Consultancy Firm to support the Development and Implementation of Early Grade Reading and Early Grade Mathematics in Eswatini Primary Schools (Grades 1-3).

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INTERNATIONAL FIRMS SELECTION)

Assignment Title: Consultancy Firm to Support the Development and Implementation of the Early Grade Reading and Early Grade Mathematics in Eswatini Primary Schools (Grades 1-3)

Reference No. SZ-MOET-480128-CS-QCBS

• BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT

The Ministry of Education & Training MOET has entered into a loan agreement with the World Bank towards the cost of Strengthening Basic Education Support to Human Capital Development in Eswatini, Project: P173151 and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

• BACKGROUND OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The consultancy will support effective implementation of Eswatini’s Competency Based Education (CBE) curriculum in English, si-Swati, Mathematics and Science in Grades 1 to 3 by supporting the development and roll out of an Early Grade Reading and Mathematics Program. Drawing from international and regional best practice, the Early Grade Reading and Mathematics Program will use a combination of measurement of learning outcomes, highly specified curricula, teacher training on instructional methods and teacher support such as on-site coaching, and the provision of appropriate teaching and learning materials. Implementation will follow a phased approach, starting with preparation in 2024/25, Grade 1 implementation in 2026, Grade 2 implementation in 2026 and Grade 3 implementation in 2026.

• INVITATION TO CONSULTANTS

The Ministry of Education & Training now invites eligible consulting firms 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 as stipulated in Terms of References.

• CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14 to 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated July 2016, revised in November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023 setting forth the World Bank’s Policy on Conflict of Interest. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.

The Consultancy firm will be selected in accordance with the Quality & Cost-Based Selection method (QCBS) set out in the Consultants’ Guidelines.

For Terms of Reference (TOR) contact Procurement Specialist on Email: [email protected] or call +26876063412. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours at Ministry of Education and Training from 0900 to 1600 hours.

• SUBMISSSIONS:

Expressions of Interests must be delivered in a written form to the Email address; [email protected] (in one folder) or in person, not later than 31st March 2025, 09:00 AM local time, deposited in the tender box provided at: Ministry of Education & Training - World-Bank Funded Project Office number 604, 6th Floor.

5.1 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR SUBMISSION:

• Expression of Interest

• Consultancy Firm’s Profile

• Curriculum Vitae (Key Experts)

• Proposed Team’s Qualifications

• A clear record of Similar Assignments undertaken by firm.

5.2 ADDRESSED TO:

Attention: Khanyisile Mokoena – Project Coordinator

The Tender Panel MOET – WB Project

P.O. Box 39 Mbabane

Eswatini

E-mail: [email protected]