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REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY LIBERIA INVESTMENT, FINANCE AND TRADE PROJECT (LIFT-P) INSURANCE BUILDING, 5TH STREET-SINKOR OPPOSITE CONEX GAS STATION MONROVIA, LIBERIA P.O. Box 9041, 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia www.moci.gov.lr Special Procurement Notice Request for Bids – Goods Procurement (Single Stage – One Envelope Process) Open International Competitive Bidding for Supply and Installation of ICT Infrastructure for National Single Window (NSW) System for the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) | Project Name: | Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) | Project ID No.: | P171997 | Purchaser: | Ministry of Commerce and Industry | Country: | Republic of Liberia | Credit No.: | D9690 | Loan No.: | V3830 | Contract ID No.: | LR-MOCI-556427-GO-RFB | Date Issued: | June 9, 2026 • The Government of the Republic of Liberia (hereinafter called “Borrower”) has been allocated grant and loan funds (the “Financing”) from The World Bank which are administered by the International Development Association (IDA) (the “Bank”) and executed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (“the Client”). The Client now intends to apply part of the proceeds towards the contract for Supply of ICT Infrastructure for National Single Window System (NSW) for the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing. 2. This bidding covers the Supply of ICT Infrastructures for National Single Window System (NSW) for the Liberia Revenue Authority as detailed under Section V – Schedule of Supplies. The items are categorized under three (3) procurement lots as indicated below. Lot 1: Consolidated Hardware Equipment List (LRA, MOA, MOCI, LISA) | | Item | Description | QTY | Physical Unit | 1. | Application server | 8 | Pieces | 2. | Database server | 4 | Pieces | 3. | Storage Controllers | 2 | Pieces | 4. | Storage Arrays with expansion enclosure | 2 | Pieces | 5. | Fiber-Channel Switches | 2 | Pieces | 6. | Fiber-channel HBA (Host Bus Adapter) | 8 | Pieces | 7. | Small Form Factor (SFP+) Fiber Transceiver (10GB) | 36 | Pieces | 8. | Gigabit Switch | 9 | Pieces | 9. | Wireless Access Points | 18 | Pieces | 10. | Laptop computers | 86 | Pieces | 11. | Desktop Computers | 38 | Pieces | 12. | Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) | 38 | Pieces | 13. | Network Printer | 3 | Pieces | 14. | Printer/Scanner - All-in-one | 6 | Pieces | 15. | Gigabit Switch | 9 | Pieces Lot-2 – Provision of Training Services for LRA | Item | Description | QTY | Physical Unit | Training Duration | 1. | Certified Server Management Professional (CSMP) | 4 | Persons | 9 to 33 weeks | 2. | Certified Server Security Specialist (CSSS) | 4 | Persons | 9 to 33 weeks | 3. | Hybrid Cloud Management Professional (HCMP) | 4 | Persons | 9 to 33 weeks | 4. | Oracle Database Cloud for DBAs | 4 | Persons | 9 to 33 weeks | 5. | Advanced Storage Networking Specialist | 4 | Persons | 9 to 33 weeks | 6. | HPE Fibre Channel Storage Specialist (HFCSS | 4 | Persons | 9 to 33 weeks Lot-3 – Consolidated Loworbit satellite Internet Service for MOA, MOCI, LISA | Item | Description | QTY | Physical Unit | Duration | 1. | Provision of Loworbit satellite internet service training | 4 | Persons | 1 to 12 weeks 3. Bidders should ensure that all training courses listed in the Schedule of Requirements are delivered in accordance with recognized professional curricula and using uptodate training materials. The Bidder shall be responsible for providing a fully equipped training facility suitable for technical, handson ICT training. Specific requirements in terms of topics/modules and duration are provided in the Specification section below. A bidder can bid for one or more lots but must cover the full quantities for lots bided for. Any incomplete items for any lot would be deemed to be unresponsive, and the bid would be rejected. 4. Bidding will be conducted through International Competitive Bidding procedures using Request for Bids (RFB) method of procurement as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 5. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the supply of the ICT Infrastructure for National Single Window System (NSW) for the Liberia Revenue Authority. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade (LIFT) Project Implementation Unit (PIU), 2nd Floor, Insurance Center, Opposite Conex Gas Station, 5th Street, Sinkor, Monrovia- Liberia and during office hours 0900 to 1600 Hours GMT Mondays to Fridays. 6. All Bidders (whether international or local) shall submit the following additional documents in their Bid: • Valid business registration or incorporation documents form their country of origin • Notarized Power of Attorney authorizing the signatory • Bid Security in the form of bank guarantee • Company profile, including relevant experience, capacity and proof of similar goods supplied (at least three years’ experience). • Documentary evidence of eligibility of the Goods to be supplied (e.g., origin, compliance with specifications) • Manufacturer Authorization 7. The Request for Bid Documents including detailed Technical Specification in “English” may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of One Hundred and Fifty United States Dollars (US$150.00). The method of payment will be direct payment to the project account; Account No.: 6101905782, Account name: Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project at ECOBANK Liberia and indicate “Payment for Request for Bids Documents for Procurement of ICT Infrastructure and Related Services”. The Request for Bid Document will be sent by email to the official email address indicated in the firm’s Letter of interest that must accompany the payment details. 8. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before Monday June 29, 2026. Bidders shall have the option of submitting their Bids electronically. The electronic Bids submission procedures shall be: by email. Late Bids will be rejected. The outer Bid envelopes marked “ORIGINAL BID”, and the inner envelopes marked “Copies” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders, their designated representatives or anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below on Monday June 29, 2026. 9. Bids shall be valid for a period of ninety (90) days after the deadline for Bids submission. 10. All Bids must be accompanied by a “Bid Security” as indicated below: • Lot 1: Consolidated Hardware Equipment – Twenty – Five Thousand United States Dollars (US$25,000.00); • Lot-2 – Provision of Training Services for LRA - Fifteen Thousand United States Dollars (US$15,000.00); • Lot-3 – Consolidated Loworbit satellite Internet Service – Ten Thousand United States Dollars (US$10,000.00). 11. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below immediately after the deadline for Bid submission, at 1100 hours GMT (11:00am) on Monday, June 29, 2016. 12. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful Bidder’s Beneficial Ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the Bidding Document. 13. The address (es) referred to above are: For Inspection of Proposal Document: Julius Yenwon Saye Keh-nel Project Coordinator Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) 2nd Floor, Insurance Plaza, 5th Street, Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia Tel: (+231) 777-201-863 / 776-654-713 Email: [email protected] Cc copy: [email protected]/ [email protected]/ [email protected]
Supply, Installation, Configuration, Testing, and Commissioning of ICT Equipment…
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY LIBERIA INVESTMENT, FINANCE AND TRADE PROJECT (LIFT-P) INSURANCE BUILDING, 5TH STREET-SINKOR OPPOSITE CONEX GAS STATION MONROVIA, LIBERIA P.O. Box 9041, 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia www.moci.gov.lr Special Procurement Notice (Open International Competitive Bidding) Request for Bid for Supply, Installation, Configuration, Testing, and Commissioning of ICT Equipment for the Commercial Court of Liberia | Project Name: | Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) | Project ID No.: | P171997 | Purchaser: | Ministry of Commerce and Industry | Country: | Republic of Liberia | Credit No.: | D9690 | Loan No.: | V3830 | Contract ID No.: | LR-MOCI-543066-GO-RFB | Date Issued: | May 25, 2026 • The Government of the Republic of Liberia (hereinafter called “Borrower”) has been allocated grant and loan funds (the “Financing”) from The World Bank which are administered by the International Development Association (IDA) (the “Bank”) and executed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (“the Client”). The Client now intends to apply part of the proceeds towards the contract for Supply, Installation, Configuration, Testing, and Commissioning of ICT Equipment for the Commercial Court of Liberia. For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing. • The Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites sealed Bids from eligible and qualified Suppliers for supply of the below goods: | Package | Description | Quantity | Delivery Period | 1. | All-in-one/3 in 1 Desktop Computer | 8pcs | Within 2 - 3 weeks after contract signing | 2. | PC/LAPTOP | 4 pcs | 3. | Portable monitor designed for flexible, multi-monitor setups with a 75Hz refresh rate and 2.8 kg weight. | 4 pcs | 4. | HDMI | 4pcs | 5. | Smart TV | 3 pcs | 6. | Heavy Duty Scanner | 3 pcs | 7. | PTZ Optics Courtroom Camera | 4pcs | 8. | UPS Infrastructure (Critical Omissions) | 8 pcs | 9. | Core Network Infrastructure (Critical Omissions) | 6 pcs | 10. | Storage | 1 pc | 11. | Structured Cabling System | 2 Box each | 12. | Wireless Network | 6 pcs | 13. | Courtroom Audio & Recording Gaps | 2 sets | 14. | Network Management & Security | 1 Pc | 15. | Internet & Redundancy | 1 Pc | 16. | Power Protection | • pcs Bidding will be conducted through International Competitive Bidding procedures using Request for Bids (RFB) method of procurement as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 60%. This should comply with the mandatory requirements for Rated Criteria in the Procurement Regulations and for Bid cost: 40%. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Project Implementation Unit of the Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project, 2nd Floor, Insurance Center, Opposite Conex Gas Station, 5th Street, Sinkor, Monrovia- Liberia and inspect the bidding documents during office hours 0900 to 1600 Hours GMT Mondays to Fridays. The Bidding Documents in English may be obtained by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application or request to the address below. The Bidding Documents will be sent by email to the interested bidders. The Request for Bid Documents including detailed Technical Specifications in “English” may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of Fifty United States Dollars (US$50.00). The method of payment will be direct payment to the project account; Account No.: 6101905782 at ECOBANK Liberia and indicate “Payment for Request for Bids Documents for Supply, Installation, Configuration, Testing, and Commissioning of ICT Equipment for the Commercial Court of Liberia and Related Services”. The Request for Bid Document will be sent only by email to the official email address indicated in the firm’s Letter of interest that must accompany the payment details. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before Friday June 12, 2026. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. The outer Bid envelopes marked “ORIGINAL BID”, and the inner envelopes marked “TECHNICAL PART” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders, their designated representatives or anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below on Friday June 12, 2026. All envelopes marked “SECOND ENVELOPE: FINANCIAL PART” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Purchaser until the second public opening. All Bids must be accompanied by a “Bid Security” of Five Thousand United States Dollars (US$5,000.00) Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful Bidder’s Beneficial Ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the Bidding Document. The address (es) referred to above are: For Inspection of Proposal Document: Julius Yenwon Saye Keh-nel Project Coordinator Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) 2nd Floor, Insurance Plaza, 5th Street, Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia Tel: (+231) 886-676-046 / 776-654-713 Email: [email protected] copied [email protected]/
Procurement of Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) for the Commercial C…
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY LIBERIA INVESTMENT, FINANCE AND TRADE PROJECT (LIFT-P) INSURANCE BUILDING, 5TH STREET-SINKOR OPPOSITE CONEX GAS STATION MONROVIA, LIBERIA P.O. Box 9041, 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia www.moci.gov.lr Request for Bid (RFB) May 25, 2026 | No. | Description | Duration | • | Procurement of Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) for the Commercial Court of Liberia LR-MOCI-543071-GO-RFB | Within 120 Days After Contract Award • The Government of the Republic of Liberia (hereinafter called “Borrower”) has been allocated grant and loan funds (the “Financing”) from The World Bank which are administered by the International Development Association (IDA) (the “Bank”) and executed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (“the Client”). The Purchaser now intends to apply part of the proceeds towards the contract for Procurement of Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) for the Commercial Court of Liberia. For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing. • The Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites sealed Bids from eligible and qualified Suppliers for supply of the above-mentioned system for the Commercial Court of Liberia. • Bidding will be conducted through International Competitive Bidding procedures using Request for Bids (RFB) method of procurement as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. • Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 60%. This should comply with the mandatory requirements for Rated Criteria in the Procurement Regulations and for Bid cost: 40%. • Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Project Implementation Unit of the Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project, 2nd Floor, Insurance Center, Opposite Conex Gas Station, 5th Street, Sinkor, Monrovia- Liberia and inspect the bidding documents during office hours 0900 to 1600 Hours GMT Mondays to Fridays. • The Bidding Documents in English may be obtained by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application or request to the address below. The Bidding Documents will be sent by email to the interested bidders. • The Request for Bid Documents including detailed Technical Specifications in “English” may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of Fifty United States Dollars (US$50.00). The method of payment will be direct payment to the project account; Account No.: 6101905782 at ECOBANK Liberia and indicate “Payment for Request for Bids Documents for Procurement of Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) for the Commercial Court of Liberia and Related Services”. The Request for Bid Document will be sent only by email to the official email address indicated in the firm’s Letter of interest that must accompany the payment details. • Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before Monday June 15, 2026. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. The outer Bid envelopes marked “ORIGINAL BID”, and the inner envelopes marked “TECHNICAL PART” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders, their designated representatives or anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below on Monday June 15, 2026. All envelopes marked “SECOND ENVELOPE: FINANCIAL PART” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Purchaser until the second public opening. All Bids must be accompanied by a “Bid Security” of Five Thousand United States Dollars (US$5,000.00) Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful Bidder’s Beneficial Ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the Bidding Document. The address (es) referred to above are: For Inspection of Proposal Document: Julius Yenwon Saye Keh-nel Project Coordinator Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) 2nd Floor, Insurance Plaza, 5th Street, Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia Tel: (+231) 886-676-046 / 776-654-713 Email: [email protected] copied [email protected]/ [email protected]
Marketing and Communication Specialist for the NIC
