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Female Youth Unemployment Study Consultancy for Jamaica's Social Protection Project

SOCIAL PROTECTION FOR INCREASED RESILIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY PROJECT (SPIRO) Loan No.: 9652-JM REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION) Assignment Title: Female Youth Unemployment Study (Gender Base Study) Reference No.: JM-MLSS-387362-CS-INDV The Government of Jamaica/M…

Source ID: WB-OP00420562

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$40,000

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SOCIAL PROTECTION FOR INCREASED RESILIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY PROJECT (SPIRO) Loan No.: 9652-JM REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION) Assignment Title: Female Youth Unemployment Study (Gender Base Study) Reference No.: JM-MLSS-387362-CS-INDV The Government of Jamaica/Ministry of Labour & Social Security has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of implementing the Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunity (SPIRO) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for a female youth unemployment study.

Objective of the Consultancy: The main objective of this consultancy is to investigate the contributing factors behind the gap between male and female youth unemployment rates and examine the potential effects of programme and policy changes. The research will also examine the role of cultural perceptions, care responsibilities, and other socio-economic factors in shaping female youth unemployment in Jamaica.

Duration of the Consultancy: The consultant is expected to complete the qualitative study in six months, within a schedule that will form part of the contract. The anticipated start date is April 2026. Selection Method: Individual Consultant Selection Method as set out in the Procurement Regulations. The evaluation will be based on academic, technical expertise and experience as detailed in the Terms of Reference.

Availability of the Documents: The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the consultancy will be available for download on the following Government website: www.gojep.gov.jm Submission Date & Time: CVs must be submitted online via www.gojep.gov.jm on or before February 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

To participate in the opportunity, the service provider must first be registered on the Government’s Electronic Procurement System at www.gojep.gov.jm . For assistance with registration on the GOJEP portal, please contact the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Help Desk at (876) 932-5220 or via email at opppcustomercare@mof.gov.jm .

For additional information about GOJEP, please send email to: mofprocure@mof.gov.jm .

Contact Information: Calesha Stewart Walker Procurement Specialist SPIRO Project 14 National Heroes Circle, Kingston 4, Jamaica Tel: (876) 676-5819 or 876-474-3350 E-mail: calesha-stewart.walker@mlss.gov.jm The Ministry of Labour & Social Security now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services for Female Youth Unemployment Study (Gender Base Study).

Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2023 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Agency: Ministry of Labour and Social Security Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 40000.0 USD

Statusopen
CategoryConsultant Services
CountryJamaica
Publish dateJan 13, 2026
Submission deadlineFeb 2, 2026
Estimated value$40,000
Notice typeprequalification
Sourceworld-bank-global
BuyerMinistry of Labour and Social Security
Buyer websitehttps://projects.worldbank.org/
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Emailcalesha-stewart.walker@mlss.gov.jm
OrganizationMinistry of Labour and Social Security

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