Consultancy Services for TA for Improved Teaching Content, Practices and Supervision System — Malawi Foundational Learning Program for Results

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MALAWI FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM FOR RESULTS (MFLP) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – CONSULTING FIRM SELECTION) Country MALAWI Name of Project MALAWI FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM FOR RESULTS (MFLP) Project No. P507745 Assignment Title CONSULTANCY SERVICES ON IMPROVED TEACHING CONTENT, PRACTICES AND SUPERVISION SYSTEM Reference Number MW-MOBSE-556144-CS-CQS Issue Date 25th June, 2026 The Government of Malawi, through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST), is developing the Malawi Foundational Learning Program for Results (MFLP) with support from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and the World Bank. The Program seeks to improve foundational learning outcomes by increasing access to pre-primary education and improving learning environments and teaching skills in lower primary education As part of the Program's commitment to increasing access to pre-primary education and improving learning environments and teaching skills in lower primary education, the Ministry intends to engage a qualified consulting firm to provide consultancy services for Improved Teaching Content, Practices and Supervision System. The consulting services (“the Services”) will provide technical assistance (TA) to strengthen Continuous Professional Development (CPD), teacher supervision systems, pre-service teacher training, and quality assurance of literacy and numeracy curricula and Teaching and Learning Materials (TLMs) for P-Class and Standards 1–3. The assignment will involve: The consulting firm of education specialists with a team leader will undertake the following key tasks: Review and strengthen the CPD framework, content, procedures, and training materials for national, district, zonal, and school-level implementation. Develop innovative CPD approaches including e-CPD content and tracking system for teachers and teacher educators. Develop a comprehensive supervision system and school support tools including Teacher Observation Tool; piloting and refinement. Review pre-service teacher training for foundational literacy and numeracy and recommend for reforms. Review literacy and numeracy curricula and TLMs for P-Class and Standards 1–3 to assess alignment, pedagogical quality, inclusiveness, and usability. Produce reports, frameworks, guidelines, and recommendations for implementation. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology now invites eligible Consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested firms should submit updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and relevant supporting documents for their team leader and educations specialists demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and experience to perform the Services. The firm shall have a team leader and specialists in the following desirable areas: Specialist for CPD Reform Specialist for Review/Design the Supervision System and Teacher Observation Tool Specialist for Review of Pre-Service Teacher Training Foundational Learning Specialist for Review of the revised literacy curricula, TLMs for STD 1- 3 as well as the P-class curricula and learning materials Required Qualifications and Experience for Specialists in the Firm Qualifications of a Master’s degree or PhD in Education relevant to CPD reform, supervision systems, pre-service teacher training, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, and leadership; At least 5 years demonstrable experience in similar assignments, Proven experience in education sector reforms, teacher professional development, curriculum development, supervision systems, and foundational learning; Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably in resource-constrained contexts. Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable outputs. High level of professionalism, independence, and ability to work collaboratively under tight timelines. Fluency in written and spoken English. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained from the address given below. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested firms should provide information demonstrating that they have a team of specialists with the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Duration of Assignment The assignment is expected to be completed within ten (10) months from the date of contract signing. The consultancy firm will be selected in accordance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:30 hours (Malawi time), Monday to Friday , except on public holidays. Expressions of Interest, including detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of professional certificates, must be delivered in written form to the address below (in person, or by email) by 7th July,2026 at 16:00 Hours Malawi Time. Address for Clarifications and Collection of TOR’s: The Deputy Director of Education Planning Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Capital Hill Private Bag 328 Lilongwe, Malawi Cell: +265 993 65 25 69 Email: thununum1@gmail.com Address for Submission of EOI’s The Chairperson Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Capital Hill P.O. Box 328, Lilongwe, Malawi Phone: + 265 1 789 422/ 0995 554 448 Email: keziemwale@gmail.com Copy: Eswap.mw@gmail.com