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (MoCI Liberia Investment, Finance & Trade Project (LIFT-P) INSURANCE BUILDING, 5TH STREET-SINKOR OPPOSITE CONEX GAS STATION MONROVIA, LIBERIA P.O. Box 9041, 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia Email: [email protected] /www.moci.gov.lr REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION) Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) Project ID: P171997 Credit Number 7037-LR Grant Number D9690-LR May 15, 2026 Individual Consultant as Marketing & Communications Consultant for the National Investment Commission (NIC), LR-MOCI-543060-CS-INDV The Republic of Liberia through the Ministry of Commerce & Industry has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA)/ World Bank towards the cost of implementing the Liberia Investment, Trade & Finance Project (LIFT-P). The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is implementing the Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade (LIFT) Project, a five-year initiative with funding from the World Bank aimed at supporting and promoting economic growth in Liberia. As a foundational project to strengthen the public sector’s ability to facilitate the private sector growth on a sustainable basis, there are ongoing significant efforts devoted to institution-building activities in key agencies, including the National Investment Commission. Additionally, the project supports the strengthening of institutional functioning through needed capacity for Technical Implementing Ministries and Agencies (TIMAs). LIFT’s main objective is to improve the investment climate, expand sustainable access to finance, and increase the efficiency of trade in Liberia. As part of such technical assistance, the National Investment Commission has approached the LIFT Project that it is looking to expand its investment promotion efforts to larger markets with investors that have the potential for expansion, improve its capacity to effectively promote investment and attract foreign investment, and conduct a comprehensive analysis of major economic sectors, including Fishery/Aquaculture, Tourism, Infrastructure (Road, Seaport, Airport, Rail & ICT), Mining, Health, Transportation/Logistic, Energy and Manufacturing, etc. It is predicated upon this that the NIC is seeking an expert in investment marketing and communication to design and develop its marketing and communication strategies including investment promotional materials under its Lead Generation and Investment Promotion Programs to attract investors. To support this ambition, NIC is seeking a Marketing and Communications Consultant to lead and execute a communications-focused strategy that strengthens brand positioning, promotes Liberia’s investment opportunities, and supports lead generation through storytelling and strategic media engagement. Key Objectives of the Assignment The Key Objective of the consultancy is to develop and implement a strategic communication plan that enhances Liberia’s investment brand, builds stakeholder trust, and supports the NIC’s investor targeting and outreach goals. Scope of the Assignment The Consultant will undertake the following key tasks: A. Strategic Communications Planning • Develop and execute a Communications & Media Strategy aligned with NIC’s investment promotion priorities. • Create key messaging frameworks for Liberia’s priority investment sectors (agriculture, tourism, renewable energy, infrastructure, etc.). • Establish and maintain a quarterly editorial calendar aligned with investor engagement goals and missions. B. Content Development & Storytelling • Produce compelling multimedia content (articles, investor briefs, blog posts, sector profiles, infographics, videos) for both domestic and international investor audiences. • Coordinate the development of Liberia's “Investment Opportunity” brochures, sector pitch decks, and success stories. • Write and distribute press releases, op-eds, and feature stories that highlight Liberia’s investment reforms and ongoing investor engagements. C. Digital & Media Engagement • Oversee the revamp and ongoing content updates of NIC’s official website and social media channels (LinkedIn, X, Facebook, YouTube). • Develop a monthly investor newsletter to share updates, reforms, opportunities, and success stories. • Lead the development of the 6th edition of the Investor’s Guide to Liberia D. Event & Campaign Support • Provide communications support for investment missions, trade expos, and investor roadshows. • Develop investor mission briefing kits, talking points, media kits, and post-event reports. • Support brand visibility through creative campaign materials and event-related media content. E. Internal Capacity Support • Train NIC staff on messaging, media engagement, and digital storytelling. • Develop a Branding Style Guide for the Investment Promotion team. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can found at the link below: hppt //: www.moci.gov.lr / www.emansion.gov.lr / www.nic.gov.lr The Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites eligible Individual Consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Individual Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are listed as per the Terms of Reference provided below. The Consultant should have minimum qualifications and experience as follows: • Bachelor’s degree in communication/branding with at least 7 years of experience in marketing, PR, or communications - preferably within investment promotion, international development, or government. • Master’s degree is an added advantage. • Demonstrated experience creating compelling positive narratives • Strong writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills • Experience with social media strategy, and website content management, • Familiarity with Liberia’s socio-economic and political landscape is a plus • Demonstrated experience in facilitation and reporting results. • Highly motivated and committed to institutional values of professionalism, accountability, integrity and teamwork, organizational development / or management. • Strong experience in the use of computers (word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc); 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 dated July 2016, Revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection (INDV) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (only by email) on or before Friday May 29, 2026, with subject: “ Marketing & Communications Consultant for the National Investment Commission (NIC), LR-MOCI-543060-CS-INDV”. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) Attn: Julius Y. Saye Keh-nel Project Coordinator Insurance Building, 5th Street, Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia Tel: +231 88 682 2025 /776 654 713 Email: [email protected] Cc: /[email protected] /[email protected] Terms of Reference Consulting services for Marketing & Communications for the National Investment Commission | Post Title: | Marketing & Communication Consultant | Location of Post: | Headquarters of the National Investment Commission, Sekou Touré Avenue, Monrovia, Liberia | Contract Duration: | 12 months | Reporting Line: | Hon. Melvin Sheriff, Executive Director, National Investment Commission | Recruitment: | National | Type of Contract | Individual Consultant Background The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is implementing the Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade (LIFT) Project, a five-year initiative with funding from the World Bank aimed at supporting and promoting economic growth in Liberia. As a foundational project to strengthen the public sector’s ability to facilitate the private sector growth on a sustainable basis, there are ongoing significant efforts devoted to institution-building activities in key agencies, including the National Investment Commission. Additionally, the project supports the strengthening of institutional functioning through needed capacity for Technical Implementing Ministries and Agencies (TIMAs). LIFT’s main objective is to improve the investment climate, expand sustainable access to finance, and increase the efficiency of trade in Liberia. As part of such technical assistance, the National Investment Commission has approached the LIFT Project that it is looking to expand its investment promotion efforts to larger markets with investors that have the potential for expansion, improve its capacity to effectively promote investment and attract foreign investment, and conduct a comprehensive analysis of major economic sectors, including Fishery/Aquaculture, Tourism, Infrastructure (Road, Seaport, Airport, Rail & ICT), Mining, Health, Transportation/Logistic, Energy and Manufacturing, etc. It is predicated upon this that the NIC is seeking an expert in investment marketing and communication to design and develop its marketing and communication strategies including investment promotional materials under its Lea
Consulting services for the Development of a 5-year Strategic Plan for the Liber…
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (MoCI) Liberia Investment, Finance & Trade Project (LIFT-P) INSURANCE BUILDING, 5TH STREET-SINKOR, OPPOSITE CONEX GAS STATION MONROVIA, LIBERIA P.O. Box 9041, 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia Email: [email protected] /www.moci.gov.lr REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) Project ID: P171997 Credit Number 7037-LR Grant Number D9690-LR March 17, 2026 Consulting Services for the Development of a 5-year Strategic Plan for the Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (REF. No: LR-MOCI- 535949 -CS-CQS) The Republic of Liberia through the Ministry of Commerce & Industry has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA)/ World Bank towards the cost of implementing the Liberia Investment, Trade & Finance Project (LIFT-P). Key Objectives of the Assignment The overall objective of this assignment is to develop a comprehensive and actionable five-year strategic plan for the Liberia Special Economic Zone Authority, spanning the period from 2026 to 2031. This strategic plan will serve as a guiding framework to steer the Authority's activities, initiatives, and interventions towards developing, managing, and regulating SEZ activities in Liberia. It aims to align the LSEZA's priorities with national development objectives, enhance its institutional capacity, and foster sustainable economic growth and prosperity. Scope of the Assignment In order to develop this plan, the firm shall begin with a review of the 2017 SEZ Act and relevant regulations to identify alignment needs and potential gaps relevant to the strategic direction and include the following: • Assess Current Landscape • Identify Priorities and Challenges • Develop Strategic Framework • Communication and Outreach • Sustainability and Resilience • Finalization and Adoption The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can found at the link below: hppt //: www.moci.gov.lr / www.emansion.gov.lr The Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites eligible Consulting Firms (“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. The shortlisting criteria are listed as per the Terms of Reference provided below. The Consulting Firm should have minimum qualifications and experience as follows: • Corporate Experience: The firm should have at least 10 years of experience in providing Strategic Planning, Policy advisory services, institutional development, with a confirmed track record in assignment of similar scope and complexity, particularly in developing economies. • Sectoral Expertise: The firm should demonstrate expertise in strategic planning processes related to SEZs, including the development, implementation, and evaluation of organizations or institutions. Previous experience in leading or contributing to strategic planning initiatives is essential. • The firm should have prior work experience in Liberia or the West Africa region. This could include government agencies, ministries, private sector entities, or international development organizations operating in similar contexts. • A deep understanding of Liberia’s socio-economic context, development challenges, and policy landscape (including the ARREST Agenda) is critical. Experience working with Liberian government institutions is a strong advantage. • Confirmed experience in designing and facilitating multi and diverse stakeholder consultations, workshops, validation process in complex institutional environments. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are necessary for facilitating consultations, workshops, and stakeholder meetings. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 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 dated July 2016, Revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) on or before Monday March 30, 2026, with subject: “Re: Consulting Services for the Development of a 5-year Strategic Plan for the Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (REF. No: LR-MOCI- 535949 -CS-CQS)”. Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) Attn: Julius Y. Saye Keh-nel Project Coordinator Insurance Building, 5th Street, Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia Tel: +231 88 682 2025 /776 654 713 Email: [email protected] Cc: /[email protected] /[email protected] Terms of Reference Consulting services for the Development of a 5-year Strategic Plan for the Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority | Post Title: | Consultancy Services for Strategic Plan Development | Location of Post: | Headquarters of the Liberia Special Economic Zone Authority (LSEZA), Monrovia, Liberia | Contract Duration: | 22 weeks | Reporting Line: | Executive Chairman of the LSEZA, through the LIFT PIU | Recruitment Type: | Local/International Consulting Firm | Type of Contract | Firm-based Consultancy • BACKGROUND The Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA) was created by an act of the Legislature in 2017. The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Act serves as the primary legislative basis for rules, regulations, and procedures relating to any activity in, or associated with, SEZs. The Act makes provision for the establishment of a regulatory body, the Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA), whose responsibility is to oversee the development, management, and regulation of Special Economic Zones in Liberia. The mandate of LSEZA includes planning, coordinating, and overseeing the execution of Liberia's national SEZ regime. The Authority is empowered to issue licenses and permits to SEZ developers and operators, ensure adherence to the SEZ regulations, and promote SEZs to prospective investors. Under the Act, Special Economic Zones shall be established in various parts of Liberia, subject to approval by the LSEZA. Investors who operate within SEZs are granted a range of incentives, including tax holidays, customs exemptions, and other benefits. Notwithstanding LSEZA’s mandate, a plan is needed to guide the policies and programs as the entity engages investors for zones related activities. Under the leadership of His Excellency President Joseph Nyema Boakai, Sr., and the stewardship of Hon. Prince Wreh, the Executive Chairman, the LSEZA is committed to advancing Liberia's economic agenda by developing, managing and regulating special economic zones, and enhancing industrial growth. In line with this commitment, the LSEZA seeks to develop a comprehensive five-year strategic plan to guide its activities and initiatives from 2026 to 2031. Liberia, like many other countries, faces numerous economic challenges, such as weak investment climate and lack of improved special economic zones that attract investors. On the other hand, the country is endowed with many opportunities, including an untapped Small and Medium Enterprise Eco-system, natural resources and a youthful population that can be used in the labor market. The strategic plan will serve as a roadmap to address these challenges effectively while capitalizing on emerging opportunities to promote sustainable development and economic prosperity. It will provide a framework for aligning the LSEZA’s priorities with national development goals, leveraging resources efficiently, and fostering collaboration with key stakeholders. Given the dynamic nature of Liberia's economic landscape, characterized by factors such as globalization, technological advancements, geopolitical events, and evolving trade dynamics, there is a pressing need for a strategic plan that is responsive, adaptable, and forward-thinking for Liberia’s emerging SEZ sector. The strategic plan will lay the foundation for enhancing the authority's capacity, optimizing its operations, making it fit for purpose in the 21st century, and maximizing its impact on Liberia's economic development trajectory. Amid these considerations, the LSEZA is seeking the expertise of a qualified consulting firm to facilitate the development of the strategic plan. The consultant will work closely with the authority and its various departments, stakeholders, and partners to ensure that the plan reflects best practice and Liberia's development priorities as they relate to zones, parks and industrial development and within the broader context of the government’s ARREST Agenda, while at the same time addressing key challenges and capitalizing on emerging opportunities in the global economic landscape. Additionally, the strategic plan must align with Liberia’s national environmental and social laws, and international best practices to ensure LSEZA’s economic
Consultancy to Develop Environmental and Social Risk Management Strategy for the…
