| Ministry/Division |
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Ministry of Youth & Sports |
| Agency |
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Department of Youth Development |
| Procuring Entity Name |
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Project Director, Economic Acceleration and Resilience for NEET (EARN) Project |
| Procuring Entity Code |
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| Procuring Entity District |
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Dhaka |
| Expression of Interest for Selection of |
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Individual Consultant (National) (Time-Based) |
| Title Of Service |
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Selection of Senior Project Management Specialist |
| EOI Ref. No. |
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34.01.0000.046.26.050.24.1233 |
| Date |
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05/11/2026 |
KEY INFORMATION
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| Procurement Sub-Method |
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Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC) |
FUNDING INFORMATION
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| Budget and Source of Funds |
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Development Budget Grant/Credit |
| Development Partners |
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The World Bank |
PARTICULAR INFORMATION
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| Project/Programme Name |
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Economic Acceleration and Resilience for NEET (EARN) Project |
| EOI Closing Date and Time |
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23/11/2026 3.00 pm
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| Publication Date |
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05/11/2026
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT
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| Brief Description of Assignment |
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The Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Economic Acceleration and Resilience for NEET (EARN) Project (P178077) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) will include but not limited to:
a) Assisting the Project Director (PD) of the said project in preparing a strategic management plan and a comprehensive work plan for project implementation;
b) Supervising and monitoring implementation progress, identifying deviations from planned activities, recommending corrective measures through providing necessary technical services to keep the project on track including emphasis on the ERAN result on, M&E, NEET Women eatc.;
c) Drafting the annual work plan in line with the annual procurement plan in consultation with Procurement team and other experts;
d) Providing assistance in the implementation of study recommendations;
e) Identifying implementation challenges and gaps in the approved DPP and suggesting corrective measures for revisions;
f) Ensuring the project aligns with Bangladesh's development plans and the agreed objectives of development partners, including the World Bank;
g) Coordinating with the LGED MIS cell/Data Center under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU);
h) Coordinating with other implementing partners of the said project as and when required to achieve the objectives and targets of the project;
i) Guiding the EARN PMU in fostering relationships with DD offices and YTCs under DYD;
j) Facilitating the planning and implementation of relevant sub-components of the EARN PMU;
k) Preparing Institutional Development Plans (IDPs) for respective agencies' capacity development needs;
l) Coordinating with PMU capacity development sections and respective officials;
m) Reviewing and facilitating partnership agreements with participating agencies/institutions;
n) Supporting World Bank Implementation Support Missions, Mid-term Reviews, and Implementation Completion Missions;
o) Addressing project implementation issues related to DPP revisions and reporting to the Project Steering Committee (PSC) and Project Implementation Committee (PIC);
p) Ensuring effective planning and management of projects during execution;
q) Identifying potential project risks and implementing mitigation strategies;
r) Developing project plans for cross-organizational efforts aligned with specific Project Development Objectives (PDOs);
s) Verifying reports submitted by consulting firms and submitting recommendations to the PD;
t) Recording decisions made during meetings and preparing progress reports and presentations;
u) Ensuring team members meet deadlines;
v) Performing other relevant tasks as assigned by the PD or competent authority. |
| Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required |
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Required Educational Qualifications:
1. Minimum Master’s degree in Strategic Planning, Project Management, Economics /Development Economics, Governance and Development, Development Studies, Development Finance, Industrial Management, Human Resources Development, Environmental Science or a related field.
2. Post Graduate Diploma in any one of the above disciplines is preferable.
Required Professional Experiences
General Experience:
1. A minimum 15 (fifteen) year of general experience in preparation, appraisal and implementation of development project, serving in roles such as Consultant, Joint Chief, Deputy Chief, Project Director, Deputy Project Director, Program Officer or similar positions.
Relevant Experience:
1. At least 5 years of specific experience in any higher-level managerial capacity or as a consultant in projects funded by development partners with DPP preparation and approval processes;
2. Minimum 5 years of DPP preparation/revision related experience in higher position in the Government Services will be given preferences;
3. Demonstrated expertise in contract management, financial negotiations, and arbitration procedures.
Suitability:
1. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in diverse teams.
2. Knowledge of Public Procurement Act/Rules and the World Bank Procurement Regulations;
3. In-depth knowledge of World Bank Procurement Regulations, as well as accounting and auditing procedures;
4. Excellent communication skills in English, including proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.
5. Advanced proficiency in report writing and computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical software. |
| Other Details (if applicable) |
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Regional/Country Experience: Bangladesh
Date of Commencement: January 2027 (Probable)
Assignment Period: January 2027 to December 2028 (Tentative 24 Person-Months).
Place of Working: Primarily at PMU of EARN, with field visits all over Bangladesh if required.
Logistics Support: The EARN Project will provide office space, logistics, and institutional support to the consultant in carrying out the assignment.
Payment: This is a time-based contract, and payments will be made monthly (that is, payments made each month will be for services rendered during the immediately preceding month), supported by the submission of timesheets by the consultant.
The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment is available in
1. https://dyd.gov.bd/site/page/7578b924-2f8a-4b8a-891f-788a83980259/Open-Tender-Method
2. https://earndyd.gov.bd/notice
The Department of Youth Development now invites eligible Individual Consultant (“Consultants”) 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. The shortlisting criteria are educational qualification, professional experience and suitability to perform the assignment.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the “World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A consultant will be selected following the Open Market Approach of Selection of Individual Consultant (SIC) method as set forth in the “World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers,” dated November 2020.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours:
Office of Project Director, Economic Acceleration and Resilience for NEET (EARN) Project
National Sports Council Tower (Level-19), 62/3 Purana Paltan, Dhaka-1000.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail or by e-mail) by 23 November 2026 at 3.00 pm. |
| Association with foreign firms is |
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Not Encouraged |
| Eoi Detail Information |
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| Ref No |
Phasing Of Services |
Location |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
| 34.01.0000.046.26.050.24.1233 |
1 |
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January 01, 2027 |
December 31, 2028 |
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS
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| Name of Official Inviting EOI |
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Kazi Moklesur Rahman |
| Designation of Official Inviting EOI |
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Project Director (Additional Secretary) |
| Address of Official Inviting EOI |
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National Sports Council (19th Floor), 62/3, Purana Paltan, Dhaka-1000. |
| Contact details of Official Inviting EOI |
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Phone : 01678-022591, Fax : , Email : pd.earn@dyd.gov.bd |
| The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders |
