{"rows":20,"os":"0","page":"1","total":"3393","procnotices":[{"id":"OP00471931","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"29-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"Portuguese","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-10-16T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"15:00","project_ctry_name":"Mozambique","project_id":"P509826","project_name":"Mozambique Human Development Integrated Project","bid_reference_no":"19/CS/IC/INTEGRA/2026","bid_description":"Hiring Financial Advisor","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Av. 24 de Julho, 167\nMaputo","contact_ctry_name":"Mozambique","contact_email":"marcelaviacao@gmail.com","contact_name":"Maria Viação","contact_organization":"Ministry of Education and Human Development","contact_phone_no":"+258848531346","submission_date":"2026-09-29T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"

REPÚBLICA DE MOÇAMBIQUE

MINISTÉRIO DA EDUCAÇÃO E CULTURA

 DEPARTAMENTO DE AQUISIÇÕES

PROJECTO INTEGRA

Acordo de Financiamento- P509826

 

Ref. Nº 19/CS/IC/INTEGRA/2026

____________________________________________________

Solicitação de Manifestação de Interesse

Consultor Individual

Contratação de Assessor Financeiro

 

1. O Ministério da Educação e Cultura (MEC), no quadro da implementação do Programa Quinquenal do Governo de Moçambique, o Ministério da Educação e Cultura (MEC) dispõe de um Plano Estratégico do Sector da Educação, cuja execução é financiada por recursos do Orçamento do Estado e por Parceiros de Cooperação (PC), através de mecanismos como o Fundo de Apoio ao Sector da Educação (FASE), financiamentos do Banco Mundial, GPE e acordos bilaterais.

2. Neste contexto, o MEC pretende contratar um Assessor Financeiro cujo objectivos desta consultoria são entre outros: i) Reforçar a capacidade técnica do MEC na interacção financeira e fiduciária com os Parceiros de Cooperação; ii) Assegurar a observância rigorosa dos requisitos de planificação, execução, reporte e prestação de contas estabelecidos nos acordos de financiamento; iii) Harmonizar e padronizar procedimentos financeiros ao longo do ciclo POEMA (Planificação, Orçamentação, Execução, Monitoria e Avaliação); iv) Melhorar a qualidade, tempestividade e fiabilidade da informação financeira produzida pelo sector; v) Mitigar riscos fiduciários associados à execução de fundos internos e externos; vi) Promover a transferência de conhecimento e o desenvolvimento de capacidades institucionais.

3. Para o efeito, o Ministério da Educação e Cultura, convida aos consultores individuais interessados e elegíveis a apresentarem Manifestações de Interesse para prestarem os serviços acima referidos. Os consultores interessados devem fornecer informações comprovadas  indicando que estão qualificados para realizar os serviços de consultoria (certificados, descrição de trabalhos semelhantes realizados, demonstrar habilidades adequadas para a consultoria, anos de experiência na referida área e outras informações que julgarem relevante).

4. Os consultores serão selecionados de acordo com os procedimentos do Banco Mundial definidos no "Regulamento de Aquisição de Mutuários do IPF" (Edição de Março de 2025), pelo método de Seleção de Consultores Individuais (IC) e subsidiarmente será usado o Regulamento de Contratação de Empreitada de Obras Públicas, Fornecimento de Bens e Prestação de Serviços ao Estado, aprovado pelo Decreto 79/2022, de 30 de Dezembro.

5. Os consultores interessados deverão possuir dentre outras qualificações, as seguintes:

6. Informações adicionais e Termos de Referência podem ser obtidos no endereço abaixo indicado (parágrafo 8), dias úteis, das 8h00 às 15h00 ou pelo endereço de e-mail mencionado no mesmo parágrafo.

7. As Manifestações de Interesse deverão ser entregues no endereço abaixo até as 15h do dia 16 de Outubro de 2026. Os envelopes contendo a manifestação de interesse deverão estar claramente identificados da seguinte forma:

Ref.: EOI - 19/CS/IC/INTEGRA/2026- Contratação de Assessor Financeiro.

Apenas serão contactados os consultores pré- selecionados.

8. Endereço

Ministério da Educação e Cultura

Departamento de Aquisições

Avenida 24 de Julho n.º 167, 7º Andar, porta 703 - Maputo - Moçambique

Email: aquisicoes.mindeh@gmail.com

Maputo, 29 de Setembro de 2026

A Secretária Permanente

Ilegível

"},{"id":"OP00467875","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"29-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-10-12T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"15:00","project_ctry_name":"Tajikistan","project_id":"P181029","project_name":"Sustainable Financing for Rogun Hydropower Project","bid_reference_no":"TJ-PMG-CS-QCBS-03","bid_description":"Lenders Technical Advisor of the ROGUN HPP (LTA)","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"QCBS","procurement_method_name":"Quality And Cost-Based Selection","contact_address":"Dushanbe, 5/1 Shamsi Street, 6th Floor, 734064","contact_ctry_name":"Tajikistan","contact_email":"mpulod@gmail.com","contact_name":"Pulod Muhiddiniyon","contact_organization":"Project Management Group for Energy Facilities Construction under the President of the RT","contact_phone_no":"+992 907 700 900","submission_date":"2026-09-29T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Republic of Tajikistan

Sustainable Financing for Rogun Hydropower Project (P181029)

Projects Management Group for Energy Facilities Construction under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan (PMG)

Grant No.: IDA-E3800

Assignment Title: Lenders Technical Advisor of the ROGUN HPP (LTA).

Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): TJ-PMG-EFC-CS-QCBS-02

The Republic of Tajikistan has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Sustainable Financing for Rogun Hydropower Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for Lenders Technical Advisor of the ROGUN HPP (LTA). ). The cost of the LTA contract will be covered by joint financing of the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).

The objective of the assignment is to provide the participating Financiers with independent, high-level technical, environmental, social, occupational health and safety, cost, schedule, and operational assurance throughout construction, commissioning, and the initial operations-monitoring phase of the Rogun Hydropower Project. The Consultant will act independently of the Employer, PMG, the Project Management Consultant (PMC), the HSE Supervisor, the Panels of Experts, contractors, and other project participants, and will report directly to the participating Financiers.

The scope of services includes, among others, the following:

  1. independently monitoring project implementation, construction quality, design progress, schedule, costs, budget, technical integrity, and compliance with the Financing Documents;
  2. reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of the PMC’s construction supervision, quality management, dam-safety activities, project controls, contract administration, and document management;
  3. conducting regular site visits and maintaining permanent resident site presence during construction and commissioning, including independent verification of progress and quality;
  4. independently reviewing environmental, social, labor, resettlement, occupational health and safety performance and the outputs of the HSE Supervisor, in accordance with applicable IFI standards and project instruments;
  5. reviewing and advising the Financiers on change orders, claims, variations, schedule and cost deviations, and related technical, contractual, environmental and social implications;
  6. reviewing milestone-payment requests and issuing independent disbursement certificates;
  7. reviewing punch lists, completion lists, factory and site acceptance tests, commissioning plans, performance tests, as-built drawings, and operation and maintenance manuals;
  8. issuing independent opinions and certificates for mechanical completion, provisional acceptance, final acceptance, and impoundment readiness; and
  9. monitoring initial operations, plant performance and technical integrity, and reviewing annual operation and maintenance budgets and operational performance reports.

Anticipated date for commencement of the Services is April 2027 and the tentative duration of the assignment for the Services is five (5) years (60 months) .

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the link 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hCcRXBIZnJs3lKgKMdJKTHG6qHuLkvjO/view?usp=sharing

or can be obtained at the address given at the end of this REoI.

The Project Management Group for Energy Facilities Construction under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan (PMG) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants shall provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

The shortlisting criteria are:

  1. Legal status: The Consultant shall be a legally registered entity, established and in operation for at least the last 10 years. A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation issued by the relevant authority in the country of establishment shall be provided. In the case of a joint venture (JV), this shall be demonstrated for each member.
  2. General experience: The Consultant shall have at least ten (10) years of experience providing lenders’ technical advisory, independent engineer, owner’s engineer, project-management, construction-supervision, technical due-diligence, or monitoring services for large and complex infrastructure projects..
  3. Specific experience.
    The Consultant shall have successfully completed, within the last 10 years:
  1. at least two (2) assignments as lenders’ technical advisor, independent engineer, or equivalent independent technical-monitoring advisor for projects financed by the World Bank, AIIB, ADB, EIB, EBRD, IsDB, or another multilateral or bilateral development financier, of which at least one (1) assignment shall relate to a large hydropower plant or dam project; and
  2. experience monitoring environmental, social, labor, resettlement, and OHS compliance on at least one large infrastructure project financed by an international financial institution.
  3. experience with FIDIC-based contracts and multi-contract project interfaces, including review of variations/change orders, claims, schedules, costs, milestone payments, testing, commissioning, and completion certification.
  4. the combined construction/works value of the projects presented to demonstrate the above experience shall be at least US$1 billion.

4. Capacity to deliver. Demonstrated managerial and organizational capacity to mobilize and maintain a multidisciplinary international team, permanent site presence, specialist home-office support, and responsive inputs over a long-duration assignment. The Consultant shall submit an organogram and evidence of a quality management system (ISO 9001 or equivalent).

 Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” (Seventh Edition, September 2025) (Procurement Regulations) setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but shall indicate clearly in the Expression of Interest 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 set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09:00 to 17:00.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form in English to the address below (in person, by mail, or by e-mail) by October 12, 2026, 15:00 Dushanbe time.

 

Attn: Mr. Pulod Muhiddiniyon

Director

Projects Management Group for Energy Facilities Construction

under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan

5/1 Shamsi str., 6 th floor, 734064, Dushanbe

E-mail: admin@pmgrogun.com cc: a.sarvinoz@pmgrogun.com

"},{"id":"OP00470307","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"22-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-10-30T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"18:00","project_ctry_name":"Georgia","project_id":"P513957","project_name":"Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor - Georgia Accessibility and Transport Enhancement Project","bid_reference_no":"TCTC-GATE/CS/ICS-02","bid_description":"Chief Advisor on Road Infrastructure Engineering","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"12 Al. Kazbegi Avenue, Tbilisi, 0160,","contact_ctry_name":"Georgia","contact_email":"salome.tsurtsumia@georoad.ge","contact_name":"Salome Tsurtsumia","contact_organization":"Roads Department of Georgia","contact_phone_no":"(995 32) 2 37-05-08","contact_web_url":"www.georoad.ge","submission_date":"2026-09-22T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Georgia

Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor - Georgia Accessibility and Transport Enhancement Project TCTC-GATE

Loan No. 9981-GE

Project No. P513957

Assignment Title: Chief Advisor on Road Infrastructure Engineering

Reference No: TCTC-GATE/CS/ICS-02

Georgia has received financing from the World Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank towards the cost of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor - Georgia Accessibility and Transport Enhancement Project (TCTC-GATE) and intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for goods, works, and related services and consulting services to be procured under this project, which will be jointly financed by the Government of Georgia.

Roads Department of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia (RDMRDI) now invites eligible Individual Consultants (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the following services: Chief Advisor on Road Infrastructure Engineering. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The CVs of the candidates should cover the requested information. Interested individuals shall provide CV demonstrating that they have the necessary experience to perform the aforesaid services.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following link:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gvguksn6p9e42nvybjj58/TOR_International_Road_Advisor_as-submitted-in-STEP-22.09.2026.pdf?rlkey=jj5ojzz9o8vmyhx7s8hx0a95l&dl=0

Required Qualification of the Consultant:

Note: The Road Department reserves it’s right to verify submitted references and use obtained information for evaluation purposes.

The period of the consultancy services shall be 24 months (with possibility of the extension, subject to satisfactory performance) and the remuneration will be time-based.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, Seventh Edition, September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.  In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: The consultant shall not receive any payment in connection with the assignment except as provided in the contract. The consultant and its affiliates shall not engage in consulting or other activities that conflict with the interest of the Client under the contract.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address: info@georoad.ge.

Expressions of Interest accompanied by CVs and other relevant information electronically or in printed materials must be delivered to the address below not later than October 30, 2026, 18:00 hours.

 

The Roads Department of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia (RDMRDI).

Attn: Ms. Salome Tsurtsumia, Deputy Chairperson

12 Al. Kazbegi Avenue, Tbilisi, 0160, Georgia

Tel: (995 32) 2 37-05-08

Email: info@georoad.ge

"},{"id":"OP00469086","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"22-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-10-08T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"17:00","project_ctry_name":"Pacific 1","project_id":"P502591","project_name":"Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project","bid_reference_no":"FJ-PIFS-468930-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Tonga Payment Expert (6 years)","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Ratu Sukuna Road, Suva, Fiji.","contact_ctry_name":"Fiji","contact_email":"ajayj@forumsec.org","contact_name":"Ajay Jagannath","contact_organization":"Pacific Island Forum Secretariat","contact_phone_no":"679-3312600","contact_web_url":"www.forumsec.org","submission_date":"2026-09-22T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"

Request for Expressions of Interest

(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)

Payments System Advisor to the National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT)

Project Name

Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project

Project Number

P502591

Website

https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P502591

Activity and Reference Number (STEP)

Payments System Advisor (Tonga) - FJ-PIFS-468930-CS-INDV

Implementing Agency

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS)

Country

FIJI

 

PIFS, on behalf of the participating member countries, now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach curriculum vitae and a cover letter with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.).

Firms’ staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment and, under such situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process.

The attention of interested Consultants (including firms) is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the individual consultant selection method set out in the World Bank Consultant Guidelines

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached below and provides details of the scope of the services required along with specific deliverables expected. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09.00 to 17.00 hrs Fiji Time.

Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form by email no later than:

Thursday, 08 October 2026 at 17:00 hours (Fiji Time)

 

Address for Enquiries and Submission of EOIs:

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat

Attn: Ajay Jagannath, Project Coordinator

Private Mail Bag, Suva

PO Box 856, Suva, Fiji.

Tel: 679-3312600

E-mail: cbrprocurement@forumsec.org 

 

 

                                                      TERMS OF REFERENCE

                            CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL SELECTION

              Payments System Advisor to the National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT)

 

 Project Overview

Project Name

Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project

Indicative Activity / Budget Line

Component 2: Enabling Environment and Regulatory Harmonization - Payment System Oversight and Regulation - Oversight of National Payment Systems

STEP Activity Reference #

FJ-PIFS-468930-CS-INDV

Position Title

Payments System Advisor to the National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT)

Location of role

Nuku'alofa, Tonga, working directly with NRBT, with agreed remote inputs and coordination with the PIFS PMU in Suva. The planning assumption is 50-60 percent of input days in Tonga.

Primary Counterpart

National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT)

Duration of Assignment

Time-based individual consultant contract for up to twelve (12) months, with up to 240 working days of input. Extension may be considered subject to project needs, budget availability, consultant performance, procurement plan arrangements, and applicable World Bank no-objection requirements. Payments will be based on approved timesheets and eligible reimbursable expenses.

Implementing Agency

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS)

https://forumsec.org/

Agency Description

The Pacific Islands Forum was established to bring together the region to address pressing issues and challenges, and foster collaboration and cooperation in the pursuit of shared goals. PIF’s mandate is to strengthen cooperation and integration in the Pacific region through the pooling of regional governance, resources and the alignment of policies, furthering Forum members shared goals of economic growth, sustainable development, good governance and security. Founded in 1971, it comprises 18 members: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.  The PIFS is a vital platform for Leaders to convene, engage in discussions and agree on policies that will benefit the people of the region.

