Content Development Project Manager (upper secondary school, pilot lyceums’ coordination) — Lifting Education Access and Resilience in times of Need in Ukraine Program

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ( LEARN-IC-NIO-2.11.1 – Content Development Project Manager (upper secondary school, pilot lyceums’ coordination)) UKRAINE Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program Grant No. TF0C5794 Assignment Title: Content Development Project Manager (upper secondary school, pilot lyceums’ coordination) Reference No . LEARN-IC-NIO-2.11.1 Ukraine and World bank have signed the agreements for the Program “Lifting Education Access and Resilience in times of Need in Ukraine Program” (hereinafter referred to as the LEARN or Operation). LEARN was developed to address critical challenges and provide essential support to the education sector, aligning with the Ministry of Education and Science’s (MoES) Strategic Action Plan. The objectives of the Operation are to (i) improve teaching and learning conditions; and (ii) strengthen management capacity of the education system. The Content Development Project Manager 4 is responsible for leading and coordinating the development of educational content for upper secondary school (grades 10–12) within the New Ukrainian School (NUS) reform. The manager ensures that all content is aligned with the State Standard for Upper Secondary Education, supports competency-based learning, and is tailored to the diverse needs of students in academic lyceums. The Consultant will be contracted through competitive selection in line with Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Feb 2025. The detailed Terms of Reference and submission modalities for the assignment are attached to this Request for Expression 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 deadline for submission of applications is 14:00 am Kyiv time July 22, 2026. TERMS OF REFERENCE for Consulting Services (Individual Consultant) Content Development Project Manager (upper secondary school, pilot lyceums’ coordination) Contract No. LEARN-IC-NIO-2.11.1 Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program URTF Grant No. TF0C5794 BACKGROUND Ukraine and the World Bank have signed the agreements for the Program "Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program" (hereinafter referred to as the LEARN). The objectives of the LEARN are: to (i) improve teaching and learning conditions; and (ii) to strengthen the management capacity of the education system. The total financing for the Operation is US$451 million using a combination of the World Bank's financial instruments: Program-for-Results (PforR) complemented by Investment Project Financing (IPF). The Program-for-Results (PforR) is funded by a US$235 million credit provided by Bank resources, supported by credit enhancement from the Advancing Needed Credit Enhancement for Ukraine (ADVANCE Ukraine) Trust Fund, which is backed by the Government of Japan. This is formalized under the Financing Agreement between Ukraine and the International Development Association for the Program (CREDIT NUMBER 7626-UA). An additional US$150 million is provided under the Special Program for Ukraine and Moldova Recovery (SPUR) of the International Development Association (IDA) Crisis Facility, as outlined in the Loan Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Program (LOAN NUMBER 9721-UA). Financing Agreement (Additional Financing: Lifting Education Access and Resilience in Times of Need in Ukraine Program) between Ukraine and the International Development Association (CREDIT NUMBER 7905-UA) was signed in the amount of US$4.9 million. Furthermore, US$30 million in Investment Project Financing (IPF) is secured under the Grant Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association, acting as the administrator of the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund (URTF GRANT NUMBER TF0C5794). Furthermore, US$31.1 million in Additional Financing is provided through grant resources, consisting of US$30.0 million from the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund and US$1.1 million from the Global Partnership for Education Fund. This additional financing is formalized under the Grant Agreement between Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association, jointly acting as a Supervising Entity for the Global Partnership for Education Fund and as administrator of the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Reform Multi-Donor Trust Fund (URTF GRANT NUMBER TF0D0612; GPE GRANT NUMBER TF0D0613), and supports activities related to the continued implementation of the Program. LEARN was developed to address critical challenges and provide essential support to the education sector, aligning with the Ministry of Education and Science's (MoES) Strategic Action Plan. The Operation will focus on supporting the Strategic Action Plan Priority 2: School education and the New Ukrainian School (NUS). The continuation of the NUS reform is a key priority of the MoES. The objectives of the Operation are to (i) improve teaching and learning conditions; and (ii) strengthen management capacity of the education system. For this program, "teaching and learning conditions" refer to three critical factors of education service delivery: i. safety, including shelters as a pre-condition for schools to open for in-person learning and free and inclusive school bus transportation for students living further distances from schools; ii. learning materials, especially updated textbooks and age-appropriate learning materials in line with the NUS model; and iii. teachers trained on NUS standards, principles, and the use of the updated learning materials. Meanwhile, "management capacity of the education system" refers to institutional capabilities to plan, allocate, and monitor resources based on robust data at the student and school levels. The NUS Implementation Office (NIO) will be established by the Ministry as an advisory and consultative body. The NIO's primary purpose is to support and implement the New Ukrainian School (NUS) reform by providing expert guidance, strategic oversight, and coordination of reform initiatives across Ukraine. OBJECTIVE The Content Development Project Manager 4 is responsible for leading and coordinating the development of educational content for upper secondary school (grades 10–12) within the New Ukrainian School (NUS) reform. The manager ensures that all content is aligned with the State Standard for Upper Secondary Education, supports competency-based learning, and is tailored to the diverse needs of students in academic lyceums. SCOPE OF SERVICES The Consultant shall provide the following services, including but not limited to: Provide technical support to design and implement a fit-for-purpose instrument for measuring classroom practices of teachers in pilot schools (grades 8-12). Coordinate feedback collection from pilot schools and refine a fit-for-purpose instrument for measuring classroom practices of teachers based on input. Collaborate with education stakeholders to ensure the alignment with NUS pedagogical goals. Oversee the implementation process and analyze collected feedback data (both qualitative and quantitative) for refinement and improvement. Support planning and documentation of findings and recommendations from pilot school engagement. Liaise with relevant units to ensure coherence across content and implementation efforts. REPORTING The Content Development Project Manager 4 reports directly to the LEARN coordinator and works under the supervision of the NIO Content Development Coordinator and Head of NIO. Works closely with the Upper Secondary Education Deputy Head of NIO and other functional teams within the NUS Implementation Office. PROVIDED RESOURCES MoES shall provide the Consultant with the information necessary to carry out his/her assignment in a timely manner. MoES shall provide the Consultant with a workplace, including necessary equipment to carry out his/her functions (e.g. PC, communications and office equipment). QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Minimum requirements (mandatory): At least 2 years of experience in education project management or curriculum/content development Advanced understanding of the State Standard for Upper Secondary Education and NUS principles Experience in managing cross-functional teams and complex timelines Higher education degree in education, project management, or a relevant field Data collection and analysis skills Proficiency in Ukrainian and B1 or higher level in English Desired Skills and Qualifications: Knowledge of modern educational trends, digital learning, and assessment tools Familiarity with inclusive education principles and universal design for learning Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills Experience collaborating with international education projects or donor-funded initiatives PERIOD AND LOCATION OF EMPLOYMENT The Consultant shall provide his/her services until August 31, 2027. The contract may be extended subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement between the Consultant and the Ministry of Education and Science (MoES) during the Program financing period. The Consultant shall provide his/her services on a part-time basis. The incumbent will be based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The Consultant should be required and expected to take business trips to other regions of Ukraine to support implementation of the Program. APPLICATION PACKAGE Interested persons should submit their CVs in Ukrainian and English at the following email address: kateryna.kovtun@mon.gov.ua Cc: serhiy.artemenko@uiherp.org & maryna.chubenko.piu@gmail.com indicating the email subject: "LEARN: Selection of Content Development Project Manager 4: [NAME]". The deadline for submission of the documents is 14:00 am Kyiv time July 22, 2026. If the Consultant fails to provide CVs in both languages, the Client reserves the right to reject the Consultant's application.