the Special Program for Ukraine and Moldova Recovery (SPUR) of the International Development Association (IDA) Crisis Facility, as outlined in the Financing Agreement between Ukraine and the International Development Association for the Program (CREDIT No 7626-UA). On July 1, 2025, the Financing Agreement (Additional Financing: Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program) between Ukraine and the International Development Association (CREDIT No 7905-UA) was signed in the amount of US$4.9 million.
Furthermore, US$30 million in Investment Project Financing (IPF) is secured under the Grant Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association, acting as the administrator of the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund (URTF GRANT No TF0C5794). On December 19, 2025, the Grant Agreement (Additional Financing for Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Project) between UKRAINE and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association jointly acting as a Supervising Entity for the Global Partnership for Education Fund and as administrator of the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund (GPE GRANT No TF0D0613, URTF GRANT No TF0D0612) was signed in the amount of US$31.1 million.
More detailed information about the LEARN program is provided at https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P504171.
Within this framework, the rollout of upper secondary education reform represents the third and most critical stage of the New Ukrainian School reform. Starting from September 2026, 150 pilot academic lyceums will begin implementation of the new model of upper secondary education, ahead of the nationwide scale-up planned for 2027.
This phase of reform requires a structured and coherent communication component to ensure public understanding, reduce uncertainty, strengthen trust, and support implementation at scale. Public discussion around upper secondary education is often shaped by infrastructure concerns, misperceptions, or fragmented interpretations of reform decisions. At the same time, the reform is ultimately about improving student outcomes, expanding choice, and creating better pathways for further education and future careers.
To support the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine in communicating this transition, it is envisaged to contract a communication agency to design and implement a national communication campaign within the LEARN programme.
2. Objective of the assignment
The objective of this assignment is to design and implement a nationwide communication campaign that:
3. Target audiences
The campaign should primarily address the following audiences:
Primary audiences:
Secondary audiences:
For parents, the communication should reduce anxiety, explain the purpose of the reform clearly, and show how the new model benefits students.
For students, the communication should be engaging, empowering, and delivered through formats and voices that increase relevance and trust.
4.Scope of Services
The contractor is responsible for the development and implementation of a nationwide communication campaign combining strategic communication, content production, digital outreach, media visibility, and locally grounded communication formats.
The campaign will be implemented across Ukraine during Q4 2026 – Q3 2027.
To ensure comparability of offers while preserving the Contractor’s creative freedom, this ToR defines a set of minimum deliverables required from all bidders, while allowing optional/additional deliverables to be proposed.
4.1 Reports Submission and Acceptance Procedure
The following procedure shall apply to all reports submitted under this Assignment:
Submission format
The exact format of reports shall be agreed with the Client upon contract signing and prior to the commencement of the Assignment.
All reports and deliverables shall be submitted:
Materials developed for Ukrainian-speaking audiences (including communication materials) shall be submitted in Ukrainian and may be included as annexes to the relevant reports.
All materials developed under this Assignment shall become the property of the Client.
Submission timeline
The Contractor shall submit:
Review and approval process
The draft of each report shall be submitted in electronic format to the Client.
The Client shall review each submitted draft within 14 calendar days from the date of receipt and shall:
The Contractor shall, within 7 calendar days of receiving comments:
Acceptance
If the Client has no comments on the revised report, the report shall be deemed approved and confirmed by a signed Acceptance Certificate for services.
If the Client does not provide comments within the specified review period, the report shall be deemed accepted.
Ad-hoc reporting
If required by the Client, the Contractor shall provide additional ad-hoc reports or updates within 3–7 calendar days, depending on the complexity of the request.
Operational exception
Shorter review timelines (up to 5 working days) may apply to operational deliverables, such as communication materials, where required for timely campaign implementation.
4.2 Development of Campaign Strategy and Creative Concept
Minimum required:
4.2 Content Development and Storytelling
Minimum required:
All content shall:
4.3 Regional Communication and Micro-Influencer Activation
Minimum required:
Each info pack shall include:
The campaign shall prioritize communication through non-institutional voices, including local actors, educators, students, and independent content creators.
Content produced under this component shall:
4.4 Digital Campaign and Multi-Channel Distribution
Minimum required:
!!Distribution shall prioritize reach through partner platforms, media, and independent channels rather than reliance on official MoESU communication channels.
4.5 Media and Public Visibility Activities
Minimum required:
4.6 Campaign Implementation and Reporting
Minimum required:
5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The performance of the Contractor shall be assessed based on a combination of output-level and outcome-level indicators, which reflect the direct results of campaign implementation.
All target values shall be proposed by the Contractor and approved by the Client.
5.1 Output Indicators (direct results of the Contractor)
The Contractor shall be responsible for delivering the following measurable results:
Content delivery
Campaign reach and visibility
Engagement performance
Multi-channel distribution
Non-institutional and decentralized communication
Regional activation
5.2 Outcome Indicators (campaign-level results)
The Contractor shall contribute to the following campaign outcomes, to be measured through available data sources (campaign analytics, surveys, or baseline/endline research where applicable):
5.3 Measurement approach
Measurement of KPIs shall be based on:
The Contractor shall propose a detailed measurement approach as part of the M&E framework, including:
6. Research and Data
A baseline perception study to be conducted by DECIDE (autumn 2026) will inform campaign targeting and messaging. MoES will share the results with the Contractor.
The Contractor is expected to incorporate available insights where feasible.
7. Milestones / Process Steps
Payment for Consultancy Services shall be made upon completion of components and acceptance of the respective reports by MoES, in accordance with the following deadlines for submission of the reports:
Deliverable | Estimated Submission Timeline for Reports | Percentage of Total Contract Value | |
Deliverable 1. Inception Report | Draft version shall be submitted within 30 calendar days from the Effective Date; final version — within 51 calendar days from the Effective Date | 20% | |
Deliverable 2. Campaign Strategy and Creative Concept | Draft version shall be submitted no later than 14 calendar days after completion of Phase 2 activities; final version — no later than 35 calendar days after completion of Phase 2 activities | 20% | |
Deliverable 3. Content Production Package | Draft version shall be submitted no later than 14 calendar days after completion of Phase 3 activities; final version — no later than 35 calendar days after completion of Phase 3 activities | 20% | |
Deliverable 4: Campaign Implementation and Progress Reporting | Draft version shall be submitted no later than 14 calendar days after completion of Phase 4 activities; final version — no later than 35 calendar days after completion of Phase 4 activities | 20% | |
Deliverable 5. Final Report |
| 20% |
The contract duration is from June(July) 2026 till August 2027
8. Requirements
8.1. Contractor
The following minimum requirements (fail/pass) shall be applied to determine the Contractor’s qualification:
General requirements
Financial stability requirement
8.2 Specific experience
The Contractor (agency or consortium) shall demonstrate the following experience:
Multi-stakeholder management (mandatory)
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver campaigns in multi-stakeholder environments, involving:
Experience with international and public-sector clients (mandatory)
Experience working with:
Thematic experience (strong advantage)
Experience in projects related to:
will be considered a strong advantage, particularly where campaigns involved:
Decentralized and regional communication (advantageous)
Demonstrated experience in:
Recognised excellence and awards
Presence of Effie Awards or other recognised national or international awards will be considered an advantage.
References (mandatory)
A minimum of three (3) reference letters from previous clients, preferably including:
8.3. Staff
Minimum expected staff inputs
Key Experts:
Supporting Staff:
8.3.1. Qualifications of Key Experts
At the stage of evaluating submitted expressions of interest, the qualifications and experience of key experts are not assessed. Only the Consultant with the highest ranking, determined in accordance with the established Consultant qualification evaluation criteria, will be required to confirm the qualifications and experience of the key experts.
Team Leader / Project Director
Strategy Lead
Creative Director / Art Director
Media Lead
M&E / Research Lead
Supporting documentation for Key Experts
Key Experts must confirm their qualifications by providing detailed CVs, clearly highlighting:
9. Evaluation
The evaluation and assigning of the rating of the expressions of interest that passed the minimum requirements will be carried out based on the following criteria:
Criterion | Measured by (at submission stage) | Max pts | Type | Score awarded |
1. Company qualifications & general experience | 30 pts | |||
Legal registration, years of operation, financial turnover | Registration docs, financial statements / audit reports | — | Pass / Fail |
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Nationwide campaigns (min. 3, each ≥12 months, national coverage) | Case descriptions: objectives, channels, duration, KPIs achieved + evidence | 13 | Documentary |
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Multi-stakeholder environment | Cases referencing govt bodies, educational institutions, media, civil society | 7 | Documentary |
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International & public-sector clients | Reference letters or case evidence citing international orgs / donor-funded programmes | 5 | Documentary |
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Awards & recognised excellence | Effie Awards or equivalent national / international certificates submitted | 3 | Documentary |
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Reference letters (min. 3) | Letters from previous clients; ministries and international donors preferred | 2 (per at least 3 letters) | Documentary |
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2. Thematic & sectoral experience | 25 pts | |||
Education, youth or reform communication | Cases explaining reforms / policies to parents, students, communities | 10 | Documentary |
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Behaviour change & trust-sensitive communication | Cases showing audience-centered design, non-institutional voices, addressing uncertainty | 9 | Documentary |
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Regional & decentralised communication | Evidence of micro-influencer engagement, regional media partnerships | 6 | Documentary |
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3. Content production capacity | 25 pts | |||
Video production (main + short formats) | Portfolio: campaign videos, short-form content for digital / offline environments | 8 | Documentary |
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Social media & digital content | Portfolio: social content packages; platform adaptation approach | 7 | Documentary |
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Audio & OOH | Portfolio: radio / retail audio examples; OOH concept samples | 5 | Documentary |
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Regional info packs & micro-influencer approach | Description of localised content approach + any prior evidence of implementation | 5 | Qualitative |
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4. Team composition | 20 pts | |||
Team composition | Team structure with roles listed: managers, producers, designers, SMM, PR, copywriters, etc | 20 | Qualitative |
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TOTAL SCORE | 100 |
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Notes: Pass/Fail criteria must be met regardless of total score — failure disqualifies the bid. Recommended passing threshold: 65 / 100. |
The Contractor with the highest total score will be invited to submit a proposal and to participate in negotiations. Should negotiations fail, MoES shall formally close negotiations with that Contractor and may invite the next highest-ranked Contractor. This process may be repeated with subsequent ranked Contractors until negotiations are successfully concluded or the procurement process is canceled.
10. Implementation arrangement
The Contractor
The Contractor shall be responsible for support in all aspects and costs of its team during the Services. In coordination with the Client, the Contractor is encouraged to identify and engage relevant education institutions, student associations and NGOs as campaign partners, where such collaboration adds value and remains cost-effective.
The Contractor shall be responsible for engaging and payment of local personnel, including competent bilingual (Ukrainian-English) secretarial assistance to cover administrative and translation support. The Contractor shall also make their own allowance for additional technical, administrative, and other support staff.
The Contractor shall ensure that all proposed personnel, including non-key experts where relevant to delivery, are subject to review and prior approval by the Client.
The Contractor shall provide for all logistics, rentals, consumables, computers, laptops, and equipment required for providing services smoothly and shall include such costs in their financial proposal. All such provisions shall be made on a rental basis, including maintenance. No provision for the purchase of equipment shall be included in the Financial Proposal.
The Contractor shall report on all aspects of the contract to the authorised representative of the Client.
All key deliverables, including but not limited to the campaign strategy, narrative framework, creative concept, implementation plan, media plan, and all communication materials, shall be subject to prior written approval by the Client before dissemination or implementation.
For the implementation, the Contractor shall take into consideration COVID-19 and war-related restrictions and the volatile security situation in Ukraine. Depending on the situation at the start of the Contract, the Contractor may need to begin with remote work and/or engage local consultants for initial stages. The Contractor is encouraged to maximise the use of local expertise and capacity.
The Contractor shall ensure that all activities comply with applicable safety protocols, including war-time safety requirements for filming and placements. Any work involving minors shall be conducted only with appropriate written consent.
All campaign materials shall:
The Contractor shall adhere to internationally recognised ethical standards in communication, including the ICC Advertising and Marketing Communications Code or equivalent guidelines.
The Client
The Client shall be responsible for the implementation of the overall Project and the Contractor’s Assignment shall be managed and monitored by the Client’s Implementation group.
The designated representative of the Client responsible for communication and routine approval of reports, certificates, and other documentation related to this Assignment shall be the Educational Reform Communication Office (ERCO) within the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MoESU), acting through its duly authorised representative. Changes in the contact person may be communicated by exchange of letters without amending the contract.
Communication and Reporting
All communication between the Client and the Contractor shall be in writing in English and/or Ukrainian.
Key deliverables (including the Inception Report, campaign strategy, and Final Report) shall be submitted in both Ukrainian and English, unless otherwise agreed. Other reports and updates may be submitted in either language, as agreed with the Client.
The Contractor shall submit:
The Client shall review submitted deliverables and provide feedback within up to 5 working days, unless otherwise agreed.
For payments, contract modifications, formal approvals and other cases requiring official documentation, correspondence shall be maintained in printed form in a sufficient number of copies submitted to the Client. For all other cases, electronic communication is acceptable, subject to prior agreement on designated recipients.
Data, Materials and Confidentiality
The Client shall make available all existing data, documents, reports and studies necessary for the implementation of the Services.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the verification, interpretation and use of such materials and shall not disclose them to any third party without prior written consent of the Client.
Most available information is in Ukrainian. The Contractor shall arrange for translation, as necessary, at their own expense.
All products, deliverables, reports and materials produced under this Assignment shall be the property of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MoESU) from the moment of their transfer.
Assumptions and Inputs
Assumptions:
Prerequisites for campaign rollout
Campaign rollout may commence only after the following conditions are met:
Inputs from MoESU:
Equipment
No equipment shall be purchased on behalf of the Client under this contract or transferred to the Client at its completion. Any equipment required by the Client shall be procured through a separate supply tender procedure.
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MINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT TRANSFORMING LANDSCAPES FOR RESILIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT (TRALARD) II PROJECT TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) TO HARMONISE THE TRALARD COMMUNITY FACILITATION MANUAL AND THE GLOBAL CENTER FOR ADAPTATION SUB PROJECT MANUAL 1.0 Background The Government of the Republic Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) has designed the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development in Zambia II Project (TRALARD II or “the Project”). The Project is supported by the World Bank, Climate Investment Funds, Nordic Development Fund, Least Developed Countries Fund, Global Environment Facility and Scaling Climate Action by Lowering Emissions at a total investment of USD137m. The Project builds on the successful achievements and lessons of the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development in Zambia Project (TRALARD) that began in 2019 and closed in December 2025. The TRALARD II Project will be implemented over a 5-year period (from January 2026 to December 2030), and will cover five provinces: Copperbelt, Luapula, Muchinga, Northern and Southern. The Project is being implemented in selected landscapes in 32 districts of the five target provinces. The Project is designed to combat landscape degradation, build community resilience to climate change shocks such as droughts and floods, and advance Zambia’s 2030 goal of becoming a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive economy. The TRALARD II Project design is based on the Sustainable Land Management (SLM) approach which aims to adopt land use systems that, through appropriate management practices, enable land users to maximize the economic and social benefits from the land while maintaining or enhancing the ecological support functions of the land resources. The project field activities, especially under Component 2, will be implemented in landscapes that will be identified and adopted within the first semester of implementation. Implementation will be through a whole government approach through multi-sectoral implementing agencies and cross-boundary planning to maximize landscape-level impact. Community Forest Areas will be managed under Community Forest Management Groups (CFMGs) while the agricultural landscapes and rangelands will be managed sustainably through application of appropriate Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices and technologies. The TRALARD II Project primary beneficiaries are vulnerable farmers and households from rural communities in the selected landscapes of the target districts. These beneficiaries rely heavily on agriculture and forest resources for their livelihoods and are particularly vulnerable to increased climate change impacts due to their low adaptive capacity and lack of coping mechanisms. The project will directly benefit vulnerable farmers and households through investments in extension services, small scale resilient infrastructures, community-based natural resource management, improved forest management practices, resilient livelihood activities, and increased resilience through the adoption of CSA practices, and the development of forest economies and NbS. 1 2.0. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Project Development Objective (PDO) of the TRALARD II is to enhance livelihood resilience and natural resource management in target areas in Zambia's Miombo ecoregion. The Project is organized around three components (3) with activities that are interconnected and mutually complementary and reinforcing. Each component and associated sub-components are briefly outlined below. Component 1: Selected priorities of the National Green Growth Strategy implemented Subcomponent 1.1 will implement a program of activities to promote sustainable landscape management, water resource management, and rural livelihoods by: a) Providing technical assistance and training to improve geographic information system informed land use planning that incorporates climate adaptation and sustainable landscape management in development plans including inter alia: (i) strengthening Integrated Development Plans at district level; and (ii) preparation of Integrated Ward Development Plans in target areas through participatory land zoning at village and zone levels. b) Enhancing MGEE’s capacity to collect meteorological data and strengthen climate risk management through inter alia: (i) installation of a storm warning radar; (ii) installation of a lightening detection network; (iii) improving hydromet services at district level with focus on smallholder farmers including upgrading hydromet infrastructure and dissemination systems; and (iv) dissemination of relevant hydromet information and forecasts to farmers. c) Implementing selected National Green Growth Strategy interventions including inter alia: (i) preparation and implementation of Skills Development Plans for Green Jobs in Priority Sectors; (ii) installation of a data tracking and monitoring system for the implementation of the National Green Growth Strategy; (iii) carrying out a benchmarking study for the establishment and operationalization of the Zambia Climate Fund; and (iv) reviewing the curricular of the Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority and the Ministry of Education. Subcomponent 1.2 will also carry out capacity and system building activities to develop an emission reductions program and facilitate access to carbon markets by: a) Developing key building blocks including inter alia: (i) the GHG emissions baseline; (ii) measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) processes; (iii) governance and implementation arrangements; (iv) benefit sharing; (v) social inclusion; (vi) environmental and social risk management tools and capacities; and (vii) coordination platforms. b) Carrying out a program of activities including inter alia: (i) supporting operationalization of MRV systems, credits issuance and readiness for commercial transactions; and (ii) conducting assessments of biodiversity and social premium pilots including leveraging existing biodiversity certification pilots in the region. c) Strengthening relevant carbon markets regulations and permitting for jurisdictional programs and related crediting methodologies, and provincial and national-level capacities by inter alia: (i) developing strategies to expand the jurisdictional emissions reduction program approach; and (ii) implementing a proactive public outreach and communications campaign. Component 2: Resilient livelihoods and sustainable landscape management supported Subcomponent 2.1 will support natural resources management by: 2 a) Providing support for land and watershed management in the rural domain including inter alia: (i) restoration of land in miombo ecosystems in target non-community forest areas using sustainable land management practices including land reclamation, replanting and assisted regeneration; (ii) implementation of improved agro-ecological farming methods and approaches including conservation, agroforestry and agro-silvo- pastoral practices; and (iii) adoption of integrated water and land management technologies and practices including rain water harvesting, soil conservation and integrated farming. b) Supporting the conservation and management of selected existing and new Community Forestry Management Areas through inter alia: (i) community engagement; (ii) promoting governance in Community Forest Management Groups and capacity building in human resources; (iii) land zoning, watershed planning, and natural resource and business planning; (iv) preparation and implementation of management plans; (v) habitat and natural resources management and monitoring; (vi) construction of small size management infrastructure; and (vii) development of proposals for community sub-projects for nature-based livelihood and value chain initiatives. Subcomponent 2.2 will support productive infrastructure, resilient, and nature-positive rural livelihoods by: a) Carrying out a program of activities to support: (i) infrastructure investments in watershed management; and (ii) small-scale resilient infrastructure investments for economic growth and welfare of adjacent communities including: (A) constructing small-scale and community-led irrigation schemes; (B) constructing solar-powered community irrigation schemes; (C) water harvesting; (D) building canals and weirs; (E) installing crossing points; and (F) dredging of transportation channels. b) Supporting agricultural and nature-based livelihood opportunities through a program of activities consisting of: (i) investments in community sub-projects through provision of Community Grants to eligible Beneficiaries to support diversified climate-resilient income generating activities and nature based solutions including inter alia: (i) agroforestry and value chains that increase income generation from sustainable uses of forest commodities; (ii) provision of: (A) community engagement and planning support; (B) training; and (C) extension services; and (iii) establishment of saving groups within the community subprojects. c) Introduction of sustainable landscape management and climate smart agriculture practices and technologies in rural areas through inter alia: (i) establishment of farmers’ field schools; (ii) allocation of demonstration plots ; (iii) provision of grants (“Champion Farmer Grants”) to eligible Champion Farmers to finance sub-projects; and (iv) provision of technical assistance and extension services focused on sustainable landscape management, climate smart agriculture practices and post-harvest technologies. Component 3. Project Management Component 3 will support effective implementation of project activities, including monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and reporting. It will finance procurement, financial management, ESRM, preparation of annual work plans and audit reports, goods and services, workshops, and operational costs. It will cover documentation of good practices, lessons learned, and innovative solutions for integrating land management, forestry, ecosystem restoration, and economic development to inform future initiatives. Through this component, the project will improve coordination and collaboration among stakeholders, leading to more effective and efficient project implementation. The project will have enhanced knowledge sharing and 3 capacity building, resulting in better natural resource management and adaptive practices, and strengthened institutional and community capacities to manage natural resources sustainably. CONTEXT OF THIS CONSULTANCY A Manual whose primary target is district planning sub committees, Provincial Planning Sub Committees, PIUs, NPCU and Technical Service Providers is required to guide project staff and partners in the implementation of village-level project activities to enhance livelihood resilience and natural resource management in target areas in Zambia's Miombo ecoregion. A livelihood implementation facilitation manual was developed under TRALARD to present step by step methods of identifying, promoting and implementing livelihood activities that are sustainable for improved landscape management and reduction of deforestation and land degradation. It provides tools and guidelines for facilitators to help communities in identifying valuable livelihood options that are available, their respective value chains, ascertain their sustainability and profitability and associated market dynamics. During TRALARD II preparation, the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA), prepared a new Manual, entitled Sub Project Manual Integrating People’s Adaptation Planning in Zambia. The manual provides a step-by-step process to integrate Village Land Use Plans (VLUPs) into community-led adaptation processes aimed at enhancing climate resilience, land use planning, and sustainable natural resource management. The manual provides step by step on how to deploy community mobilization and stakeholder engagement to data collection, plan formulation, validation, and approval. The manual has been prepared by two NGOs (People’s Process on Housing and Poverty in Zambia (PPHPZ) and WeForest Zambia (WFZ)), and staff of the GCA. The Manual is comprehensive and has been tested by the two NGOs in villages of the Copperbelt and Muchinga Province. Each of the two manuals have their strength and weaknesses implying that a hybrid new version is necessary in order to crystalize appropriate processes and procedures to implement the SLM approach at village/zone levels. The final Manual must ably guide the project team from the beginning of the engagement with communities to the full implementation of project activities. It must describe with simplicity and clarity the steps for engaging village communities using participatory and gender sensitive tools including awareness building, information sharing climate and other risks assessment, Village/Local Area Land use planning, stakeholder mapping, village action planning at least for all TRALARD II interventions. Finally, the Manual must align language, process steps, templates, and statutory references for Provincial Implementation Units (PIUs), local government officers, traditional leaders, CSOs and community facilitators. The manual should reflect practical usability while meaningfully accounting for livelihood outcomes of the project. 2.0 Objectives The primary objective is to produce a harmonised, coherent, and field-ready manual that: • Synthesise the two source documents, streamline the content and enhance usability; • Review national and international best practices that could be integrated into the final manual to enhance land use planning, livelihoods resilience and sustainable natural resource management through data-driven and community-led adaptation processes. Aligns terminology, steps, tools, timelines and legal/policy references of TRALARD II; • Prepares a short user summary and implementation guidance/rollout note 4 3.0 Scope The scope of work and key tasks are; 3.1 Inception Report (5 working days) • Review both source documents (May 2026 Sub Project Manual Integrating People’s Adaptation Planning in Zambia draft provided by client and August 2020 Livelihoods Manual — files supplied). • Assess the landuse plans and natural resources mapping developed by Weforest and PPHPZ using the Sub Project Manual for Integrating People’s Adaptation Planning in Zambia. • Review similar manuals or documents prepared by Zambia Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD), other NGOs, donors, (e.g., Enhancing Integrated Development Planning: A Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation Orientation Guide for Water, Forestry, and Rangeland Management with focus on Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Natural Resource Management prepared by GIZ) and best national and international practices that could be included in the final manual. Meet (virtual or in-person) with the TRALARD II NPCU technical lead and key stakeholders to confirm harmonisation objectives, preferred structure, target users, scope (full consolidation vs. modular annexing), and deliverable format(s). The consultant should also do initial meetings/consultations with MLGRD, GIZ, World Bank, and relevant stakeholders to assess if there are ongoing similar efforts and how to prepare a manual that integrates the best national and international practices. • Submit and obtain approval for an agreed workplan and outline of the harmonised manual. 3.2 Content harmonisation and editing (15 working days) • Compare documents section-by-section and identify overlaps, gaps, inconsistencies (method, sequencing, terminology, definitions, tools, templates, legal/policy citations, geographic focus, and institutional roles). • Harmonise substantive content: integrate livelihoods within the Sustainable Landscape Management approach of the TRALARD II, VLUP/ steps, climate risk tools, gender guidance, stakeholder engagement, FPIC/consent procedures, data collection/validation, mapping/enumeration, training/ToT, monitoring & evaluation, and statutory approval steps. • Update and align references to Zambian legal/policy instruments (Urban & Regional Planning Act 2015, Green Economy & Climate Change Act 2024, NAP, NDCs, etc.) as cited in the June 2026 draft; flag any further required legal verification. • Standardise templates, checklists and step durations; ensure consistency in acronyms and glossary. • Edit for clarity, plain language, usability in field conditions (short actionable steps, clear deliverables per step). 3.3 Deliverable production (5 working days) a) Harmonised Master Manual (formatted Word and PDF), structured for field use with a clear table of contents, executive summary, stepwise procedures, and annexes (tools/templates/checklists). b) A short-annotated list of critical substantive changes, contradictions resolved, and items requiring further technical or legal verification. c) A 3–4-page Implementation Note summarising how to use the harmonised manual (target users, recommended training/rollout approach, minimum resources needed), and 5 a one-page quick reference (flowchart) of the harmonised People’s Adaptation Planning process. d) Short briefing slide deck (8–10 slides) for a validation workshop. e) Presentation to be used during the clinic on utilisation of the manual. 3.4 Validation and finalisation (1 working day) • Participate in a one-day validation workshop (virtual or in-person) to present the harmonised manual and collect feedback from TRALARD II PIU, MGEE, MLGRD, WeForest/PPHPZ/GCA representatives and at least one district planner and a community facilitator. • Incorporate agreed amendments and submit final deliverables. 3.5 Virtual Clinic on Utilisation of the Manual (1 working day) • Facilitate a one-day virtual clinic for end users from district, provincial and national level structures. 4.0 Reporting line and coordination • The consultant will report to the TRALARD II NPCU National Coordinator and coordinate with representatives from MGEE, MLGRD, GCA, WeForest, PPHPZ, PIUs and District Directors of Planning as required. 5.0 Consultant profile and qualifications • Demonstrated experience drafting/harmonising manuals, guidelines or technical tools for government, NGOs, or development partners; strong editing and plain-language skills. • Advanced degree (Master’s preferred) in urban/regional planning, land use planning, climate adaptation, natural resources management, rural development, geography, or related field. • Minimum 7years’ professional experience in participatory land use planning, community-led adaptation, or livelihoods programming in Southern Africa (Zambia experience strongly preferred). • Knowledge of Zambian planning and climate policy frameworks, customary land systems and FPIC processes. • Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder validation workshops; ability to translate technical content into actionable field guidance. • Excellent written and spoken English. 6.0 Interested consultants should submit: • CV (max 4 pages) demonstrating relevant experience and examples of similar harmonisation/editing assignments. • A short technical note (2 pages) describing approach, workplan and timeline. • Proposed daily rate and total proposed fee for 35 working days. • Two references from recent similar assignments (with contact details). Submit applications to the TRALARD NPCU email (info@npcu.org.zm and copy emmanuel.makombe@tralard.org.zm and sibeso.mataa@mgee.gov.zm ) by 17:00 hours on Friday 24th July 2026 6
"},{"id":"OP00450432","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"06-Jul-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-07-15T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"04:00","project_ctry_name":"Egypt, Arab Republic of","project_id":"P172426","project_name":"Supporting Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance System","bid_reference_no":"EG-MOF-520197-CS-CQS","bid_description":"Supporting Cost Efficiency and Sustainability Transformation Program in Egypt’s Healthcare System for EHA","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"CQS","procurement_method_name":"Consultant Qualification Selection","contact_address":"Finance Ministry Towers - Ramses Extension - Nasr City - Cairo.","contact_ctry_name":"Egypt, Arab Republic of","contact_email":"yara_gamal13@hotmail.com","contact_name":"Yara Gamal","contact_organization":"Ministry of Finance","contact_phone_no":"+201141221444","contact_web_url":"https://mof.gov.eg/ar","submission_date":"2026-07-06T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
Egypt
Supporting Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance System Project
Loan No.: IBRD-91320
Assignment Title: Cost Efficiency and Sustainability Transformation Technical Assistance for Egypt Healthcare Authority
Reference No:EG-MOF-520197-CS-CQS
The Ministry of Finance has received a loan of $400M from the World Bank toward the cost of the Supporting Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance System Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include consultancy aimed for Cost Efficiency and Sustainability Transformation Technical Assistance for Egypt Healthcare Authority.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest.
The “Supporting Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance System Project” now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services.
Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (company profile, brochures, experience in similar assignments, availability of appropriate skills and resources, ... etc.).
The shortlisting criteria are:
The consultancy should demonstrate experience in healthcare cost optimization, operational transformation, revenue cycle management, managerial costing, workforce productivity analysis, administrative efficiency, sustainable finance, utilities optimization, and support-function improvement, preferably in public healthcare systems.
Where a consortium is proposed, one lead firm shall assume overall contractual accountability and shall clearly demonstrate how the expertise required across both pillars will be integrated through a unified project-management and quality-assurance approach.
The consulting team should include expertise in:
Change management, capacity building, and institutional adoption support.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the CQS method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 10.00 am to 4.00 pm – Sunday to Thursday.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below by e-mail by 30th June, 2026
Supporting Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance System Project.
Attn: Yara Gamal – Procurement Specialist.
Ministry of Finance.
Cairo – Egypt.
Tel: +2011141221444
E-mail: yara_gamal13@hotmail.com
Cost Efficiency and Sustainability Transformation Technical Assistance
Egypt Healthcare Authority (EHA)
Terms of Reference for a Cost Efficiency and Sustainability Transformation Technical Assistance Assignment
Index
Executive Summary |
Introduction and Program Overview |
Background and Strategic Context |
Work Requirements |
Scope of Work |
Key Deliverables |
Project Governance and Timeline |
Required Competencies and Qualifications of the Consultancy |
Evaluation and Selection Criteria |
Executive Summary
Egypt Healthcare Authority (EHA), the national public healthcare provider under the Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS), is leading a major transformation in Egypt’s health sector. Since its establishment, EHA has developed a network of 328 healthcare facilities, including 42 hospitals and 286 primary healthcare centers and units, delivered over 83 million cumulative health services, and reached nearly 6 million citizens. The second phase of the UHIS is being rolled out across Minya, Matrouh, Damietta, Kafr El-Sheikh, and North Sinai, with total coverage expected to exceed 18 million citizens upon completion. Nationwide rollout remains planned through 2032 in line with the phased implementation framework of the Universal Health Insurance Law.
As the system expands, ensuring financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and optimal utilization of clinical and non-clinical resources has become a strategic priority. EHA therefore seeks technical assistance, through a competitive procurement process, to design and support the initial operationalization of a Cost Efficiency and Sustainability Transformation Model that strengthens operational performance, managerial control, and financial stewardship across the provider network.
The assignment will deliver a comprehensive operational and financial gap assessment; identify major cost drivers, inefficiencies, productivity gaps, and resource leakages across healthcare facilities and central functions; review EHA’s current costing sheets and costing-data structure; develop practical workforce, performance, and cost management models; and transfer technical know-how and operational tools to EHA teams through structured capacity building. The assignment will be implemented through two integrated pillars.
Focus on optimising clinical service delivery to improve efficiency while enhancing quality of care. It will address the principal operational and cost drivers within clinical services through a structured assessment of clinical workflows, patient flow, service utilization, clinical productivity, and use of high-cost clinical resources. It will identify avoidable clinical expenditure, operational bottlenecks, non-value-added process steps, and resource leakage that affect throughput, productivity, and cost performance. It will also benchmark selected clinical performance domains against relevant good practice, strengthen managerial visibility of clinical cost drivers, review salary arrangements for the workforce in clinical areas in relation to performance, workload, productivity, and service delivery requirements, and assess revenue cycle management processes to improve financial control and reduce leakage. The expected output of Pillar A is a set of operational models, management tools, KPI frameworks, and phased implementation pathways to improve clinical workflow efficiency, service integration, patient throughput, workforce productivity, departmental accountability, and overall clinical cost efficiency. |
Focus on improving the efficiency of administrative and support functions across healthcare facilities. It will address the principal cost and performance drivers within non-clinical operations through structured review of procurement and supply chain, facility management, administrative operations, logistics, inventory management, workforce deployment, and support-service processes. It will identify inefficiencies, duplication, weak controls, avoidable overhead, and process constraints that undermine administrative efficiency and operational resilience. The pillar will assess workforce planning and performance management across non-clinical functions, develop process optimization measures, and cost reduction strategies, and define practical actions to strengthen procurement efficiency, supply chain performance, logistics control, and resource sharing across facilities. Where directly relevant to non-clinical cost control and long-term resilience, the pillar will also incorporate selected sustainable finance, utilities optimization, resource-efficiency, and sustainability-reporting measures. The expected output of Pillar B is a set of operationally actionable recommendations, management tools, KPI frameworks, and phased implementation pathways to strengthen administrative efficiency, support-function effectiveness, workforce productivity, non-clinical cost control, and broader operational sustainability across the EHA network. |
Across both pillars, the assignment shall combine structured gap assessment, root-cause analysis, evidence-based solution design, prioritized implementation planning, pilot support for selected interventions, integrated performance monitoring, and know-how transfer through capacity building of EHA teams. The intended result is a practical, scalable, and evidence-based transformation model that reduces avoidable cost, improves resource utilization, strengthens workforce and performance management, and sustains high-quality healthcare service delivery across the EHA network.
Overview of Assignment
The assignment shall be implemented over a total period of 3 months at EHA Headquarter and in one selected governorate. The assignment is intended to support EHA through diagnostics, benchmarking, analytical review, solution design, limited pilot support for selected interventions, and institutional capability transfer.
Objective
To support EHA in designing, testing, and initiating the implementation of a practical, evidence-based, and scalable Cost Efficiency and Sustainability Transformation Model that improves cost visibility, operational efficiency, workforce productivity, and institutional sustainability without compromising quality of care, patient safety, access, or continuity of service delivery.
Specific Objectives
Detailed Scope of Work
Cross-Cutting / Inception Requirements
Across the assignment, the consultancy shall:
Only a limited number of priority interventions, as agreed with EHA following the baseline phase, shall be taken forward for detailed design, pilot support, and institutionalization during the assignment period.
This pillar focuses on optimizing clinical service delivery to improve efficiency while maintaining or enhancing quality of care.
This pillar focuses on improving the efficiency, control, and sustainability of administrative and support functions across healthcare facilities.
Key Deliverables
The consultancy shall deliver concise, action-oriented technical assistance outputs and support packages rather than stand-alone reports only. All deliverables shall be subject to EHA review and validation in accordance with the agreed scope, methodology, and comments-resolution process.
All deliverables listed below shall apply to the 3-month assignment and shall be developed, validated, and operationalized at EHA Headquarters and in one selected governorate. The outputs shall also include practical recommendations and scale-up considerations for future replication across additional EHA facilities and governorates.
Deliverable 1: Inception and Integrated Diagnostic Baseline Report
A consolidated assessment report covering EHA Headquarters, relevant governorate branch structures, hospitals, and primary healthcare centers and units in the selected implementation areas. The report shall include:
Deliverable 2: Clinical Operations Cost Efficiency Diagnostic Report
Deliverable 3: Clinical KPI, Benchmarking, Dashboards, and Performance Monitoring Framework
Deliverable 4: Clinical Operations Improvement and Pilot Support Package
Deliverable 5: Revenue Cycle Management Review and Recommendations Report
Deliverable 6: Non-Clinical Operations Cost Efficiency Diagnostic Report
Deliverable 7: Non-Clinical KPI, Dashboard, Institutionalization, and Scale-Up Package
Project Governance and Timeline
A designated overall coordination focal point shall be responsible for integration across both workstreams, including methodological alignment, quality assurance, and preparation of consolidated updates for EHA.
The assignment shall be implemented over a total period of 3 months under unified governance arrangements.
Coverage: EHA Headquarters and one selected governorate.
Purpose: conduct diagnostics, validate priority interventions, develop tools and frameworks, support initial operationalization, and generate practical implementation lessons to inform broader scale-up across the EHA network.
The consultancy shall deliver coordinated outputs through two workstreams under Pillar A and Pillar B, with selected diagnostic, design, implementation-support, and capacity-building activities undertaken in parallel where appropriate. All outputs shall be subject to unified governance, validation, and reporting arrangements led by the designated overall coordination focal point.
The consultancy shall be expected to:
Contract Parameters and Payment Schedule
Item | Description |
Total Contract Duration | 3 months |
Implementation Modality | EHA Headquarters + one selected governorate |
Payments shall be made against submission and formal acceptance by EHA of the relevant milestone outputs, in accordance with the agreed workplan and contract terms.
Each milestone shall be deemed achieved only upon EHA’s written confirmation that the corresponding outputs have been satisfactorily delivered and that comments raised by EHA have been appropriately addressed.
Deliverable | Description | Timeframe | % of Total Contract |
Deliverable 1 | Inception and Integrated Diagnostic Baseline Report | End of Month 1 | 20% |
Deliverable 2 | Clinical Operations Cost Efficiency Diagnostic Report | End of Month 2 | 15% |
Deliverable 3 | Clinical KPI, Benchmarking, Dashboards, and Performance Monitoring Framework | End of Month 2 | 15% |
Deliverable 5 | Revenue Cycle Management Review and Recommendations Report | End of Month 2 | 10% |
Deliverable 6 | Non-Clinical Operations Cost Efficiency Diagnostic Report | End of Month 2 | 10% |
Deliverable 4 | Clinical Operations Improvement and Pilot Support Package | End of Month 3 | 10% |
Deliverable 7 | Non-Clinical KPI, Dashboard, Institutionalization, and Scale-Up Package | End of Month 3 | 10% |
Deliverable 8 | Capacity Building, Handover, and Replication Package | End of Month 3 | 10% |
All deliverables set out in this ToR remain applicable throughout the assignment. For administrative and payment purposes, the deliverables are grouped into milestone-based payment tranches rather than repeated as separate payment lines for each deliverable.
Potential Contract Expansion: In the event of expansion of the World Bank project, EHA may, subject to funding availability, internal approval, and applicable procurement and contracting procedures, extend the assignment to include an additional implementation period of 2 months in one additional governorate, with an estimated contract value of USD 30,000.
Required Competencies and Qualifications of the Consultancy
The consultancy should demonstrate experience in healthcare cost optimization, operational transformation, revenue cycle management, managerial costing, workforce productivity analysis, administrative efficiency, sustainable finance, utilities optimization, and support-function improvement, preferably in public healthcare systems.
Where a consortium is proposed, one lead firm shall assume overall contractual accountability and shall clearly demonstrate how the expertise required across both pillars will be integrated through a unified project-management and quality-assurance approach.
The consulting team should include expertise in:
Evaluation and Selection Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
Technical expertise and references in healthcare transformation, cost optimization, and institutional efficiency improvement | 30% |
Methodology and technical approach for delivery across Pillar A and Pillar B workstreams | 30% |
Team qualifications and capacity-building / knowledge-transfer experience | 20% |
Value for money and financial proposal | 20% |
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION)
Country: Ukraine
Name of Project: Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program
Grant No.: TF0C5794
Assignment Title: Consulting services for the development of teaching and learning materials (TLM) for the first cycle of study at the level of upper secondary education (10th grade)
Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): LEARN-1.1-TLM10
The objectives of the LEARN are: to (i) improve teaching and learning conditions; and (ii) to strengthen the management capacity of the education system.
The total financing for the Operation is US$451 million using a combination of the World Bank's financial instruments: Program-for-Results (PforR) complemented by Investment Project Financing (IPF).
The MoES intends to apply part of the grant proceeds to eligible payments for consulting services for which this Request for Expressions of Interest has been issued.
The consulting services (hereinafter – the Services) include:
• developing teaching and learning materials (hereinafter referred to as “TLM”) for the first cycle/year of upper secondary education (Grade 10);
• upgrading the MoES digital repository for TLM storage and use by expanding the repository’s capacity, as well as updating the User Manual for the repository;
• developing, publishing, and disseminating hard copies of the Manuals on TLM;
• conducting training for TLM users; and
• organizing a final event for dissemination of the results.
The expected period for the Consultant’s provision of the Services is approximately 12 calendar months from the date of contract signing.
The required objective of the Services must be achieved by the Consultant within the agreed program and in accordance with the Ukrainian legislation, the World Bank’s policies and rules and requirements of the Terms of Reference (TOR), which is attached.
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (hereinafter – Client/MOES) now invites eligible consulting firms (hereinafter – Consultants) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
The evaluation of the expressions of interest provided by the Consultants will be carried out based on the following criteria:
Legal status and market experience
Experience in digital education
Cooperation with international organizations
Financial stability
Confirmation of qualification. A Consultant shall provide:
Availability of qualified specialists. The company must confirm the availability of at least 7 specialists having permanent/long-term contracts (the term of which exceeds 12 months):
Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s «Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers» September 2023 with amendments of February 2025 (hereinafter – Procurement Regulations), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. In the case of foreign company, the representative office/JV/consortium with local firm should exist by the date of the Contract signing.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the “Quality and Cost Based Selection” arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and to be specifically set out in the Request for Proposals.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form, in Ukrainian or English, to the address below by e-mail by June 25, 2026, 1:00 pm local time.