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (MoCI) Liberia Investment, Finance & Trade Project (LIFT-P) INSURANCE BUILDING, 5TH STREET-SINKOR, OPPOSITE CONEX GAS STATION MONROVIA, LIBERIA P.O. Box 9041, 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia Email: [email protected] /www.moci.gov.lr REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – Individual Consultant Selection) Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) Project ID: P171997 Credit Number 7037-LR Grant Number D9690-LR March 12, 2026 Individual Consultant to Develop Environmental and Social Risk Management Strategy for the Liberia Special Economic Zone Authority (LSEZA), LR-MOCI-535954-CS-INDV The Republic of Liberia through the Ministry of Commerce & Industry has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA)/ World Bank towards the cost of implementing the Liberia Investment, Trade & Finance Project (LIFT-P). LSEZA’s primary objective is to create an enabling environment for investment, industrialization, and job creation within designated geographic areas. The Authority has identified the development and improvement of zones and parks, and a proposal to conduct market and demand assessments of the identified zones and parks is ongoing. Key Objectives of the Assignment The objective of the consultancy is to develop an Environmental and Social Risk Management Strategy for the LSEAZ for integration into the LSEZA’s core operations and investment processes. Scope of the Assignment The consultant hired under these Terms of Reference is expected to undertake this assignment by: • Reviewing and analysing all LSEZA-related documents (existing LSEZA operational plans, internal Acts and policies), applicable national and international best practices in SEZ operations such as the IFC performance standards, the EPA Act, the Equator Principles, the Environmental Protection and Management and Laws of Liberia, and any relevant GIIP document related to SEZ operations, and engaging key stakeholders, including government officials, industry representatives, the overall private sector, civil society organizations, development partners, informal sector players, SMEs, local communities, and academia to familiarize him/herself with the LSEZA's mandate, objectives, and recently validated regulation and strategies as well as gain a thorough understanding of the existing socio-economic conditions related to the operations of the LSEZA. • Analysing current environmental and social risk management mechanisms carried out by the LSEZA and identifying gaps and areas for improvement based on national needs and global best practices. The assessment should include institutional capacity and competency for ESRM. • Undertaking comprehensive field visits and conducting a thorough analysis of the current socio-ecological and biophysical landscape oLSEZA, including environmental scoping and social baseline studies at designated zones (including the Monrovia Free Zone, the Monrovia Industrial Park, Buchanan Special Economic Zone and other zones to be identified) to assess biodiversity impacts, identify land acquisition requirements, determine sensitive ecosystems, evaluate pollution risks, assess climate vulnerabilities, and other environmental and social risks, collecting all necessary data, which will form the basis of developing the strategy. • Formulating a comprehensive environmental and social risk management strategy that complies with national and international standards and includes specific goals and actions, an implementation roadmap, monitoring, and performance indicators. The strategy should outline LSEZA’s approach to handling current and perceived E&S Risk. The strategy should be integrated with plans for stakeholder engagement, capacity building, emergency preparedness and response, monitoring and evaluation, risk assessment and due diligence in project investment, and a grievance mechanism. • Providing basic training to LSEZA staff on addressing environmental and social risks, ensuring environmental sustainability, and the requirements for the successful implementation of the strategy. Training modules will be developed based on the consultant’s research and will be approved by the LIFT project PIU and the LSEZA Administration. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can found at the link below: hppt //: www.moci.gov.lr / www.emansion.gov.lr The Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites eligible Individual Consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Individual Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are listed as per the Terms of Reference provided below. The Consultant should have minimum qualifications and experience as follows: • A Master’s Degree in environmental science, Environmental Management, sociology, development studies, or environmental/civil engineering or any other related field. • Minimum of 7 years of progressive professional experience in environmental and social risk management for large-scale infrastructure, industrial, or urban development projects, preferably in the context of Special Economic Zones. • Demonstrated experience supporting the design and implementation of an Environmental and Social Management System for SEZ regulatory institutions • Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and consultation, and development of ESRM policies and systems. • Excellent practical and working knowledge of national environmental and social sustainability laws, regulations, guidelines, standards, etc. A broader knowledge of GIIP would be an asset. • Experience working in a developing country context, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa, with direct experience in Liberia. • Demonstrated experience in knowledge transfer, especially experience in developing and delivering ESRM training/capacity building. 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 dated July 2016, Revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection (INDV) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (only by email) on or before Thursday March 26, 2026, with subject: “ Individual Consultant to Develop Environmental and Social Risk Management Strategy for the Liberia Special Economic Zone Authority (LSEZA), LR-MOCI-535954-CS-INDV”. Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) Attn: Julius Y. Saye Keh-nel Acting Project Coordinator Insurance Building, 5th Street, Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia Tel: +231 88 682 2025 /776 654 713 Email: [email protected] Cc: /[email protected] /[email protected] Terms of Reference Consultancy to Develop Environmental and Social Risk Management Strategy for the Liberia Special Economic Zone Authority (LSEZA) | Post Title: | Individual Consultant to Develop Environmental and Social Risk Management Strategy for the Liberia Special Economic Zone Authority (LSEZA) | Location of Post: | Headquarters of the Liberia Special Economic Zone Authority (LSEZA), Monrovia, Liberia | Contract Duration: | 3 Months | Reporting Line: | Executive Chairman of the LSEZA | Recruitment Type: | Local | Type of Contract | Individual Consultant BACKGROUND Liberia is actively pursuing economic diversification and growth through the establishment and development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across the country. The Government of Liberia has established the Liberia Special Economic Zone Authority (LSEZA) and appointed its Executive Chairman and members of the Board of Directors consistent with the 2017 Special Economic Zones Act. The Authority was established with a mandate to develop, regulate, and manage SEZs across Liberia, aiming to attract domestic and foreign investment, foster industrial growth, and generate employment opportunities. LSEZA’s primary objective is to create an enabling environment for investment, industrialization, and job creation within designated geographic areas. The Authority has identified the development and improvement of zones and parks, and a proposal to conduct market and demand assessments of the identified zones and parks is ongoing. The Government is determined to continue with the implementation of its new spatial strategy to accelerate large and potentially transformative private sector investments. This approach is focused on new growth corridors, industrial parks, and special economic zones, which will allow for better coordination within the government and with the private sector. All of these efforts will require building an enabling environment for a robust investment climate, encompassing sustainable development, to ensure that economic growth within SEZs is achieved without compromising environmental integrity or social equity. The development and operation of SEZs, while offering immense economic potential, inherently involve activities that can pose significant environmental and social risks if not properly managed. These include, but are not limited to, land acquisition, infrastructure development (including roads, utilities, and industrial facilities), increased resource consumption, waste generat
Firm to Automate the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Process o…
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (MoCI) Liberia Investment, Finance & Trade Project (LIFT-P) INSURANCE BUILDING, 5TH STREET-SINKOR, OPPOSITE CONEX GAS STATIO MONROVIA, LIBERIA P.O. Box 9041, 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia Email: [email protected] /www.moci.gov.lr REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) Project ID: P171997 Credit Number 7037-LR Grant Number D9690-LR March 13, 2026 Firm to Automate the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Process of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, LR-MOCI-538872-CS-QCBS The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) is implementing the Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade (LIFT) Project (P171997) with financing from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group ($40 million). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. Accordingly, the project development objective is to improve the investment climate, expand sustainable access to finance, and increase the efficiency of trade in Liberia. Achieving this objective requires support for improving SME’s capabilities for accessing finance and new market opportunities, to contribute to economic growth, competitiveness, and job creation. The project implementation is being coordinated by the Project Implementation Unit, under a Project Steering Committee chaired by the Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Liberia, and co-chaired by the Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). Key Objectives of the Assignment The objective of this consultancy is to design, develop, and deploy a secured, integrated, scalable, and user-friendly digital ESIA platform within six months. This platform is intended to enable the EPA to manage all stages of its ESIA permitting and other internal licensing processes, from licensing application and document submissions to evaluation, approval, and license issuance. The platform design shall aid monitoring and compliance tracking, ensuring alignment with legal obligations and user accessibility. The platform shall enable SMEs and the general investment community to register and manage profiles, seamlessly obtain ESIA documents and information, connect with the EPA, and promote transparency, effectiveness, and data security. Scope of the Assignment The firm will be responsible for developing a centralized, user-friendly platform as described in the objective above. To ensure responsiveness to user needs and alignment with project objectives, the firm will apply an agile development approach, incorporating iterative testing and stakeholder feedback at every stage of the development cycle. The scope of the consultancy includes: • Reviewing of the EPA’s existing ESIA procedural guideline and processes, the recent consultancy report commissioned under the project to assess the ESIA licensing framework of the EPA, and any other related EPA regulatory documents. • Conducting best practice research, including stakeholder consultations, and design or engineer a system to align with objectives focused on seamless process flow and minimizing the time needed for obtaining ESIA permits and licenses. • Developing a contemporary, functional hybrid (online and offline) platform that showcases an understanding of the ESIA requirements and processes, enables seamless communication and linkages between the EPA and project proponents, and facilitating the management of ESIA permitting and licensing processes. The system should facilitate future integration with other government departments and enable the integration of other useful and relevant government institutions. • Installing the prerequisite hardware and software, which includes servers, storage systems, backup and recovery systems, and firewall systems, to secure the system and its environment. • Completing technical and end-user documentation for system use and maintenance. All source code and configuration files must be handed over to EPA’s IT Unit upon completion of the consultancy. • Providing training to all user groups, including system administrators, EPA's ESIA and ICT Units, ESIA-licensed consultants, and project proponents, including SMEs. • Undertaking post-launch support and maintenance for a minimum of six months. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can found at the link below: hppt //: www.moci.gov.lr / www.emansion.gov.lr The Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites eligible Consulting Firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Individual Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are listed as per the Terms of Reference provided below. The Consultant should have minimum qualifications and experience as follows: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites eligible Consulting Firms (“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. The shortlisting criteria are listed as per the Terms of Reference provided below. The Consulting Firm should have minimum qualifications and experience as follows: • Demonstrable experience designing and implementing online web applications for clients in the public or private sector, including government agencies, MSMEs, or development projects, and partners • Demonstrable experience using Agile or Scrum methodologies in web application development will be considered an asset. • Demonstrate compliance with ISO 27001(mandatory) and ISO 20000 standards. If the firm does not have an ISO 20000, then reference letters from at least two government clients or international institutions, or Third-party audit reports or independent assessments, or system performance and service delivery reports confirming successful delivery and operational support of national-scale digital systems, such as an ESIA system, must be submitted. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 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 dated July 2016, Revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (only by email) on or before Friday March 27, 2026, with subject: “ Firm to Automate the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Process of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, LR-MOCI-538872-CS-QCBS”. Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) Attn: Julius Y. Saye Keh-nel Acting Project Coordinator Insurance Building, 5th Street, Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia Tel: +231 88 682 2025 /776 654 713 Email: [email protected] Cc: /[email protected] /[email protected] Terms of Reference Hiring of a Firm to Automate the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Process of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia | Post Title: | Consultancy to Automate the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Process of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia | Location of Post: | Headquarters of the Environmental Protection Agency, Sekou Touré Avenue, Monrovia, Liberia | Contract Duration: | 6 months | Reporting Line: | Executive Director of the EPA | Recruitment Type: | Open International | Type of Contract | Firm Selection Background and General Description The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) is implementing the Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade (LIFT) Project (P171997) with financing from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group ($40 million). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. Accordingly, the project development objective is to improve the investment climate, expand sustainable access to finance, and increase the efficiency of trade in Liberia. Achieving this objective requires support for improving SME’s capabilities for accessing finance and new market opportunities, to contribute to economic growth, competitiveness, and job creation. The project implementation is being coordinated by the Project Implementation Unit, under a Project Steering Committee chaired by the Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Liberia, and co-chaired by the Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). Component one of this project supports improvements in Liberia’s business environment by strengthening critical Government to Business (G2B) services covering international trade, business licensing, and private investment. This component builds on and complements the extensive advisory work that has been carried out in recent years by IFC and others, and which will continue through the initial implementation stages of the project. Accordingly, Sub-component 1.1 seeks to provide Technical Assistance to selected government Ministries, Agencies, and C
Consultancy Services for Financial Sector Training Programs
