Recruitment of Education and Research Specialist to support the Learning and Evidence Agenda for Regional Collaboration in Eastern and Southern Africa (LEARN-ESA) (P516274)
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Learning and Evidence Agenda for Regional Collaboration in Eastern and Southern Africa | Method: Individual Consultant Selection | Ref: GH-LEARN-ESA-576707-CS-INDV
This is a consulting contract in the education and training, transport and logistics and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Scholarships and Education Policy. Located in Eastern and Southern Africa, Asia, 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
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH Specialist
(CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)
Country Ghana
Project Title Learning and Evidence Agenda for Regional Collaboration in Eastern and Southern Africa (LEARN-ESA)
GRANT No. E7330TD
Project ID No. P516274
Assignment Title Education and Learning Specialist
The Association of African Universities has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Learning and Evidence Agenda for Regional Collaboration in Eastern and Southern Africa (LEARN-ESA) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for the engagement of an individual consultant as the Education and Research Specialist at the AAU Headquarters in Accra, Ghana.
Roles and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Special Projects, the Education and Research Specialist will provide technical and academic leadership for the projects regional learning agenda and implementation research initiatives. The Specialist will manage relationships with regional research partners, research teams, and technical consultants, ensuring that all regional public goods and knowledge assets align seamlessly with country demands.
Functionally, the Education and Research Specialist will serve as the core technical anchor for Component 1 and Component 2 execution, collaborating closely with the Policy Specialist, M&E Specialist, and country networks to translate empirical evidence into actionable, system-wide basic education policy reforms across the six participating member states (Angola, Comoros, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Malawi, and Mozambique).
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following link: https://repository.aau.org/index.php/s/znpMttR39r6bxWa
The Association of African Universities now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services.
Competency and Expertise
Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience and competencies to perform the Services as elaborated in the Terms of Reference.
Applications dossier
- A cover letter including a statement of interest and suitability for the position and an indication of the date on which the candidate is available to start work.
- A detailed curriculum vitae describing the candidate's professional experience and qualifications for the position
- Supporting documents for the qualifications listed in the curriculum vitae (copies of certificates)
- At least two (2) letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a country outside the candidate's country of origin
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.13, 3.14, and 3.16 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers Seventh Edition, September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), [Procurement in Investment Project Financing; Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services], setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest available on this link. https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/099120102072534901/pdf/SECBOS-a43bff5f-35cb-48e0-9609-10773aaa8d12.pdf
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection method set out in Section VII of the Procurement Regulations and the selection process outline under Section 4.5 of the Terms of Reference.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours Monday to Friday per email to smkandawire@aau.org
Submission Instructions and Applications Deadline
- Applications and supporting documents must be submitted online at https://www.research.net/r/EduResS26 , no later than Monday 2nd November at 23:59 GMT .
- At least two (2) letters of recommendation must be sent directly by the reference persons , online at https://www.research.net/r/RefEduResS26 , with the subject line “Confidential Reference - LEARN-ESA”, no later than Monday 9th November 2026 at 23:59 GMT.
Applications not complying with the submission requirements above may not be considered.
The AAU subscribes to the principle of equal opportunities. In line with its commitment to reflecting the diversity of the African academic world, applications from women are strongly encouraged.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on October 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00475705. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00475705 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Learning and Evidence Agenda for Regional Collaboration in Eastern and Southern Africa in Eastern and Southern Africa. 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.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Eastern and Southern Africa. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
Find tenders like this automatically
Set up alerts and filters that match your business — never miss a relevant opportunity again.