Specialist in the Development of Dual Education and Education for Veterans

Project: P171050 - Ukraine Improving Higher Education for Results Project Reference: MOES-C3-05-SUP-IC-15-RR Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Financing: World Bank REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (MOES-C3-05-SUP-IC-15-RR - Specialist in the Development of Dual Education and Education for Veterans) Market Approach - Open, National UKRAINE Ukraine Improving Higher Education for Results Project Loan Agreement No. 9238-UA Assignment Title: Specialist in the Development of Dual Education and Education for Veterans Reference No. MOES-C3-05-SUP-IC-15-RR The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MOES) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Ukraine Improving Higher Education for Results Project (hereinafter referred to as Project) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The Project aims to increase efficiency and improve conditions to ensure quality and transparency in the higher education system of Ukraine. This assignment aims to support MoES in developing partnerships between higher education institutions (HEIs) and businesses, dual education and other forms of practice-oriented learning, as well as educational programmes and opportunities for veterans of all genders to obtain qualifications under the Project. The Consultant will provide analytical and coordination support for the development of roadmaps for cooperation between HEIs and employers, the launch of pilot programmes and the sharing of proven practices. A separate area of work will involve cooperation with the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine on education, professional adaptation and veterans’ transition to civilian employment, taking account of their needs and labour market demand. The Consultant will be contracted through competitive selection in line with the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”). The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. MOES now invites qualified interested persons to submit their expression of interest in Ukrainian and English as provided in the Terms of reference. The detailed Terms of Reference and submission modalities for the assignment are available at the link https://bit.ly/4zxMS9I The deadline for submission of applications is 11:00 am Kyiv time October 26, 2026.