Selection Method

Competitive Selection of an independent individual consultant, subject to procurement plan adjustment, justification, conflict-of-interest review, and World Bank no-objection requirements where applicable.

Contract Type and Level of Effort

Time-based individual consultant contract, planned for a full-time level of input. Payments based on approved timesheets and eligible reimbursable expenses. In-country presence requirement is specified separately above.

Participating Countries

The Pacific Island Countries participating in the regional project comprise Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. This assignment provides country-specific support to the Republic of the Marshall Islands under the regional project.

Country Supported

Tonga. The assignment provides country-specific support to NRBT under the regional CBR Project.

Overall Project Objective

The Project Development Objective is to enable continuous access to correspondent banking services in the participating Pacific Island Countries.

Project Length

August 2024 to September 30, 2030

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Project Background

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) has received financing from the World Bank Group's International Development Association (IDA) for the Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project. The project supports participating Pacific Island Countries to maintain continuous access to correspondent banking services and address payment, regulatory and financial integrity constraints that contribute to de-risking in the region.

Component 2, Enabling Environment and Regulatory Harmonization, includes support for payment system oversight and regulation, national payment systems, regional harmonization and payments data. Related regional work includes the Pacific Payment Mechanism (PPM) feasibility study, which examines options for aggregating payment flows and improving economies of scale.

The National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT) has requested support to recruit a National Payments Expert. NRBT has developed a five-year National Payment Services Strategy and is progressing its Payment Systems and Services Bill. The September 2026 concept note records that the Bill had passed its first reading in Parliament and was expected to return for further parliamentary consideration. The Expert will review the latest legislative position and implementation requirements with NRBT at inception.

The assignment will support implementation of the existing Strategy and strengthen NRBT's capacity to oversee and develop Tonga's payment system. The Expert will work alongside NRBT staff to turn strategic priorities into a sequenced work programme and support implementation, industry coordination and knowledge transfer.

 

Objective of the Position

The objective is to provide hands-on technical advisory and implementation support to NRBT in implementing its National Payment Services Strategy and improving the efficiency, resilience and oversight of Tonga's payment systems.

The Expert will support priority domestic initiatives and NRBT's active participation in the PPM feasibility study. The work will help NRBT identify the requirements for possible future participation in the PPM and prioritise preparatory actions, taking account of the study's findings, NRBT's mandate, available resources and national priorities.

 

Scope of Services

The Expert will provide country-level, time-based support on payment system matters. Activities and expected outputs will be agreed with NRBT, PIFS and the World Bank payments team through a 12-month work plan and updated through periodic work planning discussions.

  1. Capacity building and knowledge transfer

 

Scope Exclusions

The assignment is limited to payment systems technical assistance. It does not include drafting primary legislation or formal legal opinions, general central banking advice unrelated to payments, or responsibility for production system development, procurement decisions or regulatory approvals. NRBT retains its statutory and decision-making responsibilities.

Detailed system design, cybersecurity testing, specialist supervisory manuals or other specialist work will be coordinated with appropriately qualified experts where required. Any material addition to the agreed scope or input ceiling will require written approval through the project arrangements.

Time-Based Reporting Obligations and Expected Outputs

This is a time-based individual consultant assignment. Payments will be linked to approved timesheets, agreed input days and eligible reimbursable expenses. The expected outputs are working products for managing implementation, reviewing the quality of advice and documenting knowledge transfer; they are not a fixed-price deliverables schedule.

Working products will include the inception assessment and assignment work plan; the prioritised National Payment Services Strategy implementation plan; oversight procedures and technical advisory notes; implementation and testing inputs for agreed payment initiatives; consultation materials and action trackers; payments data and monitoring tools; the PPM participation requirements and prioritised action plan; and training materials and the multi-year capacity-building plan.

Outputs may be revised or reprioritised with the agreement of NRBT, PIFS and the World Bank as implementation progresses. Changes will be recorded in progress notes and the action tracker. The Expert will submit a final completion and handover report covering work undertaken, materials produced, outstanding actions, risks and recommendations for continued implementation.

 

Reporting Obligations

The Expert will work for the NRBT's Assistant Governor Operations and designated payments staff on a day-to-day technical basis and administratively to the Project Coordinator in the PIFS PMU. Technical priorities, work planning and expected outputs will be agreed with NRBT, PIFS and the World Bank payments team. Coordination will also involve the PIFS Payment Systems Specialist and Tonga Country Coordinator as relevant.

Monthly timesheets and short monthly activity notes will be submitted to the NRBT and the PIFS PMU confirming the principal activities undertaken. The notes will record days worked, in-country and remote inputs, meetings, outputs, implementation issues, decisions required and activities planned for the following month.

The Expert will update the action tracker at least monthly and submit quarterly progress notes against the agreed work plan. Technical outputs will be shared with NRBT and PIFS, with World Bank review or no-objection obtained where required under the project arrangements.

 

Institutional Arrangements

This is a time-based individual consultant assignment contracted by PIFS through the PMU under the Pacific Strengthening CBR Project. PIFS will contract the independent individual consultant through the PMU for the benefit of NRBT. The proposed term is up to 12 months and up to 240 working days, providing for a full-time level of input. This workload does not establish a requirement for continuous residence in Tonga.

The current planning assumption is that 50-60 percent of input days will be delivered in Tonga, working directly with NRBT in Nuku'alofa, with remote inputs used for document preparation, follow-up and coordination. NRBT must confirm whether this meets its requirements or whether a fully resident expert is required. The agreed arrangement and related budget must be settled before recruitment and stated consistently in the advertisement and contract.

NRBT will facilitate access to relevant documents, designated staff and industry participants. Office space and meeting facilities may be provided by NRBT for in-country inputs and by PIFS for agreed inputs in Suva, subject to availability. The Expert will maintain secure records and comply with confidentiality requirements.

Continuation or extension will be subject to performance, project needs, budget availability, procurement plan arrangements and applicable approvals. Performance reviews will assess the quality and timeliness of advisory support, counterpart engagement and knowledge transfer.

 

Performance Indicators

Performance assessment will focus on inputs, the quality of working products, implementation support and knowledge transfer within the agreed time-based work plan. The Expert will be assessed on the following:

Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest

The Expert will comply with NRBT’s statutory requirements, including all applicable confidentiality, secrecy, data protection and information-protection obligations, as well as relevant PIFS and World Bank policies and rules on anti-corruption, prevention of fraudulent practices, conflicts of interest and confidentiality. Sensitive information obtained during the assignment will be kept confidential and handled only for the purposes of the assignment. Findings, data, reports and recommendations must not be published or disclosed without prior written consent from NRBT and PIFS, and World Bank clearance where required.

Draft reports and other documents will be reviewed and cleared through the agreed NRBT, PIFS and World Bank arrangements before final issue. A non-disclosure agreement may be signed and attached to the contract. Documents and data will be stored, transmitted and handled securely in accordance with NRBT’s applicable statutory and information-protection requirements and the contractual provisions of the assignment, and transferred to the designated counterparts at handover.

Actual or potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed before contract signature and throughout the assignment. The Expert must not participate in downstream procurement where this would create a conflict under the applicable World Bank Procurement Regulations or Project Operations Manual.

Evaluation Requirements

Mandatory Criteria

Mandatory Criteria

Description

Evaluation

Education

A Master's degree or equivalent qualification in economics, finance, law, public policy, payment systems, information systems, business administration or a related field.

Pass or Fail

Experience

At least fifteen (15) years of professional experience with a central bank, banking regulator, monetary authority or similar financial-sector authority, including payment system operations, oversight, regulation or related functions. Candidates must have held a department-head or equivalent senior role and demonstrate relevant advisory or implementation experience.

Pass or Fail

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Desirable Qualifications

These criteria are desirable qualifications that will be considered in confirming the suitability of the proposed consultant and documenting the direct selection justification. Candidates who meet the mandatory criteria will be ranked out of 100 points based on the scoring criteria above. The evaluation committee may interview the highest-ranked candidates where clarification is required or where candidates are closely ranked.

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Evaluated Criteria

Points

1

Knowledge of the economic and financial environment in the Pacific, small island states or other small and capacity-constrained jurisdictions.

20

2

Experience advising central banks or financial-sector authorities on National Payments Strategy implementation, payment system modernization, operations, oversight, regulation or infrastructure implementation.

25

3

Experience with digital financial services, non-bank payment service providers, remittances, cross-border payments, financial inclusion, consumer protection, payments data or public-sector payments.

15

4

Ability to prepare practical implementation plans, technical notes, procedures, reporting templates and training materials, and to provide mentoring and knowledge transfer.

20

5

Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder assignments involving financial-sector authorities, industry and development partners. Prior experience supporting regional initiatives, payment harmonization or cross-border arrangements is desirable.

20

Total

100

Language: Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required

 

 

Selection Method

 

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

(Consulting Services – Individual Selection)

Country: Republic of South Sudan

Project: South Sudan Energy Sector Access and Institutional Strengthening Project (ASSIST)

Grant No.: E166-SS

Assignment Title: Transaction Advisor

Reference No.: SS-MOED-567736-CS-INDV

The Government of South Sudan (GoSS) has received funding from the World Bank towards the cost of implementing Access and Institutional Strengthening Project (ASSIST) and is being implemented by the Ministry of Energy and Dams (MoED) and South Sudan Electricity Corporation (SSEC). The Project seeks to increase access to electricity services and strengthen the institutional capacity of the electricity sector in Juba, Yei, and Upper Nile Region and Bahra-Gazal, in South Sudan. The effective implementation of the Project requires the development and structuring of practical, commercially viable, bankable, and implementable transaction arrangements to support the delivery and sustainability of electricity infrastructure and services.

MoED intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services (“the Services”) which include procurement of a Transaction Advisor (Individual Consultant) assignment for a period of Twelve (12) months. The objective of this assignment is to provide strategic commercial and transaction advisory services to the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), working in close collaboration with the PIU's technical, financial, legal and procurement advisors to develop practical, bankable and implementable transaction solutions that support successful project delivery.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below;

The Project Manager

South Sudan Energy Sector Access and Institutional Strengthening Project (ASSIST)

Ministry of Energy & Dams

Ministries Complex

Email: assist.projectmoed@gmail.com/ angellabamuleseyo@yahoo.com/ cosmas.loboso@yahoo.com      

MoED now invites eligible individual consultants to apply for the consulting assignment. Interested individual consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services as required in TOR. The submissions should include a cover letter summarizing the relevant experience and indicating its relevance to the assignment at hand.

The expressions of interest should be accompanied with a CV, phone contact, postal and email addresses, copies of relevant academic documents/ qualifications, copies of the appointment letter (s) and evidence of experience, Contract (s) reference(s), or completion certificate(s) of the current or most recent employment.

The individual consultant will be selected in accordance with the Open International Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Procurement Regulations. The consultant will be selected based on the following criteria: 

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020, September 2023 and February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

All inquiries should be sent to the following email address:  assist.projectmoed@gmail.com and Copy: angellabamuleseyo@yahoo.com, cosmas.loboso@yahoo.com  

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person or by e-mail by 5:00 noon (Local time) October 9,  2026. Submissions should reference “.: SS-MOED-567736-CS-INDV– Transaction Advisor (Individual Consultant)” in the address/email subject line.

Under Secretary

Ministry of Energy and Dams (MoED),

Access and Institutional Strengthening Project (ASSIST)

Project Implementation Unit (PIU),

E-mail: assist.projectmoed@gmail.com  /Copy: angellabamuleseyo@yahoo.com, cosmas.loboso@yahoo.com

"},{"id":"OP00469679","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"20-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-10-09T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"17:00","project_ctry_name":"Micronesia, Federated States of","project_id":"P181237","project_name":"Strengthening Public Financial Management II Project","bid_reference_no":"FM-DOFA-572432-CS-INDV","bid_description":"FMIS Advisor 2","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"FSM National Government PO Box PS 158 Palikir Pohnpei 96941","contact_ctry_name":"Micronesia, Federated States of","contact_email":"osbert.atusaasiire@dofa.gov.fm","contact_name":"Osbert Atusaasiire","contact_organization":"Department of Finance and Administration","contact_phone_no":"3202645","contact_web_url":"fsmsofa@mail.fm","submission_date":"2026-09-20T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"

FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

 

Country

Federated States of Micronesia

Project

Project for Strengthening Public Financial Management II (P181237)

Project Implementing Agency / Client

Department of Finance and Administration (DOFA)

Assignment Title

FMIS Advisor

Selection Method

Individual Consultant Selection

Contract Type

Time Based 

Reference No.

FM-DOFA-572432-CS-INDV

Credit/Grant No.

IDA-E4120

Deadline for Submission

October 9, 2026

The Government of The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Strengthening Public Financial Management II Project (P181237) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) involve providing full-time technical advisory, implementation oversight and quality assurance support for Component 2 – Expanded Core Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) of the PFM II Project.

The FMIS Advisor will support the Government in the continued rollout, expansion, effective use and institutionalization of the FMIS across National Government Departments and Agencies and, where applicable, State Governments. The assignment will focus on ensuring that FMIS implementation is aligned with Government's public financial management requirements, business processes, controls and reporting needs, while strengthening Government capacity and reducing reliance on external support.

The key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

The assignment will be based in Palikir, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, with travel to the four State Governments as required. The assignment is expected to be full-time for twenty-four (24) months, with an anticipated start date as soon as possible, subject to completion of the selection and contracting process.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the Department of Finance and Administration website: https://dofa.gov.fm, as part of this REOI, or can be obtained at the address given below.

The Department of Finance and Administration now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Consultants should submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) describing their qualifications, professional experience, experience in similar assignments and relevant experience in similar institutional or country contexts together with a cover letter outlining their interest in the assignment and suitability for the position.

The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:

Mandatory Requirements:

The Consultant shall possess:

  1. A minimum Master's degree in public finance, financial management, accounting, information systems, business administration, economics, public administration, or related field from a recognized university;
  2. At least seven (7) years of professional experience in public financial management, including demonstrated experience in PFM reform, financial management systems or related public sector reform activities at a senior professional level; and
  3. Functional hands-on experience with FreeBalance for at least one government FMIS project, including experience in implementation, rollout, upgrade, migration, testing, quality assurance and/or operational support; and
  4. A proven track record in managing or supporting large-scale ERP/IFMIS/FMIS implementation activities, including system build or configuration, testing, rollout and quality assurance, preferably in developing countries.

Desirable :

  1. Demonstrated experience in business process review and re-engineering, data migration, testing, user acceptance testing and/or operational acceptance testing for an FMIS or ERP;
  2. Experience in vendor management and technical quality assurance, including reviewing FMIS implementation deliverables, system documentation, technical specifications and implementation plans;
  3. Experience in developing and implementing FMIS sustainability, knowledge-transfer and transition arrangements to strengthen government ownership and reduce reliance on external consultants; and
  4. Experience working with government institutions in Asia - Pacific island countries and/or similarly remote Small Island Developing States (SIDS), including experience coordinating multidisciplinary and multicultural stakeholders.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Seventh Edition, September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 08:00 to 17:00 hours, Pohnpei Time.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below by e-mail only preferably by 5pm Pohnpei Time, October 9, 2026. Expressions of Interest must be submitted by email only to the following addresses:

Attn: Project Manager PFM II

Department of Finance and Administration

P.O Box PS-158

Palikir, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia

Email: osbert.atusaasiire@dofa.gov.fm

And cc: arrio.abello@dofa.gov.fm

 

ANNEX 1: TERMS OF REFERENCE

FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA

Project for Strengthening Public Financial Management II (P181237)

Terms of Reference – Financial Management Information Systems Advisor

Title:

Financial Management Information Systems Advisor

Location:

Palikir, National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia - Department of Finance and Administration (DoFA)

Duration:

Initial contract duration of 2 years (full time) with the potential to extend based on available finance and satisfactory performance

Tentative Start Date:

As soon as possible

A. BACKGROUND

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), with support from the World Bank, are working to improve fiscal management practices and increase fiscal transparency at the National Government level through the Strengthening Public Financial Management II Project (P181237).  The project builds upon key public financial management (PFM) achieved under the previous PFM I project and intends to institutionalize those achievements by:

The project components are: (i) improved fiscal management practices and controls, (ii) expanded core FMIS, (iii) enhanced human resource capacity, communications and change management, and (iv) project management.

B. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ROLE

Purpose of the assignment

The Consultant primarily support activities under Component 2- Expanded Core Financial Management Information Systems. This component aims at supporting increasing efficiency and automation of public finance processes through the expanded use of the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) implemented under PFM I to additional Government Departments, Agencies and State Governments (where applicable).

Objective of the assignment

The objective of this role is to provide technical support and advisory services to the implementation of public financial management reforms with specific focus on the use of FMIS. With the support of the National Treasury team, the Consultant will drive the further adoption and expansion Financial Management Information System (FMIS) capabilities across core Treasury processes and support the decentralization of the system.

C. SCOPE OF SERVICES

  1. The scope of responsibility will cover:
  2. The FMIS Advisor’s key activities relating above responsibilities will include the following: 
  3. Coordinate with Budget Department to ensure an FMIS system supports the requirements of budgeting and payroll.
  4. Provide the necessary support and guidance to the Assistant Secretary Treasury in order to ensure that all system documentation expected from the FMIS Supplier is delivered or developed including establishing criteria to be applied to review and evaluate all such documents.
  5. Monitoring: the Advisor will draw-up a monitoring framework and periodically monitor and assess the state of implementation particularly focusing on qualitative improvements; the Advisor will review improvements in institutional capacity and training, overall adaptation and use of the FMIS, improvements in financial management processes and systems controls and reporting, and improvements in all aspects of the PFM necessary to meet the overall objectives. Resulting from this process, the Advisor will:
  6. The Advisor will develop a plan by which the Government-on-Line will gradually take over full support of its PFM Systems to reduce the Government-on-LIne dependency on external consultants, increase ownership and allow National and State Treasury Staff to manage with the limited resources. Suitable officers / employees should be identified and trained to make this happen. This plan shall be discussed with the Secretary DoFA and approved for implementation. In drawing up this plan, the Advisor will among others:
  7. Advise on suitable Governance structures required for the management of all the implementation phases of the FMIS.
  8. Throughout the duration of the Project, assisting the Assistant Secretary Treasury to identify risks to the FMIS rollout activities and formulate strategies to mitigate such risks.
  9. Where necessary, review for quality and alignment, technical specifications or Terms of reference to be used in the procurement of PFM related resources.
  10. Provide technical inputs to the IFMIS implementation contracts, procurements and financial management teams

Key Deliverables

No.

Key Deliverable

Timing/Frequency

1

FMIS Technical Advisory and Rollout Support: Provide technical advice and planning support for FMIS rollout to Departments, Agencies, and National and State Governments, including rollout plans, readiness assessments, technical support submissions and recommendations. Support progress towards IR-4 – FMIS rolled out to sectoral Departments.

Throughout the assignment; plans and technical submissions updated or provided as required.

2

FMIS Enhancement and Quality Assurance Support: Provide technical support and quality assurance for FMIS enhancements, interfaces and additional modules, including fixed assets, payroll, budget and e-procurement, as applicable. Support business process review, data migration, testing and review of vendor deliverables. The Advisor shall provide technical advice, oversight and quality assurance and shall not be responsible for system development, configuration or delivery, which remains the responsibility of the FMIS vendor.

Throughout the assignment, in accordance with the approved implementation plan.

3

FMIS Monitoring and Reporting: Prepare technical progress reports covering FMIS rollout, implementation, issues, risks and recommendations, including technical inputs supporting IR-4 and PDO-2 – Number of key fiscal documents made publicly available by DoFA within the timeline specified in PEFA Indicator PI-9.1.

Monthly; annually; and final report before completion of the assignment.

4

Capacity Building, Risk Management and Sustainability: Support FMIS training and knowledge transfer; prepare and update the FMIS Risk Management Plan; and prepare and update an FMIS Sustainability and Transition Plan.

Throughout the assignment; Risk Plan within 3 months and updated periodically; Sustainability Plan within 6 months, updated annually and finalized before completion.

D. QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

The prospective consultant shall be a highly experienced practitioner with a proven record in FMIS Implementation in the public sector internationally. The position will require cross-cultural interpersonal skills to coordinate and negotiate resources across multiple stakeholders in order to achieve positive project outcomes. 

Mandatory 

  1. Minimum Master's degree in public finance, financial management, accounting, information systems, business administration, economics, public administration or related field from a recognized university.
  2. Functional hands-on experience with FreeBalance for at least one government FMIS project.
  3. At least 7 years’ experience in the area of public financial management, including experience with PFM reform processes at a senior level either with Government or large international organizations.
  4. Experience in post conflict environments is desirable.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

  1. Strong analytical, oral and written communication skills, report writing, and the ability to write for and present to a variety of stakeholder hierarchies;
  2. A proven track record of successful management of application build, testing, implementation and quality assurance activities of large-scale ERP/IFMIS systems in developing countries is required.
  3. Fluency in English.
  4. Experience working in the Pacific.

F. DURATION, LOCATION and CONDITIONS of ASSIGNMENT

ANNEX B: CONSULTANT’S REPORTING OBLIGATIONS

The Advisor shall submit the following reports during the 24-month assignment:

  1. Monthly Progress Reports: The FMIS Advisor shall prepare and submit a concise monthly progress report covering activities undertaken during the reporting period, progress against the approved FMIS implementation and rollout plan, progress toward relevant PFM II Results Framework indicators, particularly PDO-2 and IR-4, key achievements, emerging issues, risks, corrective actions and matters requiring clarification or decision by the Client.
  2. Annual Progress Reports: The FMIS Advisor shall prepare and submit an annual progress report summarizing progress during each 12-month period of the assignment. The report shall highlight achievements against the approved FMIS implementation and rollout plan, progress toward relevant PFM II Results Framework targets, particularly PDO-2 – Number of key fiscal documents made publicly available by DoFA within the timeline specified in PEFA Indicator PI-9.1 and IR-4 – FMIS rolled out to sectoral Departments, emerging issues and risks, actions taken to address implementation constraints, and recommendations to support successful FMIS implementation and sustainability.
  3. Final Report: Before the end of the 24-month assignment, the FMIS Advisor shall submit a final report documenting all major activities undertaken, achievements against the FMIS implementation and rollout plan, progress against relevant PFM II Results Framework indicators, particularly PDO-2 and IR-4, outstanding issues and risks, lessons learned, knowledge transfer and capacity-building outcomes, sustainability arrangements, and recommendations for the continued implementation and institutionalization of the FMIS.
"},{"id":"OP00467475","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"18-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-10-05T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"15:00","project_ctry_name":"Mozambique","project_id":"P510427","project_name":"Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience Mozambique SOP 2 Project","bid_reference_no":"MZ-MTL-558157-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Task Manager for Logistics Corridor Infrastructure and Development of the Resilient Alternative N1 Road","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Ministério dos Transportes e Logistica\nAvenida Mártires de Inhaminga, nº 336, Cidade de Maputo","contact_ctry_name":"Mozambique","contact_email":"jcmukiri00@gmail.com","contact_name":"Jane Mukiri","contact_organization":"Ministry of Transport and Logistics","contact_phone_no":"840104422","submission_date":"2026-09-18T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"

Country: Republic of Mozambique

Name of Project:  Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER SOP2)

Grant number:    IDA-E4810

Job title: Task Manager for Logistics Corridor Infrastructure and Development of the Resilient Alternative N1 Road

Reference Number: MZ-MTL-558157-CS-INDV

The Government of Mozambique, represented by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics (MTL), has received funding from the World Bank for the Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER SOP2) project and intends to apply part of the resources to consulting services.

The consulting services ("the Services") involve high-level structural design verification, macro-contract management oversight of private concessionaires, multi-agency institutional reporting, and the deployment of a structured project preparation framework for new resilient transport corridors. The senior advisor will assist and monitor the construction processes, timeline, and performance milestones of the private contracting firms selected for the Cassacatiza, Calomue, and Zóbuè One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) projects, ensuring strict compliance with the signed PPP concession agreements; will lead the strategic infrastructure planning for the alternative N1 Road, ensuring its design parameters create effective network redundancy during extreme climate events and serve as the core technical link and primary strategic interface connecting the dedicated, independent road civil works teams with the central Portfolio Coordination Unit (PCU) overseen by the Portfolio Coordinator. The expected duration of the assignment is 24 months. There will be a probationary period of 3 months from the date of signing the contract. The contract will be renewed upon satisfactory performance. The Consultant will report to the Portfolio Coordinator of the central Portfolio Coordination Unit (PCU).

The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be obtained from the address provided below.

The Ministry of Transport and Logistics (MTL) now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to express their interest in providing the Services. Expressions of interest must include the following: (i) a CV detailing qualifications, work experience and achievements in comparable work and (ii) a cover letter, specifically addressing how the applicant fulfills each of the mandatory selection criteria. It is mandatory to specify the reference number and the job title, for the Application to be considered. The criteria for selecting the Consultant are found in section four (4) of the Terms of reference.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn  to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank's Procurement Rules for IPF Borrowers of September 2025 ("the Rules"), which sets forth the Bank's policy on conflict of interest.

For more information, please visit the address below during office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Submissions of Interest in Portuguese and English must be sent in writing to the address below (by e-mail) by 15:00 hours on October 5 , 2026, local time, CAT/UTC +2.

 

Ministry of Transport and Logistics,

Attention: Portfolio Coordinator

Avenue: Martires of Inhaminga nr 336, 1st floor

Email: procurement.ucp@mtl.gov.mz

Maputo – Mozambique

 

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EOI 01/2026 for Pre-Feasibility Study for Ground Mounted Solar PLANT with Battery Energy Storage System at TAVAKUBU in LAUTOKA, NASOLO in BA and YAQARA

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – CONSULTANT’S QUALIFICATIONS BASED SELECTION (CQS)

Name of Project

Fiji Energy Transformation Project Preparation (P515153)

Loan No/Credit No/Grant Number

GFPP Grant No. TF0D0728

Assignment Title

Pre-Feasibility Study for Ground-Mounted Solar PV Plants with Battery Energy Storage Systems at Tavakubu, Nasolo and Yaqara

Procurement Plan Ref Number

FJ-EFL-567207-CS-CQS

Reference No.

EOI-01/2026

Country of Delivery

Republic of Fiji

 

The Republic of Fiji, acting through Energy Fiji Limited (EFL), has received financing from the World Bank toward the costs of the Fiji Energy Transformation Project Preparation (P515153), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the following consulting services.

The consulting services ("the Services") comprise a pre-feasibility study for utility-scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) plants with battery energy storage systems (BESS) at Tavakubu in Lautoka, Nasolo in Ba, and Yaqara. The assignment will assess site suitability, solar resources, grid readiness, technical configuration, economic viability, environmental and social risks, climate and disaster risks, and project implementation requirements. Following the study, the Technical Advisor will support EFL in preparing technical specifications for procurement of independent power producer arrangements.

The Services will cover:

Phase 1 site screening and project definition for all three sites, including demand growth and grid-readiness review, solar-resource and energy-yield assessment, indicative site layouts and single-line diagrams, access, topography, hydrology, climate and disaster risks, environmental and social red-flag screening, preliminary cost estimates, development timeframes, multicriteria ranking and recommendations.

Phase 2 project preparation for up to two sites selected by EFL, including cadastral, topographic and geotechnical investigations; solar-resource and shading assessment; PV and BESS configuration; energy-yield estimates; static and dynamic grid-impact studies; conceptual interconnection design; cost, revenue and financial sensitivity analysis; environmental and social assessment and management planning; approvals and permitting roadmap; and project development schedules.

Phase 3 technical support to IPP selection, including technical inputs for RFQ and RFP documents, prequalification and eligibility requirements, technical compliance and responsiveness criteria, and bid-evaluation criteria.

Preparation of an inception report, project definition report, separate pre-feasibility reports for selected sites, environmental and social outputs, presentations, model and data files, and procurement technical specifications.

Implementation period: the assignment is expected to be completed within six (6) months from contract execution and issue of the commencement notice.

Terms of Reference: The detailed Terms of Reference are attached to this REOI as Appendix 1 and may also be made available through EFL’s procurement portals.

Energy Fiji Limited now invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, latest applicable edition, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

 

 

EOI Evaluation Criteria

Criterion

Weight

1. General experience of the firm in renewable-energy, power-system and infrastructure advisory assignments

20%

2. Relevant experience in pre-feasibility or feasibility studies and conceptual design for utility-scale solar PV projects incorporating BESS

40%

3. Relevant experience in island grids, grid integration, transmission interconnection, environmental and social safeguards, and climate/disaster risk assessment

20%

4. Relevant experience in preparing technical specifications, procurement strategies and/or bidding documents for solar PV, BESS or comparable power-sector investments

20%

Total

100%

 

Form and content of the Expression of Interest

Expressions of interest should not exceed 10 pages, excluding annexes, and should contain only the information necessary to assess the criteria set out above. Consultants are not required to submit technical proposals, methodologies, work plans, staffing schedules, CVs of experts, or financial proposals at this stage. In accordance with the Regulations, the qualifications and experience of Key Experts do not form part of this evaluation, and any such material submitted will not be evaluated.

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but shall indicate clearly whether the association takes the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all members shall be jointly and severally liable, and the lead member shall be identified.

The firm assessed as best qualified against the above criteria will be invited to submit a technical and financial proposal and to negotiate a contract in accordance with the applicable Procurement Regulations.

Submission
Further information can be obtained by emailing to tenders@efl.com.fj during office hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Fiji Time), Monday to Friday clear 3 days from the closing date of this EOI.

Expressions of interest must be uploaded to the EFL e-Tender Portal (TenderLink) at https://www.tenderlink.com/efl(opens in new window), by registering your company, by 4:00 PM (1600 hrs) Fiji Time on Wednesday 30th September 2026.

Tender documents may be viewed and downloaded from www.efl.com.fj(opens in new window) or https://www.tenderlink.com/efl(opens in new window).

Submissions by email or facsimile will not be accepted and will be deemed null and void. Hard copy submissions to the tender box at EFL Head Office, Suva, will not be accepted.

