The Manager will be a key figure in ensuring that the RBF framework is effectively implemented, financial disbursements are aligned with verifiable outcomes, and the program delivers its intended impact in line with global sustainability goals.
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy and Digital Access Transformation in Sudan | Method: Individual Consultant Selection | Ref: KE-TDB-543797-CS-INDV RBF MANAGER
This is a consulting contract in the infrastructure, education and training and energy and power sectors. Located in Sudan, Africa, this opportunity is open to individual consultants. Proposals must be submitted before September 28, 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 infrastructure 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
(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)
Country: Kenya
Project: Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy and Digital Access Transformation in Sudan (Ascent - Sudan)
Project ID: P507788
Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: E4720-SD
Assignment Title: RBF Manager
Reference No.: KE-TDB-543797-CS-INDV
The Eastern and Southern Africa Trade and Development Bank (TDB) Group has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy and Digital Access Transformation in Sudan and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include the RBF Manager (Individual Consultant) assignment for a period of two (2) calendar years from contract commencement date. The objective of the assignment is to ensure the successful design, management, and implementation of the Regional Results-Based Financing Facility under the Project. In collaboration with relevant focal team and the TDF Programme Manager; the Project Manager will also support the design and implementation of the Regional Results-Based Financing (RBF) facility.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: https://www.tdbgroup.org/procurement-consulting/terms-of-reference-for-RBF Manager/
TDB now invites eligible individual consultants (“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 (cover/application letter summarizing the relevant experience and indicating its relevance to the assignment, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), copies of documentary evidence of academic and professional qualifications). The shortlisting criteria are:
Postgraduate degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Development Studies, or another related field.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in managing results-based financing mechanisms or performance-based programs, grants management, preferably within the energy (Off-grid Solar, Distributed Renewable Energy, Mini Grids, Clean Cooking, Solar Home Systems, Productive Use Equipment) or development sectors.
Proven experience in program management, particularly in a multi-stakeholder environment involving government, donors, and private sector partners.
Proven experience working with multilateral development institutions such as the World Bank and managing large-scale, donor-funded projects.
Strong financial management skills, including experience managing large-scale donor-funded projects.
In-depth knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, particularly in relation to results-based financing.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
Familiarity with World Bank procedures and guidelines, as well as environmental and social standards, is highly desirable.
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” First Published July 2016 and Revised Fifth Edition September 2023, (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Procurement Regulations:
Further information can be obtained at the address below from 0900 to 1700 hours East African Time (EAT) from Monday to Friday excluding lunch hour (1230 to 1400hours EAT) and public holidays. All inquiries should be sent to the following email address: wbtaprocurements@tdbgroup.org
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the e-mail address: procurement@tdbgroup.org 28th September 2026, 1700, hours (EAT- Nairobi) and quoting the reference “KE-TDB-543797-CS-INDV – RBF Manager (Individual Consultant)” in the e-mail subject line
Dawit Amare
Associate Group Executive, POD/ CSA Departments
The Eastern & Southern African Trade & Development Bank (TDB),
TDB Tower, 184, Lenana Road,
Nairobi, Kenya
Email address: wbtaprocurements@tdbgroup.org
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on September 10, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00456322. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy and Digital Access Transformation in Sudan
Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy and Digital Access Transformation in Sudan has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Energy & Power, and Infrastructure. All notices are published for Sudan. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: September 10, 2026.
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When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is September 28, 2026. You have 12 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy and Digital Access Transformation in Sudan in Sudan. 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 Infrastructure 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 Sudan. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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