Expression of Interest For Waka Mere Plus+ Gender Inclusive Employment Solutions: Program Management

Expression of Interest are invited for Waka Mere Plus+ Gender Inclusive Employment Solutions: Program Management IFC is seeking a firm (the Consultancy) to co-develop and deliver the Waka Mere Plus+ program, building on the success of Waka Mere Commitment to Action initiative. The Consultancy will work closely with IFC to design and implement a 12-months, outcome-focused program that includes a mix of virtual and in-person engagements focused on supporting companies to put in place policies and practices around gender and disability inclusion, strengthen their ability to attract and retain workers, build safe and respectful workplaces for all and harness the potential to increase business profitability and drive economic growth for companies and for the Solomon Islands. The Consultancy will collaborate closely with IFC to deliver a practical, hands-on, and outcome-driven program that meets the needs of the participating companies, and support them in realistically embedding inclusive practices into their operations and strategies. The contract is expected to run for approximately 16 months from September 2025 to December 2026, which includes time for onboarding and offboarding. The bulk of the execution is expected to be concentrated between October 2025 and September 2026. All program materials and deliverables must be submitted in English. Baseline survey October - November 2025 Refined session plans, including topics, learning objectives, proposed speakers, and interactive activities October 2025 Delivery of at least 6-8 learning sessions October 2025 September 2026 Final program report including qualitative and quantitative feedback December 2026 IFC is looking for an enthusiastic and engaged partner with whom to co-design and deliver this program. The Consultancy is expected to have the following competencies: Solomon Islands based firm with local knowledge of the business landscape, ability to engage thoughtfully on sensitive issues relating to gender and disability inclusion. Facilitation and training skills, with experience in facilitating and training preferably with private sector firms. Experience in engaging participants, fostering collaboration, and promoting peer learning. Stakeholder engagement, with strong communication and networking skills for engaging with Solomon Islands private sector companies. Experience in building partnerships and promoting adoption of initiatives. Project management, capable of managing complex projects, coordinating logistics, and ensuring timely delivery. Event logistics planning, with expertise in facilitating event participation, including travel logistics. Computer literacy, competency and confidence using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and other IT tools to support data management, reporting, online meetings and presentation of information. Monitoring and feedback collection, with skills for monitoring program progress, collecting participant data, and evaluating impact. Agile and open to adapting approaches based on feedback received. English fluency (written and oral) and ability to work and deliver in a multicultural environment. Staff included in the Expression of Interest and Proposal should demonstrate qualifications in terms of years of experience and projects designed/implemented. Tender Link : https://wbgeprocure-rfxnow.worldbank.org/rfxnow/public/advertisement/6015/view.html