Recruitment of Procurement Specialists — Malawi Foundational Learning Program for Results

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

MALAWI FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM FOR RESULTS (MFLP)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)

Country : MALAWI

Name of Project : MALAWI FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM FOR RESULTS (MFLP)

Project No :P507745

Assignment Title : PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Reference Number : MW-MOBSE-516282-CS-INDV

Issue Date : 5th November, 2025

The Government of Malawi through the Ministry of Education (MoE), has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of developing the Malawi Foundational Learning Program for Results (MFLP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services under the contract for a Procurement Specialist.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include to provide technical assistance to MoE for the timely procurement of goods, works, consulting and non-consulting services required for program implementation in strict adherence to the Procurement Regulations of the Government of Malawi and the World Bank. He/She shall ensure efficient and effective planning and management of all related service contracts and other instruments under MFLP. The Procurement Specialist will work in close collaboration with the MoE procurement team and the relevant technical specialists in the program.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.

The Ministry of Education now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide CVs demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The consultant shall be an individual with relevant qualifications and experience. The shortlisting criteria are:

• A Master’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or any other relevant discipline such as Business Administration, Law, Project Management, and Engineering. A professional qualification in procurement from recognized institution such as the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) and or a Master’s degree in a related field will be an added advantage.

• A minimum of five (5) years of post-qualification experience in procurement and contract management in the public sector, which includes at least five (5) years’ work experience in World Bank supported operations;

• Prior participation in short term training courses on the World Bank procurement policies, standards, guidelines and procedures for Borrowers. This includes familiarity with procurement policies, evaluation procedures and reporting, as well the preparation of specific documents based on World Bank standards and models;

• Strong report writing and computer skills (MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• High motivation with excellent planning, analytical, communications and interpersonal skills as well as a high level of diplomacy;

• High ethics in upholding of anti-corruption and anti-bribery principles.

• Fluency in written and spoken English

The contract shall be renewed annually, based on satisfactory performance for the four-year duration of MFLP.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September, 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual (INDV) Consultant Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 8.00 to 12.00; then 13.00 to 16:30 hours Malawi time (Monday to Friday, except national public holidays).

Expressions of interest including updated detailed curriculum vitae and professional certificates must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail), by Friday, 14th November, 2025 at 16:00 Hours Malawi Time.

Address for Clarifications and Collection of TOR’s:

The Chief Human Resource Management Officer (CHRMO)

Ministry of Education

Capital Hill

Private Bag. 328

Lilongwe, MALAWI

email.: [email protected], [email protected]

Cell: 0999 007 126/ 0993 324 050

Address for Submission of EOI’s

The Chairperson

Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee

Ministry of Education

Capital Hill

P.O Box 328,

Lilongwe, Malawi

Phone: + 265 1 789 422/ 0995 554 448

Email:[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];

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