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (MoCI) Liberia Investment, Finance & Trade Project (LIFT-P) INSURANCE BUILDING, 5TH STREET-SINKOR, OPPOSITE CONEX GAS STATION MONROVIA, LIBERIA P.O. Box 9041, 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia Email: [email protected] /www.moci.gov.lr REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Project ID: P171997 Credit Number:7037-LR Grant Number: D9690-LR Description of the Assignment: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments. Ref No.: (LR-MOCI-486930508691-CS-QCBS) Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) Assignment Duration: Twelve (12) months The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the institutional capacity of financial institutions and the CBL, enable effective service delivery to MSMEs, and support the underserved market segments. To achieve these goals, the LIFT project plans to build resilience, enhance operational efficiency and expand “access to finance “by engaging FIs to design and implement specialized capacity-building programs such as: Key Objectives of the Assignment The primary objective of the capacity-building programs under the LIFT Project is to strengthen the institutional capacities of bank financial institutions (BFIs), non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). The programs aim to improve FIs' ability to serve MSMEs by equipping them with relevant skills and tools, enabling better access to finance, improved risk management, enhanced understanding of Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) issues, and fostering innovation in the design and delivery of financial products. To ensure maximum impact, the training will adopt an interactive and experiential approach focused on real-life problem solving in training activities (such as simulations, mini case studies, debates, and other activities carried out in the classroom environment). Lot 1 – The Central Bank's capacity to supervise will be key, especially in the MFI sector and risk-based pricing. Ideally, this will help better supervise financial institutions on pricing issues. Key areas of support will include: • Building capacity in risk-based pricing to enable more effective oversight of financial institutions on pricing issues. • Enhancing supervisory frameworks for SME financial sector management, with emphasis on rural and low-tiered financial institutions. • Integrating the use of technology in regulation and supervision to improve efficiency and oversight of institutions serving the MSME sector. Lot 2: Commercial Banks Programs: This lot is designed to enhance the ability of commercial banks to deliver inclusive and innovative financial services. Training and technical assistance will cover the following areas: • Tailored product management for MSMEs, ensuring products meet the needs of diverse business segments. • Women-owned MSME financing, promoting gender‑inclusive access to finance. • Advanced credit risk analysis, equipping banks with tools to better assess and manage lending risks. • Specialized modules on agricultural financing, housing financing, manufacturing, and technology, supporting diversification and sector-specific growth. Lot 3: Non-bank Financial Institutions: This lot targets Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and Rural Community Finance Institutions Programs (RCFIs) with a focus on strengthening their operations and risk management capacities: Training will include: • Credit appraisals and reviews, ensuring sound lending practices. • Loan monitoring techniques, improving repayment performance and portfolio quality. • Innovative product development, tailored to community-based financial needs. • Risk management in rural community finance, including agricultural financing and risk-based pricing. • Given the number of participating NBFIs, delivery may be organized into two groups of five to six NBFIs for efficiency but will be treated as a single lot for bidding purposes. Lot 4: Environmental and Social Governance (ESG): Focus on environmental and social risk management and sustainable loan practices. This should be tailored for a training session for all stakeholders and specific individual FIs follow-ups with staff of the Central Bank, Commercial Banks, and Non-bank financial institutions. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can found at the link below: hppt //: www.moci.gov.lr / www.emansion.gov.lr / www.cbl.org.lr The Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites eligible Consulting Firms (“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. The shortlisting criteria are listed as per the Terms of Reference provided below. The Consulting Firm should have minimum qualifications and experience as follows: • At least 5 years of experience in providing capacity-building programs or consultancy services in the financial sector and financial regulatory institutions. • Demonstrated track record of SME lending process, rural financial institutions, and low-tiered financial entities. • Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training modules on product development, financial risk analysis, credit risk assessment, SME management, gender-focused financial products, specifically women-led businesses, and or (specific sector solutions) while fostering innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity • Expertise in technology integration for financial regulation and supervision (e.g., RegTech and FinTech solutions). • Experience working with international and local financial institutions in Liberia or similar contexts, comparable markets, demonstrating the ability to adapt global best practices to local realities. • Expertise in areas such as financial risk management, SME financing, credit risk analysis, and rural finance. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 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 dated July 2016, Revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) on or before Friday February 27, 2026, with subject: “Re: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments”. Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) Attn: Julius Y. Saye Keh-nel Acting Project Coordinator Insurance Building, 5th Street, Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia Tel: +231 88 682 2025 /886568641 Email: [email protected]/ [email protected] Cc: /[email protected] /[email protected] Terms of Reference Post Title: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending Location of Post: Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Contract Duration: Twelve (12) Months Reporting Line: Central Bank of Liberia and the LIFT Project through the Project Coordinator in collaboration with the technical staff at the LIFT-P Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection Method Type of Contract: Lump Sum 1. BACKGROUND The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the i
Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building Training Programs for the Fina…
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (MoCI) Liberia Investment, Finance & Trade Project (LIFT-P) INSURANCE BUILDING, 5TH STREET-SINKOR, OPPOSITE CONEX GAS STATION MONROVIA, LIBERIA P.O. Box 9041, 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia Email: [email protected] /www.moci.gov.lr REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Project ID: P171997 Credit Number:7037-LR Grant Number: D9690-LR Description of the Assignment: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments. Ref No.: (LR-MOCI-486930508691-CS-QCBS) Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) Assignment Duration: Twelve (12) months The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the institutional capacity of financial institutions and the CBL, enable effective service delivery to MSMEs, and support the underserved market segments. To achieve these goals, the LIFT project plans to build resilience, enhance operational efficiency and expand “access to finance “by engaging FIs to design and implement specialized capacity-building programs such as: Key Objectives of the Assignment The primary objective of the capacity-building programs under the LIFT Project is to strengthen the institutional capacities of bank financial institutions (BFIs), non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). The programs aim to improve FIs' ability to serve MSMEs by equipping them with relevant skills and tools, enabling better access to finance, improved risk management, enhanced understanding of Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) issues, and fostering innovation in the design and delivery of financial products. To ensure maximum impact, the training will adopt an interactive and experiential approach focused on real-life problem solving in training activities (such as simulations, mini case studies, debates, and other activities carried out in the classroom environment). Lot 1 – The Central Bank's capacity to supervise will be key, especially in the MFI sector and risk-based pricing. Ideally, this will help better supervise financial institutions on pricing issues. Key areas of support will include: • Building capacity in risk-based pricing to enable more effective oversight of financial institutions on pricing issues. • Enhancing supervisory frameworks for SME financial sector management, with emphasis on rural and low-tiered financial institutions. • Integrating the use of technology in regulation and supervision to improve efficiency and oversight of institutions serving the MSME sector. Lot 2: Commercial Banks Programs: This lot is designed to enhance the ability of commercial banks to deliver inclusive and innovative financial services. Training and technical assistance will cover the following areas: • Tailored product management for MSMEs, ensuring products meet the needs of diverse business segments. • Women-owned MSME financing, promoting gender‑inclusive access to finance. • Advanced credit risk analysis, equipping banks with tools to better assess and manage lending risks. • Specialized modules on agricultural financing, housing financing, manufacturing, and technology, supporting diversification and sector-specific growth. Lot 3: Non-bank Financial Institutions: This lot targets Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and Rural Community Finance Institutions Programs (RCFIs) with a focus on strengthening their operations and risk management capacities: Training will include: • Credit appraisals and reviews, ensuring sound lending practices. • Loan monitoring techniques, improving repayment performance and portfolio quality. • Innovative product development, tailored to community-based financial needs. • Risk management in rural community finance, including agricultural financing and risk-based pricing. • Given the number of participating NBFIs, delivery may be organized into two groups of five to six NBFIs for efficiency but will be treated as a single lot for bidding purposes. Lot 4: Environmental and Social Governance (ESG): Focus on environmental and social risk management and sustainable loan practices. This should be tailored for a training session for all stakeholders and specific individual FIs follow-ups with staff of the Central Bank, Commercial Banks, and Non-bank financial institutions. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can found at the link below: hppt //: www.moci.gov.lr / www.emansion.gov.lr / www.cbl.org.lr The Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites eligible Consulting Firms (“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. The shortlisting criteria are listed as per the Terms of Reference provided below. The Consulting Firm should have minimum qualifications and experience as follows: • At least 5 years of experience in providing capacity-building programs or consultancy services in the financial sector and financial regulatory institutions. • Demonstrated track record of SME lending process, rural financial institutions, and low-tiered financial entities. • Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training modules on product development, financial risk analysis, credit risk assessment, SME management, gender-focused financial products, specifically women-led businesses, and or (specific sector solutions) while fostering innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity • Expertise in technology integration for financial regulation and supervision (e.g., RegTech and FinTech solutions). • Experience working with international and local financial institutions in Liberia or similar contexts, comparable markets, demonstrating the ability to adapt global best practices to local realities. • Expertise in areas such as financial risk management, SME financing, credit risk analysis, and rural finance. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 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 dated July 2016, Revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) on or before Friday February 27, 2026, with subject: “Re: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments”. Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) Attn: Julius Y. Saye Keh-nel Acting Project Coordinator Insurance Building, 5th Street, Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia Tel: +231 88 682 2025 /886568641 Email: [email protected]/ [email protected] Cc: /[email protected] /[email protected] Terms of Reference Post Title: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending Location of Post: Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Contract Duration: Twelve (12) Months Reporting Line: Central Bank of Liberia and the LIFT Project through the Project Coordinator in collaboration with the technical staff at the LIFT-P Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection Method Type of Contract: Lump Sum 1. BACKGROUND The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the i
Consultancy Services for Capacity Building Training Programs in the Financial…
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (MoCI) Liberia Investment, Finance & Trade Project (LIFT-P) INSURANCE BUILDING, 5TH STREET-SINKOR, OPPOSITE CONEX GAS STATION MONROVIA, LIBERIA P.O. Box 9041, 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia Email: [email protected] /www.moci.gov.lr REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Project ID: P171997 Credit Number:7037-LR Grant Number: D9690-LR Description of the Assignment: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments. Ref No.: (LR-MOCI-486930508691-CS-QCBS) Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) Assignment Duration: Twelve (12) months The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the institutional capacity of financial institutions and the CBL, enable effective service delivery to MSMEs, and support the underserved market segments. To achieve these goals, the LIFT project plans to build resilience, enhance operational efficiency and expand “access to finance “by engaging FIs to design and implement specialized capacity-building programs such as: Key Objectives of the Assignment The primary objective of the capacity-building programs under the LIFT Project is to strengthen the institutional capacities of bank financial institutions (BFIs), non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). The programs aim to improve FIs' ability to serve MSMEs by equipping them with relevant skills and tools, enabling better access to finance, improved risk management, enhanced understanding of Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) issues, and fostering innovation in the design and delivery of financial products. To ensure maximum impact, the training will adopt an interactive and experiential approach focused on real-life problem solving in training activities (such as simulations, mini case studies, debates, and other activities carried out in the classroom environment). Lot 1 – The Central Bank's capacity to supervise will be key, especially in the MFI sector and risk-based pricing. Ideally, this will help better supervise financial institutions on pricing issues. Key areas of support will include: • Building capacity in risk-based pricing to enable more effective oversight of financial institutions on pricing issues. • Enhancing supervisory frameworks for SME financial sector management, with emphasis on rural and low-tiered financial institutions. • Integrating the use of technology in regulation and supervision to improve efficiency and oversight of institutions serving the MSME sector. Lot 2: Commercial Banks Programs: This lot is designed to enhance the ability of commercial banks to deliver inclusive and innovative financial services. Training and technical assistance will cover the following areas: • Tailored product management for MSMEs, ensuring products meet the needs of diverse business segments. • Women-owned MSME financing, promoting gender‑inclusive access to finance. • Advanced credit risk analysis, equipping banks with tools to better assess and manage lending risks. • Specialized modules on agricultural financing, housing financing, manufacturing, and technology, supporting diversification and sector-specific growth. Lot 3: Non-bank Financial Institutions: This lot targets Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and Rural Community Finance Institutions Programs (RCFIs) with a focus on strengthening their operations and risk management capacities: Training will include: • Credit appraisals and reviews, ensuring sound lending practices. • Loan monitoring techniques, improving repayment performance and portfolio quality. • Innovative product development, tailored to community-based financial needs. • Risk management in rural community finance, including agricultural financing and risk-based pricing. • Given the number of participating NBFIs, delivery may be organized into two groups of five to six NBFIs for efficiency but will be treated as a single lot for bidding purposes. Lot 4: Environmental and Social Governance (ESG): Focus on environmental and social risk management and sustainable loan practices. This should be tailored for a training session for all stakeholders and specific individual FIs follow-ups with staff of the Central Bank, Commercial Banks, and Non-bank financial institutions. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can found at the link below: hppt //: www.moci.gov.lr / www.emansion.gov.lr / www.cbl.org.lr The Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites eligible Consulting Firms (“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. The shortlisting criteria are listed as per the Terms of Reference provided below. The Consulting Firm should have minimum qualifications and experience as follows: • At least 5 years of experience in providing capacity-building programs or consultancy services in the financial sector and financial regulatory institutions. • Demonstrated track record of SME lending process, rural financial institutions, and low-tiered financial entities. • Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training modules on product development, financial risk analysis, credit risk assessment, SME management, gender-focused financial products, specifically women-led businesses, and or (specific sector solutions) while fostering innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity • Expertise in technology integration for financial regulation and supervision (e.g., RegTech and FinTech solutions). • Experience working with international and local financial institutions in Liberia or similar contexts, comparable markets, demonstrating the ability to adapt global best practices to local realities. • Expertise in areas such as financial risk management, SME financing, credit risk analysis, and rural finance. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 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 dated July 2016, Revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) on or before Friday February 27, 2026, with subject: “Re: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments”. Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) Attn: Julius Y. Saye Keh-nel Acting Project Coordinator Insurance Building, 5th Street, Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia Tel: +231 88 682 2025 /886568641 Email: [email protected]/ [email protected] Cc: /[email protected] /[email protected] Terms of Reference Post Title: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending Location of Post: Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Contract Duration: Twelve (12) Months Reporting Line: Central Bank of Liberia and the LIFT Project through the Project Coordinator in collaboration with the technical staff at the LIFT-P Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection Method Type of Contract: Lump Sum 1. BACKGROUND The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the i