 

 

 

 

 


Appendix 1 – Terms of Reference

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENERGY FIJI LIMITED

 

 

 

 

Terms of reference

 

 

 

Pre-Feasibility Study for Ground Mounted Solar PLANT with Battery Energy Storage System at TAVAKUBU in LAUTOKA, NASOLO in BA and YAQARA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                

 

 

  1. Definitions

 

RFP                           Request for Proposals

TOR                           Terms of reference for the works

Tenderer                The company or consortia that is providing a submission in response to this RFP document

EFL                            Energy Fiji Limited, 2 Marlow Street, Suva, Fiji

Works                      The Project, Assignment

PV                              Photo Voltaic

CBA                           Cost Benefit Analysis

BESS                 Battery Energy Storage system

WB                             World Bank

ESS                            Environment & Social Standards

AACEI                       Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International

IFC                             International Finance Corporation

 

 

 

Table of contents

 

1                                Definitions. 2

2                                Introduction and Background.. 5

2.1     About Energy Fiji Limited. 5

2.2     Project Background and Overview. 5

2.3     Objective of this Assignment 6

3                                Scope of Work.. 6

3.1     Phase 1: Site Screening and Project Definition. 6

3.2     Phase 2: Project Preparation. 7

3.3     Phase 3: Procurement Specifications Support 8

4                                Deliverables. 8

4.1     Inception Report 9

4.2     Project Definition Report 9

4.3     Pre-Feasibility Report, including Environmental and Social Outputs. 9

4.4     Procurement Technical Specifications. 9

5                                Supervision and Reporting.. 9

6                                Expertise and Qualification.. 9

6.1     Similar Project Experience. 9

6.2     Staff Qualification and Experience. 10

6.3     Other Qualification Areas. 11

6.3.1       Minimum Team-Level Qualifications. 11

6.3.2       FS-Critical Competencies. 11

6.3.3       Submission Requirements. 12

7                                Payment Schedules and Terms. 12

8                                Inputs and Facilities Provided by EFL. 12

Annexure A:         Site LocationS. 13

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Introduction and Background
    1. About Energy Fiji Limited

Energy Fiji Limited (“EFL”) is a public company limited by shares that was established under the Companies Act (2015), Laws of Fiji. It is supervised by a Board of Directors comprising a Chairman and representatives of its shareholders. Its major shareholders include the Fijian Government and Sevens Pacific Pte. Limited.

 

The Executive Management team of EFL consists of the Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Finance Officer, General Manager Human Resources, General Manager Generation, General Manager Network, General Manager Customer Services, General Manager System Planning and Control, General Manager Special Projects and Chief Information Officer.

 

EFL is primarily responsible for generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Ovalau and Taveuni in Fiji. It owns over twenty (20) power stations and twenty (20) substations and switching stations on the islands of Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and Ovalau. EFL owns, operates and maintains a network of 147km of 132kV transmission lines, 576km of 33kV lines and over 11,200km of 11kV and 415V distribution lines, as at 31st December 2025. It also has over 227,000 customer accounts as at 31st December 2025, made up of domestic, institutional, commercial and industrial customers.

 

EFL has embarked upon an ambitious program of development in order to fulfil its strategic objectives. These include development of new generating and power system projects as well as improving reliability and capacity-building for future load growth. EFL plans to increase the generation capacity of Fiji in order to meet continuing demand growth and intends that this additional capacity will be provided by renewable or at least non-polluting resources. 

    1. Project Background and Overview

Fiji utilizes a diverse array of energy sources, including hydro, diesel, wood, and petroleum products, to fulfill its energy needs. EFL is the primary provider of grid-based power to approximately 90% of the population on the main islands of Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and Ovalau. EFL aims to supply at least 90% of its energy requirements through renewable sources by 2035. Having a dependable and high-quality supply of electricity is crucial for driving economic growth. Lack of access to electricity not only diminishes the quality of life but also deprives people from essential services like healthcare, agriculture, education etc.

 

EFL is undertaking the development of a utility-scale ground-mounted solar PV power at the identified sites in Viti Levu. This study aims to delve into the key components of a pre-feasibility study for ground mounted solar PV project with BESS at these sites, focusing on technical and economic analyses. Additionally, it will assess other essential considerations such as environmental, and social aspects in alignment with the IFC Performance Standards, emphasizing their importance for the success and long-term sustainability of the project. Upon completion of the pre-feasibility study, the Technical Advisor is required to assist in preparation of procurement documentation by preparing technical specifications that will be used by EFL for preparing the procurement documentation to select an independent power producer (IPP). The project may subsequently be prepared to be developed through public-private partnership.

 

This project supports Fiji’s National Development Plan target of achieving 100% grid-connected renewable electricity generation by 2035 and EFL’s corporate goal of sourcing more than 90% of its energy from renewable sources by 2035. The installation will enhance grid stability, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and contribute to sustainable economic growth.

 

    1. Objective of this Assignment

The objective of this solar feasibility study is to determine the practicality and economic viability of installing solar photovoltaic system with battery energy storage system at the proposed sites by evaluating solar resources, technical requirements, financial performance, environmental benefits, and potential risks, and to provide recommendations for project implementation.

 

  1. Scope of Work

EFL has identified  three (3) sites which they intend to develop for solar PV power plant with BESS. Annexure A  shows these  three sites, and these are legally described as follows:

Lease or Title Document Reference

Legal description of Land.

Area (Indicative, subject to survey)

LD4/1/40687

Nasolo - Ba

101 Acres

SO5189 and SO5188

Veniu Subdivision - Yaqara

600 Acres

TLC – Tokatoka Navitua

Lot 38 -Tavakubu

200 Acres (out of 600 acres under existing lease)

 

EFL would like to procure the services of a Technical Advisor which will be the firm with a qualified team of multi-disciplinary experts comprising international and national consultants for the provision of the scope of work enumerated below. The Technical Advisor will work closely with and directly support EFL for the Project.

 

The Technical Advisor shall carry out the work as per the scope mentioned in this section. For carrying out this project, the Technical Advisor shall draw a detailed action plan which need to be presented during the project inception meeting to be held with EFL. 

 

The feasibility shall be completed in Six (6) months from the execution of Contract and issue of commencement notice.

 

The scope of work will be follows as a minimum, but not limited to:

    1. Phase 1: Site Screening and Project Definition

The Technical Advisor shall conduct initial site assessment to screen the gross area of the three sites based on secondary data available, information collected from stakeholders, data analysis (as required for GIS-based assessment of the sites using satellite imagery available):

 

  1. Demand forecast review for solar energy needs, and grid readiness assessment (including grid availability, access to transmission infrastructure, possible augmentation needs);

 

  1. Site suitability analysis covering but not limited to:
  1. Solar energy resource assessment including hourly, monthly and annual energy yield estimation,
  2. Indicative site layouts and concept single line diagram
  3. Access road availability
  4. Topographical, geographical, and hydrological features;
  5. Disaster risk including earthquake, flood and cyclone and climate change risk assessment;

 

  1. Recommendation on the possibility of including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) covering capacity/size (to meet the project needs requirements only, for the project to operate as a round-the-clock dispatchable unit), design, technology and location, and its impact to the need of grid connection capacity.

 

  1. Preliminary analysis of potential social and environmental safeguards risks, in line with National regulations and the IFC Performance Standards and climate change risk vulnerability assessment (red flag report) and prepare a preliminary stakeholder map and key considerations.

 

  1. Preparation of preliminary cost estimates (AACEI Level 5 equivalent, capturing (Capex) and operating expenses (Opex)) for respective solar PV plant and accompanying transmission infrastructure including the need for control and communication infrastructure upgrades, etc..

 

  1. Prepare a shortlist of candidate sites based on Phase 1 outcomes, summarizing key site conditions, technical, environmental, and social risks and impacts, and provide recommendation on key next steps for further development, including gaps of project preparation.

 

  1. Indicative development timeframe for each site, based on accessibility, scale of development and grid readiness, and other key considerations affecting development timeframe.

 

  1. Site ranking for the identified three project sites using a multi-criterion assessment framework factoring technical, environmental, and social safeguard considerations, and indicative development timeframe, and provide recommendations for further development.

 

    1. Phase 2: Project Preparation

Based on the results of Phase 1, EFL will select sites for further development. If there are no sites are deemed viable, the consultancy assignment will not continue.

 

For the selected sites, the Technical Advisor shall prepare a comprehensive feasibility study covering the ground mounted solar plant, BESS, transmission interconnection and transmission line as outlined above. It will consist among others engineering, financial, social and environmental due-diligence adhering to the World Banks ESS Standards and analysis of proposed site and develop an optimal solution.

 

The feasibility study report should cover all requirements identified by EFL and mentioned in any relevant laws and regulations as applicable to energy projects in Fiji, and should include the following:

  1. A detailed report on project site and boundary area and approximated site plan, design and layout of the ground mounted solar facility. The report will also cover the right of way analysis for various civil works, transmission lines, among other technical aspects.
  2. Study and survey of water resource availability, geology, meteorology, earthquake and seismic risks, hydrology, and flood risks. Site surveys shall include cadastral and topographic surveys (for contours levels of 2metres or less), and Auto-CAD version of site surveys shall be shared with the deliverables.
  3. Conduct geotechnical investigations based on AS 1726, with one borehole per hectare for at least a depth of 5 metres for field investigations, and laboratory testing based on AS 1289.
  4. Conduct solar resource assessment (including irradiation studies) using satellite and ground-measured solar resource assessment.
  5. Options for placement and arrangement of solar panels and other equipment configuration, including inverters, mounting platforms, transformers etc. and other electrical, electromechanical, auxiliary and protection, control, and monitoring systems that are part of a ground mounted solar PV system.
  6. Shading analysis including near and far shading.
  7. Estimate energy yields. The energy yield should include an assessment of the inter-annual variation and yield confidence levels, and electrical losses from the influence of temperature variances on the efficiency of the plant, and include consideration of site-specific factors, including soiling or rain, and the cleaning regime.
  8. Grid impact and readiness study: conduct static and dynamic grid impact study, and discuss the need for any augmentation needed to accommodate for plant variability, and related costs and curtailment rate.
  9. Based on the preliminary study of BESS use in Phase I and the discussion with EFL, the Technical Advisor will study the use of BESS system based on the specifications of the solar RE and the grid impact assessment. The study will cover the capacity, design, location, other technical specifications of the BESS system.
  10. Single line diagram including conceptual interconnection design.
  11. The cost estimates for development, construction (civil works, right of way) and operations of the solar project, BESS (if applicable) and predicted revenue, based on the available resource data, as well as indicative quotes or comparison with similar projects.
  12. Input technical assumptions for the financial model and run sensitivity studies to identify range of feed-in tariff and acceptable rate of returns.
  13. Conduct social and environmental safeguard assessment in line with National regulations and the IFC Performance Standards, including land acquisition and livelihood impacts, biodiversity and habitat risks, indigenous peoples’ rights, cultural heritage, community health and safety, and stakeholder engagement. Develop an environmental and social assessment and management plan, clear roadmap of required approvals, permits, and mitigation measures to ensure compliance and sustainability. The cost of the implementation of the environmental and social assessment and management plan should be included.
  14. Develop project development schedule for each selected site based on the findings of the feasibility study and assessments.
  15. Provide inputs and work with others who may be appointed by the Client (EFL) to prepare the grid augmentation aspects of the works.

 

 

    1. Phase 3: Technical Support to IPP Selection

Contingent on EFL’s decision, the Technical Advisor will assist EFL for the implementation of the selection of the IPP by providing inputs on technical aspects of the Pre-qualification, and Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Bid (RFB) processes.

 

The detailed inputs would include the following:

  1. All equipment specifications
  2. Tentative Design and Construction details
  3. Installation procedures/recommendations for project developers
  4. Commissioning tests and processes of the project, including but not limited to formats of certificates
  5. Performance Parameters, Guarantees and Schedules
  6. Commercial performance guarantees

 

Other Tasks and Responsibilities:

In addition to the above scope of work, the Technical Advisor shall liaise and cooperate, as necessary and throughout the assignment, with other consultants engaged by EFL for the study. All deliverables and key outputs will be developed in English and submitted in soft copies to EFL. Key members of the consulting firm/(s) shall have the ability to conduct meetings and discussions in English.

 

The Technical Advisor shall prepare highlights and/or minutes of all relevant major meetings and other

consultations.

 

The Client would retain the right to: a) decide the number of projects that would proceed from phase 1 to phase 2 (project preparation) and b) implement or not Phase 3 activities.

 

  1. Deliverables

The Technical Advisor shall provide the following deliverables:

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Supervision and Reporting

The Project Owner is the Chief Executive Officer - EFL. The Technical Advisor will report to and coordinate with General Manager Special Projects of EFL for various project related components and delivery.

 

  1. Expertise and Qualification

The Bidders themselves or with their Joint Venture partners should have previous experience and expertise in Review and Vetting, and /or feasibility stage Design & Engineering of at least seven solar PV power plant projects with BESS in last 7 years.

 

    1. Similar Project Experience
  2. The Bidder shall demonstrate experience as a Technical Advisor / Owner’s Engineer / Consultant in the feasibility or pre-feasibility stage of at least seven solar PV power plant projects incorporating BESS, with a total cumulative PV capacity of not less than 250MW, completed or substantially completed within the last seven years from date of closing of this tender, and currently in operation.
  3. The relevant FS-stage experience shall demonstrate technical scope and complexity comparable to the activities described in Scope of Work.
  4. At least one referenced project shall demonstrate experience in a Pacific island country or a similar island environment, highlighting familiarity with island-grid operation, logistics constraints, and climate-related risks.

 

    1. Staff Qualification and Experience

The Bidder must have as a minimum, qualified and experienced key staff in the following areas:

 

  1. Project Manager with demonstrated experience in managing solar PV projects with integrated BESS, both regionally and internationally
  2. Demonstrated experience of the Project Manager and key staff in handling FIDIC contract conditions, particularly for EPC tender preparation and evaluation.
  3. Strong leadership capability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineers, specialists and relevant stakeholders (such as government agencies and utilities).
  4. Expertise in project risk management, scheduling and tracking (e.g., Primavera P6 / MS Project), and overall project governance.

 

  1. Solar Resource & Energy Yield Analysis Expert, proficient in PVsyst or equivalent tools, with experience in developing energy yield assessments for large-scale solar PV projects.
  2. BESS Sizing & Techno-Economic Optimization Specialist, experienced in modelling tools such as HOMER, REopt, or equivalent.
  3. Electrical Engineers with demonstrated experience in solar PV and BESS system design at feasibility and conceptual design levels.
  4. Power System Study Engineer, experienced in load flow, short-circuit, stability analysis, and grid integration studies.
  5. Power System Protection & Control Engineer, familiar with protection philosophy, relay coordination, and integration with BESS control system.
  6. Communications & SCADA/Control System Engineer, experienced in utility-scale PV/BESS monitoring, control, and communications architectures.
  7. High Voltage Substation & Transmission Conceptual Design Engineer, capable of developing FS-level substation, switching station, and transmission line concepts.
  8. Power Station Conceptual Design Engineer, experienced in preliminary plant layout, electrical balance of plant, and integration of PV+BESS systems.
  9. Civil/Structural Engineer experienced in site assessment and conceptual civil design for PV and BESS facilities.
  10. Geology & Geotechnical Engineer to perform desktop geotechnical assessment and site feasibility analysis.

 

  1. Financial Modelling & Economic Analysis Expert with experience in renewable energy and BESS project.
  2. Regulatory & Permitting Specialist with understanding of environmental permitting requirements and international BESS safety standards.

 

  1. Environmental & Social Safeguard Expert(s), experienced in IFC Performance Standards and relevant national environmental and social regulations.
  2. Land & Site Assessment Specialist with capability to assess land suitability, hydrology, flood risk, and land use constraints for large-scale solar PV projects.

 

All identified Key Staff and their Curriculum Vitae (CV) should be included in the bid submission.