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
Attn: Yevhen Kudriavets - Project Coordinator
E-mail: uiherp@mon.gov.ua CC: serhiy.artemenko@uiherp.org, kateryna.kovtun@mon.gov.ua
Expressions of interest to be clearly marked: «LEARN-1.1-TLM10: Expression of Interest».
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Consulting services
for the development of teaching and learning materials (TLM)
for the first cycle of study at the level of upper secondary education
(10th grade)
Contract LEARN-1.1-TLM10
World Bank Project ID No.: P504171, Grant Number: TF0C5794
List of abbreviations
AUSO All Ukrainian School Online
GLO Group of learning outcomes
SSPUSE State Standard of Profiled Upper-Secondary Education
SSBSE State Standard of Basic Secondary Education
LEARN The Program "Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in
Ukraine Program"
MoES Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
NIO NUS Implementation Office
NUS The New Ukrainian School
PDF Portable Document Format
SSEQ State Service of Education Quality
TLM Teaching and Learning Materials
UCEQA Ukrainian Center for Education Quality Assessment
UIRO Ukrainian Institute of Education Development
Word Microsoft Word document format
Table of Contents
I. CONTEXT 4
II. OBJECTIVES 5
III. SCOPE OF SERVICES 7
Component 1. Creation of TLMs for educational sectors by expert groups 7
Component 2: Upgrading digital repository for TLMs 9
Component 3: Publishing and dissemination of the Manuals on TLMs 9
Component 4: Capacity building for Pilot participants 11
Component 5: Organization of the final event – presentation of project results 12
Terms and requirements for implementation 13
IV. DELIVERABLES 17
V. REQUIREMENTS 18
Consultant 19
Personnel 20
Implementation mechanism 21
I. CONTEXT
Ukraine and the World Bank have signed the agreements for the Program "Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program" (hereinafter referred to as the LEARN).
The objectives of the LEARN are: to (i) improve teaching and learning conditions; and (ii) to strengthen the management capacity of the education system.
The total financing for the Operation is US$451 million using a combination of the World Bank's financial instruments: Program-for-Results (PforR) complemented by Investment Project Financing (IPF).
The Program-for-Results (PforR) is funded by a US$235 million credit provided by Bank resources, supported by credit enhancement from the Advancing Needed Credit Enhancement for Ukraine (ADVANCE Ukraine) Trust Fund, which is backed by the Government of Japan. This is formalized under the Financing Agreement between Ukraine and the International Development Association for the Program (CREDIT NUMBER 7626-UA). An additional US$150 million is provided under the Special Program for Ukraine and Moldova Recovery (SPUR) of the International Development Association (IDA) Crisis Facility, as outlined in the Loan Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Program (LOAN NUMBER 9721-UA). Financing Agreement (Additional Financing: Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program) between Ukraine and the International Development Association (CREDIT NUMBER 7905-UA) was signed in the amount of US$4.9 million.
Furthermore, US$30 million in Investment Project Financing (IPF) is secured under the Grant Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association, acting as the administrator of the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund (URTF GRANT NUMBER TF0C5794).
Furthermore, US$31.1 million in Additional Financing is provided through grant resources, consisting of US$30.0 million from the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund and US$1.1 million from the Global Partnership for Education Fund. This additional financing is formalized under the Grant Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association, jointly acting as a Supervising Entity for the Global Partnership for Education Fund and as administrator of the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund (URTF GRANT NUMBER TF0D0612; GPE GRANT NUMBER TF0D0613), and supports activities related to the continued implementation of the Program.
Hereinafter, the portion of the Operation financed through the PforR is referred to as the Program and the portion financed through the IPF is referred to as the Project.
The Project complements the LEARN by supporting the piloting of the NUS reform in grades 8 to 12 and strengthening the MoES’ capacity for education system management.
The Project will provide technical support to pilot the NUS reform in selected schools for grades 8 to 12, through: (i) developing, printing, delivering, and testing teaching and learning materials for the NUS Pilot; (ii) developing and carrying out training programs to teachers, school principals, and their deputies; (iii) providing technical assistance to design a fit-for-purpose instrument for measuring teacher classroom practices and to implement said instrument in a sample of classrooms in grades 8 and 9; and (iv) providing STEM, ICT, and other required equipment aligned with the NUS standards to schools in the NUS Pilot at the basic and upper-secondary education levels for grades 8 to 12.
Importantly, the IPF will also strengthen the management capacity of the MoES to manage, monitor, and evaluate the rollout of the NUS reform through: (i) providing technical assistance to the MoES’ units responsible for NUS implementation; (ii) strengthening the Ukrainian Institute of Education Development (“UIRO”) capacity; (iii) creating a Special Online Platform (“SOP”) for State Final Examination (“DPA”); (iv) modernizing the education management information system (“AIKOM”); (v) improving the education infrastructure planning.
Scope and impact
With a funding commitment of $419,9 million and a timeline extending to 2027, LEARN represents a transformative effort to ensure every child in Ukraine has access to safe, high-quality education. The initiative not only addresses immediate challenges posed by the conflict but also lays the groundwork for a resilient and future-ready education system.
The Consultant’s role in this program is critical, as they will design and implement robust frameworks and strategies to meet the evolving demands of Ukraine’s education system. These efforts will contribute to long-term educational recovery, resilience, and equity, ensuring that Ukrainian students are prepared for the challenges of a globalized, knowledge-driven world.
II. OBJECTIVES
The Assignment for the Consultant is:
TLM for each educational domain should consist of a study program, model sets of tasks, model projects, and corresponding compensatory learning course of at least 24 learning hours to be introduced/ implemented as an additional/ compensatory instrument for overcoming the learning gaps apart from/ concurrently with the textbooks for 10th grade participating in approbation in the pilot liceums. The compensatory learning course should be a set of additional multilevel competence-based assessment/ learning tasks aimed at the support/ equalizing students with different personal and social backgrounds, educational needs, learning experiences/ achievements.
This activity focuses on the development of TLM for all educational areas to equip teachers of schools participating in the piloting the State Standard of Profiled Upper-Secondary Education (SSPUSE)" (hereinafter – pilot schools) with the materials for:
These materials will be used by teachers of the pilot schools directly in the educational process to assess/ achieve expected learning outcomes, and/or serve as models for the development of similar tasks by teachers and authors of curricula/manuals/textbooks, ensuring a unified approach to assessing students’ learning achievement as well as comprehensive strategies for coping with educational losses.
Main tasks:
The Consultant will create materials that contain study programs, sets of model tasks, model projects, compensatory learning courses for all 10 educational domains, aimed at assessing the mandatory learning outcomes defined by the SSBSE/ SSPUSE. These materials will be used directly in the educational process by pilot schools, will serve as examples for teachers and authors of educational content, and will contribute to a unified approach to assessment. The developed materials will also be adapted for use with Ukrainian students abroad and in temporarily occupied/de-occupied territories, supporting the recognition of learning outcomes for students with limited or disrupted access to Ukrainian education.
A digital repository preliminary developed as a storage for TLMs under the Project Consulting services for the development of teaching and learning materials (TLM) for the final year of study at the level of basic secondary education (9th grade) and owned by an agency appointed by MoES will be upgraded to storage TLMs developed under Component 1 of this Assignment, and the User Manual for repository will be updated. The repository will support efficient storing, search, filtering, classification, and retrieval of tasks developed within Component 1 aligned with specific learning outcomes. This platform will ensure open access to the materials for educators, curricula/ materials’ developers, and other stakeholders. The main idea of the repository is to create collections of materials that are “linked” to the learning outcomes, which will allow users to select the necessary materials for various purposes, including students’ assessment.
Manuals on TLM will be developed (written), provided with editing and graphic design and published as hard copies to explain the purpose and structure of TLMs. Following review and approval according to the national regulations, these publications will be distributed to pilot schools for direct use and to support the development of similar resources by teachers and content developers. The dissemination of the manuals for pilot schools is expected to be done in digital format. Consultant is responsible for arranging the most effective way of editing and delivery of the product. For those purposes, both individuals and companies could be outsourced if needed.
The Consultant will deliver 1 general (introductory) and 10 domain-specific professional development courses (0,5 ECTS credit each) for teachers working with 10th grades in pilot schools and other relevant stakeholders (i.e. school principals/ deputy principals,trainers, teacher-trainers) – all teachers from pilot schools are expected to be covered during the assignment. This training will focus on the use of the developed TLMs, including how to apply the tools and tasks to assess student learning achievements effectively and to respond to the results of this assessment.
To promote the wider use and impact of the developed materials, the Consultant will organize a final presentation event. This event will present the project deliverables, raise awareness among broader stakeholders, and outline strategies for the scale-up and continued use of the materials, including potential replication by educational content developers.
The Assignment should be implemented during the 12 months since a date of contract signing.
The assignment will adhere to the policies and regulations set forth by Ukrainian legislation and the World Bank, ensuring that it is practical, adaptable, and responsive to both immediate and long-term needs. These efforts are aimed at positioning Ukraine’s education system as a model of sustainability, inclusiveness, and excellence that enables students to thrive in a globalized world. The TLM will be developed in line with the academic integrity principles and compliance with the intellectual property rights. The Consultant should provide the Quality Assurance Plan at the inception stage and should report on its implementation as part of the Phase 1-4 reports on deliverables.
III. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The selected consultant will be responsible for the completion of the following components to assure the development and implementation of TLMs for 10 educational domains:
(i) language and literature; (ii) foreign languages; (iii) civic and historical; (iv) maths; (v) science; (vi) technology; (vii) art; (viii) social and health; (ix) IT; (x) physical education. Each task must be performed with accuracy, professionalism, and in accordance with the outlined goals and requirements.
Component 1. Creation of TLMs for educational domains by expert groups
The Consultant will create 10 expert groups (the final list of experts is to be approved by the Client and NIO) and coordinate the development of TLMs for 10 educational domains. TLMs will be used by the pilot schools in the educational process apart from the draft textbooks introduced for approbation accordingly to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated 26 August 2025 No. 1058 “On the implementation of the experimental project on the introduction in general secondary education institutions of educational programmes developed on the basis of the Typical Educational Programme for grades 10–12 of general secondary education institutions providing profile secondary education of the academic orientation”.
These materials will also serve as a model for creating high-quality tasks (including competency-based tasks) for developers of educational materials and teachers.
The TLM (for each specific educational domain) are model tools that contain study program, model sets of tasks, model projects and compensatory learning tasks for conducting diagnostic and summative assessments by GLO, and following compensatory/equalizing interventions and accompanying explanations and recommendations that provide clear guidance for users on how to use tasks/tools to assess student achievement.
The KPI for TLM development is presented in Annex 1.
A study program is a document that defines the sequence of achieving expected learning outcomes and describes the relevant content and educational activities for using model sets of tasks and model projects, as well as ompensatory learning tasks (24 hours of instruction). A study program should be designed for two semesters, with hours of instruction rationally divided between them. The structure of study programme must comply with the requirements of the typical educational programme for grades 10-12 of general secondary education institutions that provide profile secondary education with an academic track (https://mon.gov.ua/npa/pro-zatverdzhennia-typovoi-osvitnoi-prohramy-dlia-10-12-klasiv-zakladiv-zahalnoi-serednoi-osvity-iaki-zabezpechuiut-zdobuttia-profilnoi-serednoi-osvity-za-akademichnym-spriamuvanniam).
A model set of tasks is a set of tasks organized in accordance with the specification developed for a particular assessment and created in accordance with the requirements for model tasks.
The minimum number of model sets of tasks in the model tools repository is 3 per educational domain, including the mandatory ones:
Depending on the specifics of the educational domain and the GLO of the respective domain, the number of model sets can be increased (but not reduced) to provide a holistic representation of assessment opportunities for all GLO defined by the SSBSE/ SSPUSE for a particular domain.
Each model set of tasks should contain a sufficient number of individual tasks to conduct an objective assessment in accordance with the requirements of the SSBSE/ SSPUSE for the relevant period of study.
The number of tasks in the diagnostic work should be calculated proceeding from at least 2 academic hours of assessment. When creating tasks for diagnostic work, use the assessment guidelines defined for the 9th grade SSBSE, which remain relevant for the SSPUSE in accordance with the progress recorded at the link https://educationforlife.mon.gov.ua/interaktyvnyi-postup/?cycle%5B%5D=7-9&cycle%5B%5D=10-12. Tasks for 10th grade cannot duplicate tasks developed within the TLM for 9th grade.
The number of tasks in the final semester work should be calculated proceeding from at least 1 academic hour of testing for each group of results specified in the certificate of achievement for the relevant educational domain: (i) language and literature — 4; (ii) foreign languages — 4; (iii) civic and historical — 3; (iv) maths — 3; (v) science — 3; (vi) technology — 3; (vii) art — 3; (viii) social and health — 4; (ix) IT — 4; (x) physical education — 3.
The maximum number of tasks in a particular set depends on several factors: 1) the specifics of the subject-specific learning outcomes; 2) the availability and length of the stimulus materials (reading texts, instructions, etc.) needed to complete the tasks; 3) the type and nature of the tasks.
A set of tasks for educational fields where performance tasks are relevant, such as language and literature — listening & speaking; foreign languages — listening & speaking; science — conducting experiments; technology — product manufacturing; art — product manufacturing, performance; physical education — physical exercise, may contain fewer tasks if the set includes a performance task, compared to task sets for other fields.
The tasks may relate to stimulus materials (reading texts, situation descriptions, instructions for completion). The time required to work through the relevant materials should be taken into account when determining the maximum possible number of tasks for the estimated time of the set. The stimulus material should be necessary for the completion of the tasks and correspond in volume to the task set. When calculating the time required to work through the stimulus material, a guideline is up to 150 words per minute of text material.
When calculating the number of tasks for a set, it is necessary to proceed from the following average time limits for completing different types and kinds of tasks (depending on the length of the instructions and stimulus material):
Examples for calculating the number of tasks for a given time can be found in the external independent assessment test forms available at https://testportal.gov.ua/ofzvit/, as well as competency-based tasks available at https://nus-tasks.net/.
A model set of tasks specification is a description of a set of tasks that gives a complete picture of the specifics of the assessment and the determination of results based on it. The specification should contain information about the following:
A model project is a long-term project (at least one week) developed and described in detail within the educational domain, the results of which can be used for summative assessment (interim (thematic), semester, or annual).
The minimum number of model projects is 2: 1 for basic level and 1 for an advanced level of learning outcomes for each educational domain. Projects should differ by subjects of completion (individual, pair, microgroup, group) and by the modality of the leading activity with the intention to clearly express the potential of project activity in the educational process for different educational domains.
The model project plan is a comprehensive description of the project that provides a detailed overview of its organization, implementation, evaluation, and outcome. The plan should contain information on the following:
Compensatory learning tasks - set of content/ learning activities aimed at filling out identified learning gaps related to respective expected learning outcomes.
Minimal amount of the learning tasks is 200 evenly distributed among GLOs, defined by the SSPUSE for each educational domain. Respectively the number of GLOs is: (i) language and literature — 4; (ii) foreign languages — 4; (iii) civic and historical — 6; (iv) maths — 4; (v) science — 4; (vi) technology — 3; (vii) art — 3; (viii) social and health — 4; (ix) IT — 4; (x) physical education — 3. Learning tasks should be allocated among 24 hours of instruction as defined in the respective study program.
Learning tasks should be in line with the examples of learning tasks for 10-12 grades published here: https://educationforlife.mon.gov.ua/interaktyvnyi-postup/?cycle%5B%5D=10-12, and/or can extend the list of these examples and be suitable for use in the ongoing educational process as a separate extension of the textbooks’ tasks.
Component 2: Upgrading a digital repository for TLMs
This component focuses on upgrading a user-friendly digital environment (online repository) that will ensure efficient access to structured learning materials aligned with the mandatory learning outcomes of the SSBSE/ SSPUSE. The repository will support filtering, searching, saving, and integration with existing digital education platforms, enhancing their functionality.
Selected Consultant should review relevant existing digital solutions (particularly, repository for TLMs developed under the Project’s Consulting services for the development of teaching and learning materials (TLM) for the final year of study at the level of basic secondary education (9th grade) ) and propose implementation/improvement plan based on the analysis .
The improvement plan should be approved by the Client and then implemented by Consultant. If necessary the developer of the digital repository can be outsourced.
The User Manual for repository should be updated.
Component 3: Developing, publishing and dissemination of the Manuals on TLMs
Definition and components
This component focuses on the development of Manuals for teachers on the created TLMs for each educational domain (10 manuals, minimum 2 author’s sheets each) that will be distributed to pilot schools. The following indicative structure of the manuals may have peculiarities related to the specifics of learning assessment in certain educational domains.
Each Manual should serve as an instructional and explanatory source for the TLMs presented in the digital repository of materials (database) and contain the following components in its structure:
Literary editing. Perform comprehensive editing of TLMs to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy in Ukrainian.
Graphic design and layout of educational materials. Formatting of TLMs following visual guidelines provided by the MoES; materials are visually appealing, accessible and suitable for both print and digital distribution; final version of documents in electronic (PDF) and print-ready formats, along with editable source files for future updates.
Requirements
The Consultant shall ensure that the following requirements are met during the implementation of this component:
Component 4: Capacity building for Pilot participants
This component focuses on building the capacity of teachers involved in the piloting of the SSPUSE at the level of the 10th grade by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively use the developed TLMs, including appropriate use of tools and tasks for assessing student learning achievements and filling out identified learning gaps/ compensating educational losses/ equalizing students achievements. All teachers of pilot schools are expected to be covered by capacity building activities. Apart from the Pilot schools’ teachers other stakeholders (i.e. school managers, trainers, teacher-trainers etc) could be involved.
The training course will be designed and delivered to support the application of competency-based assessment principles and the integration of TLMs into the teaching and learning process. The course should be introduced gradually during the 2026-2027 school year in line with the development of the TLMs (see Component 1) with the purpose to explain to the audience how to use/ modify/ implement them in a real educational process. Based on the synchronous phase (set of webinars) corresponding asynchronous courses will be developed and launched for open access.
The training course should include the following components:
A modular format tailored to the progression of TLM development and use, aligned with the academic year.
Component 5: Organization of the final event – presentation of project results
This component focuses on organizing and conducting a final in-person event to formally present the project deliverables, including the developed training and learning materials (TLMs) and the digital repository. The event aims to summarize the outcomes of the pilot implementation of the 1-st cycle of PUSE, engage key stakeholders, and outline the next steps for further application and scaling of project outputs.
The event will serve the following purposes:
Event format:
Event components:
The Consultant shall be responsible for full logistical and organizational support to ensure a high-quality event experience. This includes:
Terms and requirements for implementation
The assignment must be completed within the agreed timeframe, and all deliverables must comply with the policies and rules set forth by Ukrainian law and the World Bank.
The consultant is expected to ensure smooth coordination with the MoES throughout the process, maintaining clear communication and regular updates.
It is expected that a clear implementation sequence will be followed to ensure logical coordination between the components.
In particular:
The Consultant is expected to propose a detailed implementation schedule in Quality Assurance Plan , including key milestones and estimated completion dates for each component. Based on the needs analysis, the Consultant will also propose an approach to the updating the digital repository and its integration with existing digital solutions. This schedule should reflect logical dependencies between tasks and ensure that the results are ready for public presentation.
IV. DELIVERABLES
The Consultant shall deliver the following deliverables, ensuring that they all meet the detailed requirements outlined in this ToR:
D1 (Component 1): TLMs for educational domains (Annex 1)
Set of competence-oriented tasks for 10 educational domains
Each set shall fully comply with the detailed requirements specified in this ToR.
D2 (Component 2): Digital repository of TLMs
Online repository of materials upgraded/integrated with existing digital solutions
A brief user manual is updated.
D3 (Component 3): Manuals on TLMs applying (Annex 1)
Manuals on applying TLMs for each domain, 10 Manuals total
Each Manual is an instructional and explanatory source for the TLMs presented in the TLMs repository.
D4 (Component 4): Training course on the use/development of TLMs
Approximately 3 general and 3 educational domains-specific webinars – totally about 35 webinars during the school year.
An online training course on the use/development of tasks for assessing students' learning achievements is available.
All pilot schools' teachers are covered by the training.
D5 (Component 5): Final Event
The final event to present the products developed under this ToR.
Representatives of the pilot schools and other stakeholders were involved in the event.
Monthly progress updates
Reporting requirements
This structure of deliverables ensures that all results are comprehensive, visually appealing, and effectively disseminated to the target audience, which will contribute to the success of the project.
Under the Lump-Sum Contract (World Bank Standard Form), payments shall be made to the Consultant upon submission and Client’s acceptance of the deliverables specified below, and upon submission of an acceptable invoice and a signed Certificate of Acceptance.
The Consultant will, no later than the 14th calendar day after completing the activities according to the Work Schedule will submit a respective draft report.
Algorithm for accepting the reports
The Consultant will, no later than the 14th calendar day, unless otherwise specified below, after completing the relevant Stages according to the Work Schedule, prepare the draft of the corresponding Report (Phase 1 Report/Phase 2 Report/Phase 3 Report/Phase 4 Report) (hereinafter – the Report)..
The draft of the Report package shall be drawn up in electronic (Word/Excel and PDF) format and sent to the Client’s email address specified in the Contract.
The Client will review the draft of the report within 14 calendar days from the date of its receipt and provide comments and suggestions for finalizing the draft of the report or confirm the efficiency and quality of the Assignment implementation and its correspondence with the requirements of this Terms of Reference.
The Consultant, within 7 calendar days from the date of receipt of comments from the Client, will process them and submit the revised report in electronic and paper format to the Client, together with a table indicating, for each comment, the method of its consideration or justification for the deviation.
If the Client has no comments on the revised report, the report shall be deemed approved, which shall be confirmed by a signed Acceptance certificate for services.
If the Client does not respond with comments on the draft Report and proposals for its revision within the above-mentioned period, the draft report shall be deemed accepted, and the Consultant shall be obliged to send the report in electronic PDF format and paper format to the Client.
Payment schedule
1. First Payment – 20% of the Contract Amount
Payable upon the Consultant’s submission and the Client’s acceptance of the Phase 1 Report, which includes: (i) C1.1 Formation of groups of experts in educational domain; () C2.1 Needs analysis / determination of the approach to the creation / integration of a digital repository of educational materials; () C1.2. Determination of the format of TLMs and the procedure for their examination; (iv) C1.3 Development and examination of the diagnostic work (input); (v) C1.4 Developing the Study programs; (vi) Quality Assurance Plan.
2. Second Payment – 25% of the Contract Amount
Payable upon the Consultant’s submission and the Client’s acceptance of the Phase 2 Report, which includes: (i) C1.5 Developing the compensatory learning tasks for the 1st semester; (ii) C4.1 Stakeholders training (1st wave of training course - webinars); (iii) C1.6 Developing the basic-level model project; (iv) C1.7 Creating summative semester work for the 1st semester; (v) C2.2 Upgrading a digital repository of educational materials; (vi) C1.8 Developing the compensatory learning tasks for the 2nd semester.
3. Third Payment – 25% of the Contract Amount
Payable upon the Consultant’s submission and the Client’s acceptance of the Phase 3 Report, which includes: (i) C4.2 Stakeholders training (2nd wave of training course - webinars); (ii) C.1.9 Developing the advanced-level model project; (iii) C1.10 Developing summative semester work for the 2nd semester; (iv) C3.1 Developing the Manuals on TLMs applying; (v) C3.2 Posting tasks in the repository; (vi) C4.3. Developing and launching an online course on TLMs applying.
4. Fourth Payment – 30% of the Contract Amount
Payable upon the Consultant’s submission and the Client’s acceptance of the Phase 4 Report, which includes: (i) C3.3 Publishing the Manual on TLMs applying; (ii) C5.1 Final presentation event; (iii) C5.2 Summarizing and reporting.
V. REQUIREMENTS
Consultant
The following minimum requirements (failed/passed criteria) shall be applied to determine the Consultant's qualifications:
Personnel
The consultant shall provide sufficiently qualified specialists and time allocation to perform the activities required by the scope of work and achieve the project objectives within the specified time, cost and quality parameters.
The Consultant's team should have key experts with the relevant knowledge and experience to develop and implement digital assessment products and tools. In addition, appropriate administrative staff, such as secretaries and translators, should support the team throughout the assignment.
The Consultant is expected to propose the number and type of staff required to perform the services effectively and efficiently. Costs for all proposed staff shall be included in the financial proposal. The Consultant shall also ensure that all proposed staff will be available during the time specified in the Assignment.
It is estimated that the development of content in all educational domains will require the involvement of 10 leading experts in educational domains and 20-30 experts in learning outcomes assessment/ curriculum development/ content design..
Experts are expected to carry out development of TLM, development of Manual, capacity building measures, and then planning/ moderating the final dissemination event.
Qualifications of key experts
Leading expert in the field of education – focuses on identifying sector-specific features and reviewing tasks for assessing learning achievements at the adaptation stage of the profiled upper secondary education in accordance with the learning outcomes and assessment criteria established by the SSPUSE. He/she interacts with stakeholders and advises on the implementation of assessment tools within the relevant field.
Qualifications and experience:
Learning Outcomes Assessment Expert – focuses on the development of learning outcomes assessment tasks in the relevant domain. Develops model assignments/tools/projects, teaching aids, and assessment methods, ensuring that they are aligned with competency-based standards. Collaborates with practitioners to refine and pilot these solutions.
Qualifications and experience:
The consent of the MoES to engage the proposed experts must be obtained prior to engagement based on the curriculum vitae provided by the Consultant. Key experts should confirm their qualifications by providing detailed CVs highlighting their experience, skills and relevance to the project profile. The Consultant shall identify all technical and support staff that will be required for the timely completion of the Assignment. In this regard, the Consultant is expected to indicate the number and availability of all technical and support staff to demonstrate that the objectives can be achieved. Therefore, the names of technical and support staff are requested, although resumes are not required.
The Consultant shall select and hire other experts (if necessary) in accordance with the profiles defined in its Methodology and these Terms of Reference.
The Consultant may outsource the organization of events (e.g., seminars, workshops, stakeholder meetings) to a specialized service provider. The selection, engagement and management of any such external service provider will be at the discretion of the Consultant, subject to the prior approval of the MoES. All arrangements shall be in accordance with the defined project scope, budget and quality requirements.
Implementation mechanism
Consultant
The Consultant shall be responsible for the support in all aspects and expenses of its team during the performance of the Services. The Consultant shall be responsible for hiring and remuneration of the staff. The Consultant shall also cover its own costs for additional technical, administrative and other support staff.
The Consultant shall provide all logistics, rent, supplies, computers, laptops and equipment necessary for the smooth delivery of the services and shall provide for the same in its financial proposal. These funds shall be provided only as rent, including maintenance, and shall not be provided as funds for the purchase of any logistics items in the Financial Proposal.
The Consultant will report on all aspects of the contract to the Client's authorized representative.
During the project implementation, the Consultant shall take into account the restrictions related to the military invasion/ the unstable security situation in Ukraine. Depending on the nature of the restrictions at the start date of the Contract, the Consultant may have to start with remote office work before being able to conduct field work and/or may prefer to engage local consultants in the early stages of the Contract. The Consultant is encouraged to explore all opportunities to engage local staff and benefit from their knowledge and experience.
Client
The Client shall be responsible for the implementation of the Project as a whole, and the Consultant's Assignment shall be managed and monitored by the Client's Executive Team.
All communication between the Client and the Consultant shall be in writing in English and/or Ukrainian. With regard to payments to the Consultant, amendments to the contract with the Consultant, submission of the Consultant's requests for the Client's prior approval and other similar cases and actions for which the Client considers such a method of correspondence mandatory, the correspondence shall be conducted by means of printed documents in a sufficient number of copies provided to the Client. In all other cases, correspondence by e-mail is acceptable, provided that the list of recipients is agreed upon by both parties in advance.
The Client shall provide all available data, documents, reports and studies related to the Assignment and necessary for the successful performance of the Services. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for verification, interpretation and use of such materials and data. The Consultant shall not disclose the received data/documents to any third party not involved in the Assignment.
Most of the available information is in Ukrainian. The consultant will organize translation, if necessary, at its own expense.
All products, results, reports, materials, etc. developed under the project are the property of the Ministry of Education and Science.
Equipment
No equipment shall be purchased on behalf of the Client under this service agreement and shall not be transferred to the Client after the termination of this agreement. Any equipment related to this contract that is to be purchased by the Client shall be procured through a separate procurement tender procedure.
Annex 1
KPI for the TLM and Manuals on TLM
| Educational Domain | Number of study programs | Minimum number of model sets* of tasks | Minimum number of model projects | Number of compensatory 24-hours courses in the 10th grade (1 hour = 45 minutes) | Manuals for TLM in digital and printed formats | ||||
for one diagnostic assessment in 10th grade (input at the beginning of the 1st semester) | for one summative assessment in the 1st semester of the 10th grade | for one summative assessment in the 2nd semester of the 10th grade | basic level of learning outcomes, the 10th grade
| advanced level of learning outcomes, the 10th grade | ||||||
1 | - () | Language and Literature (Ukrainian) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies |
2 | Mathematics | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies | |
3 | Sciences | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies | |
4 | Technological | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies | |
5 | Informatics / Computer Science | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies | |
6 | ’ | Social and Health-Preserving | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies |
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| Civic and Historical | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies |
8 | Arts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies | |
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| Physical Education (PE) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 manual in digital and 200 hard copies |
10 | - () | Language and Literature (foreign) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 digital and 200 hard copies |
| Total | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 digital and 2000 hard copies | |
| Reporting | Phase 1 Report | Phase 1 Report | Phase 2 Report | Phase 3 Report | Phase 2 Report | Phase 3 Report | Phase 2 Report | Phase 3 Report –digital layouts Phase 4 Report – hard copies published |
*Note: One set of tasks consists of more than one task for a learner. One set of tasks means one variant.
nnex 2
Work schedule
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| Inception stage: development of Quality Assurance Plan; selection and hiring respective personnel | Quality Assurance Plan is developed; personnel is hired. | 1-4 |
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C1.1 | Formation of groups of experts in educational domain | All 10 groups of experts in specific domains have been selected and approved by the MoES | 1-2 |
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C1.2 | Determining the format of TLMs specifically for different educational domains and the procedure for their examination and approval | The format of TLMs has been agreed, taking into account domain specifics and the procedure for their examination and approval | 2-4 |
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C1.3 | Developing and examination of the diagnostic work (input) | Diagnostic work (input) for all 10 domains developed and approved | 4-8 |
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C1.4 | Developing the Study program | Study programs for all 10 domains developed and approved | 6-10 |
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C2.1 | Needs analysis / determination of the approach to the upgrading / integration of a digital repository of educational materials | Decision made to modernise/upgrade the repository considering existing digital resources. | 1-4 |
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C1.5 | Developing the compensatory learning tasks for the 1st semester | Compensatory learning tasks for all 10 domains developed and approved | 10-14 |
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C4.1 | Stakeholders training | Teachers of pilot schools were trained on using TLMs (1st wave of training course - webinars) | 11-13 |
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C1.7 | Creating summative semester work for the 1st semester | Summative semester works for all 10 domains developed and approved | 16-19 |
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C2.2 | Upgrading a digital repository of educational materials | An upgraded version of the TLMs repository was created and the relevant materials were posted | 5-19 |
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"},{"id":"OP00452269","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"19-Jun-2026","notice_lang_name":"Portuguese","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-07-08T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"16:00","project_ctry_name":"Eastern and Southern Africa","project_id":"P180547","project_name":"Accelerating Sustainable & Clean Energy Access Transformation Program Using the Multiphase Programma","bid_reference_no":"ZM-COMESA -555290-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Individual consultancy to design the curriculum of the regional women's leadership institute and the Regional STEM skills Accelerator Institute","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Ben Bella Road, P. O. Box 30051, Lusaka","contact_ctry_name":"Zambia","contact_email":"S.Mwesigwa@comesa.int","contact_name":"Silver Mwesigwa","contact_organization":"COMESA","contact_phone_no":"+260 211 227318","contact_web_url":"https://www.comesa.int/individual-consultancy-for-consultancy-services-on-curriculum-design-of-the-regional-womens-leadership-and-regional-stem-skills-accelerator/","submission_date":"2026-06-19T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
Consultancy services on curriculum design of the regional women's leadership and regional STEM skills accelerator
Ref: ZM-COMESA-555290-CS-INDV Date: 18 June 2026
Letter of Invitation (LoI)
No | Evaluation attribute | Percentage Points |
1 | A minimum of a master’s degree in electrical engineering, Renewable Energy, Mechanical Engineering, Gender Studies (with an energy background), or a related field. A PhD in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage. | 20 |
2 | 8–10 years of combined experience in gender equality and women’s empowerment, social inclusion, energy, education, and engineering, with a focus on leadership roles and technical project implementation | 10 |
3 | 5 – 10 years in Human Resources (HR) in the energy industry as well as curriculum design | 10 |
4 | 7+ years of demonstrated experience in promoting women in leadership roles, particularly in male-dominated sectors such as energy, engineering, or STEM fields.
| 10 |
5 | Proven track record in successfully designing and implementing impactful and trackable leadership training programs and technical education initiatives that prepare women for senior management or decision-making roles.
| 15 |
6 | Experience with the development of leadership institutes and STEM related institutes in Eastern and Southern Africa region
| 15 |
7 | Experience working on energy projects, including renewable energy (solar, wind), energy distribution networks, or hybrid systems, with a focus on project design, implementation, and management | 10 |
8 | Experience integrating gender perspectives into technical solutions or collaborating with gender experts on engineering projects | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Note: The minimum technical score (St) required to pass is: 75%
(i) PRICES: The financial proposal shall be inclusive of all expenses deemed necessary by the Consultant for the performance of the Contract and must not include any of the following taxes in Procuring Entity Zambia: value added tax and social charges or/and income taxes on non-resident personnel’s fees and benefits.
(ii) EVALUATION AND AWARD OF CONTRACT: Proposals determined to be administrative and technical compliant to the requirement will be evaluated by comparison of their prices. A proposal is considered compliant to the requirements if: fulfils the formal requirements (see Paragraphs 2,3,4,5 and 6 above), has received minimum 75 points for the technical proposal. The award will be made to the candidate with the highest combined technical and financial score among the administrative and technical compliant proposals.
(iii) VALIDITY OF THE PROPOSAL: Your proposal should be valid for a period of 120 days from the date for deadline for submission indicated in Paragraph 4 above.
Procurement Unit
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
Ground Floor, COMESA Centre, Ben Bella Road,
P.O. Box 30051, Lusaka – Zambia,
Telephone: +260 211 2297226/29.
Web: http://www.comesa.int
Email: procurement@comesa.int
Contact person: Niva Chokwe
E-mail: NChokwe@comesa.int
ANNEXES:
ANNEX 1: Terms of Reference
ANNEX 2: Standard Contract/Terms and Conditions
Sincerely,
Signature______________________
Name: Silver Mwesigwa
Title: Head of Procurement and General services Unit
ANNX 1: Terms of Reference
ASCENT MPA
CONSULTANCY ON CURRICULUM DESIGN OF THE REGIONAL WOMEN’’S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE AND REGIONAL STEM SKILLS ACCELERATOR INSTITUTE
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Overview of ASCENT
The Accelerating Sustainable & Clean Energy Access Transformation Program (ASCENT) objective is to increase access to sustainable energy services in East and Southern Africa. Today, 365 million people are without electricity access in the region and 558 million people without clean cooking access. Eastern and Southern Africa accounts for more than half of the world’s unelectrified population (675 million) and nearly a quarter of the global population without access to clean cooking (2.4 billion). Accelerating energy access progress in the region is essential not only to help unlock its potential and deliver on its development goals, but also to help the world achieve SDG7 (and other SDG goals) and address global challenges including climate change, resilience, and fragility.
ASCENT is expected to provide life-transforming opportunities for 100 million people across 20 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa, placing the region on the path to universal energy access. It will align the comparative advantage of all parts of the World Bank (IDA, IFC, MIGA) and build on the proposed IDA funding envelope of $5 billion to leverage an additional $10 billion from public and private financing through strategic partnerships. ASCENT’s programmatic approach will allow the World Bank to dedicate significant resources over a longer time horizon (seven years) and to provide a platform across both national and regional levels that will offer opportunities for collaboration with development partners and a focus on unlocking private capital.
ASCENT has become the leading vehicle for delivering the targets under Mission 300 (M300). In order to provide access to sustainable and clean energy to 300 million in Africa, the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation, (ASCENT) (P180547): MPA (ASCENT MPA) project will continue to integrate gender-transformative approaches that will not only close gender gaps related to energy access but will also employ interventions to empower women to make meaningful contributions to the AFE energy sector in alignment with the WBG Gender Strategy 2024-2030.
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
A sustainable future for all people, including the 1.2 billion people in Africa, depends on the collective ability to tackle climate change, promote a rapid economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, including Sustainable Development Goal 7 – affordable and clean energy, and Sustainable Development Goal 5, gender equality. The rapid economic growth underway in Africa since 2000 has lifted millions out of poverty, and has supported expansion of the continent’s middle class, but better living, working, and social conditions have fuelled a surge in demand for energy. Nearly half of Africa’s 1.2 billion people still lack access to power (AfDB 2018, IRENA 2019) and the continent is home to the world’s fastest growing population. Thus, the demand for energy is expected to double by 2040 (OECD/IEA 2017, IRENA 2019). Africa’s Renewable Energy (RE) sector is just taking off as a major job creation vehicle. In 2020, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimated that the RE sector employed 219,000 people in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA), and about half of these jobs (110,000) were in the off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) sector (IRENA 2020a). Also, according to a 2019 job census conducted in Kenya and Nigeria, decentralised RE solutions already employed as many people as the traditional utility power sector (Power for All 2019). By 2023, the number of jobs in the RE sector is expected to double in Kenya, and multiply more than tenfold in Nigeria. The good news is that although the SSA renewable energy companies are male-dominated, about 30 percent of RE company board members and CEOs are women, which outpaces G-20, as well as African averages. However, despite this positive trend, the RE workforce has substantial gender gaps, with strong occupational segregation that recruits women predominantly for corporate support functions, rather than in core business functions, which will impact future cohorts of RE leaders.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) considers that a workforce is gender balanced when the composition is between 40 and 60 percent of either gender (ILO 2019). In RE companies in SSA, women comprised 27 percent of the members of boards of directors, 30 percent of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), 16 percent of vice presidents, and 26 percent of middle- and lower-level managers. Oftentimes, women are concentrated in corporate support functions, rather than in the core business functions that are critical for feeding the leadership pipeline. Highest proportion of female employees are represented in administration (38 percent), communications (public relations) (34 percent), and sales (31 percent).Women hold an estimated 13 percent of the positions that require a degree in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and 16 percent of non-STEM technical positions (such as environmental, health and safety, legal, and other standards) .
To meet the energy sector’s significant skillset and labour demand, energy entities in SSA require a skilled workforce across the entire value chain, which includes project development, manufacturing, installation, operations, and maintenance. Energy access and gender are deeply entwined components of the global development agenda. Adopting a gender a perspective to affordable and clean energy development is critically important to ensure that diversified and increased skills and views – represent an integral part of the growing industry.
The Regional STEM Skills and the Regional Women’s Leadership Accelerator
ASCENT COMESA Project Implementation Unit (PIU) captures among the Project key actions the capacity building of women’s leadership skills and increased participation of females in the energy sector. The realisation of this result is earmarked to be attained through implementation of regional STEM Skills Accelerator and regional Women’s leadership, as critical pathways through which the gender gaps in leadership and increased visibility in STEM related fields will be ably secured. The Leadership capacity building and STEM related participation will be implemented by creating pivotal partnerships with robust and impactful institutions at regional level, institutions with pre-existing curricula and programmes with similar areas of focus of the Institutes’ objective. The partnership will equally entail possible expansion of current scope of the capacity building initiatives conducted and modalities for STEM participation by identified partner institutions, to enable the evidence-based findings of the planned Consultancy to be incorporated in the curricula and programmes designed.
In this respect, Consultant will be hired, to conduct the gap analysis in relation to entry and retention of women in the energy sector, in attainment of leadership positions and barriers to the increased participation of females in STEM related fields. The Consultant will conduct the assessment and identify opportunities and pathways to bridge skillsets in response to the existing constraints. The Consultancy will be undertaken in selected ASCENT countries, targeting national machinery such as public energy utilities, national private sector, academia, research institutions, national gender machineries, ASCENT PIUs, renewable energy developers, NGOs and CBOs.
The Regional STEM Skills Accelerator under ASCENT COMESA is a new and innovative initiative that is critical for closing gender gaps related to the women’s employment in the energy sector and STEM related fields. The Institute is also expected to primarily provide and initiate mentoring, networking, internships, apprenticeship and coaching opportunities, in energy and STEM related fields, and other soft skills that will allow female engineers to advance career ladders and attain management positions within the energy sector. The Institute will also provide placement services and monitor the employment of the program participants and establish a feedback mechanism useful for keeping the Institute current with market trends.
The Regional Women’s Leadership accelerator under ASCENT COMESA is a new initiative to develop professional women expertise in leadership skills to foster opportunities for career advancement. The overall goal is to increase women's participation in decision-making by developing capabilities that enable women to rise in leadership roles, advance in their careers, engage in decision-making, and drive systemic change across the energy sector and institutions.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The objective of the consultancy is to develop a foundational curriculum for the regional STEM Skills Accelerator and the regional Women’s Leadership for females in the energy sector in the Eastern and Southern Africa. The goal is to support specialised and technical skills development of women leadership in the sector, as well as females with STEM backgrounds who face challenges transitioning from graduation to entering the AFE energy sector. The core focus being to close the STEM skills gap females encounter tin the energy sector.
The consultant will also support other areas of capacity building as deemed necessary by the PIU. While the institute will be outsourced, it is important that the curriculum aligns with the objectives of the ASCENT Project to ensure full participation of females in the AFE energy sector.
The ASCENT COMESA PIU has identified the need for a technical consultant who is tasked with undertaking the assessment, identification of potential institutions to be outsourced and development of curricula that is aligned with identified institutions. This role will create the blueprint for the Institutes’ operations, programmes, and strategic partnerships to close the skills gap of women and men engineers by graduation and accelerate the increased and balanced integration of females into the energy sector. This role requires a deep understanding of STEM related labour markets dynamics in energy sector, gender issues and market-aligned skills within STEM fields, and innovation and creativity to build robust and impactful training programs.
