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Procurement Number
0002007244
Title
Capacity Building Program on Business & Finance Management to Private Nurseries in Lebanon & Jordan
Description
About Gender and Economic Inclusion Department (GEIG): Gender is a cross-cutting corporate priority for IFC, as highlighted in the WBG’s Gender Strategy. IFC works toward a private and public sector that provides women, men, and underserved communities with equal economic opportunities as leaders, employees, entrepreneurs, consumers, and community members. We develop research and evidence on the business case and solutions for reducing gender gaps and including underserved groups such as persons with disabilities and LGBTI people; support mobilization through impact investing and social bond principles; work with IFC funds and clients to identify good practices; forge public and private sector partnerships; and provide tailored operational solutions that create economic opportunities and development for all.
Context: Lack
of access to good quality, affordable childcare is a key barrier to women’s
economic participation and limits the potential of children, families,
businesses, and economies.
In Jordan and Lebanon, there is significant unmet demand for childcare
services, encompassing both public and private sectors. Meeting this demand
requires substantial financing, despite the presence of a compelling business
case for private sector investment in this crucial sector. Challenges faced by
private childcare providers in effectively managing the business and financial
aspects of their enterprises act as a deterrent for financial institutions,
hindering them from extending the necessary financing.
To address this, IFC is launching the Care Arabia AS initiative which aims, among other objectives, to strengthen the capacities and bankability of private nurseries. Under the Care Arabia AS initiative, IFC is launching a capacity building program (i.e. the “Nursery Booster”) that will support private nurseries in Lebanon and Jordan by increasing their business and financial management skills and helping them better manage their childcare centers, increase access to users &/or expand into new markets. With stronger capacity, better financial literacy and an overall lower risk profile, the nurseries will be better positioned for accessing financing (i.e. ‘bankable’).
The objective of this assignment is for a qualified consulting firm/consortium (“the Firm”) to assess, design and deliver the aforementioned capacity building program for 60 nurseries from Lebanon and Jordan in partnership with the program’s partner, a local financial institution, under the guidance of the IFC.
Category
· 90 - CONTRACT CONSULTANTS
Project Country
· JO - Jordan
· LB - Lebanon
Capabilities
· Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions: Poverty & Equity
Material Group
· 90.40 - FIRMS FOR OPERATIONAL PROJECTS
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Publication Date
2/25/2024 12:00 AM EST
EOI Deadline
3/12/2024 11:59 PM EDT
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ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Assignment Title: Capacity Building Program on Business & Finance Management to Private Nurseries in Lebanon & Jordan
Assignment Countries:
· Jordan
· Lebanon
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
About Gender and Economic Inclusion Department (GEIG):Gender is a cross-cutting corporate priority for IFC, as highlighted in theWBG’s Gender Strategy. IFC works toward a private and public sector that provides women, men, and underserved communities with equal economic opportunities as leaders, employees, entrepreneurs, consumers, and community members. We develop research and evidence on the business case and solutions for reducing gender gaps and including underserved groups such as persons with disabilities and LGBTI people; support mobilization through impact investing and social bond principles; work with IFC funds and clients to identify good practices; forge public and private sector partnerships; and provide tailored operational solutions that create economic opportunities and development for all.
Context: Lack
of access to good quality, affordable childcare is a key barrier to women’s
economic participation and limits the potential of children, families,
businesses, and economies.
In Jordan and Lebanon, there is significant unmet demand for childcare
services, encompassing both public and private sectors. Meeting this demand
requires substantial financing, despite the presence of a compelling business
case for private sector investment in this crucial sector. Challenges faced by
private childcare providers in effectively managing the business and financial
aspects of their enterprises act as a deterrent for financial institutions,
hindering them from extending the necessary financing.
To address this, IFC is launching the Care Arabia AS initiative which aims, among other objectives, to strengthen the capacities and bankability of private nurseries. Under the Care Arabia AS initiative, IFC is launching a capacity building program (i.e. the “Nursery Booster”) that will support private nurseries in Lebanon and Jordan by increasing their business and financial management skills and helping them better manage their childcare centers, increase access to users &/or expand into new markets. With stronger capacity, better financial literacy and an overall lower risk profile, the nurseries will be better positioned for accessing financing (i.e. ‘bankable’).
The objective of this assignment is for a qualified consulting firm/consortium(“the Firm”) to assess, design and deliver the aforementioned capacity building program for 60 nurseries from Lebanon and Jordan in partnership with the program’s partner, a local financial institution, under the guidance of the IFC.
FUNDING SOURCE
The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment / services described below under the following:
· TF0B1873: IFC
· TF0B6567: IFC
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The World Bank Group invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals). Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. Firms may associate to enhance their qualifications unless otherwise stated in the solicitation documents. Where a group of firms associate to submit an EOI, they must indicate which is the lead firm. If shortlisted, the firm identified in the EOI as the lead firm will be invited to the request for proposal (RFP) phase.
Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through WBGeProcure RFx Now
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Following this invitation for EOI, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding.
Only those firms which have been shortlisted will be invited to participate in the RFP phase. No notification or debrief will be provided to firms which have not been shortlisted.
If you encounter technical difficulties while uploading documents, please send an e-mail to the Help Desk at corporateprocurement@worldbank.org prior to the submission deadline.
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