{"rows":20,"os":"0","page":"1","total":"4914","procnotices":[{"id":"OP00468620","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"14-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-10-19T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"12:00","project_ctry_name":"Jordan","project_id":"P176619","project_name":"Jordan Water Sector Efficiency Project","bid_reference_no":"JO-JVA-064-CS-QCBS","bid_description":"Consultancy Services for Dam Safety Archiving, Information Management and Decision Support System","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"QCBS","procurement_method_name":"Quality And Cost-Based Selection","contact_address":"Amman","contact_ctry_name":"Jordan","contact_email":"haya_alghzawi@mwi.gov.jo","contact_name":"Haya Al Ghzawi","contact_organization":"Jordan Valley Authority","contact_phone_no":"+962780072222","submission_date":"2026-09-14T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES/FIRMS SELECTION)

 HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN

JORDAN WATER SECTOR EFFICIENCY PROGRAM

IBRD Loan No. 9560-JO, CFF TF No. TF0C1892, AFD No. CJO 1141 01P

 Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Dam Safety Archiving, Information Management and Decision Support System

Reference No.: JO-JVA-064-CS-QCBS

 

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Ministry of Water and Irrigation, has received financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank), the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and Global Concessional Financing Facility (GCFF) in the amount of US$ 300,000,000 toward the cost of the Jordan Water Sector Efficiency Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for consulting services to be procured under this project.

The consulting services (“the Services”) is to design, develop and operationalize an archiving, information management and decision support system for dam safety that can encompass the full lifecycle of dams in the portfolio. This includes the following main tasks:

  1. Inception Phase
  2. Current State Analysis
  3. Employer’s Requirements Definition
  4. Data and Information Management System
  5. Asset Management System
  6. Decision Support System
  7. Preparation of Bidding documents and Completion.

 

The Detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website:

https://www.mwi.gov.jo/Ar/Tenders

The Jordan Valley Authority (JVA) 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.

A consulting firm is allowed to submit the expression of interest alone if it considers itself to be fully qualified on its own for the assignment, as it is not mandatory for consultants to associate with any other firm(s), whether foreign or local. Alternatively.

 If consultants themselves choose to associate to enhance their qualifications and capability for the assignment, then such associations may either be as a Joint Venture (i.e. all members of the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract if selected) and/or Sub-consultants (i.e. the Consultant will be responsible, including for the services of the sub-consultant).

 In case of an association, the Consultants must explain in the EOI submission (a) the rationale for forming the association and (b) the anticipated role and relevant qualifications of each member of the association and/or of each sub-consultant for carrying out the assignment, to justify the proposed inclusion of the association members and/or sub-consultants in the association. Failure to provide the above explanation in the Expression of Interest may risk the association not being shortlisted for the assignment.  Please note that in the evaluation of EOIs of associations for shortlisting purposes, only the qualifications of the association members will be taken into account whereas the qualifications of proposed sub-consultants will not be considered.

The Applicant’s attention is drawn to the following:

National consulting engineering firms shall satisfy the requirements as defined in this request for Expression of Interest and the ToR and classified as First Grade (1) in the field of Water and Wastewater as per the Government Tender Directorate (GTD) classification system;

The shortlisting criteria are as follows, in which specific experience of the Consultant relevant to the assignment will be considered of paramount importance:

  1. General Experience of the Consultant (as a firm) in providing consultant services (The firm’s core business and general experience, years in business, and overall competencies in relevance to this assignment)
  2. Specific Experience of the Consultant (as a firm) relevant to the assignment in providing similar services under contracts of comparable size (Description of similar assignments, and in similar conditions. The similar assignments will be considered only if they include a comprehensive dam safety assessment and sediment management, in the past 15 years.

 

Consultant Brochures may also be included in the EOI. To demonstrate their qualifications and experience in meeting the above shortlisting/selection criteria, Consultants are requested to submit, at a minimum, the supporting documentation listed below.  A consultant firm can only use its own qualifications and experience and not of its parent, sister or subsidiary companies or its employees. 

  1. The firm's incorporation/trade/registration documents issued by the concerned government authority of the country of the firm.
  2. The firm’s company brochures including the core areas of business; and
  3. Completed Form-1 (attached to this Request for Expression of Interest) to provide information of similar contracts. This should include the name and reference number of the contract, brief description of the scope of work, contract amount, period of the contract, name of the client and country of assignment, and role of the Consultant in the contract.  Copies of completion certificates/references of Clients of completed contracts are not required to be submitted with the EoI. In the subsequent stage at the time of submission of proposals, the Client may request the shortlisted consultants to submit such supporting completion certificates.

It is preferable to limit the EoI to a maximum of 30 pages.

Kindly note that at this shortlisting stage: Technical and Financial proposals are not requested. Key Experts, if proposed for the assignment, will not be evaluated. Request for clarifications on the EOI shall not be replied to.

The shortlist will contain a maximum of (8) Eight firms.

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 (QCBS) described in the “World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, dated November 2020" and to be specifically set out in the Request for Proposals.

Further information can be obtained in writing through the email address below at the address below during office hours (8:30 am to 4:00 pm Jordan Time).

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form only by email to the email provided below by October, 19, 2026, 12 pm Jordan time.

"},{"id":"OP00465393","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"14-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-09-21T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"07:00","project_ctry_name":"Pacific 1","project_id":"P502591","project_name":"Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project","bid_reference_no":"FJ-PIFS-567204-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Kiribati - Project Country Coordinator","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Ratu Sukuna Road, Suva, Fiji.","contact_ctry_name":"Fiji","contact_email":"ajayj@forumsec.org","contact_name":"Ajay Jagannath","contact_organization":"Pacific Island Forum Secretariat","contact_phone_no":"679-3312600","contact_web_url":"www.forumsec.org","submission_date":"2026-09-14T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"

Project Name

Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project

Project Number

P502591

https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P502591

Activity and Reference Number (STEP)

Project Country Co-ordinator - Kiribati FJ-PIFS-567204-CS-INDV

Implementing Agency Names

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat

Country

FIJI

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and seven Pacific Island member countries (Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu) have received financing (grants and credits) from the World Bank Group’s International Development Association (IDA) towards the Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project (the Project) and will apply part of these proceeds to the contract below for Consulting Services.

PIFS is seeking a qualified and experienced Project Country Coordinator (CC) to provide incountry coordination support for the implementation of the Project in Kiribati. The Coordinator will assist with the management and delivery of countryspecific project activities, working closely with the Ministry of Finance’s designated Country Focal Point (CFP), the Project Management Unit (PMU) in Suva, and other stakeholders.

This is a parttime individual consultant assignment for up to 144 days per year (maximum 20 days per month), initially contracted for two years with performancebased extensions every two years thereafter until 2030.

Scope of Services

Under the overall direction of the PMU Project Coordinator, the Country Coordinator shall undertake the following activities:

Mandatory Criteria

Education

Experience

Evaluation Criteria

Applicants passing the mandatory criteria requirements will be assigned points on the following evaluated criteria:

Criteria

Points

Strong background or experience in the financial/banking sector in either the public or private sector

30

Demonstrable experience in organizational and administrative duties in liaising with highlevel stakeholders

30

Experience working in Pacific Island Countries or small island developing countries

20

High degree of computer literacy, and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Internet

20

Language Requirement: Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required.

 

PIFS, on behalf of the participating member countries, now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach curriculum vitae and a cover letter with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.).

Firms’ staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment and, under such situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process.

The attention of interested Consultants (including firms) is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated February 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the individual consultant selection method set out in the World Bank Consultant Guidelines

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached below and provides details of the scope of the services required along with specific deliverables expected. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09.00 to 17.00 hrs Fiji Time.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) no later than Monday, September 21, 2026, 17:00 hrs (Fiji Time)

Address for Enquiries and Submission of EOIs

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat

Attn: Ajay Jagannath, Project Coordinator

Private Mail Bag, Suva

PO Box 856, Suva, Fiji.

Tel: 679-3312600

E-mail: cbrprocurement@forumsec.org  

 

 

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

TERMS OF REFERENCE

CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION

PROJECT COUNTRY COORDINATOR

KIRIBATI

  1. Project Overview

Project Overview 

Project Name

PACIFIC STRENGTHENING CORRESPONDENT BANKING RELATIONSHIPS PROJECT

Activity Reference Number (STEP)

FJ-PIFS-567204-CS-INDV

Position Title

PROJECT COUNTRY CO-ORDINATOR (CC)

KIRIBATI

Location of role

The position will be based in his/her home country.

Eligibility

Must have the legal right to live and work in Kiribati

Implementing Agency on behalf of participating countries

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS)

https://forumsec.org/

Duration of Assignment

This is a part-time work assignment, in line with the project timeline; A contract (part-time with a total of 144 days in and year and a maximum of 20 days per month) will initially be signed for two years with a performance based extension every two years thereafter, until 2030. The CC’s services shall be subject to an annual performance evaluation based on performance indicators specified in the Terms of Reference below. Performance evaluation shall be the basis for the extension or termination of the services. The selected CC is expected to work in his/her home country and will be supported by the PMU based in Suva, Fiji.

Agency Description

The Pacific Islands Forum was established to bring together the region to address pressing issues and challenges, and foster collaboration and cooperation in the pursuit of shared goals. PIF’s mandate is to strengthen cooperation and integration in the Pacific region through the pooling of regional governance, resources and the alignment of policies, furthering Forum members shared goals of economic growth, sustainable development, good governance and security. Founded in 1971, it comprises 18 members: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.  The PIFS is a vital platform for Leaders to convene, engage in discussions and agree on policies that will benefit the people of the region.

Participating Countries

The Pacific Island Countries (PICs) participating in the regional project comprise Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu

Overall Project Objective

The Project development Objective is to enable continuous access to correspondent banking services in the participating Pacific Island Countries

Project Length

August 2024 to September 30 2030

2. Project Background

The Pacific Island Forum Secretariat (PIFS) is expecting to receive financing from the World Bank (WB) Group’s International Development Association (IDA) for a proposed project to enable continuous access to correspondent banking services in Pacific Island Countries (PICs).  The PICs covered by the proposed regional project (Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu) include diverse island economies facing similar correspondent banking relationship challenges.

PICs range in size and topography – from small island states such as Samoa, with two principal inhabited volcanic islands, to large archipelagos such as the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), with 29 atolls spread over 2 million km2 of ocean. Population sizes vary from 11,300 people in Tuvalu to 930,000 people in Fiji.

The economic landscape of PICs is equally diverse, marked by different growth drivers, poverty rates, and growth trajectories. The average GDP growth across PICs decelerated to 3.5 percent in 2023 after a historically high of 7.9 percent in 2022, in a rebound from the COVID-19 crisis. However, medium-term growth prospects have worsened, with output growth expected to be significantly below the pre-pandemic trend of 4.7 percent between 2014 & 2019. Given low growth and limited employment opportunities in the island economies, labor migration to neighboring countries and the resulting remittances are critical drivers of living standards.

The United States, New Zealand, and Australia account for 94 percent of the Pacific diaspora. Trade and tourism are vital for many PICs, providing revenue and employment opportunities. Remittances, equivalent to more than 40 percent of GDP in some PICs, are a buffer against income shocks and an important source of finance for essential household consumption and human capital investment.

Financial systems in PICs are characterized by low levels of financial access and an uneven development of national payment systems. Both domestically owned and multinational commercial banks dominate the financial sector in all PICs.  In several PICs, much of the population lacks access to basic transaction accounts, limiting households and businesses’ ability to send and receive payments, save, invest, and respond to climatic and economic shocks. The financial market infrastructure is underdeveloped, in part due to limited competition and the lack of economies of scale. The level of national payment system development is uneven across PICs, and regional efforts to improve the efficiency of cross-border payments are limited in scale and scope.

PICs are uniquely vulnerable to the withdrawal of the correspondent banking relationships (CBR) that underpin international trade, tourism, remittances, and humanitarian financial flows. Correspondent banking is an arrangement under which one bank (correspondent) holds deposits owned by other banks (respondents) and provides payment and other services to those respondent banks. CBRs are an essential feature of the global payment system – they enable individuals, businesses, and governments to make and receive cross-border payment services related to remittances, e-commerce, trade, and official sector flows. The cross-border transactions enabled in PICs are in various currencies, primarily the US dollar, Euro, and Australian dollar.

The withdrawal of CBRs, a well-documented global phenomenon affecting many emerging markets and developing economies, has adverse consequences and negative externalities for Pacific Islanders, including seasonal laborers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and vulnerable populations. Based on publicly available data, the number of active correspondents for Pacific banks has declined significantly since 2011 to levels that put the Pacific financial system overall at risk.

In order to mitigate the issues identified above, the WB will provide funding to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) to implement the proposed “Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project”.  The Pacific Islands Forum was established to bring together the region to address pressing issues and challenges and foster collaboration and cooperation in pursuing shared goals. PIF’s mandate is to strengthen cooperation and integration in the Pacific region through the pooling of regional governance, resources, and the alignment of policies, furthering Forum members' shared goals of economic growth, sustainable development, good governance, and security. Founded in 1971, it comprises 18 members: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.    The PIFS is a vital platform for Leaders to convene, engage in discussions, and agree on policies that will benefit the people of the region.

The project will have two components: (1) Temporary correspondent banking services and (2) Enabling environment and regulatory harmonization.  The proposed project will be implemented by a Project Management Unit (PMU) within the PIFS with strategic project oversight provided by a Project Steering Committee (PSC) comprised of representatives of participating Pacific Finance Ministers. While the PMU will be responsible for day-to-day project activities, it will need to ensure close collaboration and coordination with participating Ministries of Finance, which will oversee project activities and approve work plans through the PSC.

Comprising of Secretaries of Finance or other officials from the participating PICs finance ministries and the PIFS Director (Programs and Initiative), the PSC will meet on a quarterly basis and be responsible for the approval of key project activities as needed. The PSC will report to Pacific Finance Ministers annually at the Forum Economic Minister Meeting (FEMM) to ensure that strategic guidance and orientation are provided over the project activities. At the technical level, each participating PIC will be required to nominate a competent   government official as a Country Focal Point (CFP) responsible for project coordination at the national level, who will be designated as the point of contact with the PMU and the WB team.

The competent government official in each PIC will be complemented by a country coordinator (CC) based in-country, recruited through the PMU, and responsible for coordinating service delivery at the individual country level.

The PIFS is now seeking qualified and competent national consultants from each member country to be the country coordinator (CC) for the PMU and based in the respective participating Pacific Island countries (PICs).  The required positions are expected to be selected by the PIFS in accordance with the WB’s ‘Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) Borrowers’ (Procurement Regulations), Seventh edition, September 2025, and as amended over time.

3. Objective of the Position

The main objective of the CC would be to provide on the ground support to the PMU in managing and coordinating the full range of project, country specific activities. The CC will be funded by the project (through the PMU) and report to the PIFS/ PMU Coordinator.  In addition, he/she will work closely with the specific Country Focal Point (CFP), a government official appointed by the MOF of that particular PIC.

 

 

4. Scope of Services

The CC will be required to adopt a flexible approach to coordinate and facilitate the required country specific project activities and report on tangible outcomes in terms of project implementation progress. The CC will be required to work in a pro-active manner, and to help ensure effective implementation of activities and delivery of outputs in a timely manner.

The selected CC will undertake the following services:

  1. Liaising with PICs Ministry of Finance’s CFP and Central Bank on country specific project related activities, including follow up on the Project Steering Committee (PSC) meetings and preparing meeting minutes as required;
  2. Work in close coordination with the CFP in developing the annual country specific activities, budgets to be submitted to the PIFS/PMU;
  3. Follow up closely on all country specific procurement activities to ensure that there are no delays in the selection process;
  4. In coordination with the CFP, identifying problems/impediments promptly as they arise during project implementation and take timely remedial actions;
  5. Monitoring, with assistance of the PMU M&E specialist, the progress of the country specific project activities and its results indicators;
  6. Follow up closely on all country specific financial management activities to ensure that there are no delays in the payment process;
  7. Follow up closely on the country specific activities and report to the CFP and the PMU Project Coordinator;
  8. Work closely with the CFP and review reports/outputs prepared by selected consultants and provide inputs to the CFP as required;
  9. Prepare the required documentation for the payment of outputs prepared by the selected consultants, obtain CFP approval and submit documents to the PMU for payment;
  10. Work closely with the CFP in preparing annual reports on country specific activities to be submitted to the MOF and PIFS; and
  11. Any other activities as requested by the CFP or the PMU Project Coordinator.

 

5. Reporting Obligations

The CC will attend scheduled virtual meetings with the PMU and provide weekly reports on work done.

6. Institutional Arrangements

This is a part-time work assignment, with the Consultant expected to be based in in their home country. The Consultant will be supported by the PIFS PMU based in Suva, Fiji but will work closely with and report to the country focal person in the first instance. The CC is expected to show flexibility in working arrangements as time inputs will fluctuate based on country requirements. The work will be part-time, averaging approximately 12 days per month (with a total of 144 days in and year and a maximum of 20 days per month) for the next six years. A contract will initially be signed for two years with a performance-based extension every two years thereafter. Performance evaluation shall be the basis for the extension or termination of the services. Facilities such as office space, intercom telephone facilities, personal computers, printing facilities, Internet access and stationery shall be the responsibility of the Country Coordinator.

 

7. Performance Indicators

The following performance indicators shall be used for performance assessment:

  1. Positive progress and good performance of the entrusted project activities, as per the TOR;
  2. Ensuring that WB processes and procedures are complied with in all activities and in accordance with the POM;
  3. Provide and maintain strategic engagement, networking and collaboration with key stakeholders;
  4. Ensure the utilization and management of project funds are in compliance with the Financing Agreement;
  5. Ensure the collection of all data required to track project progress;
  6. Ensure the project monitoring and reporting timeline is adhered to;
  7. Prepare and compile periodic semi-annual and annual reports on project activities
  8. Compile proposed annual workplan for the following year with budget and procurement plan;
  9. Positive evaluation of performance by the PIFS and the WB team;
  10. Effective management of other experts engaged by the PMU; and
  11. Support in implementing any capacity building agendas related to the Project as required.

 

8. Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest

The CC undertakes to comply with PIF’s and WB’s policies and rules with regard to anti-corruption and prevention of fraudulent practices, conflict of interest and confidentiality. The CC shall maintain confidentiality on all sensitive information obtained during the assignment and shall not publish wholly or in part the findings or such information, without prior written consent by the PIF. Any draft reports and other documents produced by the consultant will be discussed and cleared with the PIF and the WB before their final issue. A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) will be signed between the PIFS and the selected candidate to be attached to the contract.

 

9. Evaluation Requirements

This section details the basis upon which selection of the successful candidate will be based.

Mandatory Criteria – These criteria must be met in order to be considered for this contract.

Mandatory Criteria

Description

Evaluation

Education

A bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, management, business administration, or a related field

Pass or Fail

Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in international development, financial sector, and/or project management, including previous experience working with projects funded by multilateral development banks.

Pass or Fail

Scoring Criteria – These criteria are requirements or qualities that are not mandatory but would be considered beneficial if they are met and will be assigned scores during evaluation.  Applicants must detail, in (their) CVs previous positions which support the criteria requirement on experience. Supporting documentation should be provided where necessary.

Criteria

Evaluated Criteria

Points

1

A strong background or experience in the financial/banking sector in either the public or private sector would be desirable;

30

2

Demonstrable experience in organizational and administrative duties in liaising with high level stakeholders

30

3

Experience working in Pacific Islands Countries or small island developing countries would be an advantage;

20

4

High degree of computer literacy, and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Package (Excel, Word, and Power Point) and Internet; and

20

Language: Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required

 

10. Selection Process

Selection will follow the Selection of an Individual Consultant, World Bank Procurement Regulations Seventh Edition, September 2025.

Applicants will be assessed on their Resume as submitted and any supporting documentation.

Applicants who do not pass Mandatory criteria requirement will not be evaluated further.

Applicants passing mandatory criteria requirements will be assigned points on presented scoring criteria. 

The Evaluation committee reserves the right to interview any candidates.

A minimum of two professional references should be provided. 

The Project values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, racial equity, gender, and disability inclusion and strongly encourages people from culturally and diverse communities to apply for this position.

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

Technical supervision for the Civil Works under “Construction of a museum near the Dvin archaeological site” & “Restoration, conservation, landscaping, and visitor infrastructure improvement works at the Dvin archaeological site”

TRIP-CQS-TS-01

1. PROJECT BACKGROUND

The Tourism and Regional Infrastructure Project (TRIP) aim to boost Armenia's tourism potential through targeted infrastructure and soft investments in several regions. It will support seven of the twenty identified tourism clusters, focusing on wine, wellness, adventure, culture, education, and ecotourism across Ararat, Vayots Dzor, Shirak, Tavush, and Syunik regions. The project will improve connectivity to these clusters and enhance tourism site infrastructure. It also seeks to elevate Armenia’s natural assets and human resources, improving business and professional skills in nearby communities to maximize the job creation. Additionally, TRIP aligns with the World Bank’s approach to attracting private investment in these tourism clusters.

Infrastructure investment component of TRIP include construction of new public buildings including museum buildings, restoration and preservation of historical monuments, urban regeneration of old towns and villages, including restoration of building facades, public spaces, museums, roads and enhancement of cultural and natural heritage sites, including access and presentation.

Overall management and coordination of implementation and supervision of Project will be executed by the Armenian Territorial Development Fund (CLIENT).

The present terms of reference describe consulting services for supervision of civil works under TRIP sought by the CLIENT.

The consulting services ("the Services") include daily supervision of the civil works. The civil works contracts to be supervised will include a variety of works, such as construction of new and restoration of existing buildings and cultural heritage monuments/sights, touristic infrastructure, as well as municipal water/wastewater systems, lighting, local roads and utility services.

2. OBJECTIVES

The purpose of construction supervision is to execute technical supervision over the civil works to ensure high quality of the civil works, adherence to the terms of work execution provided for in the construction contracts in compliance with the detailed design and specification requirements, to ensure the reliability, long-term sustainability and efficient operation of the civil works.

The main objective of the assignment is the daily supervision of the  construction or/and rehabilitation works, as the Technical Supervision Consultant (Consultant) on behalf of the CLIENT in accordance with the provisions of the signed contracts between CLIENT and Contractors in order to ensure the following:

a) High quality of construction in adherence to the valid standards, regulations and laws of Armenia and international standards and best practices; 

b) Adherence to the requirements of valid design (draft, detailed), specifications and performance standards by implementation of the provisions of the technical specifications and other provisions of the works contracts;

c) Adherence to the national environmental, social and labor legislation and regulations, and the World Bank’s ESF, and relevant Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs) applicable to TRIP,  as well as the site-specific Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) to be prepared for subprojects;

d) Completion of works in accordance with the works schedules and  contracts price.  

The tentative duration of this assignment is 30 months, plus defects liability period  after completion of each civil work  contract.

3. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Consultant shall review, assess, and provide recommendations on all engineering matters and technical decisions necessary for the efficient, timely, and successful implementation of the civil works contract, for the consideration and approval of the Employer.

The Consultant is directly responsible for daily supervision and immediate contacts with the works Contractors. Consultant will closely liaise with the Project Implementation and Supervision and Technical Supervision Departments of ATDF (CLIENT) to solve issues.

Consultant should ensure strict adherence of Contractors to the requirements of detailed designs, technical specifications, site-specific EMSPs, and Resettlement Plans (RPs).

The Consultant is responsible for mobilizing a team in compliance with the requirements and phases outlined below. The obligations include: providing all necessary personnel on site (engineers, supervisors, quality inspectors, environmental and social specialists, occupational health and safety (OHS) etc.) for the supervision of works, inspection and installation of the equipment, testing of construction materials, and monitoring the implementation of ESMPs and reporting.

Within ten (10) days after the signing of the Civil Works Contract the Consultant shall submit the detailed work plan of the technical supervision services (including scope of duties of each specialist of Consultant’s team) for Client’s approval. The Work Plan shall be aligned with the construction phases and tentative implementation schedule as well as a cost estimate indicating anticipated input (workday) of each specialist and covering all the costs related to supervision services.