The Assessment will be conducted in four (4) countries ensuring geographical representation across all ASCENT countries, upholding the importance of ensuring balanced geographical representation of countries across the Eastern and Southern African region.
Consultancy will entail undertaking the tasks outlined below:
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Engage other organizations in the energy sector, such as Association of Power Utilities’ Africa (APUA), EAPP, WAPP, APP) SAPP), CAPP, and NAPP that may have an interest in the Institutes to ensure continued funding beyond the initial project period in case the current funding is limited.
DURATION
The assignment will span 7 months, covering all technical responsibilities of the Institutes’ curriculum design and implementation, as well as capacity-building initiatives for females in the energy sector. The exact duration is subject to the scope and complexity of the assignment.
REPORTING
The consultant will report to the ASCENT COMESA PIU Coordinator and will be supervised by the PIU gender specialist, with the support of the World Bank ASCENT Gender Team and the COMESA Gender Affairs Division Director.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CONSULTANT
The individual expert should demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:
At the inception meeting, the consultant is tasked with several key responsibilities, development Inception report, situational analysis report, development of the Blueprint for the Design of the Institutes establishment of a Programme Framework, collaboration with stakeholders, presentation of the Resource Allocation Plan, and proposal of policy and best practices integration measures to ensure high-quality outcomes. The consultant is required to provide an indicative methodology for undertaking the assessment and engagement of key stakeholders, time schedule for the assignment activities and main deliverables, which will be outlined in the matrix provided below
Deliverable | Timeline (TBD) |
Inception Report | 2026 |
Conduct a Thorough Situational Analysis of the data collected on Skills Gaps and labour force participation of female leadership roles in energy sector | 2026 |
Draft Situational Analysis report, based on desk research and literature review | 2026 |
Develop assessment data collection tools and circulate for approval | 2026 |
Conduct the on-site comprehensive assessment exercise | 2026 |
Conduct extensive consultative sessions with key stakeholders and mapped Institutions | 2026 |
Develop the Draft Blueprint for the Design of Curriculum for both Institutes | 2026 |
Establish a Draft Programme Framework | 2026 |
Develop a Pilot Programme for Bridging Skills Gaps – Skills Accelerator and Capacity building framework | 2026 |
Develop a feedback mechanism | 2026 |
Resource Allocation Planning | 2026 |
Validation workshop of ASCENT Countries and relevant stakeholders of the Blueprint of Design of Curriculum, Programme Framework, Pilot Programme, Feedback mechanism and Resource Allocation Plan | 2027 |
Finalise, Draft Blueprint Curriculum, Draft Programme Framework, Draft Pilot Programme, Feedback mechanism and Resource Allocation Plan | 2027 |
Initial capacity building of identified relevant stakeholders | 2027 |
Final Report and Recommendations | 2027 |
These metrics will determine what success looks like for the Regional Women’s Leadership Institute and Regional STEM Skills Accelerator Institute Project at the end of the consultancy.
The Institutes would have successfully addressed skills gaps by
Success for the Institutes would also be measured by their support to fostering an environment for gender equality in the workforce. This includes:
Success will also be measured by the engagement and impact on companies and individuals:
Success at the end of the consultancy would be marked by:
ANNEX 3: Standard Terms and Conditions
STANDARD CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
THIS Contract is entered into between,
[name of Procuring Entity] (hereinafter called the “Procuring Entity”), on the one hand and;
[name of Consultant] (hereinafter called the “Consultant”) of the other part;
WHEREAS COMESA wishes to have the Consultant perform the services hereinafter referred to, and
WHEREAS the Consultant is willing to perform these services,
NOW THEREFORE THE PARTIES hereby agree as follows:
1. Services | (a) The Consultant shall perform the services specified in Annex A, “Terms of Reference and Technical Proposal,” which is made an integral part of this contract (“the Services”). (b) The Consultant shall provide the personnel listed in Annex B, “Consultant’s Personnel,” to perform the Services. (c) The Consultant shall submit to COMESA the reports in the form and within the time periods specified in Annex C, “Consultant’s Reporting Obligations.” |
2. Term | The Consultant shall perform the Services during the period commencing [insert the date] and continuing [insert the date] or any other period as may be subsequently agreed by the parties in writing. |
3. Termination |
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3.1 By COMESA | COMESA may terminate this contract in case of the occurrence of any of the events specified in paragraphs (a) through (g) of this Clause 3.1. In case of an occurrence specified in (a) to (g) COMESA shall give not less than seven (7) days’ written notice of termination to the Consultant (a) If the Consultant fails to remedy a failure in the performance of its obligations hereunder, within seven (7) days of period after the receipt of a registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt specifying the failure. (b) If the Consultant becomes (or, if the Consultant consists of more than one entity, if any of its members becomes) insolvent or bankrupt or enter into any agreements with their creditors for relief of debt or take advantage of any law for the benefit of debtors or go into liquidation or receivership whether compulsory or voluntary. (c) If the Consultant fails to comply with any final decision reached as a result of arbitration proceedings pursuant to Clause 15 hereof. (d) If the Consultant, has engaged in corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for or in executing this Contract. (e) If the Consultant submits to COMESA a false statement which has a material effect on the rights, obligations or interests of COMESA. (f) If, as the result of Force Majeure, the Consultant is unable to perform a material portion of the Services for a period of not less than fourteen (14) days. (g) If COMESA, in its sole discretion and for any reason whatsoever, decides to terminate this Contract. Early termination shall not prejudice or affect the accrued rights or liabilities of the Parties. |
3.2 By the Consultant | The Consultant may terminate this contract, by not less than seven (7) days’ written notice to COMESA, in case of the occurrence of any of the events specified in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this Clause 3.2. (a) If COMESA fails to pay any money due to the Consultant pursuant to this contract (which is not subject to dispute pursuant to Clause 15 hereof) within seven (7) days after receiving written notice from the Consultant that such payment is overdue. (b) If, as the result of Force Majeure, the Consultant is unable to perform a material portion of the Services for a period of not less than fourteen (14) days. (c) If COMESA fails to comply with any final decision reached as a result of arbitration pursuant to Clause 15 hereof. (d) If COMESA is in material breach of its obligations pursuant to this Contract and has not remedied the same within thirty (30) days (or such longer period as the Consultant may have subsequently approved in writing) following the receipt by COMESA of the Consultant’s notice specifying such breach. Early termination shall not prejudice or affect the accrued rights or liabilities of the Parties. |
4. Payment | A. Ceiling For Services rendered pursuant to Annex A, COMESA shall pay the Consultant an amount not to exceed US$ [insert the amount in figures and letters]. This amount has been established based on the understanding that it includes all of the Consultant's costs and profits as well as any tax obligation that may be imposed on the Consultant.
B. Schedule of Payments The schedule of payments is specified below:1 maximum 20% of the contract value upon COMESA's receipt and acceptance of the inception report signed by the Consultant.
50% upon COMESA’s receipt of the draft final report, acceptable to COMESA; and
maximum 30% of the contract value upon COMESA’s receipt and acceptance by COMESA of the final report.
Total: 100%
C. Acceptance The Deliverables, meaning Reports or Services submitted to an Acceptance (either formal or not), are listed in the Annex C thereof. Acceptance means express or tacit acknowledgment that the Deliverables comply with the Contract. The following principles are always applicable:
D. Payment Conditions Payment shall be made in US$ no later than 30 days following submission by the Consultant of an acceptable invoice accompanied by prove of Acceptance (implicit or explicit) of Deliverables associated to the invoice, in duplicate, to the coordinator designated in paragraph 4.
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5. Payment upon Termination | Upon termination of this Contract pursuant to Clauses 3.1 or 3.2 hereof, COMESA shall make the following payments to the Consultant: (a) The cost of all accepted Deliverables performed prior to the effective date of termination and any interest rate due to the Consultant as a result of previous delays in payment of invoices; and
(b) Except in the case of termination pursuant to paragraphs (a) through (e) of Clause 3.1 hereof, reimbursement of any reasonable out-of-pocket demobilization or other direct costs incidental to the prompt and orderly termination of this Contract, including the cost of the return travel of the Consultant’s Personnel. |
6. Project Administration | A. Coordinator COMESA designates the [insert de full name, the title, department and organization], as Procuring Entity's Coordinator; the coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of activities under this Contract, for acceptance and approval of the reports and of other deliverables by COMESA and for receiving and approving invoices for the payment. B. Reports The reports listed in Annex C, “Consultant's Reporting Obligations,” shall be submitted in the course of the assignment and will constitute the basis for the payments to be made under Clause 4 thereof.
COMESA shall timely provide to the Consultant, free of cost, all information that may be reasonably required for the provision of the Services. The Consultant shall be entitled to rely on the accuracy and completeness of such information furnished by or on behalf of COMESA. D. Decisions COMESA shall give his decision on all matters properly referred to him in writing by the Consultant within a reasonable time so as not to delay the Services. Where there is a misunderstanding between COMESA’s Coordinator and the Consultant, the Consultant can bring the issue into the attention of the SADC Secretariat Executive Secretary, which is entitled to express COMESA’s final decision on the issue brought into attention. E. Assistance COMESA shall co-operate with the Consultant and shall not interfere with or obstruct the proper performance of the Services. COMESA shall as soon as practicable: (a) Provide the Consultant’s personnel with work permits and such other documents as shall be necessary to enable them to perform the Services;
(b) Arrange for the Consultant’s personnel and, if appropriate, their eligible dependents to be provided promptly with all necessary entry and exit visas, residence permits, exchange permits and any other documents required for their stay in the Government’s country;
(c) Facilitate prompt clearance through customs of any property required for the Services and of the personal effects of the Consultant’s personnel and their eligible dependents;
(d) Issue to officials, agents and representatives of the Government all such instructions as may be necessary or appropriate for the prompt and effective implementation of the Services;
(e) Exempt the Consultant and its personnel from any requirement to register or obtain any permit to practice their profession or to establish themselves either individually or as a corporate entity according to the Applicable Law;
(f) Grant to the Consultant and its personnel of either of them the privilege, pursuant to the Applicable Law, of bringing into the Government’s country reasonable amounts of foreign currency for the purposes of the Services or for the personal use of the personnel and their dependents and of withdrawing any such amounts as may be earned therein by the personnel in the execution of the Services;
(g) Authorize the Consultant and its personnel to act as his agent as may be necessary for the performance of the Services; (h) Procure the Consultant’s ready access to the necessary sites; and (i) Designate in writing a person to act with his complete authority to give instructions for and to receive information on his behalf. |
7. Performance Standards | The Consultant undertakes to perform the Services with the highest standards of professional and ethical competence and integrity. The Consultant shall promptly replace any employees assigned under this Contract that COMESA considers unsatisfactory as a result of their incompetence to render the Services or their misconduct. |
8. Confidentiality | (a) The Consultants shall not, during the term of this Contract and within two (2) years after its expiration, disclose any proprietary or confidential information relating to the Services, this Contract or COMESA's business or operations without the prior written consent of COMESA. (b) Where necessary, the parties may enter into a non-disclosure agreement that shall form an integral part of this contract. |
9. Ownership of Material | Any studies reports or other material, graphic, software or otherwise, prepared by the Consultant for COMESA under the Contract shall belong to and remain the property of COMESA. The Consultant may retain a copy of such documents and software but shall refrain from using it without the prior written consent of COMESA. |
10. Consultant Not to be Engaged in Certain Activities | The Consultant agrees that, during the term of this Contract and after its termination, the Consultant and any entity affiliated with the Consultant, shall be disqualified from providing goods, works or services (other than the Services and any continuation thereof) for any project resulting from or closely related to the Services. |
11. Insurance | The Consultant will be responsible for taking out any appropriate insurance coverage, in the limit indicated in the Clause 14 hereof. |
12. Amendments | Any modification of the Terms and Condition of the Contract shall be through a written Amendment signed by both parties. The procedures for modification of the Contract shall observe the COMESA Secretariat principles of modifying contracts as lay down in the COMESA Secretariat Procurement Guidelines of February 2014. Only the addition or the replacement of key experts shall be considered a modification of the Contract. In case of replacement of a key expert, this shall be done only with an expert having equal or better qualification than the expert replaced. The Consultant shall not assign this Contract or sub-Contract any portion of it without COMESA's prior written consent.
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13. Law Governing Contract and Language
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14. Liability | Limitation of the Consultants’ Liability towards COMESA: (a) Except in case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct on the part of the Consultant or on the part of any person or firm acting on behalf of the Consultant in carrying out the Services, the Consultant, with respect to damage caused by the Consultant to COMESA ’s property, shall not be liable to COMESA: (i) For any indirect or consequential loss or damage; (ii) For any direct loss or damage that exceeds by two times the value of the fees of this Contract (reimbursable expenses will not be taken into consideration for determining the value of Consultant’s liability); and (iii) For loss or damage caused as a result of any Force Majeure Event.
Any action by either party must be brought within one (1) year after the cause of action arose. |
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Annexes:
Annex A: Terms of Reference and Technical Proposal
Annex B: Financial Proposal
Annex C: Consultant’s Reporting Obligations
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties’ representatives, being so duly authorized, have caused this Contract to be signed in four originals in the English language in their respective names as of the day and year first below written:
Signed today [insert the date]
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CONSULTANT’S QUALIFICATIONS BASED SELECTION (CQS)
E-Signature Foundations: Mapping, Roadmap, Legal Instrument Drafting and Capacity Building
Name of Project | GFPP for Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project (LDAP) - P181954 |
Loan No/Credit No/ Grand Number | TF-C8895 |
Assignment Title | E-signature Foundations: Mapping, Roadmap, Legal Instrument Drafting and Capacity Building |
Procurement Plan Ref Number | LB-OMSAR-537755-CS-CQS |
Country of Delivery | Lebanon |
The Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Preparation Grant for the Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project (LDAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the following consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include providing technical, legal, and advisory support to establish the practical foundations and pathways for the progressive use of electronic signatures in Lebanon. Running over an estimated implementation period of 15 weeks, the Services comprise three parallel workstreams:
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached to this REOI.
The Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR) 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 best qualified firm to carry out the services will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualifications Based Selection (CQS) method set out in the Regulations and based on the following shortlisting criteria:
Firm Specific Experience
Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated September 2025 (“the 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.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (09:00 AM to 04:00 PM Beirut Time).
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by COB 18 June, 2026.
Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR)
Technical Unit – Preparation Grant for Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project
Attn: Ms. Mirvat Hammoud – Procurement Specialist
Address: STARCO Building, Bloc A, 5th Floor
Omar Daouk Street, Mina El Hosn Sector
Beirut, Lebanon
Tel: +961 (1) 371 505; ext. 160
E-mail: mhammoud@omsar.gov.lb
TERMS OF REFERENCE
PREPARATION GRANT FOR LEBANON DIGITAL ACCELERATION PROJECT (P181954)
E-Signature Foundations: Mapping, Roadmap, Legal Instrument Drafting and Capacity Building
Background
Lebanon is facing a protracted, multidimensional crisis that has impaired state institutions and public service delivery. Fragmented digital systems, reliance on paper-based processes, and limited trust in electronic transactions continue to hinder efficiency, transparency, and accountability across the public and private sectors. These challenges are compounded by gaps in digital governance, incomplete regulatory activation, and limited institutional capacity to operationalize key digital enablers.
To address these issues, a strategic investment to modernize Lebanon’s public sector through digital transformation, stimulate private sector growth, and accelerate the development of a robust digital economy is under preparation with World Bank support. The Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project (the “Project”) will establish secure, scalable, and resilient digital infrastructure including cloud services, data platforms, and cybersecurity systems that are essential for attracting investment and fostering innovation. By strengthening digital ID, e-signature capabilities, and the legal framework for digital transactions, the Project will improve the ease of doing business and enable trusted, efficient engagement between the public and private sectors. In parallel, the Project will advance key regulatory reforms in telecom, data protection, e-signature, and artificial intelligence (AI), while investing in Lebanon’s digital talent pool. Together, these measures will lay the foundation for a more competitive, dynamic, and inclusive economy.
The World Bank’s Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP) has been extended to OMSAR to support Project preparation. The GFPP grant will be implemented by a Technical Unit (TU) housed within OMSAR.
An important enabler of digitalization is the electronic signature (e-signature), which represents data in electronic form logically associated with an electronic document or transaction and used by a signatory to indicate approval or intent. Under Lebanese Law No. 81 of 2018, electronic signatures and electronic writing, including those of official nature, are granted the same legal validity as paper-based ones subject to defined conditions related to integrity, identification, and evidentiary reliability. The law establishes a framework for trust services and assigns supervisory and accreditation responsibilities to the Lebanese Accreditation Council (COLIBAC), including defining accreditation requirements and procedures applicable to trust service providers and accreditors, and maintaining trusted lists of accredited entities.
While the legal framework is in place, COLIBAC is not yet fully operational and has been for a long period governed by a Board of Directors as an interim arrangement, composed of representatives from relevant ministries. In April 2026, as a recent important development, a Director General for COLIBAC has been appointed, and will ensure executive leadership, while of its governance and internal structures, remain in progress. A range of technical, institutional, and procedural measures and mechanisms will need to be put in place to further support the effective operationalization of COLIBAC, in line with its mandate. It is also noted that ongoing efforts to operationalize the e-signature framework, including work on the implementing decree, has been undertaken at the national level and shall be taken into consideration under this assignment to ensure continuity and avoid duplication.
It is also worth noting that OMSAR, in collaboration with OMSTAI and the World Bank, convened a multi-stakeholder workshop on February 12, 2026 to discuss the operationalization of electronic signatures in Lebanon and to build a shared understanding of the legal, technical, and institutional aspects of the existing e-signature ecosystem. The workshop convened representatives from key public institutions, including the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Industry, Banque du Liban, the Banking Control Commission of Lebanon, as well as legal and digital experts from the private sector. The discussions formulated a high-level roadmap that highlighted the need to establish the practical foundations and implementation pathways for the progressive use of electronic signatures under the current legal framework, including the importance of operationalizing COLIBAC by supporting the broader legal and governance arrangements needed to fulfil its mandate.
As a follow-up to the workshop, participants agreed on the establishment of an inter-institutional working group composed of representatives from the concerned ministries and institutions to support ongoing coordination, technical discussions, and the progressive operationalization of the electronic signature framework through the below phased approach:
Assignment and Objectives
The objectives of this assignment are to:
Detailed Scope of Work and Deliverables
Workstream 1: Legal, Regulatory, and Institutional Review, Diagnostic and Benchmark of Electronic Signatures and Phased Roadmap
It is to be noted that previous analyses have already been undertaken in this area, including the analysis of Law 81/2018. As such, the consultant will not duplicate existing work but shall, where applicable, draw on such analyses, which will be provided as an input. The consultant will focus on governance and institutional arrangements, and as such should extend the legal benchmarking beyond Law 81 itself to examine the broader legislative framework that confers mandates on the relevant institutions, including COLIBAC, in order to assess whether those mandates are sufficient and coherent and, where necessary, in need of adjustment.
Workstream 1 – Part 1:
Workstream 1 – Part 2:
The Consultant will develop a phased roadmap (short, medium and long term) and recommendations for wide roll-out of e-signature across the public sector, the financial sector and the private sector, building on the high-level roadmap produced during the February 2026 multi-stakeholder workshop and work conducted under this assignment.
The roadmap shall be formulated and shall propose recommended phasing, prioritization and tactical sequencing across several areas /elements, with an aim to ultimately align with best international practices and frameworks, to support a mature domestic trust services ecosystem The roadmap shall:
The national roadmap will be validated through engagement with key stakeholders before it is submitted in final form.
Deliverables:
Workstream 2: Amendment of e-signature Decree 14115/2024
Building on existing work and draft instruments developed in relation to the implementation of the e-signature framework, the consultant shall draft the necessary amendment to Decree 14115 to clarify provisions and provide practical implementation pathways for e-signature in the public sector, basing the drafting on the recommendations produced by the workshop on e-signature held on February 12, 2026 and work under this assignment, and shall closely coordinate with OMSAR, OMSTAI, and relevant national stakeholders including the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Industry, and other relevant entities.
Amendments to include the following:
The consultant shall closely engage throughout the assignment with key relevant stakeholders to develop, discuss and validate the proposed amendments (revision drafts to be iteratively proposed and validated) in order to have an issuance ready version of the amended decree).
Deliverables:
Workstream 3: Institutional Readiness and Capacity Building for COLIBAC
This workstream aims to build the capacity of COLIBAC in effectively establishing an operational model for accreditation and conformity assessments.
Deliverables:
Proposed Methodology and Work Plan
As part of the proposal, the service provider shall present a clear, coherent, and technically sound approach to fulfilling the 3 workstreams of the Scope of Work.
Cross Cutting Requirements
Vendor Neutrality and Future-Proofing
All designs, architectures, recommendations, and future implementation pathways produced under this assignment shall remain vendor-neutral, standards-based, and modular, avoiding proprietary technologies or exclusive reliance on any single solution provider.
Change Management and Adoption
The consultant shall identify key change management and adoption risks associated with future implementation and propose mitigation measures, including user onboarding, institutional capacity building, and communication considerations.
Qualifications
The Consultant shall be a qualified firm with demonstrated experience in delivering advisory, technical, and implementation support related to digital transformation, electronic transactions, or trusted digital services.
Firm Specific Experience
Team Composition
The team must have demonstrated success in similar projects in MENA or emerging markets.
Electronic Signature / Digital Trust Senior Specialist / Lead
The Consultant shall propose a senior-level expert (minimum 10–15 years of experience) with recognized expertise in digital trust frameworks demonstrating.
Senior Legal / Regulatory Expert
The consultant shall include a senior legal expert (minimum 10–12 years of experience) specialized in electronic / digital law and regulation, demonstrating:
Institutional Capacity-Building / Change Management Expert
The Consultant shall include a senior expert (minimum 10 years of experience) in institutional strengthening and public-sector reform demonstrating:
Team Technical Expertise: the proposed team shall collectively demonstrate expertise in:
Compliance Requirements
The Consultant shall perform all services in accordance with:
In addition, the consultant must comply with the following Environmental and Social (E&S) requirements aligned with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and the Project commitments:
All personnel must sign and follow a CoC covering data confidentiality, respectful conduct, non-discrimination, and zero tolerance for SEA/SH.
The firm must ensure fair labor practices and safe working conditions and provide an internal worker grievance mechanism for its staff.
All data handled under this assignment must be securely stored, accessed only by authorized staff, and managed using privacy-by-design and cybersecurity best practices. Any data breach must be immediately reported.
Consultations must be inclusive and accessible, with all feedback documented. Stakeholders must be informed that complaints can also be submitted through the Project’s Grievance Mechanism that will be shared.
The firm must enforce zero tolerance for SEA/SH and ensure staff follow appropriate conduct and reporting procedures when engaging with stakeholders.
Any ICT equipment or data storage devices used must be managed responsibly, including secure data wiping and environmentally sound disposal.
Reporting, Deliverables, and Contract Management
Project Oversight and Management Structure
A Technical Committee (TC) will be established to provide strategic direction, oversight, and effective management of the engagement. Chaired by the Grant Coordinator and composed of members from OMSAR, OMSTAI, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Justice, and other involved ministries, as applicable, the TC serves as the primary governing body responsible for reviewing the firm’s progress and ensuring alignment with national digital transformation goals.
Reporting Obligations
The Consultant will report directly to the Grant Coordinator. In addition to the contractual deliverables, the Consultant shall submit summary progress reports on a monthly basis (at minimum), including at minimum:
The TC Approval Gate/ Grant Coordinator and Deliverable Acceptance
The Grant Coordinator, in consultation with the TC and relevant public entities, is the sole authority empowered to formally accept and approve project deliverables. The following administrative process applies to every milestone:
Payment Schedule and Invoicing
Payments will be made upon the satisfactory acceptance of the deliverables specified in the below Timeframe table. To initiate payment, the Consultant must submit an administrative package containing the Official Invoice, evidence of delivery, and the Acceptance Notice delivered by the TC Chairperson. In addition, for Workstream 3, signed attendance sheets of training participants must be provided as proof of capacity building.
Intellectual Property and Confidentiality
Timeframe and Payment Milestones
The engagement will be completed in approximately 15 weeks. The Consultant shall undertake the three workstreams in parallel, prioritizing tasks with minimal interdependencies to ensure efficient progress. Payments will be made upon formal written acceptance of the deliverables by the Chairperson of the Project Technical Committee (TC).
The following schedule outlines the expected submission timeline for each deliverable over the 15-week engagement period.
Table 1: Assignment Timeline and Deliverable Sequencing:
Workstreams | Deliverable Reference | Submission Deadline (from Start Date) |
Workstream 1: Legal, Regulatory, and Institutional Review, Diagnostic and Benchmark of Electronic Signatures | D1.1: Legal, regulatory, and institutional assessment of electronic signatures in Lebanon, including gap analysis, international benchmarking, governance and institutional roles. | Week 4 |
D1.2: Recommended Target Model (Legal, Institutional and Regulatory) and Recommendations and Phased Plan for roll-out across the public, private and financial sector | Week 8 | |
Workstream 2: Amendment of e-signature Decree 14115/2024 | D2.1: Initial Draft of the amended decree | Week 10 |
D2.2: Final Draft of the amended decree (after validation by the relevant stakeholders) | Week 14 | |
Workstream 3: Institutional Readiness & Capacity Building for COLIBAC
| D3.1: An assessment report on COLIBAC’s current institutional readiness, including governance, operational, and capacity aspects. | Week 4 |
D3.2: Targeted capacity-building activities for the “core team” focusing on e-signature operating models including trust service governance models, accreditation and conformity assessments principles. | Week 8 | |
D3.3: Proposed internal structure and operational model for COLIBAC covering accreditation requirements, evaluation and review procedures, decision-making processes and supervision mechanisms; | Week 10 | |
D3.4: Proposed practical operational manuals, guidance materials and artifacts supporting the proposed structure and operational model, validated with Stakeholders; | Week 14 | |
D3.5: Targeted Capacity Building on the D3.4 material to relevant stakeholders at COLIBAC and other concerned entities. | Week 15 |
Table 2: Payment Milestones:
Payment Milestone | Linked Deliverables | Required Approval | Payment (%of Total) |
Milestone 1 | D1.1 (Diagnostic & Benchmark) | Technical Committee | 15% |
Milestone 2 | D1.2 (Roadmaps & Roll-out Plan) | Technical Committee | 20% |
Milestone 3 | D3.1 & D3.2 (Assessment Report on COLIBAC and Core Team Training) | Technical Committee | 15% |
Milestone 4
| D2.1 (Initial Decree Draft) | Technical Committee | 10% |
Milestone 5 | D3.3 & D3.4 (Operational Model and Manuals) | Technical Committee | 15% |
Milestone 6 | D2.2 (Final Validated Decree) | Technical Committee | 10% |
Milestone 7 | D3.5 (Final Capacity Building) 15% | Technical Committee | 15% |
Total |
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| 100% |
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
Country: People's Republic of China
Name of Project: Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation Project
Loan No.: 9843-CN
Assignment Title: Project Management Consulting Services
Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): SXPMO-CS01
The Chinese Government has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Project Management Consulting Services .
The consulting services (“the Services”) include Comprehensive Project Implementation Management, Procurement and Contract Management, Financial Management, Environmental and Social Management, Project Capacity Building and Training Management, Project Result Monitoring, Project Technical Support, Establishment of a Technical Committee, Project Report Preparation, Support for World Bank Team Management Activities, etc. Total number of person-months shall not be less than 178 person-months. The implementation of the consulting service is expected to commence on the date of contract signing and continue until May 31, 2031, covering the entire project implementation period. For specific details, please refer to the Terms of Reference (TOR).
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest.
The Accounting Center of Shanxi Forestry and Grassland Bureau now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: Consultants participating in bidding competition should be companies or entities with the qualifications to independently sign contracts. The consultant shall have completed at least 2 consulting service contracts for project implementation management under projects financed by International Financial Institutions within the past ten years (2016.1.1-2025.12.31, the project completion date shall prevail). Among these, at least 1 shall have been completed for World Bank-funded projects. Consultants are required to provide supporting documents (scanned copies of contracts and proof of project completion, etc.). The project implementation management consulting team shall be composed of experts with international experience and qualifications, as well as experts with domestic experience. The consultant is required to develop a reasonable personnel input plan and schedule based on the specific needs of the project and their professional judgment, ensuring that the total number of person-months shall not be less than 178 person-months. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.13, 3.15, and 3.16 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.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub- consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (office hours: 9:00-12:00,13:30-18:00).
Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 14:00 (Beijing Time) of June 17, 2026 .
The Client:
Accounting Center of Shanxi Forestry and Grassland Bureau Project Management Office of Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation Project
Attn: Xiaowen Hu, Engineer
Add: Room 520, 5th Floor, Building A, Lihua Building, No.1 Changfeng West Street, Wanbailin District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province
Postal Code: 030000
Tel: +86-351-3126275
E-mail: xmb1630@163.com
The Client’s Agent:
China Capital Tendering Co., Ltd.
Attn: Hongyan Mao, Project Manager
Add: 15th Floor, South Building, Jiuling Plaza, No.21, Xisanhuan North Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China
Postal Code: 100089
Tel: +86-10-67409997
Email: maohongyan@chinatendering.com.cn
Attachment:
SUSTAINABLE ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION PROJECT
Project Implementation Management Consulting Services
Terms of Reference (TOR)
The Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration And Biodiversity Conservation Project (hereinafter referred to as the "Project") is proposed to be implemented utilizing loans from the World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development) (hereinafter referred to as the "World Bank") and domestic counterpart funds. The project will contribute directly to conserving globally significant biodiversity resources in China’s Shanxi province, contributing to halting and reversing global biodiversity loss. Biodiversity provides essential ecosystem services, which are often shared widely across populations, making them difficult to monetize in ways that attract private investment. As a result, without public sector involvement, biodiversity conservation may be underfunded, leading to ecosystem degradation and loss of valuable resources. In addition, it will directly contribute to global climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration from the restoration of ecosystems and habitats. Finally, the project will generate knowledge and experience on the implementation of the GBF which can provide models for replication in other parts of China as well as globally. Knowledge generated under the project will also be disseminated to other countries facing similar challenges, especially in Africa, South and Central Asia, through the China-World Bank Group Global Center for Ecological Systems and Transitions launched in December 2024.
The Project Development Objective is (PDO) to restore priority habitats and enhance in-situ and ex-situ conservation for priority species in targeted areas of Shanxi Province. The project's construction content consists of two components:
Component 1: Investments in Ecosystem Restoration and Species Conservation. The key outputs include: (i) Completion of mixed forest ecosystem planting; (ii) Installation of water points, salt points, and shelter shrubs; (iii) Establishment and operationalization of prey breeding and rewilding facilities; (iv) Protection of key habitats for priority species; (v) Establishment and operationalization of a botanical garden; (vi) Restoration of key wetlands.
Component 2: Strengthening Knowledge and Institutional Capacities for Biodiversity Conservation. The key outputs include: (i) Establishment and operationalization of a data platform for monitoring priority species; (ii) Completion of biodiversity research, surveys, and assessments; (iii) Upgrading of wildlife rescue and disease control facilities; (iv) Establishment and operationalization of visitor centers and education bases; (v) Successful implementation of community outreach activities; (vi) Completion of satisfaction surveys; (vii) Implementation of training and capacity building activities; (viii) Development of technical standards, guidelines, and strategies; (ix) Conducting assessments and certifications according to the Guidelines for OECM and the IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas; (x) Successful organization of knowledge sharing and exchange activities.
The Component 1 will focus on ecosystem restoration by rehabilitating targeted priority habitats for umbrella and migratory species and combining in-situ and ex-situ conservation for other priority species. The Component 2 will generate knowledge and strengthen institutional capacities to enhance sustainability of biodiversity conservation outcomes and enable replicability and future scale-up. On-the-ground habitat restoration under Component 1 will be integrated with rigorous M&E, capacity-building, public engagement, and technical assistance under Component 2 to ensure that conservation efforts in Shanxi are effective, sustainable, and scalable. Improved M&E will allow for timely interventions for adaptive management and informing the development of evidence-based technical standards to enable replication; increased public awareness will enhance community support for biodiversity conservation; while strengthened capacities will support local institutions in implementing and sustaining conservation efforts beyond the project lifetime. Together, both Components will contribute to the conservation of threatened and endemic species, the resilience of ecosystems and people, and the overall health of biodiversity, so that project outcomes are effective and sustainable in the long term.
The overall implementation period for the project is from 2025 to May 31, 2031. The total planned investment is US$168 million, of which US$100 million is proposed to be financed by a World Bank loan, with the remaining funds covered by domestic counterpart funds.
To ensure the smooth implementation of the project and the achievement of the development objectives jointly established by the Shanxi Provincial Government and the World Bank, the Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration And Biodiversity Conservation Project Management Office (hereinafter referred to as the "Provincial PMO") proposes to utilize the World Bank loan to hire Project Implementation Management Consultants (hereinafter referred to as the "Consultants") to provide project management consulting services (hereinafter referred to as the "Consulting Services") throughout the entire project implementation period. The Consultants will provide support to the Provincial PMO and the PIUs in comprehensive project implementation management, knowledge learning and sharing, capacity building, and technical assistance. This support aims to ensure the project's compliance with the legal agreements signed between the Chinese government, the Shanxi Provincial Government, and the World Bank, as well as with the relevant policies, guidelines, and regulations of both the World Bank and China.
Working under the authorization of the Provincial PMO, the Consultants will carry out project implementation and management tasks, closely collaborating with all relevant project stakeholders. Their responsibilities include formulating project implementation plans, driving project execution, and facilitating timely communication and resolution of various issues arising during implementation. They will assist the Provincial PMO and PIUs in strictly adhering to the project's Loan Agreement and Project Agreement, ensuring compliance with their covenants and clauses, alongside relevant Chinese laws, regulations, and standards. The Consultants will assist the Provincial PMO and PIUs in preparing and updating the Annual Work Plan, Fund Utilization Plan, Procurement Plan, and Capacity Building Plan, and will support the PMO and PIUs in carrying out a series of activities according to these plans. They will assist the Provincial PMO and PIUs in carrying out in various tasks such as bidding and procurement, contract management, project mid-term review, and project completion; the Consultants will strictly implement the ESMP, coordinate the monitoring of the implementation of special plans for environment, society, resettlement, gender, labor, and occupational health and safety, and link internal and external monitoring activities; the Consultants will provide technical support and assistance for project design, construction, and operation to ensure high quality. They will conduct thematic training on project management, safeguard policies and technical topics for the Provincial PMO, PIUs, supervisors, and contractors; prepare and submit reports including Project Progress Reports, the Mid-term Adjustment Report, and the Project Completion Report, and assist the PMO in establishing a Technical Committee and conducting its related activities.
The Consultant shall assist the Provincial PMO and the PIUs in carrying out the following tasks:
3.1 Comprehensive Project Implementation Management
Assist in the overall coordination and management of the project, working with all stakeholders to facilitate smooth project implementation in accordance with the project's legal documents, the Project Operation Manual, and relevant domestic regulations.
Assist in formulating and dynamically maintaining the project's overall and annual work plans as well as fund utilization plan, ensuring the orderly sequencing of various activities.
Improve the project organizational and institutional systems, including further clarifying work processes, task decomposition, role responsibilities, and developing relevant detailed implementation rules (e.g., for withdrawal and disbursement, contract variations, etc.), to ensure the efficiency and completeness of the project organizational structure.
Strengthen project communication and coordination. Given the numerous institutions and stakeholders involved in the World Bank-funded project, communication and coordination are challenging, with long paths for information collection, transmission, and analysis. The Consultant team will assist the Provincial PMO in internal and external project communication and coordination, enhancing the communication and coordination mechanisms among participating parties, particularly assisting the Provincial PMO in communication and coordination with the World Bank team.
Assist in carrying out communication and visibility management under the project. Support the Provincial PMO in managing the project information platform, assist in preparing publicity materials, organizing knowledge-sharing activities, implementing project communication and coordination mechanisms, and actively conducting project visibility activities. Undertake filing and archiving management of the records and documents of the Provincial PMO and PIUs during Project implementation.
Strengthen project schedule management, quality management, and investment control to ensure the project achieves its overall objectives for schedule, quality, and cost.
3.2 Procurement and Contract Management
Assist in promptly updating the Procurement Plan, reviewing the technical sections of bidding documents, and providing review comments on construction drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, equipment parameters, and TOR for consulting services provided by the PIUs; assist in reviewing procurement process documents such as bidding documents prepared by bidding agents and bid evaluation reports from Bid Evaluation Committees; track and promote the implementation progress of the Procurement Plan; assist in responding to queries and various issues raised during the bidding process; assist in reviewing contract documents and in contract negotiations.
Assist in establishing a contract management system to manage all project contracts, supervise the contract implementation process based on contract terms, and provide specific guidance; conduct reviews of contract variations, provide opinions based on relevant domestic regulations and World Bank principles, monitor implementation risks for each contract, and resolve various issues during implementation; guide the completion acceptance of contracts to ensure compliance of the acceptance process and completeness of documentation; provide procurement and contract management training.
3.3 Financial Management
Assist in project financial management to ensure compliance with relevant domestic policies and regulations, as well as World Bank financial management guidelines and requirements, ensuring effective use of World Bank loan and domestic counterpart funds; Assist in timely processing of loan withdrawal and disbursement, guide PIUs to establish independent account sets and manage project funds; Assist in preparing financial reports in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Finance and the World Bank, including unaudited interim and annual financial statements; According to the contract and relevant regulations, review and guide the disbursement application and related materials; Assist the Provincial PMO and the PIUs in preparing for the annual audit, and provide rectification suggestions for the problems found during the audit; Assist in resolving issues arising in project financial management and provide technical support for organizing financial archive materials.
3.4 Environmental and Social Management
Assist in the comprehensive management of the project's environmental and social aspects to ensure compliance with relevant domestic regulations and the principles and requirements of the World Bank's Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). Guide the implementation and monitoring of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), Process Framework, Social Management Plan (SMP), Gender Management Plan (GMP), Labor Management Procedure, EIA, EMP, Biodiversity Management Plan, and Pest Management Plan. Monitor the implementation of relevant procedures/codes of conduct, the GRM, and the incident reporting mechanism. Report on the implementation progress and issues related to these plans in the progress reports. Assist in reviewing monitoring and evaluation reports submitted by external monitoring agencies and provide comments for revision.
3.5 Project Capacity Building and Training Management
Assist in preparing the overall project capacity building and training plan and annual plans. Assist the Provincial PMO and PIUs in analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of capacity building and training activities, and monitoring the results of the implementation of the capacity building and training plan.
Arrange for team experts to provide training to the PMO and PIUs as per their schedules. Simultaneously, lead the organization of training activities related to project management, World Bank policies, and project construction technical standards. The consultant is expected to provide a total of approximately 730 person-days of training for personnel of the Provincial PMO and PIUs (covering topics such as project management, technical aspects, World Bank policies, etc.). During the implementation phase, the Consultant shall develop detailed plans based on actual needs, submit them to the Provincial PMO for review and approval, and then proceed with implementation.
The provisional sum for training under the contract shall be used to cover expenses directly related to training activities, including meals, venue rental, meals for trainers, training materials, transportation, and other expenses. Trainers will primarily be sourced from within the consultant's team, and their costs will be covered using the expert person-month fees. Training expenses shall comply with the "Shanxi Provincial Government Training Fee Management Measures" and other relevant provincial regulations, and shall be reimbursed based on actual invoices within the prescribed limits.
Upon completion of each training session, the consultant shall provide a summary report for that session. The summary should reflect the overall situation, outcomes, participant feedback, training expenses, participant list, lessons learned, and plans for future training activities.
3.6 Project Result Monitoring
Assist the Provincial PMO in conducting indicator monitoring during project implementation and after completion, based on the DMF outlined in the PAD. Establish a monitoring and reporting system for the DMF indicators, and regularly report to the Provincial PMO and the World Bank on the achievement of DMF indicators, existing issues, as well as opinions and recommendations.
3.7 Project Technical Support
Organize multiple industry experts to form a technical expert group, providing professional opinions and suggestions to the Provincial PMO and PIUs for various project stages. As needed, technical experts will deeply engage in key critical points such as design reviews, site supervision, completion acceptance, operational plan quality, review of research findings, and development of specifications and standards. They will fully utilize their technical expertise to participate in project decision-making and implementation, ensuring high quality in project design, construction, and operation and maintenance management.
3.8 Establishment of a Technical Committee
The Technical Committee will consist of approximately 15 experts at the academician-level and professor-level, covering key technical fields relevant to the project (e.g., biodiversity, NCL, forestry, wetlands, botanical gardens, etc.).
The Technical Committee shall, as required by the Provincial PMO and PIUs, organize meetings at least once a year, responsible for conducting high-level seminars, reviewing overall technical schemes, and conducting site visits (each meeting lasting approximately 3 days, with around 40 participants in discussions/training sessions). The Technical Committee will ensure the incorporation of national and international best practices during project implementation and promote the widespread dissemination and sharing of project knowledge and experiences within Shanxi, across China, and internationally.
Within 3 months of the consultant's mobilization, an agreement shall be reached with the Provincial PMO regarding the composition and activity plan of the Technical Committee. The establishment of the Technical Committee shall be completed within 6 months.
The provisional sum for the Technical Committee under the contract will be used to cover expenses directly related to its establishment and seminar activities. This includes expert fees (covering person-month fees, meals, round-trip transportation), venue rental for seminars, participant-related expenses (meals, accommodation, etc.) and other associated expenses. The expenses for Technical Committee activities shall comply with relevant central and local regulations pertaining to science or technical research activities.
3.9 Project Report Preparation
In accordance with the requirements of the Loan Agreement and Project Agreement, assist the Provincial PMO in preparing and submitting relevant reports required by the World Bank and the PMO. These include the Consulting Services Inception Report, Project Progress Reports, Mid-term Adjustment Report (if any), Project Completion Report, Semi-annual and Annual Financial Statements/Reports, Environmental and Social Internal Monitoring Reports, Resettlement Internal Monitoring Reports, etc. Also, assist the PMO in the preparation and submission of the Annual Work Plan.
