REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (LEARN-IC-ECEDO-16-R - Quality Assurance Expert) Market Approach - Open, National UKRAINE Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program Grant No. TF0D0612 Assignment Title: Quality Assurance Expert Reference No. LEARN-IC-ECEDO-16-R In 2024, Ukraine, together with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association (hereinafter referred to as the World Bank), signed the agreements for the Operation "Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine" (hereinafter referred to as LEARN or the Operation). LEARN was developed to address critical challenges and provide essential support to the education sector, aligning with the Ministry of Education and Science's (MoES) Strategic Action Plan. The Operation focuses on supporting the priorities "1. Early Childhood and Preschool Education" and "2. Reform of the New Ukrainian School" stipulated in the Strategic Plan. The objective of this assignment is to provide the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MES) with expert, analytical, and coordination support in developing and operationalizing an effective preschool education quality assurance system during the first phase of implementation of the "First Steps Forward" program, and in scaling improved quality assurance practices nationally through evidence-based decision-making informed by national information systems, including the Automated Information Complex of Educational Management (AIKOM). The Consultant will be contracted through competitive selection in line with the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers" September 2025 ("Procurement Regulations"). The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations, setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. MOES now invites qualified interested persons to submit their expression of interest in Ukrainian and English as provided in the Terms of reference. The detailed Terms of Reference and submission modalities for the assignment are available at the link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NcOgb5f0IjRDwuDJMhnIH-OkKqTEP-h1/view?usp=sharing The deadline for submission of applications is 11:00 am Kyiv time December 02, 2026.
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
Ukraine
2 Dec 2026(20d)
World Bank Procurement NoticesRequest for Expression of Interest
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (LEARN-IC-ECEDO-05-R - ECPE Model Diversification Expert) Market Approach - Open, National UKRAINE Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program Grant URFT TF0D0612 Assignment Title: ECPE Model Diversification Expert Reference No. LEARN-IC-ECEDO-05-R In 2024, Ukraine, together with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association (hereinafter referred to as the World Bank), signed the agreements for the Operation "Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine" (hereinafter referred to as LEARN or the Operation). LEARN was developed to address critical challenges and provide essential support to the education sector, aligning with the Ministry of Education and Science's (MoES) Strategic Action Plan. The Operation focuses on supporting the priorities "1. Early Childhood and Preschool Education" and "2. Reform of the New Ukrainian School" stipulated in the Strategic Plan. The objective of this assignment is to support hromadas during the first phase of the implementation of the "First Steps Forward" program in selecting and developing diversified service delivery models in the field of preschool education (ECE) that best respond to local needs. The Expert will ensure that the diversified service delivery models are feasible for implementation, comply with national legislation, are child-centered, and are suitable for further scaling at the national level. The Expert will provide support to hromadas in identifying appropriate options for diversification of preschool education services, as well as ensure technical guidance on service delivery models and develop recommendations for their practical application. The Consultant will be contracted through competitive selection in line with the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers" September 2025 ("Procurement Regulations"). The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations, setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. MOES now invites qualified interested persons to submit their expression of interest in Ukrainian and English as provided in the Terms of reference. The detailed Terms of Reference and submission modalities for the assignment are available at the link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kCMC7pI2YA5pmz_NHdtaJWpG_wXvSA7Z/view?usp=sharing The deadline for submission of applications is 11:00 am Kyiv time December 02, 2026.
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
Ukraine
2 Dec 2026(20d)
World Bank Procurement NoticesRequest for Expression of Interest
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (LEARN-IC-ECEDO-08-R - Data Analyst Expert) Market Approach - Open, National UKRAINE Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program URFT TF0D0612 Assignment Title: Data Analyst Expert Reference No. LEARN-IC-ECEDO-08-R In 2024, Ukraine, together with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association (hereinafter referred to as the World Bank), signed the agreements for the Operation "Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine" (hereinafter referred to as LEARN or the Operation). LEARN was developed to address critical challenges and provide essential support to the education sector, aligning with the Ministry of Education and Science's (MoES) Strategic Action Plan. The Operation focuses on supporting the priorities "1. Early Childhood and Preschool Education" and "2. Reform of the New Ukrainian School" stipulated in the Strategic Plan. The objective of this assignment is to strengthen data-driven planning and decision-making in the field of preschool education at both the national and hromada levels within the framework of the "First Steps Forward" project. The Expert will provide support to ECEDO and participating hromadas in analyzing, visualizing, and utilizing data to inform decisions on expanding access, diversifying services, optimizing the network, and improving financing, with a view to further scaling at the national level. The Consultant will be contracted through competitive selection in line with the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers" September 2025 ("Procurement Regulations"). The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations, setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. MOES now invites qualified interested persons to submit their expression of interest in Ukrainian and English as provided in the Terms of reference. The detailed Terms of Reference and submission modalities for the assignment are available at the link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dOkbIgrbQiGzXBelm1gLIFJgap8TYXPZ/view?usp=sharing The deadline for submission of applications is 11:00 am Kyiv time December 02, 2026.
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
Ukraine
2 Dec 2026(20d)
World Bank Procurement NoticesRequest for Expression of Interest
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (MOES-IC-02-FMS-4 - Financial management specialist) Market Approach - Open, National UKRAINE Ukraine Improving Higher Education for Results Project Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program Loan Agreement No. 9238-UA; Grant No. TF0C5794 Assignment Title: Financial management specialist Reference No. MOES-IC-02-FMS-4 The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine is implementing projects financed by the World Bank, including Ukraine Improving Higher Education for Results Project (UIHERP) and Lifting Education Access and Resilience in times of Need in Ukraine Program (LEARN) Program (hereinafter referred to as the Operations) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The UIHERP aims to increase efficiency and improve conditions to ensure quality and transparency in the higher education system of Ukraine. LEARN was developed to address critical challenges and provide essential support to the education sector, aligning with the Ministry of Education and Science's (MoES) Strategic Action Plan. The objectives of the Operation are to (i) improve teaching and learning conditions; and (ii) strengthen management capacity of the education system. The objective of this assignment is to provide assistance and advice to MoES on financial management under the Project in accordance with IBRD and national legislation requirements. The Consultant will be contracted through competitive selection in line with the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers" September 2025 ("Procurement Regulations"). The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations, setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. MOES now invites qualified interested persons to submit their expression of interest in Ukrainian and English as provided in the Terms of reference available at the link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V5a8f5hjXPg4RpikFEZhLPnzra8vom5I/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102804749623383420564&rtpof=true&sd=true The detailed Terms of Reference and submission modalities for the assignment are attached to this Request for Expression of Interest. The deadline for submission of applications is 11:00 am Kyiv time on November 25, 2026.