Before the approval of the design documentation conduct a comprehensive, critical review of the proposed designs for each component by validating the necessary information obtained through Cadaster, local municipality, respective utility companies, etc. and via visiting the location of the contract site physically – and present written recommendations in the Inception Report regarding any necessary design changes or design aspects, which may pose implementation problems or unintended results during works.

 4. GENERAL AND SPECIFIC TASKS

4a. General Task

The tasks of the Consultant will include but not be limited to the following:

  1. Preparing a construction supervision work program to be prepared early during the Consultant’s contract commencement.
  2. Throughout the construction period, the Consultant shall undertake technical inspections and measurements to verify work quantities, maintain records of civil works, and certify completed works in accordance with reporting formats approved under the Contract.
  3. On a monthly basis, the Consultant shall prepare and submit to the Employer a report on quality-related issues, test results, non-compliances, identified defects, corrective actions and their resolution/implementation status.
  4. Reviewing the Contractors' payment certificates and giving respective feedback to CLIENT prior to approval by the latter;
  5. Verify the compliance between quantities and quality of executed works with the design and technical specifications; supervising adherence to the program and schedule of works to be executed by the Contractors;
  6. Supervising progress of preparation works (in accordance with the RA Construction Norms (RACN) 13-05-2026 "Organization of Construction Operations" and Order No. 09-A of the Chairman of the Urban Development Committee of the Republic of Armenia, dated 9 February 2023) to be executed by the Contractors, including construction of temporary structures in compliance with the work execution program and adherence to the terms provided for in the schedule; check and ensure that the Contractor has obtained all necessary permits and approvals from state and local governments, as well as utilities providers; and reporting, in writing, to the CLIENT.
  7. Check the safety of the works, property and personnel, and public in adherence to RACN regulations and TRIP site-specific E&S  instruments.
  8. Checking the compliance certifications of the construction materials used in construction (cement, aggregates, additives, reinforcement, metal constructions, precast concrete, bitumen, asphalt concrete elements, mineral materials, electrical cables, and water supply pipes,etc.), checking compliance of manufacturers’’ factory sample analysis and laboratory testing data with requirements of technical specifications and RACN;
  9. Reviewing and approving that installed equipment meets the specifications defined under the detailed design;
  10. Inspect compliance of as built drawings submitted by Contractors (endorsed by signature and sealed) with the executed works;
  11. Maintain a daily technical supervision register of works, implemented by the Contractor  making appropriate entries in the Construction Log maintained by the Contractor, recording observations, identified defects, and the measures taken for their rectification; receiving and concluding the phases of completed works with proper documents (certifications for hidden  works, tests and other documentation);
  12.  Conduct daily photography and video recording of construction activities performed, including these materials in the monthly reports and providing these materials upon Employer’s request. ;
  13. Certify completed stages of the Works in accordance with the format developed by the Consultant and approved by the Employer.
  14. Subject to the Employer’s approval, organize and supervise any additional unforeseen independent testing required to verify the final quality and compliance of the Works executed by the Contractor;
  15. In case of detecting defects or deficient works, compile a punch list setting deadlines for their rectification, immediately notify the Client in writing and monitor the rectification of these deficiencies.
  16. Observing and reviewing sampling, measurements and tests conducted by the Contractor (such as pressure tests for leaks) ensuring that the relevant records are prepared, for any works that are about to be covered or put out of view. In the event of identification of non-conformity with the RACNs, design requirements and/or specifications, prohibit the continuation of the works or the use of the materials, document such cases through appropriate formal records/acts and notifying the Employer in writing.
  17. Ensuring that Contractors have a good command of the requirements laid out in ESMPs, tracking adherence of Contractors’ performance with the ESMPs, and advising on and following the  implementation of the corrective actions in case of identified environmental and social non-compliances;
  18. Supervise Contractors’ compliance with labor management requirements, including enforcement of Codes of Conduct and the functioning of the workers’ grievance mechanism (GM) in line with Project Labor Management Procedures (LMP).
  19. Reviewing and making recommendations to the CLIENT Supervision Engineer for any requests for variation or change orders, and Contractors’ claims.
  20. Submitting periodic reports to the CLIENT in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Chapter on “Reporting” and Chapter on “Preparation of Reports and Submission Dates” of these TOR.
  21. Check and monitor the implementation of occupational safety briefings conducted by Contractors (in accordance with Inter-state Standard GOST 12.0.004-2015).

 

4b. Specific Tasks

The Consultant shall provide the following services under the direct guidance of the CLIENT:

  1. Inspect Contractors’ camps and temporary structures/buildings, storage areas, equipment and machinery to verify compliance with the applicable RACNs and detailed design requirements;
  2. Inspect quality and quantity of earthworks and foundation preparation: dimensions of foundation pits, trench’s cross sections, sand bedding, backfilling, quality of compacted fills, levels; gravel beds; lean concrete layers and etc;
  3. Supervise progress of concrete and reinforced concrete works. Inspect formwork dimensions, installation accuracy, quality, location of reinforcement and embedded parts, review of mix design, proper placement of concrete and testing resultant concrete strength, compliance of welded joints with the applicable RACNs;
  4. Supervise installation and repairs to the precast reinforced concrete constructions as well as inspection of dimensions, quality and placement of reinforced concrete elements, joint fillers, pads, water stops and other materials;
  5. Inspect reconstruction-restoration of buildings (architectural and structural parts); check conformance of supplied materials to the design requirements, specifications, and quality standards; inspect the workmanship of architectural and decorative elements of buildings; ensure application of the specified and approved technologies and materials; supervise strengthening of fundaments, supporting structures, seismic belts, change of roofs, building façade improvement containing brick finishing, plastering, changing of cornices, etc., rehabilitation of wooden, metallic and concrete balconies; rehabilitation of roofs (tile; soft roof, metal), rehabilitation of doors and windows, masonry works;
  6. Supervise and inspect road’ rehabilitation works: roadway pavement (different materials) layout of sidewalks, curbs, trails street furniture and etc.;
  7. Inspect installation of power cables, electrical equipment, lighting of streets, squares and parks;
  8. Inspect installation works of pressure and gravity pipelines (water supply, sewage, storm water) constructed of various materials (steel, cast iron, r/concrete, PE, PVC, etc.) including inspection of gradients, joints, fittings  and other accessories in accordance with construction codes and contract specifications and verify the conduct and availability of the observance and certification of pressure and other tests, including laboratory testing where applicable, to ensure that leakage, if any, does not exceed limits as provided under the technical specifications;
  9. Supervise progress of installation, mechanical and electrical equipment; after completion of interim phases of construction, test equipment together with Contractors and the CLIENT’s Supervision Engineer and certify that the tests met the requirements of the technical specifications;
  10. Inspect construction of water supply headworks, pumping stations, raw water treatment and wastewater treatment plants including start-up and commissioning of electrical and mechanical equipment; prior to the commissioning stage, review and approve the updated/detailed functional testing method and schedule submitted by the Contractor in line with the design specifications ; checking the results of functional tests;
  11. Check the installation of the pressure and gravity pipelines (waterlines, sewage, storm water) and laboratory/pressure test reports in accordance with the RACN;
  12. Inspect certificates of construction materials and equipment used during construction (electrical and mechanical equipment, pipes, valves, fire hydrants, flow meters, fittings, cement, inert materials, admixtures, reinforcement steel, metal-ware, pre-cast reinforced concrete elements, wooden and ceramic materials, road pavement materials and etc.); correspondence of data on sample analysis (carried out by the manufacturer in the factory) and laboratory tests to the requirements of the technical specifications and correspondence of construction materials used for restoration/conservation of physical cultural resources to the specifications and technological requirements of such works;  
  13. Monitor implementation of E&S mitigation measures in line with site-specific ESMPs in the course of works at each construction site; promptly notify the CLIENT on any deviations/violations of ESMP requirements, on any complaints from local communities related to ongoing works, and on any unforeseen issues affecting environment and/or cultural heritage which may emerge in the course of works; recommend remedial and/or corrective measures to the CLIENT and follow up on their application upon the CLIENT’s approval;  
  14. Oversee temporary on-site storage and final disposal of construction waste to the formally assigned sites or landfills and on the reinstatement of work sites upon completion of activity at any given one;
  15. Support effective implementation of Project Feedback and Grievance Redress Mechanism (FGRM) at the local level in accordance with the Project Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) and notify Project Coordinator on any issues appeared at the site.
  16. Inspect and oversee the implementation of by Operational Health and Security (OHS) measures, at the construction site, including the safety of structures used for work at heights and the proper use of appropriate PPE in accordance with site-specific ESMPs.
  17. Oversee implementation of community health and safety measures in accordance with site-specific ESMPs, including site safety, access control, traffic management, and ensure that community complaints related to health, safety, and nuisance are properly recorded, addressed, and reported through the FGRM.
  18. Verify that site-level information disclosure measures are in place, including appropriate signage and FGRM contact details, and verify that any access restrictions and safety requirements are clearly communicated to nearby residents in accordance with site-specific ESMPs.
  19. Promptly inform the Client about any accident and incident related to the project within 24 hours, that may have adversely affected the environment, communities, public or workers, for instance labor or transport related accidents that might result in serious injuries etc; participate in incident investigations and related reporting, as required by the Client, in line with the ESCP and applicable incident reporting procedures.

 

5. REPORTING

At the outset of the contract commencement, the Consultant shall elaborate a reporting system (systematic registration and submission of the appropriate documents) CLIENT to provide regular, complete and detailed information to the CLIENT on progress and quality of civil works.

The Consultant shall submit to the Client  the following reports:

5a.Preparation of Reports and Submission Dates

          The above reports shall be presented in according to the following requirements:

 

Reports (English and Armenian)

Date

  1. Monthly report

Within 7 days of next month

  1. Quarterly report

Within 7 days of  month next to each quarter

  1. Final Completion Report including confirmed as-built drawings

Within 7 days after receiving the signed hand-over/acceptance protocol

 

6. INPUT BY CLIENT

 

The CLIENT shall provide the Consultant with detailed design documentation, technical specifications, Project Environmental and Social Instruments, including the ESMPs, and other available documents needed for proper implementation of construction supervision for each subproject.

ATDF will appoint its own specialists/engineers for each subproject, who will work closely with the Consultant and perform contract management and final decision-making functions.

 

 

 

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Request for Expressions of Interest

(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)

Payments System Advisor to the Monetary Authority of the Marshall Islands (MAMI)

Project Name

Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project

Project Number

P502591

https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P502591

Activity and Reference Number (STEP)

Payments System Advisor FJ-PIFS-567205-CS-INDV

Implementing Agency Names

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat

Country

FIJI

 The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and seven Pacific Island member countries (Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu) have received financing (grants and credits) from the World Bank Group’s International Development Association (IDA) towards the Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project (the Project) and will apply part of these proceeds to the contract below for Consulting Services.

PIFS is seeking a qualified and experienced Payments System Advisor to provide technical advisory support to the Monetary Authority of the Marshall Islands (MAMI). The Advisor will assist with the establishment of a safe, efficient, inclusive, and scalable national payments system and oversight function, aligned with the CBR Project, the CBR Roadmap, regional harmonization work, and the emerging Pacific Payment Mechanism (PPM).

The Advisor will work closely with MAMI, PIFS, the World Bank, IMF, and other technical assistance providers to translate IMF recommendations into practical implementation steps for RMI. This is a time-based individual consultant assignment for up to twelve (12) months, with up to 240 working days of input, requiring significant in-country presence in Majuro (50–60% of input days).

Scope of Services

Under the overall direction of the Project Coordinator, the Payments System Advisor shall undertake the following activities:

Mandatory Criteria

Education

Experience

 

Evaluated Criteria:

Evaluated CriteriaPoints
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing national payment systems strategies and oversight frameworks30
Experience advising central banks or monetary authorities on payment infrastructure modernization30
Familiarity with international standards (CPMIIOSCO Principles, ISO 20022, risk-based supervision)20
Experience in stakeholder consultation and coordination across government, financial institutions, and payment service providers20

 

PIFS, on behalf of the participating member countries, now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach curriculum vitae and a cover letter with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.).

Firms’ staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment and, under such situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process.

The attention of interested Consultants (including firms) is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated February 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the individual consultant selection method set out in the World Bank Consultant Guidelines

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached below and provides details of the scope of the services required along with specific deliverables expected. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09.00 to 17.00 hrs Fiji Time.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) no later than Monday, September 21, 2026, 17:00 hrs (Fiji Time)

Address for Enquiries and Submission of EOIs

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat

Attn: Ajay Jagannath, Project Coordinator

Private Mail Bag, Suva

PO Box 856, Suva, Fiji.

Tel: 679-3312600

E-mail: cbrprocurement@forumsec.org  

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                              TERMS OF REFERENCE

                                                      CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL SELECTION

Payments System Advisor to the Monetary Authority of the Marshall Islands (MAMI)

Project Overview

Project Name

Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project

Indicative Activity / Budget Line

Component 2: Enabling Environment and Regulatory Harmonization - Payment System Oversight and Regulation - Oversight of National Payment Systems

Activity Reference Number (STEP)

FJ-PIFS-567205-CS-INDV

Position Title

Payments System Advisor to the Monetary Authority of the Marshall Islands (MAMI)

Location of role

Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands, with remote inputs and regular coordination with the Project Management Unit (PMU) in Suva. The assignment is expected to require significant in-country presence in Majuro, estimated at 50-60 percent of total input days. The detailed travel and work schedule will be agreed with PIFS, MAMI and the World Bank through the work plan.

Primary Counterpart

Monetary Authority of the Marshall Islands (MAMI)

Duration of Assignment

Time-based individual consultant contract for up to twelve (12) months, with up to 240 working days of input. Extension may be considered subject to project needs, budget availability, consultant performance, procurement plan arrangements, and applicable World Bank no-objection requirements. Payments will be based on approved timesheets and eligible reimbursable expenses.

Implementing Agency on behalf of participating countries

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS)
https://forumsec.org/

Agency Description

The Pacific Islands Forum was established to bring together the region to address pressing issues and challenges, and foster collaboration and cooperation in the pursuit of shared goals. PIF’s mandate is to strengthen cooperation and integration in the Pacific region through the pooling of regional governance, resources and the alignment of policies, furthering Forum members shared goals of economic growth, sustainable development, good governance and security. Founded in 1971, it comprises 18 members: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.  The PIFS is a vital platform for Leaders to convene, engage in discussions and agree on policies that will benefit the people of the region.

Selection Method

Competitive Selection of an independent individual consultant, subject to procurement plan adjustment, justification, conflict-of-interest review, and World Bank no-objection requirements where applicable.

Agency Description

The Pacific Islands Forum was established to bring together the region to address shared issues and support cooperation. PIF works through regional governance, shared resources and policy alignment to support economic growth, sustainable development, good governance and security. Founded in 1971, it comprises eighteen members: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

Participating Countries

The Pacific Island Countries participating in the regional project comprise Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. This assignment provides country-specific support to the Republic of the Marshall Islands under the regional project.

Overall Project Objective

The Project Development Objective is to enable continuous access to correspondent banking services in the participating Pacific Island Countries.

Project Length

August 2024 to September 30, 2030

Project Background

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) has received financing from the World Bank Group's International Development Association (IDA) for the Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project. The project supports participating Pacific Island Countries (PICs) to maintain continuous access to correspondent banking services, and to address underlying payment, regulatory and financial integrity constraints that contribute to de-risking in the region.

PICs are exposed to the withdrawal of correspondent banking relationships (CBRs) that underpin international trade, tourism, remittances, development finance, disaster relief, and humanitarian financial flows. The project provides a short-term CBR safety net while supporting the enabling environment and regional harmonization needed for a medium-term sustainable solution.

Component 2 of the project, Enabling Environment and Regulatory Harmonization, includes support for Payment System Oversight and Regulation. The relevant activity areas include payment systems regulatory harmonization, oversight of national payment systems, and collection of remittance and gender-disaggregated data on usage of financial services. Component 2 also supports payment systems strengthening, CBR Roadmap implementation, the CBR Resilience Index, and the feasibility work for the Pacific Payment Mechanism (PPM), which aims to aggregate payment flows and improve economies of scale.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is in the early phase of operationalizing the MAMI. In June 2026, the Governor of MAMI requested support for an advisor to assist with implementation of the Authority's operationalization strategy, including review and tailoring of recommendations from the IMF Monetary and Capital Markets Department technical assistance report, Operationalizing A New Monetary Authority. The request also highlighted the need to establish the national payment system in alignment with the World Bank CBR Strengthening Project's payment system harmonization roadmap.

The IMF report identifies several payment-related priorities for MAMI. These include the development of a National Payments Strategy (NPS), the establishment of payment operations and payment oversight functions, the creation of a stakeholder consultation mechanism and National Payment Council, the preparation of payment operations and oversight procedures, and the design of an Integrated Payment and Clearing System (IPCS) that can combine ACH, RTGS and instant payment functionality in a phased manner. The report also notes that RMI currently has no centralized payment system, that payment services are dominated by checks, that there is no e-money provider, and that electronic payments remain limited outside selected card and POS use cases.

This assignment is designed as payment systems technical assistance under the CBR Project’s Technical Assistance component. It is framed around the project's Payment System Oversight and Regulation activities and is expected to support MAMI in converting payment-related IMF recommendations into a practical work plan, institutional arrangements, operating procedures, oversight tools, stakeholder coordination mechanisms, and capacity building outputs.

Objective of the Position

The main objective of the Payments System Advisor to MAMI is to provide technical advisory support to MAMI for the establishment of a safe, efficient, inclusive and scalable national payments system and payment system oversight function, aligned with the CBR Project, the CBR Roadmap, regional payment system harmonization work, and the emerging design of the PPM.

The Advisor will review the payment-related findings and recommendations in the IMF MCM report and assist MAMI to translate the relevant payment system recommendations into a practical implementation approach for RMI. This will include helping MAMI distinguish payment system actions from broader central banking, governance, accounting, audit, reserve management, HR, communications and corporate services matters, and sequencing the payment system actions in line with MAMI’s institutional capacity, staffing plans and expected operational priorities.

In doing so, the Advisor will consider the small scale of the RMI financial sector, the dominance of checks, limited electronic payment usage, geographic dispersion, government payment needs, remittance costs, digital financial-service developments, and MAMI’s current staffing and institutional capacity.

Scope of Services

The selected Payments System Advisor will provide country-level, time-based technical implementation support for RMI on payment system matters. The work will be coordinated with the PIFS PMU, the PIFS Payment Systems Specialist, the World Bank payments team, IMF MCM and other technical assistance providers as relevant. The Advisor will carry out the following tasks, with timing and level of effort agreed through the 12-month implementation work plan and periodic work planning discussions:

i. Inception, work planning and IMF recommendation mapping

ii. Establishment of MAMI's national payments function

 

iii. National Payments Strategy

iv. Payment infrastructure and IPCS implementation support

v. Payment system oversight, data and risk-based supervision

vi. Coordination, consultation and National Payment Council support

vii. Alignment with the CBR Project and regional work

viii. Capacity building and knowledge transfer

Scope Exclusions

The assignment is limited to payment systems technical assistance and payment-related operationalization of MAMI. The Advisor will not draft the Payment Systems Act, amendments to the Monetary Authority Act, primary legislation, or formal legal opinions.

The Advisor will not provide general central bank advisory services on reserve management, fiscal agency, accounting, audit, human resources, communications, procurement, general governance, or corporate services except where those topics directly affect payment system operations, payment oversight, payment infrastructure or payment-related stakeholder coordination.

Time-Based Reporting Obligations and Expected Outputs

This assignment will be contracted on a time-based basis. Payments will be linked to approved timesheets, agreed input days, and eligible reimbursable expenses, not to a fixed-price deliverables schedule. The outputs listed below are expected working products and reporting instruments for managing the assignment, tracking progress, supporting quality review, and documenting knowledge transfer.

The Advisor will prepare and update working products in line with the agreed work plan and counterpart needs. These may include the inception note and 12-month payments work plan, IMF recommendation mapping, National Payments Strategy materials, payment function setup notes, National Payment Council materials, payment operations and oversight procedures, data templates, IPCS options and requirements notes, training materials, mission notes and handover materials.

Because the role is advisory and embedded with MAMI for a substantial part of the assignment, outputs may be revised or reprioritized during implementation with agreement from MAMI, PIFS and the World Bank. The Advisor will document changes through monthly activity notes, quarterly progress notes and the action tracker.

Reporting Obligations

The Payments System Advisor will work closely with MAMI on a day-to-day technical basis and will report administratively to the Project Coordinator within the PIFS PMU. Technical priorities, work planning, and expected outputs will be agreed with MAMI, PIFS and the World Bank payments team. The Advisor will also coordinate with the PIFS Payment Systems Specialist and the RMI Country Coordinator as relevant.

The Advisor will submit monthly timesheets and short monthly activity notes to the PIFS PMU, with confirmation from MAMI of the main activities undertaken. The monthly activity note should summarize days worked, in-country and remote inputs, meetings held, outputs prepared, issues requiring decision, and planned activities for the following month. Technical outputs will be shared with MAMI and PIFS, and PIFS will share them with the World Bank for review or no-objection where required under the project arrangements.

The Advisor will maintain a short action tracker covering agreed activities, responsible counterparts, due dates, risks, dependencies and decisions required. The tracker will be updated at least monthly, and more frequently if requested by the PMU or MAMI. The Advisor will also provide quarterly progress notes against the 12-month payments work plan and a final completion and handover note at the end of the assignment.

Institutional Arrangements

This is a time-based individual consultant assignment contracted by PIFS through the PMU under the Pacific Strengthening CBR Project. The assignment will be undertaken for the benefit of MAMI as the primary country counterpart. The procurement approach is competitive selection of an independent individual consultant, subject to the approved procurement plan, applicable PIFS procurement procedures, conflict-of-interest review, and World Bank review or no-objection requirements where applicable.

The Advisor is expected to spend significant time in Majuro during the assignment, estimated at 50-60 percent of total input days, especially during inception, stakeholder consultations, NPS preparation, payment function setup, capacity building and infrastructure planning. Remote work may be used for document preparation, virtual meetings, training, follow-up and coordination with PIFS and the World Bank.

Office space and access to meeting facilities may be provided by MAMI for in-country inputs and by PIFS for inputs in Suva, subject to availability. The Advisor will be responsible for maintaining secure records of documents, correspondence and data received during the assignment and for complying with all confidentiality requirements.

The Advisor's services will be subject to periodic performance review based on the performance indicators below. Performance review will inform continuation, extension, revision or termination of the assignment, subject to contract terms and World Bank requirements.

 

Performance Indicators

The following performance indicators will be used for contract management and performance assessment. They are intended to measure timely input, quality of advisory support, documented outputs, counterpart engagement and knowledge transfer under a time-based contract:

Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest

The Payments System Advisor shall comply with PIFS and World Bank policies and rules on anti-corruption, prevention of fraudulent practices, conflict of interest and confidentiality. The Advisor shall maintain confidentiality over all sensitive information obtained during the assignment and shall not publish or disclose any findings, data, reports or recommendations without prior written consent from PIFS and MAMI, and World Bank clearance where required.

Any draft reports and other documents produced by the Advisor will be discussed with and cleared by PIFS, MAMI and the World Bank before final issue. A non-disclosure agreement may be signed between PIFS, MAMI and the selected consultant and attached to the contract.

The Advisor must disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest before contract signature and throughout the assignment. The Advisor shall not participate in downstream procurement activities where such participation would create a conflict of interest under the World Bank Procurement Regulations or the Project Operations Manual.

Evaluation Requirements

Mandatory Criteria

This section details the basis upon which selection of the successful candidate will be based.

These criteria must be met to be considered for this contract.

Mandatory Criteria

Description

Evaluation

Education

A master's degree in economics, finance, law, public policy, payment systems, information systems, business administration or a related field. A PhD or other advanced professional qualification is preferred.

Pass or Fail

Experience

A minimum of 10 years of experience working on payment systems, financial market infrastructures, central bank payment operations, payment system oversight, digital financial services, remittances, cross-border payments, correspondent banking, or financial sector supervision, including senior management experience in a central bank, monetary authority or financial sector authority. The candidate should have held, at minimum, a department-head or equivalent senior management role covering payment system policy, operations, oversight, supervision or related financial sector functions.