 

      1. Minimum Team-Level Qualifications
  2. Degree-qualified engineers in relevant disciplines, with FS/conceptual design experience for large-scale PV + BESS.
  3. Experience thresholds (Key Experts):
  1. Standards and codes: Working knowledge of Australian/New Zealand standards, IEC for PV/BESS, IEEE for grid interconnection (as applicable), and applicable Fijian standards, grid codes and environmental requirements.
  2. Context familiarity (advantageous): Prior individual experience of Key Experts in Fiji/Oceania (contractors, supply chains, logistics) and knowledge of Fiji’s regulatory and permitting processes.
  3. Language: Fluency in English (verbal and written).
      1. FS-Critical Competencies
  1. Feasibility-level technical review & conceptual design, including plant layout concepts and integration of PV, BESS and grid interconnection.
  2. Energy yield & sizing methods appropriate to FS stage, and ability to justify key assumptions and loss factors.
  3. Power system study scoping suitable for FS stage (e.g., load flow / short-circuit and stability screening to inform interconnection feasibility and grid code compliance pathways).
  4. HSE for PV + BESS at concept stage, including hazard identification (e.g., thermal runaway/fire) and alignment with relevant codes and local authority requirements.
      1. Submission Requirements
  1. Project organization chart with man-month allocations by phase and role.
  2. List of Key Experts with CVs indicating roles, years of experience, representative assignments, and time commitment to this project.
  3. CVs of Team Leader and Project Manager and other key management personnel.
  4. CVs of supporting personnel with reporting lines to Key Experts.
  5. Resourcing plan with expected man-days per workstream
  6. Quality Management System, with brief description of document control, internal review/verification, and risk management.
  7. Access to supplementary local expertise and partnerships, including local consulting firms or subcontractors with knowledge of Fijian land regulations, permitting processes, and other local requirements.
  1. Payment Schedules and Terms

The Consultant will be expected to provide the main deliverables in accordance with the following timetable.

 

No.

Deliverable

Duration (after commencement of each Phase)

1-1

Inception Report

1 week

1-2

Submission of the project definition report with all the deliverables listed in the scope of work and presentation to EFL of key findings (Phase 1: Site Screening and Project Definition)

8 weeks

1-3

Submission of final feasibility report incorporating input from EFL and other stakeholders (Phase 2: Project Preparation)

18 weeks

1-4

Presentation of findings and recommendations to stakeholders, transportation authorities, funding agencies and potential project investors

19 weeks

1.5

Preparation of technical specifications document for inclusion in development RFT with all mandatory preliminary design for tendering (Phase 3: Technical Support to IPP Selection)

24 weeks

 

The Technical Advisor should quote a lump sum value inclusive of all expenses for delivering the services under the Terms of Reference. In addition, the Technical Advisor is required to provide phase wise cost breakup of the lump sum value of the contract.

 

Phase/ Deliverable 

% of the lump sum value

Phase 1: Site Screening and Project Definition

 

Phase 2: Project Preparation (breakdown by site)

 

  1. Nasolo, Ba

 

  1. Tavakubu, Lautoka

 

  1. Yaqara, Tavua

 

Phase 3: Technical Support to IPP Selection

 

 

Payments shall be made upon verification and formal acceptance of deliverables linked to defined project milestones. No advance payment will be made. All pricing shall be inclusive of applicable taxes.

 

For offshore services, payments will be made net-off for applicable Withholding Tax under Fiji's Income Tax Act. Bidders must clearly indicate the WHT amount applicable in their price schedules.

 

 

  1. Inputs and Facilities Provided by EFL

EFL will provide the following:

 

 

 

Annexure A:       Site LocationS

 

Figure 1: Site Boundary Details, Nasolo, Ba

 

 

 

Figure 2: Site Boundary Details – Tavakubu, Lautoka

 

 

 

Figure 3: Site Layout Details – Yaqara, Tavua

 

Figure 4: Site Layout Details – Yaqara, Tavua

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FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

 

Country

Federated States of Micronesia

Project

Project for Strengthening Public Financial Management II (P181237)

Project Implementing Agency / Client

Department of Finance and Administration (DOFA)

Assignment Title

Human Resource Development and Change Management Advisor

Selection Method

Open International

Contract Type

Time Based  

Reference No.

FM-DOFA-563818-CS-INDV

Credit/Grant No.

IDA-E4120

Date of Issue

September 1, 2026

Deadline for Submission

October 2, 2026

 

The Government of The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Strengthening Public Financial Management II Project (P181237) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include providing full-time technical advisory support to the implementation of Component 3 Enhanced Human Resource Capacity, Communications and Change Management of the PFM II Project, including:

The Human Resource Development and Change Management Advisor will support the Government of FSM in operationalizing existing human resource development, capacity development, training, change management, FMIS adoption, stakeholder communication and citizen engagement strategies and frameworks developed under the Project.

The assignment will be based in Palikir, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, with travel to the four State Governments as required. The assignment is expected to be full-time for twenty-four (24) months, with an anticipated start date as soon as possible, subject to completion of the selection and contracting process.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the Department of Finance and Administration website: https://dofa.gov.fm, as part of this REOI, or can be obtained at the address given below.

The Department of Finance and Administration now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach curriculum vitae with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.).

The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:

Mandatory Requirements:

The Consultant shall possess:

  1. Minimum Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Change Management, Management, Education, or related field
  2. Minimum ten (10) years of professional experience in human resource development, organizational development, institutional strengthening, workforce development, or capacity development, preferably in the public sector.
  3. Minimum five (5) years of experience in change management, competency development, and capacity building/training in public financial management, public sector reform, or development projects;

 

Desirable :

  1. Experience in developing and implementing competency frameworks, training programmes, professional development and certification programmes;
  2. Experience in change management and organizational readiness for Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) or other digital transformation initiatives;
  3. Demonstrated experience working with government institutions and stakeholders in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments;
  4. Experience working in Pacific island countries and/or similar remotely located Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

 

The attention of interested Consultants (including firms) is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Seventh Edition, September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 08:00 to 17:00 hours, Pohnpei Time.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below by e-mail only preferably by 5pm Pohnpei Time, October 2, 2026.

 

Expressions of Interest must be submitted by email only to the following addresses:

 

Attn: Osbert Atusaasiire
Project Manager PFM II

Department of Finance and Administration

Palikir, Federated States of Micronesia

Email: osbert.atusaasiire@dofa.gov.fm

And cc to : Arrio Abello, Project Officer, PFM II: arrio.abello@dofa.gov.fm

 

 

ANNEX 1: TERMS OF REFERENCE

 

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Position

Human Resource Development and Change Management Advisor (Individual Consultant)

Location:

Palikir, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (with travel to the four State Governments)

Duration:

Twenty-four (24) months (full-time)

Tentative Start Date:

As soon as possible

 

  1. BACKGROUND

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (GoFSM), through the Department of Finance and Administration (DoFA), is implementing the World Bank-financed Strengthening Public Financial Management II Project (P181237).

 

The Project builds on achievements under the previous Public Financial Management Project and aims to strengthen fiscal management practices, improve transparency, expand digital financial management systems, and enhance institutional capacity across the National Government and the four State Governments.

 

The Project consists of four components:

 

Component 3 supports the development of the human and institutional capacity required to sustain PFM reforms, including professional development, organizational change, communication, knowledge transfer, and stakeholder engagement.

 

During the initial phase of implementation, the previous Human Resource Development (HRD) Advisor developed a number of strategic and institutional tools to guide Component 3 implementation, including:

The Project has now moved from the strategy development phase into implementation. The Human Resource Development and Change Management Advisor will therefore focus on completing outstanding assessments, operationalizing the existing frameworks, coordinating implementation activities, and supporting measurable progress under Component 3.

 

The assignment requires a professional with demonstrated experience in human resource development, organizational change, institutional capacity building, training systems, and public sector reform.

 

  1. OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The objective of the assignment is to support implementation of Component 3 of the PFM II Project by translating existing strategies, frameworks, training plans, and institutional development tools into practical activities that strengthen government capacity to sustain PFM reforms.

 

The Advisor will support DoFA and State Government counterparts to:

 

The Advisor will contribute directly to the achievement of the following Project Results Indicators:

IR-6: Number of individuals completing certifications in specialized technical areas and retained within GoFSM, of which at least 50 percent are women.

 

Priority areas include:

IR-7: Increased engagement with citizens on public finances and the role of DoFA.

IR-8: Training partnerships established for qualification programmes in specialized public financial management disciplines.

 

In carrying out these responsibilities, the Advisor will coordinate with the relevant technical specialists, including the Budget Adviser and Procurement Reform Adviser, on transparency and publication activities. The technical preparation, validation, clearance, and publication of fiscal and procurement information will remain the responsibility of the relevant technical specialists and responsible government offices. The Advisor's role will be to facilitate coordination, stakeholder communication and citizen engagement and to monitor and report relevant progress under Component 3

 

  1. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Advisor will undertake the following workstreams.

Workstream 1: Professional Capacity Development, Competency Assessment and Certification (IR-6)

The Advisor will:

 

Workstream 2: Training Partnerships and Institutional Sustainability (IR-8)

The Advisor will:

 

Workstream 3: FMIS Change Management, Workforce Planning and Organizational Development

The Advisor will:

 

Workstream 4: Citizen Engagement, Stakeholder Communication and Coordination of Transparency Activities (IR-7)

The Advisor will:

 

The Advisor will coordinate and facilitate citizen engagement, stakeholder communication and related transparency activities but will not be responsible for the technical preparation, validation, clearance or substantive content of fiscal or procurement information. Responsibility for the preparation and publication of such information will remain with the relevant technical specialists and responsible government offices.

 

Workstream 5: Component 3 Coordination, Monitoring and Reporting

The Advisor will:

 

  1. REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS

The Advisor will work under the overall supervision of the Secretary of Finance and Administration through the Project Manager, PFM II.

The Advisor will work closely with:

 

  1. DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINES

Deliverable

Timing

Component 3 Implementation Work Plan

Within 30 days

Competency Gap Analysis and Skills Audit Report

Within 90 days

Training Needs Assessment Report and Updated Training Priorities

Within 120 days

Priority PFM Position Competency Profiles

Within 6 months

Training and Professional Development Programme

Annually

Workforce Assessment and Job Description Review Report

Within 9 months

Training Partnership Implementation Plan

Within 90 days

Training and Certification Progress Reports

Quarterly

FMIS Change Management Implementation Updates

Quarterly

Annual Citizen Engagement, Stakeholder Feedback and Communication Report, documenting engagement activities, stakeholder feedback, GoFSM responses and actions taken, communications activities, lessons learned and recommendations

Annually

Component 3 Progress Reports

Quarterly

Final Sustainability and Handover Report

Final month

 

  1. PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Performance will be assessed based on:

 

  1. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The Consultant shall possess:

  1. A Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Change Management, Education, Management, or related discipline.
  2. Minimum ten (10) years of professional experience in:

The Consultant shall demonstrate experience in:

  1. competency gap analysis and skills assessments;
  2. training needs assessments;
  3. competency-based HR systems;
  4. workforce planning;
  5. professional certification programmes;
  6. institutional capacity development;
  7. public sector reform programmes; and
  8. donor-funded governance or PFM projects.

 

The Consultant should have experience working with multiple government institutions and stakeholders.

Strong facilitation, communication, analytical, and report-writing skills are required.

Fluency in English is required.

Desirable experience includes:

 

  1. LOCATION AND DURATION

The assignment will be a full-time position based in Palikir, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, with travel to the four State Governments as required.

 

The Government will provide:

 

Official travel required for Project implementation will be funded in accordance with applicable Government and Project procedures.

 

The initial contract duration will be twenty-four (24) months, subject to satisfactory performance, Project requirements, and availability of financing.

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Contract Award

Project:P502685-Technical Assistance Grant to Support SINERGIS Implementation
Loan/Credit/TF Info:TF-C4755
Bid/Contract Reference No:ID-DJPK-565566-CS-INDV
Procurement Method:CDS-Direct Selection
Scope of Contract:Konsultan Project Management Advisor
Notice Version No:0


Date Notification of Award Issued
(YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/03/13
Duration of Contract

110 Day(s)
Awarded Firm(s):
PURRI ANDRIATY SUBANA (1105488)
Country: Indonesia

Final Evaluation Price
IDR 159600000

Signed Contract Price
IDR 166200000
Price:
Currency:
Amount:
Indonesian Rupiah (Indonesian Rupiah)
166200000
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Request for Expressions of Interest

(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)

Payments System Advisor to the Monetary Authority of the Marshall Islands (MAMI)

Project Name

Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project

Project Number

P502591

https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P502591

Activity and Reference Number (STEP)

Payments System Advisor FJ-PIFS-567205-CS-INDV

Implementing Agency Names

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat

Country

FIJI

 The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and seven Pacific Island member countries (Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu) have received financing (grants and credits) from the World Bank Group’s International Development Association (IDA) towards the Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project (the Project) and will apply part of these proceeds to the contract below for Consulting Services.

PIFS is seeking a qualified and experienced Payments System Advisor to provide technical advisory support to the Monetary Authority of the Marshall Islands (MAMI). The Advisor will assist with the establishment of a safe, efficient, inclusive, and scalable national payments system and oversight function, aligned with the CBR Project, the CBR Roadmap, regional harmonization work, and the emerging Pacific Payment Mechanism (PPM).

The Advisor will work closely with MAMI, PIFS, the World Bank, IMF, and other technical assistance providers to translate IMF recommendations into practical implementation steps for RMI. This is a time-based individual consultant assignment for up to twelve (12) months, with up to 240 working days of input, requiring significant in-country presence in Majuro (50–60% of input days).

Scope of Services

Under the overall direction of the Project Coordinator, the Payments System Advisor shall undertake the following activities:

Mandatory Criteria

Education

Experience

 

Evaluated Criteria:

Evaluated CriteriaPoints
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing national payment systems strategies and oversight frameworks30
Experience advising central banks or monetary authorities on payment infrastructure modernization30
Familiarity with international standards (CPMIIOSCO Principles, ISO 20022, risk-based supervision)20
Experience in stakeholder consultation and coordination across government, financial institutions, and payment service providers20

 

PIFS, on behalf of the participating member countries, now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach curriculum vitae and a cover letter with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.).

Firms’ staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment and, under such situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process.

The attention of interested Consultants (including firms) is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated February 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the individual consultant selection method set out in the World Bank Consultant Guidelines

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached below and provides details of the scope of the services required along with specific deliverables expected. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09.00 to 17.00 hrs Fiji Time.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) no later than Monday, September 21, 2026, 17:00 hrs (Fiji Time)

Address for Enquiries and Submission of EOIs

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat

Attn: Ajay Jagannath, Project Coordinator

Private Mail Bag, Suva

PO Box 856, Suva, Fiji.

Tel: 679-3312600

E-mail: cbrprocurement@forumsec.org  

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                              TERMS OF REFERENCE

                                                      CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL SELECTION

Payments System Advisor to the Monetary Authority of the Marshall Islands (MAMI)

Project Overview

Project Name

Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project

Indicative Activity / Budget Line

Component 2: Enabling Environment and Regulatory Harmonization - Payment System Oversight and Regulation - Oversight of National Payment Systems

Activity Reference Number (STEP)

FJ-PIFS-567205-CS-INDV

Position Title

Payments System Advisor to the Monetary Authority of the Marshall Islands (MAMI)

Location of role

Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands, with remote inputs and regular coordination with the Project Management Unit (PMU) in Suva. The assignment is expected to require significant in-country presence in Majuro, estimated at 50-60 percent of total input days. The detailed travel and work schedule will be agreed with PIFS, MAMI and the World Bank through the work plan.

Primary Counterpart

Monetary Authority of the Marshall Islands (MAMI)

Duration of Assignment

Time-based individual consultant contract for up to twelve (12) months, with up to 240 working days of input. Extension may be considered subject to project needs, budget availability, consultant performance, procurement plan arrangements, and applicable World Bank no-objection requirements. Payments will be based on approved timesheets and eligible reimbursable expenses.