3.10 Support for World Bank Team Management Activities
In accordance with the requirements of the Provincial PMO, provide translation and assist in handling correspondence with the World Bank and relevant project documents. Assist in preparing for World Bank missions and support the implementation of specific tasks (or actions) required by the World Bank's MOU.
4.1 General Requirements for Consultants
Consultants participating in bidding competition should be companies or entities with the qualifications to independently sign contracts.
The consultant shall have completed at least 2 consulting service contracts for project implementation management under projects financed by International Financial Institutions within the past ten years (2016.1.1-2025.12.31, the project completion date shall prevail). Among these, at least 1 shall have been completed for World Bank-funded projects. Consultants are required to provide supporting documents (scanned copies of contracts and proof of project completion, etc.).
4.2 Consultant Input and Person-Month Allocation
The project implementation management consulting team shall be composed of experts with international experience and qualifications, as well as experts with domestic experience.
The consultant is required to develop a reasonable personnel input plan and schedule based on the specific needs of the project and their professional judgment, ensuring that the total number of person-months shall not be less than 178 person-months.
4.3 Expert Qualification Requirements and Tasks
1) Team Leader / Project Management Expert. This expert shall have at least 15 years of experience in managing the implementation of projects financed by international financial institutions, coupled with sound international exposure and qualifications. They shall have successfully served as the Project Management Team Leader during the implementation phase of at least 3 such projects, at least 1 of which shall be World Bank-funded projects. The expert shall hold a bachelor's degree or higher in project management or engineering, and have good English speaking and writing skills. The Team Leader will lead the entire consultant team in providing comprehensive management assistance to the Provincial PMO and PIUs throughout the project implementation process. Key responsibilities include:
2) Deputy Team Leader / Project Management Expert. This expert shall have at least 10 years of project management experience, including over 5 years of experience managing projects financed by international financial institutions. They must have consulting experience during the implementation phase of at least 3 international financial institutions-funded projects, including 1 World Bank-funded project, and have served as Team Leader or Deputy Team Leader in at least 2 of these projects. The expert shall hold a bachelor's degree or higher in project management or engineering, and have good English speaking and writing skills. Key responsibilities include:
3) Procurement and Contract Management Expert. This expert shall hold a bachelor's or higher degree in engineering, management, or a related field, with at least 10 years of relevant experience and professional knowledge in procurement and contract management; the expert shall have served as Procurement or Contract Management Expert during the implementation phase of at least 3 international financial institution loan projects, including at least 1 World Bank loan project.They shall be proficient in the policies, regulations, procedures, and requirements of both the World Bank and China regarding procurement and contract management. This expert will serve as the core technical support for project procurement and contract management, providing technical assistance throughout the project lifecycle from procurement planning to contract completion:
4) Cost Engineering Specialist. This expert should hold a bachelor's or higher degree in engineering cost, engineering management, or a related field. They must possess experience in engineering cost, with over 10 years of relevant work experience in engineering cost. They should be familiar with domestic regulations and pricing benchmarks for engineering costs and hold a Level 1 Registered Cost Engineer qualification. This specialist will be fully involved in and responsible for the project's investment and cost management:
5) Financial and Economic Expert. This expert shall hold a bachelor's degree in financial management, accounting, or a related field, possess a Certified Public Accountant certificate or equivalent financial management certification, and have over 10 years of experience in project financial management. As a financial management expert, they shall have participated in at least 3 projects financed by international financial institutions, including 1 World Bank-funded projects, and be familiar with World Bank and domestic financial management policies and regulations, financial risk assessment, and the requirements and processes for preparing or auditing financial statements. Key responsibilities include:
6) Environmental Management Expert. This expert shall hold a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or other related fields, with at least 10 years of environmental management experience on projects financed by international financial institutions, having participated as an environmental management expert in at least 3 such projects, one of which shall be World Bank-funded. The expert shall be familiar with Chinese environmental policies, regulations, and relevant standards, proficient in the World Bank's Environmental and Social Framework and related safeguard policies and requirements. Fluency in written and spoken Chinese and English is required. Key responsibilities include:
7) Social, Gender, and Resettlement Expert. This expert shall hold a bachelor's or higher degree in social sciences, anthropology, public policy studies, or a related social science field, with at least 10 years of experience working on social, gender, or resettlement aspects of projects financed by international financial institutions (IFIs), having served as an expert in social development, resettlement, community development, or related fields for at least 3 IFI-funded projects, 1 of which shall be World Bank-funded projects. The expert shall be familiar with Chinese resettlement policies, regulations, and relevant standards, proficient in the requirements of the World Bank's Environmental and Social Framework, and knowledgeable about community development and process frameworks. Fluency in written and spoken Chinese and English is required. Key responsibilities include:
8) Results Monitoring Expert. This expert shall hold a bachelor's degree or higher in project management, public management, engineering, or a related field, shall have at least five years of experience in performance monitoring or results framework monitoring for international financial organization-funded projects, and shall have undertaken performance monitoring/results framework monitoring tasks in at least two such projects, including at least one World Bank-funded project. The expert shall be familiar with the results frameworks and indicator monitoring methodologies and specific requirements of international financial organizations. Fluency in written and spoken Chinese and English is required. Key responsibilities include:
9) Labor and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Expert. This expert shall hold a postgraduate or higher degree in occupational health and safety, labor science, human resource management, or a related field. They shall be familiar with Chinese labor regulations, occupational health and safety standards, and possess expertise in the World Bank's Environmental and Social Framework (ESS2). The expert should have participated in at least 2 international financial organization-funded projects, having been responsible for the labor and OHS management components. Fluency in written and spoken Chinese and English is required. Key responsibilities include:
10) Biodiversity Expert. This expert shall hold a postgraduate or higher degree in forestry, botany, biodiversity, wetlands, or similar fields, with at least 10 years of investigation, research, or project implementation experience related to the ecological environment, forestry vegetation, and wetlands in North China, with demonstrable professional achievements. This expert shall be familiar with and mastery of domestic and international biodiversity conservation concepts is essential. Have good English writing and speaking skills. This expert will serve as the core technical specialist and strategic advisor in the field of biodiversity conservation for the project, ensuring coordination among various technical activities and reviewing and ensuring the quality of biodiversity-related project deliverable. Key responsibilities include:
11) Animal (North China Leopard) Expert. This expert shall hold a postgraduate or higher degree in zoology, animal habitat and protected areas, wildlife environmental protection, or similar fields, with at least 10 years of experience in investigation, research, or project implementation related to the ecological environment and habitat protection of the North China Leopard's habitat or protected areas, with demonstrable professional achievements. This expert shall have good English writing and speaking skills. Key responsibilities include:
12) Plant Protection Expert. This expert shall hold a postgraduate or higher degree in botany, horticulture, ecology, forestry, or related fields, with at least 10 years of practical experience or research in plant species in-situ and ex-situ conservation, botanical garden planning and design, plant introduction and acclimatization, plant maintenance management, and plant diversity conservation, supported by relevant publications or participation in significant projects. This expert shall have good English reading, writing, and communication skills for reviewing and translating English literature and engaging in international exchanges and cooperation.
13) Forestry Expert. This expert shall hold a postgraduate or higher degree in forestry, silviculture, forest ecology, forestry engineering, or related fields, with at least 10 years of practical experience or research in forest resource cultivation and management, planning and design of forestry ecological engineering, forest pest and disease control, and forest tree germplasm resource conservation, supported by relevant publications or participation in significant projects. This expert shall have good English reading, writing, and communication skills for reviewing and translating English literature and engaging in international exchanges and cooperation.
14) Wetland and Avian Expert. This expert shall hold a postgraduate or higher degree in ecology, environmental science, hydrology and water resources, wetland biology, ornithology, or related fields, with at least 10 years of practical experience or research in wetland ecosystem conservation and restoration, avian habitat management, wetland planning and design, wetland biodiversity maintenance, and wetland resource management, supported by relevant publications or participation in significant projects. This expert shall have good English reading, writing, and communication skills for reviewing and translating English literature and engaging in international exchanges and cooperation.
15) Green Building Expert. This expert shall hold a postgraduate or higher degree in architecture, urban planning, engineering (civil or other relevant fields), or related disciplines, with at least 10 years of relevant experience in sustainable building, architectural design, green building, energy and water-saving equipment, and related technologies. Have a deep understanding of international and Chinese green building policies and best practices. This expert shall have a good level of English proficiency. Having relevant experience in communicating and working with international financial institutions such as the World Bank is a plus point.
16) Wildlife Rescue and Disease Control Expert. This expert shall hold a postgraduate or higher degree in veterinary medicine, wildlife medicine, or a related field, with at least 10 years of practical experience in wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and disease control. Key responsibilities include:
17) Natural education and publicity expert. This expert shall hold a bachelor's degree or above in natural education, environmental science, botany, media science, or related majors; More than 10 years of experience in natural education, science popularization, or biodiversity education; Familiar with the best practices of international nature education and the requirements of domestic biodiversity science popularization policies, participate in at least 2 ecological conservation projects for nature education or publicity work, be familiar with the operation of nature education facilities, development of publicity materials, and organization of public participation activities; This expert shall have good English writing and speaking skills.
18) Capacity Building and Training Expert. This expert shall hold a bachelor's or higher degree in education or engineering, with at least 10 years of experience in project capacity building and training; this expert has been responsible for capacity development and training tasks for at least 2 international financial organization loan projects, including 1 World Bank loan project; be familiar with the specific requirements for capacity building and training in World Bank projects; and this expert shall have good English writing and speaking skills. Key responsibilities include:
19) Project Assistant. This expert shall hold a bachelor's degree or higher, have at least five (5) years of working experience, and be familiar with project management or administrative management. The expert shall have excellent written and oral English communication skills. Key responsibilities include:
The consultant shall prepare various work reports in accordance with the requirements of the PMO and the World Bank and submit reports to the PMO for review. Reports submitted to the World Bank through the PMO shall meet the World Bank's basic requirements regarding content and format. During the project implementation, the consultant is required to submit reports for the following consulting services to the PMO.
No. | Deliverable | Submission Time |
1 | Project Inception Report | Within 1 month after the commencement of consulting services |
2 | Project Progress Report | Semi-annual progress reports shall be submitted by the end of August and the end of February each year, respectively |
3 | Financial Statements | Semi-annual financial statements shall be submitted every six months Annual financial statements (unaudited) shall be submitted by the end of February each year and audited version shall be submitted by end of June. |
4 | Mid-term Adjustment Report | At the mid-term of the project implementation or at a time determined based on specific requirements from the PMO and the World Bank |
5 | Project Completion Report | A draft Project Completion Report shall be submitted 2 months prior to the loan closing date. The final report shall be submitted within 1 month after receiving comments |
6 | Environmental Management Progress Report | Submitted as a chapter of the Project Progress Report by the end of August and the end of February each year |
7 | Resettlement Internal Monitoring Report | Submitted as a chapter of the Project Progress Report by the end of August and the end of February each year |
8 | Social and Gender Monitoring Report | Submitted as a chapter of the Project Progress Report by the end of August and the end of February each year |
9 | DMF Monitoring | Submitted as a chapter of the Project Progress Report as well as a standalone annex by the end of August and the end of February each year. |
10 | Annual Work, Procurement, Fund Utilization, and Capacity Building Plan | Assist the PMO in compiling and consolidating the project's annual work plan, and submit it to the World Bank before December 31 |
11 | Capacity Building and Training Progress Report | Submitted as a chapter of the Project Progress Report by the end of August and the end of February each year |
12 | Various Special Topic Work Reports | Prepare special work reports irregularly according to the management requirements of the PMO |
The implementation of the consulting service is expected to commence on the date of contract signing and continue until May 31, 2031, covering the entire project implementation period.
The PMO and the IAs/PIUs will provide the following assistance to the consultant:
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Request for Expression of Interest
Country: Republic of Kosovo
Project: Kosovo Comprehensive Approach to Health System Strengthening (KOMPAS)
Project ID: P179831
Reference No.: XK-MoH-1.3.3f-CS-CQS
Issued on: 22 May 2026
Consulting Firm for HCWM Infrastructure Assessment, Design, Investment Planning, and Supervision
Background
The Government of Kosovo has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Kosovo Comprehensive Approach to Health System Strengthening Project (KOMPAS) (P179831), implemented by the Ministry of Health (MoH) of the Republic of Kosovo.
The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to strengthen institutional capacity and governance for quality of care in the Kosovo health system.
The Project consists of the following components:
Under Subcomponent 1.3 – Strengthening Public Health and Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPR), the Project supports activities related to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Healthcare Waste Management (HCWM), including infrastructure investments aimed at improving environmentally sound and sustainable HCWM systems across public health institutions in Kosovo.
The Ministry of Health intends to engage a qualified Consulting Firm to support the assessment, planning, design, and supervision of HCWM-related infrastructure investments
Objective of the Assignment
The objective of this assignment is to support the Ministry of Health in identifying, prioritizing, and technically defining infrastructure investments required to ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable Healthcare Waste Management (HCWM) systems across public health institutions in Kosovo.
The Consulting Firm will:
The assignment will cover tertiary, secondary, and primary healthcare institutions throughout Kosovo, including the University Clinical Center of Kosovo (UCCK), regional hospitals, and Main Family Medicine Centers (MFMCs).
Further details regarding the scope of services, deliverables, timelines, and institutional arrangements are provided in the Terms of Reference (ToR), which forms an integral part of this Request for Expressions of Interest
Qualification Requirements
The Consulting Firm shall demonstrate:
1. Specific Experience of the Consulting Firm
The Consulting Firm must provide descriptions of similar assignments and client references, including contact details.
2. Key Professional Staff
The Consulting Firm should demonstrate availability of qualified experts, including at minimum:
a) Team Leader / HCWM Specialist
b) Infrastructure / Civil Engineer
c) Given the nationwide scope of the assignment, the Consulting Firm must propose an adequate number of additional field assessors or associate engineers to ensure timely assessment of all health facilities.
Selection Process
Shortlisted firms will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
The Consulting Firm will be selected in accordance with the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, July 2016, revised in November 2017, August 2018, and November 2020, using the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method.
Duration of the Assignment
The expected duration of the assignment is three (3) months for the assessment and design phase.
Construction supervision services will continue throughout the implementation phase of HCWM infrastructure works.
Submission of Expressions of Interest
Interested consulting firms may submit Expressions of Interest no later than 12 June 2026 at 14:00 PM. Late submissions will not be considered. Late submissions will not be considered.
Expressions of Interest must be delivered electronically to the addresses below:
Ministry of Health – KOMPAS Project
Attn.: Procurement Specialist, KOMPAS Project
Address: Olti Trasin Sh.P.K. Objekti Donika Hyrja C #3,
10 000, Pristine Republic of Kosova
Email(s):
To: blerim.cerkini@rks-gov.net
Cc: fanol.duli@rks-gov.net
TERMS OF REFERENCE (ToR)
Assignment Title: Consulting Firm for HCWM Infrastructure Assessment, Design, Investment Planning, and Supervision
Project: Kosovo Comprehensive Approach to Health System Strengthening (KOMPAS)
Project ID: P179831
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Health (MoH), Republic of Kosovo
Location: Prishtina, Kosovo (with nationwide travel required)
Duration: 3 Months
Referring to the Financing Agreement between the Republic of Kosovo and the International Development Association for the Kosovo Comprehensive Approach to Health System Strengthening Project (KOMPAS), the KOMPAS Project (P179831) was approved on May 07, 2024. The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to strengthen institutional capacity and governance for quality of care in the Kosovo health system.
The following are the components of the project:
Component 1: Strengthening key health system building blocks for Quality of Care (QoC)
The objective of this component is to support aspects of public health/Pandemic Preparedness and Response (PPR), service delivery, and health financing (strategic purchasing), that will help unblock the bottlenecks in the structural and process of care. This component will include three sub-components, outlined below:
Subcomponent 1.1 Improving service delivery. This subcomponent is aligned with the strategic objectives of the forthcoming Health Sector Strategy for 2023-2030 and builds on the recommendations of the recent World Bank’s report highlighting the quality aspect of non-communicable diseases (NCD) management in Kosovo.
Subcomponent 1.2 Developing and implementing strategic purchasing for quality. This subcomponent will support the development and implementation of key strategic purchasing elements which are not in place in Kosovo but are critical for both structural and process aspects of quality care.
Subcomponent 1.3 Strengthening public health and PPR. This subcomponent will build on activities carried out under the Kosovo Emergency COVID-19 Response Project (P173819) in the areas of PPR. It will support key areas of the Action Plan of the National Program on Communicable Diseases (2022) and the Action Plan for HCWM (2023).
Component 2: Developing an Integrated Health Information System (IHIS): The objective of this component is to support the design, development, and implementation of an integrated digital health ecosystem that is critical for the functioning of the entire health system. The foundational and key strategic IHIS building blocks will set the digitized health data environment to support health service delivery and decision-making.
This activity is informed by the “Kosovo eHealth Feasibility Study,” which was completed under the Kosovo Emergency COVID-19 Project (P173819). The planned system will include Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities and hospitals, as well as laboratories and the National Institute of Public Health (NIPH), and will allow for the seamless transmission and sharing of health information among all authorized individuals. Based on globally recognized best practices and experience with previous health information systems development in Kosovo, the approach will be to not build one monolithic system but rather an ecosystem of cooperating information systems built on common governance, standardization, and technical foundational building blocks. Such a system will also require robust patient confidentiality and data privacy protocols to ensure that only authorized users can access patient data.
This component will include three sub-components, outlined below:
Subcomponent 2.1: Establishing foundational building blocks of IHIS. This subcomponent will support the establishment of critical elements of foundational environment (Enterprise Architecture) for digital health systems implementation, including: (i) the legal and regulatory framework for transformed health services delivery through digital systems utilization; (ii) the assessment and design of Master Data Management standards and systems, such as foundational registries and common coding and classification systems; (iii) design and implementation of the Health Information Exchange services; and (iv) upgrade of hardware platforms on central locations and in health facilities.
Subcomponent 2.2: Digital health support for improvement in QoC. Implementation of Component 1 will require finalization of the implementation and upgrade of the basic health information system (BHIS). Currently, the BHIS is not fully implemented in all Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities and with full functionality. This subcomponent will support: (i) rolling out the BHIS to all PHC facilities (including finalization of patient empanelment and zoning); (ii) upgrading the BHIS functions (automatic update of codes from key registries and allowing dashboard and smart reporting on facility level); and (iii) upgrading the integration with eReferrals system and introduction of eAppointments.
Subcomponent 2.3: Implementation of IHIS strategic systems. The eHealth Feasibility Study envisages full digitalization of the health sector in Kosovo to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery, clinical decision support, health financing, pandemic preparedness and public health functions, supply chain for pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, health workforce management, and health system management and policy making.
Component 3: Project Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation: The objective of this component is to support overall project administration, including project management, fiduciary functions (procurement, financial management (FM)), monitoring and evaluation, environmental and social compliance, and regular monitoring of and reporting on project implementation. The component will finance consulting services, including consultants to staff the Project Coordination Unit (PCU), as well as office equipment, training, audits, filing systems, and operating costs.
In parallel to the KOMPAS Project, the Ministry of Health is implementing activities financed by the Pandemic Fund (PF), which support strengthening pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR) capacities through a One Health approach. These activities are implemented in coordination with relevant national institutions and contribute to improving surveillance, laboratory systems, infection prevention and control (IPC), healthcare waste management (HCWM), and emergency response capacities. The proposed assignment contributes to these efforts through assessment, planning, and supervision of investments aimed at strengthening environmentally sound and sustainable healthcare waste management systems across the health sector.
The objective of this assignment is to support the Ministry of Health (MoH) in identifying, prioritizing, and technically defining infrastructure investments required to ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable Healthcare Waste Management (HCWM) across public health institutions in Kosovo.
This assignment is undertaken within the framework of the KOMPAS Project, which aims to strengthen institutional capacity and improve quality of care, including Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and environmental health. Recent assessments have identified significant systemic gaps in HCWM, including deficiencies in infrastructure, equipment, operational practices, and compliance with national and international standards.
In particular, key challenges include:
In this context, the Consulting Firm (the “Vendor”) will:
The outputs of this assignment will serve as the technical foundation for subsequent procurement and implementation of infrastructure interventions aimed at improving HCWM practices across all levels of the healthcare system.
The assignment also directly supports the preparation of technical inputs (design, BoQs, and specifications) for two planned procurement packages under the Project:
The Vendor shall perform the following tasks:
Task 1: Desk Review and Methodology Design
Deliverable: Inception Report including the Assessment Tool and the proposed assessment schedule.
Task 2: Facility-Level Infrastructure Assessment
Conduct comprehensive on-site technical assessments across all public health institutions in the network. The assessment must include:
The assessment must verify:
The assessment shall specifically map:
Task 3: Gap Analysis and Compliance Review
TASK 4 – Functional & Technical Design Development
The Consulting Firm shall:
TASK 5 – Technical Specifications and BoQs
The Consulting Firm shall prepare:
The design and BoQ outputs shall be structured to directly inform future procurement packages for (i) waste storage infrastructure and (ii) medical waste treatment-related infrastructure works.
Task 6: Construction Supervision of HCWM Infrastructure Works
The Consulting Firm shall provide full-time construction supervision services for all HCWM infrastructure works financed under the Project. The supervision shall ensure that all works are executed in full compliance with approved designs, technical specifications, Bills of Quantities, national legislation, WHO standards, and World Bank Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines.
The Consulting Firm shall be responsible for:
All deliverables must be submitted in English (with the Executive Summary of the Final Report also provided in Albanian).
# | Deliverable | Timeline (Weeks from Signing) | Payment % |
1 | Inception Note: Methodology, assessment tool/checklist, and schedule for nationwide facility visits | Week 2 | 6% |
2 | Draft Assessment Report: Summary of site visits, database of findings, and initial gap analysis. Identification of investment needs and priority investments | Week 8 | 24% |
3 | Technical Design Package (including Indicative BoQs) | Week 10-11 | 15% |
4 | Prioritized Investment Plan and Costed Bills of Quantities + Final Report The Costed Bills of Quantities shall be prepared based on prevailing market prices in Kosovo and/or verifiable recent procurement data, ensuring realistic budget estimation for implementation.” | Week 12 | 15% |
The design phase shall constitute 60% of the total contract value and shall be fully completed and paid within the initial 3-month period based on approved deliverables.
The remaining 40% of the total contract value shall be allocated to construction supervision services. This phase shall commence only after completion of the design phase and initiation of HCWM infrastructure works, and shall be paid separately based on actual implementation progress and approved supervision reports.
The construction supervision phase will cover the entire duration of HCWM infrastructure works, beyond the initial design phase
6. Reporting and Institutional Arrangements
7. Required Qualifications
A. Firm Qualifications
B. Key Personnel Requirements
The Vendor must propose a qualified team to execute the assignment. At a minimum, the team must include:
Key Expert 1: Team Leader / HCWM Specialist
Key Expert 2: Infrastructure / Civil Engineer
Field Assessment Team:
Given the nationwide scope of Task 2, the Vendor is expected to propose additional field assessors or associate engineers as necessary to cover all institutions within the required timeline.
8. Selection Method
Experienced and qualified firms will be selected according to the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers’ (the Regulations), issued in July 2016, and revised in November 2017 and August 2018, based on the selection method for Consultant’s Qualification based Selection (CQS). The shortlisted firms will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Request for Expression of Interest
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Country: Kosovo
\n\nProject ID: P179831
\n\nWorld Bank Credit Name: Kosovo Comprehensive Approach to Health System Strengthening Project
\n\nContract Identification No.: XK-MoH-A1.03-CS-QCBS
\n\nIssued on: 15 May 2026
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Strategic Digital Health Partner (SDHP) for IHIS Implementation Oversight and Technical Advisory
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Background
\n\nThe Government of Kosovo (GoK), through the Ministry of Health (MoH), has received financing from the World Bank in the amount of EUR 20 million to support the Kosovo Comprehensive Approach to Health System Strengthening Project (KOMPAS). This project aims to strengthen governance, quality of care, and efficiency in the healthcare system of Kosovo, positioning digital health as a core pillar of reform. The Integrated Health Information System (IHIS) will play a central role in this transformation.
\n\nThe Department for Health Information Systems (DSISH), under the Ministry of Health (MoH), is responsible for the implementation of IHIS. To ensure successful implementation and oversight of this large-scale transformation, a Strategic Digital Health Partner (SDHP) will be engaged. The SDHP will provide technical advisory, implementation oversight, quality assurance, and support in the development of technical documents and specifications for the systems required under the KOMPAS project.
\n\nFor clarity, the SDHP is defined strictly as a technical advisory and oversight partner. The SDHP is NOT an implementation vendor and does NOT have decision-making authority for procurement processes.
\n\nObjective of the Assignment:
\n\nThe primary objective of this engagement is to ensure the successful implementation of the IHIS and its components, including the establishment of core systems such as national registries, shared health records, interoperability layers, and advanced clinical applications. The SDHP will support the Ministry of Health and DSISH in ensuring that all components comply with international standards and that all deliverables are aligned with the Kosovo Digital Health Blueprint.
\n\nKey Tasks and Responsibilities
\n\nThe SDHP will perform the following tasks:
\n\nOther specific tasks, scope of services, expected outputs/deliverables, time frames, and professional staff requirements are indicated under the full Terms of Reference (ToR) for this assignment.
\n\nThe detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment are attached to this Request for Expressions of Interest.
\n\nQualification of the Consulting Firm
\n\nThe selected consulting firm must demonstrate:
\n\nSelection Process
\n\nThe consulting firm will be selected in accordance with the Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, as amended from time to time.
\n\nExpressions of Interest will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
\n\nDetailed evaluation criteria and procedures will be provided in the Request for Proposals (RFP) to shortlisted firms.
\n\nSubmission Details
\n\nInterested firms are invited to submit their Expression of Interest, including:
\n\nKey Experts’ CVs and detailed methodology are not required at the shortlisting stage.
\n\nExpression of Interest must be delivered electronically (by e-mail) to the address below no later than 5 June 2026 at 16:00 (local time). Late submissions will not be considered.
\n\nKosovo Ministry of Health
\nKOMPAS Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
\nAttn.: Procurement Specialist, KOMPAS
\nAddress: Ministry of Health (MoH)
\n10 000, Pristine, Republic of Kosovo
\nEmail: blerim.cerkini@rks-gov.net
Cc: fanol.duli@rks-gov.net
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
\n\nfor Consultancy Services to
\n\nStrategic Digital Health Partner (SDHP) for IHIS Implementation Oversight and Technical Advisory
\n\nRFP No.: XK-MoH-A1.03-CS-QCBS
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & BACKGROUND
\n\n1.1 Executive Summary
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1.2 Background and Context
\n\n2. OBJECTIVES, ALIGNMENT WITH BLUEPRINT & TECHNICAL RATIONALE
\n\n2.1 Objectives of the Assignment
\n\n11. The overall objective is to support MoH/DSISH/MDPA in the development, oversight and quality assurance of all IHIS components, in line with:
\n\n2.2 Alignment with Kosovo IHIS Digital Health Blueprint (2024–2030)
\n\n2.3 Technical Rationale
\n\n3. SCOPE OF WORK
\n\n(20 sub-sections)
\n\n3.1 Comprehensive Assessment of Existing Systems
\n\n3.2 IHIS Architecture Validation
\n\n3.3 Development of Technical Specifications and ToRs
\n\n3.4 Oversight of Vendor Implementations
\n\n3.5 SLA Monitoring and Enforcement
\n\n3.6 Quality Assurance (QA) Framework
\n\n3.7 Quality Control (QC) of Deliverables
\n\n3.8 Interoperability Testing
\n\n3.9 Establishment of National Conformance Certification Mechanism
\n\n3.10 Data Governance and Standards Alignment
\n\nwith international standards and national legislation (e.g. Law No. 06/L-082) and GoK data governance strategy and policy.
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3.11 Cybersecurity Strengthening
\n\n3.12 Support to PIU for World Bank Processes
\n\n3.13 Integration Strategy for Legacy Systems
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3.14 Development of Change Management Strategy
\n\n3.16 Documentation Management
\n\n3.17 Deployment Oversight
\n\n3.18 Risk Identification and Mitigation
\n\n3.19 Performance Monitoring Framework
\n\n3.20 Continuous Improvement Recommendations
\n\n4. OVERSIGHT, QA/QC, SLA MONITORING, CHANGE REQUESTS, ACCEPTANCE
\n\n4.1 Technical Oversight Model
\n\n4.2 Quality Assurance (QA) Framework
\n\n4.3 Quality Control (QC) of Vendor Deliverables
\n\n4.4 SLA Monitoring
\n\n4.5 Change Request (CR) Management Process
\n\n4.6 Acceptance Procedures and Templates
\n\n5. TEAM COMPOSITION, QUALIFICATIONS, WB COMPLIANCE
\n\n5.1 Required Team Composition
\n\n5.2 Role Descriptions and Minimum Qualifications
\n\nSupport smooth implementation and integration of IHIS components at local level. 5.3 Compliance with World Bank Procurement Regulations
\n\n5.4 Conflict of Interest Safeguards
\n\n5.5 Replacement of Key Experts
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6. DELIVERABLES, REPORTING, GOVERNANCE MODEL, PAYMENT SCHEDULE
\n\n6.1 Deliverables
\n\n6.2 Reporting Requirements
\n\n6.3 Governance Model
\n\n6.4 Payment Schedule (Deliverable-Based)
\n\nA. General Provisions
\n\n(“Hire consulting company to guide initial implementation”) of the Project Appraisal Document (PAD).
\n\n6.5 Workplan & Timeline (34 months)
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B. Deliverables and Milestones
\n\nAll deliverables under this Contract shall be measurable, clearly defined, and subject to formal written acceptance by the Client
\n\nMilestone 1 – Mobilization and Strategic Inception
\n\nPAD Reference:
\n\nDeliverables:
\n\nPayment:
\n\nAcceptance Criteria:
\n\n• Report must include a complete 34-month workplan aligned with PAD;
\n\n• Must include sequenced ToRs and Technical Specifications;
\n\n• Must define stakeholder coordination and governance structure;
\n\n• Must be formally accepted in writing by the Client.
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Milestone 2 – Digital Health and Institutional Needs Assessment
\n\nPAD Reference:
\n\nDeliverables:
\n\nPayment:
\n\nAcceptance Criteria:
\n\n• Assessment Report is submitted in written form;
\n\n• Includes comprehensive analysis of the national digital health landscape;
\n\n• Includes review of existing health information systems and interoperability arrangements;
\n\n• Includes institutional and implementation readiness assessment;
\n\n• Includes a prioritized and actionable roadmap aligned with A1.03;
\n\n• Formally accepted in writing by the Client.
\n\nMilestone 3 – Draft Terms of Reference and Technical Specifications (Batch 1)
\n\nPAD Reference:
\n\nDeliverables:
\n\nPayment:
\n\nAcceptance Criteria:
\n\n• A minimum of three (3) Draft Terms of Reference and Technical Specifications are submitted;
\n\n• Each document clearly covers:
\n\n- Core IHIS/HIMS components;
\n\n- Interoperability and data-exchange mechanisms;
\n\n- Master data and registry-related components;
\n\n• Documents are prepared in accordance with World Bank Standard Procurement Documents;
\n\n• Each document includes defined scope, technical requirements, and implementation approach;
\n\n• Documents are reviewed and receive technical acceptance by the Client in writing.
\n\nMilestone 4 – Final Terms of Reference and Technical Specifications (Batch 1)
\n\nPAD Reference:
\n\nDeliverables:
\n\nPayment:
\n\nAcceptance Criteria:
\n\n• Final Terms of Reference and Technical Specifications are fully updated and finalized;
\n\n• All Client and World Bank comments are properly incorporated and addressed;
\n\n• Documents are procurement-ready and fully aligned with World Bank Standard Procurement Documents;
\n\n• Submission for World Bank No-Objection is completed where required;
\n\n• Final approval is confirmed in writing by the Client and/or World Bank (as applicable).
\n\nMilestone 5 – Terms of Reference and Technical Specifications (Batch 2)
\n\nPAD Reference:
\n\nDeliverables:
\n\nPayment:
\n\nAcceptance Criteria:
\n\n• A minimum of two (2) ToRs and Technical Specifications are submitted for Batch 2;
\n\n• Documents clearly address additional IHIS-related systems and enabling components;
\n\n• Specifications are aligned with governance, quality-of-care, analytics, and reporting requirements;
\n\n• All documents are procurement-ready and compliant with World Bank Standard Procurement Documents;
\n\n• Documents are formally accepted in writing by the Client.
\n\nMilestone 6 – Capacity Building and Structured Training Program
\n\nPAD Reference:
\n\nDeliverables:
\n\nPayment:
\n\nAcceptance Criteria:
\n\n• Training needs assessment report is submitted and approved by the Client;
\n\n• At least three (3) training modules/curricula are developed;
\n\n• At least four (4) training sessions are delivered to designated stakeholders;
\n\n• Attendance lists for all training sessions are provided;
\n\n• Training materials (manuals, presentations, guides) are submitted;
\n\n• Training completion and evaluation report is submitted and approved by the Client.
\n\nMilestone 7 – Ongoing Strategic Advisory, Quality Assurance, and Procurement Support
\n\nPAD Reference:
\n\nDeliverables:
\n\nPayment:
\n\nAcceptance Criteria:
\n\n• Minimum six (6) periodic advisory reports are submitted during the implementation period;
\n\n• Written technical inputs/comments are provided for procurement documentation as requested by the Client;
\n\n• Participation in up to ten (10) coordination meetings is completed and documented (virtual or in-person);
\n\n• All quality assurance inputs are provided in written form (e.g. tracked changes, memos, or formal comments);
\n\n• Each advisory output is acknowledged in writing by the Client.
\n\nMilestone 8 – Final Advisory, Knowledge Transfer, and Contract Closure
\n\nPAD Reference:
\n\nDeliverables:
\n\nPayment:
\n\nAcceptance Criteria:
\n\nC. Summary of Payments
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Milestone \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Percentage \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Milestone 1 – Inception \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 8% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Milestone 2 – Assessment \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Milestone 3 – Draft ToRs (Batch 1) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 18% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Milestone 4 – Final ToRs (Batch 1) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Milestone 5 – ToRs (Batch 2) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Milestone 6 – Training \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Milestone 7 – Strategic Advisory & QA \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Milestone 8 – Closure & Knowledge Transfer \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Total \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 100% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
7. ANNEXES
\n\nRationale: Full Annex documents are not attached because they are already defined in the feasibility study, the 2024–2030 Blueprint, and other source materials. Bullet points summarize the key content for SDHP’s reference. All Annexes (A–E) are intended as reference/input documents for SDHP’s work and do not require separate deliverables.
\n\n7.1 Annex A – IHIS Architecture Overview
\n\n7.2 Annex B – Roles & Responsibilities Matrix
\n\n7.3 Annex C – QA & QC Framework
\n\n7.4 Annex D – Risk Matrix
\n\n7.5 Annex E – Deliverables Matrix / Acceptance Criteria
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7.6 Annex F – Glossary
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WORLD BANK/IFAD PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION UNIT
\n\nMINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
\n\nRural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP)
\n\n1st Floor LIBSUCO Building Japan Freeway (Formerly Somalia Drive),
\n\nGardnersville – Monrovia, Liberia
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LOAN #: P175263; IDA: 69000
\n\nREQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
\n\n(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
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Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for the Development of a Digital Tracking and Management System for Agricultural Machinery and Service Centers
\n\nREOI Reference No: LR-PMU-MOA-551322-CS-QCBS
\n\nAgricultural mechanization is a cornerstone for transforming Liberia’s farming systems, enabling smallholder farmers to increase productivity and efficiency. However, the sector faces challenges including low equipment utilization, weak monitoring, and high fuel consumption. To address these, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), with World Bank support under the Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP), is establishing Agricultural Mechanization Service Centers (AMSCs).
\n\nThis assignment involves the development of a Mechanization Management and Tracking System (MMTS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The system is intended to function as a management and accountability platform, integrating with the RETRAP reporting database and the National Farmer Registry to ensure traceability, transparency, and economic sustainability of mechanization services delivered to smallholder farmers across Liberia.
\n\n2. Objectives Primary Objective: To implement a nationally scalable mechanization management and accountability system that improves equipment utilization, performance tracking, cost recovery, and service delivery to smallholder farmers, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity and climate resilience.
\n\nSpecific Objectives
\n\n3. Scope of Work: The Consultant will:
\n\nThe shortlisting criteria are:
\n\n(a) Core Business and Number of Years in Business: The firm must have at least ten (10) years of proven experience in software development and ICT consultancy.
\n\n(b) Technical and Managerial Organization of the Firm: Evidence of technical capacity in cloud-based solutions, secure data management, and mobile application development.
\n\n(c) Description of Similar Assignments: A minimum of seven (7) years of specialized experience in the design and deployment of fleet tracking solutions, management information systems (MIS), or similar national-level agricultural digital platforms.
\n\n(d) Experience in Similar Conditions: Demonstrated experience deploying digital systems in rural environments with limited connectivity, preferably in West Africa.
\n\n(e) Availability of Appropriate Skills among Staff (Project Manager, System Architect, Mechanization Specialist, Data Governance Expert, and GIS Analyst).
\n\nNote: Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
\n\nThe detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following websites: a) www.moa.gov.lr b) Alternatively, it can be directly requested via email from dkulah@moa.gov.lr.
\n\nThe attention of interested firms is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers,” Seventh Edition, September 2025, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to paragraph 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations on unfair competitive advantage related to this assignment. The Regulations are available on the Bank’s website at www.worldbank.org/procurement. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
\n\nExpressions of interest must be submitted electronically in a format that cannot be altered (PDF format is preferred) to the email address below by 1st June 2026 @ 5:00 pm local time.
\n\nNote: All expressions of interest MUST be submitted to the email address below:
\n\nGalah Toto National Project Coordinator
\n\nProject Implementation Unit (PIU),
\n\nMinistry of Agriculture Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP)
\n\n2nd Floor LIBSUCO Building, Japanese Freeway (Formerly Somalia Drive), Gardnersville – Monrovia, Liberia Tel: +231-777576980 Email: retrapbids@moa.gov.lr with a copy to Email: gtoto@moa.gov.lr
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
\n\nDesign, Development, and Implementation of the
\n\nAgricultural Mechanization Tracking System (MMTS)
\n\nStandard Operating Procedures and Operator Capacity Building Program
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Ministry of Agriculture | Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP)
\n\nRepublic of Liberia
\n\nFebruary 2026
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1. Background
\n\nAgricultural mechanization is a cornerstone for transforming Liberia's farming systems, enabling smallholder farmers and agri-enterprises to increase productivity, reduce reliance on manual labor, and improve efficiency across land preparation, cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest operations. Despite its potential, mechanization in Liberia continues to face persistent challenges, including low equipment utilization, weak monitoring and supervision, high fuel consumption, poor maintenance tracking, and limited visibility of service delivery performance. These operational gaps are compounded by weak institutional capacity, resulting in fragmented oversight, inconsistent service standards, and limited accountability. Without strong governance structures, mechanization services risk becoming unreliable, unsustainable, and inaccessible to the farmers who need them most.
\n\nTo address these constraints, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), with technical and financial support from the World Bank under the Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP), is establishing Agricultural Mechanization Service Centers (AMSCs). These centers will serve as centralized hubs providing modern mechanization services that enhance agricultural productivity, improve rural livelihoods, and promote sustainable farming practices. By aggregating demand and supply, AMSCs reduce costs, foster private sector participation, and ensure long-term sustainability of mechanization solutions. However, for these centers to succeed, institutional strengthening and organizational capacity building are essential to ensure that management systems, supervision frameworks, and accountability mechanisms are robust and responsive.
\n\nThe economic sustainability of each AMSC depends on a sound operational business model. This means that mechanization services must be priced to recover costs, service utilization rates must meet realistic targets, and maintenance reserves must be adequately funded. Beyond tracking equipment use, an effective management platform must help assess utilization rates against targets, calculate cost per hectare serviced, monitor fuel efficiency by equipment type and operator, measure revenue recovery against operational expenditure, and evaluate affordability for smallholder farmers. Without this economic visibility, there is a real risk that AMSCs become operational liabilities rather than sustainable service hubs. The Mechanization Management and Tracking System (MMTS) must therefore be designed not merely as an equipment register but as a management and accountability platform that improves the economic efficiency, sustainability, and transparency of mechanization services delivered to smallholder farmers across Liberia.
\n\nThe proposed MMTS, supported by standardized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and a structured supervision framework, is designed to directly address these institutional weaknesses. By embedding transparency, accountability, and evidence-based management into mechanization services, the MMTS will strengthen organizational oversight and harmonize national mechanization data. Building on proven digital agriculture infrastructure, the system will integrate with the RETRAP reporting database to ensure farmer linkage, traceability, and comprehensive monitoring of mechanization services. This intervention directly contributes to RETRAP's broader objectives of increasing productivity and market access for smallholder farmers and agri-enterprises, while advancing climate-smart agriculture, agribusiness development, and workforce training. Ultimately, the initiative seeks to reduce food insecurity, promote economic transformation, and build resilience in Liberia's rural communities.
\n\n2. Purpose of the Assignment
\n\nThe purpose of this assignment is to procure a qualified firm to design, develop, and deploy a nationally scalable Mechanization Management and Tracking System, along with a comprehensive operational framework for the AMSCs. The work will proceed in clearly defined phases, with each phase subject to review and acceptance before the next phase begins. Specifically, the assignment seeks to:
\n\n3. Overall Objective
\n\nTo implement a nationally scalable mechanization management and accountability system that improves equipment utilization, performance tracking, cost recovery, and service delivery to smallholder farmers, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity, economic efficiency, and climate resilience. The system must be fully owned and operable by the Government of Liberia upon handover, with no dependency on proprietary vendor platforms or ongoing vendor licensing.
\n\n4. Specific Objectives
\n\n5. Value Chain Linkages
\n\nLiberia's priority agricultural value chains each have distinct mechanization needs. The MMTS must be designed to collect data that is relevant and useful for each value chain, without gathering information that has no practical application. The table below provides an indicative mapping of value chains to the mechanization services and system indicators that apply. The role of mechanization for poultry and piggery should be clarified with MoA during the inception phase, and excluded from system scope if it does not involve field mechanization relevant to the MMTS.