Consultancy Services for Capacity Building Training Programs in the Financial…
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (MoCI) Liberia Investment, Finance & Trade Project (LIFT-P) INSURANCE BUILDING, 5TH STREET-SINKOR, OPPOSITE CONEX GAS STATION MONROVIA, LIBERIA P.O. Box 9041, 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia Email: [email protected] /www.moci.gov.lr REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Project ID: P171997 Credit Number:7037-LR Grant Number: D9690-LR Description of the Assignment: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments. Ref No.: (LR-MOCI-486930508691-CS-QCBS) Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) Assignment Duration: Twelve (12) months The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the institutional capacity of financial institutions and the CBL, enable effective service delivery to MSMEs, and support the underserved market segments. To achieve these goals, the LIFT project plans to build resilience, enhance operational efficiency and expand “access to finance “by engaging FIs to design and implement specialized capacity-building programs such as: Key Objectives of the Assignment The primary objective of the capacity-building programs under the LIFT Project is to strengthen the institutional capacities of bank financial institutions (BFIs), non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). The programs aim to improve FIs' ability to serve MSMEs by equipping them with relevant skills and tools, enabling better access to finance, improved risk management, enhanced understanding of Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) issues, and fostering innovation in the design and delivery of financial products. To ensure maximum impact, the training will adopt an interactive and experiential approach focused on real-life problem solving in training activities (such as simulations, mini case studies, debates, and other activities carried out in the classroom environment). Lot 1 – The Central Bank's capacity to supervise will be key, especially in the MFI sector and risk-based pricing. Ideally, this will help better supervise financial institutions on pricing issues. Key areas of support will include: • Building capacity in risk-based pricing to enable more effective oversight of financial institutions on pricing issues. • Enhancing supervisory frameworks for SME financial sector management, with emphasis on rural and low-tiered financial institutions. • Integrating the use of technology in regulation and supervision to improve efficiency and oversight of institutions serving the MSME sector. Lot 2: Commercial Banks Programs: This lot is designed to enhance the ability of commercial banks to deliver inclusive and innovative financial services. Training and technical assistance will cover the following areas: • Tailored product management for MSMEs, ensuring products meet the needs of diverse business segments. • Women-owned MSME financing, promoting gender‑inclusive access to finance. • Advanced credit risk analysis, equipping banks with tools to better assess and manage lending risks. • Specialized modules on agricultural financing, housing financing, manufacturing, and technology, supporting diversification and sector-specific growth. Lot 3: Non-bank Financial Institutions: This lot targets Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and Rural Community Finance Institutions Programs (RCFIs) with a focus on strengthening their operations and risk management capacities: Training will include: • Credit appraisals and reviews, ensuring sound lending practices. • Loan monitoring techniques, improving repayment performance and portfolio quality. • Innovative product development, tailored to community-based financial needs. • Risk management in rural community finance, including agricultural financing and risk-based pricing. • Given the number of participating NBFIs, delivery may be organized into two groups of five to six NBFIs for efficiency but will be treated as a single lot for bidding purposes. Lot 4: Environmental and Social Governance (ESG): Focus on environmental and social risk management and sustainable loan practices. This should be tailored for a training session for all stakeholders and specific individual FIs follow-ups with staff of the Central Bank, Commercial Banks, and Non-bank financial institutions. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can found at the link below: hppt //: www.moci.gov.lr / www.emansion.gov.lr / www.cbl.org.lr The Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites eligible Consulting Firms (“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. The shortlisting criteria are listed as per the Terms of Reference provided below. The Consulting Firm should have minimum qualifications and experience as follows: • At least 5 years of experience in providing capacity-building programs or consultancy services in the financial sector and financial regulatory institutions. • Demonstrated track record of SME lending process, rural financial institutions, and low-tiered financial entities. • Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training modules on product development, financial risk analysis, credit risk assessment, SME management, gender-focused financial products, specifically women-led businesses, and or (specific sector solutions) while fostering innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity • Expertise in technology integration for financial regulation and supervision (e.g., RegTech and FinTech solutions). • Experience working with international and local financial institutions in Liberia or similar contexts, comparable markets, demonstrating the ability to adapt global best practices to local realities. • Expertise in areas such as financial risk management, SME financing, credit risk analysis, and rural finance. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 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 dated July 2016, Revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) on or before Friday February 27, 2026, with subject: “Re: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments”. Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) Attn: Julius Y. Saye Keh-nel Acting Project Coordinator Insurance Building, 5th Street, Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia Tel: +231 88 682 2025 /886568641 Email: [email protected]/ [email protected] Cc: /[email protected] /[email protected] Terms of Reference Post Title: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending Location of Post: Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Contract Duration: Twelve (12) Months Reporting Line: Central Bank of Liberia and the LIFT Project through the Project Coordinator in collaboration with the technical staff at the LIFT-P Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection Method Type of Contract: Lump Sum 1. BACKGROUND The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the i
Consultancy Services for Capacity Building Training Programs in the Financial…
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (MoCI) Liberia Investment, Finance & Trade Project (LIFT-P) INSURANCE BUILDING, 5TH STREET-SINKOR, OPPOSITE CONEX GAS STATION MONROVIA, LIBERIA P.O. Box 9041, 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia Email: [email protected] /www.moci.gov.lr REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Project ID: P171997 Credit Number:7037-LR Grant Number: D9690-LR Description of the Assignment: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments. Ref No.: (LR-MOCI-486930508691-CS-QCBS) Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) Assignment Duration: Twelve (12) months The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the institutional capacity of financial institutions and the CBL, enable effective service delivery to MSMEs, and support the underserved market segments. To achieve these goals, the LIFT project plans to build resilience, enhance operational efficiency and expand “access to finance “by engaging FIs to design and implement specialized capacity-building programs such as: Key Objectives of the Assignment The primary objective of the capacity-building programs under the LIFT Project is to strengthen the institutional capacities of bank financial institutions (BFIs), non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). The programs aim to improve FIs' ability to serve MSMEs by equipping them with relevant skills and tools, enabling better access to finance, improved risk management, enhanced understanding of Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) issues, and fostering innovation in the design and delivery of financial products. To ensure maximum impact, the training will adopt an interactive and experiential approach focused on real-life problem solving in training activities (such as simulations, mini case studies, debates, and other activities carried out in the classroom environment). Lot 1 – The Central Bank's capacity to supervise will be key, especially in the MFI sector and risk-based pricing. Ideally, this will help better supervise financial institutions on pricing issues. Key areas of support will include: • Building capacity in risk-based pricing to enable more effective oversight of financial institutions on pricing issues. • Enhancing supervisory frameworks for SME financial sector management, with emphasis on rural and low-tiered financial institutions. • Integrating the use of technology in regulation and supervision to improve efficiency and oversight of institutions serving the MSME sector. Lot 2: Commercial Banks Programs: This lot is designed to enhance the ability of commercial banks to deliver inclusive and innovative financial services. Training and technical assistance will cover the following areas: • Tailored product management for MSMEs, ensuring products meet the needs of diverse business segments. • Women-owned MSME financing, promoting gender‑inclusive access to finance. • Advanced credit risk analysis, equipping banks with tools to better assess and manage lending risks. • Specialized modules on agricultural financing, housing financing, manufacturing, and technology, supporting diversification and sector-specific growth. Lot 3: Non-bank Financial Institutions: This lot targets Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and Rural Community Finance Institutions Programs (RCFIs) with a focus on strengthening their operations and risk management capacities: Training will include: • Credit appraisals and reviews, ensuring sound lending practices. • Loan monitoring techniques, improving repayment performance and portfolio quality. • Innovative product development, tailored to community-based financial needs. • Risk management in rural community finance, including agricultural financing and risk-based pricing. • Given the number of participating NBFIs, delivery may be organized into two groups of five to six NBFIs for efficiency but will be treated as a single lot for bidding purposes. Lot 4: Environmental and Social Governance (ESG): Focus on environmental and social risk management and sustainable loan practices. This should be tailored for a training session for all stakeholders and specific individual FIs follow-ups with staff of the Central Bank, Commercial Banks, and Non-bank financial institutions. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can found at the link below: hppt //: www.moci.gov.lr / www.emansion.gov.lr / www.cbl.org.lr The Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites eligible Consulting Firms (“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. The shortlisting criteria are listed as per the Terms of Reference provided below. The Consulting Firm should have minimum qualifications and experience as follows: • At least 5 years of experience in providing capacity-building programs or consultancy services in the financial sector and financial regulatory institutions. • Demonstrated track record of SME lending process, rural financial institutions, and low-tiered financial entities. • Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training modules on product development, financial risk analysis, credit risk assessment, SME management, gender-focused financial products, specifically women-led businesses, and or (specific sector solutions) while fostering innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity • Expertise in technology integration for financial regulation and supervision (e.g., RegTech and FinTech solutions). • Experience working with international and local financial institutions in Liberia or similar contexts, comparable markets, demonstrating the ability to adapt global best practices to local realities. • Expertise in areas such as financial risk management, SME financing, credit risk analysis, and rural finance. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 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 dated July 2016, Revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) on or before Friday February 27, 2026, with subject: “Re: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments”. Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) Attn: Julius Y. Saye Keh-nel Acting Project Coordinator Insurance Building, 5th Street, Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia Tel: +231 88 682 2025 /886568641 Email: [email protected]/ [email protected] Cc: /[email protected] /[email protected] Terms of Reference Post Title: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending Location of Post: Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Contract Duration: Twelve (12) Months Reporting Line: Central Bank of Liberia and the LIFT Project through the Project Coordinator in collaboration with the technical staff at the LIFT-P Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection Method Type of Contract: Lump Sum 1. BACKGROUND The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the i
Consultancy Services for Capacity Building Training Programs in the Financial…
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (MoCI) Liberia Investment, Finance & Trade Project (LIFT-P) INSURANCE BUILDING, 5TH STREET-SINKOR, OPPOSITE CONEX GAS STATION MONROVIA, LIBERIA P.O. Box 9041, 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia Email: [email protected] /www.moci.gov.lr REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Project ID: P171997 Credit Number:7037-LR Grant Number: D9690-LR Description of the Assignment: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments. Ref No.: (LR-MOCI-486930508691-CS-QCBS) Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) Assignment Duration: Twelve (12) months The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the institutional capacity of financial institutions and the CBL, enable effective service delivery to MSMEs, and support the underserved market segments. To achieve these goals, the LIFT project plans to build resilience, enhance operational efficiency and expand “access to finance “by engaging FIs to design and implement specialized capacity-building programs such as: Key Objectives of the Assignment The primary objective of the capacity-building programs under the LIFT Project is to strengthen the institutional capacities of bank financial institutions (BFIs), non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). The programs aim to improve FIs' ability to serve MSMEs by equipping them with relevant skills and tools, enabling better access to finance, improved risk management, enhanced understanding of Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) issues, and fostering innovation in the design and delivery of financial products. To ensure maximum impact, the training will adopt an interactive and experiential approach focused on real-life problem solving in training activities (such as simulations, mini case studies, debates, and other activities carried out in the classroom environment). Lot 1 – The Central Bank's capacity to supervise will be key, especially in the MFI sector and risk-based pricing. Ideally, this will help better supervise financial institutions on pricing issues. Key areas of support will include: • Building capacity in risk-based pricing to enable more effective oversight of financial institutions on pricing issues. • Enhancing supervisory frameworks for SME financial sector management, with emphasis on rural and low-tiered financial institutions. • Integrating the use of technology in regulation and supervision to improve efficiency and oversight of institutions serving the MSME sector. Lot 2: Commercial Banks Programs: This lot is designed to enhance the ability of commercial banks to deliver inclusive and innovative financial services. Training and technical assistance will cover the following areas: • Tailored product management for MSMEs, ensuring products meet the needs of diverse business segments. • Women-owned MSME financing, promoting gender‑inclusive access to finance. • Advanced credit risk analysis, equipping banks with tools to better assess and manage lending risks. • Specialized modules on agricultural financing, housing financing, manufacturing, and technology, supporting diversification and sector-specific growth. Lot 3: Non-bank Financial Institutions: This lot targets Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and Rural Community Finance Institutions Programs (RCFIs) with a focus on strengthening their operations and risk management capacities: Training will include: • Credit appraisals and reviews, ensuring sound lending practices. • Loan monitoring techniques, improving repayment performance and portfolio quality. • Innovative product development, tailored to community-based financial needs. • Risk management in rural community finance, including agricultural financing and risk-based pricing. • Given the number of participating NBFIs, delivery may be organized into two groups of five to six NBFIs for efficiency but will be treated as a single lot for bidding purposes. Lot 4: Environmental and Social Governance (ESG): Focus on environmental and social risk management and sustainable loan practices. This should be tailored for a training session for all stakeholders and specific individual FIs follow-ups with staff of the Central Bank, Commercial Banks, and Non-bank financial institutions. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can found at the link below: hppt //: www.moci.gov.lr / www.emansion.gov.lr / www.cbl.org.lr The Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites eligible Consulting Firms (“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. The shortlisting criteria are listed as per the Terms of Reference provided below. The Consulting Firm should have minimum qualifications and experience as follows: • At least 5 years of experience in providing capacity-building programs or consultancy services in the financial sector and financial regulatory institutions. • Demonstrated track record of SME lending process, rural financial institutions, and low-tiered financial entities. • Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training modules on product development, financial risk analysis, credit risk assessment, SME management, gender-focused financial products, specifically women-led businesses, and or (specific sector solutions) while fostering innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity • Expertise in technology integration for financial regulation and supervision (e.g., RegTech and FinTech solutions). • Experience working with international and local financial institutions in Liberia or similar contexts, comparable markets, demonstrating the ability to adapt global best practices to local realities. • Expertise in areas such as financial risk management, SME financing, credit risk analysis, and rural finance. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 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 dated July 2016, Revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) on or before Friday February 27, 2026, with subject: “Re: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments”. Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) Attn: Julius Y. Saye Keh-nel Acting Project Coordinator Insurance Building, 5th Street, Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia Tel: +231 88 682 2025 /886568641 Email: [email protected]/ [email protected] Cc: /[email protected] /[email protected] Terms of Reference Post Title: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending Location of Post: Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Contract Duration: Twelve (12) Months Reporting Line: Central Bank of Liberia and the LIFT Project through the Project Coordinator in collaboration with the technical staff at the LIFT-P Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection Method Type of Contract: Lump Sum 1. BACKGROUND The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the i
Consultancy Services for Capacity Building Training Programs in the Financial…
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (MoCI) Liberia Investment, Finance & Trade Project (LIFT-P) INSURANCE BUILDING, 5TH STREET-SINKOR, OPPOSITE CONEX GAS STATION MONROVIA, LIBERIA P.O. Box 9041, 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia Email: [email protected] /www.moci.gov.lr REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Project ID: P171997 Credit Number:7037-LR Grant Number: D9690-LR Description of the Assignment: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments. Ref No.: (LR-MOCI-486930508691-CS-QCBS) Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) Assignment Duration: Twelve (12) months The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the institutional capacity of financial institutions and the CBL, enable effective service delivery to MSMEs, and support the underserved market segments. To achieve these goals, the LIFT project plans to build resilience, enhance operational efficiency and expand “access to finance “by engaging FIs to design and implement specialized capacity-building programs such as: Key Objectives of the Assignment The primary objective of the capacity-building programs under the LIFT Project is to strengthen the institutional capacities of bank financial institutions (BFIs), non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). The programs aim to improve FIs' ability to serve MSMEs by equipping them with relevant skills and tools, enabling better access to finance, improved risk management, enhanced understanding of Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) issues, and fostering innovation in the design and delivery of financial products. To ensure maximum impact, the training will adopt an interactive and experiential approach focused on real-life problem solving in training activities (such as simulations, mini case studies, debates, and other activities carried out in the classroom environment). Lot 1 – The Central Bank's capacity to supervise will be key, especially in the MFI sector and risk-based pricing. Ideally, this will help better supervise financial institutions on pricing issues. Key areas of support will include: • Building capacity in risk-based pricing to enable more effective oversight of financial institutions on pricing issues. • Enhancing supervisory frameworks for SME financial sector management, with emphasis on rural and low-tiered financial institutions. • Integrating the use of technology in regulation and supervision to improve efficiency and oversight of institutions serving the MSME sector. Lot 2: Commercial Banks Programs: This lot is designed to enhance the ability of commercial banks to deliver inclusive and innovative financial services. Training and technical assistance will cover the following areas: • Tailored product management for MSMEs, ensuring products meet the needs of diverse business segments. • Women-owned MSME financing, promoting gender‑inclusive access to finance. • Advanced credit risk analysis, equipping banks with tools to better assess and manage lending risks. • Specialized modules on agricultural financing, housing financing, manufacturing, and technology, supporting diversification and sector-specific growth. Lot 3: Non-bank Financial Institutions: This lot targets Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and Rural Community Finance Institutions Programs (RCFIs) with a focus on strengthening their operations and risk management capacities: Training will include: • Credit appraisals and reviews, ensuring sound lending practices. • Loan monitoring techniques, improving repayment performance and portfolio quality. • Innovative product development, tailored to community-based financial needs. • Risk management in rural community finance, including agricultural financing and risk-based pricing. • Given the number of participating NBFIs, delivery may be organized into two groups of five to six NBFIs for efficiency but will be treated as a single lot for bidding purposes. Lot 4: Environmental and Social Governance (ESG): Focus on environmental and social risk management and sustainable loan practices. This should be tailored for a training session for all stakeholders and specific individual FIs follow-ups with staff of the Central Bank, Commercial Banks, and Non-bank financial institutions. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can found at the link below: hppt //: www.moci.gov.lr / www.emansion.gov.lr / www.cbl.org.lr The Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites eligible Consulting Firms (“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. The shortlisting criteria are listed as per the Terms of Reference provided below. The Consulting Firm should have minimum qualifications and experience as follows: • At least 5 years of experience in providing capacity-building programs or consultancy services in the financial sector and financial regulatory institutions. • Demonstrated track record of SME lending process, rural financial institutions, and low-tiered financial entities. • Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training modules on product development, financial risk analysis, credit risk assessment, SME management, gender-focused financial products, specifically women-led businesses, and or (specific sector solutions) while fostering innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity • Expertise in technology integration for financial regulation and supervision (e.g., RegTech and FinTech solutions). • Experience working with international and local financial institutions in Liberia or similar contexts, comparable markets, demonstrating the ability to adapt global best practices to local realities. • Expertise in areas such as financial risk management, SME financing, credit risk analysis, and rural finance. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 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 dated July 2016, Revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) on or before Friday February 27, 2026, with subject: “Re: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments”. Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) Attn: Julius Y. Saye Keh-nel Acting Project Coordinator Insurance Building, 5th Street, Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia Tel: +231 88 682 2025 /886568641 Email: [email protected]/ [email protected] Cc: /[email protected] /[email protected] Terms of Reference Post Title: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending Location of Post: Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Contract Duration: Twelve (12) Months Reporting Line: Central Bank of Liberia and the LIFT Project through the Project Coordinator in collaboration with the technical staff at the LIFT-P Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection Method Type of Contract: Lump Sum 1. BACKGROUND The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the i
Consultancy Services for Capacity Building Training Programs in the Financial…
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (MoCI) Liberia Investment, Finance & Trade Project (LIFT-P) INSURANCE BUILDING, 5TH STREET-SINKOR, OPPOSITE CONEX GAS STATION MONROVIA, LIBERIA P.O. Box 9041, 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia Email: [email protected] /www.moci.gov.lr REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Project ID: P171997 Credit Number:7037-LR Grant Number: D9690-LR Description of the Assignment: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments. Ref No.: (LR-MOCI-486930508691-CS-QCBS) Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) Assignment Duration: Twelve (12) months The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the institutional capacity of financial institutions and the CBL, enable effective service delivery to MSMEs, and support the underserved market segments. To achieve these goals, the LIFT project plans to build resilience, enhance operational efficiency and expand “access to finance “by engaging FIs to design and implement specialized capacity-building programs such as: Key Objectives of the Assignment The primary objective of the capacity-building programs under the LIFT Project is to strengthen the institutional capacities of bank financial institutions (BFIs), non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). The programs aim to improve FIs' ability to serve MSMEs by equipping them with relevant skills and tools, enabling better access to finance, improved risk management, enhanced understanding of Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) issues, and fostering innovation in the design and delivery of financial products. To ensure maximum impact, the training will adopt an interactive and experiential approach focused on real-life problem solving in training activities (such as simulations, mini case studies, debates, and other activities carried out in the classroom environment). Lot 1 – The Central Bank's capacity to supervise will be key, especially in the MFI sector and risk-based pricing. Ideally, this will help better supervise financial institutions on pricing issues. Key areas of support will include: • Building capacity in risk-based pricing to enable more effective oversight of financial institutions on pricing issues. • Enhancing supervisory frameworks for SME financial sector management, with emphasis on rural and low-tiered financial institutions. • Integrating the use of technology in regulation and supervision to improve efficiency and oversight of institutions serving the MSME sector. Lot 2: Commercial Banks Programs: This lot is designed to enhance the ability of commercial banks to deliver inclusive and innovative financial services. Training and technical assistance will cover the following areas: • Tailored product management for MSMEs, ensuring products meet the needs of diverse business segments. • Women-owned MSME financing, promoting gender‑inclusive access to finance. • Advanced credit risk analysis, equipping banks with tools to better assess and manage lending risks. • Specialized modules on agricultural financing, housing financing, manufacturing, and technology, supporting diversification and sector-specific growth. Lot 3: Non-bank Financial Institutions: This lot targets Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and Rural Community Finance Institutions Programs (RCFIs) with a focus on strengthening their operations and risk management capacities: Training will include: • Credit appraisals and reviews, ensuring sound lending practices. • Loan monitoring techniques, improving repayment performance and portfolio quality. • Innovative product development, tailored to community-based financial needs. • Risk management in rural community finance, including agricultural financing and risk-based pricing. • Given the number of participating NBFIs, delivery may be organized into two groups of five to six NBFIs for efficiency but will be treated as a single lot for bidding purposes. Lot 4: Environmental and Social Governance (ESG): Focus on environmental and social risk management and sustainable loan practices. This should be tailored for a training session for all stakeholders and specific individual FIs follow-ups with staff of the Central Bank, Commercial Banks, and Non-bank financial institutions. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can found at the link below: hppt //: www.moci.gov.lr / www.emansion.gov.lr / www.cbl.org.lr The Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites eligible Consulting Firms (“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. The shortlisting criteria are listed as per the Terms of Reference provided below. The Consulting Firm should have minimum qualifications and experience as follows: • At least 5 years of experience in providing capacity-building programs or consultancy services in the financial sector and financial regulatory institutions. • Demonstrated track record of SME lending process, rural financial institutions, and low-tiered financial entities. • Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training modules on product development, financial risk analysis, credit risk assessment, SME management, gender-focused financial products, specifically women-led businesses, and or (specific sector solutions) while fostering innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity • Expertise in technology integration for financial regulation and supervision (e.g., RegTech and FinTech solutions). • Experience working with international and local financial institutions in Liberia or similar contexts, comparable markets, demonstrating the ability to adapt global best practices to local realities. • Expertise in areas such as financial risk management, SME financing, credit risk analysis, and rural finance. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 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 dated July 2016, Revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) on or before Friday February 27, 2026, with subject: “Re: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments”. Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) Attn: Julius Y. Saye Keh-nel Acting Project Coordinator Insurance Building, 5th Street, Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia Tel: +231 88 682 2025 /886568641 Email: [email protected]/ [email protected] Cc: /[email protected] /[email protected] Terms of Reference Post Title: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending Location of Post: Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Contract Duration: Twelve (12) Months Reporting Line: Central Bank of Liberia and the LIFT Project through the Project Coordinator in collaboration with the technical staff at the LIFT-P Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection Method Type of Contract: Lump Sum 1. BACKGROUND The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the i