Implementing Agency on behalf of participating countries

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS)
https://forumsec.org/

Agency Description

The Pacific Islands Forum was established to bring together the region to address pressing issues and challenges, and foster collaboration and cooperation in the pursuit of shared goals. PIF’s mandate is to strengthen cooperation and integration in the Pacific region through the pooling of regional governance, resources and the alignment of policies, furthering Forum members shared goals of economic growth, sustainable development, good governance and security. Founded in 1971, it comprises 18 members: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.  The PIFS is a vital platform for Leaders to convene, engage in discussions and agree on policies that will benefit the people of the region.

Selection Method

Competitive Selection of an independent individual consultant, subject to procurement plan adjustment, justification, conflict-of-interest review, and World Bank no-objection requirements where applicable.

Agency Description

The Pacific Islands Forum was established to bring together the region to address shared issues and support cooperation. PIF works through regional governance, shared resources and policy alignment to support economic growth, sustainable development, good governance and security. Founded in 1971, it comprises eighteen members: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

Participating Countries

The Pacific Island Countries participating in the regional project comprise Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. This assignment provides country-specific support to the Republic of the Marshall Islands under the regional project.

Overall Project Objective

The Project Development Objective is to enable continuous access to correspondent banking services in the participating Pacific Island Countries.

Project Length

August 2024 to September 30, 2030

Project Background

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) has received financing from the World Bank Group's International Development Association (IDA) for the Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project. The project supports participating Pacific Island Countries (PICs) to maintain continuous access to correspondent banking services, and to address underlying payment, regulatory and financial integrity constraints that contribute to de-risking in the region.

PICs are exposed to the withdrawal of correspondent banking relationships (CBRs) that underpin international trade, tourism, remittances, development finance, disaster relief, and humanitarian financial flows. The project provides a short-term CBR safety net while supporting the enabling environment and regional harmonization needed for a medium-term sustainable solution.

Component 2 of the project, Enabling Environment and Regulatory Harmonization, includes support for Payment System Oversight and Regulation. The relevant activity areas include payment systems regulatory harmonization, oversight of national payment systems, and collection of remittance and gender-disaggregated data on usage of financial services. Component 2 also supports payment systems strengthening, CBR Roadmap implementation, the CBR Resilience Index, and the feasibility work for the Pacific Payment Mechanism (PPM), which aims to aggregate payment flows and improve economies of scale.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is in the early phase of operationalizing the MAMI. In June 2026, the Governor of MAMI requested support for an advisor to assist with implementation of the Authority's operationalization strategy, including review and tailoring of recommendations from the IMF Monetary and Capital Markets Department technical assistance report, Operationalizing A New Monetary Authority. The request also highlighted the need to establish the national payment system in alignment with the World Bank CBR Strengthening Project's payment system harmonization roadmap.

The IMF report identifies several payment-related priorities for MAMI. These include the development of a National Payments Strategy (NPS), the establishment of payment operations and payment oversight functions, the creation of a stakeholder consultation mechanism and National Payment Council, the preparation of payment operations and oversight procedures, and the design of an Integrated Payment and Clearing System (IPCS) that can combine ACH, RTGS and instant payment functionality in a phased manner. The report also notes that RMI currently has no centralized payment system, that payment services are dominated by checks, that there is no e-money provider, and that electronic payments remain limited outside selected card and POS use cases.

This assignment is designed as payment systems technical assistance under the CBR Project’s Technical Assistance component. It is framed around the project's Payment System Oversight and Regulation activities and is expected to support MAMI in converting payment-related IMF recommendations into a practical work plan, institutional arrangements, operating procedures, oversight tools, stakeholder coordination mechanisms, and capacity building outputs.

Objective of the Position

The main objective of the Payments System Advisor to MAMI is to provide technical advisory support to MAMI for the establishment of a safe, efficient, inclusive and scalable national payments system and payment system oversight function, aligned with the CBR Project, the CBR Roadmap, regional payment system harmonization work, and the emerging design of the PPM.

The Advisor will review the payment-related findings and recommendations in the IMF MCM report and assist MAMI to translate the relevant payment system recommendations into a practical implementation approach for RMI. This will include helping MAMI distinguish payment system actions from broader central banking, governance, accounting, audit, reserve management, HR, communications and corporate services matters, and sequencing the payment system actions in line with MAMI’s institutional capacity, staffing plans and expected operational priorities.

In doing so, the Advisor will consider the small scale of the RMI financial sector, the dominance of checks, limited electronic payment usage, geographic dispersion, government payment needs, remittance costs, digital financial-service developments, and MAMI’s current staffing and institutional capacity.

Scope of Services

The selected Payments System Advisor will provide country-level, time-based technical implementation support for RMI on payment system matters. The work will be coordinated with the PIFS PMU, the PIFS Payment Systems Specialist, the World Bank payments team, IMF MCM and other technical assistance providers as relevant. The Advisor will carry out the following tasks, with timing and level of effort agreed through the 12-month implementation work plan and periodic work planning discussions:

i. Inception, work planning and IMF recommendation mapping

ii. Establishment of MAMI's national payments function

 

iii. National Payments Strategy

iv. Payment infrastructure and IPCS implementation support

v. Payment system oversight, data and risk-based supervision

vi. Coordination, consultation and National Payment Council support

vii. Alignment with the CBR Project and regional work

viii. Capacity building and knowledge transfer

Scope Exclusions

The assignment is limited to payment systems technical assistance and payment-related operationalization of MAMI. The Advisor will not draft the Payment Systems Act, amendments to the Monetary Authority Act, primary legislation, or formal legal opinions.

The Advisor will not provide general central bank advisory services on reserve management, fiscal agency, accounting, audit, human resources, communications, procurement, general governance, or corporate services except where those topics directly affect payment system operations, payment oversight, payment infrastructure or payment-related stakeholder coordination.

Time-Based Reporting Obligations and Expected Outputs

This assignment will be contracted on a time-based basis. Payments will be linked to approved timesheets, agreed input days, and eligible reimbursable expenses, not to a fixed-price deliverables schedule. The outputs listed below are expected working products and reporting instruments for managing the assignment, tracking progress, supporting quality review, and documenting knowledge transfer.

The Advisor will prepare and update working products in line with the agreed work plan and counterpart needs. These may include the inception note and 12-month payments work plan, IMF recommendation mapping, National Payments Strategy materials, payment function setup notes, National Payment Council materials, payment operations and oversight procedures, data templates, IPCS options and requirements notes, training materials, mission notes and handover materials.

Because the role is advisory and embedded with MAMI for a substantial part of the assignment, outputs may be revised or reprioritized during implementation with agreement from MAMI, PIFS and the World Bank. The Advisor will document changes through monthly activity notes, quarterly progress notes and the action tracker.

Reporting Obligations

The Payments System Advisor will work closely with MAMI on a day-to-day technical basis and will report administratively to the Project Coordinator within the PIFS PMU. Technical priorities, work planning, and expected outputs will be agreed with MAMI, PIFS and the World Bank payments team. The Advisor will also coordinate with the PIFS Payment Systems Specialist and the RMI Country Coordinator as relevant.

The Advisor will submit monthly timesheets and short monthly activity notes to the PIFS PMU, with confirmation from MAMI of the main activities undertaken. The monthly activity note should summarize days worked, in-country and remote inputs, meetings held, outputs prepared, issues requiring decision, and planned activities for the following month. Technical outputs will be shared with MAMI and PIFS, and PIFS will share them with the World Bank for review or no-objection where required under the project arrangements.

The Advisor will maintain a short action tracker covering agreed activities, responsible counterparts, due dates, risks, dependencies and decisions required. The tracker will be updated at least monthly, and more frequently if requested by the PMU or MAMI. The Advisor will also provide quarterly progress notes against the 12-month payments work plan and a final completion and handover note at the end of the assignment.

Institutional Arrangements

This is a time-based individual consultant assignment contracted by PIFS through the PMU under the Pacific Strengthening CBR Project. The assignment will be undertaken for the benefit of MAMI as the primary country counterpart. The procurement approach is competitive selection of an independent individual consultant, subject to the approved procurement plan, applicable PIFS procurement procedures, conflict-of-interest review, and World Bank review or no-objection requirements where applicable.

The Advisor is expected to spend significant time in Majuro during the assignment, estimated at 50-60 percent of total input days, especially during inception, stakeholder consultations, NPS preparation, payment function setup, capacity building and infrastructure planning. Remote work may be used for document preparation, virtual meetings, training, follow-up and coordination with PIFS and the World Bank.

Office space and access to meeting facilities may be provided by MAMI for in-country inputs and by PIFS for inputs in Suva, subject to availability. The Advisor will be responsible for maintaining secure records of documents, correspondence and data received during the assignment and for complying with all confidentiality requirements.

The Advisor's services will be subject to periodic performance review based on the performance indicators below. Performance review will inform continuation, extension, revision or termination of the assignment, subject to contract terms and World Bank requirements.

 

Performance Indicators

The following performance indicators will be used for contract management and performance assessment. They are intended to measure timely input, quality of advisory support, documented outputs, counterpart engagement and knowledge transfer under a time-based contract:

Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest

The Payments System Advisor shall comply with PIFS and World Bank policies and rules on anti-corruption, prevention of fraudulent practices, conflict of interest and confidentiality. The Advisor shall maintain confidentiality over all sensitive information obtained during the assignment and shall not publish or disclose any findings, data, reports or recommendations without prior written consent from PIFS and MAMI, and World Bank clearance where required.

Any draft reports and other documents produced by the Advisor will be discussed with and cleared by PIFS, MAMI and the World Bank before final issue. A non-disclosure agreement may be signed between PIFS, MAMI and the selected consultant and attached to the contract.

The Advisor must disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest before contract signature and throughout the assignment. The Advisor shall not participate in downstream procurement activities where such participation would create a conflict of interest under the World Bank Procurement Regulations or the Project Operations Manual.

Evaluation Requirements

Mandatory Criteria

This section details the basis upon which selection of the successful candidate will be based.

These criteria must be met to be considered for this contract.

Mandatory Criteria

Description

Evaluation

Education

A master's degree in economics, finance, law, public policy, payment systems, information systems, business administration or a related field. A PhD or other advanced professional qualification is preferred.

Pass or Fail

Experience

A minimum of 10 years of experience working on payment systems, financial market infrastructures, central bank payment operations, payment system oversight, digital financial services, remittances, cross-border payments, correspondent banking, or financial sector supervision, including senior management experience in a central bank, monetary authority or financial sector authority. The candidate should have held, at minimum, a department-head or equivalent senior management role covering payment system policy, operations, oversight, supervision or related financial sector functions.

Pass or Fail

Desirable Qualifications

These criteria are desirable qualifications that will be considered in confirming the suitability of the proposed consultant and documenting the direct selection justification. Candidates who meet the mandatory criteria will be ranked out of 100 points based on the scoring criteria above. The evaluation committee may interview the highest-ranked candidates where clarification is required or where candidates are closely ranked.

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Evaluated Criteria

Points

1

Knowledge of the economic and financial environment in the Pacific, small island states, or other small and capacity-constrained jurisdictions.

20

2

Experience advising central banks or financial sector authorities on National Payments Strategies, payment system modernization, payment operations, payment system oversight, or payment infrastructure implementation.

25

3

Experience with digital financial services, e-money, non-bank payment service providers, remittances, financial inclusion, consumer protection, gender-disaggregated data, or public sector payments.

15

4

Ability to prepare high-quality strategies, advisory notes, manuals, operating procedures, data templates, training materials and implementation roadmaps.

20

5

Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder assignments involving central banks, ministries of finance, banks, payment service providers, telecom operators, development partners and regional organizations.

20

 

Total

100

Language: Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required

 

Selection Method

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LEBANESE REPUBLIC

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

Lebanon Fiscal Management Project - Project Coordination Unit

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION)

Country

Lebanese Republic

Project

Lebanon Fiscal Management Project (FMP) (P181155)

Loan No.

IBRD-96440

Assignment Title

Consulting Firm for IFMIS Implementation Support

Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan)

LB-MOF-568525-CS-QCBS

Market Approach

Open - International

Deadline for Submission of Expressions of Interest

5 October 2026 at 15:00, Beirut local time

 

  1. Financing

The Lebanese Republic has received financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) toward the cost of the Lebanon Fiscal Management Project (FMP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under the contract for the consulting services described below.

The consulting services (“the Services”) will be provided to the Ministry of Finance of the Lebanese Republic (“the Client”), which is the implementing agency for the Project.

  1. Objective and scope of the Services

The objective of the assignment is to support the Ministry of Finance (MoF) in the successful preparation, procurement, implementation, and institutionalization of a fit-for-purpose Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) that strengthens public financial management, improves fiscal transparency and accountability, and supports the Government of Lebanon’s reform agenda.

The selected consulting firm will serve as an independent technical advisor and implementation oversight consultant. The Firm will not be responsible for supplying, configuring, implementing, or deploying the IFMIS solution, which will be procured separately through a competitive process.

The Services will include, inter alia:

Cross-cutting activities will include change management, enterprise risk management, cybersecurity and data protection, capacity building, and knowledge transfer throughout the assignment.

  1. Duration, place of performance, and contract type

The assignment will comprise two components:

The Services are expected to be performed through a combination of in-country engagements at the Ministry of Finance in Beirut, Lebanon, and remote inputs, as appropriate to the nature and requirements of each phase. The required level and timing of expert mobilization, particularly during Phase F, will be agreed with and authorized by the MoF.

The contract will therefore comprise a Lump-Sum component for Phases A–E and a Time-Based component for Phase F.

  1. Terms of Reference

The detailed Terms of Reference for the assignment is attached to this Request for Expressions of Interest. It may also be obtained at the address given in paragraph 10 below, or requested by email.

  1. Invitation

The Ministry of Finance now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consulting firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

Expressions of interest shall be structured so as to address each of the shortlisting criteria set out in paragraph 6 below, in the order in which they appear. Submissions that do not address these criteria may not be considered.

  1. Shortlisting criteria

The consultant will be shortlisted on the basis of the following criteria. Only the qualifications and experience of the firm - and, where an association is proposed, of its joint venture partners - will be assessed at this stage.

  1. Core business and proven corporate experience in IFMIS advisory, public financial management reform, IFMIS procurement support, implementation oversight, or closely related public-sector digital transformation assignments.
  2. Demonstrated experience in IFMIS advisory, procurement preparation, and/or implementation support in at least three countries during the last ten (10) years.
  3. Demonstrated experience in business process reengineering and definition of functional and technical requirements for large-scale public financial management information systems, including preparation of FRS/SRS, data migration requirements, and system integration specifications.
  4. Experience preparing procurement strategies and RFP packages for complex COTS-based government information systems, and providing technical advisory support during evaluation, contract negotiations, implementation oversight, testing, go-live and stabilization.
  5. Proven experience working in fragile, conflict-affected or post-crisis environments. Experience in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and experience under World Bank-financed or other multilateral development bank-financed projects will be considered an advantage.
  6. Demonstrated managerial and organizational capacity to mobilize and coordinate a multidisciplinary team covering IFMIS, PFM, business process reengineering, budget classification/chart of accounts, treasury/TSA, legal reform, ICT procurement, data migration, change management and independent quality assurance.

Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, Seventh Edition, September 2025 (“the Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. The Procurement Regulations are available on the World Bank’s website at www.worldbank.org/procurement.

