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 [email protected]. For additional information about GOJEP, please send email to: [email protected]. 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: [email protected] 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.
Contract Award Project: P513208-Digital Government Transformation for Jamaica Loan/Credit/TF Info: - Bid/Contract Reference No: FDGT/PG/CON/1.1 Procurement Method: CQS-Consultant Qualification Selection Scope of Contract: Digital Government Rapid Assessment and Action Plan Notice Version No: 0 Date Notification of Award Issued (YYYY/MM/DD) 2026/09/03 Duration of Contract 14 Week(s) Minimum Qualifying Score 70 Awarded Firm(s): E-GOVERNANCE ACADEMY FOUNDATION (EGA) (1065843) Ahtri 6, 10151 Tallinn, Estonia Country: Estonia Beneficial Ownership Details Form Date: 01-SEP-26 Summary of Reason The firm declared that there is no Beneficial Owner meeting the stated requirements Scores Technical: 70.90 Consultant Specific Experience: 0 Methodology: 36.80 Key Personnel: 34.1 Financial: 20 Combined: 90.90 Rank: 1 Final Evaluation Price USD 165000.00 Signed Contract Price USD 165000.00 Price: Currency: Amount: United States Dollars (United States Dollars) 165000.00
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL SECURITY Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunity (SPIRO) Project (World Bank Funded) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES RECRUITMENT FROM ALL PARISHES Name of Activity: Employment Counsellors for Public Employment Services Electronic Labour Exchange, Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS). Reference No.: JM-MLSS-549081-NC-RFQ 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 to engage twenty-two (22) Employment Counsellors from all parishes to deliver direct, individualized employment services to jobseekers and employers at the parish level. The tasks involve the provision of labour market information, individual and group guidance and counselling, employability support, vacancy management, and job matching, ensuring that jobseekers are supported to become job-ready and employers receive timely and suitable candidate referrals Duration of the Assignment The assignment will be full-time for two (2) years in the first instance. Shortlisting Candidates will be shortlisted by academic qualification and experience as per the Terms of Reference. To be shortlisted, candidates must have: At least a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Career Development, or a related Social Science Field At least three (3) years' experience in providing client-facing services in one or more of the following areas: employment services, career guidance, counselling, workforce development, human resources management, social services, , training and youth development, community development, social work and case management, or related fields involving guidance counselling or stakeholder engagement. Shortlisted candidates will be further evaluated against the additional qualification requirements set out in the Terms of Reference as follows: Criteria Maximum Score In-person Interview 20 At least two (2) years' experience working directly with job seekers of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds including disadvantaged populations, and experience liaising with employers, community organisations, educational institutions and workforce development services providers. 15 At least two (2) years' experience in organising and conducting job search workshops, career development sessions, employability training, interview preparation and related activities. 20 Experience in conducting client assessment, interviewing and communication, problem solving, case documentation, use of digital systems to support service delivery. 15 Total Score 70 Shortlisted candidates who receive a score of 52.5 marks or more will be eligible for a contract award. Contracts will be awarded to the candidates with the highest scores up to the number of positions available. Terms of Reference The terms of reference is available at www.gojep.gov.jm . 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 [email protected] . For additional information about GOJEP, please send email to: [email protected] . Submission Date & Time: CVs must be submitted online via www.gojep.gov.jm on or before Friday, September 18, 2026 at 14:00. Contact Information: The Ministry of Labour & Social Security Attn: Calesha Stewart Procurement Specialist 14 National Heroes Circle, Kingston 4, Jamaica Tel: 876-922-8000-9 ext. 2073333 E-mail: [email protected] The Ministry of Labour & Social Security now invites eligible individuals to indicate their interest by submitting a Curriculum Vitae. Interested individuals should provide information de…