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Value Chain \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Primary Mechanization Services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Key MMTS Indicators \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Rice \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Land clearing, ploughing, harrowing, transplanting, harvesting, threshing \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Hectares prepared, turnaround time per hectare, fuel per hectare, farmer satisfaction \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Cassava \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Land preparation, ridging, mechanized harvesting \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Hectares serviced, implement type used, service completion rate \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Rubber \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Land clearing, mechanized tapping support, transport logistics \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Equipment deployment frequency, area cleared, maintenance history \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Poultry and Piggery \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t To be clarified or excluded during inception \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t To be determined in consultation with MoA during Stage 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
6. Farmer Service Journey
\n\nThe MMTS must support and document the complete service journey from the moment a farmer requests assistance to the point of payment reconciliation and feedback collection. The system must be designed around this workflow, not as a separate afterthought. The standard service journey consists of the following steps:
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7. Scope of Work
\n\nThe assignment is organized into four implementation phases. Each phase concludes with a defined deliverable and a formal review by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU). The next phase will only commence upon written acceptance of the preceding phase deliverables. This phased structure is essential to manage the inherent complexity of integrating a national tracking system, to allow learning from the pilot before committing to full national rollout, and to protect the Government's investment.
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Phase 1: Design and Readiness
\n\nEstimated Duration: 10 to 14 weeks
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Stage 1: Stakeholder Consultations and Requirements Gathering (Estimated 4 weeks)
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Stage 2: System Architecture and Data Design (Estimated 6 to 10 weeks)
\n\nGiven the complexity of the required integrations, the offline functionality requirements, the multi-role user management, and the open API specifications, the architecture and data design stage requires dedicated time and must not be compressed. This stage may run concurrently with the final weeks of stakeholder consultations to avoid unnecessary delays.
\n\nPhase 2: Development, Testing, and Pilot
\n\nEstimated Duration: 5 to 7 months
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Stage 3: System Development and User Acceptance Testing (Estimated 3 to 4 months)
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Stage 4: Pilot Deployment and Learning (Estimated 2 to 3 months)
\n\nThe pilot is a learning phase. Its purpose is to test the operational model, validate data quality under field conditions, assess user adoption, and evaluate cost recovery before any commitment to national scale-up. Scale-up will not proceed unless the pilot meets clearly defined acceptance criteria.
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Phase 3: Capacity Building and Institutionalization
\n\nEstimated Duration: 2 months, overlapping with the later stages of Phase 2
\n\nStage 5: SOP Finalization and Capacity Building
\n\nStage 6: Supervision and Performance Framework (Finalized during Phase 3)
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Phase 4: National Scale-Up and Sustainability
\n\nEstimated Duration: Concurrent with Phase 3 planning; rollout commences only after formal PIU acceptance of the Pilot Learning Report
\n\nStage 7: National Rollout Planning and Execution
\n\n8. Indicator Framework
\n\nTo support meaningful performance monitoring and avoid data overload, MMTS indicators are organized into four levels. Activity and output indicators inform operational management. Efficiency and outcome indicators inform strategic decision-making and program evaluation. The system must generate reports at each level for different user roles.
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Indicator Level \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Examples \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Activity \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Number of machines registered, number of operators trained and certified, number of service requests received, number of farmer confirmations sent \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Output \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Hectares serviced per AMSC per month, number of farmers served, number of services completed by private providers, percentage of requests fulfilled within scheduled timeframe \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Efficiency \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Cost per hectare serviced, fuel consumed per hectare by equipment type, revenue recovery rate as a percentage of operational cost, equipment utilization rate against target \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Outcome \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Reduction in average land preparation time compared to baseline, increase in cultivated area in target zones, farmer satisfaction score, percentage of smallholder farmers with access to mechanization services within a defined distance \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
9. Technology, Intellectual Property, and Data Governance Requirements
\n\n9.1 Technology Neutrality and Government Transferability
\n\nThe MMTS must be built on open-source or vendor-neutral foundations. The use of proprietary frameworks that create ongoing licensing obligations, restrict government access to the source code, or prevent independent operation and maintenance is not permitted. Specifically:
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9.2 Intellectual Property
\n\nAll digital assets developed under this contract are the sole property of the Government of Liberia, represented by MoA and RETRAP, from the moment of their creation. This includes but is not limited to source code, databases, application interfaces, training materials, SOPs, design documents, and any other outputs produced during the performance of this contract. The Consultant retains no ownership rights over any deliverable. Any pre-existing intellectual property incorporated into the system must be disclosed at contract inception, and its use must not impose restrictions on government ownership or operation of the system.
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9.3 Data Protection and Privacy
\n\nThe MMTS will hold personal data including farmer identity records, GPS location data, transaction history, and operator information. The Consultant must submit a Data Protection Compliance Plan as part of the inception report. This plan must cover:
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9.4 Agricultural Data Governance
\n\nAll farmer data, service data, equipment data, and operational data generated or held within the MMTS is the property of MoA and RETRAP. The Consultant may not use, analyze, monetize, share, or retain any data generated under this contract for any purpose beyond the performance of the contract itself. The system must support data portability, allowing MoA and RETRAP to export all data in open formats including at minimum CSV and JSON. Data classification and governance arrangements must be documented and agreed with MoA as part of the system design stage.
\n\n9.5 Hosting Environment
\n\nThe Consultant must propose a hosting arrangement that supports long-term government ownership. A dedicated subdomain under the Ministry's official web domain, such as mmts.moa.gov.lr or an equivalent, is the preferred arrangement. The Consultant will be responsible for initial setup of the hosting environment. Long-term hosting costs and infrastructure management will be the responsibility of the Government of Liberia after handover. The Consultant must document all hosting configuration details and transfer them to MoA technical staff as part of the handover package.
\n\n10. Duration of the Assignment
\n\nThe estimated duration of the full assignment is 14 to 16 months from contract signing, depending on the complexity of the registry integration findings and the pace of stakeholder consultations. A more compressed timeline carries significant risk given the scope of integration requirements, the offline functionality demands, the registry readiness uncertainties, and the learning objectives of the pilot. The Consultant will present a detailed implementation plan in the Inception Report, which must be approved by the PIU before work begins.
\n\nThe indicative phasing is as follows:
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Phase \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Stages \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Indicative Duration \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Phase 1: Design and Readiness \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Stages 1 and 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 to 14 weeks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Phase 2: Development, Testing, and Pilot \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Stages 3 and 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 to 7 months \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Phase 3: Capacity Building and Institutionalization \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Stages 5 and 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 months (overlapping with Phase 2) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Phase 4: National Scale-Up and Sustainability \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Stage 7 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Commences after Pilot Learning Report acceptance \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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11. Firm Qualification Requirements, Required Expertise, and Key Staff Skills
\n\nThe firm must demonstrate strong expertise in both general ICT services and specialized agricultural digital systems. It should have at least ten years of proven experience in software development, ICT consultancy, or digital transformation projects, reflecting its capacity to design and deliver complex technology solutions across diverse sectors. In addition, the firm must possess a minimum of seven years of specialized experience in digital technologies, particularly in the design and deployment of management information systems, fleet tracking solutions, or similar national-level agricultural platforms. This combination of broad ICT experience and focused agricultural digital expertise ensures that the selected firm is well positioned to develop and operationalize a robust MMTS tailored to Liberia's national mechanization needs.
\n\n11.1 Minimum Criteria
\n\nDigital Platform Development and Integration
\n\nGeospatial and Data Analytics
\n\nAgricultural Mechanization Operations
\n\nTraining and Capacity Building
\n\nField Implementation and Stakeholder Engagement
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11.2 Key Staff Skills Required
\n\nThe personnel fielded by the selected firm must meet the following standards. Their roles, academic qualifications, and minimum experience are outlined below:
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| \n\t\t\t Role \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Academic Qualification \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum Experience \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Responsibilities \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Project Manager and Team Leader \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Master's in Agricultural Engineering, ICT for Development, or Project Management \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 or more years in agri-digital projects, mechanization service delivery, and institutional strengthening, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Overall project coordination, strategic guidance, stakeholder consultations, system design validation, quality assurance, and reporting to RETRAP and MoA. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t System Architect and ICT Specialist \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Software Engineering \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 7 or more years in national-level agri-digital platforms, API integration, GPS-enabled mobile modules, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity principles. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Design, develop, and deploy the MMTS; ensure robust integration with RETRAP database and MoA systems; manage technical infrastructure and open-source framework compliance. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Mechanization Specialist \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Bachelor's or Master's in Agricultural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 8 or more years in tractor operations, implements calibration, post-harvest machinery, and mechanization services. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Develop equipment registry, operational workflows, maintenance protocols, and lifecycle management; provide technical input for system functionality related to mechanization. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Training and Capacity Building Specialist \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Bachelor's in Education, Agricultural Extension, or HR Development \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 or more years in operator training, Train the Trainer programs, and SOP documentation, preferably in rural agricultural settings. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Develop comprehensive training materials, user manuals, and job aids; deliver training programs; certify operators and supervisors; establish Train the Trainer program; and coordinate Knowledge Transfer and Transition Plan. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Data Governance and Monitoring Expert \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Master's in Data Science, Statistics, or Public Administration with ICT specialization \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 7 or more years in data governance, digital identity verification, dashboard development, data analytics, and data privacy regulations. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Configure dashboards and reporting tools; establish the supervision framework; ensure data quality, compliance, and risk monitoring; develop data classification and usage guidelines. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t GIS and Spatial Analyst \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Bachelor's or Master's in Geospatial Science, Agriculture, or Environmental Studies \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 or more years in GIS-enabled agricultural platforms, spatial analytics, farm mapping, remote sensing, and spatial database management. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Lead geospatial mapping of farms and service zones; integrate climate-smart agriculture indicators; provide spatial data analysis for service coverage and impact reporting. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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12. Reporting Requirements
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13. Key Deliverables
\n\n| \n\t\t\t No. \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 Description \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 Registry Readiness Assessment \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Refined work plan, system design specifications, architecture overview, Registry Readiness Assessment with go-or-no-go decision, Data Protection Compliance Plan, and device procurement clarification. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Approved System Architecture and Data Design \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Full architecture documentation, data models, hosting plan, API specifications, security design, and governance protocols, accepted in writing by the PIU before development begins. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t MMTS Developed and UAT-Certified \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Fully functional system including all modules, dashboards, mobile field tools, farmer confirmation SMS mechanism, and staging environment. Accompanied by UAT manual, test results, and written PIU sign-off. \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 Deployment and Learning Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Live system operation in up to five AMSCs, with structured feedback, performance data, and a Pilot Learning Report containing a go-or-no-go recommendation for scale-up. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t SOP Manual \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Finalized, validated, and user-friendly manual for all mechanization center operations, refined based on pilot learning. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Supervision and Performance Management Framework \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Fully configured dashboards, supervisory reporting tools, risk and exception monitoring, and a documented governance mechanism for ongoing system management. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 7 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Knowledge Transfer and Transition Plan \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Operations manual, system administrator guide, troubleshooting guide, Train the Trainer session records, certified staff list by category, and post-handover support schedule. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 8 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t National Rollout Plan \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Strategic plan for expanding MMTS to all target AMSCs, including infrastructure, human resource, and financing requirements. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Service Level Agreement \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Agreed SLA covering a minimum 12-month post-handover support period with differentiated response commitments for critical and non-critical issues. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final Implementation and Performance Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Comprehensive report on project execution, system performance, outcomes, challenges, and recommendations. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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14. Payment Schedule
\n\nThe payment structure has been streamlined to four clearly defined milestones, each linked to specific deliverables and subject to formal PIU acceptance. Acceptance criteria for each milestone will be documented in the contract and agreed before signing. The following schedule applies:
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| \n\t\t\t Milestone 1: Inception and Architecture \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Acceptance of the Inception Report including the Registry Readiness Assessment and the approved System Architecture and Data Design. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Milestone 2: System Development and UAT \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t PIU written sign-off on UAT completion and system readiness for live pilot deployment. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 30% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Milestone 3: Pilot Completion, Capacity Building, and SOP \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Acceptance of the Pilot Learning Report, SOP Manual, Training Completion Report, and Knowledge Transfer and Transition Plan. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 35% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Milestone 4: National Rollout and Final Handover \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Acceptance of the National Rollout Plan, National Scale-Up execution, Final Implementation Report, Service Level Agreement, and full transfer of all source code and documentation to MoA and RETRAP. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
Payments will only be made upon formal written acceptance of the relevant milestone deliverables by the PIU. The PIU will review and respond to submitted deliverables within 15 working days of receipt. Where deliverables do not meet agreed acceptance criteria, the Consultant will be given a defined period to revise and resubmit before payment is released.
\n\n15. Submission Requirements
\n\nInterested firms are invited to submit detailed information demonstrating their qualifications and relevant experience to deliver the required services. Submissions should include evidence of the firm's track record, technical expertise, equipment inventory, and understanding of the assignment, along with the proposed methodology and curriculum vitae of key staff to be engaged. Firms must also provide proof of demonstrable experience in developing monitoring and management systems that enhance equipment utilization, performance tracking, and service delivery to farmers through mechanization.
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The assignment will be procured using the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method in accordance with World Bank Procurement Regulations. Only firms meeting the minimum criteria outlined in Section 11 will be considered for evaluation.
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For further information, interested firms may contact:
\n\nMr. Galah Toto
\n\nNational Program Coordinator
\n\nTel: +231777576980/+231886576980
\n\nEmail: gtoto@moa.gov.lr
\n\nMinistry of Agriculture, Republic of Liberia
\n\nRural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP) Coordination Unit
\n\nMonrovia, Liberia
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Government of Jamaica
\n\nMinistry of Labour & Social Security
\n\nSOCIAL PROTECTION FOR INCREASED RESILIENCE & OPPORTUNITY PROJECT
\n\nLoan No.: 9652-JM
\n\nREQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
\n\n(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM – INITIAL SELECTION)
\n\nAssignment Title: The Development of the Labour Market Information System (LMIS) Information Technology (IT) Systems.
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Reference No.: JM-MLSS-386331-GO-RFP
\n\nThe Government of Jamaica/Ministry of Labour & Social Security has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of implementing the Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunity (SPIRO) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for the Development of the Labour Market Information System (LMIS) Information Technology (IT) Systems.
\n\nObjective of the Consultancy:
\n\nTo develop the LMIS IT Systems to enable the MLSS to automate key components of its new business process model and deliver improved, international-industry-standard public employment services (PES) to the Jamaican population. The PES will be able to register job seekers and employers, collect essential data, profile job seekers, identify barriers to employment, develop employment and action plans, and refer individuals to jobs and other services. The system will enable data sharing among key institutions and partners within and outside the MLSS. The LMIS will also support the implementation of the GOJ's new Unemployment Insurance Scheme.
\n\nDuration of the Consultancy:
\n\nThe estimated implementation period is twenty-four (24) months as follows: twelve (12) months of systems development and twelve (12) months of system warranty and implementation support services.
\n\nSelection Method:
\n\nApplicants will be shortlisted based on the submission’s responsiveness to the eligibility criteria outlined in the Initial Selection Document (ISD). Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements specified in Table 1 – Qualification Criteria. Those whose applications are deemed substantially responsive will then be evaluated against Table 2 – Rated Criteria and Requirements.
\n\nAvailability of the Documents:
\n\nThe detailed Initial Selection Document (ISD) for the consultancy will is available for download the following Government website: www.gojep.gov.jm
\n\nSubmission Date & Time:
\n\nApplications must be submitted online via www.gojep.gov.jm on or before Monday, June15, 2026 at 15:00 p.m. Jamaica Time.
\n\nTo participate in the opportunity, the service provider must first be registered on the Government’s Electronic Procurement System at www.gojep.gov.jm. For assistance with registration on the GOJEP portal, please contact the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Help Desk at (876) 932-5220 or via email at opppcustomercare@mof.gov.jm.
\n\nFor additional information about GOJEP, please send email to: mofprocure@mof.gov.jm.
\n\nContact Information:
\n\nThe Ministry of Labour & Social Security
\n\nAttn: Calesha Stewart Walker
\n\nProcurement Specialist
\n\n14 National Heroes Circle, Kingston 4, Jamaica
\n\nTel: 876-922-8000-9 ext. 2073333
\n\nE-mail: calesha-stewart.walker@mlss.gov.jm
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The Ministry of Labour & Social Security now invites eligible firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest by submitting an application for The Development of the Labour Market Information System (LMIS) Information Technology (IT) Systems. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to undertake this consultancy.
\n\nThe 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 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
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"},{"id":"OP00441446","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"28-Apr-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-05-17T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"04:00","project_ctry_name":"West Bank and Gaza","project_id":"P181354","project_name":"Innovative Private Sector Development II","bid_reference_no":"GZ-DAI-539786-CS-QCBS","bid_description":"Subcomponent 1.1 service provider - Market Linkages Advisory and Investor & B2B facilitation services","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"QCBS","procurement_method_name":"Quality And Cost-Based Selection","contact_address":"Ramallah","contact_ctry_name":"West Bank and Gaza","contact_email":"Dareen_kashou@dai.com","contact_name":"Dareen Kashou","contact_organization":"Development Alternative Inc., Europe","contact_phone_no":"0593707708","contact_web_url":"NA","submission_date":"2026-04-28T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
Innovative Private Sector Development II
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Request for Proposals (RFP)
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RFP No: DAI-IPSDII-2026-028
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“MARKET LINKAGES ADVISORY AND INVESTOR & B2B FACILITATION SERVICES”
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Innovative Private Sector Development Project II (IPSD II)
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Issue Date:
\n\nApril 28, 2026
\n\nWARNING: Any amendments to this solicitation will be issued through follow-up email from: IPSD_Procurement@dai.com
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Synopsis of the RFP
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| \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t DAI/IPSD II. \n\n\t\t\tInnovative Private Sector Development Project II \n\n\t\t\t6th Floor, Haifa Building Ramallah, Al Irsal Street, \n\n\t\t\tOffice Tel.: + 970-2- 2988530 \n\n\t\t\tE-mail: IPSD_Procurement@dai.com \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|
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1.Instructions to Consultancy Firms
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The Innovative Private Sector Development Project - Phase 2 (IPSD II) is a project for the benefit of the Palestinian Ministry of National Economy (MoNE), funded by the World Bank and the European Union, and implemented by DAI Global UK., invites technical and financial proposals to provide the following consulting services: “MARKET LINKAGES ADVISORY AND INVESTOR & B2B FACILITATION SERVICES”. More details of the services are provided in Attachment A- Scope of Work.
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The RFP includes the following documents:
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The Issuing Office and Contact Person noted in the above synopsis is the sole point of contact at DAI for purposes of this RFP. Any prospective Consultancy firms /consortiums who fails to register their interest with this office assumes complete responsibility in the event that they do not receive direct communications (amendments, answers to questions, etc.) prior to the closing date.
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DAI anticipates awarding a Purchase Order (Fixed Price and / or Time and Material).
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A cover letter shall be included with the proposal on the Consultancy Firm/consortium’s letterhead with a duly authorized signature and company stamp/seal using Attachment B as a template for the format. The cover letter shall include the following items:
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A Proposal submitted by a Consortium shall be signed by all members so as to be legally binding on all members, or by an authorized representative who has a written power of attorney signed by each member’s authorized representative.
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The Consultancy firms /consortiums are required to provide professional, objective, and impartial advice, at all times holding DAI’s interests paramount, strictly avoiding conflicts with other assignments or its own corporate interests, and acting without any consideration for future work.
\n\nThe Consultancy firms /consortiums have an obligation to disclose to DAI any situation of actual or potential conflict that impacts its capacity to serve the best interest of DAI. Failure to disclose such situations may lead to the disqualification of the Consultancy firms /consortiums or the termination of its Contract and/or sanctions by the Bank.
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The World Bank requires compliance with the World Bank’s Anti-Corruption Guidelines, and its prevailing sanctions policies and procedures as set forth in the WB’s Sanctions Framework, as set forth in Attachment G.
\n\nIn further pursuance of this policy, Consultancy firms /consortiums shall permit and shall cause their agents (where declared or not), subcontractors, subconsultants, service providers, suppliers, and their personnel, to permit the World Bank to inspect all accounts, records and other documents relating to any shortlisting process, Proposal submission, and contract performance (in the case of award), and to have them audited by auditors appointed by the World Bank
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It is the Consultancy Firm/consortium’s responsibility to ensure that its Experts, members, Sub-consultants, agents (declared or not), sub-contractors, service providers, suppliers and/or their employees meet the eligibility requirements as established by the World Bank Regulations dated July 2016, revised November 2017 and August 2018.
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The Consultancy Firm (including the individual members of any Consortium) shall submit only one Proposal, either in its own name or as part of a Consortium in another Proposal. If a Consultancy Firm, including any consortium member, submits or participates in more than one proposal, all such proposals shall be disqualified and rejected. This does not, however, preclude a Sub-consultant, or the Consultant’s staff from participating as Key Experts and Non-Key Experts in more than one Proposal.
\n\nIf a consultancy firm considers that it may enhance its expertise for the assignment by associating with other consultancy firm in the form of a consortium or as Sub-consultants, it may do so.
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The Technical Proposal shall be submitted in a separate email from the Financial Proposal and shall be clearly labeled “VOLUME I: TECHNICAL PROPOSAL.”
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Technical proposals shall include the following contents:
\n\nThe information shall be supplied as a table using the template in Attachment E: Past Performance Form, and shall include the legal name and address of the organization for which services were performed, a description of services delivered, the duration of the assignment and the value of the contract, any problems encountered and how they were resolved, the performance criteria used to determine success, and current contact details, including telephone number and email address, of a responsible representative of the client organization.
\n\nAll tasks proposed under the methodology shall be assigned to specific personnel, clearly indicating responsibility for each task. The proposal shall disclose the contractual relationship between the proposed personnel and the firm, including whether personnel are full-time employees, part-time staff, or subcontracted experts.
\n\nThe proposal shall include CVs for all key experts highlighting relevant professional experience, qualifications, and expertise. CVs will not count toward the page limit.
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The proposal shall include, at a minimum:
\n\na. A detailed methodology describing the proposed approach for delivering the tasks outlined in the Terms of Reference, including:
\n\nb. A proposed implementation approach demonstrating how the methodology will be translated into delivery, including:
\n\nc. Evidence of alignment between the proposed methodology, implementation approach, workplan, deliverables, and team structure, including clear allocation of responsibilities among team members in accordance with their experience and qualifications. This should demonstrate a logical match between required competencies and assigned tasks, supported by the qualifications and experience reflected in the proposed team members’ CVs.
\n\nd. Demonstrated familiarity with relevant MENA markets and the Palestinian startup and business ecosystem relevant to the scope of this assignment.
\n\nThe proposed methodology and implementation approach shall form the basis of the Detailed Implementation Plan. Once approved by DAI, it shall serve as the operational baseline for the assignment. Any material change thereafter, including but not limited to the proposed experts, level of effort, task sequencing, or implementation arrangements, shall require DAI’s prior written approval through a formal contract modification.
\n\nFor further details please see the evaluation criteria below and the qualification requirements.
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For this RFP, DAI requests services described in Attachment A.
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Technical proposals will be evaluated against the criteria and sub-criteria set out below. The maximum technical score is 80 points, and the financial score is 20 points. Only proposals receiving a minimum technical score of 60 out of 80 will be considered for financial evaluation.
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| \n\t\t\t Specific Experience of the Consultancy firms /consortiums Relevant to the Assignment \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1.1 Breadth and relevance of firm experience: Extent to which the Consultancy firms /consortiums demonstrates a track record over the past five (5) years in assignments of similar scope and complexity, including market linkages, technology startup / innovative SME advisory, firm diagnostics, investor engagement, B2B facilitation, and regional or international market engagement. (0-8 points) \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 1.2 Demonstrated results in comparable engagements: Extent to which the Consultancy firms /consortiums demonstrates credible results in comparable assignments, such as successful delivery of structured investor or B2B engagements, relevant stakeholder mobilization, matchmaking outcomes, lead generation, partnership progression, investment facilitation, or other commercial follow-up outcomes. (0-7 points) \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 1.3 Strength of relevant market networks: Strength and relevance of the Consultancy Firm’s/Consortium’s existing networks and access to investors, corporate buyers, strategic partners, and ecosystem actors in MENA markets, particularly the Gulf, with additional access to Europe and the United States considered favorably where relevant to the assignment. (0-5 points) \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t Please provide: \n\n\t\t\tA list of similar assignments completed within the past five (5) years using the Past Performance Form (Attachment E). \n\n\t\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t Key Experts’ qualifications and competence for the Assignment \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2.1 Team structure and composition: Suitability and completeness of the proposed delivery team, including clarity of roles and responsibilities, team structure, and allocation of level of effort across key personnel. (0-7 points) \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 2.2 Relevant expertise of key experts: Professional qualifications and relevant experience of proposed key experts in areas such as market linkages advisory, investor and B2B engagements facilitation and organization, startup or SME advisory, stakeholder engagement, and delivery of similar assignments. (0-7 points) \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 2.3 Alignment of team expertise with assignment responsibilities: Degree to which the expertise of the proposed team members is appropriately matched to the tasks described in the methodology, implementation approach, and ToR responsibilities. (0-8 points) \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 2.4 Regional operational capacity of the team: Demonstrated ability of the proposed team to operate across relevant regional markets and engage international stakeholders where required for the assignment. (0-8 points) \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t Please provide: \n\n\t\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t Adequacy and quality of the proposed methodology, Implementation plan, timeline and work plan in responding to the Scope of Work (TOR) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 3.1 Understanding of the assignment objectives and scope: Demonstrated understanding of the assignment objectives, scope of work, sequencing of activities, and operational requirements under Subcomponent 1.1 (NEXUS). (0-7 points) \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 3.2 Technical quality of the proposed methodology, and implementation approach: Soundness and practicality of the proposed approach for implementing the required tasks, including market assessment, firm diagnostics, pre-engagement preparation, engagement facilitation support, post-engagement follow-up, and risk identification and mitigation. (0-8 points) \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 3.3 Quality and realism of the implementation plan and timeline: Coherence and feasibility of the proposed sequencing of activities, workplan, milestones, deliverables, and sequencing of activities. (0-8 points) \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 3.4 Familiarity with relevant market and ecosystem context: Demonstrated familiarity with relevant MENA markets and understanding of the Palestinian startup and business ecosystem relevant to the assignment. (0-7 points) \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t Please provide: \n\n\t\t\t
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From the time the proposals are opened to the time the contract is awarded, the Consultancy firms /consortiums should not contact DAI on any matter related to its Technical and/or Financial Proposal. Information relating to the evaluation of Proposals and award recommendations shall not be disclosed to the Consultancy firms /consortiums who submitted the proposals or to any other party not officially concerned with the process, until the notification of intention to award the contract. Exceptions to this provision are where DAI notifies Consultancy firms /consortiums of the results of the evaluation of the Technical Proposals.
\n\nAny attempt by Consultancy firms /consortiums or anyone on behalf of the Consultancy firms /consortiums to influence improperly DAI in the evaluation of the proposals or Contract award decisions may result in the rejection of its proposal and may be subject to the application of prevailing World Bank’s sanctions procedures.
\n\nNotwithstanding the above provisions, from the time of the proposal’s opening to the time of Contract award publication, if a Consultancy firms /consortiums wishes to contact DAI or the World Bank on any matter related to the selection process, it shall do so only in writing.
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Best Value Determination
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DAI will review all proposals, and make an award based on the technical and cost evaluation criteria stated above and select the Consultancy firm /consortium whose proposal provides the best value to DAI. DAI may also exclude an offer from consideration if it determines that a Consultancy Firm is "not responsive", i.e., that it does not have the management and financial capabilities required to perform [NS2] the work required, or the prices are illogical (do not comply with the common local pricing standards).
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DAI may award higher-priced consultancy firm /consortium if a determination is made that the higher technical evaluation of that Consultancy firm /consortium merits the additional cost/price.
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DAI may award to a consultancy firm /consortium without discussions. Therefore, the initial offer must contain the consultancy Firm/consortium’s best price and technical terms.
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The designated DAI Assignment Manager [NS3] will closely track the execution of the assignment to determine whether the activities are being performed in a satisfactory manner, and that activities implemented are of acceptable quality and standards. The consultancy firms /consortiums shall be responsible for any countermeasures or corrective action, within the scope of this RFP, which may be required by the DAI Assignment Manager as a result of such inspection.
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Attachment A
\n\nTERMS OF REFERENCE (ToR)
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\n\nMARKET LINKAGES ADVISORY AND INVESTOR & B2B FACILITATION SERVICES
\n\nDAI Global UK Ltd. is the Project Implementing Agency (PIA) for the Innovative Private Sector Development II Project (IPSD II). DAI is a leading international development company with more than 50 years of experience working on the frontlines of global development, tackling fundamental social and economic challenges in emerging markets. Operating in over 80 countries, DAI delivers high-impact, evidence-based development solutions that improve governance, strengthen markets, and expand economic opportunity. DAI works with international development agencies, multilateral lending institutions, private corporations, philanthropic organizations, and national governments to design and implement programs that translate ideas into lasting, measurable results.
\n\nThe Innovative Private Sector Development Project - Phase 2 (IPSD II) is a project for the benefit of the Palestinian Ministry of National Economy (MoNE), funded by the World Bank and the European Union, and implemented by DAI Global UK. With a total budget of US$ 24.5 million, IPSD II aims to improve the economic opportunities for tech and tech-enabled startups, innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and individuals operating in the digital economy in the West Bank. In the event of an Eligible Crisis and Emergency, IPSD II is also equipped to respond promptly and effectively, ensuring continuity and adaptability of project support.
\n\nIPSD II falls under the World Bank’s overarching objective to alleviate market failures related to gaps and binding constraints in the entrepreneurship ecosystem of the digital economy including in human capital, financing, product markets, enabling policies, institutional support, and connectivity.
\n\nIPSD II is structured around four components:
\n\nOverview of IPSD II Components
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| \n\t\t\t Initiative 1: Awareness events \n\n\t\t\tInitiative 2: Investor & Business-to-Business (B2B) networking events. \n\n\t\t\tInitiative 3: Market access matching grants \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t Initiative 1: Angel group/network building \n\n\t\t\tInitiative 2: Investment readiness advisory services (IRAS) \n\n\t\t\tInitiative 3: Catalytic funding grants \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Subcomponent 1.3: Improve government to business services—implementation and further enhancements to the Automated Business Registry System (ABRS) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Initiative 1: Capacity building for the Companies Registry and further enhancements to ABRS \n\n\t\t\tInitiative 2: Capacity building on business licensing and inspections reform \n\n\t\t\tInitiative 3: Unified and online public register of business administrative procedures and regulations \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Component 2: Building a regional Outsourcing Hub \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t Component 4: Contingent Emergency Response Component (CERC) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
The ToR relates to the procurement of a specialized Industry Expert Firm to support the planning, structuring, and implementation of activities under “Subcomponent 1.1 “Strengthening Market Linkages for Palestinian Startups (NEXUS)” during the 2026 implementation period.
\n\nNEXUS aims to improve market linkages for Palestinian startups and innovative SMEs. The subcomponent addresses key constraints, including limited access to markets, fragmented business networks, and restricted engagement with regional and international investors, corporate buyers, commercial partners, accelerators, and other ecosystem actors. Recognizing that entrepreneurial success is strongly correlated with ecosystem connectivity, Subcomponent 1.1 deploys a set of market-facing, demand-driven interventions designed to enhance the visibility, competitiveness, and integration of Palestinian firms into regional and international markets.
\n\nThe subcomponent consists of three core initiatives:
\n\nThe objective of this assignment is to engage a specialized Industry Expert Firm to strengthen the readiness, positioning, and structured market engagement of Palestinian technology startups and innovative SMEs benefiting from NEXUS-supported regional and international activities.
\n\nIn 2026, IPSD II plans to:
\n\nUnder the Investor and B2B Networking Engagements initiative, the selected Firm shall: (i) conduct structured market and firm-level readiness assessments; (ii) support the evidence-based selection, structuring, and design of Investor and B2B Networking Engagements; (iii) deliver preparation, facilitation, and post-engagement follow-up support to beneficiary firms; and (iv) enable effective engagement through targeted matchmaking with regional and international investors, corporate buyers, and ecosystem actors.
\n\nUnder the Awareness Activities initiative, the selected Firm shall, as needed, provide structured preparation, facilitation, coordination, and post-engagement follow-up support to beneficiary firms selected to participate in Awareness Activities , with the aim of maximizing structured engagement outcomes. The Awareness Activities currently planned for 2026 are: (i) Biban, Saudi Arabia (November 2026, dates to be confirmed); (ii) Web Summit Lisbon, Portugal (9-12 November 2026); and (iii) Expand North Star, United Arab Emirates (8-10 December 2026).
\n\nIn addition, the Firm shall serve as a voting member of the Market-Access Matching Grants Selection Committee, in accordance with IPSD II governance procedures.
\n\nThe Service Provider shall support the Subcomponent 1.1 team through advisory, coordination, technical input, and non-voting assessment functions, including, but not limited to, identification and procurement-related support for third-party service providers, only where expressly authorized in writing by IPSD II and in accordance with applicable IPSD II governance and procurement procedures.
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TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
\n\nThe selected Firm shall be responsible for performing the following tasks:
\n\nThe report shall include, at a minimum:
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The Stakeholder Mapping and Prioritization Database, Matchmaking Matrix, Outreach and Engagement Tracker, and approved KPI tracking framework shall be maintained as live implementation tools and updated throughout the assignment.
\n\nUnder no circumstances shall the Firm make any financial commitment, contractual commitment, procurement decision, or engage any third party without the prior written authorization of IPSD II.
\n\nAll deliverables shall be submitted in English, in electronic format, and shall be subject to review and approval by the Subcomponent 1.1 Lead. Deliverables that involve ongoing services shall be considered complete upon satisfactory delivery of the relevant service outputs and submission of the required supporting documentation or reports.
\n\nFor pricing and contract administration purposes, the Consultancy firms /consortiums shall specify in Attachment C the maximum level of effort, by named personnel and by deliverable/activity. The approved levels of effort shall constitute contractual ceilings and may not be exceeded without DAI’s prior written approval and formal contract modification.
\n\nDeliverable 1: Market Engagement Report
\n\nThe Market Engagement Report shall serve as the core analytical and planning document for Investor & B2B Networking Engagements and shall include:
\n\nDeliverable 2: Firm Diagnostic Reports
\n\nDeliverable 3: Pre-Engagement Preparation & Engagement Implementation
\n\nDeliverable 4: Selection Committee Participation
\n\nDeliverable 5: Performance Reporting & Completion
\n\n7. Required Qualifications
\n\nThe selected Firm shall demonstrate:
\n\n8. Language Requirements
\n\n9. Tools and Systems
\n\nThe selected firm shall propose and use tools to support diagnostics, matchmaking, engagement tracking, and reporting, subject to IPSD II approval and data-protection requirements. IPSD II’s online application system shall be used exclusively for intake.
\n\n10. Data Confidentiality and Ownership
\n\nAll data, information, and materials collected, generated, processed, or compiled under this assignment, including but not limited to firm diagnostics, assessments, applications, reports, contact lists, engagement outputs, monitoring data, and documentation related to data collection methodologies, shall be owned by DAI and may be shared with the World Bank and other authorized stakeholders as required for project implementation, reporting, audit, and oversight purposes. The Industry Expert Firm shall have no ownership rights over such data or materials. The selected Firm shall:
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DAI shall have the perpetual right to use, adapt, reproduce, and disseminate any materials, tools, methodologies, or outputs developed under this assignment for programmatic, reporting, audit, or knowledge-sharing purposes.
\n\nNothing in this section shall be construed as granting the selected Firm any ownership rights over data or materials produced under this assignment.
\n\n11. Duration and Indicative Timeline
\n\nThe assignment shall cover calendar year 2026, with possible extension subject to performance, funding availability, and approval by DAI/PIA and the World Bank. Indicative timeline:
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Attachment B
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I, the undersigned, submit the attached proposal in accordance with RFP DAI-IPSDII-2026-028 issued on Click or tap here to enter text.
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I certify that this Proposal, including the prices provided in the attached Price Schedule, shall remain valid for one hundred twenty (120) calendar days from the proposal submission deadline stated in the RFP.
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[For Consortiums only] We confirm that [Insert name of lead firm] is the lead firm and duly authorized representative of the Consortium for the purpose of this Proposal and, if awarded, for contract signature and contract administration.
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The Consultancy firms /consortiums shall verify the items specified in Attachment F of this RFP document.
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We understand that DAI is not bound to accept any proposal it receives.
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Yours sincerely,
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Authorized Signature:
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Attachment C: Price Schedule
\n\nDeliverable 1:
\n\n| \n\t\t\t No \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 Description \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Pricing Basis \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Quantity for pricing \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Resource Name(s) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Daily Rate / | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Level of Effort (Days) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Total Price (US$) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Market Engagement Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t One-time deliverable. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Fixed Price \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 2. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 3. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 4. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 5. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t N/A \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t |
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Deliverable 2:
\n\n| \n\t\t\t No \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverable \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Description \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Pricing Basis \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Quantity for pricing \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Resource Name(s) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Daily Rate / | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Level of Effort (Days) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Total Price (US$) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Firm Diagnostic Assessments and Selection Committee Participation \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Anticipated to cover approximately 30 eligible firms per Engagement. Includes firm diagnostic assessments, recommendation reports, and presentation of assessment to the relevant committee. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Level of Effort \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 30 firms \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 2. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 3. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 4. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 5. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t |
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| \n\t\t\t No \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 Description \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Pricing Basis \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Quantity for pricing \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Resource Name(s) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Daily Rate / | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Level of Effort (Days) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Total Price (US$) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverable 3A: Awareness Activity (Technical Assistance Support) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Anticipated group of approximately fifteen 15 beneficiary firms per Awareness Activity (up to 3 awareness activities). Includes technical assistance support and post-activity follow-up, as required. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Level of Effort \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 45 firms \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 2. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 3. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 4. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 5. \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \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 Deliverable 3B.1: Investor / B2B Networking Engagement (Technical Assistance Support) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Anticipated group of approximately 8 beneficiary firms per Engagement. Includes technical assistance and post-activity follow-up. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Level of Effort \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 16 firms \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 2. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 3. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 4. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 5. \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \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 Deliverable 3B.2: Investor / B2B Networking Engagement Implementation \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Includes venue, audiovisual and technical setup, media coverage, social media support, and other IPSD II-approved operational services and or any other Items IPSD may qualify. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Fixed Price \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 2 Engagements \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t N/A \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t |
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Deliverable 4:
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| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Market Access Matching Grants Selection Committee Participation \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Anticipated group of approximately 15 eligible applications. Includes application assessment, participation in interviews & sessions, and submission of required committee documentation. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Level of Effort \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 15 firms \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 2. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 3. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 4. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 5. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t |
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Deliverable 5:
\n\n| \n\t\t\t No \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 Description \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Pricing Basis \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Quantity for pricing \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Resource Name(s) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Daily Rate / | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Level of Effort (Days) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Total Price (US$) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Performance Reporting and Final Completion \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Includes engagement close-out reports, periodic performance reports, and the Final Completion Report in accordance with Attachment A. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Fixed Price \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1 Reporting Package \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 1. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 2. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 3. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 4. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t 5. \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t N/A \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t |
| \n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t Total \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t No \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 Price in USD ($) including VAT and all applicable taxes \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverable 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverable 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverable 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverable 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverable 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Grand Total (US$), including VAT and applicable taxes \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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Notes
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Attachment D: Representations and Certifications of Compliance
\n\n1. Federal Excluded Parties List - The Consultancy firms /consortiums Select is not presently debarred, suspended, or determined ineligible for an award of a contract by any Federal agency.
\n\n2. Executive Order on Terrorism Financing- The Contractor is reminded that U.S. Executive Orders and U.S. law prohibits transactions with, and the provision of resources and support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. It is the legal responsibility of the Contractor/Recipient to ensure compliance with these Executive Orders and laws. Recipients may not engage with, or provide resources or support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. No support or resources may be provided to individuals or entities that appear on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List maintained by the US Treasury (online at www.SAM.gov) or the United Nations Security Designation List (online at: http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/aq_sanctions_list.shtml). This provision must be included in all subcontracts/sub awards issued under this Contract.
\n\n3. Trafficking of Persons – The Consultancy firms /consortiums may not traffic in persons (as defined in the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress, and Punish Trafficking of persons, especially Women and Children, supplementing the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime), procure commercial sex, and use forced labor during the period of this award.
\n\n4. The Consultancy firms /consortiums certifies that it is legally and financially autonomous, operates under commercial law and is not a dependent agency of the Palestinian Authority.
\n\n5. The Consultancy firms /consortiums certifies that it has no conflict of interest in accordance with section 2 of the Instructions to Consultancy Firms.
\n\n6. The Consultancy firms /consortiums certifies that it meets the eligibility requirements as stated in section 4 of the Instructions to Consultancy Firms, and it confirms its understanding of its obligation to abide by the World Bank’s policy in regard to Fraud and Corruption as per section 3 of the Instructions to Consultancy Firms and Attachment G to this RFP.
\n\n7. The Consultancy Firm/consortium, along with any of its sub-consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, or service providers for any part of the contract, certifies that it is not subject to, and not controlled by any entity or individual that is subject to, a temporary suspension or a debarment imposed by the World Bank Group or a debarment imposed by the World Bank Group in accordance with the Agreement for Mutual Enforcement of Debarment Decisions between the World Bank and other development banks. Further, the Consultancy firms /consortiums certifies that it is not ineligible under the Palestinian Authority laws or official regulations or pursuant to a decision of the United Nations Security Council;
\n\nSigned:______________Authorized Representative of the Consulting Firm/consortium
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Attachment E: Past Performance Form
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Include assignments that best illustrate your work experience relevant to this RFP, sorted in decreasing order of completion date. Assignments must have been undertaken within the past five (5) years.
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| \n\t\t\t # \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Project Title \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Legal Name of Client Organization \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Country / Market(s) Covered \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Brief Description of Activities / Scope of Services \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Relevance to this RFP \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Key Outcomes / Results Achieved \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Contract Value (US$) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Start Date \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t End Date \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Completed on Schedule (Yes/No) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Completion Letter Received (Yes/No) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Type of Agreement, Subcontract, Grant, PO (fixed price Purchase order, cost reimbursable \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Client Reference: \n\n\t\t\tName, Title, Email, Phone number \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \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 | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \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 | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \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 | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \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 | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \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 | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\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\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t |
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Attachment F: Proposal Checklist
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__________________________________________________________________________
\n\nDoes your proposal include the following?