  1. Associations

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but shall indicate clearly whether the association takes the form of a joint venture or of a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all partners shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract if selected.

  1. Selection method and shortlist

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

The shortlist will contain not fewer than five (5) and not more than eight (8) firms. Only shortlisted Consultants will be invited to submit proposals, and will be notified in writing.

  1. Submission of expressions of interest

Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form, in English, to the address given in paragraph 12 below (in person, by mail, or by e-mail) no later than 5 October 2026 at 15:00 hours, Beirut local time.

  1. Address for information and submission

Further information may be obtained at the address below during office hours, 08:00 to 16:00 hours Beirut local time, Monday to Friday:

Amer Syagha / Procurement Specialist

Project Coordination Unit - Lebanon Fiscal Management Project

Ministry of Finance - The Republic of Lebanon

Riad El Solh

Beirut, Lebanon

Telephone: +961-1-956000 Ext 1121

E-mail: amers@finance.gov.lb

Website: www.finance.gov.lb

 

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 NOTE: KINDLY NOTE THAT THIS ASSIGNMENT HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED. 


ROAD TRANSPORT AND SAFETY AGENCY

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)

PROJECT NAME: Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER)
Grant No:              E2930 ZM
Project ID No.       IDA E2930
Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Technical Advisory & Development Of Terms                Of Reference For The Design Phase Of The Smart Corridor Project
Reference No.       ZM- RTSA-462199-CS

The Government of the Republic of Zambia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include providing technical advisory support and developing the Terms of Reference (ToRs) for both the design consultant and a Technical Advisor firm for the SMART Corridor project. The SMART Corridor aims to enhance transport efficiency, road safety, and trade facilitation along key regional corridors, particularly the Lusaka–Nakonde section of the Dar es Salaam corridor. This consultancy is expected to be undertaken within a period of 4 weeks.
The individual consultant will work closely with the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) and other key stakeholders to ensure that the ToRs align with project objectives. The scope of work includes reviewing relevant project documentation, engaging with stakeholders, drafting the ToRs for the design consultant and the Technical Advisor, incorporating feedback, and finalizing the ToRs for use in procurement. The consultancy will also include providing technical advisory support to RTSA during the ToR preparation process.
The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:

1.    Educational Background:
•    Advanced degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Transport Planning, Project Management, Digital Planning, or a related field.
2.    Relevant Experience:
•    At least 10 years of experience in developing and managing transport infrastructure projects.
•    Demonstrated experience working on projects related to Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), traffic management, road safety, tolling systems, and/or trade facilitation.
•    Experience working with multilateral development banks (e.g., World Bank) and familiarity with their procurement guidelines is an added advantage.
•    Experience working with government agencies and coordinating with multiple stakeholders on infrastructure projects.
3.    Technical Skills:
•    Strong understanding of transport infrastructure design and project implementation, particularly digitization of transport systems.
•    Expertise in drafting comprehensive Terms of Reference, technical documents, and consultancy reports.
•    Proven ability to facilitate stakeholder consultations and incorporate diverse perspectives into technical documents.
4.    Communication and Coordination Skills:
•    Excellent communication and presentation skills.
•    Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including government agencies and international organizations.
•    Proven ability to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
5.    Language Requirements:
•    Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
The attention of interested consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers 2011 (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
The Agency now invites eligible individual (Consultants) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultants should submit their applications letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of academic and professional qualifications demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services.
Further information and the detailed Terms of Reference for the assignment can be obtained from the Road Transport and Safety Agency, Procurement Department at the address given below from 09:00 – 17:00 hours local time or email: alumbuka@rtsa.org.zm.
Expressions of interest (EOI) with detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter  written must be submitted through the email addresses below not later than 11th April, 2025 at 17:00 hours local time clearly indicating the name of Consultancy applied for email to alumbuka@rtsa.org.zm; jhicikumba@rtsa.org.zm ; gmubuyaeta@rtsa.org.zm .

Acting Procurement Specialist
For/Chief Executive Officer
ROAD TRANSPORT AND SAFETY AGENCY

"},{"id":"OP00467995","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"10-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-09-10T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"16:00","project_ctry_name":"Somalia, Federal Republic of","project_id":"P501662","project_name":"Somalia productive, resilient, and inclusive growth (SPRING) project","bid_reference_no":"SO-MOF-543514-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Legal Advisor for MOCI","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Ministry of Finance - Shanagi District,\nMogadishu, Somalia.","contact_ctry_name":"Somalia, Federal Republic of","contact_email":"procurementspring1@gmail.com","contact_name":"Ahmed Burale","contact_organization":"Federal Republic of Somalia, Ministry of Finance, Office of the Director General","contact_phone_no":"0617635","submission_date":"2026-09-10T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
  1. Background: In May 2025, the Federal Republic of Somalia, through its Ministry of Finance (MoF) launched the Somalia Productive, Resilient, and Inclusive Growth (SPRING) project. The project development objective is to promote private sector-led growth and job creation by improving the business-enabling environment, strengthening the financial system, and enhancing access to finance.  

The SPRING project is organized around four components (three mutually-reinforcing and one supporting): (i) Component 1: Improving the enabling environment for the private sector; (ii) Component 2: Deepening financial sector reforms and strengthening institutional capacity; (iii) Component 3: Enhancing access to finance and resilience for MSMEs; and (iv) Component 4: Project Management. A wide range of activities will be implemented as part of this project to reach its development objective, such as improvements to regulatory/institutional frameworks, the rollout of the digital ID system, financial sector reforms, the creation of a risk-sharing mechanism, and the provision of business development services for micro, small and medium enterprises in select economic sectors, among others.

The MoF received US$105 million from the World Bank, including US$10 million from the Somalia Multi-Partner Fund to implement the SPRING project. As part of this initiative, under Component 1, MoF intends to apply for part of the proceeds from the World Bank to finance the a Senior Legal and Policy Advisor to provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in drafting, reviewing, harmonizing, and implementing priority commercial legislation and regulatory instruments under the SPRING Project.

  1.  Responsibilities: The Senior Legal and Policy Advisor will lead legal and regulatory reforms under the SPRING Project by drafting and reviewing key commercial laws, strengthening the business registration system, and ensuring alignment with constitutional, federal, and international frameworks. The role includes improving regulatory efficiency, supporting harmonization across Federal and Member State levels, providing legal and policy advice, and building institutional capacity. These efforts aim to enhance the quality, transparency, and predictability of business regulations and support private sector development

All other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website link:  https://moci.gov.so/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Legal-Policy-Advisor-TOR.pdf

  1. Skills and qualifications

 Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on the qualifications, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include:

  1. Duration: The proposed duration for the assignment is Twelve Months (12) calendar months from starts date.
  2. The Ministry of Ministry of Finance now invites eligible consulting (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services and furnish the Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  3. Attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14, 3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services dated in September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.    
  4. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.
  5. Interested Consultant may obtain further information (in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except on public holidays.
  6.   Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by May12, 2026, at 4:00pm (Somalia Local time)

Attention; Project Coordinator

SCALED-UP Project

Ministry of Finance

Federal Government of Somalia

Shangani District, Mogadishu, Somalia

Email Address:  bid.scaledup@piu.mof.gov.so

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Background:  In May 2025, the Federal Republic of Somalia, through its Ministry of Finance (MoF) launched the Somalia Productive, Resilient, and Inclusive Growth (SPRING) project. The project development objective is to promote private sector-led growth and job creation by improving the business-enabling environment, strengthening the financial system, and enhancing access to finance. 

The SPRING project is organized around four components (three mutually-reinforcing and one supporting): (i) Component 1: Improving the enabling environment for the private sector; (ii) Component 2: Deepening financial sector reforms and strengthening institutional capacity; (iii) Component 3: Enhancing access to finance and resilience for MSMEs; and (iv) Component 4: Project Management. A wide range of activities will be implemented as part of this project to reach its development objective, such as improvements to regulatory/institutional frameworks, the rollout of the digital ID system, financial sector reforms, the creation of a risk-sharing mechanism, and the provision of business development services for micro, small and medium enterprises in select economic sectors, among others.  MoF received US$105 million from the World Bank, including US$10 million from the Somalia Multi-Partner Fund to implement the SPRING project. As part of this initiative, under Component 1, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) is strengthening its role in Advancing regional trade integration through Somalia’s accession to the East African Community (EAC) and the World Trade Organization (WTO).

 MoF intends to apply for part of the proceeds from the World Bank to finance the position of Industrial Development Advisor for the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Industrial Development Advisor will support MoCI in implementing industrial policies, formalizing businesses, improving export readiness, developing Special Economic Zones, strengthening intellectual property administration, coordinating stakeholders, drafting regulatory instruments, delivering staff training, facilitating public–private dialogue, and preparing implementation plans and progress reports.

 

 

 

Responsibilities: an The Industrial Development Advisor will support the implementation of Somalia’s industrial policies by developing work plans, regulatory instruments, standards, incentive frameworks, and procedures. The Advisor will promote business formalization, export readiness, and access to EAC, AfCFTA, and WTO markets. The Advisor will provide technical support for Special Economic Zones, intellectual property administration, investment facilitation, value-chain development, and environmental compliance. The role will also strengthen coordination between MoCI, government institutions, and the private sector, with attention to micro, small, and women-owned industries. The Advisor will train MoCI and SEZ staff and support public–private consultations on industrial and trade barriers. The Advisor will also prepare regulatory frameworks, implementation plans, training materials, progress reports, and strategic advisory documents.

All other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website link: https://moci.gov.so/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ToR-Industrial-Development-Advisor-2.pdf 

2.   Skills and qualifications

Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on qualification, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience and competencies include:

•   Master’s degree in industrial economics, Development Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

•    Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience in industrial development, investment facilitation, value chain development, or related regulatory reform work within government or international development contexts and supportive of business formalization and external trade.

•    Demonstrated knowledge of industrial policy design, business formalization and licensing systems, special economic zone governance, or productive sector development in sub-Saharan Africa or comparable fragile and conflict-affected settings.

•    Experience with intellectual property administration or quality and standards systems is an advantage.

•    Demonstrated ability to manage inter-ministerial coordination and facilitate multi-stakeholder consultation processes.

•    Experience with World Bank or international development projects is highly preferred.

•    Proficiency in English and excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Fluency in Somali is an advantage.

3.   Duration: The proposed duration for the assignment is one year (12) calendar months from starts date.

4.   The Ministry of Ministry of Finance now invites eligible consulting (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services and furnish the Curriculum Vitae (CV).

5.   Attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14, 3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services dated in September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

6.   A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.

7.   Interested Consultant may obtain further information (in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday except on public holidays.

8.   Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by 30th September 2026 4:00PM. Local Time.

Attention; Project Coordinator

SPTRING Project

Ministry of Finance

Federal Government of Somalia

Shangani District, Mogadishu, Somalia

Email Address: bid.spring@piu.mof.gov.so

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"},{"id":"OP00467495","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"08-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-09-23T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"00:00","project_ctry_name":"Eastern and Southern Africa","project_id":"P175731","project_name":"SADC Regional Statistics Project","bid_reference_no":"BW-SADC-563161-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Development of NSDS in South Africa","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Plot 54385, New CBD, Private Bag 0095, Gaborone","contact_ctry_name":"Botswana","contact_email":"djagai@sadc.int","contact_name":"Deepchandsingh Jagai","contact_organization":"Southern African Development Community","contact_phone_no":"3641623","contact_web_url":"https://www.sadc.int/procurement-opportunities.","submission_date":"2026-09-08T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"

 

 

SADC SECRETARIAT

 

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS SELECTION)

 

 

COUNTRY:                       Botswana

 

NAME OF PROJECT:        REGIONAL STATISTICS PROJECT (RSP)

 

PROJECT ID:                     P175731

 

ASSIGNMENT TITLE:       INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY TO DEVELOP THE NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF STATISTICS (NSDS) OF SOUTH AFRICA- BW-SADC-563161-CS-INDV

 

REFERENCE NUMBER:      SADC/3/5/2/460

 

DATE OF ISSUE: 9 September 2026

 

The SADC Secretariat, through the Regional Statistics Project (RSP) (P175731), has received grant financing from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank. The Project Development Objective is to strengthen the institutional capacity of SADC to produce, disseminate and use quality statistics while increasing regional harmonisation and collaboration. Under the Project, SADC is implementing Component 1: Harmonisation, Quality and Dissemination of Core Social and Economic Statistics.

 

In view of the above, the SADC Secretariat is undertaking several interventions aimed at strengthening the SADC Regional Statistical System (SRSS) and enhancing the production, quality, harmonisation, dissemination and use of regional statistics. These interventions include technical assistance and capacity building activities in priority statistical areas, including poverty statistics, statistical software and data processing, survey methodologies, national accounts, environment and climate change statistics, statistical communication, quality assurance and harmonised regional statistical guidelines.

 

The SADC Secretariat intends to apply part of the proceeds of the grant towards the consulting services to coordinate and compile a National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) for South Africa, in support of the objectives of the Regional Statistics Project.

 

The SADC Secretariate invites submissions from suitably qualified and interested individual consultants to conduct the training, recruited as individual consultants following World Bank Procurement Regulations dated September 2023.

 

Title             :  Individual Consultancy to Develop the National Strategy for Development of Statistics (NSDS) of South Africa (1 Position)

 

Accountable:  Senior Officer, Research and Statistics 

 

Duration of Assignment:  180 Calendar Days

 

  1. The Objectives of the Assignment

 

The overall objective of this consultancy is to support National Statistical offices (NSOs) on strategic and policy aspects pertaining to Official Statistics to strengthen governance and provide strategic direction ensuring fulfillment of its mandate in the development process at national and international level.

 

  1. Specific objectives

 

The specific objective of this consultancy is to develop a draft NSDS for South Africa as a guiding policy framework for coordination and implementation of statistics in support of national priorities and responsive to regional, continental and global agendas. The NSDS also need to cater for specific issues such as advocacy, communication, gender mainstreaming, cybersecurity, results-based framework, innovative data sources and others relevant.

 

  1. Expected results

 

The consultant is expected to achieve the following results in the following as part of drafting the NSDS:

 

  1. Assessment and review of the existing policy and strategic frameworks identifying gaps and challenges amongst others with a defined and well-structured stakeholders engagement plan;

ii.       Identification of specific and impactful recommendations with justification for implementation towards drafting of the NSDS and its strategic focus areas and discussion within the governance structure for consideration; and

iii.      Detailed explanation of the strategic focus areas with a results-based monitoring & evaluation framework aligned to national and international priorities/commitments.

  1. QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

 

This assignment is expected to be carried out by an individual consultant expert and should be an expert in strategic and policy formulation in Official Statistics.  The specific profile is provided below:

 

Qualifications and Skills

 

 

General Professional Experience

 

 

Specific Professional Experience

 

  2. Duration of the assignment

 

The Individual Consultant will be recruited for 180 Calander Days.

 

  1. Facilities to be provided by the Client

 

For the expert working on this consultancy, the Contracting Authority shall facilitate for visa entry in South Africa, if required.

 

  1. Location of Employment

 

The assignment may involve traveling to Pretoria, South Africa.

 

  1. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 

 

  1. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

 

  1. Mode of Application

 

Interested Individuals Consultants meeting the stated requirements should submit their Expressions of interest including updated detailed curriculum vitae (CVs) and copies of professional certificates must be delivered in a written form using a drag and drop electronic tender box by Wednesday, 23rd September 2026 on or before 00:00 hours, Botswana local time. No public opening will be heard.