Consultancy Services for Capacity Building in the Financial Sector
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (MoCI) Liberia Investment, Finance & Trade Project (LIFT-P) INSURANCE BUILDING, 5TH STREET-SINKOR, OPPOSITE CONEX GAS STATION MONROVIA, LIBERIA P.O. Box 9041, 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia Email: [email protected] /www.moci.gov.lr REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Project ID: P171997 Credit Number:7037-LR Grant Number: D9690-LR Description of the Assignment: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments. Ref No.: (LR-MOCI-486930508691-CS-QCBS) Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) Assignment Duration: Twelve (12) months The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the institutional capacity of financial institutions and the CBL, enable effective service delivery to MSMEs, and support the underserved market segments. To achieve these goals, the LIFT project plans to build resilience, enhance operational efficiency and expand “access to finance “by engaging FIs to design and implement specialized capacity-building programs such as: Key Objectives of the Assignment The primary objective of the capacity-building programs under the LIFT Project is to strengthen the institutional capacities of bank financial institutions (BFIs), non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). The programs aim to improve FIs' ability to serve MSMEs by equipping them with relevant skills and tools, enabling better access to finance, improved risk management, enhanced understanding of Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) issues, and fostering innovation in the design and delivery of financial products. To ensure maximum impact, the training will adopt an interactive and experiential approach focused on real-life problem solving in training activities (such as simulations, mini case studies, debates, and other activities carried out in the classroom environment). Lot 1 – The Central Bank's capacity to supervise will be key, especially in the MFI sector and risk-based pricing. Ideally, this will help better supervise financial institutions on pricing issues. Key areas of support will include: • Building capacity in risk-based pricing to enable more effective oversight of financial institutions on pricing issues. • Enhancing supervisory frameworks for SME financial sector management, with emphasis on rural and low-tiered financial institutions. • Integrating the use of technology in regulation and supervision to improve efficiency and oversight of institutions serving the MSME sector. Lot 2: Commercial Banks Programs: This lot is designed to enhance the ability of commercial banks to deliver inclusive and innovative financial services. Training and technical assistance will cover the following areas: • Tailored product management for MSMEs, ensuring products meet the needs of diverse business segments. • Women-owned MSME financing, promoting gender‑inclusive access to finance. • Advanced credit risk analysis, equipping banks with tools to better assess and manage lending risks. • Specialized modules on agricultural financing, housing financing, manufacturing, and technology, supporting diversification and sector-specific growth. Lot 3: Non-bank Financial Institutions: This lot targets Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and Rural Community Finance Institutions Programs (RCFIs) with a focus on strengthening their operations and risk management capacities: Training will include: • Credit appraisals and reviews, ensuring sound lending practices. • Loan monitoring techniques, improving repayment performance and portfolio quality. • Innovative product development, tailored to community-based financial needs. • Risk management in rural community finance, including agricultural financing and risk-based pricing. • Given the number of participating NBFIs, delivery may be organized into two groups of five to six NBFIs for efficiency but will be treated as a single lot for bidding purposes. Lot 4: Environmental and Social Governance (ESG): Focus on environmental and social risk management and sustainable loan practices. This should be tailored for a training session for all stakeholders and specific individual FIs follow-ups with staff of the Central Bank, Commercial Banks, and Non-bank financial institutions. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can found at the link below: hppt //: www.moci.gov.lr / www.emansion.gov.lr / www.cbl.org.lr The Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites eligible Consulting Firms (“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. The shortlisting criteria are listed as per the Terms of Reference provided below. The Consulting Firm should have minimum qualifications and experience as follows: • At least 5 years of experience in providing capacity-building programs or consultancy services in the financial sector and financial regulatory institutions. • Demonstrated track record of SME lending process, rural financial institutions, and low-tiered financial entities. • Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training modules on product development, financial risk analysis, credit risk assessment, SME management, gender-focused financial products, specifically women-led businesses, and or (specific sector solutions) while fostering innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity • Expertise in technology integration for financial regulation and supervision (e.g., RegTech and FinTech solutions). • Experience working with international and local financial institutions in Liberia or similar contexts, comparable markets, demonstrating the ability to adapt global best practices to local realities. • Expertise in areas such as financial risk management, SME financing, credit risk analysis, and rural finance. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 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 dated July 2016, Revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) on or before Friday February 27, 2026, with subject: “Re: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments”. Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) Attn: Julius Y. Saye Keh-nel Acting Project Coordinator Insurance Building, 5th Street, Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia Tel: +231 88 682 2025 /886568641 Email: [email protected]/ [email protected] Cc: /[email protected] /[email protected] Terms of Reference Post Title: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending Location of Post: Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Contract Duration: Twelve (12) Months Reporting Line: Central Bank of Liberia and the LIFT Project through the Project Coordinator in collaboration with the technical staff at the LIFT-P Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection Method Type of Contract: Lump Sum 1. BACKGROUND The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the i
Consultancy Services for Capacity Building Training Programs in the Financial…
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (MoCI) Liberia Investment, Finance & Trade Project (LIFT-P) INSURANCE BUILDING, 5TH STREET-SINKOR, OPPOSITE CONEX GAS STATION MONROVIA, LIBERIA P.O. Box 9041, 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia Email: [email protected] /www.moci.gov.lr REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Project ID: P171997 Credit Number:7037-LR Grant Number: D9690-LR Description of the Assignment: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments. Ref No.: (LR-MOCI-486930508691-CS-QCBS) Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) Assignment Duration: Twelve (12) months The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the institutional capacity of financial institutions and the CBL, enable effective service delivery to MSMEs, and support the underserved market segments. To achieve these goals, the LIFT project plans to build resilience, enhance operational efficiency and expand “access to finance “by engaging FIs to design and implement specialized capacity-building programs such as: Key Objectives of the Assignment The primary objective of the capacity-building programs under the LIFT Project is to strengthen the institutional capacities of bank financial institutions (BFIs), non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). The programs aim to improve FIs' ability to serve MSMEs by equipping them with relevant skills and tools, enabling better access to finance, improved risk management, enhanced understanding of Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) issues, and fostering innovation in the design and delivery of financial products. To ensure maximum impact, the training will adopt an interactive and experiential approach focused on real-life problem solving in training activities (such as simulations, mini case studies, debates, and other activities carried out in the classroom environment). Lot 1 – The Central Bank's capacity to supervise will be key, especially in the MFI sector and risk-based pricing. Ideally, this will help better supervise financial institutions on pricing issues. Key areas of support will include: • Building capacity in risk-based pricing to enable more effective oversight of financial institutions on pricing issues. • Enhancing supervisory frameworks for SME financial sector management, with emphasis on rural and low-tiered financial institutions. • Integrating the use of technology in regulation and supervision to improve efficiency and oversight of institutions serving the MSME sector. Lot 2: Commercial Banks Programs: This lot is designed to enhance the ability of commercial banks to deliver inclusive and innovative financial services. Training and technical assistance will cover the following areas: • Tailored product management for MSMEs, ensuring products meet the needs of diverse business segments. • Women-owned MSME financing, promoting gender‑inclusive access to finance. • Advanced credit risk analysis, equipping banks with tools to better assess and manage lending risks. • Specialized modules on agricultural financing, housing financing, manufacturing, and technology, supporting diversification and sector-specific growth. Lot 3: Non-bank Financial Institutions: This lot targets Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and Rural Community Finance Institutions Programs (RCFIs) with a focus on strengthening their operations and risk management capacities: Training will include: • Credit appraisals and reviews, ensuring sound lending practices. • Loan monitoring techniques, improving repayment performance and portfolio quality. • Innovative product development, tailored to community-based financial needs. • Risk management in rural community finance, including agricultural financing and risk-based pricing. • Given the number of participating NBFIs, delivery may be organized into two groups of five to six NBFIs for efficiency but will be treated as a single lot for bidding purposes. Lot 4: Environmental and Social Governance (ESG): Focus on environmental and social risk management and sustainable loan practices. This should be tailored for a training session for all stakeholders and specific individual FIs follow-ups with staff of the Central Bank, Commercial Banks, and Non-bank financial institutions. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can found at the link below: hppt //: www.moci.gov.lr / www.emansion.gov.lr / www.cbl.org.lr The Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites eligible Consulting Firms (“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. The shortlisting criteria are listed as per the Terms of Reference provided below. The Consulting Firm should have minimum qualifications and experience as follows: • At least 5 years of experience in providing capacity-building programs or consultancy services in the financial sector and financial regulatory institutions. • Demonstrated track record of SME lending process, rural financial institutions, and low-tiered financial entities. • Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training modules on product development, financial risk analysis, credit risk assessment, SME management, gender-focused financial products, specifically women-led businesses, and or (specific sector solutions) while fostering innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity • Expertise in technology integration for financial regulation and supervision (e.g., RegTech and FinTech solutions). • Experience working with international and local financial institutions in Liberia or similar contexts, comparable markets, demonstrating the ability to adapt global best practices to local realities. • Expertise in areas such as financial risk management, SME financing, credit risk analysis, and rural finance. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 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 dated July 2016, Revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) on or before Friday February 27, 2026, with subject: “Re: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments”. Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) Attn: Julius Y. Saye Keh-nel Acting Project Coordinator Insurance Building, 5th Street, Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia Tel: +231 88 682 2025 /886568641 Email: [email protected]/ [email protected] Cc: /[email protected] /[email protected] Terms of Reference Post Title: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending Location of Post: Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Contract Duration: Twelve (12) Months Reporting Line: Central Bank of Liberia and the LIFT Project through the Project Coordinator in collaboration with the technical staff at the LIFT-P Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection Method Type of Contract: Lump Sum 1. BACKGROUND The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the i
Consultancy Services for Capacity Building Training Programs in the Financial…
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (MoCI) Liberia Investment, Finance & Trade Project (LIFT-P) INSURANCE BUILDING, 5TH STREET-SINKOR, OPPOSITE CONEX GAS STATION MONROVIA, LIBERIA P.O. Box 9041, 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia Email: [email protected] /www.moci.gov.lr REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Project ID: P171997 Credit Number:7037-LR Grant Number: D9690-LR Description of the Assignment: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments. Ref No.: (LR-MOCI-486930508691-CS-QCBS) Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) Assignment Duration: Twelve (12) months The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the institutional capacity of financial institutions and the CBL, enable effective service delivery to MSMEs, and support the underserved market segments. To achieve these goals, the LIFT project plans to build resilience, enhance operational efficiency and expand “access to finance “by engaging FIs to design and implement specialized capacity-building programs such as: Key Objectives of the Assignment The primary objective of the capacity-building programs under the LIFT Project is to strengthen the institutional capacities of bank financial institutions (BFIs), non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). The programs aim to improve FIs' ability to serve MSMEs by equipping them with relevant skills and tools, enabling better access to finance, improved risk management, enhanced understanding of Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) issues, and fostering innovation in the design and delivery of financial products. To ensure maximum impact, the training will adopt an interactive and experiential approach focused on real-life problem solving in training activities (such as simulations, mini case studies, debates, and other activities carried out in the classroom environment). Lot 1 – The Central Bank's capacity to supervise will be key, especially in the MFI sector and risk-based pricing. Ideally, this will help better supervise financial institutions on pricing issues. Key areas of support will include: • Building capacity in risk-based pricing to enable more effective oversight of financial institutions on pricing issues. • Enhancing supervisory frameworks for SME financial sector management, with emphasis on rural and low-tiered financial institutions. • Integrating the use of technology in regulation and supervision to improve efficiency and oversight of institutions serving the MSME sector. Lot 2: Commercial Banks Programs: This lot is designed to enhance the ability of commercial banks to deliver inclusive and innovative financial services. Training and technical assistance will cover the following areas: • Tailored product management for MSMEs, ensuring products meet the needs of diverse business segments. • Women-owned MSME financing, promoting gender‑inclusive access to finance. • Advanced credit risk analysis, equipping banks with tools to better assess and manage lending risks. • Specialized modules on agricultural financing, housing financing, manufacturing, and technology, supporting diversification and sector-specific growth. Lot 3: Non-bank Financial Institutions: This lot targets Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and Rural Community Finance Institutions Programs (RCFIs) with a focus on strengthening their operations and risk management capacities: Training will include: • Credit appraisals and reviews, ensuring sound lending practices. • Loan monitoring techniques, improving repayment performance and portfolio quality. • Innovative product development, tailored to community-based financial needs. • Risk management in rural community finance, including agricultural financing and risk-based pricing. • Given the number of participating NBFIs, delivery may be organized into two groups of five to six NBFIs for efficiency but will be treated as a single lot for bidding purposes. Lot 4: Environmental and Social Governance (ESG): Focus on environmental and social risk management and sustainable loan practices. This should be tailored for a training session for all stakeholders and specific individual FIs follow-ups with staff of the Central Bank, Commercial Banks, and Non-bank financial institutions. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can found at the link below: hppt //: www.moci.gov.lr / www.emansion.gov.lr / www.cbl.org.lr The Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites eligible Consulting Firms (“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. The shortlisting criteria are listed as per the Terms of Reference provided below. The Consulting Firm should have minimum qualifications and experience as follows: • At least 5 years of experience in providing capacity-building programs or consultancy services in the financial sector and financial regulatory institutions. • Demonstrated track record of SME lending process, rural financial institutions, and low-tiered financial entities. • Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training modules on product development, financial risk analysis, credit risk assessment, SME management, gender-focused financial products, specifically women-led businesses, and or (specific sector solutions) while fostering innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity • Expertise in technology integration for financial regulation and supervision (e.g., RegTech and FinTech solutions). • Experience working with international and local financial institutions in Liberia or similar contexts, comparable markets, demonstrating the ability to adapt global best practices to local realities. • Expertise in areas such as financial risk management, SME financing, credit risk analysis, and rural finance. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 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 dated July 2016, Revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) on or before Friday February 27, 2026, with subject: “Re: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments”. Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) Attn: Julius Y. Saye Keh-nel Acting Project Coordinator Insurance Building, 5th Street, Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia Tel: +231 88 682 2025 /886568641 Email: [email protected]/ [email protected] Cc: /[email protected] /[email protected] Terms of Reference Post Title: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending Location of Post: Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Contract Duration: Twelve (12) Months Reporting Line: Central Bank of Liberia and the LIFT Project through the Project Coordinator in collaboration with the technical staff at the LIFT-P Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection Method Type of Contract: Lump Sum 1. BACKGROUND The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the i
Consultancy Services for Capacity Building Training in the Financial Sector
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (MoCI) Liberia Investment, Finance & Trade Project (LIFT-P) INSURANCE BUILDING, 5TH STREET-SINKOR, OPPOSITE CONEX GAS STATION MONROVIA, LIBERIA P.O. Box 9041, 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia Email: [email protected] /www.moci.gov.lr REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Project ID: P171997 Credit Number:7037-LR Grant Number: D9690-LR Description of the Assignment: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments. Ref No.: (LR-MOCI-486930508691-CS-QCBS) Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) Assignment Duration: Twelve (12) months The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the institutional capacity of financial institutions and the CBL, enable effective service delivery to MSMEs, and support the underserved market segments. To achieve these goals, the LIFT project plans to build resilience, enhance operational efficiency and expand “access to finance “by engaging FIs to design and implement specialized capacity-building programs such as: Key Objectives of the Assignment The primary objective of the capacity-building programs under the LIFT Project is to strengthen the institutional capacities of bank financial institutions (BFIs), non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). The programs aim to improve FIs' ability to serve MSMEs by equipping them with relevant skills and tools, enabling better access to finance, improved risk management, enhanced understanding of Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) issues, and fostering innovation in the design and delivery of financial products. To ensure maximum impact, the training will adopt an interactive and experiential approach focused on real-life problem solving in training activities (such as simulations, mini case studies, debates, and other activities carried out in the classroom environment). Lot 1 – The Central Bank's capacity to supervise will be key, especially in the MFI sector and risk-based pricing. Ideally, this will help better supervise financial institutions on pricing issues. Key areas of support will include: • Building capacity in risk-based pricing to enable more effective oversight of financial institutions on pricing issues. • Enhancing supervisory frameworks for SME financial sector management, with emphasis on rural and low-tiered financial institutions. • Integrating the use of technology in regulation and supervision to improve efficiency and oversight of institutions serving the MSME sector. Lot 2: Commercial Banks Programs: This lot is designed to enhance the ability of commercial banks to deliver inclusive and innovative financial services. Training and technical assistance will cover the following areas: • Tailored product management for MSMEs, ensuring products meet the needs of diverse business segments. • Women-owned MSME financing, promoting gender‑inclusive access to finance. • Advanced credit risk analysis, equipping banks with tools to better assess and manage lending risks. • Specialized modules on agricultural financing, housing financing, manufacturing, and technology, supporting diversification and sector-specific growth. Lot 3: Non-bank Financial Institutions: This lot targets Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and Rural Community Finance Institutions Programs (RCFIs) with a focus on strengthening their operations and risk management capacities: Training will include: • Credit appraisals and reviews, ensuring sound lending practices. • Loan monitoring techniques, improving repayment performance and portfolio quality. • Innovative product development, tailored to community-based financial needs. • Risk management in rural community finance, including agricultural financing and risk-based pricing. • Given the number of participating NBFIs, delivery may be organized into two groups of five to six NBFIs for efficiency but will be treated as a single lot for bidding purposes. Lot 4: Environmental and Social Governance (ESG): Focus on environmental and social risk management and sustainable loan practices. This should be tailored for a training session for all stakeholders and specific individual FIs follow-ups with staff of the Central Bank, Commercial Banks, and Non-bank financial institutions. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can found at the link below: hppt //: www.moci.gov.lr / www.emansion.gov.lr / www.cbl.org.lr The Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites eligible Consulting Firms (“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. The shortlisting criteria are listed as per the Terms of Reference provided below. The Consulting Firm should have minimum qualifications and experience as follows: • At least 5 years of experience in providing capacity-building programs or consultancy services in the financial sector and financial regulatory institutions. • Demonstrated track record of SME lending process, rural financial institutions, and low-tiered financial entities. • Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training modules on product development, financial risk analysis, credit risk assessment, SME management, gender-focused financial products, specifically women-led businesses, and or (specific sector solutions) while fostering innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity • Expertise in technology integration for financial regulation and supervision (e.g., RegTech and FinTech solutions). • Experience working with international and local financial institutions in Liberia or similar contexts, comparable markets, demonstrating the ability to adapt global best practices to local realities. • Expertise in areas such as financial risk management, SME financing, credit risk analysis, and rural finance. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 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 dated July 2016, Revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) on or before Friday February 27, 2026, with subject: “Re: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments”. Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) Attn: Julius Y. Saye Keh-nel Acting Project Coordinator Insurance Building, 5th Street, Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia Tel: +231 88 682 2025 /886568641 Email: [email protected]/ [email protected] Cc: /[email protected] /[email protected] Terms of Reference Post Title: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending Location of Post: Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Contract Duration: Twelve (12) Months Reporting Line: Central Bank of Liberia and the LIFT Project through the Project Coordinator in collaboration with the technical staff at the LIFT-P Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection Method Type of Contract: Lump Sum 1. BACKGROUND The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the i
Consultancy Services for Capacity Building Training Programs in the Financial…
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (MoCI) Liberia Investment, Finance & Trade Project (LIFT-P) INSURANCE BUILDING, 5TH STREET-SINKOR, OPPOSITE CONEX GAS STATION MONROVIA, LIBERIA P.O. Box 9041, 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia Email: [email protected] /www.moci.gov.lr REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Project ID: P171997 Credit Number:7037-LR Grant Number: D9690-LR Description of the Assignment: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments. Ref No.: (LR-MOCI-486930508691-CS-QCBS) Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) Assignment Duration: Twelve (12) months The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the institutional capacity of financial institutions and the CBL, enable effective service delivery to MSMEs, and support the underserved market segments. To achieve these goals, the LIFT project plans to build resilience, enhance operational efficiency and expand “access to finance “by engaging FIs to design and implement specialized capacity-building programs such as: Key Objectives of the Assignment The primary objective of the capacity-building programs under the LIFT Project is to strengthen the institutional capacities of bank financial institutions (BFIs), non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). The programs aim to improve FIs' ability to serve MSMEs by equipping them with relevant skills and tools, enabling better access to finance, improved risk management, enhanced understanding of Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) issues, and fostering innovation in the design and delivery of financial products. To ensure maximum impact, the training will adopt an interactive and experiential approach focused on real-life problem solving in training activities (such as simulations, mini case studies, debates, and other activities carried out in the classroom environment). Lot 1 – The Central Bank's capacity to supervise will be key, especially in the MFI sector and risk-based pricing. Ideally, this will help better supervise financial institutions on pricing issues. Key areas of support will include: • Building capacity in risk-based pricing to enable more effective oversight of financial institutions on pricing issues. • Enhancing supervisory frameworks for SME financial sector management, with emphasis on rural and low-tiered financial institutions. • Integrating the use of technology in regulation and supervision to improve efficiency and oversight of institutions serving the MSME sector. Lot 2: Commercial Banks Programs: This lot is designed to enhance the ability of commercial banks to deliver inclusive and innovative financial services. Training and technical assistance will cover the following areas: • Tailored product management for MSMEs, ensuring products meet the needs of diverse business segments. • Women-owned MSME financing, promoting gender‑inclusive access to finance. • Advanced credit risk analysis, equipping banks with tools to better assess and manage lending risks. • Specialized modules on agricultural financing, housing financing, manufacturing, and technology, supporting diversification and sector-specific growth. Lot 3: Non-bank Financial Institutions: This lot targets Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and Rural Community Finance Institutions Programs (RCFIs) with a focus on strengthening their operations and risk management capacities: Training will include: • Credit appraisals and reviews, ensuring sound lending practices. • Loan monitoring techniques, improving repayment performance and portfolio quality. • Innovative product development, tailored to community-based financial needs. • Risk management in rural community finance, including agricultural financing and risk-based pricing. • Given the number of participating NBFIs, delivery may be organized into two groups of five to six NBFIs for efficiency but will be treated as a single lot for bidding purposes. Lot 4: Environmental and Social Governance (ESG): Focus on environmental and social risk management and sustainable loan practices. This should be tailored for a training session for all stakeholders and specific individual FIs follow-ups with staff of the Central Bank, Commercial Banks, and Non-bank financial institutions. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can found at the link below: hppt //: www.moci.gov.lr / www.emansion.gov.lr / www.cbl.org.lr The Ministry of Commerce and Industry now invites eligible Consulting Firms (“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. The shortlisting criteria are listed as per the Terms of Reference provided below. The Consulting Firm should have minimum qualifications and experience as follows: • At least 5 years of experience in providing capacity-building programs or consultancy services in the financial sector and financial regulatory institutions. • Demonstrated track record of SME lending process, rural financial institutions, and low-tiered financial entities. • Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training modules on product development, financial risk analysis, credit risk assessment, SME management, gender-focused financial products, specifically women-led businesses, and or (specific sector solutions) while fostering innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity • Expertise in technology integration for financial regulation and supervision (e.g., RegTech and FinTech solutions). • Experience working with international and local financial institutions in Liberia or similar contexts, comparable markets, demonstrating the ability to adapt global best practices to local realities. • Expertise in areas such as financial risk management, SME financing, credit risk analysis, and rural finance. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. 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 dated July 2016, Revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016 as Revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) on or before Friday February 27, 2026, with subject: “Re: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending to Underserved Segments”. Liberia Investment, Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) Attn: Julius Y. Saye Keh-nel Acting Project Coordinator Insurance Building, 5th Street, Sinkor Monrovia, Liberia Tel: +231 88 682 2025 /886568641 Email: [email protected]/ [email protected] Cc: /[email protected] /[email protected] Terms of Reference Post Title: Consultancy Services to Conduct Capacity Building of Financial Institutions in Liberia in Lending Location of Post: Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Contract Duration: Twelve (12) Months Reporting Line: Central Bank of Liberia and the LIFT Project through the Project Coordinator in collaboration with the technical staff at the LIFT-P Procurement Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection Method Type of Contract: Lump Sum 1. BACKGROUND The Government of Liberia (Gol), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), is implementing the Liberia Investment Finance and Trade Project (LIFT-P) with Project ID: P171997 financed by the International Development Association (IDA). The total project funding is US$40 million (US$20 million of IDA grant and US$20 million IDA Credit). This project was developed to support the government’s strategic objectives to promote private sector development. The Access to Finance sub-component of the LIFT Project (2.2) is designed to provide a line of credit (LOC) to micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and deliver targeted technical assistance (TA) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Financial Institutions (FIs). Its overarching goals are to provide a line of credit to MSMEs, strengthen the i