Pass or Fail

Desirable Qualifications

These criteria are desirable qualifications that will be considered in confirming the suitability of the proposed consultant and documenting the direct selection justification. Candidates who meet the mandatory criteria will be ranked out of 100 points based on the scoring criteria above. The evaluation committee may interview the highest-ranked candidates where clarification is required or where candidates are closely ranked.

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Evaluated Criteria

Points

1

Knowledge of the economic and financial environment in the Pacific, small island states, or other small and capacity-constrained jurisdictions.

20

2

Experience advising central banks or financial sector authorities on National Payments Strategies, payment system modernization, payment operations, payment system oversight, or payment infrastructure implementation.

25

3

Experience with digital financial services, e-money, non-bank payment service providers, remittances, financial inclusion, consumer protection, gender-disaggregated data, or public sector payments.

15

4

Ability to prepare high-quality strategies, advisory notes, manuals, operating procedures, data templates, training materials and implementation roadmaps.

20

5

Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder assignments involving central banks, ministries of finance, banks, payment service providers, telecom operators, development partners and regional organizations.

20

 

Total

100

Language: Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required

 

Selection Method

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FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

 

Country

Federated States of Micronesia

Project

Project for Strengthening Public Financial Management II (P181237)

Project Implementing Agency / Client

Department of Finance and Administration (DOFA)

Assignment Title

Human Resource Development and Change Management Advisor

Selection Method

Open International

Contract Type

Time Based  

Reference No.

FM-DOFA-563818-CS-INDV

Credit/Grant No.

IDA-E4120

Date of Issue

September 1, 2026

Deadline for Submission

October 2, 2026

 

The Government of The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Strengthening Public Financial Management II Project (P181237) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include providing full-time technical advisory support to the implementation of Component 3 Enhanced Human Resource Capacity, Communications and Change Management of the PFM II Project, including:

The Human Resource Development and Change Management Advisor will support the Government of FSM in operationalizing existing human resource development, capacity development, training, change management, FMIS adoption, stakeholder communication and citizen engagement strategies and frameworks developed under the Project.

The assignment will be based in Palikir, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, with travel to the four State Governments as required. The assignment is expected to be full-time for twenty-four (24) months, with an anticipated start date as soon as possible, subject to completion of the selection and contracting process.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the Department of Finance and Administration website: https://dofa.gov.fm, as part of this REOI, or can be obtained at the address given below.

The Department of Finance and Administration now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach curriculum vitae with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.).

The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:

Mandatory Requirements:

The Consultant shall possess:

  1. Minimum Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Change Management, Management, Education, or related field
  2. Minimum ten (10) years of professional experience in human resource development, organizational development, institutional strengthening, workforce development, or capacity development, preferably in the public sector.
  3. Minimum five (5) years of experience in change management, competency development, and capacity building/training in public financial management, public sector reform, or development projects;

 

Desirable :

  1. Experience in developing and implementing competency frameworks, training programmes, professional development and certification programmes;
  2. Experience in change management and organizational readiness for Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) or other digital transformation initiatives;
  3. Demonstrated experience working with government institutions and stakeholders in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments;
  4. Experience working in Pacific island countries and/or similar remotely located Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

 

The attention of interested Consultants (including firms) is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Seventh Edition, September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 08:00 to 17:00 hours, Pohnpei Time.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below by e-mail only preferably by 5pm Pohnpei Time, October 2, 2026.

 

Expressions of Interest must be submitted by email only to the following addresses:

 

Attn: Osbert Atusaasiire
Project Manager PFM II

Department of Finance and Administration

Palikir, Federated States of Micronesia

Email: osbert.atusaasiire@dofa.gov.fm

And cc to : Arrio Abello, Project Officer, PFM II: arrio.abello@dofa.gov.fm

 

 

ANNEX 1: TERMS OF REFERENCE

 

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Position

Human Resource Development and Change Management Advisor (Individual Consultant)

Location:

Palikir, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (with travel to the four State Governments)

Duration:

Twenty-four (24) months (full-time)

Tentative Start Date:

As soon as possible

 

  1. BACKGROUND

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (GoFSM), through the Department of Finance and Administration (DoFA), is implementing the World Bank-financed Strengthening Public Financial Management II Project (P181237).

 

The Project builds on achievements under the previous Public Financial Management Project and aims to strengthen fiscal management practices, improve transparency, expand digital financial management systems, and enhance institutional capacity across the National Government and the four State Governments.

 

The Project consists of four components:

 

Component 3 supports the development of the human and institutional capacity required to sustain PFM reforms, including professional development, organizational change, communication, knowledge transfer, and stakeholder engagement.

 

During the initial phase of implementation, the previous Human Resource Development (HRD) Advisor developed a number of strategic and institutional tools to guide Component 3 implementation, including:

The Project has now moved from the strategy development phase into implementation. The Human Resource Development and Change Management Advisor will therefore focus on completing outstanding assessments, operationalizing the existing frameworks, coordinating implementation activities, and supporting measurable progress under Component 3.

 

The assignment requires a professional with demonstrated experience in human resource development, organizational change, institutional capacity building, training systems, and public sector reform.

 

  1. OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The objective of the assignment is to support implementation of Component 3 of the PFM II Project by translating existing strategies, frameworks, training plans, and institutional development tools into practical activities that strengthen government capacity to sustain PFM reforms.

 

The Advisor will support DoFA and State Government counterparts to:

 

The Advisor will contribute directly to the achievement of the following Project Results Indicators:

IR-6: Number of individuals completing certifications in specialized technical areas and retained within GoFSM, of which at least 50 percent are women.

 

Priority areas include:

IR-7: Increased engagement with citizens on public finances and the role of DoFA.

IR-8: Training partnerships established for qualification programmes in specialized public financial management disciplines.

 

In carrying out these responsibilities, the Advisor will coordinate with the relevant technical specialists, including the Budget Adviser and Procurement Reform Adviser, on transparency and publication activities. The technical preparation, validation, clearance, and publication of fiscal and procurement information will remain the responsibility of the relevant technical specialists and responsible government offices. The Advisor's role will be to facilitate coordination, stakeholder communication and citizen engagement and to monitor and report relevant progress under Component 3

 

  1. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Advisor will undertake the following workstreams.

Workstream 1: Professional Capacity Development, Competency Assessment and Certification (IR-6)

The Advisor will:

 

Workstream 2: Training Partnerships and Institutional Sustainability (IR-8)

The Advisor will:

 

Workstream 3: FMIS Change Management, Workforce Planning and Organizational Development

The Advisor will:

 

Workstream 4: Citizen Engagement, Stakeholder Communication and Coordination of Transparency Activities (IR-7)

The Advisor will:

 

The Advisor will coordinate and facilitate citizen engagement, stakeholder communication and related transparency activities but will not be responsible for the technical preparation, validation, clearance or substantive content of fiscal or procurement information. Responsibility for the preparation and publication of such information will remain with the relevant technical specialists and responsible government offices.

 

Workstream 5: Component 3 Coordination, Monitoring and Reporting

The Advisor will:

 

  1. REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS

The Advisor will work under the overall supervision of the Secretary of Finance and Administration through the Project Manager, PFM II.

The Advisor will work closely with:

 

  1. DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINES

Deliverable

Timing

Component 3 Implementation Work Plan

Within 30 days

Competency Gap Analysis and Skills Audit Report

Within 90 days

Training Needs Assessment Report and Updated Training Priorities

Within 120 days

Priority PFM Position Competency Profiles

Within 6 months

Training and Professional Development Programme

Annually

Workforce Assessment and Job Description Review Report

Within 9 months

Training Partnership Implementation Plan

Within 90 days

Training and Certification Progress Reports

Quarterly

FMIS Change Management Implementation Updates

Quarterly

Annual Citizen Engagement, Stakeholder Feedback and Communication Report, documenting engagement activities, stakeholder feedback, GoFSM responses and actions taken, communications activities, lessons learned and recommendations

Annually

Component 3 Progress Reports

Quarterly

Final Sustainability and Handover Report

Final month

 

  1. PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Performance will be assessed based on:

 

  1. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The Consultant shall possess:

  1. A Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Change Management, Education, Management, or related discipline.
  2. Minimum ten (10) years of professional experience in:

The Consultant shall demonstrate experience in:

  1. competency gap analysis and skills assessments;
  2. training needs assessments;
  3. competency-based HR systems;
  4. workforce planning;
  5. professional certification programmes;
  6. institutional capacity development;
  7. public sector reform programmes; and
  8. donor-funded governance or PFM projects.

 

The Consultant should have experience working with multiple government institutions and stakeholders.

Strong facilitation, communication, analytical, and report-writing skills are required.

Fluency in English is required.

Desirable experience includes:

 

  1. LOCATION AND DURATION

The assignment will be a full-time position based in Palikir, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, with travel to the four State Governments as required.

 

The Government will provide:

 

Official travel required for Project implementation will be funded in accordance with applicable Government and Project procedures.

 

The initial contract duration will be twenty-four (24) months, subject to satisfactory performance, Project requirements, and availability of financing.

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Project Name

Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project

Project Number

P502591

https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P502591

Activity and Reference Number (STEP)

Project Country Co-ordinator - Vanuatu FJ-PIFS-567203-CS-INDV

Implementing Agency Names

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat

Country

FIJI

 

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and seven Pacific Island member countries (Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu) have received financing (grants and credits) from the World Bank Group’s International Development Association (IDA) towards the Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project (the Project) and will apply part of these proceeds to the contract below for Consulting Services.

PIFS is seeking a qualified and experienced Project Country Coordinator (CC) to provide incountry coordination support for the implementation of the Project in Vanuatu. The Coordinator will assist with the management and delivery of countryspecific project activities, working closely with the Ministry of Finance’s designated Country Focal Point (CFP), the Project Management Unit (PMU) in Suva, and other stakeholders.

This is a parttime individual consultant assignment for up to 144 days per year (maximum 20 days per month), initially contracted for two years with performancebased extensions every two years thereafter until 2030.

 

Scope of Services

Under the overall direction of the PMU Project Coordinator, the Country Coordinator shall undertake the following activities:

 

Mandatory Criteria

Education

Experience

 

Evaluation Criteria

Applicants passing the mandatory criteria requirements will be assigned points on the following evaluated criteria:

CriteriaPoints
Strong background or experience in the financial/banking sector in either the public or private sector30
Demonstrable experience in organizational and administrative duties in liaising with highlevel stakeholders30
Experience working in Pacific Island Countries or small island developing countries20
High degree of computer literacy, and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Internet20

 Language Requirement: Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required.

 

PIFS, on behalf of the participating member countries, now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach curriculum vitae and a cover letter with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.).

Firms’ staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment and, under such situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process.

The attention of interested Consultants (including firms) is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated February 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the individual consultant selection method set out in the World Bank Consultant Guidelines

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached below and provides details of the scope of the services required along with specific deliverables expected. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09.00 to 17.00 hrs Fiji Time.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) no later than Monday, September 21, 2026, 17:00 hrs (Fiji Time)

Address for Enquiries and Submission of EOIs

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat

Attn: Ajay Jagannath, Project Coordinator

Private Mail Bag, Suva

PO Box 856, Suva, Fiji.

Tel: 679-3312600

E-mail: cbrprocurement@forumsec.org  

 

 

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

 

TERMS OF REFERENCE

CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION

PROJECT COUNTRY COORDINATOR

VANUATU

  1. Project Overview

Project Overview 

Project Name

PACIFIC STRENGTHENING CORRESPONDENT BANKING RELATIONSHIPS PROJECT

Activity Reference Number (STEP)

FJ-PIFS-567203-CS-INDV

Position Title

PROJECT COUNTRY CO-ORDINATOR (CC)

VANUATU

Location of role

The position will be based in his/her home country.

Eligibility

Must have the legal right to live and work in Vanuatu

Implementing Agency on behalf of participating countries

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS)

https://forumsec.org/

Duration of Assignment

This is a part-time work assignment, in line with the project timeline; A contract (part-time with a total of 144 days in and year and a maximum of 20 days per month) will initially be signed for two years with a performance based extension every two years thereafter, until 2030. The CC’s services shall be subject to an annual performance evaluation based on performance indicators specified in the Terms of Reference below. Performance evaluation shall be the basis for the extension or termination of the services. The selected CC is expected to work in his/her home country and will be supported by the PMU based in Suva, Fiji.

Agency Description

The Pacific Islands Forum was established to bring together the region to address pressing issues and challenges, and foster collaboration and cooperation in the pursuit of shared goals. PIF’s mandate is to strengthen cooperation and integration in the Pacific region through the pooling of regional governance, resources and the alignment of policies, furthering Forum members shared goals of economic growth, sustainable development, good governance and security. Founded in 1971, it comprises 18 members: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.  The PIFS is a vital platform for Leaders to convene, engage in discussions and agree on policies that will benefit the people of the region.

Participating Countries

The Pacific Island Countries (PICs) participating in the regional project comprise Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu

Overall Project Objective

The Project development Objective is to enable continuous access to correspondent banking services in the participating Pacific Island Countries

Project Length

August 2024 to September 30 2030

2. Project Background

The Pacific Island Forum Secretariat (PIFS) is expecting to receive financing from the World Bank (WB) Group’s International Development Association (IDA) for a proposed project to enable continuous access to correspondent banking services in Pacific Island Countries (PICs).  The PICs covered by the proposed regional project (Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu) include diverse island economies facing similar correspondent banking relationship challenges.

PICs range in size and topography – from small island states such as Samoa, with two principal inhabited volcanic islands, to large archipelagos such as the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), with 29 atolls spread over 2 million km2 of ocean. Population sizes vary from 11,300 people in Tuvalu to 930,000 people in Fiji.

The economic landscape of PICs is equally diverse, marked by different growth drivers, poverty rates, and growth trajectories. The average GDP growth across PICs decelerated to 3.5 percent in 2023 after a historically high of 7.9 percent in 2022, in a rebound from the COVID-19 crisis. However, medium-term growth prospects have worsened, with output growth expected to be significantly below the pre-pandemic trend of 4.7 percent between 2014 & 2019. Given low growth and limited employment opportunities in the island economies, labor migration to neighboring countries and the resulting remittances are critical drivers of living standards.

The United States, New Zealand, and Australia account for 94 percent of the Pacific diaspora. Trade and tourism are vital for many PICs, providing revenue and employment opportunities. Remittances, equivalent to more than 40 percent of GDP in some PICs, are a buffer against income shocks and an important source of finance for essential household consumption and human capital investment.

Financial systems in PICs are characterized by low levels of financial access and an uneven development of national payment systems. Both domestically owned and multinational commercial banks dominate the financial sector in all PICs.  In several PICs, much of the population lacks access to basic transaction accounts, limiting households and businesses’ ability to send and receive payments, save, invest, and respond to climatic and economic shocks. The financial market infrastructure is underdeveloped, in part due to limited competition and the lack of economies of scale. The level of national payment system development is uneven across PICs, and regional efforts to improve the efficiency of cross-border payments are limited in scale and scope.

PICs are uniquely vulnerable to the withdrawal of the correspondent banking relationships (CBR) that underpin international trade, tourism, remittances, and humanitarian financial flows. Correspondent banking is an arrangement under which one bank (correspondent) holds deposits owned by other banks (respondents) and provides payment and other services to those respondent banks. CBRs are an essential feature of the global payment system – they enable individuals, businesses, and governments to make and receive cross-border payment services related to remittances, e-commerce, trade, and official sector flows. The cross-border transactions enabled in PICs are in various currencies, primarily the US dollar, Euro, and Australian dollar.

The withdrawal of CBRs, a well-documented global phenomenon affecting many emerging markets and developing economies, has adverse consequences and negative externalities for Pacific Islanders, including seasonal laborers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and vulnerable populations. Based on publicly available data, the number of active correspondents for Pacific banks has declined significantly since 2011 to levels that put the Pacific financial system overall at risk.

In order to mitigate the issues identified above, the WB will provide funding to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) to implement the proposed “Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project”.  The Pacific Islands Forum was established to bring together the region to address pressing issues and challenges and foster collaboration and cooperation in pursuing shared goals. PIF’s mandate is to strengthen cooperation and integration in the Pacific region through the pooling of regional governance, resources, and the alignment of policies, furthering Forum members' shared goals of economic growth, sustainable development, good governance, and security. Founded in 1971, it comprises 18 members: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.    The PIFS is a vital platform for Leaders to convene, engage in discussions, and agree on policies that will benefit the people of the region.

The project will have two components: (1) Temporary correspondent banking services and (2) Enabling environment and regulatory harmonization.  The proposed project will be implemented by a Project Management Unit (PMU) within the PIFS with strategic project oversight provided by a Project Steering Committee (PSC) comprised of representatives of participating Pacific Finance Ministers. While the PMU will be responsible for day-to-day project activities, it will need to ensure close collaboration and coordination with participating Ministries of Finance, which will oversee project activities and approve work plans through the PSC.

Comprising of Secretaries of Finance or other officials from the participating PICs finance ministries and the PIFS Director (Programs and Initiative), the PSC will meet on a quarterly basis and be responsible for the approval of key project activities as needed. The PSC will report to Pacific Finance Ministers annually at the Forum Economic Minister Meeting (FEMM) to ensure that strategic guidance and orientation are provided over the project activities. At the technical level, each participating PIC will be required to nominate a competent   government official as a Country Focal Point (CFP) responsible for project coordination at the national level, who will be designated as the point of contact with the PMU and the WB team.

The competent government official in each PIC will be complemented by a country coordinator (CC) based in-country, recruited through the PMU, and responsible for coordinating service delivery at the individual country level.

The PIFS is now seeking qualified and competent national consultants from each member country to be the country coordinator (CC) for the PMU and based in the respective participating Pacific Island countries (PICs).  The required positions are expected to be selected by the PIFS in accordance with the WB’s ‘Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) Borrowers’ (Procurement Regulations), Seventh edition, September 2025, and as amended over time.

3. Objective of the Position

The main objective of the CC would be to manage and coordinate the full range of project, country specific activities during the project cycle from effectiveness through implementation to completion.  The CC will be funded by the project (through the PMU) and report to the PIFS/ PMU Coordinator.  In addition, he/she will work closely with the specific Country Focal Point (CFP), a government official appointed by the MOF of that particular PIC.

 

 

4. Scope of Services

The CC will be required to adopt a flexible approach to coordinate and facilitate the required country specific project activities and report on tangible outcomes in terms of project implementation progress. The CC will be required to work in a pro-active manner, and to help ensure effective implementation of activities and delivery of outputs in a timely manner.

  1. The selected CC will lead and coordinate the day-to-day implementation of the project activities, including the following:
  2. Liaising with PICs Ministry of Finance’s CFP and Central Bank on country specific project related activities, including follow up on the Project Steering Committee (PSC) meetings and preparing meeting minutes as required;
  3. Work in close coordination with the CFP in developing the annual country specific activities, budgets to be submitted to the PIFS/PMU;
  4. Follow up closely on all country specific procurement activities to ensure that there are no delays in the selection process;
  5. In coordination with the CFP, identifying problems/impediments promptly as they arise during project implementation and take timely remedial actions;
  6. Monitoring, with assistance of the PMU M&E specialist, the progress of the country specific project activities and its results indicators;
  7. Follow up closely on all country specific financial management activities to ensure that there are no delays in the payment process;
  8. Follow up closely on the country specific activities and report to the CFP and the PMU Project Coordinator;
  9. Work closely with the CFP and review reports/outputs prepared by selected consultants and provide inputs to the CFP as required;
  10. Prepare the required documentation for the payment of outputs prepared by the selected consultants, obtain CFP approval and submit documents to the PMU for payment;
  11. Work closely with the CFP in preparing annual reports on country specific activities to be submitted to the MOF and PIFS; and
  12. Any other activities as requested by the CFP or the PMU Project Coordinator.

 

5. Reporting Obligations

The CC will work closely with the Country Focal Person (CFP) and report to the PMU Project Coordinator.

 

6. Institutional Arrangements

This is a part-time work assignment, with the Consultant expected to be based in their home country. The Consultant will be supported by the PIFS PMU based in Suva, Fiji but will work closely with and report to the country focal person in the first instance. The CC is expected to show flexibility in working arrangements as time inputs will fluctuate based on country requirements. The work will be part-time, averaging approximately 12  days per month (with a total of 144 days in a year and a maximum of 20 days per month) for the next six years. A contract will initially be signed for two years with a performance based extension every two years thereafter. Performance evaluation shall be the basis for the extension or termination of the services. Facilities such as office space, intercom telephone facilities, personal computers, printing facilities, Internet access and stationery will be provided.

 

7. Performance Indicators

The following performance indicators shall be used for performance assessment:

  1. Positive progress and good performance of the entrusted project activities, as per the TOR;
  2. Ensuring that WB processes and procedures are complied with in all activities and in accordance with the POM;
  3. Provide and maintain strategic engagement, networking and collaboration with key stakeholders;
  4. Ensure the utilization and management of project funds are in compliance with the Financing Agreement;
  5. Ensure the collection of all data required to track project progress;
  6. Ensure the project monitoring and reporting timeline is adhered to;
  7. Prepare and compile periodic semi-annual and annual reports on project activities
  8. Compile proposed annual workplan for the following year with budget and procurement plan;
  9. Positive evaluation of performance by the PIFS and the WB team;
  10. Effective management of other experts engaged by the PMU; and
  11. Support in implementing any capacity building agendas related to the Project as required.

 

8. Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest

The CC undertakes to comply with PIF’s and WB’s policies and rules with regard to anti-corruption and prevention of fraudulent practices, conflict of interest and confidentiality. The CC shall maintain confidentiality on all sensitive information obtained during the assignment and shall not publish wholly or in part the findings or such information, without prior written consent by the PIF. Any draft reports and other documents produced by the consultant will be discussed and cleared with the PIF and the WB before their final issue. A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) will be signed between the PIFS and the selected candidate to be attached to the contract.

 

9. Evaluation Requirements

This section details the basis upon which selection of the successful candidate will be based.

Mandatory Criteria – These criteria must be met in order to be considered for this contract.

Mandatory Criteria

Description

Evaluation

Education

A bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, management, business administration, or a related field

Pass or Fail

Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in international development, financial sector, and/or project management, including previous experience working with projects funded by multilateral development banks.

Pass or Fail

Scoring Criteria – These criteria are requirements or qualities that are not mandatory but would be considered beneficial if they are met and will be assigned scores during evaluation.  Applicants must detail, in (their) CVs previous positions which support the criteria requirement on experience. Supporting documentation should be provided where necessary.

Criteria

Evaluated Criteria

Points

1

A strong background or experience in the financial/banking sector in either the public or private sector would be desirable;

30

2

Demonstrable experience in organizational and administrative duties in liaising with high level stakeholders

30

3

Experience working in Pacific Islands Countries or small island developing countries would be an advantage;

20

4

High degree of computer literacy, and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Package (Excel, Word, and Power Point) and Internet; and

20

Language: Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required

 

10. Selection Process

Selection will follow the Selection of an Individual Consultant, World Bank Procurement Regulations Seventh Edition, September 2025.

Applicants will be assessed on their Resume as submitted and any supporting documentation.

Applicants who do not pass Mandatory criteria requirements will not be evaluated further.

Applicants passing mandatory criteria requirements will be assigned points on the presented scoring criteria. 

The Evaluation committee reserves the right to interview any candidates.

A minimum of two professional references should be provided. 

The Project values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, racial equity, gender, and disability inclusion and strongly encourages people from culturally and diverse communities to apply for this position.