\n\n☐ Signed Cover Letter (use template in Attachment B)
\n\n☐ Separate Technical and financial proposals.
\n\n☐ Proposal of the Product or Service that meets the technical requirements as per Attachment A
\n\n☐ Response to each of the evaluation criteria
\n\n☐ Documents required to determine responsibility
\n\n☐ Attachment C: Price Schedule, completed
\n☐ Attachment D: Representations and Certifications of Compliance, completed and signed
\n☐ Attachment E: Past Performance Form, completed
\n☐ Attachment H: Team Composition, Assignment, and Key Experts’ Inputs, completed
\n☐ CVs of all Key Experts
\n☐ Any additional supporting documents required by the RFP
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Attachment G
\n\nFraud and Corruption
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Attachment H: Team Composition, Assignment, and Key Experts’ inputs
\n\n| \n\t\t\t N° \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Name \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Expert input (per person, per day) allocated to each deliverable \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Total time-input \n\n\t\t\t(in days) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||||||||||||||
| \n\t\t\t Position/ Primary Responsibility \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t D-1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t D-2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t D-3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ........ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t D-... \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Home \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Field \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Total \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t KEY EXPERTS \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||
| \n\t\t\t K-1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t [Team Leader] \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t [Home] \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t [2 day] \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t [1.0] \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t [1.0] \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t [Field] \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t [0.5 day] \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t [2.5] \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t [0] \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||||
| \n\t\t\t K-2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||||
| \n\t\t\t K-3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||||
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||||
| \n\t\t\t n \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||||
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Subtotal \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||
| \n\t\t\t NON-KEY EXPERTS \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|
| \n\t\t\t N-1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t [Home] \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t [Field] \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||
| \n\t\t\t N-2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||
| \n\t\t\t n \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Subtotal \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Total \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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[1] For the avoidance of doubt, a sanctioned party’s ineligibility to be awarded a contract shall include, without limitation, (i) applying for pre-qualification, expressing interest in a consultancy, and bidding, either directly or as a nominated sub-contractor, nominated consultant, nominated manufacturer or supplier, or nominated service provider, in respect of such contract, and (ii) entering into an addendum or amendment introducing a material modification to any existing contract.
\n\n[2] A nominated sub-contractor, nominated consultant, nominated manufacturer or supplier, or nominated service provider (different names are used depending on the particular bidding document) is one which has been: (i) included by the bidder in its pre-qualification application or bid because it brings specific and critical experience and know-how that allow the bidder to meet the qualification requirements for the particular bid; or (ii) appointed by the Borrower.
\n\n[3] Inspections in this context usually are investigative (i.e., forensic) in nature. They involve fact-finding activities undertaken by the World Bank or persons appointed by the World Bank to address specific matters related to investigations/audits, such as evaluating the veracity of an allegation of possible Fraud and Corruption, through the appropriate mechanisms. Such activity includes but is not limited to: accessing and examining a firm's or individual's financial records and information, and making copies thereof as relevant; accessing and examining any other documents, data and information (whether in hard copy or electronic format) deemed relevant for the investigation/audit, and making copies thereof as relevant; interviewing staff and other relevant individuals; performing physical inspections and site visits; and obtaining third party verification of information.
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\nProposed: DAI may reject a proposal as non-responsive if it materially fails to comply with the requirements of this RFP. DAI may determine a Consultancy Firm/Consortium to be non-applicable / ineligibile if it lacks the managerial, technical, or financial capacity required for performance. DAI may reject proposals with prices that are materially unbalanced, unreasonably high or low, or inconsistent with market pricing, the proposed technical approach and level of effort.
"},{"id":"OP00441678","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"28-Apr-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-05-13T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"17:00","project_ctry_name":"Moldova","project_id":"P177895","project_name":"MSME Competitiveness Project","bid_reference_no":"MD-CEP-548088-CS-CQS","bid_description":"Development of a Country Branding Strategy Framework for the Republic of Moldova","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"CQS","procurement_method_name":"Consultant Qualification Selection","contact_address":"180, Stefan cel Mare, office 815, Chisinau","contact_ctry_name":"Moldova","contact_email":"piu@mded.gov.md","contact_name":"Aureliu Casian","contact_organization":"Project Implementation Unit of the Competitiveness Enhancement Project","contact_phone_no":"+373296723","contact_web_url":"www.uipac.md","submission_date":"2026-04-28T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
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CONSULTING SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A COUNTRY BRANDING STRATEGY FRAMEWORK FOR THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
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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-548088-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 development a comprehensive, research-based Country Branding Strategy Framework for the Republic of Moldova, enhancing its international image and positioning as a competitive destination for: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Exports, Tourism, Talent and education.
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The assignment will be performed in the period of 6 to 8 months from the Contract Effective Date.
\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 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 requires a Consultant that shall be an experienced international firm or consortium of firms, with demonstrated expertise in country branding, strategic communication, and perception research.
\n\nThe Consultant shall provide documentary evidence (including descriptions of completed contracts and client references) demonstrating compliance with the following requirements:
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The Consultant may associate with local firms to strengthen local knowledge and stakeholder engagement..
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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 May 13, 2026, COB.
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Project Implementation Unit of the MSME Competitiveness Project
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Consultancy Services for Development of a Country Branding Strategy Framework for the Republic of Moldova
\n\nA. Background
\n\nThe Government of the Republic of Moldova (GoM) is pursuing a policy agenda aimed at supporting export-led economic growth. The MSME Competitiveness Project aims to increase the competitiveness of Moldovan enterprises by reducing the regulatory burden they face, improving access to finance, and strengthening MSME development and export competitiveness. The Project supports the digitization of government-to-business (G2B) services, which is expected to reduce compliance costs and administrative burdens for enterprises. In addition, improvements in quality infrastructure increase the availability of accredited laboratory services and reduce costs for enterprises, thereby facilitating increased exports. These measures contribute to enhancing MSME competitiveness in both domestic and international markets. The Project also provides funding for partial credit guarantees to improve MSME access to finance, as well as support for enterprises to upgrade their products and services. As a result, access to finance is expected to improve, contributing to MSME survival and growth, job creation or retention, and increased competitiveness and export performance.
\n\nA key challenge facing the Government of the Republic of Moldova is the need to promote sustainable economic growth and job creation driven by robust private sector activity, exports, and increased investment. In accordance with its development agenda, the Government aims to steer the economy towards export-oriented production activities and better exploit the country’s potential as a natural transit point between East and West.
\n\nIn accordance with its mandate, Invest Moldova Agency supports domestic companies in their internationalization efforts and in the adoption of modern export instruments.
\n\nIn this context, the Invest Moldova Agency (the Beneficiary) seeks to contract an experienced consulting firm to develop a comprehensive Country Branding Strategy Framework, establishing the strategic foundation for Moldova’s international positioning.
\n\nB. Objective of the Assignment
\n\nGeneral Objective
\n\nThe overall objective of this assignment is to develop a comprehensive, research-based Country Branding Strategy Framework for the Republic of Moldova, enhancing its international image and positioning as a competitive destination for: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Exports, Tourism, Talent and education
\n\nSpecific Objectives
\n\nTo achieve the above objective, the Consultant shall undertake the following:
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C. Tasks to be performed (Scope of Work)
\n\nThe assignment is structured in two major pillars, combining analytical work with strategic development. The Consultant is expected to apply a structured, evidence-based approach, ensuring that all analytical outputs directly inform the development of the country branding strategy.
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PILLAR 1 – Research, Diagnostics and Institutional Alignment
\n\nTask 1.1 – Perception Analysis
\n\nThe objective of this task is to establish a clear and evidence-based understanding of how the Republic of Moldova is currently perceived across different international and domestic audiences. The analysis should combine multiple sources of information in order to capture both quantitative indicators and qualitative sentiment, with a focus on identifying perception gaps and opportunities for repositioning.
\n\nIn this context, the Consultant shall undertake the following analytical activities:
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Task 1.2 – Target Audience Segmentation and Prioritization
\n\nThe purpose of this task is to define and prioritize the key audiences that Moldova should target through its country branding strategy. This process should ensure that the strategy is focused, differentiated, and aligned with national development objectives.
\n\nThe Consultant shall carry out the following:
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Task 1.3 – Qualitative Research and Stakeholder Consultations
\n\nThe objective of this task is to complement the analytical findings with qualitative insights and ensure that the strategy is grounded in stakeholder perspectives. The focus shall be on generating deep, insight-driven understanding rather than large-scale quantitative data.
\n\nThe Consultant shall implement the following qualitative research activities:
\n\nThese activities shall aim to validate findings, identify perception nuances, and ensure stakeholder alignment.
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Task 1.4 – Strategic Diagnostic
\n\nThe objective of this task is to synthesize analytical findings into a structured diagnosis of Moldova’s current positioning. The Consultant shall apply a recognized analytical framework to ensure clarity, consistency, and strategic relevance.
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
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Task 1.5 – Competitive Benchmarking
\n\nThe purpose of this task is to position Moldova in a comparative context and identify areas where it can differentiate itself from peer countries.
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
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Task 1.6 – Institutional Branding Audit
\n\nThe objective of this task is to assess the current landscape of branding and promotional activities related to Moldova and to identify areas for improved coordination and consistency.
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
\n\nIn addition, the Consultant shall:
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PILLAR 2 – Strategy Development and Framework Design
\n\nTask 2.1 – Country Value Proposition
\n\nThe purpose of this task is to define Moldova’s core value proposition as a country, ensuring that it reflects both its intrinsic strengths and its competitive positioning internationally.
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
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Task 2.2 – National Narrative and Storytelling Framework
\n\nThe objective of this task is to develop a compelling and coherent narrative that communicates Moldova’s identity, strengths, and aspirations in a consistent manner.
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
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Task 2.3 – Positioning and Messaging Framework
\n\nThe purpose of this task is to translate the narrative into actionable communication tools that can be used by stakeholders.
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
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Task 2.4 – Brand Architecture and Governance Model
\n\nThe objective of this task is to ensure long-term coherence and coordination in the use of Moldova’s country brand across institutions.
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
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Task 2.5 – Strategic Activation Framework
\n\nThe purpose of this task is to define the strategic direction for future implementation phases, ensuring that the transition from strategy to execution is clear and actionable.
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
\n\nThe framework shall also include:
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Task 2.6 – Implementation Roadmap
\n\nThe objective of this task is to translate the strategy into a structured and actionable implementation plan.
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
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D. Reports / Deliverables
\n\nThe Consultant shall deliver the following outputs, each including clearly defined content elements to ensure usability and consistency.
\n\n1. Inception Report
\n\nThe Inception Report shall confirm the overall approach and implementation plan, including:
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2. Country Perception & Benchmark Report
\n\nThis report shall present the key findings of the perception analysis, including:
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3. Strategic Diagnostic Report
\n\nThis report shall provide a structured assessment of Moldova’s positioning, including:
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4. Institutional Audit & Alignment Report
\n\nThis report shall assess the current branding ecosystem and include:
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5. Country Value Proposition & Narrative Framework
\n\nThis document shall define Moldova’s core positioning and narrative, including:
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6. Country Branding Strategy Framework
\n\nThis document shall consolidate the strategic direction, including:
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7. Governance Model
\n\nThis document shall define institutional coordination mechanisms, including:
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8. Implementation Roadmap
\n\nThis document shall provide a structured implementation plan, including:
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E. Timeline
\n\nThe assignment is expected to be implemented over a period of 6 to 8 months from the Contract Effective Date.
\n\nThe indicative timeline for key activities and deliverables is as follows:
\n\nThe Consultant shall propose a detailed implementation schedule in the Inception Report, including clear milestones aligned with deliverables defined under Section D.
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F. Reporting Arrangements
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The Consultant shall report to the Invest Moldova Agency (technical lead) and coordinate closely with the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) throughout the implementation of the assignment.
\n\nThe Consultant shall ensure:
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G. Qualification Requirements
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This assignment requires a Consultant that shall be an experienced international firm or consortium of firms, with demonstrated expertise in country branding, strategic communication, and perception research.
\n\nThe Consultant shall provide documentary evidence (including descriptions of completed contracts and client references) demonstrating compliance with the following requirements:
\n\nThe Consultant may associate with local firms to strengthen local knowledge and stakeholder engagement.
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H. Terms of Payment
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The Contract will be a lump-sum contract for small assignments, in accordance with World Bank procurement procedures.
\n\nThe tentative payment schedule is as follows:
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10% – Upon acceptance of the Inception Report - To be submitted within 2 weeks after the Contract Effective Date.
\n\nThe Inception Report shall include:
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30% – Upon acceptance of Report No. 1 (Perception & Diagnostic Package) - To be submitted within 3 months after the Contract Effective Date.
\n\nThis report shall include, at minimum:
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40% – Upon acceptance of Report No. 2 (Strategy Framework Package) -To be submitted within 5–6 months after the Contract Effective Date.
\n\nThis report shall include, at minimum:
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20% – Upon acceptance of the Final Report (Final Consolidation Package) - To be submitted within 6–8 months after the Contract Effective Date.
\n\nThe Final Report shall include:
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
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Name of the Project: THE AFRICA THINK-TANK-PLATFORM (ATTP) PROJECT
\n\nGrant No: P180117
\n\nAssignment Title: Selection of a Consulting Firm to conduct a Feasibility study for the Endowment Fund and Designing a Resource Mobilization Strategy for the Africa Think Tank Platform Endowment Fund
\n\nProcurement Ref: ET-AUC- 494958-CS-QCBS
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The Africa Union Commission has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Africa Think-Tank-Platform (ATTP) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
\n\nThe consulting services (“the Services”) include Consultancy service to conduct a Feasibility study for the Endowment Fund and Designing a Resource Mobilization Strategy for the Africa Think Tank Platform Endowment Fund
\n\nThe Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached to this request for expressions of interest.
\n\nThe African Union Commission now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to submit 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.
\n\nTHE SHORTLISTING CRITERIA ARE:
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Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
\n\nThe 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 updated in November 2020. Procurement will also comply with “Guidelines on Preventing and Combating Fraud and Corruption in Projects Financed by IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and Grants” revised as of July 1, 2016.
\n\nConsultants 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 selection method is Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) as set out in the Procurement Regulations.
\n\nFurther information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0900 to 1700 hours.
\n\nExpressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 15 May 2026
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African Union Commission,
\n\nAttn: Head of Supply Chain Management Division
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\n\nTel: +251 (0) 11 551 7700 – Ext 4305
\n\nFax: +251 (0) 11 551 0442; +251 11-551-0430
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THE AFRICA THINK-TANK-PLATFORM (ATTP) PROJECT
\n\nSelection of a Consulting Firm to conduct a Feasibility study for the Endowment Fund and Designing a Resource Mobilisation Strategy for the Africa Think Tank Platform Endowment Fund
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Procurement Reference No.ET-AUC- 494958-CS-QCBS
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
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1. Introduction
\n\n1.1 Background
\n\nThe Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP) project is a strategic initiative designed to enhance the capacity and influence of think tanks across Africa. With a five-year, US$50 million Investment Project Financing (IPF) initiative, the ATTP project aims to create a sustainable platform for cooperation and harmonisation on regional policy issues among country-level policymakers, regional blocs, and think tanks across the continent.
\n\nThe project focuses on six key priority themes: economic transformation and governance, climate change, regional trade, food security, human capital, and digitalisation, which align with the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the World Bank's Africa Strategy, and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Gender inclusivity remains a central aspect of the project’s design.
\n\nThe African Union Commission (AUC), with funding from the World Bank, is establishing the Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP). The aim of this consultancy assignment is to conduct a Feasibility Study and design a Resource Mobilisation Strategy for the ATTP endowment fund.
\n\nSelection will follow Quality-and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) under the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers. Firms must comply with the World Bank’s Anti-Corruption Guidelines, including prohibitions on fraud, corruption, collusion, coercion, and obstruction. The African Union Commission (AUC) reserves the right to verify references, conduct due diligence, and perform sanctions checks. Firms from all eligible countries, in accordance with the Procurement Regulations, are invited to participate. Firms, individuals, or entities subject to applicable World Bank sanctions are ineligible. Conflicts of interest must be fully disclosed in proposals in accordance with the Procurement Regulations. Undisclosed conflicts of interest may result in disqualification or contract termination.
\n\nThe AUC, therefore, invites proposals from qualified and legally registered Consulting Firms. Proposals may be submitted by a single entity or by a consortium/joint venture of firms, provided they collectively meet the minimum qualifications stipulated in this TOR.
\n\n1.2 The ATTP Project Development Objective
\n\nThe ATTP project's development objective is to establish a sustainable platform that strengthens the capacity for effective policy research and policymaking on cross-border priorities in Africa.
\n\n1.3 The ATTP Project Components
\n\nThe ATTP project will be implemented through three main components as follows:
\n\n Component 1: Establish Capacity to Operate A Sustainable Policy-Making Platform
\n\nThis component focuses on establishing the capacity to operate a sustainable policy-making platform. The goal is to support knowledge generation and offer guidance on continental priority issues, thereby strengthening the platform's role in regional economic policymaking.
\n\nThink Tanks selected under ATTP will collaborate with relevant Specialised Technical Committees (STCs)[1] at the African Union, fostering a network of researchers and policymakers. The resources under this Component will be utilised to finance the following Tasks:
\n\nComponent 2: Strengthen Policy Research's Quality, Relevance, and Uptake on Priority Issues
\n\nThis component focuses on strengthening the capacity of think tanks and policy research institutions. This includes providing technical assistance and training to think tanks; supporting the quality and dissemination of research; facilitating resource mobilisation; establishing a peer network for female economic researchers; and conducting a study to analyse prior initiatives aimed at increasing female participation in policy research. The resources under this Component will be utilised to finance the following Tasks:
\n\n Component 3: Support Platform Sustainability
\n\nThis Component will support the design and establishment of a sustainable financing mechanism to resource African think tanks over the long term. The platform will be structured to mobilise, pool, and deploy resources from African governments, the private sector, foundations, individuals, diaspora philanthropy, and institutional donors. It will consider an endowment fund and other complementary instruments (for example, a pooled special fund, multi-year partnership windows, fee-for-service and membership models, blended finance structures, and other context-appropriate mechanisms) to ensure resilient, diversified financing beyond the life of the ATTP project. The resources under this Component will be utilised to finance the following Tasks.
\n\nThe primary objective of this Component is to ensure that the ATTP extends beyond the traditional five-year project cycle in international development financing. Consequently, the feasibility study requested under these TORs must not only assess and compare potential financing mechanisms, but it must also recommend a coherent platform design and phased roadmap that sets out how the selected mechanisms will be established, governed, capitalised, and operated, ensuring it remains a legacy asset for the continent’s future generations of policymakers.
\n\nThroughout these Terms of Reference, the terms "sustainable financing platform," "endowment fund," "general fund," and related variants are used in recognition of ongoing Member State consultations regarding the optimal financing architecture for long-term ATTP sustainability. While the preferred option under consideration is to establish both an endowment fund (to generate investment income) and a general fund (for operational deployment of resources), this feasibility study is designed to maintain flexibility in its scope and recommendations.
\n\nThe core mandate of this consultancy is to assess the full spectrum of sustainable financing options, including but not limited to endowment structures, pooled funding mechanisms, multi-year partnership windows, and blended finance instruments. The consulting firm is asked to recommend the most appropriate combination of mechanisms for establishing a sustainable financing mechanism for the ATTP. Where the document refers to "the endowment fund and general fund," this should be understood as the baseline scenario for analysis, while recognising that final recommendations may propose alternative or complementary configurations based on the feasibility assessment, stakeholder consultations, and alignment with AUC financial rules and Member State preferences.
\n\n 1.4 The Project’s Logical Framework
\n\nBased on the proposed components and tasks, the ATTP project aims to deliver a series of benefits streams that improve policymaking and implementation across Africa. The ATTP project's logical framework is centred on establishing a robust Think Tank Platform to support research on continental priority issues by African Think Tanks, particularly policy research by female researchers.
\n\nThe logical framework depicted in Figure 1 highlights the key components and their expected outcomes in establishing a sustainable platform that strengthens the capacity for effective policy research and policymaking, led by African Think Tanks, on cross-border priorities affecting Africa. The project’s interventions are structured across three main components, each with its own assumptions and risks that can influence the achievement of the desired outcomes.
\n\n1.5 The ATTP Proposed Development Model and Governance Framework
\n\nThe ATTP project model is designed to leverage strategic oversight and diverse funding sources to advance its mission. The Think Tank Platform Steering Committee is central to this model and is expected to provide strategic direction and oversight, ensuring that the platform's activities align with its overarching goals. As illustrated in Figure 2, the ATTP Project will be implemented through a multi-tiered governance framework anchored by the Think Tank Platform Steering Committee, comprising representatives from the African Union, regional economic communities (RECs), development partners, academia, and the private sector.
\n\nDay-to-day operations will be managed by the ATTP Secretariat (hosted under the AUC’s PMRM Directorate) and led by the Project Coordinator, with support from cross-functional teams, including finance, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), capacity building, and a technical advisor. The Secretariat will enforce Performance Partnership Agreements (PPAs) with think tanks, ensuring accountability through predefined key performance indicators (KPIs) and periodic evaluations.
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1.6 Objectives of the Assignment
\n\nAfrican think tanks currently face significant financial fragility, undermining their capacity to contribute effectively to continental policy processes. This fragility manifests in several interconnected ways:
\n\nTo address these challenges and ensure the long‑term sustainability of the ATTP, the AUC seeks a consulting firm to design and recommend an effective endowment structure for the program, based on a comprehensive feasibility study.
\n\nThe proposed plan should prioritise innovative, practical mechanisms to mobilise and pool resources to secure the long-term financial sustainability of African think tanks. This will help ensure that they continue to generate high-quality policy research that advances the continent’s priority development agendas. The proposed design and structure should include:
\n\nThe endowment fund and general fund are expected to attract contributions from diverse sources, including African governments, private-sector organisations, foundations, institutional donors, diaspora networks, and other well-wishers. The platform's design should ensure diversified, African-owned revenue streams that reduce dependency on short-term external grants while maintaining flexibility to respond to evolving policy research priorities across the ATTP's six thematic areas: economic transformation and governance, climate change, regional trade, food security, human capital, and digitalisation. While these Terms of Reference refer to an "endowment fund and general fund" as the baseline financing architecture, the mandate is to assess the full spectrum of sustainable financing options and recommend the optimal combination of mechanisms based on feasibility analysis, stakeholder consultations, alignment with AUC financial rules, and Member State preferences.
\n\nThe feasibility study shall assess at least two implementation scenarios for the financing platform: (i) an AUC-hosted model as the baseline; and (ii) a non-AUC host model (e.g., an autonomous AU-affiliated foundation or agency, REC-hosted vehicle, or special-purpose entity). For each scenario, the study should thoroughly examine legal permissibility, governance and decision rights, fiduciary arrangements, operational capacity, cost and timeline implications, and a phased transition roadmap. In addition to the comparative analysis, the study should provide clear recommendations on the most suitable option(s) based on evidence, stakeholder input, and contextual needs. Furthermore, the Consulting Firm is encouraged to apply independent, critical thinking in their analysis and may propose alternative or hybrid models if these are supported by the feasibility findings and align with the long-term objectives of the financing platform.
\n\nThe assignment is divided into two phases: Phase I: Feasibility Study and Phase II: Resource Mobilisation.
\n\nPhase I: Landscape analysis and feasibility assessment
\n\nDuring this phase, the consultancy will:
\n\nThe deliverable will be a Final Feasibility Study Report that synthesises the landscape analysis, comparative review, and feasibility assessment into actionable recommendations for establishing the ATTP endowment and general fund.
\n\nPhase II: Resource Mobilisation Strategy Development
\n\nPhase II shall commence only upon formal written approval by the AUC of the Final Feasibility Study Report (D1.3). The ATTP Secretariat will coordinate technical review and consolidation of comments, but final approval rests with the AUC. During this phase, the consultancy will develop a robust, multi-faceted resource mobilisation strategy and sustainability plan to secure financing and capitalisation for the platform's various mechanisms, ensuring long-term viability.
\n\nThe resource mobilisation strategy should:
\n\nThe strategy should outline practical approaches to engaging stakeholders and to ensure sustainable financing to support the think tank platform's operations and policy research activities aligned with the ATTP's priority themes.
\n\n2. Scope of Work
\n\nThe consultancy will be delivered in two phases, totalling 180 working days (approximately 6 months), to ensure timely delivery while maintaining quality and effective stakeholder engagement.
\n\nThe deliverables are consolidated and restructured as follows:
\n\nSummary of Phase I Tasks
\n\nThe consulting firm will undertake the following main tasks during Phase I:
\n\nPhase I Inception Report
\n\nDraft Feasibility Study Report
\n\nThe Draft Feasibility Study Report will consolidate and present findings and initial recommendations covering, at a minimum:
\n\nFinal Feasibility Study Report
\n\nDetailed Description of Phase I Tasks
\n\nThe allocated effort for completing Phase I tasks is 90 working days. Below is a detailed description of each task and level of effort.
\n\nPhase I Inception Report
\n\nAt the start of Phase I, the consulting firm will draft the Inception Report outlining the methodology, timelines, and approach for completing Phase I deliverables. The consulting firm shall present the inception report to the ATTP Project Secretariat and key stakeholders for review and approval. The presentation should include the proposed objectives, methodology, and timeline.
\n\nDraft Feasibility Study Report
\n\nThis deliverable consolidates the work previously described under assessment of AUC financial rules/procedures; review of existing fund models; development of operational mechanisms; stakeholder engagement synthesis; and risk analysis (initial), including the required comparative institutional scenario analysis and draft IPS outline (as applicable).
\n\nFinal Feasibility Study Report
\n\nFollowing receipt of written comments on the draft feasibility report, the consulting firm shall revise and finalise the report, including a change log, and deliver a final presentation and submit the Final Feasibility Study Report for formal written approval by the AUC. Submission will be in English and French.
\n\nSummary of Phase II Tasks
\n\nUpon successful completion of Phase I and subject to AUC approval, the consulting firm will undertake Phase II to develop a resource mobilisation strategy for the ATTP fund(s), consistent with the feasibility conclusions and the selected institutional/hosting scenario. The consulting firm will undertake the following main tasks during Phase II:
\n\nPhase II Inception Report
\n\nDraft Resource Mobilisation Strategy
\n\nThe Draft Resource Mobilisation Strategy will cover and consolidate the work previously described under governance (mobilisation-relevant elements), stakeholder mapping/engagement, funding mechanisms, capacity building considerations (mobilisation function), monitoring indicators for mobilisation, and sustainability planning, including:
\n\nFinal Resource Mobilisation Strategy
\n\nDetailed Description of Phase II Tasks
\n\nThe allocated effort for completing Phase II tasks is 90 working days. Below is a detailed description of each task and level of effort.
\n\nPhase II Inception Report
\n\nAt the start of Phase II, the consulting firm will draft the Inception Report outlining the detailed approach, updated timelines, and methods for completing Phase II deliverables. The consulting firm shall present the inception report to the ATTP Secretariat and key stakeholders. Stakeholder feedback will be incorporated into the final report.
\n\nDraft Resource Mobilisation Strategy
\n\nThe consulting firm will develop and present the draft strategy, based on targeted consultations (including Member State Permanent Representatives in Addis Ababa, Ministries of Finance where relevant, development partners, foundations, private sector, and diaspora channels as appropriate), and incorporate feasibility constraints/choices from Phase I.
\n\nFinal Resource Mobilisation Strategy
\n\nThe consulting firm shall revise the draft strategy based on inputs received, finalise the report, and present the final strategy to the AUC (coordinated by the ATTP Secretariat) for confirmation/approval.
\n\nWhile consultancies are required to submit a technical and financial proposal covering both phases, we recognise that the detailed scope, methodology, and team composition for Phase II will be informed by the findings and recommendations of Phase I. Accordingly, at the commencement of Phase II, the consulting firm may propose reasonable adjustments to the Phase II approach, staffing, and work plan through the Phase II Inception Report (D2.1), provided such adjustments are consistent with the overall objectives of the assignment, remain within the contracted budget ceiling, and are approved in writing by the ATTP Secretariat.
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Indicative Stakeholder Engagement Framework
\n\nStakeholder engagement is central to the quality and credibility of both the feasibility study and the resource mobilisation strategy. To ensure comparability across proposals and realistic budgeting for the consultation effort, consulting firms should plan their stakeholder engagement using the following indicative framework.
\n\nMinimum key informant interviews: The consulting firm should plan for a minimum of 20 to 25 key informant interviews across both phases, distributed indicatively as follows:
\n\nValidation Workshops: The consulting firm shall plan for at least one multi-stakeholder validation workshop during the assignment to present draft findings and recommendations for stakeholder input prior to finalisation. The format, timing, and participant list shall be proposed in the relevant Inception Report and agreed upon with the ATTP Secretariat.
\n\nThe list of key informants above is indicative and intended to establish a common baseline for proposal preparation. The consulting firm may propose adjustments to the composition of stakeholder consultations in the Inception Report, provided such adjustments are clearly justified and approved by the ATTP Secretariat.
\n\nThe Consultant shall budget for one multi-stakeholder validation workshop. Costs for the workshop are reimbursable and will cover only conference facilities, interpretation (English, French, and Arabic), and logistics for up to 30 participants. The format may be in-person in Addis Ababa. The Consultant is responsible for venue arrangements and logistics, and for ensuring the use of secure platforms that adhere to data protection best practices.
\n\n3. Deliverables and Payment Schedule
\n\nThe AUC estimates that the Consulting firm will need no more than 6 months (180 working days) to complete this assignment (both Phase I and Phase II). The Consulting firm will require no more than 90 working days to complete Phase I deliverables. Upon successful completion of Phase I deliverables, the Consulting firm will require no more than 90 working days for Phase II deliverables.
\n\nThe AUC also expects the Consulting Firm to be available throughout the entire duration of the services. This includes liaising with the ATTP Project Secretariat and other parties, managing office operations, and ensuring service quality. As part of project management, several meetings between the ATTP Project Secretariat and the Consulting firm may be scheduled at any time. The Consulting firm shall produce meeting minutes of all proceedings. The Consulting Firm shall submit all deliverables to the ATTP Project Coordinator for coordination of review. Final approval of the Final Feasibility Study Report (D1.3) shall be provided by the AUC.
\n\nPhase I Deliverables
\n\nThe consulting firm is expected to produce three (3) deliverables during Phase I:
\n\nD1.1: Phase I Inception Report
\n\nAn initial report outlining the consultancy’s proposed methodology, work plan, and timeline for conducting the Phase I feasibility work. The report shall include a stakeholder engagement plan, a data collection and validation approach, and research tools (questionnaires/surveys, where applicable; KII guides; FGD protocols, where applicable; and document review frameworks).
\n\n(Due: 10 Working Days from contract effectiveness).
\n\nD1.2: Draft Feasibility Study Report
\n\nA consolidated draft report presenting the feasibility assessment and initial recommendations for the ATTP financing platform. The report shall include, at a minimum:
\n\n(Due: 70 Working days from contract effectiveness).
\n\nD1.3: Final Feasibility Study Report
\n\nA final report that incorporates written comments from the ATTP Secretariat and key stakeholders on the Draft Feasibility Study Report (D1.2). The report shall include:
\n\n(Due: 90 Working Days from contract effectiveness).
\n\nPhase II Deliverables
\n\nPhase II shall commence upon formal approval of the Final Feasibility Study Report (D1.3) by the AUC. The consulting firm is expected to produce three (3) deliverables during Phase II:
\n\nD2.1: Phase II Inception Report
\n\nAn updated work plan outlining the methodology, timeline, and approach for completing Phase II deliverables, aligned to the selected institutional scenario and financing architecture emerging from Phase I. The report shall include a stakeholder engagement plan (with stakeholder map, engagement objectives, and schedule), data collection instruments, and confirmation of alignment with the ATTP Secretariat on Phase II priorities.
\n\n(Due: 10 Working Days from the contract effectiveness of Phase II).
\n\nD2.2: Draft Resource Mobilisation Strategy Report
\n\nA draft strategy document for securing capitalisation and financing for the ATTP financing platform (consistent with Phase I recommendations). The report shall include, at a minimum:
\n\n(Due: 70 Working Days from the contract effectiveness of Phase II).
\n\nD2.3: Final Resource Mobilisation Strategy Report
\n\nA final strategy document incorporating written comments from the ATTP Secretariat and key stakeholders on D2.2. The report shall include:
\n\n(Due: 90 Working Days from the contract effectiveness of Phase II).
\n\nPayment Schedule
\n\nThe Consulting firm shall produce the deliverables outlined in this section to the highest international technical standards, as described in sections 2.1 and 2.3. The actual delivery date for each deliverable will be determined and approved by the AU on the contract's effective date. It should serve as a foundation for an AU-approved work plan. The formal delivery of all expected deliverables may be conducted electronically.
\n\nDraft deliverables (D1.2, D2.2) will be reviewed by the ATTP Secretariat and stakeholders coordinated by the ATTP Project Coordinator. The AUC is the final approving authority for D1.3 (Final Feasibility Study Report) and authorises commencement of Phase II in writing
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Sn. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverable Description \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Estimated Due Date \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Payment | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D1.1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Phase I Inception Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 Working Days from Contract Effectiveness \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D1.2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Draft Feasibility Study Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 70 Working Days from Contract Effectiveness \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 40% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D1.3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final Feasibility Study Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 90 Working Days from Contract Effectiveness \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 40% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t Total \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t 100% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
\n\n
Phase II Deliverables
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Sn. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverable Description \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Estimated Due Date \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Payment | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D2.1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Phase II Inception Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 Working Days from Contract Effectiveness of Phase II \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D2.2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Draft Resource Mobilisation Strategy Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 70 Working Days from Contract Effectiveness of Phase II \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 40% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D2.3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final Resource Mobilisation Strategy Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 90 Working Days from Contract Effectiveness of Phase II \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 40% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t Total \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t 100 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
4. Other Applicable Requirements
\n\nConsulting firms engaged under the ATTP Project must comply with the Labour Management Procedures (LMP) outlined in the project framework. Consulting firms must ensure fair treatment, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity for project workers, and promote safe and healthy working conditions. They must adhere to the occupational health and safety (OHS) measures specified in the LMP and establish accessible grievance mechanisms for workers to address workplace concerns promptly and effectively. Compliance with the ATTP Code of Conduct guided by the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) is mandatory, including measures to prevent Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), Sexual Harassment (SH), and workplace discrimination. Consulting firms should also ensure compliance with relevant Ethiopian labour laws when addressing labour-related risks and apply the highest standards when discrepancies arise between national laws and ESS2 requirements.
\n\nConsulting firms engaged under the ATTP Project must operate in compliance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) for Investment Project Financing (IPF), including adherence to Environmental and Social Standard 2 (ESS2) on Labour and Working Conditions. Consulting firms are required to align their operations with the ATTP Environmental and Social Management System, ensuring integration of ESS2 requirements in labour management, occupational health and safety (OHS), stakeholder engagement, and grievance resolution. Consulting firms must adhere to the ATTP Code of Conduct, addressing environmental and social risks, particularly those related to SEA, SH, and workplace discrimination. Furthermore, consulting firms should identify and mitigate potential environmental and social risks associated with their work, including travel, stakeholder interactions, and the technical specifications of deliverables, and ensure compliance with additional ESS requirements where applicable.
\n\nApplicable Stakeholder Engagement Requirements
\n\nConsulting firms engaged under the ATTP Project must comply with the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) requirements, which align with the World Bank Environmental and Social Standard 10 (ESS10). The SEP emphasises transparent and inclusive stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle to enhance project acceptance and sustainability. Consulting firms are required to identify relevant stakeholders, including disadvantaged and vulnerable groups, disclose project information in a culturally sensitive and appropriate manner, facilitate meaningful consultations, and operate a transparent Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM). Monitoring and reporting on engagement activities, as well as addressing stakeholder feedback, are essential to ensuring compliance with SEP guidelines and supporting successful project implementation
\n\n5.Management of Services
\n\nThe AUC expects the Consulting firm to provide appropriate key and non-key personnel who will contribute inputs in accordance with the work program. The proposed team shall include at least the key personnel listed below, with specified qualifications and experience. These individuals should be experts who will dedicate significant time to the project or whose contributions are essential to the consultancy. Additional staff and staffing requirements should be suggested by the Consulting firm as needed, based on the proposed methodology and approach to the assignment. The AUC expects all personnel involved to be fluent in English or French during contract execution. All (final) deliverables shall be submitted in both English and French; however, the primary working language for drafting and stakeholder engagement will be English, with final approved deliverables translated into French prior to submission.
\n\nConsultants must provide documentary evidence of meeting the minimum firm qualifications, including copies of signed contracts or completion certificates for at least two similar assignments undertaken within the past five years, client reference letters (with contact details) attesting to satisfactory performance, and proof of legal registration. Where proposals are submitted by a consortium or joint venture, the consortium may collectively meet the minimum firm qualifications; the proposal must include a signed consortium agreement outlining roles, responsibilities, and percentage shares, and designate a lead firm authorised to contract with the AUC.
\n\nThe consulting firm must have the following expertise:
\n\nMinimum Firm Qualifications
\n\nThe consulting firm must be a legally registered entity and demonstrate institutional capacity and relevant experience to undertake this assignment. Specifically, the firm must have:
\n\n1.Team Leader
\n\nQualifications and Skills
\n\nProfessional Experience
\n\n2.Finance Expert
\n\nQualifications and Skills:
\n\nProfessional Experience:
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3.Risk Analysis Expert
\n\nQualifications and Skills
\n\nProfessional Experience
\n\n4.Stakeholder Engagement Expert
\n\nQualifications and Skills
\n\nProfessional Experience
\n\nAll key personnel named in the proposal are considered essential to the project. Any substitution requires AUC’s prior written consent and must involve personnel with equal or superior qualifications and experience. AUC reserves the right to reject any proposed substitutions that do not meet these standards.
\n\n\n\n
Non-Key Staff
\n\nThis section provides an illustrative list of additional non-key personnel that bidders may include in their teams. It is the bidders' decision to propose additional non-key personnel. However, the Consulting firm shall indicate the proposed experts’ names, their input, and their position in the technical and financial proposals (please note that the financial proposal shall also indicate these experts’ fully loaded rates).
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Indicative/Illustrative Additional Positions \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
\n\t\t\t
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\n\n
Input by the Consulting firm
\n\nThe Consulting firm shall be responsible for all necessary staff resources, office space, transportation (local and international), accommodation, stationery, photocopying of documents provided to participants as workshop materials, communications, computers and accessories, translations and interpretation (if needed), and insurance (as applicable). This also covers staff training and other costs related to assigned responsibilities.
\n\n\n\n
Reporting Requirements
\n\nThe Consulting firm will submit all reports to the ATTP Project Coordinator electronically. Translation and quality assurance are the responsibility of the Consulting firm and should be accounted for within the proposed work plan and level of effort. The Consulting firm should submit all documents in Microsoft Word, spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel, schedules in Microsoft Project or Microsoft Excel, and digital photo files in JPEG or PNG format. The Consulting firm should submit all presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint format. The AUC and the Consulting firm must agree on any other format(s) the Consulting firm proposes to submit. The Consulting firm should also include the contract number in each report. Additionally, the Consulting firm should submit each report accompanied by a letter or other document that clearly identifies the report.
\n\nFor deliverables containing periodic data that the AUC will use for ATTP Project Monitoring and Evaluation, the AUC will approve the submission format. All deliverables are considered drafts upon submission. When the AUC identifies areas for correction, the Consulting firm will have ten (10) business days to submit revisions, unless otherwise specified or agreed upon with the AUC. Packaging for all items delivered under this agreement shall comply with commercial standards and be sufficient to ensure acceptance by common carriers and safe arrival at the destination. The Consulting firm should also include the contract number on each package, report, or other deliverable. The Consulting firm shall acknowledge the AUC and the World Bank in any research or reports funded under this Contract.
\n\nThe Consulting firm shall implement appropriate data protection and confidentiality measures for all information obtained during the assignment, including sensitive financial and governance documents. This includes secure storage, controlled access, and compliance with applicable data protection regulations. The Consulting firm may not disclose confidential information without prior written consent from the AUC and must return or securely destroy sensitive materials upon contract completion, in accordance with AUC instructions.
\n\nDraft deliverables may be submitted in English. Final deliverables (D1.3 and D2.3) must be provided in both English and French. Bidders shall include translation and quality assurance costs in their financial proposals. Where validation workshops involve bilingual participants, the Consultant shall provide simultaneous/consecutive interpretation as required; associated costs shall be included in the financial proposal.
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Report Types and Schedule
\n\nThe Consulting firm is expected to submit the following reports as deliverables for Phases I and II. Each report must align with the timelines and LOE specified in the TOR and summarised in the table below.
