Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for Liberia Education Excellence Project

REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION E.J.S. MINISTERIAL COMPLEX, CONGO TOWN, MONROVIA, LIBERIA PROJECT: EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING IN LIBERIA (EXCEL) PROJECT www.moeliberia.com REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES) Individual Consultant Selection (INDV) ADVERTISED January 23, 2026 Assignment Title Procurement Method Assignment Duration MONITORING, EVALUATION, AND LEARNING SPECIALIST Individual Consultant Selection ( INDV) Method Project Duration: 5 Years Contract: Renewable Every 12 Months Background The Government of Liberia has signed financing agreements with the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group for the implementation of the Excellence in Learning in Liberia (EXCEL) Project. The project is co-financed through a Grant from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and a concessional loan/credit from IDA. The Ministry intends to use part of the project funds to finance the services of a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist , who shall be an integral part of the Project Delivery Team (PDT). The MEL Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator. The Project will support the Government in implementing a defined strategy to improve foundational learning and access in public primary schools and to strengthen the education system in Liberia. To do this, the project will use a combination of investment project financing (IPF) and results-based financing (RBF). The Project’s development objective (PDO) is to improve foundational learning and access in public primary schools and to strengthen the education system. This will be achieved through the following components:

• Improving foundational learning for all
• Increasing access for all
• System Strengthening to deliver foundational learning
• Project Management and Technical Assistance

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for this position can be found in the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UToNGnjfc5FNGu_AQLC8ByQ7bbI6vH8w/edit The Ministry of Education now invites eligible and interested Individual Applicants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the required Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the required Services. The shortlisting (qualification) criteria are listed as per the Terms of Reference. Applicants must have minimum qualifications and experience as per the Terms of Reference. Applicants will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection ( INDV ) as set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated July 2016, as revised in September 2025. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours GMT, Monday to Friday. The deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest is 6th February, 2026, by 1600 hours (4 pm GMT). Please submit your Expressions of Interest with a letter of interest and your CV to the addresses below, based on your preference, indicating the position title in the subject line of the email/application. All hard-copy applications should be dropped in the designated bid box to be placed at the main entrance security desk at the MoE. Qualified female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Please note that ONLY shortlisted Applicants will be contacted. Excellence in Learning in Liberia (EXCEL) Project Attn: Dr. Jarso M. Jallah The Minister of Education MoE Building EJS Ministerial Complex, Congo Town Monrovia, Liberia E-mail: excelpc25@moe.gov.lr Agency: Ministry of Education Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 40000.0 USD