 

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BANGLADESH INLAND WATER TRANSPORT AUTHORITY (BIWTA)

Office of the Project Director

Bangladesh Regional Waterway Transport Project-1 (BRWTP-1)

BSC Tower (Level- 19 & 21) 2-3 Rajuk Avenue

Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

 

Memo 18.11.0000.181.14.624.26.1291    Date: September 13, 2026

 

Request for Expressions of Interest

(Market Approach: Open-International)

 

Country                                :  Bangladesh

Name of the Project          : Bangladesh Regional Waterway Transport Project-1 (BRWTP-1)

Financed through              : Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia (ACCESS) –    Bangladesh Phase 1 Project (P176549):

Credit No.                            : IDA Credit No. 7166-BD

Assignment Title                : Management & Supervision Consultancy (MSC) Services for the Remaining Works of Terminals and Landing Stations

Reference No.                      :  Package No. BRWTP-S20

 

  1. The Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (GoB) has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the ACCESS – Bangladesh Phase 1 Project, under which the remaining activities of the Bangladesh Regional Waterway Transport Project-1 (BRWTP-1) are being implemented by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) under the Ministry of Shipping, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
  2. The consulting services (“Services”) involve the engagement of a single Consultant to take over and complete the supervision, as Project Manager, of six remaining works contracts at sixteen sites: Pangaon Cargo Terminal, Narayanganj and Chandpur Passenger Terminals, and thirteen landing stations/launch ghats (estimated works value Tk 36,275.86 Lac). The Services cover construction supervision, contract administration, quality assurance, and environmental, social, health, and safety supervision. The Services will last 18 months, are expected to commence in January 2027, and will not extend beyond 30 June 2028.
  3. BIWTA now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating the required qualifications and relevant experience. The shortlisting criteria are: (a) General experience of the firm (core business and years in business) in the construction supervision of civil engineering works; (b) relevant experience in supervising works of similar nature, size and complexity (waterway terminals, ports, jetties, landing stations or comparable marine infrastructure) as Engineer/Project Manager under FIDIC or comparable conditions, including environmental and social supervision, preferably in Bangladesh or comparable riverine conditions on development partner-financed assignments; and (c) technical and managerial capability of the firm. Assignments cited may be supported by client-issued evidence. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage; detailed CVs should not be submitted.                                           Consultants are requested to submit, at a minimum, the following supporting documents as evidence of compliance with the above-mentioned criteria:

4. 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 (Fourth Edition, November 2020) (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Contractors executing any of the works to be supervised, and their affiliates, are not eligible.

5. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications, and should indicate clearly the form of association. In a joint venture, all partners shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. In the case of an association, the consultants must explain in their EOI submission: (a) the rationale for forming the association; and (b) the anticipated role and relevant qualifications of each joint venture member in carrying out the assignment, thereby justifying the proposed inclusion of each member in the association. Failure to provide this explanation in the Expression of Interest may result in the association not being shortlisted for the assignment.

6. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. A shortlist of five (5) to eight (8) firms will be prepared.

7. The Terms of Reference (TOR) may be downloaded free of charge from the Tender/Notice section of the BIWTA website www.biwta.gov.bd and are also available for inspection at the Office of the Project Director during office hours, i.e. 09:00 to 16:00 hours (local time, GMT+6), from Sunday to Thursday except public holidays. Further information is available at the address below during office hours.

8. Expressions of Interest (EOI) in English must be delivered to the address below in a sealed envelope containing three (3) sets (one (1) original and two (2) copies) with a soft copy (PDF) on CD/DVD/USB flash drive, or by e-mail in PDF to pd.brwtp1@gmail.com, by 4 October 2026 at 14:30 hours local time (BST/GMT+6:00). In case of discrepancy, the original hard copy will prevail.

9. BIWTA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all EOIs, or to cancel the selection process at any stage in accordance with the Procurement Regulations, without incurring any liability to the affected applicant(s).

 

 

 

Col. Md. Ferdous Ahmed, psc

Project Director 

Bangladesh Regional Waterway Transport Project-1 (BRWTP-1)

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA)

BSC (Bangladesh Shipping Corporation) Tower

19th Floor, 2 - 3, RAJUK Avenue, Motijheel C/A

Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh. 

Telephone: +880 2 41050564

E-mail: pd.brwtp1@gmail.com

 

"},{"id":"OP00468555","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"13-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-09-28T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"19:00","project_ctry_name":"Moldova","project_id":"P177895","project_name":"MSME Competitiveness Project","bid_reference_no":"MD-CEP-566791-CS-CQS","bid_description":"Conducting B2B export promotion missions to United Kingdom","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":"+373296724","contact_web_url":"www.uipac.md","submission_date":"2026-09-13T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

CONSULTING SERVICES

Conducting B2B export promotion missions for Moldovan SMEs to the United Kingdom

 

REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES COMPETITIVENESS PROJECT

Sector: General industry and trade sector

IDA Credit No. 71740

IBRD Loan No. 94230

Project ID No. P177895

Reference No. MD-CEP-566791-CS-CQS

 

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.

The objective of the assignment is to support the Government of the Republic of Moldova and Invest Moldova Agency in contracting a UK-based consulting firm to organize and implement 3 (three) sector-specific export missions for at least 25 (twenty-five) Moldovan SMEs with export potential in light industry, wines, and agri-food products.

The assignment aims to facilitate market entry and export growth of Moldovan SMEs through structured B2B meetings and visits in the UK with buyers, distributors, importers, retailers, specialized wine importers, fashion buyers, food retailers, HoReCa operators, and other relevant market actors. The sectors reflect UK demand for Moldovan clothes, beverages, fruit and vegetables.

The assignment will be implemented in the period November 2026 – March 2027 and shall be aligned with the export missions calendar provided in Tabel 1 from below. The Consultant shall develop and submit, at the technical and financial proposal stage, a detailed work plan to ensure the accomplishment of the proposed missions calendar.

Table 1 Target sectors, timeline and number of participants

Target Market

Sector

Tentative timeline

Number of Beneficiaries

 

United Kingdom

Light industry

Q4, 2026

7–10 SMEs

Wines

Q4, 2026

7–10 SMEs

Agri-food products

Q1, 2027

7–10 SMEs

 

The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached to this request for expressions of interest.

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).

This assignment requires a Consultant, which may be a consulting firm or a consortium of consulting firms, with proven local presence and operational capacity in the United Kingdom, that meets the following requirements:

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.

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications; but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.

The 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.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by September 28, 2026, COB.

 

Project Implementation Unit of the World Bank MSME Competitiveness Project

180, Stefan cel Mare Ave., office 815, MD-2004, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

Tel:  + 373 22 296-723

E-mail for submission of the clarifications: piu@mded.gov.md

E-mail for submission of the EoIs: procurementmgf@gmail.com   

Only the notification of EoI submission must be sent to piu@mded.gov.md

 

 

 

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Conducting B2B export promotion missions for Moldovan SMEs to the United Kingdom

(support to Invest Moldova Agency under World Bank MSME Competitiveness project)
 

A.   Background & Project Description

The 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.

The World Bank has supported the Government’s competitiveness and reform efforts through two Competitiveness Enhancement Projects (CEP I and CEP II), which were successfully completed and focused on: (i) regulatory reform; (ii) access of small and medium-sized enterprises to business development services and quality certifications through a Matching Grant Facility (MGF); (iii) access to finance through a line of credit (LoC) for exporters; and (iv) quality infrastructure, including equipment and institutional reforms in the areas of metrology, standards, testing, and quality.

Against this background, and under the support of the MSME Competitiveness Project, the Government through Invest Moldova Agency (IMA) is seeking the services of a consulting firm with proven experience in export promotion, organization of B2B meetings, supplier–buyer matchmaking, foreign market analysis, and logistical support for the organization of B2B export missions in the United Kingdom (UK).

The MSME Competitiveness Project development objectives (PDO) are to: (i) reduce the regulatory burden, increase access to finance, and enhance the export competitiveness of Moldovan enterprises; and
(ii) respond promptly and effectively in the event of an Eligible Crisis or Emergency.

The PDO will be achieved through a set of activities aimed at: (a) digitizing government-to-business services and inspections, streamlining permissive documents, and strengthening national quality infrastructure; (b) supporting access to finance through credit guarantees and enhancing the capacity of the Credit Guarantee Facility (CGF); (c) supporting MSME development and enhancing export competitiveness; (d) supporting project management; and (e) supporting the Government’s response in the event of an emergency.

Context of export-led growth for Moldova

A 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. Export-led growth has historically delivered higher productivity, increased employment, improved trade balances, and enhanced financial stability. In line with its development agenda, the Government aims to steer the economy toward export-oriented production activities and better leverage the country’s strategic geographic position.

Against this background, and under the support of the MSME Competitiveness Project, the Government through Invest Moldova Agency (IMA) is seeking the services of a consulting firm with proven experience in export promotion, organization of B2B meetings, supplier-buyer matchmaking, foreign market analysis, and logistical support for the organization of B2B export missions.

 

C.        Objective of the Assignment

The objective of the assignment is to support the Government of the Republic of Moldova and Invest Moldova Agency in contracting a UK-based consulting firm to organize and implement 3 (three) sector-specific export missions for at least 25 (twenty-five) Moldovan SMEs with export potential in light industry, wines, and agri-food products.

The assignment aims to facilitate market entry and export growth of Moldovan SMEs through structured B2B meetings and visits in the UK with buyers, distributors, importers, retailers, specialized wine importers, fashion buyers, food retailers, HoReCa operators, and other relevant market actors. The sectors reflect UK demand for Moldovan clothes, beverages, fruit and vegetables.

Table 1 Target sectors, timeline and number of participants

Target Market

Sector

Tentative timeline

Number of Beneficiaries

 

United Kingdom

Light industry

Q4, 2026

7–10 SMEs

Wines

Q4, 2026

7–10 SMEs

Agri-food products

Q1, 2027

7–10 SMEs

Total number of export missions: 3

Total estimated number of participating SMEs: minimum 25 companies

 

D.        Tasks to be performed by the Consultant (Scope of Work)

To achieve the objectives of the assignment, the Consultant shall perform the tasks described below, structured in two phases.

Phase I – Not applicable under this Contract

All Phase I tasks (assessment to identify export-ready Moldovan SMEs, workshops, market intelligence notes for selection, call for participation, eligibility and selection criteria, evaluation and selection of SMEs, and preparation of SME company profiles) shall be implemented under a separate contract with a local consulting firm in the Republic of Moldova.

At the same time, it is expected that the international contractor will provide expert input, guidance, and review throughout Phase I, particularly with regard to foreign market requirements, international buyer expectations, sector-specific trends, and market-specific insights that may not be fully available at local level.

The international contractor shall therefore support the local consulting firm through strategic advice, validation of approaches, and review of key deliverables, ensuring that the selected SMEs and prepared company profiles are aligned with the realities and standards of the targeted foreign markets.

Phase II (Organization and Implementation of Export Missions in the United Kingdom)

  1. Plan and schedule three (3) sector-specific export missions to the UK, ensuring the participation of a minimum of 7–10 SMEs per mission, based on the validated list of companies provided by the Invest Moldova Agency.
  2. Identify and engage UK-based companies and institutions relevant for each sector, including importers, distributors, retail chains, wine importers, fashion buyers, food retailers, HoReCa operators, logistics companies, and business associations.
  3. Provide Invest Moldova Agency with a list of UK partners per mission, submitted for validation at least six (6) weeks prior to each export mission. The list shall include company profiles and contact information.
  4. Organize structured B2B meetings and study visits for participating SMEs, including visits to potential partner companies, retail and distribution centers, and sector-relevant hubs.
  5. Develop and submit detailed B2B agendas and study visit schedules no later than four (4) weeks prior to each mission.
  6. Prepare and provide participating SMEs with individual information packages, including partner profiles, meeting agendas, and itineraries.
  7. Conduct pre-mission briefings covering UK business practices, sector trends, regulatory requirements (food safety/labelling, wine trade rules, textile labelling/product compliance, customs procedures, and rules of origin, where applicable), cultural aspects, mission logistics, and rules of conduct.
  8. Facilitate the implementation of export missions, ensuring a minimum of five (5) structured business interactions per SME.
  9. Organize post-mission feedback sessions and assist SMEs in identifying follow-up actions.

This work shall be carried out in close cooperation with the ODA internationalization program. The Invest Moldova Agency shall coordinate closely with ODA, as applicable, in line with export readiness programs, the Matching Grants Facility (MGF), and supplier linkage initiatives.

E.        Outcomes and Goals

The following outcomes and goals are expected to be achieved through the implementation of the assignment:

F.         Deliverables

The Consultant is expected to develop and submit the following deliverables:

G.        Inputs from key players

Invest Moldova Agency, in coordination with the Organization for Entrepreneurial Development (ODA), shall provide the following support to the Consultant:

The beneficiary companies participating in the export missions shall be responsible for covering the following costs:

The Consultant (UK consulting firm) shall be responsible for covering the following costs and activities:

 

H.        Reports & Reporting Arrangement

The results of the assignment will be presented in a series of reports related to the export missions covered under this contract, containing a detailed description of the fulfillment of the tasks foreseen under Clause D (Scope of Work).

The Consultant shall produce the following reports:

1st Progress Report. This report shall present the Consultant’s progress, findings, and deliverables related to the preparation and planning activities under Phase II, including the list of UK partners submitted for validation. The report shall be submitted within six (6) weeks after the contract effectiveness.

2nd Progress Report. This report shall present the Consultant’s progress and deliverables related to finalization of B2B agendas, schedules, information packages, and pre-mission briefing preparation under Phase II. The report shall be submitted within eleven (11) weeks after the contract effectiveness.

3rd Progress Report. These reports shall cover the Consultant’s progress and deliverables related to the implementation of export missions, including B2B meeting schedules, organization of study visits, information packages for participating SMEs, and the report on each conducted export mission. Reports shall be submitted for each export mission conducted, as applicable.

4th Progress Report. These reports shall present the assessment of results achieved, participant feedback, and follow-up activities implemented after each export mission, in line with the Scope of Work. Reports shall be submitted after the completion of each mission, as applicable.

The Invest Moldova Agency, ODA, the World Bank project team, and other relevant stakeholders may provide comments on the submitted deliverables, which shall be addressed by the Consultant accordingly.

All deliverables shall be provided in electronic format, and in hard copy upon request. The working languages for all reports shall be Romanian and English.

The Consultant will act under the supervision of and shall coordinate the progress status with the Invest Moldova Agency and the PIU. The Consultant shall coordinate the reports/deliverables with the Invest Moldova Agency, the PIU and other stakeholders as applicable.

I.          Period and terms of the Assignment 

The assignment is expected to be implemented in the period November 2026 – March 2027 and shall be aligned with the export missions calendar provided in Tabel 1 of these ToRs. The Consultant shall develop and submit, at the technical and financial proposal stage, a detailed work plan to ensure the accomplishment of the proposed missions calendar.

J.         Requirements for the assignment

This assignment requires a Consultant, which may be a consulting firm or a consortium of consulting firms, with proven local presence and operational capacity in the United Kingdom, that meets the following requirements:

 

 

K.        Terms of payment

The Contract will be a lump-sum contract for small assignments in accordance with the World Bank procedures. The tentative payment schedule is as follows:

The payments under the contract will be made by the PIU upon approval of the reports by the Invest Moldova Agency.

 

 

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Terms of Reference

Individual Consultant for Final Review of the “Sustainable Fisheries Development in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden” Project (SFISH Project)

 

Program/Project Number:

P178143

Activity Code:

PERSGA-2403-CS-INDV

Type of contract; and expected start/end dates of assignment

Lump-sum, based on linked deliverables;

During October 2026 -February 2027

 

  1. Background

1.1. Context

The Regional Organization for Conservation of the Marine Environment of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden (PERSGA) is an intergovernmental organization established since 1995. PERSGA institutional framework is based on the Regional Convention for the Conservation of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Environment (Jeddah Convention 1982), which joins seven member states, including Djibouti, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Rational use of marine resources and the protection of coastal marine environment from pollution and overexploitation are central objectives of Jeddah Convention (1982) and its derived Action Plan Regional Protocols and Action Plan. PERSGA runs regional programs and projects that support regional capacities and coordination to achieve these objectives.

This consultancy is carried out in the framework of the implementation of the regional project “Sustainable Fisheries Development in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden”, referred to hereafter as SFISH project. The project is financed by the World Bank (WB), and executed by PERSGA for its regional component. In accordance with the M&E policies and procedures of WB, a Final Evaluation of the SFISH project is required.  The project has started on August 2022 and is approaching its closing by March 2027. This TOR sets out the prospect for the project Final Evaluation.

1.2 Background on SFISH project (Regional Component)

PERSGA is executing the SFISH project Regional Component, which composes the subject of this Final Evaluation TOR. This Component aims to strengthen regional collaboration in management of marine fisheries and aquaculture in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Its focus is to improve and sustain regional collaboration through further development of PERSGA’s capacities for monitoring, assessment, knowledge management and sharing to support science-based management of fisheries in the RSGA. It supports the development of a regional platform for coordination of policies, legislation, management plans and measures for responsible fisheries and aquaculture and use of ecosystems approaches. It also supports regional level capacity building and technical assistance program on management of living marine resources responding to both anthropogenic and climate induced changes. This would include training, providing technical guidelines, support the development of policies, legislation, management plans and completion, ratification and implementation of relevant regional conventions, action plans and protocols. The project regional component interventions were designed to be through the following interlinked subcomponents:

  1. PERSGA Regional Information Management System (RIMS), monitoring network and institutional capacity. This subcomponent aims to strengthen the capacity of PERSGA, as a regional organization, to compile fisheries and related data collected or received from the countries and make this information available to all member states. It provides goods and services to improve IT hardware and software of the RIMS housed in PERSGA, and networking to allow it to perform integrated functions. The subcomponent also supports PERSGA system capacity for monitoring marine environment, including on climate change impact in the RSGA area, tracking pollution spills, and coordination of emergency response that have implications to protection of fisheries and their critical habitats. It also supports updating PERSGA institutional guidelines as needed, such as for finance and procurement policy and procedures, project cycle management, and environmental and social risks assessment and management.
  2. Regional platforms for capacity building and regional coordination of sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in the regional management mechanism. This subcomponent supports capacity development, technical assistance and setting up of platforms for effective coordination on fishery management at the regional level. It supports PERSGA to develop technical manuals for cost-effective approaches of harmonized fisheries data and information collection and management adapted to the region, incorporating supplementary guidelines for monitoring, and assessing IUU fishing, fish stock status etc., and a regional mechanism to share information with member states on fishery statistics and knowledge. It will also support PERSGA to develop technical guidelines to promote capacities to effectively coordinate efforts for fisheries management, policies, and legislation; protection and restoration of critical fish habitat; environmental and biosecurity best practices in aquaculture, building climate resilience and regional mechanism to interact with relevant international efforts. The activity will also include support to PERSGA in developing a Regional Plan of Action for combating IUU fishing (RPOA-IUU), and other specific action plans concerning conservation of vulnerable non target species such as sharks, turtles, seabirds and marine mammals. These action plans would provide an umbrella mechanism for cooperation and coordination of measures to combat IUU fishing, and other conservation measures related to RSGA fisheries.
  3. Enhanced knowledge management, communication strategies and awareness for citizen, private sector and development partner engagement in the regional sustainable fishery mechanism. This subcomponent includes technical assistance, consultations, and operating costs for supporting citizen, private sector and development partner engagement and raising awareness through effective communication on regional cooperation actions, including improved activities that demonstrate cooperation and coordination among the regional countries. It also supports the development of special awareness activities, including production and dissemination of educational materials (videos, media toolkits, brochures, pamphlets, etc.) addressing fishery issues due to anthropogenic actions and climate change, and communication workshops to enhance their engagement.

Further detailed information on the project, and related project documents can be reached at the following link: https://sfish.persga.org/

  1. Consultancy

2.1 Objectives of the Final Evaluation (FE)

The objective of the FE is to provide an independent assessment of the project’s achievements, outcomes and potential longer-term impacts. As an end-of-project evaluation undertaken during the final implementation period, the FE will assess performance over the implementation period up to an evaluation cut-off date agreed during inception, with material implementation developments and final results updated through completion of the evaluation where any evidence becomes available. It will consider forward-looking in capturing lessons learned and providing evidence on the nature and extent of results, their likely sustainability, and implications for future programming.

The evaluation will thus assess the project design, scope, implementation and achievements. It will collate and analyse lessons learnt, challenges faced and best practices obtained during implementation, which will inform the next programming strategy in response to its priorities, and make recommendations regarding the specific actions in this regard. These should emphasize, for example issues to be addressed in the future follow up interventions, significant outcomes and success stories for potential expansion and replication. 

2.2 Scope and Approach of the FE

The FE should provide evidence-based information that is credible, reliable and useful. The consultant is expected to follow a participatory and consultative approach ensuring close engagement with the Project team at PERSGA, and government counterparts of the member countries including PERSGA Focal Points, National Coordinators of the project, and key stakeholders. The review consultant is expected to conduct a field mission to view project interventions and achievements, and partake in meetings and workshop organized in the framework of the FE process. Interviews will be held with the following organizations and individuals at a minimum:

The consultant will review all relevant sources of information, such as the project documents, project implementation progress reports, financial reports, activities’ reports, strategic and legal documents, World Bank aide memoires from support meetings, outputs and products and any other material that he / she considers useful for this evidence-based review and evaluation.

The FE shall review and validate the project's Theory of Change (ToC). In this connection, the evaluation shall assess whether the assumptions and causal pathways underlying project design remained valid during implementation, and examine the extent to which project interventions, outputs, and intermediate results contributed to the achievement of intended outcomes and development objectives. The assessment should identify key enabling factors and constraints that influenced results achievement and sustainability.

The Project FE will assess the effectiveness of the implementation strategy and the results. This will include the implementation modalities, responsibilities and co-financing roles, coordination and partnership arrangements, institutional strengthening, beneficiary participation, training and workshop attendance and outcomes, replication and sustainability of the project outcomes. The evaluation will include review of the project design and assumptions made at the beginning of the project development process; project management including the implementation strategies; project activities, so as to assess the extent to which the project results have been achieved, partnerships established, capacities built, and cross cutting issues of mainstreaming development issues. It will also assess whether the project implementation strategy has been optimum and recommend areas for improvement and learning for future programming interventions.

To achieve the FE objectives following relevant World Bank and PERSGA guidelines, the consultant will consider the following categories of project performance. For each of the Relevance, Efficacy and Efficiency categories, and for the overall assessment, the consultant is required to apply the rating scales set out below. The sustainability and risks to development outcomes will be assessed descriptively, i.e. rating is not required; however, the main risks and enabling factors should be clearly identified and prioritized.

      1. Relevance

The FE will assess the extent to which the project objectives, design and focus are relevant to the identified problem and needs. It will also assess how the project interventions approached are realistic, appropriate, and responsive to changes for achieving project objectives. Thus, the Relevance of objectives assesses: (i) the alignment with the partnership framework of the World Bank and PERSGA  and pertaining development strategy at the time the operation is closed; (ii) appropriateness of the PDO given the client’s implementation capacity; and (iii) the extent to which the PDO was responsive to the changing circumstances. The explanation of the alignment of the PDO includes a description of the development problem the project sought to address and how this problem was addressed through the project’s interventions given the context and existing capacity.

Rating:  Considering the above, the Relevance of PDO will be rated using a four-point scale, including High, Substantial, Modest, and Negligible, as follows

 

High:

Full alignment with the priorities of the regional framework and development strategy; PDO was appropriately pitched and responsive to changing circumstances 

Substantial:

Largely aligned with the priorities of the regional framework and development strategy, with minor shortcomings in appropriateness or responsiveness.

Modest:

Partial alignment with the priorities of the regional framework and development strategy, or notable shortcomings in appropriateness or responsiveness

Negligible:

Very limited alignment with the priorities of the regional framework and development strategy, with major shortcomings in appropriateness or responsiveness

2.2.2 Efficacy

Assessing the project Efficacy is the core section in this Final Evaluation, as well as in the Learning and Results Note (LRN) for Investment Project Financing Operation of the World Bank. Efficacy is defined as the extent to which the project objectives were achieved, or are expected to be achieved, and that achievement is attributable to the activities or actions supported by the project, or to what extent the project’s activities contributed to the achievement of the objective(s). The PDO statement conveys the benefits (changes) expected to flow to the beneficiaries, expressed in terms of development outcomes, rather than stating financed activities and outputs.  Thus, to examine the project Efficacy, the FE will consider several aspects, such as:

Rating:  Considering the above, the project Efficacy will be rated using a four-point scale, including High, Substantial, Modest, and Negligible, as follows:

High:

The Project fully achieved or exceeded its objectives (or intended outcomes) or is likely to do so

Substantial:

The Project almost fully achieved its objectives (or intended outcomes) or is likely to do so

Modest:

The Project partly achieved its objectives (or intended outcomes) or is likely to do so

Negligible:

The Project barely achieved its objectives (or intended outcomes) or is likely to do so

2.2.3 Efficiency

The FE will assess the efficiency of the project implementation with regard to:

Rating:  Considering the above, the project Efficiency will be rated using a four-point scale, including High, Substantial, Modest, and Negligible, as follows:

High:

Efficiency exceeds expectations

Substantial:

Efficiency is what would be expected in the project/ operation’s sector.