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Sn \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 Description \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Minimum Required Content \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Due Date \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Estimated LOE[2] \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Phase I Deliverables \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||||
| \n\t\t\t D1.1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Phase I Inception Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Detailed work plan, methodology, and timeline for Phase I feasibility work \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Objectives and approach; detailed work plan and timeline; stakeholder engagement plan; data collection and validation plan; research tools (questionnaires/survey instruments where applicable, KII guides, FGD protocols where applicable, document review frameworks); quality assurance approach; alignment with AUC financial rules and procedures \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 Working Days from contract effectiveness \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D1.2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Draft Feasibility Study Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Consolidated draft report presenting feasibility assessment findings and initial recommendations for the ATTP financing platform \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Analysis of AUC financial rules/procedures (gaps, constraints, opportunities); review of existing fund models/financing mechanisms (AUC-managed, Pan-African, national, global) with lessons; mapping of African think tank funding ecosystem (typologies, revenue mix, constraints); proposed draft fund design/governance/operating model (grant-making, eligibility, allocation, FM/disbursement, reporting, transparency/accountability, monitoring); stakeholder engagement synthesis; initial risk assessment and mitigation measures; comparative institutional scenario analysis (AUC-hosted and at least one non-AUC host option, incl. compliance, fiduciary arrangements, domicile/tax considerations, suitability for contributor types, decision criteria); draft IPS outline (if endowment recommended); annexes (stakeholder list, interview guides, comparison matrix, etc.) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 70 Working Days from contract effectiveness \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D1.3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final Feasibility Study Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final feasibility study incorporating stakeholder feedback and final recommendations \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final recommended financing architecture; refined fund design/governance/operating model; final comparative institutional scenario analysis and selection criteria; final risk mitigation and monitoring/review mechanism; final IPS outline (where applicable); implementation roadmap; change log documenting responses to comments on D 1.2; submitted in English and French and serves as approval gate for Phase II \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 90 Working Days from contract effectiveness \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Phase II Deliverables \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||||
| \n\t\t\t D2.1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Phase II Inception Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Updated work plan, methodology, and timeline for Phase II resource mobilisation strategy work \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Objectives; methodology refinement; alignment with selected Phase I institutional scenario and financing architecture; stakeholder engagement plan (stakeholder map, objectives, schedule); data collection instruments and templates; validation plan and coordination arrangements with ATTP Secretariat \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 Working Days from the contract effectiveness of Phase II \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D2.2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Draft Resource Mobilisation Strategy Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Draft strategy for securing capitalisation and financing for the ATTP financing platform \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Stakeholder mapping and segmentation (Member States, private sector, foundations, donors, diaspora, individuals) with tailored engagement strategies; assessment of funding mechanisms (incl. diaspora bonds/philanthropy, ESG-linked contributions, blended finance, outcome-based financing, membership/fee-for-service, premium products, pooled special funds) with feasibility, alignment with AUC rules, potential quantum, risk profile, appetite, implementation steps; draft phased mobilisation targets (0–2, 3–5, 5+ years), milestones, KPIs; capacity strengthening recommendations (mobilisation function); mobilisation M&E approach aligned to ATTP Results Framework; sustainability approach (diversification, risk mitigation, periodic review); implementation roadmap (sequenced actions, responsibilities, resourcing) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 70 Working Days from the contract effectiveness of Phase II \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D2.3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final Resource Mobilisation Strategy Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final strategy incorporating written comments and validation outcomes \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final mobilisation strategy and finalised mechanism mix/engagement plan; final KPIs and M&E approach; final sustainability plan; implementation-ready roadmap; change log documenting responses to comments on D 2.2; submitted in English and French \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 90 Working Days from the contract effectiveness of Phase II \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
\n\n
Review and Approval Process
\n\n6. Facilities and Equipment
\n\nCosts, Facilities, and Equipment to be Provided by the Consulting firm
\n\nExcept as specified in the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and the Special Conditions of Contract (SCC), all costs associated with fulfilling this contract are to be assumed and borne by the Consulting firm. The primary duty location of the Consulting firm’s team shall be Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Consulting firm must be present in the country during the performance period. The Consulting firm shall also ensure appropriate transportation that meets the assignment requirements. The Consulting firm shall, where applicable, be responsible for providing comprehensive insurance coverage for personnel.
\n\nThe Consulting Firm shall ensure a minimum of 20 in-country working days across both phases, including at least one in-person multi-stakeholder validation workshop in Addis Ababa. All travel, visas, per-dems, local transport, logistics, and duty-of-care/security arrangements are the responsibility of the Consulting Firm. The Consultant shall maintain, at a minimum, professional indemnity, general liability, and employer’s liability/worker’s compensation insurance in amounts adequate to cover the obligations under this Contract.
\n\n\n\n
Costs, Facilities, and Equipment to be Provided by the African Union
\n\nThe African Union will cover all labour costs for its officials, as their project engagement is part of their regular work duties. For example, this includes the time officials spend reviewing and validating deliverables and reports prepared by the Consulting firm, as well as interim and final sign-offs when needed, for recommendations the Consulting firm may make regarding the implementation of tasks outlined in these Terms of Reference.
\n\nThe ATTP Secretariat will provide the Consulting firm with the following information and support:
\n\nThe AUC will provide timely access to relevant policies, financial rules, legal instruments, and contacts. The AUC and ATTP Secretariat will provide consolidated comments on deliverables within 10 working days and facilitate introductions for key informant interviews within 10 working days of request. Delays in client-controlled inputs will extend associated timelines on a no-fault basis.
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[1] For instance, the Ministerial Committee on the Implementation of Agenda 2063.
\n\n[2] Note: the extra LOE per deliverable is assigned to stakeholder engagement execution, iterative validation, drafting/quality assurance, and translation coordination.
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
\n\n(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
\n\nUKRAINE
\n\n\n\n
Country: Ukraine
\n\nProgram: «Lifting Education Access and Resilience in times of Need in Ukraine Program»
\n\nGrant №: TF0C5794
\n\nProject №: P504171
\n\nAssignment Title: Consulting services for developing and carrying out training programs
\n\nto teachers, school principals, their deputies (upper-secondary school)
\n\nContract Package ID: LEARN-1.1-TRAINING
\n\n\n\n
Ukraine has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program.
\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: developing and implementing two modular training programs for professional development: for Grade 10 teachers across 10 subject areas in pilot lyceums, currently estimated at approximately 3278 teachers, and school management teams and for 750 future trainers for teachers and managers of schools in NUS implementation on the level of Upper Secondary (Specialized) Education.
\n\nThe expected period for the Consultant to provide services for the development of the online course is approximately 14 calendar months, starting in June 2026.
\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:
\n\n1. Legal status and market experience
\n\n2. Experience in preparing documentation in both Ukrainian and English, including:
\n\n3. Financial stability
\n\n4. Confirmation of qualification.
\n\nA Consultant shall provide:
\n\n(i) certificates (if any)
\n\n(ii) letters of recommendation (if any).
\n\nThe 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.
\n\nConsultants 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.
\n\nSelection 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 2:00 PM Kyiv time on April 30, 2026.[3]
\n\nExpressions of interest to be clearly marked: " LEARN-1.1-TRAINING: 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
\n\n[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
\n\nConsulting services for developing and carrying out training programs
\nto teachers, school principals, their deputies (upper-secondary school)
Contract № LEARN-1.1-TRAINING
\n\nWorld Bank Project No. P504171, grant: TF0C5794
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List of abbreviations
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LEARN The Program «Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in
\n\nUkraine Program»
\n\nMoES Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
\n\nNUS The New Ukrainian School
\n\nPDF The format of the document Portable Document Format
\n\nPL Pilot lyceums
\n\nTLM Teaching and learning materials
\n\nWord The format of the document Microsoft Word
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\nDeveloping and carrying out training programs to teachers,
\nschool principals, their deputies (upper-secondary school)
I. Background
\n\nUkraine 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.
\n\nThe 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).
\n\nThe 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.
\n\nFurthermore, 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).
\n\nFurthermore, 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.
\n\nHereinafter, 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.
\n\nThe Project complements the Program by supporting the piloting of the NUS reform in grades 8 to 12 and strengthening the MoES’capacity for education system management.
\n\nThe 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 education level for grades 8 to 12.
\n\nImportantly, the IPF will also strengthen the management capacity of the MoES to manage, monitor, and evaluate the rollout of the NUS reform through:
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With a funding commitment of $451 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.
\n\nAt the current stage of implementation of the State Standard of Specialized Secondary Education, Ukraine is entering a critical phase of reform of upper secondary schooling. The introduction of specialized education requires significant changes at the school level, including the redesign of educational programmes, curriculum planning, assessment practices, and the organisation of the educational process. These changes place new demands not only on individual teachers, but on school teams as a whole, including teaching staff, school principals, and deputy principals, who must work collaboratively to ensure coherent and effective implementation of the State Standard.
\n\nEffective implementation of specialized secondary education therefore depends on the availability of targeted professional development and expert support for school teams. Training and support activities must strengthen both pedagogical capacity at the classroom level and leadership and management capacity at the school level. Given the scale and complexity of the reform, and the limited internal capacity of public institutions to deliver all required support activities directly, the engagement of external expertise is essential to design and deliver high-quality training, provide sustained expert support, and develop scalable solutions that can support the implementation of specialized secondary education beyond the pilot phase.
\n\nІІ. Objectives
\n\nThe Assignment for Consultant is:
\n\na) to develop and implement two modular training programs for professional development:
\n\nb) to develop a scalable online course on the implementation of the State Standard.
\n\nThe Program is aimed at strengthening the capability of school staff to implement the NUS reform in upper-secondary school.
\n\nThe overall objective of this assignment is to support the implementation of the State Standard by strengthening the professional capacity of trainer candidates and the teaching staff of 149 pilot lyceums (10th grade), pre-selected by the Ministry of Education and Science through an official administrative decision (the Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine No. 437 dated 11.03.2026).
\n\nThis objective will be achieved through the design and delivery of two comprehensive training programmes providing participants (teachers, school principals, their deputies and trainer candidates) with practical tools to plan and implement educational programmes aligned with the State Standard.
\n\nSpecific Objectives
\n\nWithin the scope of Assignment, the school teachers, managers, and future trainers (three target groups) shall be trained to achieve the following learning outcomes/competencies including but not limited to:
\n\nTeachers:
\n\nUpon completion of the training, teachers will be able to:
\n\nSchool managers:
\n\nUpon completion of the training, school managers will be able to:
\n\nTrainer candidates
\n\nUpon completion of the training, trainers will be able to:
\n\nThe specific objectives of this assignment are to:
\n\nІІІ. Scope of Services
\n\nThe Program coverage is 149 pilot lyceums. Current gender balance of participants will be considered, and even regional representation of schools provided.
\n\nTwo separate training programmes shall be developed under this assignment.
\n\nThe first programme (Program 1) shall be designed for pedagogical staff, including teachers and school managers, and shall include both shared modules and role-specific modules tailored to teachers and school managers respectively.
\n\nThe second programme (Program 2) shall be designed for future trainers for teachers and school leaders (hereinafter referred to as trainer candidates), and shall include both shared modules and role-specific modules tailored to trainer candidates for teachers and school managers respectively.
\n\nEach training programme shall have a volume of 3 ECTS credits (1 ECTS credit = 30 hours, 1 hour = 60 minutes), including guided (contact) training hours and individual work.
\n\nBoth programmes shall be implemented in online format, combining synchronous and asynchronous learning.
\n\nIn addition, a separate programme of consultation sessions shall be developed and delivered throughout the academic year to provide ongoing professional support to programme participants.
\n\nThe Consultant is obliged to manage risks in line with the Risk Management Plan developed.
\n\nThe Consultant is obliged to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for all training activities delivered under this Assignment, in accordance with applicable national legislation and World Bank requirements. Emergency preparedness and response plans will be developed by Consultant for each training location for offline sessions in line with the World Bank War-Hazard Emergency Preparedness & Response Guidance for IBRD Ukraine Portfolio.
\n\nThe Consultant is obliged to adhere to the principles of academic integrity for all the activities and products created.
\n\nThe Consultancy Services are expected to start on June 1, 2026, for a period of 15 months, i.e., to be completed on September 30, 2027, with exact deadlines determined by MOES and PIU.
\n\nThe following activities shall be conducted to achieve the above-formulated objectives under Assignment:
\n\nThis assignment consists of two distinct but related tracks of activities addressing different capacity-building needs and requiring different types of expertise.
\n\nThe Consultant shall provide technical, organizational, and content development support in accordance with the scope described below.
\n\nInception phase
\n\nPurpose of the component
\n\nAn inception phase shall be conducted at the beginning of the assignment to confirm the implementation approach, experts’ availability to start the Assignment, workplan, timelines, and quality assurance arrangements relevant to the respective scope of services. The inception phase shall commence on the effective date of the Contract and shall last for a period of one (1) month.
\n\nThe inception phase will result in the submission of an Inception Report for the Client’s review and approval, including curricula and the overall structure of the training programmes.
\n\nSocial aspects, ethical behavior, and prevention of SEA/SH:
\n\nDuring the initial phase, prior to commencing work or interacting with stakeholders, all experts involved in the Task must:
\n\nTrack 1. Training and expert support for trainers and teaching staff of pilot lyceums
\n\nThis track focuses on strengthening the professional capacity of trainers and teaching staff of pilot lyceums to support the effective implementation of the State Standard of Specialized Secondary Education at the school level.
\n\nAs part of Track 1, the Consultant shall develop two professional development programmes:
\n\nEach programme shall serve as the basis for the design and delivery of training activities under Track 1 and shall support different online delivery formats, including large-scale webinars and role-based practical sessions, as applicable. In addition, the Consultant shall design and deliver a separate programme of expert consultation and support to be implemented throughout the academic year.
\n\nUpon successful completion of the online practical training component, teaching staff as well as school managers of pilot lyceums shall receive certificates confirming their participation and completion of the relevant training modules, in accordance with procedures agreed with the Client. Trainer candidates who successfully complete the online practical training component shall also receive certificates confirming completion of the training programme.
\n\nComponent 1.1. Development of training materials
\n\nPurpose of the component
\n\nThis component aims to design and develop a comprehensive, structured, and practice-oriented package of training materials to support the online delivery of training activities for teaching staff and trainer candidates of pilot lyceums on the implementation of the State Standard.
\n\nTraining materials developed under this component shall serve as the core content base for all training and expert support activities under Track 1.
\n\nScope of work
\n\nUnder this component, the Consultant shall carry out the following tasks.
\n\n1.1.1. Analytical and conceptual groundwork
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
\n\n1.1.2. Coordination of the trainer-expert team
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
\n\nThe activities are expected to be implemented by a team of trainer-experts. A core group of approximately twenty-three (23) trainer-experts shall be engaged to ensure subject-specific coverage across ten educational domains, as well as dedicated support for school leadership.
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1.1.3. Selection of trainer candidates
\n\nThe Consultant shall design and implement a transparent and merit-based process for the selection of trainer candidates to support the delivery of training and trainer-expert support activities under Track 1.
\n\nThe assignment envisages the preparation of an indicative cohort of approximately 750 trainer candidates, calculated as 30 trainer candidates per region across 25 regions, to ensure sufficient capacity for large-scale training and support activities. This cohort shall include trainer candidates working with teachers and trainer candidates working with school leaders, in line with the two professional development programmes developed under Track 1.
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
\n\n1.1.4. Design of the structure of training materials
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
\n\nOnline component (webinar-based modules)
\n\nThe online webinar component shall be structured around webinar-based modules and shall include:
\n\nIn addition, the programme for trainer candidates shall include:
\n\nOnline role-specific practical component (role-specific practical modules)
\n\nThe online role-specific practical component shall consist of role-specific practical modules and shall be designed to support hands-on application of the State Standard, as follows:
\n\nTrainer candidates selected for the practical component shall participate in the online role-specific practical component through co-facilitation and moderation of training activities for pedagogical staff, delivered jointly with expert trainers, as part of their practical preparation.
\n\nDevelopment of training content
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
\n\n1.1.5. Preparation of materials for different delivery formats
\n\nThe Consultant shall prepare training materials suitable for use in:
\n\n1.1.6. Quality assurance, review, and validation
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
\n\nComponent 1.2. Delivery of webinar-based online training for teaching staff and trainer candidates of pilot lyceums
\n\nThe webinar-based online training for teachers and school principals will be delivered by the trainer-expert team described under Component 1.1. Trained trainer candidates will participate in the webinars as learners and observers to prepare for their subsequent role in supporting role-based online practical training delivery and facilitation .
\n\nPurpose of the component
\n\nThis component aims to deliver a structured series of online webinars to support a shared understanding of the State Standard of Specialized Secondary Education among teaching staff, school principals, deputy principals of pilot lyceums, and trainer candidates.
\nThe webinar series shall serve as a large-scale dissemination and alignment mechanism, complementing role-based online practical training activities and expert-led support provided under other components of this assignment.
Target groups and indicative scale
\n\nThe webinar series shall target the following participant groups:
\n\nThe Consultant shall ensure that the design and delivery of the webinar series are suitable for the scale and diversity of these target groups.
\n\nScope of work
\n\nUnder this component, the Consultant shall carry out the following tasks.
\n\n1.2.1. Design of the large-scale webinar series delivery model
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
\n\nThe delivery model may combine synchronous and asynchronous modalities, provided that participant engagement and learning outcomes are ensured. Asynchronous participation may include recorded webinars, guided tasks, and other structured learning activities.
\n\n1.2.2. Delivery of live webinar sessions
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
\n\n1.2.3. Provision of asynchronous access to webinar content
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
\n\n1.2.4. Participant engagement and communication
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
\n\n1.2.5. Monitoring of participation
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
\n\nComponent 1.3. Delivery of online role-based practical training activities
\n\nPurpose of the component
\n\nThis component aims to support the practical application of the State Standard of Specialized Secondary Education through online role-based practical training activities for teaching staff and school leadership of pilot lyceums. The duration and format of online practical training activities (including the number of sessions per group) will be determined during implementation and approved by Client, based on the approved training design and delivery considerations, and is expected to range between six (6) and eight (8) sessions per group. These activities shall be delivered through collaborative facilitation by trainer-experts and trainer candidates, ensuring both content quality and effective engagement of participants. These online practical activities shall complement the webinar series delivered under Component 1.2.
\n\nDelivery model and geographic coverage
\n\nOnline role-based practical training activities under this component shall be organised to ensure broad geographic coverage and effective regional participation .
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
\n\nTarget groups and indicative participation
\n\nOnline role-based practical training activities shall be designed for participation by:
\n\nSelected trainer candidates shall participate in online role-based practical training activities as co-facilitators, supporting trainer-experts in the delivery of training sessions and in working with participant groups.
\n\nScope of work
\n\nUnder this component, the Consultant shall carry out the following tasks.
\n\n1.3.1. Planning and organisation of online role-based practical training activities
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
\n\n1.3.2. Delivery of online role-based practical training sessions
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
\n\n1.3.3. Coordination of trainer-experts and trainer candidates
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
\n\n1.3.4. Monitoring and documentation
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
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Component 1.4. Expert-led consultation support for teaching staff of pilot lyceums
\n\nPurpose of the component
\n\nThis component aims to provide ongoing expert-led support to teaching staff and school leadership (school principals and deputy principals) of pilot lyceums throughout the academic year to facilitate the practical and sustained implementation of the State Standard of Specialized Secondary Education.
\n\nThe component complements the webinar series (Component 1.2) and online role-based practical training activities (Component 1.3) by offering targeted, practice-oriented expert support focused on challenges emerging during implementation at classroom and school levels.
\n\nTarget groups
\n\nExpert-led support under this component shall be provided to:
\n\nTrainer candidates shall not be direct recipients of expert-led support under this component, but may participate in coordination activities, as appropriate.
\n\nScope of work
\n\nUnder this component, the Consultant shall carry out the following tasks.
\n\n1.4.1. Design of the expert support model
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
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1.4.2. Delivery of expert-led online consultation sessions
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
\n\nConsultation sessions shall be delivered primarily in an online format and may be organised separately for different target groups, as appropriate.
\n\nExpert-led consultations shall be delivered on a regular basis in a group format to ensure effective interaction and peer learning. Participants will be clustered into manageable groups, typically consisting of approximately 40–50 participants.
\n\nTeachers will be supported through sector-specific consultations across educational fields, while school principals and deputy principals will participate in separate group consultations tailored to their roles.
\n\nEach group is expected to receive consultations on a regular basis (e.g. monthly), with the overall volume and schedule of sessions defined by the Consultant in coordination with the Client, taking into account the number of participants and organisational considerations.
\n\nThe approach shall ensure adequate coverage of all participants and consistency of support throughout the implementation period.
\n\nConsultations shall be delivered by a pool of trainer-experts across educational fields and school leadership. The size and composition of the expert pool shall ensure manageable workload and continuity of support. The Consultant shall be responsible for identifying, contracting, and remunerating trainer-experts based on delivered consultation sessions, including preparation and facilitation time.
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1.4.3 Coordination with training activities
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
\n\n1.4.4. Monitoring, documentation, and feedback
\n\nThe Consultant shall:
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Track 2. Development of a scalable online course on the implementation of the State Standard
\n\nOverall purpose
\n\nTrack 2 aims to develop a scalable, asynchronous online course to support the implementation of the State Standard of Specialized Secondary Education by teaching staff and school leadership (school principals and deputy principals) across Ukraine.
\n\nThe online course shall build on the content, approaches, and practical insights generated through the webinar series, online role-based practical training activities, and expert-led support delivered under Track 1, and shall include interactive learning elements such as quizzes, practical tasks, and self- and peer-assessment activities. It shall serve as a sustainable national resource that can be used beyond the pilot phase and made available to educators from all types of secondary education institutions.
\n\nThe online course shall be designed with a total workload equivalent to 45 hours (1.5 ECTS credits), including all learning activities such as content review, practical tasks, and assessment components.
\n\nComponent 2.1. Conceptual design and structuring of the online course
\n\nThis component aims to define the conceptual framework, pedagogical approach, and overall structure of the online course.
\n\nScope of work
\n\nUnder this component, the Consultant shall:
\n\nComponent 2.2. Adaptation and development for TLM to online learning
\n\nUnder this component, the Consultant shall:
\n\nComponent 2.3. Production of video and multimedia content
\n\nThis component aims to produce high-quality video and multimedia materials to support engagement and comprehension in an asynchronous learning environment.
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Scope of work
\n\nUnder this component, the Consultant shall:
\n\nComponent 2.4. Quality assurance, expert review, and validation
\n\nThis component aims to ensure the accuracy, quality, and policy alignment of the online course prior to finalisation.
\n\nScope of work
\n\nUnder this component, the Consultant shall:
\n\nComponent 2.5. Technical preparation, integration, and handover
\n\nThis component aims to ensure the technical readiness of the online course for deployment and use. The learning management system will be designated by the Client at a later stage and will serve as the single platform for course deployment.
\n\nScope of work
\n\nUnder this component, the Consultant shall:
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Component 2.6. Pilot launch and initial implementation support
\n\nThis component aims to support the initial launch and early use of the online course.
\n\nScope of work
\n\nUnder this component, the Consultant shall:
\n\nDraft schedule and main implementation stages
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Milestones \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Key Tasks \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Timeline \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t M0. Inception phase \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Confirmation of implementation approach, recruitment of trainer-experts, detailed workplan, training curriculum, QA Plan, risk management arrangements for Track 1; submission of Inception Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t The Inception Report shall be submitted within 30 calendar days from the contract start date. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Track 1. Training and expert support for trainer candidates and teaching staff of pilot lyceums \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t M1. Training materials developed and validated (Component 1.1) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Development, review, and validation of training materials covering core, role-specific, and trainer-candidates-focused webinar topics \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t June - July 2026 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t M2. Online large-scale webinar series delivered (Component 1.2) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Delivery of live webinars, provision of recordings, and monitoring of participation across target groups \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t August - September 2026 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t M3. Online role-based practical training activities delivered (Component 1.3) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Organisation and delivery of online role-based practical training sessions with joint facilitation by trainer-experts and trainer candidates \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t September 2026 - November 2026 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t M4. Expert-led consultation support implemented (Component 1.4) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Monthly sector-based consultations for teachers and consultations for school leadership \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t December 2026 - July 2027 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Track 2. Development of a scalable online course on the implementation of the State Standard \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t M5. Online course concept and structure approved (Component 2.1) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Conceptual design and structuring of the online course, including core and role-specific sections \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t June - July 2026 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t M6. Course content developed (Component 2.2) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Adaptation and development of TLM for online learning \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t August - October 2026 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t M7. Video and multimedia content produced (Component 2.3) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Production and editing of video and multimedia materials for all course sections \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t October 2026 - November 2026 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t M8. Online course validated (Component 2.4) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Expert review, quality assurance, and validation of course content \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t December 2026 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t M9. Online course integrated and handed over (Component 2.5) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Technical integration, testing, and handover of the online course on the learning platform \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t January 2027 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t M10. Online course piloted and completed (Component 2.6) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Pilot launch, implementation support, and preparation of summary note with recommendations \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t February 2027 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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ІV. Deliverables
\n\nThe Consultant shall be responsible for delivering the outputs and results set out in this section. The deliverables listed below correspond to the activities described under the Scope of Services and shall be provided in accordance with the timelines and requirements agreed with the Client.
\n\nDeliverables
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Deliverable No. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Deliverable title \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Applicable track(s) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Timing \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 Contract price share \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 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Within 30 calendar days from the contract start date \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Report confirming the implementation approach, workplan and timelines, personnel engaged, roles and responsibilities of the Consultant’s team, and the Quality Assurance Plan. The report shall serve as the basis for the commencement of implementation activities under the approved workplan. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Interim Progress Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Track 1 \n\n\t\t\tComponents 1.1–1.3 \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t No later than 2 weeks after completion of component 1.3 according to the Work Schedule \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Report covering progress achieved under Track 1 including implementation status of Components 1.1–1.3, key challenges encountered, mitigation measures applied, and proposed adjustments for the remaining implementation period. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 50% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Track 1 Component 1.4 \n\n\t\t\tTrack 2 Components 2.1-2.6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t No later than one (1) month after completion of Track 1 Component 1.4 and Track 2 Components 2.1–2.6, in accordance with the approved Work Schedule \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Report on implementation of components 1.4, 2.1-2.6 as well as consolidated report summarising all activities implemented under Track 1 and Track 2, achieved outputs, lessons learned, and recommendations. The report shall include an assessment of achieved learning outcomes and identified gaps and, where required, recommendations for refinement of content, methodology, or delivery approach prior to further rollout, subject to the Client’s approval. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 30% \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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Track 1. Training and expert support for trainer candidates and teaching staff of pilot lyceums (June 2026 – July 2027)
\n\nComponent 1.1. Development of training materials (June - July 2026)
\n\nadapted for online delivery and facilitation purposes, and provided in editable formats.
\n\nComponent 1.2. Delivery of webinar-based online training (August- September 2026)
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Component 1.3. Delivery of online role-based practical training activities (September - November 2026)
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Component 1.4. Expert-led consultation support (December 2026 – July 2027)
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Track 2. Development of a scalable online course on the implementation of the State Standard (June 2026 - March 2027)
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Component 2.1. Conceptual design and structuring of the online course (June – July 2026)
\n\nComponent 2.2. Adaptation and development of TLM for online learning (August - October 2026)
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Component 2.3. Production of video and multimedia content (October – November 2026)
\n\nComponent 2.4. Quality assurance, expert review, and validation (December 2026)
\n\nComponent 2.5. Technical preparation, integration, and handover (January 2027)
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Component 2.6. Pilot launch and initial implementation support (February - March 2027)
\n\nV. Work Schedule and Timeline
\n\nThe work schedule is presented to illustrate the sequencing and timing of activities under the Assignment. Given the multi-track structure of the Assignment, the schedule is complemented by a Gantt diagram to support clarity and implementation planning.
\n\nThe timelines are indicative and may partially overlap to ensure continuity and efficiency of implementation.
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| \n\t\t\t Track \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Component \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Key activities \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Timeline (months) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Cross-cutting \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Inception phase \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Inception Report, workplan, QA Plan \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Month 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Track 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Component 1.1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Development of training materials \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Months 1–2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Track 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Component 1.2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Online training (webinars) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Months 3–4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Track 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Component 1.3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Online role-based practical training sessions \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Months 4–6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Track 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Component 1.4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Expert-led support \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Months 7–15 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Track 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Component 2.1–2.2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Adaptation of TLM to online learning \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Months 1–5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Track 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Component 2.3–2.6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Production, pilot launch, handover \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Months 5–9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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An indicative Work Schedule chart is provided in Annex 1.
\n\nVI. Reporting and Monitoring
\n\nFormal Reports
\n\nThe Consultant shall submit the following formal reports, which constitute contractual deliverables subject to review and acceptance by the Client in accordance with the acceptance procedure defined in this Terms of Reference:
\n\nFormal reports shall provide a consolidated overview of progress, outputs, challenges, and results achieved under the assignment and shall serve as the basis for formal assessment of implementation quality and compliance with the requirements of this Terms of Reference.
\n\n\n\n
Progress Reporting
\n\nIn addition to the formal reports, the Consultant shall provide progress updates linked to the achievement of agreed milestones, as defined in the Milestones and Timeline section of this Terms of Reference.
\n\nSuch progress updates are intended solely for monitoring, coordination, and operational communication purposes and shall not replace, duplicate, or amend the Inception Report, Interim Progress Report, or Final Report. Progress updates do not constitute contractual deliverables, are not subject to formal review or acceptance, and do not trigger payment.
\n\nProgress updates shall be submitted upon completion of each milestone and shall include, as applicable:
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Algorithm for Acceptance of Reports
\n\nThe acceptance procedure described below applies exclusively to the formal reports submitted under the assignment, namely the Inception Report, Interim Progress Report, and Final Report. Progress updates provided for monitoring purposes are explicitly excluded from this acceptance procedure.
\n\nFollowing the completion of the relevant activities in accordance with the approved Workplan and Schedule, the Consultant shall prepare and submit: a draft Inception Report - within 30 calendar days from the contract start date, draft Interim Progress Report - within 14 calendar days after completion of Component 1.3 in accordance with the Work Schedule, and draft Final Report - no later than one (1) month after completion of Track 1 Component 1.4 and Track 2 Components 2.1–2.6, in accordance with the approved Work Schedule.
\n\nThe draft report package shall be prepared in electronic format (Word/Excel and PDF) and submitted to the Client via the official email address specified in the Contract.
\n\nThe Client shall review the draft report within 14 calendar days from the date of receipt and shall either provide consolidated comments and suggestions for finalisation or confirm that the implementation of the assignment is satisfactory and in line with the requirements of this Terms of Reference.
\n\nUpon receipt of the Client’s comments, the Consultant shall revise the draft report and submit the revised report within 7 calendar days, together with a comments resolution table indicating how each comment has been addressed or providing justification where a comment has not been incorporated.
\n\nIf 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.
\n\nIf the Client does not provide comments on the draft report within the above-mentioned review period, the draft report shall be deemed accepted, and the Consultant shall submit the final version of the report in electronic PDF format and paper format to the Client for record purposes.
\n\nVII. Payment Terms
\n\nThe Consultant will be paid in three disbursements according to the following schedule:
\n\nPayments shall be made upon submission and Client’s acceptance of the deliverables specified above, and upon submission of an acceptable invoice and a signed Report and Certificate of Acceptance, as follows:
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VIII. Requirements
\n\nThe following minimum requirements (failed/passed) shall be applied to determine the Consultant's qualifications:
\n\n1. Legal status and market experience
\n\n2. Experience in preparing documentation in both Ukrainian and English, including:
\n\n3. Financial stability
\n\n4. Confirmation of qualification.
\n\nA Consultant shall provide:
\n\n(i) Resume[3]
\n\n(ii) certificates (if any)
\n\n(iii) letters of recommendation (if any).
\n\nIX. Personnel
\n\nThe Consultant shall mobilise a team of qualified trainer-experts with demonstrated experience relevant to the scope of this assignment. The composition of the team shall ensure the effective implementation of activities under both Track 1 and Track 2, including content development, training delivery, expert support, and online course production.
\n\nThe Consultant may propose different team compositions depending on whether the two tracks are implemented under a single contract or separate contracts. In all cases, the Consultant shall ensure appropriate coordination among team members and consistency of outputs.
\n\nThe estimated expert inputs required for the assignment, expressed in man-days and man-months, are presented in Annex 2 (Staff Inputs Table). For the purposes of staff input estimation, preparatory work includes, inter alia, the design and adaptation of professional development programmes, the development and adaptation of training materials and online content, the preparation of training agendas and facilitation plans, coordination among experts, and reporting related to the implementation of activities.
\n\nKey personnel
\n\nThe Consultant’s team is expected to include, at a minimum, the following key personnel and profiles.
\n\nFor the purposes of evaluation, a limited number of key experts shall be designated from the Consultant’s team. The qualifications and experience of these key experts will be subject to evaluation.
\n\nIn parallel, the assignment requires the engagement of a broader pool of trainer-experts to support the development and delivery of training activities. The Consultant is expected to engage a broader pool of trainer-experts (approximately thirty (30) in total) including the core group of trainer-experts, to support the development and delivery of training activities across all subject areas and key functional areas of the assignment (including content development, training delivery, and coordination). These trainer-experts shall operate under the methodological and coordination leadership of the designated key experts, who constitute a separate group of senior experts within the Consultant’s team.
\n\nA. Key experts
\n\nThe total number of key experts shall be limited and is expected to range between two (2) and five (5). One designated key expert shall be identified for each main functional area of the assignment. Each key expert shall act as a designated representative of the respective functional area and may be supported by additional trainer-experts within that area.
\n\n1. Team Leader / Senior Education Trainer-Expert (Key Expert)
\n\nThe Team Leader shall be responsible for the overall coordination and quality assurance of the assignment.
\n\nMinimum qualifications and experience:
\n\n2. Senior Trainer-Expert(s) on Specialized Secondary Education (Key Expert)
\n\nSenior Trainer-Experts shall provide subject-matter leadership related to the implementation of the State Standard of Specialized Secondary Education and act as key experts for each target group within the Programme, including teachers, school leaders, and trainer candidates.
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Minimum qualifications and experience:
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3. Lead Instructional Designer / E-learning Expert (Key Expert – Track 2)
\n\nThe Lead Instructional Designer / E-learning Expert shall be responsible for the overall instructional design, quality assurance, and coordination of online course development and multimedia production under Track 2.
\n\n\n\n
Minimum qualifications and experience:
\n\nB. Trainer-experts (Non-Key Experts)
\n\n1. Sector-specific Trainer-Experts (Educational Fields)
\n\nSector-specific Trainer-Experts shall support the development and delivery of content relevant to different educational fields. One designated sector-specific trainer-expert shall be identified as a key expert representing this group for evaluation purposes. These trainer-experts are expected to cover the ten subject areas referenced above.
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Minimum qualifications and experience:
\n\nIndicative number: approximately twenty (20) sector-specific trainer-experts (2 trainer-experts per subject area).
\n\n2. Trainer-Expert(s) on Education Management and School Leadership
\n\nThese trainer-experts shall support activities related to school-level organisation, leadership, and management under the State Standard of Specialized Secondary Education. One trainer-expert on education management and school leadership shall be designated as a key expert for evaluation purposes.
\n\n\n\n
Minimum qualifications and experience:
\n\nNumber: approximately three (3) sector-specific trainer-experts
\n\n3. Trainer(s) / Facilitator(s)
\n\nTrainers shall support the delivery of online webinars and online role-based practical training activities in collaboration with trainer-experts.
\n\nMinimum qualifications and experience:
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4. Online Course Development and Multimedia Team
\n\nFor Track 2, the Consultant shall engage qualified personnel responsible for instructional design and multimedia production, working under the coordination and quality assurance of the designated Lead Instructional Designer / E-learning Expert.
\n\nThis may include:
\n\nThe inputs of the online course development and multimedia team are reflected in the overall staff input calculations and detailed in Annex 2.
\n\nMinimum qualifications and experience:
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C. Monitoring, Coordination, and Administrative Support
\n\nThe Consultant may include additional personnel responsible for coordination, monitoring of participation, and administrative support.
\n\nGeneral requirements
\n\nX. Additional information
\n\nExpected Period of Consultancy:
\n\nThe consultancy will run from June 2026 to August 2027.
\n\nIntellectual property
\n\nAll intellectual property rights in and to any work created under this Contract, including all data, documents, information, copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, or other proprietary rights, shall vest in the Client. The Client shall grant the World Bank an irrevocable, royalty-free, non-exclusive right to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, and further disseminate such works for project-related and public purposes.
\n\nThe Contractor shall not post or publish (electronically or in print) any project-related information without the prior written approval of the Client.
\n\nThe consent of the MoES to engage the proposed trainer-experts must be obtained prior to engagement based on the curriculum vitae provided by the Consultant. Key trainer-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.
\n\nThe Consultant shall select and hire other trainer-experts (if necessary) in accordance with the profiles defined in its Methodology and these Terms of Reference.
\n\nThe Consultant may outsource the organization of events/ activities 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 Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. All arrangements shall be in accordance with the defined project scope, budget and quality requirements.
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Implementation mechanism
\n\nConsultant
\n\nThe 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.
\n\nThe 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
\n\nThe Consultant will report on all aspects of the contract to the Client's authorized representative.
\n\nDuring the project implementation, the Consultant shall take into account the restrictions related to the military crisis, as well as 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.
\n\nClient
\n\nThe 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.
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All communication between the Client and the Consultant shall be in writing in English and/or Ukrainian. Regarding 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.
\n\nThe 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.
\n\nMost of the available information is in Ukrainian. The consultant will organize translation, if necessary, at its own expense.
\n\nAll products, results, reports, materials, etc. developed under the Contract are the property of the Ministry of Education and Science.
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Equipment
\n\nNo 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.
\n\nAnnex 1
\n\nIndicative structure of the training programmes under Track 1
\n\nThe modules, topics, and indicative learning outcomes presented in this table are indicative and non-exhaustive and may be further refined, expanded, or adjusted during the inception and implementation phases, in coordination with and subject to the approval of the Client.
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Each webinar shall have a minimum duration of two (2) hours (1 hour = 60 minutes).
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Programme 1: Professional development programme for pedagogical staff
\n\n(Target groups: teachers; school principals and deputy principals)
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Module \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Learning outcomes (indicative) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t No. of webinars \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Theoretical hours \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Practical component \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Practical hours \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Individual work (hours) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Total hours \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Online component (30 hours, 1 ECTS credit = 16 learning hours + 14 individual work hours) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||||||
| \n\t\t\t Module 1 – Core module (online) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Understanding the principles and structure of the State Standard; applying competency-based approaches; aligning curricula and assessment with expected learning outcomes \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t – \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t – \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 8 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Module 2: Role-specific online module (choose one option) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||||||
| \n\t\t\t Module 2.1 – Role-specific module for teachers (online) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Applying the State Standard at classroom level; designing lessons and assessment aligned with expected learning outcomes \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 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Preparatory applied tasks related to classroom practice \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t – \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Module 2.2 – Role-specific module for school leaders (online) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Applying the State Standard at school level; organising the educational process and leading change \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 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Preparatory applied tasks related to school-level organisation and leadership \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t – \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Online role-based practical component (60 hours, 2ECTS credits = 32 learning hours + 28 individual work hours) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||||||
| \n\t\t\t Module 3: Practical training module (choose one option) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||||||
| \n\t\t\t Module 3.1 – Practical module for teachers ( online) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Applying curricular, instructional and assessment approaches in classroom practice \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t – \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t – \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Classroom-based practice, case analysis \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 32 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 28 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Module 3.2 – Practical module for school leaders (online ) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Applying leadership, strategic management and organisational approaches at school level \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t – \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t – \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Leadership practice, strategic and organisational case work \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 32 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 28 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Total indicative workload \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 90 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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Modules 2.1 and 2.2, as well as Modules 3.1 and 3.2, are alternative role-specific modules. Participants complete only one module from each pair depending on their target group (teachers or school leaders). Total hours shall therefore be calculated per pathway and not as a cumulative sum of all modules.
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Programme 2: Professional development programme for trainer candidates
\n\n(Target groups: trainer candidates for teachers; trainer candidates for school principals and deputy principals)
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| \n\t\t\t Module \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Learning outcomes (indicative) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t No. of webinars \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Theoretical hours \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Practical component \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Practical hours \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Individual work (hours) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Total hours \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Online component (30 hours, 1 ECTS credit = 18 learning hours + 12 individual work hours) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||||||
| \n\t\t\t Module 1 – Core module (online) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Understanding the principles and structure of the State Standard; applying competency-based approaches; aligning curricula and assessment with expected learning outcomes \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 12 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t – \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t – \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 8 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 20 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Module 2: Role-specific online module (choose one option) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||||||
| \n\t\t\t Role-specific module for trainer candidates of teachers (online) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Applying the State Standard at classroom level; designing lessons and assessment aligned with expected learning outcomes \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 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Preparatory applied tasks related to classroom practice \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t – \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 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Role-specific module for trainer candidates of school leaders (online) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Applying the State Standard at school level; organising the educational process and leading change \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 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Preparatory applied tasks related to school-level organisation and leadership \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t – \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 6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t Trainer-specific module (online) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Applying adult learning principles; developing facilitation and moderation skills for training delivery \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 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t - \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t - \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 4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Online role-based practical component (up to 60 hours, 2 ECTS credits = up to 32 learning hours + up to 28 individual work hours, depending on level of engagement)[4] \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||||||
| \n\t\t\t Module 3: Practical training module (choose one option) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|||||||
| \n\t\t\t Practical module for trainer candidates of teachers (observation, co-facilitation and facilitation practice) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Observing and analysing training delivery for teachers; reflecting on facilitation approaches \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t – \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t – \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Participation in small-group sessions (up to 40 participants), including observation, co-facilitation, and facilitation, implemented on a rotational basis. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 32 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 28 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Practical module for trainer candidates of school leaders (observation, co-facilitation and facilitation practice) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Observing and analysing training delivery for school leaders; reflecting on facilitation/moderation approaches \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t – \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t – \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Participation in small-group sessions (up to 40 participants), including observation, co-facilitation, and facilitation, implemented on a rotational basis. \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 32 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 28 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Total indicative workload \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 90 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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Trainer candidates participate in the practical component through a combination of observation, co-facilitation, and facilitation of small-group sessions, based on a rotational model..
\n\nParts of Module 2 and Modules 3, are alternative role-specific modules. Participants complete only one module from each pair depending on their target group (teachers or school leaders). Total hours shall therefore be calculated per pathway and not as a cumulative sum of all modules.
\n\nClear and measurable completion criteria (including attendance, participation in practical sessions, and completion of assigned tasks) shall be defined by the Consultant and agreed with the Client prior to implementation.
