Expression of Interest For Development Of High-Quality Elearning Course Content And Essential Multimedia Assets

Expression of Interest for Development of High-Quality Elearning Course Content and Essential Multimedia Assets Scope of Work: This strategic project will span approximately 36 months and is designed to deliver a total of 24 impactful learning hours of high-quality eLearning courses. The courses will be developed as dynamic Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), focusing on critical topics in Islamic Finance, Banking, and Economics. The scope of work includes design, storyboarding, and development of engaging and impactful course content for the following modules (indicative list only): Basic Principles of Waqf (Arabic + English) Principles, Practices, and Institutional Application of Zakah in Member Countries (Arabic + English) Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing the Islamic Financial Industry (English) Risk Management for Islamic Financial Institutions (English) Stress Testing for Institutions Offering Islamic Financial Services (English) Strategic Business Leadership Program (English) Entrepreneurial Mindset Development Program (English) Climate Financing through Modes of Islamic Finance (English) The draft TOR for the assignment is attached in Annex-1. IsDBI now invites eligible international consulting firms (Consultants) to indicate their interest in providing the listed services in the draft ToR. Interested International Consultants must provide specific information that demonstrates that they are fully qualified to perform the services (availability of appropriate experience and skilful staff confirmed by brochures, description of similar assignments in analogous conditions, etc.) including expertise in developing similar studies. Shortlisting Criteria: Interested firms will be shortlisted based on the following criteria. Submissions should provide clear and detailed information to demonstrate qualifications against each criterion: Firms Experience and Capacity: A.1. General Experience: The firms overall track record and length of operation in the field of e-Learning content development and multimedia production. A.2. Specific Experience: Demonstrated experience in successfully completing at least two (2) similar projects within the last five (5) years. "Similar" is defined as projects involving: Development of courses for international organizations, particularly in the Middle East or OIC member countries. E-Learning content creation on complex topics (e.g., finance, economics, technical subjects). Development of course materials for the edX or other MOOC platforms. Experience with the IsDB or other Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) is a significant advantage. A.3. Technical and Financial Capacity: Evidence of the firms technical resources, tools, and financial stability to successfully execute a project of this scale and duration. Expertise of Key Personnel B.1. Instructional Design and Subject Matter Expertise: Availability of qualified instructional designers with a minimum of [5-7] years of relevant experience in developing engaging e-Learning courses. Subject matter expertise (or a demonstrated network of such experts) with proven knowledge in Islamic Finance, Banking, Economics, and related topics as outlined in the Scope of Work will be an added advantage B.2. Technical and Multimedia Production Expertise: Availability of qualified multimedia specialists, including animators, graphic designers, and video producers, with a strong portfolio of work relevant to e-Learning; with minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience. Demonstrated experience with e-Learning authoring tools and the edX Studio environment. B.3. Language Proficiency: Proven capacity to deliver content in both English and Arabic, as required by the specific courses. The firm may associate with other firms to form a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy to ensure adequate language proficiency. Please refer to the clause/requirement of associating with other firms to form join ventures in the following paragraphs. Proposed Methodology and Approach C.1. Understanding of the Project: A clear and concise statement demonstrating the consultants understanding of the projects objectives, target audience, and the technical requirements of the edX platform. C.2. Quality Assurance and Project Management: A brief description of the firms approach to project management, communication, and quality assurance to ensure timely delivery and high-quality outputs. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Paragraphs, 1.23, and 1.24 of The Guidelines for the procurement of Consultancy Services under lsDB project financing (April 20.19, revised in February 2023) (the Procurement Guidelines), setting forth IsDBs policy on conflict of interest: Guidelines for the Procurement of Consultancy Services under IsDB Project Financing_1.pdf Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method as set out in the Procurement Guidelines. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the email address below during office hours; 8:30 to 16:30 hours Jeddah Local Time. All expressions of interest must be submitted in writing to the email address below by 30 November 2025. Tender Link : https://www.isdb.org/project-procurement/tenders

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