Modest:

Efficiency is below expectations in the project/ operation’s sector.

Negligible:

Efficiency is very low in comparison with both the benefits (if any) and with recognized norms in the project/ operation’s sector.

2.2.4 Overall Outcome

This FE will assess the Overall Outcome in a very brief (1-2 sentences) description. This will be based on the integrated assessment of Relevance, Efficacy, and Efficiency above.

Rating:  Overall Outcome rating is derived by combining the assessments of Relevance, Efficacy, and Efficiency, using a 6-point scale, as follows:

Highly Satisfactory:

There were no shortcomings in the project’s achievement of its objectives, in its efficiency, or in its relevance

Satisfactory:

There were minor shortcomings in the project’s achievement of its objectives, in its efficiency, or in its relevance

Moderately Satisfactory:

There were moderate shortcomings in the project’s achievement of its objectives, in its efficiency, or in its relevance

Moderately Unsatisfactory:

There were significant shortcomings in the project’s achievement of its objectives, in its efficiency, or in its relevance

Unsatisfactory:

There were major shortcomings in the project’s achievement of its objectives, in its efficiency, or in its relevance.

Highly Unsatisfactory:

There were severe shortcomings in the project’s achievement of its objectives, in its efficiency, or in its relevance

2.2.5 Sustainability and Risks to Development Outcomes

The FE will assess how sustainability issues were considered in the project design, planning and implementation, examining:

 

2.3 Key Evaluation Questions

Articulating the above, the following core questions can guide assessments in the FE. The consultant may refine, add to and operationalize for the inception report and evaluation matrix, which will be subject to agreement with PERSGA:

3. Expected Deliverables

The following deliverables are expected (see schedule of deliverables below):

3.1 Inception report

The FE consultant will prepare an inception report, which details his/her conception of the assessment, the approach and how the evaluation questions will be addressed. This is to ensure that the evaluator and the stakeholders have a shared view of the assessment. The inception report will include an evaluation matrix summarizing the evaluation design, methodology, questions, data sources, collection and analysis tools, and measures by which questions will be evaluated. The report will include the scope of work, work plan, timeframe after starting the evaluation process. The inception report should include a proposed schedule of tasks; activities and deliverables, with clear responsibilities for each task or product. The inception report will be discussed and agreed upon with PERSGA and project stakeholders.

3.2 Draft assessment report

The FE consultant will prepare a draft Project Assessment Report, cognizant of the proposed format of the report and checklist used for the assessment (outlined in 3.3 below). The draft report will be submitted to PERSGA for review and comments by its review panel and stakeholders, and to validate that the evaluation considered all relevant information and meets the required approach and quality criteria. The report will be produced in English. PERSGA is responsible for ensuring timely arrangement for the review and validation of the report involving stakeholders’ remarks within the allocated time-frame. Within undertaking the assessment and preparation of the draft report, the consultant is expected to carry out field mission to the region in order to collect and confer data and information.

The assessment report should provide extra detailed information as annexes, such as tables with Indicator> Baseline> Target> Actual> Assessment of Achievement, and other similar data. The appraisal should also discuss whether indicators were appropriate measures of the intended outcomes.

3.3 Final FE Report and regional workshop

The consultant shall consider above comments on the draft report to develop the final assessment report. The content and the structure of the final analytical report with findings, recommendations and lessons learnt should cover the above scope of the evaluation and should meet the requirements of M & E for PERSGA and World Bank. Following clearance of the assessment report, the consultant will be invited to participate and present assessment findings and recommendations in the project FE regional workshop.

The content is expected to include (at least) the following:

3.4 Tentative schedule of the consultancy Deliverables

Deliverable

Time Frame

Inception Report

Within one week after signing of contract

Review and agreement on Inception Report

Within one week after submission of the report

Draft Assessment Report (including field mission)

Within six weeks after approval of the inception report

Review of Draft Assessment Report

Within two weeks after submission of the draft report

Final Report with review comments addressed

Within two weeks after receiving PERSGA comments on draft report

Presentation of the key findings and recommendations in FE regional workshop

Within a month from clearing the Final Report

4. Management, Coordination and PERSGA Inputs

4.1 Supervision and review of deliverables

The consultant will report to the designated PERSGA Project Coordinator/official responsible for the SFISH Regional Component. PERSGA will designate a review panel for the assignment and will provide consolidated comments on deliverables within the review periods stated in Section 3.4. Acceptance of deliverables will be based on conformity with this TOR, the agreed inception report and evaluation matrix, and applicable PERSGA and World Bank requirements.

4.2 PERSGA inputs and facilitation

PERSGA will facilitate the assignment by providing or arranging timely access, subject to applicable confidentiality requirements, to relevant project documentation and data, including the Project Appraisal/implementation documents, Results Framework data, progress and financial reports, procurement information, M&E records, aide-memoires, activity reports, technical outputs and other relevant project records. PERSGA will also facilitate contact with National Coordinators, Focal Points and other key stakeholders and support coordination of mission meetings and the regional workshop.

4.3 Independence, confidentiality and conflict of interest

The consultant shall conduct the evaluation independently, impartially and with professional integrity. Any actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest shall be disclosed promptly to PERSGA. Information obtained through the assignment shall be treated confidentially where appropriate, and stakeholder views shall be presented in a manner that protects respondents where confidentiality has been requested. Evaluation findings and ratings shall be evidence-based and shall remain the professional responsibility of the consultant.

5. Type of contract, duty station and payment

This contract falls under short-term consultant category system of PERGSA. It is on a lump sum basis, and payment will be in instalments linked with deliverables as specified below.

The consultant will work from homebase, where he/she has access to the relevant technical literature, to prepare for the evaluation. The consultant will undertake a mission to PERSGA region to conduct field assessments and establish required arrangement and networking with review team at PERSGA, and undertaking interviews with relevant participants/beneficiaries, examine project outputs; review & update input information/data, and discuss, thematic approach, layout, analysis results, content, etc. of the draft document.

The payment instalments will be owed as follows:

6. Required qualifications/expertise and application procedure

 

Qualified candidates are requested to submit their updated CVs, together with expression of interest (EOI) to PERSGA in Jeddah, Kingdome of Saudi Arabia, at the email address: sourcing@persga.org. Deadline for receiving application is 26 September 2026.

"},{"id":"OP00468452","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"12-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-10-14T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"10:00","project_ctry_name":"Kenya","project_id":"P177048","project_name":"Second Kenya Urban Support Program","bid_reference_no":"KE-MOTI-567492-CS-QCBS","bid_description":"Consulting Services for Preparation of System Design Requirements, Procurement Documents, and Supervision of Deployment of an Electronic Documents and Records Management System (e-DRMS) at the Urban Development Department and Three Municipalities in Kenya","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"QCBS","procurement_method_name":"Quality And Cost-Based Selection","contact_address":"P.O. Box 30260-00100\nNairobi","contact_ctry_name":"Kenya","contact_email":"kusp2proc@housingandurban.go.ke","contact_name":"Lilian Kieni","contact_organization":"Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure","contact_phone_no":"0202734886","contact_web_url":"http://www.transport.go.ke","submission_date":"2026-09-12T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"

MINISTRY OF LANDS, PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

 

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Consulting Services – Firm Selection

_______________________________________________________________________­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

COUNTRY:                                    The Republic of Kenya

PROJECT TITLE:                       Second Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP II)

PROJECT ID:                                P177048                                                       

CREDIT NO.:                               7349-KE; 7350-KE; IDA Grant Number E208-KE

ASSIGNMENT TITLE:             Consulting Services for Preparation of System Design Requirements, Procurement Documents, and Supervision of Deployment of an Electronic Documents and Records Management System (e-DRMS) at the Urban Development Department and Three Municipalities in Kenya

CONTRACT NO.:                        KE-MOTI-567492-CS-QCBS

1. The Government of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank (the Bank) towards the cost of        the  Second Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP II) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

2. The aim of the consulting services (“the Services”) is to strengthen records and archives management systems within the Urban Development Department (UDD) of the State Department for Housing and Urban Development (SDHUD) and selected municipalities by enhancing institutional capacity, standardising records management practices, and supporting the design and supervised deployment of Electronic Document and Records Management Systems (EDRMS), with a view to improving efficiency, accessibility, compliance, transparency, and accountability in urban management. The consulting services are expected to be for a period of eight (8) calendar months in two phases, from the date of contract commencement.

3. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR’s) for the assignment can be found at the following websites – www.housingandurban.go.ke and www.kusp.go.ke or can be obtained at the address given below;

4. The State Department for Housing and Urban Development (the Client) in the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development – 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 experience to perform the services (attach evidence). The shortlisting criteria are:

a) Core business and years in business: The firm shall be registered/incorporated as a consulting firm        with core business in the field of records management and information technology or equivalent for a                period of at least 10 years.

b) Consulting Firm Experience: The firm shall demonstrate as having successfully executed and                  completed at least two (2) assignments of similar nature, complexity and in a similar operating                        environment in the last seven (7) Details of similar assignments—including the name and address of the client, scope of services, contract value, implementation period, and key outputs/deliverables—should be provided in  the submitted Expression of Interest (EOI), together with a clear description of the relevance of the                   assignments to the scope of this consultancy

c) Technical and managerial capability of the firm: The firm shall demonstrate as having the                    requisite technical and managerial capacity to undertake the assignment in the submitted company                     profile(s).

Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

5. The attention of Consultants’ is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” First Published July 2016 and Revised Fourth Edition November 2020 (Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

6.The Consulting firm will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) Method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

7. Further information can be obtained at the address given below from 0900hrs to 1700hrs East African Time (EAT) from Monday to Friday excluding lunch hour (1300hrs-1400hrs) and public holidays.

8. Expression of interest should be delivered by Wednesday 14th October 2026 at 1000hrs EAT using one of the following modalities:

a) Deposit in the Tender Box located on 6th Floor, Ardhi House in Nairobi, Kenya;

b) Send via email to; kusp2proc@housingandurban.go.ke .

9. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form to either the tender box located at located on 6th Floor, Ardhi House in Nairobi, Kenya or e-mail: kusp2proc@housingandurban.go.ke  and clearly marked with the Assignment Title and Contract Number as indicated above and addressed to:

Address:

Principal Secretary

State Department for Housing and Urban Development

Ardhi House, 6th Floor

Ngong Road

P.O. Box 30119-00100

Nairobi, Kenya

"},{"id":"OP00468455","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"12-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-10-12T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"10:00","project_ctry_name":"Sri Lanka","project_id":"P176164","project_name":"Inclusive Connectivity and Development Project","bid_reference_no":"LK-RDA-567082-CS-QCBS","bid_description":"Consultancy Services for Detailed Engineering Estimates, Environmental & Social Screening Reports (ESSRs) and Environmental & Social Management Plans (ESMPs) Preparation for 720 km Rural Roads under Post-disaster Recovery of ICDP (AF)","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"QCBS","procurement_method_name":"Quality And Cost-Based Selection","contact_address":"Maganeguma Mahamedura\"\nNo: 216, Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha,\nKoswatta, Battaramulla.\nSRI LANKA","contact_ctry_name":"Sri Lanka","contact_email":"amindunil@gmail.com","contact_name":"Indunil Madusanka","contact_organization":"Road Development Authority","contact_phone_no":"0712863433","contact_web_url":"http://www.rda.gov.lk","submission_date":"2026-09-12T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Sri Lanka

Inclusive Connectivity and Development Project

Loan No.: 9290-LK

Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Detailed Engineering Estimates, Environmental & Social Screening Reports (ESSRs) and Environmental & Social Management Plans (ESMPs) Preparation for 720km Rural Roads

Reference No: LK-RDA-567082-CS-QCBS

The Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (GOSL) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Inclusive Connectivity and Development Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services ("the Services") include engaging a qualified national consultancy firm to prepare Detailed Engineering Estimates (DEEs), Environmental and Social Screening Reports (ESSRs), and Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) or Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGPs) for the rehabilitation and improvement of approximately 720 kilometres of rural roads across eight (8) districts in five (5) provinces under the Post-Disaster Recovery Additional Financing component of the ICDP. The Services shall also include conducting a comprehensive economic analysis of the proposed rural road investments and ensuring full integration of climate-resilient design principles, geotechnical assessments, and World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) compliance. The duration of the assignment shall be eight (8) months.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained from the undersigned or via the following website: https://rda.gov.lk/index.php?option=com_inquiries&view=biddetail&Itemid=130&lang=en.

The Road Development Authority (RDA) 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, relevant experience, and technical capacity to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:

  1. Core business and years in business; relevant experience; technical and managerial capability of the firm; quality assurance systems and relevant certifications;
  2. General experience of the firm and its capacity to deploy a Team Leader; Environmental Specialist; Social Specialist; Civil Engineers; Geotechnical Specialist; Climate Resilient Expert; and a GIS Officer for the assignment;
  3. Experience in World Bank-funded Environmental and Social Screening; experience in engineering estimates and BOQ preparation; E&S screening/management assignments; Geotechnical and climate-resilient design assignment;
  4. Financial strength based on audited financials; average annual turnover and demonstrated financial capacity to undertake the assignment; and
  5. Relevant experience in Sri Lanka; and/or relevant experience in South Asian countries and/or the wider regional context.

 

Note: 

  1. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
  2. When providing information relating to (b), it shall be made clear whether the experience of the firm was in the capacity of a principal firm (lead partner) or as an associated firm (sub-consultant/JV partner), with detail regarding the scope of the services.
  3. Firms submitting their EoI response as a Joint Venture (JV) will be evaluated individually for all of the above criteria, while only the lead firm will be evaluated in case of a submission with sub-consultancy or consortium. 

Consultants are requested to submit the following supporting documents against the above- mentioned shortlisting criteria: 

  1. Registration paper of the firm(s).
  2. JV agreement/letter of intent (if applicable).
  3. Firm’s profile / Brochure.
  4. Audited financial reports for the last three years.
  5. Service experience record (including nature, total cost, total input in terms of staff-months, employer, location of service, scope of services, etc.) 
  6. The experience of a parent company, subsidiary company, group company or associates (whatever the name) of the Applicant shall not be considered in evaluation. 

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.16, 3.17, and 3.18 of the World Bank’s "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers" Fifth Edition, September 2023 (Procurement Regulations), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest.

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-based Selection (QCBS) arrangements described in the Procurement Regulations and to be specifically set out in the Request for Proposals.

Further information can be obtained from the office of the Project Director, Inclusive Connectivity & Development Project (ICDP), during office hours from 09:00 to 15:00 hrs at Inclusive Connectivity & Development Project (ICDP), Road Development Authority, 3rd Floor, 1st Stage, Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla. Telephone: +94 11 2885765 / +94 11 2885766; Facsimile number: +94 11 2885765; Electronic mail address: wbicdpbid@gmail.com

Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by email[EB1] ). Clearly marked "Expression of Interest - LK-RDA-567082-CS-QCBS - Consultancy Services for Detailed Engineering Estimates, Environmental & Social Screening Reports (ESSRs) and Environmental & Social Management Plans (ESMPs) Preparation for 720km Rural Roads" on or before 1000 hours (UTC+5:30) on 12/10/2026.

EOI Submission Address;

Chairman of the Ministry Consultancy Procurement Committee,

On behalf of the Road Development Authority,

Procurement Division,

7th Floor,

“Maganeguma Mahamedura”

No: 216, Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha, Kosswatte,

Battaramulla (Postal Code: 10120)

Tel: 0112871119,

Email:procurement@mohsl.gov.lk

 

"},{"id":"OP00467067","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"11-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-09-22T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"12:00","project_ctry_name":"Lebanon","project_id":"P509428","project_name":"Lebanon Emergency Assistance Project","bid_reference_no":"FA-CS-BLDG (PARTIAL DAMAGE)","bid_description":"Framework Agreements for the Design, Structural Assessment and Supervision of Public Buildings (Slightly and Partially Damaged)","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"QBS","procurement_method_name":"Quality Based Selection","contact_address":"Tallet Al Serail, Riad El Solh\nP.O.Box: 3170/11, Beirut, Lebanon","contact_ctry_name":"Lebanon","contact_email":"younesh@cdr.gov.lb","contact_name":"Younes El Hajj","contact_organization":"Council for Development and Reconstruction","contact_phone_no":"(+961-1) 980096","contact_web_url":"www.cdr.gov.lb","submission_date":"2026-09-11T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(FRAMEWORK AGREEMENTS FOR CONSULTING SERVICES )

 

Lebanese Republic

Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR)

Lebanon Emergency Assistance Project (LEAP)

Reference No.: FA-CS-BLDG (PARTIAL DAMAGE)

 

Assignment Title: Framework Agreemtns for the Design, structural assessment, rehabilitation and construction supervision of public buildings affected by varying levels of damage (slightly, partially damaged)

 

The Lebanese Republic (hereinafter called the “Borrower”) has received financing in the amount of US$250 million from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) (the “Bank”) toward the cost of the Lebanon Emergency Assistance Project (LEAP). The Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR), acting as the executing agency on behalf of the Government of Lebanon, intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under contracts for consulting services under Framework Agreements.

The consulting services (“the Services”) involve engaging Design & Supervision Consultants under Framework Agreements for several contracts to Design, structural assessment, rehabilitation and construction supervision of public buildings affected by varying levels of damage (slightly, partially damaged  across Beirut & Mount Lebanon, Bekaa, and South Lebanon

The Framework Agreements will be concluded through a Two-Stage Selection Process and the consulting services shall include the preparation of:

            b - Detailed Design for Moderate and partially damage

The Framework Agreement will be signed for a duration of Thirty-Six (36) months with multiple qualified engineering consultancy firms. Specific assignments will be awarded as Call-Off contracts across distinct Call-Off Modules (ranging from slight to moderate  damage levels) on an as-needed basis.

The full version of the Terms of Reference (TOR) can be found on the CDR website at: https://www.cdr.gov.lb/en-US/Procurment.aspx

The Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) 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. Consultant Brochures may also be included in the submission.

The shortlisting criteria for Stage 1 evaluation are:

1. Firm Legal Standing & Core Buisness and Years of Experience

 

2. Specific Technical Experience :

3. Key Staff Pool & Quality Management (Stage 1 Requirements):

 

4. Organizational & Managerial Capacity:

Interested consultants are requested to keep their EOIs to a maximum of twenty-five pages.

Please note that at this shortlisting stage:

The shortlist shall comprise five (5) to eight (8) consulting firms.

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 for Goods, Works, Non-Consulting Services and Consulting Services, dated February 2025, 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 partners shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract if selected.

Shortlisted Consultants will be invited to submit their proposals, upon which a Consultant will be selected in accordance with the (LCS) described in the “World Bank “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers for Goods, Works, Non-Consulting services” dated February 2025 and to be specifically set out in the Request for Proposals.

Shortlisted Consultants will subsequently be invited to submit proposals under the Framework Agreement selection process in accordance with lcs  the Quality Based Selectionmethod described in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (February 2025).

The deadline for receiving Expressions of Interest shall be by Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 at 12:00 noon Beirut local time.

Expressions of Interest (EOI) shall be delivered to the address below by hand or courier, including one (1) original, one (1) copy and one (1) electronic copy on CD-ROM.

Address:

Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR)
Tenders Department
Beirut – Lebanon
P.O. Box: 11-3170
Telephone: (+961-1) 980096
Facsimile: (+961-1) 981255

"},{"id":"OP00442138","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"10-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-09-24T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"17:00","project_ctry_name":"Pakistan","project_id":"P166732","project_name":"Karachi Mobility Project","bid_reference_no":"PK-SMTA-547229-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Procurement of Procurement & Contract Management Specialist (P&CMS) as Required to Support the PMT-KMP (Office of the Project Director)","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"House # C-44, Lane 07, Block 2 Clifton, Karachi 75600","contact_ctry_name":"Pakistan","contact_email":"pcms.kmp.ylc@gmail.com","contact_name":"Saleem Hussain","contact_organization":"Sindh Mass Transit Authority","contact_phone_no":"+923312728313","contact_web_url":"https://kmp.gos.pk/download/","submission_date":"2026-09-10T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST [REOI]

PROCUREMENT OF CONSULTING SERVICES

Name of Country:       Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Name of Project:         Karachi Mobility Project – Yellow Line Corridor (BRT)
Loan No:                      IBRD 8995-PK
Reference No:              PK-SMTA-547229-CS-INDV
Client:                          Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA), Government of Sindh

The Government of Sindh has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Karachi Mobility Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.  The Project aim to improve mobility, accessibility and safety along selected corridors in Karachi. SMTA now invites experienced candidates having relevant qualifications and experience to indicate their interest in providing the services.

Position:

Procurement & Contract Management Specialist – (One Position)

Qualification:

  • Master's degree in Civil Engineering or any other relevant discipline.

Experience:

  • At least fifteen (15) years' practical experience in Procurement and Contract Administration after acquiring the stipulated qualification;
  • At least five years of experience on similar infrastructure contracts;
  • Documentarily verifiable experience of using Standard Procurement Documents using FIDIC contracts
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English to develop and process complex technical documents, reports, papers and recommendations.
  • Excellent computer skills including MS-Office (Word, Excel and Power-Point), and familiarity with procurement related software is an advantage.
  • Having well-developed planning and organizational skills to manage & execute multiple contracts in short timeframes.

The detailed TORs can be downloaded from https://kmp.gos.pk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PCMS-Approved-TORs-20260909.pdf. 

The selection will be made in accordance with the Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants of World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, dated September 2025. 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, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Interested candidates should submit the Expression of Interest with Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of educational degrees, certificates, experience certificates, and CNIC by 24th September 2026 till 5:00 PM. Interested applicants may submit their Expressions of Interest in the form of a Covering Letter along with CV and supporting documents through courier to Project Director at the following mentioned address, the Expression of Interest with Covering Letter and CV can also be forwarded through Email jobskmpylc@gmail.com.

Attention: Project Director (Karachi Mobility Project)
Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA),
Transport & Mass Transit Department (T&TMD),
Government of Sindh (GOS),
House # C-44, Lane 07, Block 2 Clifton, Karachi 75600
Telephone: +92 21 99336117, Cell: +92 331 27 28 313
Email: pd.kmp.ylc@gmail.com, & jobskmpylc@gmail.com
Website: https://kmp.gos.pk/download/

"},{"id":"OP00468204","notice_type":"Invitation for Bids","noticedate":"10-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-09-10T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"15:00","project_ctry_name":"OECS Countries","project_id":"P174986","project_name":"OECS Data for Decision Making (DDM) Project","bid_reference_no":"GD-PCU - GRENADA-562454-NC-RFQ","bid_description":"Non-Consultant Services for the Household Budget Survey / Survey of Living \nConditions (Enumerators) (Second Batch)","procurement_group":"NC","procurement_method_code":"RFQ","procurement_method_name":"Request for Quotations","contact_address":"PO Box 3786\nGCNA Complex\nKirani James Boulevard, St. George\nGrenada, W.I.","contact_ctry_name":"Grenada","contact_email":"tiffany.charles@cso.gov.gd","contact_name":"Tiffany Charles","contact_organization":"Project Coordination Unit - Ministry of Finance","contact_phone_no":"14734401369","submission_date":"2026-09-10T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"

GOVERNMENT OF GRENADA

MINISTRY OF FINANCE
CENTRAL PROCUREMENT UNIT

OECS DATA FOR DECISION-MAKING PROJECT (DDM)

Loan/Credit No.: IDA-71110

SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

Country: Grenada
Project: OECS Data for Decision Making Project (DDM)
Contract Title: Non-Consultant Services for the Household Budget Survey / Survey of Living Conditions (Enumerators)
Reference No.: GD-PCU-Grenada-562454-NC-RFQ

1. Background

The Government of Grenada, through the Central Statistical Office (CSO), will conduct the Household Budget Survey (HBS) and Survey of Living Conditions (SLC) from September 2026 to March 2027.

