Manager for Unemployment Insurance
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: JAMAICA: SOCIAL PROTECTION FOR INCREASED RESILIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY (SPIRO) | Method: Individual Consultant Selection | Ref: JM-MLSS-564492-CS-INDV
This is a consulting contract in the education and training, transport and logistics and governance and public administration sectors. Located in Jamaica, Latin America, this opportunity is open to individual consultants.
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
Government of Jamaica
Ministry of Labour & Social Security
SOCIAL PROTECTION FOR INCREASED RESILIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY PROJECT (SPIRO)
Loan No.: 9652-JM
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)
Name of Activity: Unemployment Insurance Benefit Manager.
Reference No.: JM-MLSS-564492-CS-INDV
The Government of Jamaica/Ministry of Labour & Social Security has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of implementing the Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunity (SPIRO) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefit Manager
Objective of the Consultancy: The primary objective of this consultancy is to manage the transitional phase and UI business operations upon implementation, in accordance with the legislation, project objectives, and stakeholder agreements.
Duration of the Consultancy: The consultancy will be full-time for two (2) years in the first instance to commence by November 2026.
Selection Method: Individual Consultant Selection Method as set out in the Procurement Regulations. The evaluation will be based on academic, technical expertise and experience as detailed in the Terms of Reference.
Availability of the Documents: The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the consultancy is available for download on the following Government website: www.gojep.gov.jm
Submission Date & Time: CVs must be submitted online via www.gojep.gov.jm on or before September 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
To participate in the opportunity, the service provider must first be registered on the Government’s Electronic Procurement System at www.gojep.gov.jm.
For assistance with registration on the GOJEP portal, please contact the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Help Desk at (876) 932-5220 or via email at opppcustomercare@mof.gov.jm.
For additional information about GOJEP, please send email to: mofprocure@mof.gov.jm.
Contact Information:
Calesha Stewart Walker
Procurement Specialist
SPIRO Project
14 National Heroes Circle, Kingston 4, Jamaica
Tel: (876) 676-5819 or 876-474-3350
E-mail: calesha-stewart.walker@mlss.gov.jm
The Ministry of Labour & Social Security now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in managing the Unemployment Insurance Benefit. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2023 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on September 5, 2026. Last refreshed 14 days ago. Reference: OP00467121. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About JAMAICA: SOCIAL PROTECTION FOR INCREASED RESILIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY (SPIRO)
JAMAICA: SOCIAL PROTECTION FOR INCREASED RESILIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY (SPIRO) has issued 4 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 Jamaica. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: September 5, 2026.
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What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Jamaica. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00467121 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by JAMAICA: SOCIAL PROTECTION FOR INCREASED RESILIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY (SPIRO) in Jamaica. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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