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Annex 2
\n\nIndicative Work Schedule
\n\nLegend: ■ = period of implementation
\n\nMonth 1 = June 2026
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| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Track / Component \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t M1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t M2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t M3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t M4 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t M5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t M6 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t M7 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t M8 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t M9 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t M10 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t M11 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t M12 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t M13 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t M14 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t M15 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t D1 \n\n\t\t\t31.07 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t D2 \n\n\t\t\t31.01 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t D3 \n\n\t\t\t31.07 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t D1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Track 1 – Inception phase \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Track 1 – Component 1.1. Development of training materials \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Track 1 – Component 1.2. Online training (webinars) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|
| \n\t\t\t Track 1 – Component 1.3. Online role-based practical training sessions \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|
| \n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t D3 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Track 1 – Component 1.4. Expert-led support \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Track 2 – Components 2.1–2.2. Course design and content development \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|
| \n\t\t\t Track 2 – Components 2.3–2.6. Production, pilot launch, handover \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t ■ \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
Annex 3
\n\nMinimum Staff Inputs Table
\n\n| \n\t\t\t Experts \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Working Man-Days \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t||
| \n\t\t\t Preparatory work and reporting \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Training \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Total \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t|
| \n\t\t\t Track 1 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 255 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 310 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 565 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Team Leader / Senior Education Trainer-Expert (Key expert) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 110 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 115 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Senior Trainer-Experts on Specialized Secondary Education (key experts) \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 40 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 75 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Trainer-Experts on Education Management and School Leadership (pool) \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 55 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 70 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Sector-specific Trainer-Experts (educational domains) (pool) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 85 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 180 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 265 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Trainers / Facilitators (moderation) \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 30 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 40 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Track 2 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Preparatory work and reporting \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Production \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Total \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t Lead Instructional Designer / E-learning Expert (Key Expert –) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 40 \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 50 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Instructional Designer(s) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 45 \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 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Scriptwriter(s) / Content Editor(s) \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 25 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 45 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Video Production Specialist(s) \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 50 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 60 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t Graphic Designer(s) / Multimedia Editor(s) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 0 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 5 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t TOTAL MINIMUM EXPECTED STAFF INPUTS \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 375 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 410 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t 785 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
Online training activities are delivered through joint facilitation by trainer-experts and trainer candidates. The majority of facilitation and group work moderation is embedded within the training inputs of trainer-experts, while trainers/facilitators provide complementary support, as required.
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[1] Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. Provided exclusively by the winner of the first stage upon separate request.
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\n\n[4]The indicated workload represents the maximum expected engagement. The actual number of hours may vary depending on the level of participation in facilitation activities. Only selected trainer candidates will be engaged in facilitation of sessions, while others will focus on observation and reflection tasks.
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| \n\t\t\t Location of Post: \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Monrovia, Liberia \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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The Government of Liberia (GoL) has received financing from the World Bank for the preparation of the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Project - Series of Projects 2 Liberia (WARDIP SOP2-Liberia). This project, which will be implemented at the national level, seeks to facilitate increased broadband access and usage in preparation for regional digital markets integration in West Africa.
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WARDIP SOP2-Liberia is the second phase of the Western Africa Regional Development Integration Program series of projects (DTfA – WARDIP), which builds consensus and momentum around the vision for achieving a Single Digital Market (SDM) in Africa. It is envisioned that the project will lead to an increased secure flow of digital services within and between participating countries in Western Africa. By the end of the SOP, foundations of a SDM in Western Africa in line with the AU SDM are expected to be in place.
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WARDIP SOP2 builds on, and will run parallel to, investments in DTfA/WARDIP SOP1, further extending cross-border and backbone connectivity, data markets and online market environment in additional countries. It aims to increase broadband access and usage in participating countries and to advance the integration of digital markets in Western Africa and is structured to have 5 components.
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Environmental and social risks
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The Project will be prepared and implemented under the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESF) of the WB and the environmental and social (E&S) risk classification is Substantial.
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There are ten Environment and Social Standards (ESS) under the ESF, and the following standards are considered relevant (but not limited to) for this project:
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The proposed environmental risk classification is Substantial. The project is expected to have positive environmental impacts by restoring coastal ecosystems, especially mangroves, to reduce the risk of erosion and flooding, including restoration of abandoned rice paddies and the water system. However, there are also key environmental concerns identified at this stage, including: (i) effects on water quality; (ii) risks associated with the disturbance of marine and other coastal ecosystem biodiversity during construction and operation; (iii) construction waste disposal and e-waste management; (iv) worker occupational health and safety (OHS); (v) air and noise pollution nuisances; (vi) water pollution; and (vii) high energy consumption.
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The interventions will take place in fragile coastal areas, including mangroves that provide vital ecosystem services, and poorly designed or implemented activities could exacerbate erosion downstream. Furthermore, health and safety of workers and communities must be carefully managed. Potential OHS hazards associated with the construction of physical infrastructure include exposure to harmful dusts and fumes, loud noise, manual handling injuries, and stress or fatigue. Nonetheless, most of the anticipated environmental risks are expected to be site-specific, temporary, and manageable through adherence to good construction practices, energy optimization, and sustainable sourcing. The Appraisal Environmental and Social Review Summary (ESRS) and accompanying environmental management instruments will detail the mitigation measures required.
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The proposed social risk classification is Moderate. The project is expected to generate significant benefits for digital and social inclusion by expanding cross-border connectivity, data flows, and access to online services in participating countries. While these benefits are substantial, Component 1 activities may give rise to some social impacts, including: (i) disruption of economic activities and livelihoods due to land acquisition; (ii) impacts on the livelihoods of fishermen caused by the laying of submarine cables; (iii) loss of access to fishing grounds due to construction of the landing station; (iv) impacts on people’s livelihoods along the fisheries value chain; (v) labor and working conditions; and (vi) community health and safety concerns.
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The presence of migrant workers introduces additional risks such as labor-related grievances and the potential for sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment (SEA/SH). Although the digitalization goals are expected to improve productivity and efficiency, limited stakeholder awareness may result in initial resistance. Risks such as social exclusion of vulnerable groups (e.g., people with disabilities, landless persons, youth, and elders), potential child labor, SEA/SH, and disruptions to traditional livelihoods will need to be actively managed.
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In view of this, the GoL, through the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MoPT) is setting up a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) as a starting point to kick start the activities entailed in this project and, as thus, seeks to recruit a highly qualified and motivated Environmental Management Specialist to join the PIU.
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The objective of this assignment is to support the PIU in the effective implementation of environmental risk management measures under the project, in line with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and national environmental regulations. The Environmental Consultant will provide technical guidance on the preparation, review, updating, and monitoring of ESF instruments, coordinate with key stakeholders, support training and capacity building efforts, and ensure environmental compliance throughout the project life cycle. The consultant will also work closely with the Social Development and M&E Specialists to ensure integrated and consistent monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
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The Environmental Management Specialist will be tasked with but not limited to deliver on the following mandate:
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In particular, the Environmental Management Specialist will be responsible for the following:
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The Environmental Management Specialist will be appointed for a period of one (1) year, renewable based on good performance.
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By accepting to take part in the invitation, the Consultant agrees to keep in confidence all information shared by the Liberian government authorities and the World Bank, whether written or oral, concerning the invitation and/or in relation to the government organizations’ business involved in this assignment which is not of public domain. The Consultant also agrees to use it only for the purposes of this activity and for no other reasons and not to disclose any of the said information to any third party.
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\n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t Project ID: P500628 \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t Expression of Interest (EOI) \n\n\t\t\tfor \n\n\t\t\tthe Position of Social Safeguard Specialist \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t The Government of Liberia (GoL) has received financing from the World Bank for the preparation of the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Project - Series of Projects 2 Liberia (WARDIP SOP2-Liberia). This project, which will be implemented at the national level, seeks to facilitate increased broadband access and usage in preparation for regional digital markets integration in West Africa. \n\n\t\t\tWARDIP SOP2 builds on, and will run parallel to, investments in DTfA/WARDIP SOP1, further extending cross-border and backbone connectivity, data markets and online market environment in additional countries. It aims to increase broadband access and usage in participating countries and to advance the integration of digital markets in Western Africa and is structured to have 5 components. \n\n\t\t\t· Component I. Connectivity Market Development and Integration: This component aims to provide infrastructure financing and support for an enhanced enabling environment to develop the regional broadband connectivity market. \n\n\t\t\t· Component II: Data Market Development and Integration: This component aims to build trust in online transactions and strengthen the security and resilience of digital infrastructure and systems, focused on focuses on enabling secure, cross-border data exchange, storage, and processing to support regional access to data-driven services, innovation, and infrastructure. \n\n\t\t\t· Component III. Online Market Development and Integration: This component aims to support the development of a robust regional online market, with a focus on boosting service uptake for an integrated SDM. \n\n\t\t\t· Component IV. Project Management and Implementation Support. This component would provide technical assistance and capacity support for program preparation and implementation. \n\n\t\t\t· Component V. Contingent Emergency Response. The component is included to help participating countries respond swiftly to eligible crises and emergencies, in case of urgent need of assistance or capacity constraints. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t In view of this, the GoL, through the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MoPT) intends to set up a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) as a starting point to kick start the activities entailed in this fund and, as thus, seeks to recruit a highly qualified and motivated Social Safeguard Specialist for the PIU. \n\n\t\t\tThe attention of interested Consultant 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 and August 2018. Setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. \n\n\t\t\tA Consultant will be selected in accordance with Individual Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations \n\n\t\t\tExpressions of interest which must bear the title Social Safeguard Specialist must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by mail, or by e-mail) by 4:00pm GMT beginning August 11, to 28, 2025. \n\n\t\t\tPlease check the Ministry Website at www.mopt.gov.lr, and also as an Annex-A below to this request for expression of interest (reoi) for the Terms of Reference (ToR) and more details for the position. \n\n\t\t\tFurther information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, local time through patrickpayetee9@gmail.com or 0778723535/0886642510. \n\n\t\t\tAddress – For Submission of Expressions of Interest: \n\n\t\t\tHon. Sekou M. Kromah \n\n\t\t\tMinister \n\n\t\t\tMinistry of Posts and Telecommunications, \n\n\t\t\tMcDonald and Carey Streets, \n\n\t\t\tMonrovia, Liberia \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t Attention: Patrick Payetee/Interim Project Procurement Specialist (patrickpayetee9@gmail.com) \n\n\t\t\tWestern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project-Liberia (WARDIP-Liberia) \n\n\t\t\tOnline submission: patrickpayetee9@gmail.com \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t Annex-A \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t Terms of Reference \n\n\t\t\tFor \n\n\t\t\tSocial Development Specialist \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\n\t\t\t The Government of Liberia (GoL) has received financing from the World Bank for the preparation of the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Project - Series of Projects 2 Liberia (WARDIP SOP2-Liberia). This project, which will be implemented at the national level, seeks to facilitate increased broadband access and usage in preparation for regional digital markets integration in West Africa. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t WARDIP SOP2-Liberia is the second phase of the Western Africa Regional Development Integration Program series of projects (DTfA – WARDIP), which builds consensus and momentum around the vision for achieving a Single Digital Market (SDM) in Africa. It is envisioned that the project will lead to an increased secure flow of digital services within and between participating countries in Western Africa. By the end of the SOP, foundations of a SDM in Western Africa in line with the AU SDM are expected to be in place. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t WARDIP SOP2 builds on, and will run parallel to, investments in DTfA/WARDIP SOP1, further extending cross-border and backbone connectivity, data markets and online market environment in additional countries. It aims to increase broadband access and usage in participating countries and to advance the integration of digital markets in Western Africa and is structured to have 5 components. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t Environmental and social risks \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t The Project will be prepared and implemented under the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESF) of the WB and the environmental and social (E&S) risk classification is Substantial. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t There are ten Environment and Social Standards (ESS) under the ESF, and the following standards are considered relevant (but not limited to) for this project: \n\n\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t The proposed environmental risk classification is Substantial. The project is expected to have positive environmental impacts by restoring coastal ecosystems, especially mangroves, to reduce the risk of erosion and flooding, including restoration of abandoned rice paddies and the water system. However, there are also key environmental concerns identified at this stage, including: (i) effects on water quality; (ii) risks associated with the disturbance of marine and other coastal ecosystem biodiversity during construction and operation; (iii) construction waste disposal and e-waste management; (iv) worker occupational health and safety (OHS); (v) air and noise pollution nuisances; (vi) water pollution; and (vii) high energy consumption. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t The interventions will take place in fragile coastal areas, including mangroves that provide vital ecosystem services, and poorly designed or implemented activities could exacerbate erosion downstream. Furthermore, health and safety of workers and communities must be carefully managed. Potential OHS hazards associated with the construction of physical infrastructure include exposure to harmful dusts and fumes, loud noise, manual handling injuries, and stress or fatigue. Nonetheless, most of the anticipated environmental risks are expected to be site-specific, temporary, and manageable through adherence to good construction practices, energy optimization, and sustainable sourcing. The Appraisal Environmental and Social Review Summary (ESRS) and accompanying environmental management instruments will detail the mitigation measures required. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t The proposed social risk classification is Moderate. The project is expected to generate significant benefits for digital and social inclusion by expanding cross-border connectivity, data flows, and access to online services in participating countries. While these benefits are substantial, Component 1 activities may give rise to some social impacts, including: (i) disruption of economic activities and livelihoods due to land acquisition; (ii) impacts on the livelihoods of fishermen caused by the laying of submarine cables; (iii) loss of access to fishing grounds due to construction of the landing station; (iv) impacts on people’s livelihoods along the fisheries value chain; (v) labor and working conditions; and (vi) community health and safety concerns. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t The presence of migrant workers introduces additional risks such as labor-related grievances and the potential for sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment (SEA/SH). Although the digitalization goals are expected to improve productivity and efficiency, limited stakeholder awareness may result in initial resistance. Risks such as social exclusion of vulnerable groups (e.g., people with disabilities, landless persons, youth, and elders), potential child labor, SEA/SH, and disruptions to traditional livelihoods will need to be actively managed. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t In view of this, the GoL, through the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MoPT) is setting up a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) as a starting point to kick start the activities entailed in this project and, as thus, seeks to recruit a highly qualified and motivated Social Development Specialist to join the PIU. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t The objective of this assignment is to support the PIU with the implementation and monitoring of social development and risk mitigation measures under the project, in line with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and national regulations. The Social Development Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the preparation, quality assurance, and compliance of social risk management instruments; overseeing stakeholder engagement and grievance redress mechanisms; supporting the implementation of inclusive community subprojects; and conducting regular monitoring and reporting to strengthen social inclusion and sustainability across the project lifecycle. The Social Development Specialist will report to the PIU Coordinator and will work closely with the Environment Management Specialist, Gender Specialist and Communication Specialist in the PIU. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t The Social Development Specialist will be tasked with but not limited to deliver on the following mandate: \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t In particular, the Social Development Specialist (SDS) will be responsible for the following tasks: \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t Project preparation \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\n\t\t\t By accepting to take part in the invitation, the Consultant agrees to keep in confidence all information shared by the Liberian government authorities and the World Bank, whether written or oral, concerning the invitation and/or in relation to the government organizations’ business involved in this assignment which is not of public domain. The Consultant also agrees to use it only for the purposes of this activity and for no other reasons and not to disclose any of the said information to any third party. \n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\t Republic of Liberia \n\n\t\t\tMinistry of Posts and Telecommunications \n\n\t\t\tWestern African Regional Digital Integration Project – Series of Projects 2 Liberia (WARDIP SOP2-Liberia) \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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Expression of Interest (EOI)
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The Government of Liberia (GoL) has received financing from the World Bank for the preparation of the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Project - Series of Projects 2 Liberia (WARDIP SOP2-Liberia). This project, which will be implemented at the national level, seeks to facilitate increased broadband access and usage in preparation for regional digital markets integration in West Africa.
\n\nWARDIP SOP2 builds on, and will run parallel to, investments in DTfA/WARDIP SOP1, further extending cross-border and backbone connectivity, data markets and online market environment in additional countries. It aims to increase broadband access and usage in participating countries and to advance the integration of digital markets in Western Africa and is structured to have 5 components.
\n\n· Component I. Connectivity Market Development and Integration: This component aims to provide infrastructure financing and support for an enhanced enabling environment to develop the regional broadband connectivity market.
\n\n· Component II: Data Market Development and Integration: This component aims to build trust in online transactions and strengthen the security and resilience of digital infrastructure and systems, focused on focuses on enabling secure, cross-border data exchange, storage, and processing to support regional access to data-driven services, innovation, and infrastructure.
\n\n· Component III. Online Market Development and Integration: This component aims to support the development of a robust regional online market, with a focus on boosting service uptake for an integrated SDM.
\n\n· Component IV. Project Management and Implementation Support. This component would provide technical assistance and capacity support for program preparation and implementation.
\n\n· Component V. Contingent Emergency Response. The component is included to help participating countries respond swiftly to eligible crises and emergencies, in case of urgent need of assistance or capacity constraints.
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In view of this, the GoL, through the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MoPT) intends to set up a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) as a starting point to kick start the activities entailed in this fund and, as thus, seeks to recruit a highly qualified and motivated Environmental Safeguard Specialist for the PIU.
\n\nThe attention of interested Consultant 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 and August 2018. Setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
\n\nA Consultant will be selected in accordance with Individual Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations
\n\nExpressions of interest which must bear the title Environmental Safeguard Specialist must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by mail, or by e-mail) by 4:00pm GMT beginning August 11, to 28, 2025.
\n\nPlease check the Ministry Website at www.mopt.gov.lr and also as an Annex-A below to this request for expression of interest (reoi) for the Terms of Reference (ToR) and more details for the position.
\n\nFurther information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, local time through patrickpayetee9@gmail.com or 0778723535/0886642510.
\n\nAddress – For Submission of Expressions of Interest:
\n\nHon. Sekou M. Kromah
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Attention: Patrick Payetee/Interim Project Procurement Specialist (patrickpayetee9@gmail.com)
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ANNEX-A
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| \n\t\t\t Location of Post: \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Monrovia, Liberia \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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| \n\t\t\t Reporting Line: \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t WARDIP Liberia/PIU through the PIU Coordinator \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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The Government of Liberia (GoL) has received financing from the World Bank for the preparation of the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Project - Series of Projects 2 Liberia (WARDIP SOP2-Liberia). This project, which will be implemented at the national level, seeks to facilitate increased broadband access and usage in preparation for regional digital markets integration in West Africa.
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WARDIP SOP2-Liberia is the second phase of the Western Africa Regional Development Integration Program series of projects (DTfA – WARDIP), which builds consensus and momentum around the vision for achieving a Single Digital Market (SDM) in Africa. It is envisioned that the project will lead to an increased secure flow of digital services within and between participating countries in Western Africa. By the end of the SOP, foundations of a SDM in Western Africa in line with the AU SDM are expected to be in place.
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WARDIP SOP2 builds on, and will run parallel to, investments in DTfA/WARDIP SOP1, further extending cross-border and backbone connectivity, data markets and online market environment in additional countries. It aims to increase broadband access and usage in participating countries and to advance the integration of digital markets in Western Africa and is structured to have 5 components.
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The Project will be prepared and implemented under the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESF) of the WB and the environmental and social (E&S) risk classification is Substantial.
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There are ten Environment and Social Standards (ESS) under the ESF, and the following standards are considered relevant (but not limited to) for this project:
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The proposed environmental risk classification is Substantial. The project is expected to have positive environmental impacts by restoring coastal ecosystems, especially mangroves, to reduce the risk of erosion and flooding, including restoration of abandoned rice paddies and the water system. However, there are also key environmental concerns identified at this stage, including: (i) effects on water quality; (ii) risks associated with the disturbance of marine and other coastal ecosystem biodiversity during construction and operation; (iii) construction waste disposal and e-waste management; (iv) worker occupational health and safety (OHS); (v) air and noise pollution nuisances; (vi) water pollution; and (vii) high energy consumption.
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The interventions will take place in fragile coastal areas, including mangroves that provide vital ecosystem services, and poorly designed or implemented activities could exacerbate erosion downstream. Furthermore, health and safety of workers and communities must be carefully managed. Potential OHS hazards associated with the construction of physical infrastructure include exposure to harmful dusts and fumes, loud noise, manual handling injuries, and stress or fatigue. Nonetheless, most of the anticipated environmental risks are expected to be site-specific, temporary, and manageable through adherence to good construction practices, energy optimization, and sustainable sourcing. The Appraisal Environmental and Social Review Summary (ESRS) and accompanying environmental management instruments will detail the mitigation measures required.
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The proposed social risk classification is Moderate. The project is expected to generate significant benefits for digital and social inclusion by expanding cross-border connectivity, data flows, and access to online services in participating countries. While these benefits are substantial, Component 1 activities may give rise to some social impacts, including: (i) disruption of economic activities and livelihoods due to land acquisition; (ii) impacts on the livelihoods of fishermen caused by the laying of submarine cables; (iii) loss of access to fishing grounds due to construction of the landing station; (iv) impacts on people’s livelihoods along the fisheries value chain; (v) labor and working conditions; and (vi) community health and safety concerns.
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The presence of migrant workers introduces additional risks such as labor-related grievances and the potential for sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment (SEA/SH). Although the digitalization goals are expected to improve productivity and efficiency, limited stakeholder awareness may result in initial resistance. Risks such as social exclusion of vulnerable groups (e.g., people with disabilities, landless persons, youth, and elders), potential child labor, SEA/SH, and disruptions to traditional livelihoods will need to be actively managed.
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In view of this, the GoL, through the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MoPT) is setting up a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) as a starting point to kick start the activities entailed in this project and, as thus, seeks to recruit a highly qualified and motivated Environmental Management Specialist to join the PIU.
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The objective of this assignment is to support the PIU in the effective implementation of environmental risk management measures under the project, in line with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and national environmental regulations. The Environmental Consultant will provide technical guidance on the preparation, review, updating, and monitoring of ESF instruments, coordinate with key stakeholders, support training and capacity building efforts, and ensure environmental compliance throughout the project life cycle. The consultant will also work closely with the Social Development and M&E Specialists to ensure integrated and consistent monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
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The Environmental Management Specialist will be tasked with but not limited to deliver on the following mandate:
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In particular, the Environmental Management Specialist will be responsible for the following:
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Project preparation, Technical Guidance and Coordination
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Environmental and Social Management Procedures
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The Environmental Management Specialist will be appointed for a period of one (1) year, renewable based on good performance.
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By accepting to take part in the invitation, the Consultant agrees to keep in confidence all information shared by the Liberian government authorities and the World Bank, whether written or oral, concerning the invitation and/or in relation to the government organizations’ business involved in this assignment which is not of public domain. The Consultant also agrees to use it only for the purposes of this activity and for no other reasons and not to disclose any of the said information to any third party.
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Specific Procurement Notice (Addendum)
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Invitation for Initial Selection
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Employer: West Africa Regional Digital Integration Program / Republic of Guinea-Bissau
\n\nProject: West Africa Regional Digital Integration Program GW
\n\nContract title: PPP for the Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of the National Fiber-Optic Backbone Network of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau
\n\nCountry: [insert country where ISD is issued]
\n\nGrant No.: IDA P176932 E 2610GW
\n\nISD No: WARDIP-W-002-2025
\n\nIssued on: __February 2026
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1. `The Republic of Guinea-Bissau has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of West Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WADIP) Guinea-Bissau, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract [1]for PPP for the Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of the National Fiber-Optic Backbone Network of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau [2].
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2. The West Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP) Guinea-Bissau intends to initially select Applicants for the PPP for the Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of the National Fiber-Optic Backbone Network of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, WARDIP-W-002-2025, described as follows:
\n\nThe Government of Guinea-Bissau, with World Bank support, is seeking private sector participation to develop a NATIONAL OPTICAL FIBRE BACKBONE that will drive digital transformation, enhance connectivity, and support inclusive economic growth.
\n\nAfter the Request Proposal Selection, the selected investor will be granted an exclusive license for wholesale telecommunications service provision through the national backbone.
\n\nIt is expected that the Request for Proposals will be made in Jun 2026.
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3. Initial Selection will be conducted through the procedures as specified in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Applicants as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
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4. Interested eligible Applicants may obtain further information from the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Program GW; Aníbal Fernando Braima Delgado Balde; Email address : anibaldee@gmail.com Cc: aaronerrachid@outlook.com; severianogomes72@gmail.com.com and inspect the bidding document during office hours 09h00 to 17h00 hours at the address given below: Bairro Penha «Bra», Trás de «Obras de Nino», City : Bissau, Country : Guinea-Bissau. A complete set of Initial Selection documents in English may be purchased by interested Applicants on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of one hundred 100 US$. The method of payment will be:
\n\n4.4. Payment by Bank Transfer
\n\nbidder may make payment by bank transfer to the Project’s designated bank account. The bank account details will be provided upon request or indicated in the Invitation for Bids. Any bank charges related to the transfer shall be borne by the bidder. Proof of payment shall be submitted prior to or at the time of collection of the Bidding Documents.
\n\n4.5. Payment in Cash
\n\nPayment may also be made in cash, during official working hours, at the Project Headquarters.
\n\nUpon payment, an official receipt shall be issued by the Project, which shall serve as proof of purchase of the Bidding Documents.
\n\nThe document will be transmitted to interested bidders by email, subject to the following conditions:
\n\n4.6. Written Request
\n\nThe bidder shall submit a written request by email to the Project’s official email address indicated in the Invitation for Bids, providing:
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\n\nThe bidder shall attach to its request a valid proof of payment of the non-refundable fee for the purchase of the Bidding Documents, in accordance with the payment methods specified in the Invitation for Bids.
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4.8. Transmission of the Bidding Documents
\n\nUpon verification of the payment, the Project shall transmit the Bidding Documents by email, in electronic format (PDF or equivalent), to the email address provided by the bidder.
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4.9. Acknowledgement of Receipt
\n\nThe bidder shall confirm, by return email, the receipt of the Bidding Documents. In the absence of such confirmation, the Project shall not be held responsible for any failure in the receipt of the documents.
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\n\nThe Project shall not be liable for any delays, failures or errors in electronic transmission due to email system limitations, security filters, file size restrictions, or incorrect email addresses provided by the bidder.[3]
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5. Applications for Initial Selection should be submitted in clearly marked envelopes and delivered to the address below 10hr00 GMT on 05 May 2026 . Late applications may be rejected.
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\n\nAníbal Fernando Braima Delgado Balde; coordinator of the WARDIP Guinée-Bissau.
\n\nRue: Bairro Penha de «Bra», Trás de «Obras de Nino»
\n\nCity: Bissau
\n\nCountry: Guinée-Bissau
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\n\nEmail Address: : anibaldee@gmail.com Cc: aaronerrachid@outlook.com; severianogomes72@gmail.com
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\n\n[2] Insert if applicable: “This contract will be jointly financed by [insert name of co-financing agency]. Procurement process will be governed by the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations.”
\n\n[3] The delivery procedure is usually airmail for overseas delivery and surface mail or courier for local delivery. If urgency or security dictates, courier services may be required for overseas delivery. With the agreement of the World Bank, documents may be distributed by e-mail, downloading from authorized web site(s) or electronic procurement system. Initial Selection Document (in Read Only form) should to be posted on the Employer’s web page, if available, for inspection by prospective Applicants.
"},{"id":"OP00438353","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"13-Apr-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-04-19T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"23:45","project_ctry_name":"Pacific 1","project_id":"P168122","project_name":"Statistical Innovation and Capacity Building in the Pacific Islands","bid_reference_no":"FJ-SPC-540869-CS-CQS","bid_description":"Define costed options for sustainable regional IT support of OpenCRVS implementations","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Pacific Community Geosciences Division\nPrivate Mail Bag, GPO\nSuva, Fiji Islands","contact_ctry_name":"New Caledonia","contact_email":"siulaie@spc.int","contact_name":"Siulai Fioana Elisala","contact_organization":"Pacific Community","contact_phone_no":"982255","contact_web_url":"24 Rue du Reverend Pere Franco","submission_date":"2026-04-13T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"\n\n
Noumea, New Caledonia, 14/04/2026
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\n\nREQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
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GRANT NUMBER E633-P3, P168182
\n\nAssignment Title: Options for ongoing IT technical support to Pacific countries using OpenCRVS
\n\nReference No.: FJ-SPC-540869-CS-CQS / EOI26-10083
\n\nThe Pacific Community (www.spc.int) has received financing in the amount of USD 6.0 million equivalent from the World Bank toward the cost of the Statistical Innovation and Capacity Building in the Pacific Islands Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
\n\nSPC now invites eligible Individual Consultants to express their interest in providing consultancy services for the assignment entitled “Options for ongoing IT technical support to Pacific countries using OpenCRVS”. The assignment will support the identification and costing of sustainable options for regional IT technical support to OpenCRVS implementations in Pacific Island Countries and Territories
\n\nThe assignment is expected to start in May 2026 for an anticipated duration of 3 months. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) are available with this Request for Expressions of Interest. Interested consultants should submit information demonstrating their qualifications and relevant experience.
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The evaluation criteria are:
\n\nRelevant professional experience in IT systems support, preferably within government or low‑resource environments
\n\tExperience working in the Pacific Islands or similar regional contexts
\n\tDemonstrated experience with open‑source systems and remote technical support models
\n\tStrong analytical, reporting, and communication skills relevant to the assignment
\n\tKnowledge of systems and processes needed to remotely support electronic systems
\n\tStrong analytical skills and ability to assess, refine, and present options based on a range of inputs
\n\tKnowledge of Open-Source approaches to software delivery
\n\tThe attention of interested consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.13, 3.15, and 3.16 of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (Seventh Edition, September 2025) (“the Regulations”), which set out the World Bank’s policy on Conflict of Interest applicable to consulting services:
\n\nThe World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers – Seventh Edition, September 2025
\n\nFurther information can be obtained at the address below by e-mail.
\n\nExpressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below by e-mail no later than 28/04/2026 by 23:45 Noumea Time (GMT+11).
\n\nAtt: Siulai Fioana Elisala – PacStat Project Manager, Statistics for Development Division, SPC: email: siulaie@spc.int and jeffm@spc.int
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Reference: FJ-SPC-540869-CS-CQS
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OpenCRVS Sustainable IT technical Support Approach (PacStat) Project
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| \n\t\t\t Location \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Remote \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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1.0 Background:
\n\nThe Pacific Community (www.spc.int) has received financing in the amount of USD 6.0 million equivalent from the World Bank toward the cost of the Statistical Innovation and Capacity Building in the Pacific Islands Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
\n\nThe Statistics for Development Division and CRVS
\n\nThe SPC Statistics for Development Division leads the implementation of the Strategic Framework for Pacific Statistics, endorsed by PICT leaders in 2023. The framework promotes a regional approach to strengthening the quality, scope, and coordination of official statistics across the Pacific.
\n\nSPC supports national statistical offices by building capacity to produce reliable demographic, economic, and social data for evidence-based policy and decision making. As a regional technical provider operating across 22 PICTs, SPC plays a key role in adapting international statistical standards to Pacific contexts, particularly for small island developing states with limited resources.
\n\nCivil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) is the system through which a country continuously records all vital events in a person’s life — typically births, deaths, marriages, divorces, and adoptions. Civil registration refers to the legal, administrative process of recording these events. Vital statistics are the data produced from those records, used for planning, monitoring, and policymaking.
\n\nCRVS is important because:
\n\nIt provides people with legal identity
\n\tIt protects rights across the life course.
\n\tIt provides population and health statistics for use by government.
\n\tIt supports accountability and international reporting
\n\tIt underpins digital transformation.
\n\tKey players in a CRVS system are usually health, justice and statistics agencies.
\n\nStatistical Innovation and Capacity Building in the Pacific (PACSTAT) Project
\n\nThe PacStat project is an International Development Association (IDA; https://ida.worldbank.org/) funded project that is to be implemented over the period of June 2020 to February 2027. The overall development objective of PacStat is to improve the quality of welfare data collection and accessibility to comparable welfare data in the Pacific Island Countries.
\n\nThe context for this project is summarized as:
\n\nPICs are characterised by small populations spread across vast areas.
\n\tMore comparable data is needed to understand deprivation between countries as well as identify and monitor regional trends.
\n\tThe Pacific is a region with substantial gender inequality.
\n\tData deprivation in the PICs hinders evidence-based policy design.
\n\tPublic access to data is another challenge facing the region.
\n\tData deprivation hinders the effort to track progress on gender inequality over time and design policies to address it.
\n\tNational Statistics Offices (NSOs) lack funding to meet the costs of data collection in the Pacific.
\n\tLow statistical capacity is a major challenge in addressing data deprivation.
\n\tThere has been some improvement in statistical capacity over time, but results have not been sustained.
\n\tSPC is working with OpenCRVS, a not-for-profit organisation which provides civil registration software in low-resource settings using open-source code provided as a digital public good. It is currently in use in Tonga, Niue, and the Cook Islands with implementation during 2026 planned in Tonga, Tuvalu and Kiribati. This has largely been funded by the Bloomberg Philanthropies Data for Health Initiative.
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2.0 Objective of the assignment
\n\nThe consultant will develop options for ongoing technical support to Pacific countries using OpenCRVS. The consultant will need to engage with OpenCRVS, SPC, and each country to understand how support is currently provided and what will be required in the future.
\n\nThe resulting report will assess the options and define a practical support model, including the technical scope and service levels that future vendors would need to provide. The options are likely to include, but not limited to, a shared vendor model, capacity within the SPC IT Division, or in-country capacity. It will include an assessment of the likely costs, benefits, and risks of each option. For the preferred option/s draft service specifications for use in procurement and future contract or service level agreement will be provided.
\n\n3.0 Scope of Services
\n\nThe consultant will ensure a systematic and comprehensive approach to identifying and assessing options. This will likely include the following stages:
\n\n3.1 Assessment of current situation
\n\nThe consultant will engage with OpenCRVS and those responsible for OpenCRVS instances in the six countries using or about to use OpenCRVS to understand current hosting and support arrangements, including any barriers to provision of remote support.
\n\n3.2 Develop and cost options
\n\nThe consultant will develop options for providing technical support a regional level to any Pacific country wishing to opt-in. These options will include, but not be limited to a shared vendor model, capacity within the SPC IT Division, or developing in-country capacity. Analysis will include pros, cons, risks and cos sot each option.
\n\n3.3 Initial findings discussed with SPC
\n\nThe consultant will present initial findings to SPC for selection of options for further scoping and development of procurrent and implementation support materials, including draft service specifications for use in procurement and future contract or service level agreement.
\n\n3.4 Final report with implementation plan
\n\nA final report, of no more than 10 pages plus annexes, will be presented to SPC and followed with an online discussion with SPC and other key stakeholders on proposed next steps.
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4.0 Expected Outcomes, Deliverables, and Timeline
\n\nThe consultant will be responsible for producing the following outputs during the 3-month assignment:
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| \n\t\t\t 30 May 2026 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Assessment and development of options \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Engagement with OpenCRVS and 6 Pacific countries to develop options and present initial finding to SPC \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
| \n\t\t\t 15 Jul 2026 \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t Final Report \n\t\t\t | \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t The Final Report shall be considered complete only upon formal written acceptance by SPC. SPC may request revisions to ensure the deliverable meets the required standard before final acceptance and release of the final payment. \n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t | \n\t\t
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5.0 Duration of the Assignment and Estimated Expert-Time Input
\n\nThe Consultant will be engaged for 3 months. The envisaged start date for the consultancy is at the earliest opportunity and no later than 15 May 2026, and the engagement will be with flexible remote work. No travel is required.
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6.0 Reporting Requirements
\n\nThe consultant will report to the Programme Manager CRVS.
\n\nProgress Reporting
\n\tProvide fortnightly progress updates via email or virtual meetings summarizing activities completed, challenges encountered, and upcoming tasks.
\n\tHighlight any operational or technical issues requiring guidance or approval.
\n\tInitial findings
\n\tProvide initial findings to enable selection of preferred option/s in a short written form (email or report) for discussion in online meeting with SPC.
\n\tFinal Reporting
\n\tSubmit a Final Report with implementation plan by 15 July 2026
\n\tThe Final Report shall be considered complete only upon formal written acceptance by SPC. SPC may request revisions to ensure the deliverable meets the required standard before final acceptance and release of the final payment.
\n\tAll reports and deliverables must be submitted in English. Deliverables are to be formatted appropriately for internal use by SPC as well as for dissemination among relevant national and regional stakeholders. The consultant may be required to present key outputs during workshops or virtual meetings with SPC and national statistical office teams. Participation in additional briefings or ad hoc meetings may also be requested by SPC
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7.0 Working Arrangements
\n\nThe consultant will collaborate closely with the SPC Programme Manager CRVS and other relevant stakeholders throughout the assignment. The client will ensure that the consultant has access to necessary data, resources, and personnel to support the successful completion of all responsibilities.
\n\nAll activities will be conducted according to the mutually agreed number of workdays and specific deliverables, as established in consultation with SPC. This consultancy is a fully remote assignment and does not require any travel. All engagement with SPC, OpenCRVS, and participating countries will be conducted through virtual meetings, email, and other remote collaboration tools. The consultant is expected to carry out assigned duties with diligence and effectiveness, consistently meeting the highest acceptable standards.
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8.0 Selection Criteria – Experience and Skills
\n\nThis assignment will be procured using Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) in accordance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers.
\n\nThe consultant will be selected based on a comparison of qualifications and experience as demonstrated in the submitted CV, including:
\n\nRelevant professional experience in IT systems support, preferably within government or low‑resource environments
\n\tExperience working in the Pacific Islands or similar regional contexts
\n\tDemonstrated experience with open‑source systems and remote technical support models
\n\tStrong analytical, reporting, and communication skills relevant to the assignment
\n\tTechnical Skills:
\n\tKnowledge of systems and processes needed to remotely support electronic systems
\n\tStrong analytical skills and ability to assess, refine, and present options based on a range of inputs
\n\tKnowledge of Open-Source approaches to software delivery
\n\tPlease use the cv template below to complete details of proposed consultant.
\n\nAttention is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
\n\n9.0 Evaluation Criteria
\n\nIn accordance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers for Individual Consultant Selection, expressions of interest will be evaluated to identify the best qualified individual consultant based on:
\n\nRelevant professional experience
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TEMPLATE FOR CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
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Education: {List college/university or other specialized education, giving names of educational institutions, dates attended, degree(s)/diploma(s) obtained}
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\n\nEmployment record relevant to the assignment: Starting with present position, list in reverse order. Please provide dates, name of employing organization, titles of positions held, types of activities performed and location of the assignment, and contact information of previous clients and employing organization(s) who can be contacted for references. Past employment that is not relevant to the assignment does not need to be included.
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\n\nI, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes myself, my qualifications, and my experience, and I am available, as and when necessary, to undertake the assignment in case of an award. I understand that any misstatement or misrepresentation described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal by the SPC-SDD, and/or sanctions by the Bank.
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
\n\n(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)
\n\nCOUNTRY: Seychelles
\n\nNAME OF PROJECT: The Seychelles Solid Waste Management Project
\n\nLoan No: 9677-SC
\n\nProject ID: P181243
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Assignment Title: Communication Support for the Solid Waste Management Project
\n\nReference No: SC-PDCS-545110-CS-INDV
\n\nThe Ministry of Environment, Climate, Energy & Natural Resources has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Seychelles Solid Waste Management Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
\n\nThe Ministry is now seeking a suitable consultant to carry out the assignment “Communication Support for the Solid Waste Management Project.”
\n\nThe objective of this assignment is to support the PIU, LWMA and MECENR in improving communication for the Seychelles Solid Waste Management Project (SWMP).
\n\nSpecifically, the assignment aims to:
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The consultant will support the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), LWMA, and MECENR in strengthening communication, information disclosure, and stakeholder engagement for the Seychelles Solid Waste Management Project (SWMP). The assignment includes developing targeted communication materials, supporting GRM sensitization, and raising awareness on key project systems.
\n\nTask 1: Inception Report (Work Plan, Timeline, and Methodology)
\n\nThe consultant shall prepare an Inception Report outlining:
\n\nDeliverable: Inception Report approved by the PIU.
\n\nTask 2: Sensitization and communication of the GRM
\n\nUnder the guidance of the Environmental and Social Expert (ESE), the consultant will develop and implement a GRM communication and sensitization package to ensure stakeholders understand the mechanism, know how to access it, and are encouraged to use it appropriately. The package should:
\n\nDeliverable: A finalized GRM communication package, including all materials listed above, accompanied by an approved dissemination plan and monitoring framework
\n\nTask 3: Preparation and Dissemination of Other Project Communication Materials
\n\nThe consultant will design, produce, and disseminate communication materials to support broader SWMP messaging and public awareness. This includes managing stakeholder expectations regarding upcoming activities, short‑term impacts (e.g., noise, odour, construction disruptions), and long‑term project benefits. Specifically, the consultant will:
\n\nDeliverable: A complete set of finalized communication materials, including printed items, videos, digital content, and other media ready for dissemination.
\n\nDELIVERABLES AND TIMETABLE
\n\nThe consultancy is expected to be completed over a period of 9 months from the date of contract signing. During this period, the consultant shall deliver a series of high-quality outputs aligned with the objectives and scope of work defined in this TOR. Each deliverable must be submitted in draft form for client review, with the final version incorporating all feedback received.
\n\nNote:
\n\nQUALIFICATIONS:
\n\nRequired Qualifications
\n\nSkills and Competencies
\n\nThe detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website https://macce.gov.sc and /https://www.worldbank.org/procurement Or can be obtained via email sandra.ibrahim@env.gov.sc copy to WBprojectcoordinator@env.gov.sc and cpc@env.gov.sc
\n\nTo the attention of the below:
\n\nThe Procurement Consultant: Mrs. Sandra Ibrahim and
\n\ncopy to the Chief Program Coordinator Mrs. Cindy Clair &
\n\nProject Coordinator Mrs Thessia Labonte
\n\nMinistry of Environment, Climate, Energy & Natural Resources
\n\n1st Floor, House of Francis, Ile du Port
\n\nP.O. Box 445 Victoria, Mahe, Republic of Seychelles
\n\nTel. No. (248) 2816394
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The Program Development and Coordination Section (PDCS) within the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Energy & Natural Resources now invites eligible consulting individual consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Individuals should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
\n\nThe 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. www.worldbank.org/procurement
\n\nA Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
\n\nFurther information can be obtained as per particulars below during office hours.
\n\nExpressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by email,) by 30TH April 2026, 4pm Seychelles time .
\n\nThe Procurement Consultant: Mrs. Sandra Ibrahim and
\n\ncopy to the Chief Program Coordinator Mrs. Cindy Clair &
\n\nProject Coordinator Mrs Thessia Labonte
\n\nMinistry of Environment, Climate, Energy & Natural Resources
\n\n1st Floor, House of Francis, Ile du Port
\n\nP.O. Box 445 Victoria, Mahe, Republic of Seychelles
\n\nTel. No. (248) 2816394
\n\nsandra.ibrahim@env.gov.sc / cpc@env.gov.sc / WBprojectcoordinator@env.gov.sc
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