The surveys will generate critical information on household expenditure, education, health, nutrition, housing, demographics and other socio-economic conditions to support evidence-based national planning and policymaking.

2. Invitation

The Government of Grenada, through the Central Procurement Unit, now invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to provide enumerator services for the Household Budget Survey / Survey of Living Conditions.

The selected Enumerators will be responsible for conducting household interviews and collecting accurate and complete survey information within assigned districts.

3. Scope of Services

The selected Enumerators will be required to:

4. Minimum Qualification Requirements

Interested applicants should possess the following:

5. Duration of Services

The assignment is expected to commence on September 1, 2026 and conclude on March 31, 2027.

6. Submission of Quotations

Interested and suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit:

  1. Curriculum Vitae (CV); and
  2. Cover letter demonstrating relevant experience and suitability for the assignment.

Applications and supporting documents should be submitted electronically to:

Central Procurement Unit
Attn: Ms. Erisa Bleasdille, Procurement Officer
Ministry of Finance
The Galleria Mall
Grand Anse, St. George’s, Grenada

Email: erisa.bleasdille@procurement.gov.gd
Telephone: +1 473-440-2731

Deadline for Submission: 24th July 2026

 

"},{"id":"OP00468036","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"10-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-09-30T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"16:00","project_ctry_name":"Somalia, Federal Republic of","project_id":"P501662","project_name":"Somalia productive, resilient, and inclusive growth (SPRING) project","bid_reference_no":"SO-MOF-563985-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Industrial Development Advisor for MOCI","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Ministry of Finance - Shanagi District,\nMogadishu, Somalia.","contact_ctry_name":"Somalia, Federal Republic of","contact_email":"procurementspring1@gmail.com","contact_name":"Ahmed Burale","contact_organization":"Federal Republic of Somalia, Ministry of Finance, Office of the Director General","contact_phone_no":"0617635","submission_date":"2026-09-10T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"

Background:  In May 2025, the Federal Republic of Somalia, through its Ministry of Finance (MoF) launched the Somalia Productive, Resilient, and Inclusive Growth (SPRING) project. The project development objective is to promote private sector-led growth and job creation by improving the business-enabling environment, strengthening the financial system, and enhancing access to finance. 

The SPRING project is organized around four components (three mutually-reinforcing and one supporting): (i) Component 1: Improving the enabling environment for the private sector; (ii) Component 2: Deepening financial sector reforms and strengthening institutional capacity; (iii) Component 3: Enhancing access to finance and resilience for MSMEs; and (iv) Component 4: Project Management. A wide range of activities will be implemented as part of this project to reach its development objective, such as improvements to regulatory/institutional frameworks, the rollout of the digital ID system, financial sector reforms, the creation of a risk-sharing mechanism, and the provision of business development services for micro, small and medium enterprises in select economic sectors, among others.  MoF received US$105 million from the World Bank, including US$10 million from the Somalia Multi-Partner Fund to implement the SPRING project. As part of this initiative, under Component 1, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) is strengthening its role in Advancing regional trade integration through Somalia’s accession to the East African Community (EAC) and the World Trade Organization (WTO).

 MoF intends to apply for part of the proceeds from the World Bank to finance the position of Industrial Development Advisor for the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Industrial Development Advisor will support MoCI in implementing industrial policies, formalizing businesses, improving export readiness, developing Special Economic Zones, strengthening intellectual property administration, coordinating stakeholders, drafting regulatory instruments, delivering staff training, facilitating public–private dialogue, and preparing implementation plans and progress reports.

 

 

 

Responsibilities: an The Industrial Development Advisor will support the implementation of Somalia’s industrial policies by developing work plans, regulatory instruments, standards, incentive frameworks, and procedures. The Advisor will promote business formalization, export readiness, and access to EAC, AfCFTA, and WTO markets. The Advisor will provide technical support for Special Economic Zones, intellectual property administration, investment facilitation, value-chain development, and environmental compliance. The role will also strengthen coordination between MoCI, government institutions, and the private sector, with attention to micro, small, and women-owned industries. The Advisor will train MoCI and SEZ staff and support public–private consultations on industrial and trade barriers. The Advisor will also prepare regulatory frameworks, implementation plans, training materials, progress reports, and strategic advisory documents.

All other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website link: https://moci.gov.so/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ToR-Industrial-Development-Advisor-2.pdf 

2.   Skills and qualifications

Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on qualification, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include:

•   Master’s degree in industrial economics, Development Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

•    Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience in industrial development, investment facilitation, value chain development, or related regulatory reform work within government or international development contexts and supportive of business formalization and external trade.

•    Demonstrated knowledge of industrial policy design, business formalization and licensing systems, special economic zone governance, or productive sector development in sub-Saharan Africa or comparable fragile and conflict-affected settings.

•    Experience with intellectual property administration or quality and standards systems is an advantage.

•    Demonstrated ability to manage inter-ministerial coordination and facilitate multi-stakeholder consultation processes.

•    Experience with World Bank or international development projects is highly preferred.

•    Proficiency in English and excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Fluency in Somali is an advantage.

3.   Duration: The proposed duration for the assignment is one year (12) calendar months from starts date.

4.   The Ministry of Ministry of Finance now invites eligible consulting (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services and furnish the Curriculum Vitae (CV).

5.   Attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14, 3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services dated in September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

6.   A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.

7.   Interested Consultant may obtain further information (in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except on public holidays.

8.   Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by 30th September 2026 4:00PM. Local Time.

Attention; Project Coordinator

SPTRING Project

Ministry of Finance

Federal Government of Somalia

Shangani District, Mogadishu, Somalia

Email Address: bid.spring@piu.mof.gov.so

"},{"id":"OP00467759","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"10-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-09-24T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"12:00","project_ctry_name":"Montenegro","project_id":"P507698","project_name":"Climate Resilient Fisheries and Agrifood Sector Development Project","bid_reference_no":"3.2.6","bid_description":"ESF Specialist (full time)","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Montenegro","contact_ctry_name":"Montenegro","contact_email":"tsu@epa.org.me","contact_name":"Gorika Bojic","contact_organization":"Ministry of Finance-Technical Service Unit","contact_phone_no":"+38267244495","submission_date":"2026-09-10T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"

Montenegro

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management

 

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)

 

 

Name of Project: CLIMATE RESILIENT FISHERIES AND AGRIFOOD SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (CRFASD)

Loan No: IBRD-98890

Assignment Title: PMT SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (FULL – TIME)

Reference No. MNE-CRFASD-98890-ME-IC-CS-26-3.2.6

Publication date: September 10, 2026

 

The Montenegro has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of CLIMATE RESILIENT FISHERIES AND AGRIFOOD SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (CRFASD), and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this Loan for consulting services for PMT SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (FULL – TIME).    

 

The overall objective of this consultant service (“the Service”) is to provide support in managing social risks directly or indirectly attributable or identified as a consequence of the Project, materially compliant to the ESF. The Social Development Specialist will assist MAFWM in ensuring that the Project is carried out in accordance with the Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs) and this Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), in a manner acceptable to the World Bank.

 

The Social Development Specialist shall be engaged to deliver all the needed support on a full-time daily basis (8 hours per day, working days, from Monday to Friday). The consultancy is expected to start in September 2026 and continue up to the project's implementation (end of March 2031), including a probation period of three months.

 

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, through Technical Service Unit, now invites eligible individual consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Service. Interested consultants must provide Cover Letter and CV representing description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions and availability of appropriate skills (scanned diplomas to be sent with CV). Individual consultants may be offered through firms or other organizations, but the qualifications of the individual consultant will be the basis of selection. Contract will be signed with proposed individuals.

 

The criteria for selection are following:

 

The evaluation criteria will be the following:

(i)         General Qualifications, including education, trainings and qualifications (40 points).

(ii)        Specific experience relevant to the Assignment (60 points).

 

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 - Procurement in Investment Project Financing Goods, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services, February 2025 (Procurement Regulations), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 

 

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

 

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08,00 to 14,00 hours.

 

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form, only by e-mail, to the address below by September 24, 2026, 12,00h.

 

Ministry of Finance/Technical Service Unit

Attention: Mr. Mirko Lješevi, Senior Procurement officer

Street Address: Studentska 2a

Floor/Room number: first floor (left from the elevator)

City: 81000 Podgorica

Country: Montenegro

Telephone: + 382 68046929

Email: tsu@epa.org.me

"},{"id":"OP00467751","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"10-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-09-29T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"09:00","project_ctry_name":"China","project_id":"P162178","project_name":"China Food Safety Improvement Project","bid_reference_no":"GD-FSS-GAMR-CS12","bid_description":"Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project Information Technology Third-Party Service Package I (Supervision Services)","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"CQS","procurement_method_name":"Consultant Qualification Selection","contact_address":"Address of EOI Submission: Huaxia Road No. 49-1, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 51000, Guangdong, China","contact_ctry_name":"China","contact_email":"zhangzhi5@cgci.gt.cn","contact_name":"Zhang Zhi, Guo Hujun","contact_organization":"China International Tendering Co., Ltd.","contact_phone_no":"010 8116 8424","submission_date":"2026-09-10T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISION SERVICES

for China Food Safety Improvement Project Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Projec

Country: People's Republic of China

Name of Project: China Food Safety Improvement Project

Loan No.: IBRD-92130

Assignment Title: Information Technology Supervision Services

Reference No.:  GD-FSS-GAMR-CS12

The Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the China Food Safety Improvement Project Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The total estimated amount for this project is RMB 1.6003 million.

(I) Scope of Services

The service scope of this project covers the full-process supervision services for four informatization sub-projects, specifically including:

  1. The "Scan-to-Trace" Full-Chain Traceability Platform Project for Food in Key Fields (Categories);
  2. The "Yue-Shi-An Internet Plus Open Kitchens" System Construction Project;
  3. The Upgrade, Renovation, and Operation Project of the Emergency Real-Time Dispatch and Command System;
  4. The Capacity Building Project for Food-Related Personnel in Market Regulation.

(II) Service Content

The supervision service agency shall provide full-process supervision services for the implementation of the aforementioned four informatization sub-projects, assisting the project undertaking company and the user party in carrying out their work to ensure the achievement of the predetermined project goals. In accordance with supervision work specifications, the agency shall implement full-process control over project quality, schedule, investment, contracts, and information security. This is to ensure that the construction activities are legal, compliant, reasonable, scientific, and economical, thereby reducing project construction risks and achieving both the overall project goals and the current phase goals.

(III) Service Period

The supervision service period for this project shall commence from the date of contract signing and continue until the project closing date (March 31, 2029).

(IV) Deliverables

Reports and outcome documents shall be submitted at specified dates and frequencies, including but not limited to: Mobilization Report, Supervision Plan, Detailed Supervision Implementation Rules, Supervision Weekly Report, Supervision Monthly Report, Supervision Notice, Meeting Minutes, Special Supervision Report, Supervision Work Summary Report, Project Acceptance Report, and other materials required by the construction unit and the project implementation party.

(V) Agency Qualification Requirements

The supervision service agency must have independently undertaken no fewer than ten information system engineering supervision services within the past three years. The relevant performance records must cover core business types such as government informatization, software platform construction, system integration, and network security. These records must sufficiently demonstrate the agency's comprehensive service capability in full-process supervision and coordination for multi-domain informatization projects.

Note: The service performance records refer to contracts signed on or after January 1, 2023.

(VI) Qualifications of the Staff

No.

Expert Position

Qty.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

1

Chief Supervisory Engineer

1

Fully preside over the supervision work of this project and manage the supervisory engineer team in a comprehensive manner. Responsible for the review and evaluation of major system changes in the project, and comprehensively in charge of risk management, information security, and data security management during the project implementation.

1. Bachelor's degree or above;
2. Possess an Information System Supervisor certificate and competency certificates in informatization project management, software, network, big data, or system analysis;
3. More than five years of experience in information system engineering supervision and management.

2

Representative of Chief Supervisory Engineer

1

Responsible for the supervision work designated or assigned by the Chief Supervisory Engineer. Authorized by the Chief Supervisory Engineer, exercise part of the duties and powers of the Chief Supervisory Engineer, and carry out the project supervision implementation work.

1. Bachelor's degree or above;
2. Possess an Information System Supervisor certificate and competency certificates in informatization project management, software, network, big data, or system analysis;
3. More than five years of experience in information system engineering supervision.

3

Specialty Supervisory Engineer

4

Responsible for carrying out the implementation work of informatization project supervision.

1. Bachelor's degree or above;
2. Possess an Information System Supervisor certificate and competency certificates in informatization project management, software, network, big data, or system analysis;
3. More than three years of experience in information system engineering supervision.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest.

The Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: the overall competence and strength of the Consultant, quality control and project management capabilities, understanding of the assignment, relevant experience and past performance, proposed team composition, preliminary work plan, and a brief technical approach. Key Experts will be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

(VII) Contents of this Consultation

  1. Expression of interest in undertaking the supervision services for this project;
  2. Agency profile and core advantages;
  3. List of project performance records;
  4. Key points of the preliminary work plan and work schedule;
  5. Preliminary staffing plan;
  6. Proposed core team (including resume summaries of the Project Manager and key experts).

(VIII) Submission Materials

  1. "Expression of Interest Letter" (or "Feedback Letter") submitted by the supervision service agency;
  2. Agency profile;
  3. Summary of project performance records (specifying the project name, client, service content, and service period);
  4. Simplified proposal (briefly outlining key points; a detailed proposal is not required);
  5. Preliminary work schedule;
  6. Key team experts (personnel profiles must be provided);
  7. Any other materials deemed necessary by the supervision service agency.

Note: All the above materials must be stamped with the official seal of the consulting agency.

Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interests of the Borrower. Without limitation on the generality of the foregoing, Consultants shall not be hired under the circumstances set forth below:

  1. a firm that has been engaged by the Borrower to provide Goods, Works, or Non-Consulting Services for a project (or an affiliate that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with that firm), shall be disqualified from providing Consulting Services resulting from, or directly related to, those Goods, Works, or Non-Consulting Services. This provision does not apply to the various firms (Consultants, contractors, or suppliers), which together are performing the contractor’s obligations under a turnkey or design and build contract; a firm that has been engaged by the Borrower to provide Consulting Services for the preparation or implementation of a project (or an affiliate that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with that Consulting firm), shall be disqualified from subsequently providing Goods, Works, or Non-Consulting Services resulting from, or directly related to those Consulting Services. This provision does not apply to the various firms (Consultants, contractors, or suppliers), which together are performing the contractor’s obligations under a turnkey or design and build contract;
  2. Neither a Consultant (including personnel and sub-consultants), nor an affiliate (that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with that Consultant), shall be hired for any assignment that, by its nature, creates a conflict of interest with another assignment of the Consultant;
  3. Consultants (including their experts and other personnel, and sub-consultants), that have a close business or family relationship with a professional staff of the Borrower, or of the project implementing agency, or of a recipient of a part of the Bank’s financing, or any other party representing or acting on behalf of the Borrower, that is directly or indirectly involved in any part of: i. the preparation of the ToR for the assignment; ii. the selection process for the contract; or iii. the supervision of the contract; may not be awarded a contract, unless the conflict stemming from this relationship has been resolved in a manner acceptable to the Bank throughout the selection process and the execution of the contract.

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. Office hours are from 09:00 to 17:00 on working days from September 11 to September 28, 2026

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 09:00 on September 29, 2026.

Tender Agency: China International Tendering Co., Ltd.

Attn: Zhang Zhi, Guo Hujun

Title: Project Manager

Address: Huaxia Road No. 49-1, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China

Postal Code: 51000

Tel.: 010-81168424; 010-81168460

E-mail: zhangzhi5@cgci.gt.cn; guohujun@gt.cn

 

Employer: Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation

Attn: Chen Lin

Title: Special Cadre, World Bank Loan Project Office

Address: No. 363 West Huangpu Avenue, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China

Tel.: 020-38835493

E-mail: gdsjj_xietiaoyingji@gd.gov.cn

 

Annex: Term of Reference (TOR)

TERM OF REFERENCE

To ensure the implementation of the World Bank China Food Safety Improvement Project Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project Information Technology Third-Party Service Package I (Supervision Services)of the Guangdong Administration for Market Regulationand to achieve the informatization construction goals of the project, the Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation intends to engage a third-party service agency to carry out the implementation of this project.

I. Background and Description

The World Bank Loan China Food Safety Demonstration Project officially entered into force on March 21, 2024, with an implementation period until March 31, 2029. It aims to comprehensively enhance the modern governance capacity for food safety at both national and local levels. As a key implementer of this project in Guangdong Province, the Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation plans to apply for a World Bank loan of 10 million US dollars and will precisely support the achievement of the project goals through the construction of six core sub-projects:

i. Develop a full-chain traceability platform for "coding, tracing, and recalling" food in key areas, enabling whole-process traceability and risk early warning with 15 functional modules and 359 functional points;

ii. Build the "Internet + Clear Kitchen and Bright Stove" system under the Guangdong Food Safety initiative, covering intelligent video supervision of scenarios such as elderly care and campus canteens;

iii. Upgrade and transform the emergency real-time dispatching and command system, and improve the accident emergency response mechanism;

iv. Carry out a capacity improvement project for food-related personnel in the market supervision field, including the development of a learning and assessment system, the production of 75 course videos, and the organization of skill competitions;

v. Establish a high-quality food standard system and conduct promotion activities, developing no less than 30 standards and carrying out quality monitoring within two years;

vi. Provide professional consulting services throughout the entire project implementation process.

To ensure the high-quality implementation of the above-mentioned construction content, we plan to refer to advanced practices from other World Bank projects to further optimize procurement management and improve service coordination efficiency; in the next phase of actual procurement operations, while keeping the total project budget unchanged, we intend to integrate the supervision services of the four projects—the "Coding, Tracing, and Recalling" Full-Chain Traceability Platform Project for Food in Key Areas (or Key Varieties), the Guangdong Food Safety "Internet + Clear Kitchen and Bright Stove" System Construction Project, the Emergency Real-Time Dispatching and Command System Upgrade, Transformation, and Operation Project, and the Capacity Improvement Project for Food-Related Personnel in the Market Supervision Field—into a single package for unified procurement and management, so as to ensure the smooth achievement of the project's construction goals.

II. Objectives

To ensure the high-quality implementation of the informatization sub-projects under the World Bank Loan Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project, third-party supervision services will be provided throughout the entire process for four informatization sub-projects: the "Coding, Tracing, and Recalling" full-chain traceability platform, the "Internet + Clear Kitchen and Bright Stove" intelligent supervision system, the emergency real-time dispatching and command system, and the learning and assessment system for capacity improvement of food-related personnel. Through full-cycle, closed-loop management and control covering quality, progress, investment, changes, contract compliance, safety, intellectual property, multi-party collaboration, and documentation during project construction, we will ensure that project construction activities are legal, compliant, economical, and scientific; strictly control risks such as project overspending, delays, and quality defects; and guarantee the project is completed with high quality within the agreed schedule and budget. With the core goal of comprehensively enhancing modern governance capacity for food safety, we will build a full-chain management mechanism covering risk identification, early warning response, and closed-loop disposal through the system construction and coordinated advancement of the informatization sub-projects. This will provide a solid data foundation and institutional guarantee for the scientific calculation of the "proportion of early warnings for which mitigation measures have been initiated," realize systematic training for food safety inspectors and supervisors while quantifying the participation ratio of female supervisors, comprehensively improve the quality and management level of project implementation, ensure that the collection, accounting, and reporting of all indicator data comply with World Bank standards, and help promote the efficient implementation of the World Bank project.

III. Service Overview

The total estimated amount for this project is RMB 1.6003 million.

(I) Scope of Services

The service scope of this project covers the full-process supervision services for four informatization sub-projects, specifically including:

  1. The "Scan-to-Trace" Full-Chain Traceability Platform Project for Food in Key Fields (Categories);
  2. The "Yue-Shi-An Internet Plus Open Kitchens" System Construction Project;
  3. The Upgrade, Renovation, and Operation Project of the Emergency Real-Time Dispatch and Command System;
  4. The Capacity Building Project for Food-Related Personnel in Market Regulation.

(II) Service Content

The supervision service agency shall provide full-process supervision services for the implementation of the aforementioned four informatization sub-projects, assisting the project undertaking company and the user party in carrying out their work to ensure the achievement of the predetermined project goals. In accordance with supervision work specifications, the agency shall implement full-process control over project quality, schedule, investment, contracts, and information security. This is to ensure that the construction activities are legal, compliant, reasonable, scientific, and economical, thereby reducing project construction risks and achieving both the overall project goals and the current phase goals.For details:

 

  1. Quality Control

Adopt a full-process control mechanism of pre-prevention, in-process management and control, and post rectification. Control the quality of system development in accordance with regulatory standards, project contracts and design documents; regularly review project documents, issue supervision briefs and conduct quantitative evaluation; assist in reviewing design schemes and software selection, and supervise software testing, installation and commissioning links; formulate project acceptance standards and disposal plans, urge the implementation unit to rectify quality defects and follow up the operation and maintenance services during the warranty period. Simultaneously control the training quality, review the training plan, supervise the implementation of training and recheck the training summary.
 

  1. Schedule Control
    Review the development schedule plans at all levels of the implementation unit and verify their feasibility; track the progress of requirements, coding, testing and online stages in real time, and urge dynamic adjustment of the construction period; put forward optimization schemes in a timely manner and urge implementation of rectification when there is a serious deviation in the construction period; realize visual control of development progress relying on standardized project management tools.
     
  2. Investment Control
    Optimize the software development implementation plan, reasonably control the costs of customized development, third-party component procurement, etc., to ensure the cost-effectiveness of capital investment; track the use of funds in real time, give early warning and adjustment suggestions in time if there is a large deviation in the budget, and strictly control the risk of overspending.
     
  3. Change Control
    Unify the management of various changes such as software requirements, functions, interfaces and architecture, and standardize the whole process of change application, impact assessment, multi-party review, approval and implementation, and regression testing; evaluate the impact of changes on quality, schedule, investment and safety, eliminate disorderly demand spread, completely retain the change ledger and complete the change filing of local government projects.
     
  4. contract management
    Assist the construction unit in drafting, reviewing and signing software development and supporting procurement contracts; track the performance of the contract throughout the process; coordinate the handling of construction period extension, change, breach of contract, claim, subcontracting and project dispute mediation; review the payment application of the implementation unit according to the contract terms and issue supervision review opinions.
     
  5. Document Information Management
    Unify the collection and management of a full set of software project materials such as requirements, design, testing, operation and maintenance, and training; regularly submit project dynamic materials to the construction unit; urge the implementation unit to sort out and file technical materials in accordance with specifications; transmit notices and contact sheets issued by the construction unit; report software quality problems to the superior immediately and supervise the closed-loop rectification.
     
  6. Safety and Intellectual Property Management
    Supervise the hierarchical protection of government business data and internal materials throughout the process to strictly prevent unauthorized access and leakage of data; control the operation safety of development, testing and online links, implement code security and relevant requirements of classified protection, and eliminate safety accidents. At the same time, protect the intellectual property rights of project development achievements, software source codes and customized functions, and strictly prohibit illegal reuse or private external transmission of achievements.
     
  7. Organization and Coordination

Establish a standardized project meeting mechanism, organize weekly meetings, demand coordination meetings, technical special meetings, problem notification meetings and phased acceptance meetings, and completely retain meeting minutes; coordinate the work relations among the construction unit, business departments, development and implementation units and software and hardware suppliers, and build a normalized communication channel; coordinate to solve various problems such as demand differences, development (stuck points), testing disputes, etc., and simultaneously implement the project safety supervision objectives.
(III) Service Period

The supervision service period for this project shall commence from the date of contract signing and continue until the project closing date (March 31, 2029).

 

IV Deliverables, Result Review and Acceptance

a.Deliverables

Supervision Service Institution’s Key Report Deliverables During the Project Implementation Periodfor details,

NO.

