Consultancy Services for Mid-term review of the Partnership Compact
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Malawi Foundational Learning Program for Results | Method: Individual Consultant Selection | Ref: MW-MOBSE-548787-CS-INDV
This is a consulting contract in the education and training, transport and logistics and governance and public administration sectors. Located in Malawi, Africa, this opportunity is open to individual consultants. Proposals must be submitted before May 27, 2026.
Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the education and training sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MALAWI FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM FOR RESULTS (MFLP)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)
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Country |
MALAWI |
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Name of Project |
MALAWI FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM FOR RESULTS (MFLP) |
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Project No. |
P507745 |
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Assignment Title |
LEAD CONSULTANT - MIDTERM REVIEW (MTR) OF THE 2023-2027 PARTNERSHIP COMPACT |
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Reference Number |
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Issue Date |
13th May, 2026 |
The Government of Malawi through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) has received financing from the World Bank and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) towards the implementation of the Malawi Foundational Learning Program for Results (MFLP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for the engagement of an Individual Consultant to lead the Midterm Review (MTR) of the 2023-2027 Partnership Compact.
The consulting services (āthe Servicesā) include providing high-level technical leadership and independent analytical support in conducting a rigorous, evidence-based Midterm Review of the Partnership Compact. The Consultant will assess progress in delivering the priority reform Quality Foundational Teaching and Learning for all Girls and Boys and evaluate performance across key reform areas including school readiness, foundational learning outcomes, and system capacity, governance and accountability.
The assignment will involve:
- Conducting comprehensive reform delivery and systems analysis
- Assessing enabling factors such as financing, data systems, and sector coordination
- Evaluating progress on agreed GPE top-up triggers
- Facilitating inclusive multi-stakeholder dialogue and validation processes
- Identifying reform bottlenecks and proposing acceleration strategies
- Supporting the definition of strategic priorities for the 2026-2030 period
- Preparing a high-quality Midterm Review Memo aligned with GPE requirements
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should submit updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and relevant supporting documents demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and experience to perform the Services.
The shortlisting criteria are:
- A PhD in Education Policy, Public Policy, Economics, Development Studies, Public Finance.
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in education sector reform, policy analysis, or systems strengthening.
- Proven experience in conducting large-scale sector reviews, midterm reviews, or program evaluations, particularly in the education sector.
- Demonstrated experience working with Government institutions at senior policy level.
- Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably in low-income or reform-constrained contexts.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including ability to assess reform delivery, financing, and system performance.
- Proven experience facilitating high-level multi-stakeholder dialogue involving Government, Development Partners, and other stakeholders.
- Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable outputs.
- Strong understanding of education sector planning frameworks and global education initiatives (e.g., GPE).
- High level of professionalism, independence, and ability to work under tight timelines.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
The assignment is expected to be completed within 12 weeks from the date of contract signature.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bankās Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (September 2025) setting forth the World Bankās policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual (INDV) Consultant Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:30 hours (Malawi time), Monday to Friday, except on public holidays.
Expressions of Interest, including detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of professional certificates, must be delivered in written form to the address below (in person, or by email) by Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 at 16:00 Hours Malawi Time.
Address for Clarifications and Collection of TORās:
The Deputy Director Education Planning (DDEP)
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
Capital Hill
Private Bag 328
Lilongwe, Malawi
email: Chipithombozi@gmail.com; jimufidelis@gmail.com, keziemwale@gmail.com
Cell: 0997 523 627/ 0993 324 050
Address for Submission of EOIās
The Chairperson
Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
Capital Hill
P.O. Box 328,
Lilongwe, Malawi
Phone: + 265 1 789 422/ 0995 554 448
Email: keziemwale@gmail.com
Copy: eswap.mw@gmail.com
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on May 12, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00444402. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Malawi Foundational Learning Program for Results
Malawi Foundational Learning Program for Results has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Transport & Logistics, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for Malawi. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: May 12, 2026.
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The submission deadline is May 27, 2026. You have 7 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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