provision of Professional Services for Technical support and capacity strengthening of Iraq Civil Society Education Forum Organizations
About This Opportunity
UNESCO - Request for proposal
This is a consulting contract in the education and training sector, with a focus on Curriculum. Located in Iraq, Middle East & North Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before June 18, 2026.
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Description
Agency: UNESCO | Reference: IRQ/RFP/26/EDU/001 | Type: Request for proposal
UNESCO Office for Iraq invites proposals from qualified organizations and institutions to design and deliver an 11-month capacity-building programme for civil society organizations (CSOs) engaged in the education sector in Iraq, under the EU-funded ITALEEM programme (Equitable Access to Quality General Education in Iraq).The assignment covers three pillars: (1) Institutional Capacity Building, including strategic planning, governance, accountability, and resource mobilization; (2) Managerial Capacity Development, covering project cycle management, MEAL systems, financial and HR management, and digital transformation; and (3) External Engagement, Advocacy and Partnerships, including media engagement, policy advocacy, and multi-stakeholder networking.The selected organization will target at least 50 CSOs across five governorates (Ninewa, Erbil, Baghdad, Anbar, and Basra), conducting a minimum of 20 training workshops, 10 mentorship sessions, and supporting the development of CSO strategic sustainability plans and pilot social enterprise initiatives.Deliverables include an inception report, customized training curriculum and materials (in Arabic and English), capacity building reports, endline impact assessment, and a final project report with lessons learned.Eligibility:Open to national and international legally registered organizations with a minimum of 6 years of operational history, registered or with a legal representative in Iraq, and with demonstrated experience in at least 2 similar CSO capacity-building projects over the past 7 years.Deadline for Clarifications:31 May 2026Pre-Bid Conference (Virtual):9 June 2026, 10:00 AM Iraq timeSubmission Deadline:18 June 2026, 18:00 Baghdad local timeSubmission:baghdad.proc@unesco.org (electronic only)Participation in UNESCO tenders is free of charge.
No fees are required at any stage of the process.
DOCUMENTS AND LINKS:
ā¢ Form AM 10-10 - IRQRFP26EDU001 .docx: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=301550&documentId=2022611
ā¢ Download all documents: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadAllDocuments?noticeId=301550
CONTACT:
ā¢ Email: baghdad.proc@unesco.org
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on May 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
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Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Iraq. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is June 18, 2026. You have 28 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by UNESCO in Iraq. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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.
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