Report Name

Submission Date/Frequency

Note

1

Site Entry Report

Submitted within the specified time limit after the contract is signed

Clarify the implementation plan for each work item

2

Supervision Plan

In the early stage of project initiation

Compiled under the organization of the Chief Supervision Engineer, reviewed by the company's technical department, and then submitted to the construction unit

3

Supervision Implementation Rules

In the early stage of project initiation

Compiled by the Professional Supervision Engineer, approved by the Chief Supervision Engineer, and then submitted to the construction unit

4

Weekly Supervision Report

One copy submitted per week

Report on project dynamics, supervision status, existing problems and suggestions

5

Monthly Supervision Report

One copy submitted per month

Report on project dynamics, supervision status, existing problems and suggestions

6

Supervision Notice

One copy submitted each time it is issued

After obtaining the consent of the construction unit, issue supervision instructions to the project implementation party

7

Meeting Minutes

One copy submitted after each meeting

Cover project regular meetings, coordination meetings, technical seminars, etc., and distributed to all participating units

8

       Special Supervision Report

Submitted according to the actual needs of the project

Special report or suggestion submitted to the construction unit for specific project situations

9

Materials requiring approval by the construction unit

Submitted according to the actual project milestones

Including engineering changes, implementation plans, various progress schedules, project progress payments, opinions on quality accident handling, construction period extension reports, etc. (the supervisor shall issue opinions first)

10

Other materials declared by the project implementation party

Submitted according to the actual project milestones

Other materials declared by the project implementation party that require approval by the construction unit

11

       Materials requiring joint review and signature by multiple parties

Submitted according to the actual project milestones

Materials requiring joint review and signature by the construction unit, supervisor, implementation party and other parties

12

Supervision Work Summary Report

Submitted before the end of the contract

Including project implementation overview, supervision contract performance, control status from various dimensions, supervision work effectiveness, summary evaluation and suggestions, etc.

13

Project Acceptance Report

Submitted when the supervised project passes acceptance

After the supervised project passes acceptance, a formal acceptance report is formed

14

Other Service Deliverables

Output as needed

Other materials required by the construction unit

b. Result Review and Acceptance

After the Project Office reviews and approves the deliverable reports submitted by the supervision service agency, for the deliverable documents that need to be submitted to the World Bank for review in accordance with regulations, the supervision service agency shall cooperate with the Project Office to complete the submission. The phased deliverable shall be formally considered completed only after obtaining the World Bank's no-objection opinion. All deliverable reports must fully conform to the service content specified in this Terms of Reference, with standardized format, complete content, and true and accurate data.
 

V Agency and Personnel Qualification Requirements

a. Agency Qualification Requirements

The supervision service agency must have independently undertaken no fewer than ten information system engineering supervision services within the past three years. The relevant performance records must cover core business types such as government informatization, software platform construction, system integration, and network security. These records must sufficiently demonstrate the agency's comprehensive service capability in full-process supervision and coordination for multi-domain informatization projects.

b. Personnel Qualification Requirements

 

NO.

Expert Position

Qty

Responsibilities

Qualifications

1

Chief Supervisory Engineer

1

Fully preside over the supervision work of this project and manage the supervisory engineer team in a comprehensive manner. Responsible for the review and evaluation of major system changes in the project, and comprehensively in charge of risk management, information security, and data security management during the project implementation.

1. Bachelor's degree or above;
2. Possess an Information System Supervisor certificate and competency certificates in informatization project management, software, network, big data, or system analysis;
3. More than five years of experience in information system engineering supervision and management.

2

Representative of Chief Supervisory Engineer

1

Responsible for the supervision work designated or assigned by the Chief Supervisory Engineer. Authorized by the Chief Supervisory Engineer, exercise part of the duties and powers of the Chief Supervisory Engineer, and carry out the project supervision implementation work.

1. Bachelor's degree or above;
2. Possess an Information System Supervisor certificate and competency certificates in informatization project management, software, network, big data, or system analysis;
3. More than five years of experience in information system engineering supervision.

 

Specialty Supervisory Engineer

4

Responsible for carrying out the implementation work of informatization project supervision.

1. Bachelor's degree or above;
2. Possess an Information System Supervisor certificate and competency certificates in informatization project management, software, network, big data, or system analysis;
3. More than three years of experience in information system engineering supervision.

VI. Facilities and Personnel Provided by the Client

To ensure the smooth implementation of the service, the Client will provide the following necessary assistance and services:

a. Relevant project documents, reports, annual work plans and other materials.

b.Designate or entrust staff to coordinate with the service provider and carry out related work.

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The People's Republic of China
World Bank Loan
Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project
Loan No.: 9213-CN

 

Provincial Animal Epidemic Prevention and Control Laboratory Enhancement Sub-project
Laboratory Enhancement (Supplementary) Procurement
(Goods)
(Contract No.: GDEQ-014)

 

Request for Quotation (RFQ) Document

 

 

 

Bidding No.: 0733-26083439

August 2026

 

Chapter I. Request for Quotation (RFQ)

Date: August 21, 2026
Bidding No.: 0733-26083439

 

1.The Government of the People's Republic of China has received a loan from the World Bank toward the cost of the Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project, and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this loan to eligible payments under the Request for Quotation (RFQ) contract for this procurement.

2.CITIC International Tendering Co., Ltd., entrusted by the Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Center (Guangdong Green Food Development Center), hereby issues this Request for Quotation to potential suppliers for the procurement of the Provincial Animal Epidemic Prevention and Control Laboratory Enhancement Sub-project: Laboratory Enhancement (Supplementary) (Contract No.: GDEQ-014). All suppliers are requested to submit their quotations in accordance with the requirements of this RFQ document (please refer to Chapter V for the format template of the Quotation Letter).

3.This procurement is conducted through the Request for Quotation method in accordance with the World Bank Procurement Guidelines, the Loan Agreement, and the Project Agreement. This RFQ document is prepared with reference to the World Bank Standard Procurement Document for Goods.

4. Qualification Requirements for Suppliers
Suppliers shall meet the following requirements and provide relevant supporting documents as specified. Failure to provide the required supporting documents may result in the rejection of the quotation documents.

4.1 Legal Entity Status: The supplier shall have the ability to independently bear civil liabilities, be a legal entity registered within the People's Republic of China, and hold a valid Business License. The supplier shall provide: A photocopy of the Business License, affixed with the official seal of the supplier.

4.2 Tax and Social Security Contributions: The supplier shall have a good record of paying taxes and social security funds in accordance with the law. The supplier shall provide: A photocopy of the supporting documents proving the payment of taxes and social insurance issued by statutory authorities for any one month within the six months prior to the deadline for submission of the quotation documents for this project, affixed with the official seal of the supplier. If the supplier is legally exempt from tax payment or not required to pay social security funds, the corresponding supporting documents shall be provided.

4.3 Financial Status: The supplier shall have good commercial reputation and a sound financial accounting system. The supplier shall provide: A photocopy of the audited financial report for the year 2025 (which shall include at least the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement), or a certificate of creditworthiness issued by a bank.

4.4 Equipment and Professional Technical Capability Required for Contract Performance: The supplier shall have the equipment and professional technical capability required for the performance of the contract. The supplier shall provide: A letter of commitment (format to be determined by the supplier, the commitment content shall include but not be limited to: "We have the equipment and professional technical capabilities required for the performance of the contract for this project.")

4.5 Law-abiding Operations: Within the three years prior to participating in this procurement activity (from January 1, 2023 to the deadline for submission of the quotation documents), the supplier shall not have any major violations in its business operations, including criminal penalties for illegal operations, orders to suspend production and business, revocation of permits or licenses, or fines of relatively large amounts. The standard for determining "fines of relatively large amounts" shall be in accordance with the provisions of the provincial government of the administrative region to which the supplier belongs, or the standards stipulated by the relevant administrative department of the State Council that imposed the penalty. The supplier shall provide a Letter of Qualification Commitment for commitment, in a format to be determined by the supplier.

4.6 Credit Record: The supplier shall not be listed as a dishonest judgment debtor or a major tax violator on the "Credit China" website (http://www.creditchina.gov.cn). The supplier shall provide: Screenshots of the relevant query results from the aforementioned website, affixed with the official seal of the supplier.

4.7 Other Qualification Requirements:

4.7.1 If the supplier is a trading agent, it shall simultaneously meet the following conditions:

(1) Provide a photocopy of the valid Veterinary Drug Business License issued by the competent national administrative department (the business scope shall cover the product categories being bid for, including veterinary biological products);

(2) Provide one of the following supporting documents of the manufacturer of the goods (Items No. 1 to No. 22 in Chapter II "Quotation List" of this RFQ document):

A photocopy of the valid Veterinary Drug GMP Certificate and Veterinary Drug Production License (affixed with the official seal of the manufacturer or the supplier), and the production scope shall cover molecular biology diagnostic products;

A screenshot of the query results for the manufacturer from the National Veterinary Drug Basic Database (http://vdts.ivdc.org.cn), the screenshot shall clearly show the manufacturer's enterprise name, GMP certificate number, production license number, validity period, and other information.

4.7.2 If the supplier is a manufacturer:

4.7.2.1 Where all the goods (Items No. 1 to No. 22 in Chapter II "Quotation List" of this RFQ document) are manufactured by the supplier, the supplier shall provide one of the following supporting documents:

A photocopy of the valid Veterinary Drug GMP Certificate and Veterinary Drug Production License issued by the competent national administrative department, and the production scope shall cover molecular biology diagnostic products;

A screenshot of the query results for the manufacturer from the National Veterinary Drug Basic Database (http://vdts.ivdc.org.cn), the screenshot shall clearly show the manufacturer's enterprise name, GMP certificate number, production license number, validity period, and other information.

4.7.2.2 Where some of the goods (Items No. 1 to No. 22 in Chapter II "Quotation List" of this RFQ document) are manufactured by the supplier and others are not, the supplier shall simultaneously meet the following requirements and provide the specified supporting documents:

(1) Provide a photocopy of the valid Veterinary Drug Business License issued by the competent national administrative department (the business scope shall cover the product categories being bid for, including veterinary biological products);

(2) Provide one of the following supporting documents of the manufacturer of the non-self-produced portion of the goods (Items No. 1 to No. 22 in Chapter II "Quotation List" of this RFQ document):

A photocopy of the valid Veterinary Drug GMP Certificate and Veterinary Drug Production License (affixed with the official seal of the manufacturer or the supplier), and the production scope shall cover molecular biology diagnostic products;

A screenshot of the query results for the manufacturer from the National Veterinary Drug Basic Database (http://vdts.ivdc.org.cn), the screenshot shall clearly show the manufacturer's enterprise name, GMP certificate number, production license number, validity period, and other information.

4.8 The suppliers of the following goods shall provide an After-sales Service Commitment Letter stamped with the official seal of the reagent manufacturer. The original document shall be kept available for verification:

 

No.

Product Name

1

Nucleic Acid Detection Kit for Infectious Hypodermal and Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus (IHHNV)

2

Nucleic Acid Detection Kit for Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (AHPND)

3

Nucleic Acid Detection Kit for Decapod Iridescent Virus 1 (DIV1)

4

Nucleic Acid Detection Kit for Infectious Spleen and Kidney Necrosis Virus (ISKNV)

5

Nucleic Acid Detection Kit for Infectious Myonecrosis Virus (IMNV)

6

Nucleic Acid Detection Kit for White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV)

7

Nucleic Acid Detection Kit for Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei (EHP-SWP)

8

Nucleic Acid Detection Kit for Grass Carp Hemorrhage Virus (GCRV)

9

Nucleic Acid Detection Kit for Viral Nervous Necrosis Virus (VNNV)

10

Nucleic Acid Detection Kit for Cultured Aquatic Animal Rhabdovirus (CAPRV)

11

Nucleic Acid Detection Kit for Singapore Grouper Iridovirus (SGIV)

12

Nucleic Acid Detection Kit for Red Sea Bream Iridovirus (RSIV)

13

Nucleic Acid Detection Kit for Cryptocaryon irritans

14

Nucleic Acid Detection Kit for Koi Herpesvirus (KHV)

15

Nucleic Acid Detection Kit for Cyprinid Edema Virus (CEV)

16

Nucleic Acid Detection Kit for Cyprinid Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus (CyHVII)

17

Nucleic Acid Detection Kit for Spring Viremia of Carp Virus (SVCV)

18

Nucleic Acid Detection Kit for European Sea Bass Rhabdovirus

19

Nucleic Acid Detection Kit for Largemouth Bass Ranavirus (LMBV)

20

Nucleic Acid Detection Kit for Siniperca Chuatsi Bivirus (SCBV)

21

Nucleic Acid Detection Kit for Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV)

22

Nucleic Acid Detection Kit for Streptococcus spp.

 

 

5. Quotation Requirements

5.1 Quotation Currency and Scope: All prices shall be quoted in Renminbi (RMB Yuan). The quoted price shall be the final price inclusive of all taxes, transportation, insurance, participation in acceptance inspection, training, related services, and all other expenses necessary for the complete implementation of the contract.

5.2 The supplier shall provide an overall quotation for the procured goods and related services under this project. Any quotation that covers only a portion of the procured goods and related services, or only a portion of the quantities, shall result in the rejection of the supplier's quotation documents.

5.3 If the supplier's quotation documents fail to substantially respond to the requirements of this RFQ document, they shall be rejected by the buyer. The supplier shall not be permitted to make its quotation substantially responsive by correcting substantial deviations, reservations, or omissions. A substantially responsive quotation shall conform to all terms, conditions, and technical specifications required by this RFQ document, without substantial deviations, reservations, or omissions. Substantial deviations, reservations, or omissions mean:
(1) Those that substantially affect the scope, quality, or performance of the goods and related services specified in this RFQ document;
(2) Those that substantially limit the buyer's rights or the supplier's obligations stipulated in the contract, and are inconsistent with the provisions of this RFQ document;
(3) Those that, if corrected, would unfairly affect the competitive position of other suppliers who have submitted substantially responsive quotations.

5.4 Quotation Validity Period: The quotation shall remain valid for a period of 90 calendar days from the deadline for submission of the quotation documents.

5.5 Submission of Quotation Documents:

5.5.1 Deadline for Submission: 9:30 a.m., September 11, 2026.

5.5.2 Submission Address: Bid Opening Room, 6th Floor, Guangren Building, No. 1 Guangren Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province.

Please note: The supplier must ensure that the complete set of sealed quotation documents (hard copy) is delivered to the designated address prior to the deadline for submission. Late submissions will not be accepted.

5.6 Signing and Composition of Quotation Documents: The quotation documents must include the Quotation List and the Quotation Letter, as well as all other documents required to be submitted as specified in Chapter I "Request for Quotation". These documents must be signed by the legal representative or their authorized representative and affixed with the official seal of the supplier. The Quotation Letter shall strictly follow the format of "1. Quotation Letter" in Chapter V "Format Templates". Any inconsistency may result in the rejection of the quotation documents. The Quotation List shall strictly follow the format in Chapter II "Quotation List". Any inconsistency in the serial number, product name, specifications/model, unit, quantity, delivery period, etc., may result in the rejection of the quotation documents.

Meanwhile, considering that the products procured under this project have multiple industry names and the product names may not be entirely identical to those in Chapter II "Quotation List", the supplier may modify the product names in the Quotation List according to the actual situation. Under such circumstances, the supplier must provide a correspondence list mapping the product names in their quotation documents to those in Chapter II "Quotation List", and provide supporting documents proving compliance with the technical requirements specified in Section 3 "Procurement List and Technical Requirements" of Chapter III "Technical Requirements".

5.7 Number of Copies of Quotation Documents: One original and four copies, clearly marked as "Original" or "Copy" respectively. In the event of any discrepancy between the original and the copies, the original shall prevail. Meanwhile, a clear and complete scanned copy of the original quotation documents (in both PDF and Word formats), affixed with the official seal, must be stored on a separate USB flash drive and submitted sealed together with the hard copies. All documents shall be uniformly packed in one outer package, and the seal of the outer package shall be affixed with the supplier's official seal.

6. Bid Opening Date, Time, and Address
6.1 Bid Opening Date and Time: 9:30 a.m., September 11, 2026.
6.2 Bid Opening Address: Bid Opening Room, 6th Floor, Guangren Building, No. 1 Guangren Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province.

7. Joint ventures are not allowed for this project.

8. Without the prior written consent of the buyer, the supplier shall not subcontract or assign any part of this project in any manner.

9. Estimated Price for this Project: RMB 1,954,200 (In words: Renminbi One Million Nine Hundred and Fifty-Four Thousand and Two Hundred Only).

10. Buyer’s Right to Vary Quantities at Time of Contract Award

At the time of contract award, the Buyer reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantities of goods and related services specified in this Request for Quotations (RFQ). Provided, however, that such variation shall not exceed the percentage specified below, and no changes shall be made to unit prices or any other terms and conditions contained in the Bid and the Request for Quotations: Maximum percentage for quantity increase: 10%. Maximum percentage for quantity decrease: 10%.

11. Sanctioned Firms by the World Bank

Firms sanctioned by the World Bank shall be ineligible to submit bids or be awarded any contracts financed by the World Bank. The list of sanctioned firms and individuals is available on the website: http://www.worldbank.org/debarr.

 

12. Evaluation Methodology:
12.1 All quotation documents shall be evaluated using identical procedures and criteria;
12.2 The evaluation process shall be strictly conducted in accordance with the requirements and conditions set forth in this RFQ document. The contract shall be awarded to the supplier whose quotation is determined to be the lowest evaluated price and who substantially meets the requirements of this RFQ document.

13. Eligibility and Conflict of Interest
Potential suppliers shall note the provisions on eligibility and conflict of interest in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (November 2020 edition). Any supplier with a conflict of interest shall be ineligible, and its quotation documents shall be rejected. Suppliers must proactively disclose whether they have any affiliation with the following entities. If such affiliation exists, the supplier shall provide a statement explaining the relationship (format to be determined by the supplier, including but not limited to shareholding structure and shareholding ratio); if no such affiliation exists, the supplier shall provide a letter of commitment (format to be determined by the supplier):

1.Buyer: Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Center (Guangdong Green Food Development Center)

2.Procurement Agent: CITIC International Tendering Co., Ltd.

3.Feasibility Study Report Preparatory Unit: Institute of Agricultural Economics and Information, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences

4.Preliminary Design Unit: Guangzhou Urban Planning & Design Survey Research Institute Co., Ltd.

14. The supplier shall bear full responsibility for the authenticity of the quotation documents and must guarantee that all provided materials are genuine and valid (including but not limited to: business licenses, financial reports or certificates of creditworthiness, permits, query screenshots, etc.). In the event of any fraud or falsification, the supplier shall be reported to the regulatory authorities and disqualified from the transaction. The supplier shall bear the corresponding legal liabilities.

15. Clarification and Complaints Regarding the RFQ Document
15.1 Any request for clarification of this RFQ document by a potential supplier shall be in writing. The buyer shall reply in writing to any clarification requests received prior to the specified deadline. Meanwhile, the buyer shall transmit the written reply to each supplier who has obtained this RFQ document directly from the buyer. The reply shall state the inquiry raised, but not the source of the inquiry. If it is necessary to amend this RFQ document as a result of a clarification request, the buyer shall proceed in accordance with the procedures specified in Article 16 of Chapter I "Request for Quotation".

15.2 Any request for clarification or complaint regarding the RFQ document by a potential supplier shall be submitted to and received by the buyer and the procurement agent 10 days prior to the deadline for submission of the quotation documents. The potential supplier shall send a scanned copy of the clarification or complaint to the email addresses of the buyer and the procurement agent, or deliver the original hard copy to the address of the procurement agent by mail or in person.

16. Amendment of the RFQ Document
16.1 At any time prior to the deadline for submission of the quotation documents, the buyer may, by issuing an addendum, amend this RFQ document.

16.2 An addendum shall form an integral part of this RFQ document. The buyer shall transmit the addendum in writing to all potential suppliers who have obtained this RFQ document directly from the buyer.

16.3 The buyer may amend the RFQ document in accordance with the aforementioned provisions. If the deadline for submission of the quotation documents is postponed, in such case, the rights and obligations of the buyer and the supplier related to the previous deadline for submission shall be extended accordingly to the new deadline for submission.

17. Evaluation Committee
The Purchaser shall establish an evaluation committee in accordance with applicable laws to examine, assess, and compare the quotation documents, and to make recommendations for contract award.

18. Public Notice of Procurement Results and Contract Award
18.1 Public Notice of Procurement Results: The Purchaser shall publish the procurement results on the World Bank Section of China Tendering and Bidding Public Service Platform and on China Procurement and Bidding Network.
18.2 Contract Award: Before the expiration of the quotation validity period, and after properly handling any complaints submitted during the public notice period of the procurement results, the Purchaser shall issue the Letter of Award to the relevant supplier, and simultaneously publish the contract award notice on the World Bank Section of China Tendering and Bidding Public Service Platform and on China Procurement and Bidding Network.

19. Channels and Methods for Raising Objections
Any request for clarification or complaint concerning the tendering process or contract award shall be submitted in writing to the Purchaser and the Procurement Agent at the following email addresses: nynct_ncpzx_zhangsh@gd.gov.cn, guoying@ck.citic.com; zhangjyzb@ck.citic.com.

20. Obtaining the RFQ Document
Any supplier intending to participate in this project may obtain the document by contacting the procurement agent via email from August 21, 2026 to September 10, 2026 (Beijing Time, same as below), between 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, excluding statutory holidays. The supplier shall specify in the email its company name, contact person, contact telephone number, and the name of this project.

21. Publication of Notice
The Request for Quotation Notice for this project shall be published simultaneously on the following designated media: the World Bank Section of the China Public Bidding Service Platform and the China Bidding & Procurement Network.

 

 

Purchaser:
Guangdong Provincial Agricultural Product Quality Safety Center (Guangdong Green Food Development Center)
Address: No. 113, Wanshou Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Tel: +86-20-87590235
Contact Person: Ms. Wu
Email: nynct_ncpzx_zhangsh@gd.gov.cn

 

 

Procurement Agent:
CITIC International Tendering Co., Ltd.
Address: Room 1811, 18/F, Building 59, East Third Ring Middle Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
Tel: +86-10-87945198 ext. 503/505
Contact Persons: Ms. Guo and Ms. Zhang
Email: guoying@ck.citic.com; zhangjyzb@ck.citic.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Invitation for Bids for Capacity-Building Training on One Health Governance for Key Government Departments, One Health Seed Talent, and One Health Grassroots Practitioners under the World Bank Loan Project for Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Emerging Infectious Diseases – Hainan Province Project (Global “One Health” Hainan Demonstration Project) (Contract No. HN-NS-15)

Date: August 13, 2026

Invitation for Bids No.: 0733-26093611

1The Government of the People’s Republic of China has received a loan from the World Bank toward the cost of the World Bank Loan Project for Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Emerging Infectious Diseases – Hainan Province Project (Global “One Health” Hainan Demonstration Project) and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to eligible payments under the contract for Capacity-Building Training on One Health Governance for Key Government Departments, One Health Seed Talent, and One Health Grassroots Practitioners (Contract No. HN-NS-15).

2China International Tendering Co., Ltd. (the Procurement Agent), on behalf of Hainan University (the Purchaser), now invites eligible and qualified Bidders to submit sealed bids for the following non-consulting services:

Contract No.HN-NS-15
Contract NameCapacity-Building Training on One Health Governance for Key Government Departments, One Health Seed Talent, and One Health Grassroots Practitioners
Number of Contract Packagesone
Service PeriodFrom the date of contract signing until the World Bank loan closing date of December 31, 2027

4This procurement will be conducted through National Competitive Procurement using the Request for Bids (RFB) method in accordance with the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (the “Procurement Regulations”). Eligible Bidders meeting the requirements set forth in the Procurement Regulations are eligible to participate.

5Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the address specified in this Invitation for Bids and inspect or purchase the Bidding Documents from August 13, 2026 until the bid submission deadline of September 15, 2026, during the following hours on working days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory public holidays): 9:00–11:30 a.m. and 1:30–5:00 p.m. (Beijing Time).

6Prospective Bidders should note the provisions of Clause 4 of the Instructions to Bidders concerning eligibility and conflicts of interest. Any Bidder found to have a conflict of interest shall be ineligible.

7The qualification requirements for Bidders include:

Single Bid Submission

The Bidder shall have a good record and reputation, with no record of major violations of laws or regulations or material breaches of contract in its business activities during the three years preceding participation in government procurement activities, a good social reputation, and no administrative penalties imposed by any administrative authority at or above the county level for violations of laws or regulations.

The Bidder shall provide the corresponding supporting documents or a Letter of Commitment (in a self-prepared format) to demonstrate compliance with the above requirements.

Joint Venture (JV)

Information required for submission of Bids by a Joint Venture (JV): The maximum number of members in the Joint Venture (JV) shall be 2. Each member of the JV shall meet the following requirement:

During the three years preceding participation in government procurement activities, the JV member shall have no record of major violations of laws or regulations or material breaches of contract in its business activities, shall have a good social reputation, and shall not have been subject to any administrative penalty imposed by an administrative authority at or above the county level for violations of laws or regulations.

The Bidder shall provide the corresponding supporting documents or a Letter of Commitment (in a self-prepared format) to demonstrate compliance with the above requirement.

Average Annual Turnover

The Bidder’s minimum average annual turnover for the years 2023 to 2025 shall be no less than RMB 7.5 million.

Note: In the case of a Joint Venture, the lead member and other JV member(s) shall collectively meet the above requirement, provided that the lead member shall meet at least 50% of the above requirement (i.e., an average annual turnover of no less than RMB 3.75 million over the most recent three years).

Contract Experience

During the past three years (from January 1, 2023 to the Bid submission deadline), the Bidder shall have experience in providing professional services or training in fields related to One Health, such as zoonotic disease prevention and control, antimicrobial resistance, food safety risk monitoring, environment and health, occupational health, emergency management, and other relevant areas. The Bidder shall have completed at least two contracts for professional services or training in One Health-related fields commissioned by relevant government departments at or above the county level, with each contract having a value of no less than RMB 100,000.

The Bidder shall provide scanned copies of the key pages of the relevant commission contracts or agreements, including the contract cover page, page specifying the procurement/service content (clearly demonstrating that the services fall within a One Health-related field), contract amount page, signature and seal page, and contract signing date page.

Note: In the case of a Joint Venture, the lead member and other JV member(s) shall collectively meet the above requirements.

Key Personnel

The Bidder shall provide the corresponding supporting documents in its Bid in accordance with the requirements for the relevant Key Personnel specified below.

NOPositionQualification RequirementsTasks and ResponsibilitiesMan-MonthsSupporting Documents
1Project Director (Project Manager)A bachelor’s degree or above, with a senior-level professional and technical title in public health or a relevant One Health field. Experience in overall project coordination and management, with strong capabilities in cross-departmental coordination, budget control, and emergency response.Overall coordination of the implementation of the project and development of the overall work plan for training implementation;
Liaising with Hainan University and other partner organizations and coordinating the resolution of various issues arising during project implementation;
Monitoring and controlling the quality, progress, and use of project funds;
Reviewing various deliverables and materials and taking the lead in preparing the overall project report.		1 person, 15 months

(1) Copy of the graduation certificate and copy of the degree certificate or other supporting document evidencing the degree qualification;

(2) Copy of the professional and technical title certificate;

(3) Curriculum Vitae (CV) (in a self-prepared format);

(4) Letter of Commitment issued by the Bidder regarding the qualifications and capabilities of the proposed Project Manager, duly affixed with the Bidder’s official seal;

(5) For currently employed personnel, proof of social security contributions for the most recent six months shall be provided; for retired personnel re-employed by the Bidder, proof of salary payment for the most recent six months shall be provided.

2Project Management PersonnelBachelor’s degree or above, with an intermediate-level or higher professional and technical title in public health or a relevant One Health field. Good communication and organizational skills, with strong capabilities in managing various project records and documentation. Proficient in the use of office automation software, with extensive experience in training planning, organization, coordination and control, and emergency response.Responsible for the daily work assignment and performance assessment of the team; coordinating registration information for various training programs and establishing and maintaining records such as participant rosters and the One Health seed talent database; coordinating the work interfaces among personnel in different positions, following up on task implementation progress, and monitoring the effectiveness of the training programs.3 persons, 5 months each

(1) Copy of the graduation certificate and copy of the degree certificate or other supporting document evidencing the degree qualification;

(2) Copy of the professional and technical title certificate;

(3) Curriculum Vitae (CV) (in a self-prepared format);

(4) Letter of Commitment issued by the Bidder regarding the qualifications and capabilities of the proposed Project Management Personnel, duly affixed with the Bidder’s official seal;

(5) For currently employed personnel, proof of social security contributions for the most recent six months shall be provided; for retired personnel re-employed by the Bidder, proof of salary payment for the most recent six months shall be provided.

3Materials Design Specialist

College degree or above, with experience in graphic design and materials production; proficient in design software such as Adobe Photoshop (PS) and Adobe Illustrator (AI); capable of enhancing and designing training materials and presentation materials; and familiar with the visual design requirements in the field of One Health.

Responsible for the design and printing coordination of training manuals, certificates, directional signage, and other materials; completing the layout, visual enhancement, and revision of 12 One Health-themed PowerPoint presentations; and designing publicity materials and visual resources related to the training.1 person, 15 months

(1) Copy of the graduation certificate and copy of the degree certificate or other supporting document evidencing the degree qualification;

(2) Curriculum Vitae (CV) (in a self-prepared format);

(3) Letter of Commitment issued by the Bidder regarding the qualifications and capabilities of the proposed Materials Design Specialist, duly affixed with the Bidder’s official seal;

(4) For currently employed personnel, proof of social security contributions for the most recent six months shall be provided; for retired personnel re-employed by the Bidder, proof of salary payment for the most recent six months shall be provided.

4On-Site Event Execution PersonnelProficient in employee training and day-to-day management, with strong capabilities in project organization, efficient execution, and training satisfaction management.Responsible for the venue setup, equipment testing, registration arrangements, on-site order maintenance, refreshment arrangements, and other event coordination and execution activities for various training sessions; maintaining photographic and video records throughout the training sessions and organizing on-site implementation materials.3 persons, 5 months each

(1) Curriculum Vitae (CV) (in a self-prepared format);

(2) Letter of Commitment issued by the Bidder regarding the qualifications and capabilities of the proposed On-Site Event Execution Personnel, duly affixed with the Bidder’s official seal;

(3) For currently employed personnel, proof of social security contributions for the most recent six months shall be provided; for retired personnel re-employed by the Bidder, proof of salary payment for the most recent six months shall be provided.

5

Logistics Support Personnel

The personnel shall have experience in project logistics support, be familiar with flight and hotel booking and transportation coordination procedures, have a good understanding of logistics service resources in Hainan and major cities across China, and strictly comply with financial management requirements.Responsible for purchasing round-trip air tickets for participants and experts, booking and paying for hotel accommodation, coordinating airport/train station transfers and local transportation, and other related arrangements; coordinating accommodation, meals, materials procurement, and other logistics support during the training; and organizing supporting documents and records for logistics-related expenses.3 persons, 5 months each

(1) Curriculum Vitae (CV) (in a self-prepared format);

(2) Letter of Commitment issued by the Bidder regarding the qualifications and capabilities of the proposed Logistics Support Personnel, duly affixed with the Bidder’s official seal;

(3) For currently employed personnel, proof of social security contributions for the most recent six months shall be provided; for retired personnel re-employed by the Bidder, proof of salary payment for the most recent six months shall be provided.

6Technical Support PersonnelThe personnel shall have at least 3 years of experience in computer and multimedia technical support, be proficient in the operation of equipment for online and offline training, video recording, and document archiving, and have basic capabilities in troubleshooting network failures.Responsible for providing technical support for audio, projection, and other equipment at training venues; organizing and compiling training video and photographic materials; establishing and maintaining an electronic archiving system for training materials; and ensuring the secure storage of various digital materials.

1 person, 15 months

(1) Curriculum Vitae (CV) (in a self-prepared format);

(2) Letter of Commitment issued by the Bidder regarding the qualifications and capabilities of the proposed Technical Support Personnel, duly affixed with the Bidder’s official seal;

(3) For currently employed personnel, proof of social security contributions for the most recent six months shall be provided; for retired personnel re-employed by the Bidder, proof of salary payment for the most recent six months shall be provided.

7Financial Support PersonnelAt least 3 years of accounting work experience; proficient in the use of various financial software and highly experienced in cost and expense management and accounting.Responsible for maintaining the project financial records and managing invoices, receipts, and other supporting documents.1 person, 15 months

(1) Curriculum Vitae (CV) (in a self-prepared format);

(2) Letter of Commitment issued by the Bidder regarding the qualifications and capabilities of the proposed Financial Support Personnel, duly affixed with the Bidder’s official seal;

(3) For currently employed personnel, proof of social security contributions for the most recent six months shall be provided; for retired personnel re-employed by the Bidder, proof of salary payment for the most recent six months shall be provided.

 

Current Assets

The minimum amount of current assets and/or credit facilities available after deducting commitments for other contracts shall be no less than RMB 1 million.

Note: In the case of a Joint Venture, the lead member and other JV member(s) shall collectively meet the above requirement, provided that the lead member shall meet at least 50% of the above amount requirement.

SubcontractorThe experience of Subcontractors shall not be taken into consideration.

Failure to meet any of the above qualification requirements shall result in rejection of the Bid.

Bids from Joint Ventures are acceptable. The maximum number of members in a Joint Venture shall be: 2.

Further details are provided in the Bidding Documents.

7Interested eligible Bidders may submit an application to purchase the Bidding Documents at the address specified in this Invitation for Bids and pay a non-refundable fee of RMB 1,000. Payment may be made in cash or by direct bank transfer to the account of the Procurement Agent (Account Name: China International Tendering Co., Ltd.; Bank: China CITIC Bank, Beijing Sanyuanqiao Sub-branch; Account No.: 8110701013102383606). The Bidding Documents will be delivered by mail. The Purchaser and the Procurement Agent shall not be responsible for any loss or delay of the Bidding Documents during delivery.

8All Bids shall be submitted to the address specified in this Invitation for Bids no later than 09:30 a.m. on September 15, 2026 (Beijing Time). Late Bids will be rejected. The opening of Bids will be conducted publicly at the address specified in this Invitation for Bids. Bidders may send representatives to attend the Bid opening. The Bid opening will take place at 09:30 a.m. on September 15, 2026 (Beijing Time). Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the amount of RMB 70,000.00.

9The addresses referred to above are as follows:

Address 1 – Address for Inspection of Bidding Documents:
Room 1817, 18th Floor, No. 59 East Third Ring Middle Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

Address 2 – Address for Purchase of Bidding Documents:
Room 1817, 18th Floor, No. 59 East Third Ring Middle Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

Address 3 – Address for Submission of Bids:
Conference Room 1601, 16th Floor, No. 59 East Third Ring Middle Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

Address 4 – Address for Bid Opening:
Conference Room 1601, 16th Floor, No. 59 East Third Ring Middle Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

10The Invitation for Bids for this procurement is published on the China Tendering and Bidding Public Service Platform (www.cebpubservice.com).

11Contact Information

Purchaser: Hainan University
Address: No. 58 Renmin Avenue, Meilan District, Haikou, Hainan Province, China
Postal Code: 570228
Tel.: 13631339351
Contact Person: Huang Ling
Email: onehealthHNU0898@163.com

Procurement Agent: China International Tendering Co., Ltd.
Address: Room 1817, 18th Floor, No. 59 East Third Ring Middle Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
Postal Code: 100022
Tel.: 010-87945198-510, 512
Fax: 010-87945235
Contact Persons: Guo Xinyue, Yang Gengxu
Email: guoxy@ck.citic.com, yanggx@ck.citic.com

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Invitation for Bids for Non-Consulting Services for Organizing a Series of One Health Science Popularization and Publicity Activities under the World Bank Loan Project for Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Emerging Infectious Diseases – Hainan Province Project (Global “One Health” Hainan Demonstration Project) (Contract No. HN-NS-14)

Date: August 13, 2026

Invitation for Bids No.: 0733-26092822

1The Government of the People’s Republic of China has received a loan from the World Bank toward the cost of the World Bank Loan Project for Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Emerging Infectious Diseases – Hainan Province Project (Global “One Health” Hainan Demonstration Project) and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to eligible payments under the contract for Non-Consulting Services for Organizing a Series of One Health Science Popularization and Publicity Activities (Contract No. HN-NS-14).

2China International Tendering Co., Ltd. (the Procurement Agent), on behalf of Hainan University (the Purchaser), now invites eligible and qualified Bidders to submit sealed bids for the following non-consulting services:

Contract No.

HN-NS-14

Contract Title

Non-Consulting Services for Organizing a Series of One Health Science Popularization and Publicity Activities

Number of Contract Packages

One

Delivery Period

From the date of contract signing until the World Bank loan closing date of December 31, 2027

3This procurement will be conducted through National Competitive Procurement using the Request for Bids (RFB) method in accordance with the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (the “Procurement Regulations”). Eligible Bidders meeting the requirements set forth in the Procurement Regulations are eligible to participate.

4Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the address specified in this Invitation for Bids and inspect or purchase the Bidding Documents from August 13, 2026 until the bid submission deadline of September 14, 2026, during the following hours on working days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory public holidays): 9:00–11:30 a.m. and 1:30–5:00 p.m. (Beijing Time).

5Prospective Bidders should note the provisions of Clause 4 of the Instructions to Bidders concerning eligibility and conflicts of interest. Any Bidder found to have a conflict of interest shall be ineligible.

6The qualification requirements for Bidders include:

Single Bid Submission

Bidders shall meet the following requirements:

(a) Be an independent legal entity, holding a valid business license, registration certificate of a social organization as a legal person, or other legally valid business registration certificate; be capable of independently assuming civil liability; have a valid and ongoing business status; and not be included in the list of enterprises with abnormal business operations or the list of seriously illegal and dishonest entities by the market regulatory authorities;

(b) Have a good commercial reputation and a sound financial and accounting system;

(c) Have the equipment and professional technical capabilities necessary for the performance of the Contract;

(d) Have a good record of paying taxes and social security contributions in accordance with the law;

(e) Have no record of major violations of laws or regulations or material breaches of contract in business activities during the three years preceding participation in government procurement activities; have a good social reputation; and have not been subject to any administrative penalty imposed by an administrative authority at or above the county level for violations of laws or regulations;

(f) Meet other conditions stipulated by laws and administrative regulations.

Bidders shall provide the corresponding supporting documents or a Letter of Commitment (in a self-prepared format) to demonstrate compliance with the above requirements.

Joint Venture

Information required for submission of Bids by a Joint Venture (JV):

The maximum number of members in the Joint Venture (JV) shall be 2. Each member of the JV shall meet the following requirements:

(a) Be an independent legal entity, holding a valid business license, registration certificate of a social organization as a legal person, or other legally valid business registration certificate; be capable of independently assuming civil liability; have a valid and ongoing business status; and not be included in the list of enterprises with abnormal business operations or the list of seriously illegal and dishonest entities by the market regulatory authorities;

(b) Have a good commercial reputation and a sound financial and accounting system;

(c) Have the equipment and professional technical capabilities necessary for the performance of the Contract;

(d) Have a good record of paying taxes and social security contributions in accordance with the law;

(e) Have no record of major violations of laws or regulations or material breaches of contract in business activities during the three years preceding participation in government procurement activities; have a good social reputation; and have not been subject to any administrative penalty imposed by an administrative authority at or above the county level for violations of laws or regulations;

(f) Meet other conditions stipulated by laws and administrative regulations.

Each JV member shall provide the corresponding supporting documents or a Letter of Commitment (in a self-prepared format) to demonstrate compliance with the above requirements.

Average Annual TurnoverThe minimum average annual turnover for the years 2023 to 2025 shall be no less than RMB 500,000. (In the case of a Joint Venture, each member of the Joint Venture shall meet this requirement.)
Contract Experience

Contract Experience

(1) During the past three years (i.e., from January 1, 2023 to the Bid submission deadline), the Bidder shall have successfully completed at least one case involving the organization and selection of university students. The Bidder shall provide relevant supporting or evidentiary materials meeting the requirements, including any one of the following: screenshots of media reports at the university level or above, photographs of the project implementation site, a list of recruited personnel, or a performance certificate issued by the project owner.

(2) During the past three years (i.e., from January 1, 2023 to the Bid submission deadline), the Bidder shall have completed at least one project involving the organization and planning of a public science popularization or campus cultural activity. The Bidder shall provide a copy of the key pages of the relevant contract. The contract copy included in the Bid shall contain, at a minimum, pages clearly showing the following: the cover page indicating the project name, service scope, contract signing date, contract amount, and the signature and seal page.

(3) During the past three years (i.e., from January 1, 2023 to the Bid submission deadline), the Bidder shall have completed at least one set of science popularization and publicity materials. The Bidder shall provide at least one self-created bilingual (Chinese-English) science popularization and publicity material, including the complete bilingual science popularization content and the corresponding layout/design draft. In addition, the Bidder shall provide any one traceability document, such as the relevant page of the delivery contract, project acceptance certificate, or acknowledgment of deliverables issued by the Client. Such document shall clearly indicate the project name, service scope, date of issuance, and the Bidder’s entity information.

(4) During the past three years (i.e., from January 1, 2023 to the Bid submission deadline), the Bidder shall have at least one completed and implemented science popularization visual product. The Bidder shall provide one or more of the following: a science popularization leaflet, poster, brochure, or completed script for a science popularization short video, together with supporting acceptance and delivery documentation for the implemented visual product, such as the relevant page of the delivery contract, project acceptance certificate, or acknowledgment of deliverables issued by the Client.

(For a Joint Venture, the requirements above may be met collectively by all JV members.)

Key Personnel

The Bidder shall provide the relevant supporting documents in its Bid in accordance with the Key Personnel requirements specified below. The Bidder shall provide curriculum vitae (CVs) of the relevant Key Personnel (in a self-prepared format) in its Bid. For the experience required below, the Bidder shall provide copies of the key pages of the relevant contracts, including the contract cover page showing the project name, the name of the personnel, the scope of services, the contract signing date, and the signature and seal page, or other supporting documents demonstrating the relevant work experience (such as a certificate issued by the Client or a Letter of Commitment issued by the Bidder), duly affixed with the Bidder’s official seal.

In addition, the Project Manager shall provide a copy of his/her graduation certificate and a copy of his/her degree certificate or other supporting document evidencing the degree qualification.

(For a Joint Venture, the requirements above may be met collectively by all JV members.)

NOPositionQualification RequirementsTasks and ResponsibilitiesMan-Months
1Project Manager

At least 10 years of experience in the overall coordination and management of large-scale science popularization activities (with 500 or more participants).

Responsible for overall coordination of the project team throughout the project, communication and coordination with the Client, development of work plans and implementation plans, and overall supervision and monitoring of the implementation of the work plan.1 person, 20 months
2Team Management PersonnelAt least 2 years of experience in managing science popularization/public welfare activity outreach teams and organizing activities for university students.Responsible for establishing procedures for the recruitment, assessment, and incentive mechanisms of the science popularization team; organizing and conducting 16 science popularization training sessions; and maintaining effective communication with teachers and students and strong team management capabilities.2 persons, 15 months each
3Materials Design SpecialistAt least 2 years of experience in visual design and the design of science popularization and publicity materials.Independently design differentiated publicity materials for multiple scenarios, develop the full set of materials for science popularization activities, and be familiar with the acceptance standards for material production.2 persons, 15 months each
4On-Site Event Execution PersonnelAt least 2 years of experience in liaising with venues for offline events, planning event routes, and on-site event execution.

Be familiar with the characteristics of event execution in key areas of Hainan Province, as well as in communities, schools, nature reserves, and other settings; have strong capabilities in liaising and coordinating with external partner organizations; and be responsible for collecting on-site registration forms and survey questionnaires.

2 persons, 15 months each
5Logistics Support PersonnelAt least 2 years of experience in logistics support for large-scale events.Develop financial and logistics management procedures for travel, vehicle rental, insurance, and other related matters; have the capability to handle emergencies on-site; and establish comprehensive records for expense and material management.2 persons, 15 months each
6Technical Support Personnel

One person: At least 2 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of science popularization equipment, event photography and videography, and news release writing.

Two persons: Hold a master’s degree or above in Public Health or Disease Prevention and Control (copies of the graduation certificate and degree certificate or other supporting documents evidencing the degree qualification shall be provided), and have at least 2 years of experience in providing technical support for offline activities related to zoonotic diseases.

One person: Provide full-time on-site support to ensure the proper operation of equipment and maintain order throughout the activities.

Two persons: Provide technical support services for science popularization and dissemination of knowledge on zoonotic diseases throughout the activities, including but not limited to reviewing newly developed science popularization materials and content related to zoonotic diseases, and assisting the Client’s experts in compiling publicity and educational materials.

3 persons, 15 months each
7External Expert TeamAt least 5 years of professional experience in fields related to One Health, such as public health, epidemiology, veterinary medicine, zoology, ecology, environmental science, and other relevant disciplines.Be familiar with the One Health science popularization knowledge system; review the development outcomes of science popularization courses, provide professional training and lectures, and review science popularization materials.8 persons, 2 months each
     

 

Current AssetsThe minimum level of current assets and/or lines of credit, net of other contractual commitments, shall be no less than RMB 100,000. (In the case of a Joint Venture, each member of the Joint Venture shall meet this requirement.)
SubcontractorNot Applicable

Failure to meet any of the above qualification requirements shall result in rejection of the Bid.

Bids from Joint Ventures are acceptable. The maximum number of members in a Joint Venture shall be: 2.

Further details are provided in the Bidding Documents.

7Interested eligible Bidders may submit an application to purchase the Bidding Documents at the address specified in this Invitation for Bids and shall pay a non-refundable fee of RMB 1,000. Payment may be made in cash or by direct bank transfer to the account of the Procurement Agent (Account Name: China International Tendering Co., Ltd.; Bank: China CITIC Bank, Beijing Sanyuanqiao Sub-branch; Account No.: 8110701013102383606). The Bidding Documents will be sent by post. The Purchaser and the Procurement Agent shall not be responsible for any loss or delay of the Bidding Documents during delivery.

8All Bids shall be submitted to the address specified in this Invitation for Bids by 9:30 a.m. (Beijing Time) on September 14, 2026. Late Bids shall be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened at the address specified in this Invitation for Bids. Bidders may send representatives to attend the bid opening. The bid opening will take place at 9:30 a.m. (Beijing Time) on September 14, 2026. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the amount of RMB 110,000.00.

9The addresses referred to above are as follows:

Address 1 – Address for Inspection of the Bidding Documents:
Room 1817, 18th Floor, No. 59 East Third Ring Middle Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

Address 2 – Address for Purchase of the Bidding Documents:
Room 1817, 18th Floor, No. 59 East Third Ring Middle Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

Address 3 – Address for Submission of Bids:
Conference Room 1823, 18th Floor, No. 59 East Third Ring Middle Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

Address 4 – Address for Bid Opening:
Conference Room 1823, 18th Floor, No. 59 East Third Ring Middle Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

10The Invitation for Bids for this project is published on the China Tendering and Bidding Public Service Platform: China Tendering and Bidding Public Service Platform.

11Contact Information

Purchaser: Hainan University
Address: No. 58 Renmin Avenue, Meilan District, Haikou, Hainan Province, China
Postal Code: 570228
Tel.: 13631339351
Contact Person: Huang Ling
Email: onehealthHNU0898@163.com

Procurement Agent: China International Tendering Co., Ltd.
Address: Room 1817, 18th Floor, No. 59 East Third Ring Middle Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
Postal Code: 100022
Tel.: 010-87945198-509, 512
Fax: 010-87945235
Contact Persons: Liu Shuang, Yang Gengxu
Email: liushuang@ck.citic.com, yanggx@ck.citic.com

Complaints related to the procurement process may be submitted to the email addresses of the Purchaser and the Procurement Agent specified above. Bidders may also copy their correspondence concerning complaints related to the procurement process to the Project Management Office of the World Bank Loan Project for Prevention, Preparedness and Response to Emerging Infectious Diseases – Hainan Province Project (Email: onehealth0898@163.com) and the World Bank (Emails: fyang2@worldbank.org, jguo@worldbank.org).

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