 

 

SADC Collab Link: https://collab.sadc.int/s/FEDjgEATZEdSNqJ

 

Kindly note that only highly technically scored bidder will be contacted for negotiations meeting.

 

  1. VALIDITY OF THE TECHINICAL PROPOSAL

Your Technical proposal should be valid for a period of 90 days from the date of deadline for submission.

 

12.  Additional requests for information and clarifications can be made through the address below:

 

 

 

 

The Procuring entity: SADC Secretariat

Head of Procurement Unit

Telephone: +267 364 1989 / 3951863

Fax: 3972848

E-mail: mmikuwa@sadc.int 

Copy to: djagai@sadc.int  or tchabwera@sadc.int

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annex 1- CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)

 

 

Position Title and No.

{e.g., K-1, INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT}

Name of Expert:

{Insert full name}

Date of Birth:

{day/month/year}

Country of Citizenship/Residence

 

 

Education: {List college/university or other specialized education, giving names of educational institutions, dates attended, degree(s)/diploma(s) obtained}

________________________________________________________________________

 

Employment record relevant to the assignment: {Starting with present position, list in reverse order. Please provide dates, name of employing organization, titles of positions held, types of activities performed and location of the assignment, and contact information of previous clients and employing organization(s) who can be contacted for references. Past employment that is not relevant to the assignment does not need to be included.}

 

Period

Employing organization and your title/position. Contact information for references

Country

Summary of activities performed relevant to the Assignment

[e.g., May 2005-present]

[e.g., Ministry of ……, advisor/consultant to…

 

For references: Tel…………/e-mail……; Mr. Hbbbbb, deputy minister]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Membership in Professional Associations and Publications: ___________________________________________________________________

Language Skills (indicate only languages in which you can work): ______________

___________________________________________________________________

 

Adequacy for the Assignment:

 

Detailed Tasks Assigned on Consultant’s Team of Experts:

 

Reference to Prior Work/Assignments that Best Illustrates Capability to Handle the Assigned Tasks

{List all deliverables/tasks as in REOI or TORS in which the  Expert will be involved)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 Experts contact information: (e-mail …………………., phone……………)

 

Certification:

I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes myself, my qualifications, and my experience, and I am available to undertake the assignment in case of an award. I understand that any misstatement or misrepresentation described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal by the Client, and/or sanctions by the Bank.

 

                                                                                                       {day/month/year}

 

 

Name of Expert                                                 Signature               Date

 

 

                                                                                                      

 

 

 

 

 

 

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REOI

Country: The People's Republic of China
Project Name: IBRD Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project

Loan No.: 9213-CN

Assignment Name: Project Publicity

Contract No.: GDCS-030

Bidding No.: 0733-26083817

The Government of the People's Republic of China has received a loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to improve food safety management at the national and sub-national levels and to reduce food safety risks in selected value chains. The project is being implemented by the State Administration for Market Regulation, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Province, and Shandong Province (Yantai City).

As part of the China Food Safety Project, Guangdong Province is responsible for the implementation of the World Bank-financed Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project. The project comprises four sub-components: Food Safety Supervision Process, Institution Building and Regulatory Performance, Whole Value Chain Food Safety Control, and Project Implementation Support.

This Contract, namely the Project Publicity Contract (Contract No.: GDCS-030), utilizes World Bank loan funds to procure a Project Publicity Consulting Advisor (hereinafter referred to as the 'Consulting Advisor') to carry out promotional activities for the World Bank-financed Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project. Through a matrix-based publicity strategy across short video platforms, newspapers, official social media accounts, and news media, the project will showcase and promote its implementation outcomes and achievements from multiple perspectives and through diverse channels.

The estimated start date for the tasks under this Contract is October 2026, with an anticipated implementation period of 27 months

Guangdong Provincial Center of Agro-product Safety and Quality (Guangdong Green Food Development Center) hereby invites eligible and interested consulting advisors to provide publicity services. The main scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1.Formulate the publicity plan for the World Bank-financed Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project;

2.Convergent media publicity for the project;

3.Live-streaming promotion;

4.Design and production of promotional materials, such as posters and brochures;

5.Conceptual promotion and branding;

6.Photography and videography for project events;

7.Collect and organize publicity outcomes, draft summary reports, and assist with project acceptance and verification.

The detailed scope of services and other requirements are specified in the attached Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Consulting Services on the Project Publicity under the IBRD Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project

 

I.Selection Criteria for the Consultants' Shortlist:

1.Capability to independently bear civil liability (Must provide a copy of the Business License or the Certificate of Legal Person for Public Institutions);

2.Sound financial accounting system (Must provide audited financial reports for the past 3 years);

3.Possess the professional and technical capabilities necessary to fulfill the Contract (Applicants must provide: A Letter of Commitment demonstrating media publicity capabilities. Format to be determined by the applicant);

4.Good record of tax and social security payment in accordance with the law (Must provide proof of tax payment and social security contribution for the past 3 months);

5.Good business credit and sound business performance (Must provide a statement certifying no major illegal or irregular business activities in the past 3 years, and that the applicant is not listed on the "Credit China" website as a "person subject to enforcement for dishonesty," "major tax violation entity," or "entity with serious illegal acts in government procurement");

6.Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in publicity and promotional work related to agriculture, food, and other relevant sectors (Applicants must provide: A Company Profile. The profile must include at least the company's history and experience in publicity, promotion, planning, advertising, and brand building related to agriculture or food. The Company Profile must be stamped with the official company seal);

7.Have successfully completed at least one (1) similar project publicity service contract within the past five (5) years (from January 1, 2021, up to the deadline for submission of the Letter of Intent). The completion date shall be determined based on the contract completion date, the acceptance certificate date, or the completion date specified in the owner's certificate.

Similar project publicity service contracts refer to government project publicity, international project publicity, and convergent media publicity projects that are similar in scope of services to this Contract.

Applicants must provide: Photocopies of relevant supporting documents, including key pages of the contract that clearly indicate the contract name, scope of services, service period, date of signature, and the signatures and seals of both contracting parties. If the contract does not specify a service period, an acceptance certificate or a Client's Certificate may be provided. The Client's Certificate must explicitly state that the project has been completed in accordance with the contract and specify the date of completion, and it must be stamped with the official seal of the client.

 

Please note that the Consultant must provide all the supporting materials stipulated in the above "Selection Criteria for the Consultants' Shortlist," along with detailed contact information (including contact person, address, telephone number, email address, etc.). The Consultant shall solely bear the relevant responsibilities and consequences for any issues arising from incomplete submission or failure to meet the requirements.

II.Interested Consultants are advised to refer to the provisions regarding Conflict of Interest policy in Sections 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17, and the provisions regarding Eligibility in Sections 3.21, 3.22, 3.23, and 3.24 of the "World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers" (November 2020). The Consulting Advisor shall proactively disclose whether it has any affiliation with the following entities. If such an affiliation exists, the Consulting Advisor must provide a statement explaining the relationship (format to be determined by the applicant, including but not limited to the shareholding structure and shareholding ratio). If no such affiliation exists, the Consulting Advisor must provide a Letter of Commitment (format to be determined by the applicant):

Client: Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Center (Guangdong Green Food Development Center)

Procurement Agent: CITIC International Tendering Co., Ltd.

Feasibility Study Report Preparation Unit: Institute of Agricultural Economics and Information, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Preliminary Design Unit: Guangzhou Urban Planning and Surveying Research Institute

 

III.Consulting firms may form an association with other firms, but it must be clearly indicated whether the arrangement is in the form of a Joint Venture or Subcontracting. If the Joint Venture form is chosen, each member of the Joint Venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire Contract. Please note that every member of the Joint Venture must meet the requirements of the above "Selection Criteria for the Consultants' Shortlist".

IV.The Consultant will be selected through the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method as specified in the Procurement Regulations.

V.This Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) is published on the "World Bank Section of China Tendering and Bidding Public Service Platform" (https://bulletin.cebpubservice.com/bank/index.html) and "China Tendering and Bidding Network" (https://www.chinabidding.cn/).

VI.For further information, please contact the Procurement Agent during working hours from September 7, 2026, to September 20, 2026, between 9:00-11:30 AM and 1:00-5:00 PM (Beijing Time).

VII.The number of hard copies of the Expression of Interest (including: specified supporting materials, a brief introduction of the company's basic information and business scope, and any other materials the Consultant deems necessary) shall be: one original and four copies in Chinese. Each copy must be perfect bound. In addition, the Consultant shall submit an electronic version separately on a USB flash drive at the same time as the submission of the Expression of Interest. The USB flash drive must be labeled with the Contract Number and the full name of the Consultant. The USB flash drive shall be sealed together with the original Expression of Interest.

VIII.Deadline and Address for Submission of Expressions of Interest:

Deadline for submission: 10:00 AM (Beijing Time) on September 21, 2026;

Address: Bid Opening Room, 6th Floor, Guangren Building, No. 1 Guangren Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province.

 

Client: Guangdong Provincial Center of Agro-product Safety and Quality (Guangdong Green Food Development Center)
Contact Person: Ms. Wu
Address: No. 135, Xianlie East Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province
Postal Code: 510230

Tel: +86-20-87590235
E-mail: mailto:nynct_ncpzx_zhangsh@gd.gov.cn

Procurement Agent: CITIC International Tendering Co., Ltd.
Contact Person: Ms. Guo, Mr. Zhang
Address: Room 1811, 18/F, Tower 59, No. 59 Dongsanhuan Middle Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
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E-mail: mailto:guoying@ck.citic.com; mailto:zhangfan@ck.citic.com

 

Attachment: Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Consulting Services on the Project Publicity under the IBRD Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project

 

Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Consulting Services on the Project Publicity under the IBRD Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project

 

To promote the IBRD Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project and showcase its implementation outcomes, the Guangdong Center for Agricultural Product Quality and Safety (Guangdong Green Food Development Center) intends to engage a Project Publicity Consulting Advisor to provide professional publicity services for the project

 

I.Project Background

Agricultural product quality and safety are critical issues of national importance that directly affect people's livelihoods. In recent years, national authorities have successively introduced policy documents such as the Regulations for the Implementation of the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China and the 14th Five-Year Plan for National Agricultural Green Development, explicitly proposing the establishment of a comprehensive quality and safety management system spanning the entire supply chain 'from farm to table'.

As part of the China Food Safety Project, Guangdong Province is responsible for the implementation of the World Bank-financed Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project. The project comprises four sub-components: Food Safety Supervision Process, Institution Building and Regulatory Performance, Whole Value Chain Food Safety Control, and Project Implementation Support.

II.Objectives of the Consulting Services

By engaging a Consulting Advisor, this project aims to carry out comprehensive publicity activities for the World Bank-financed Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project, showcase its implementation outcomes, and enhance the project's visibility and public awareness.

III.Scope of Services

The Consulting Advisor shall provide end-to-end services for this project. The main scope of services includes:

(I) Formulate the Publicity Plan

Develop a comprehensive publicity plan for the World Bank-financed Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality Safety Improvement (Demonstration) Project.

(II) Convergent Media Publicity

1.Provincial-level Media Coverage: Conduct regular publicity on provincial-level media platforms covering specific project activities, events, and outcomes. A minimum of ten (10) news reports shall be published.

2.New Media Campaigns: Launch a series of promotional campaigns on new media platforms. Produce and publish a minimum of fifty (50) short videos on platforms such as Douyin and WeChat Channels (Shipinhao). Content Requirement: At least five (5) of these videos must focus on food safety risk communication. Duration Requirement: Each video must be no less than forty (40) seconds in length. Performance KPIs: Each published video must achieve a minimum of two thousand (2,000) views and five hundred (500) likes.

3.Promotional Videos: Shoot, produce, and edit high-definition (HD) promotional videos for the project to introduce its activities and showcase its outcomes. A minimum of five (5) videos shall be produced, with each video being no less than two (2) minutes in duration.

4.Graphic and Text Promotional Articles: Write a minimum of twenty (20) graphic and text articles related to project activities. At least five (5) of these articles must focus on food safety risk communication. The articles shall be reposted on a minimum of three (3) official social media accounts (WeChat Official Accounts), and each published article must achieve a minimum of one thousand (1,000) views.

(III) Live-streaming Promotion: Conduct live-streaming coverage of project trainings and events (including both photo live-streaming and video live-streaming). Video Live-streaming: A minimum of three (3) sessions shall be conducted, with each lasting no less than one (1) hour. At least one (1) of these sessions must be dedicated to an event focusing on food safety risk communication. Photo Live-streaming: A minimum of two (2) sessions shall be conducted, providing no less than one hundred (100) high-definition (HD) photos per session.

(IV) Posters, Brochures, and Other Promotional Materials: Design, produce, print, and distribute promotional materials such as posters and brochures related to project activities. Posters: A minimum of thirty (30) promotional posters shall be designed. Brochures: Brochures may be revised based on existing project brochures, newly designed, or printed according to specific requirements.

(V) Conceptual Promotion: Conduct conceptual promotion at designated venues of the Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Center (Guangdong Green Food Development Center). Regularly update the content of visual and text display boards at these venues.

(VI) Event Photography and Videography: Provide photography, videography, and photo collection and processing services for at least five (5) important events, including visits and supervision missions by World Bank experts, as well as project field research.

(VII) Publicity Outcomes Collection, Summary Report Drafting, and Project Acceptance Assistance: Be responsible for organizing and compiling data, including collecting publicity outcomes across various platforms and compiling statistical data such as views and watch counts. Draft activity summaries and publicity outcome reports, and assist the Client with project acceptance and verification.

 

.Deliverables

The estimated start date for the tasks under this Contract is October 2026, with an anticipated implementation period of twenty-seven (27) months. The Consulting Advisor shall provide the Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Center (Guangdong Green Food Development Center) with all materials generated from the publicity activities and summary reports, including the following deliverables:

No.

Content of Deliverables

Timeline / Frequency

1

Project Publicity Campaign Plan

Within one (1) month after signing the Contract

2

A minimum of ten (10) original news reports

During the implementation period

3

Fifty (50) short videos

During the implementation period

4

five (5) promotional videos

During the implementation period

5

twenty (20) original graphic and text articles

During the implementation period

6

three (3) video live-streaming sessions, two (2) photo live-streaming sessions

During the implementation period

7

thirty (30) original design posters

During the implementation period

8

Other creative publicity deliverables

During the implementation period

9

two (2) updates for conceptual promotion

During the implementation period

10

photography, videography, and processing for important events such as World Bank supervision missions (a minimum of five (5) video productions)

During the implementation period

11

Interim Publicity Summary Report

Within twelve (12) months after signing the Contract

12

Final Publicity Summary Report

Within one (1) week after the expiration of the Contract service period

 

The Interim Report shall be submitted within twelve (12) months after signing the Contract, and the Final Summary Report shall be submitted within one (1) week after the expiration of the Contract service period. The Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Center (Guangdong Green Food Development Center) shall organize an acceptance panel to review and verify the submitted plans, deliverables, and reports. The exact submission dates shall be determined based on the project progress and the requirements of the Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Center (Guangdong Green Food Development Center). Two (2) hard copies of the final version of each report, printed, bound, and stamped with the official seal, shall be submitted to the Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Center (Guangdong Green Food Development Center).

All rights, including but not limited to intellectual property rights, to the data, reports, convergent media products, and research outcomes generated in the performance of this consulting assignment shall be owned by the Guangdong Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Center (Guangdong Green Food Development Center).

 

V.Qualification Requirements for the Consultant

1.Capability to independently bear civil liability (Must provide a copy of the Business License or the Certificate of Legal Person for Public Institutions);

2.Sound financial accounting system (Must provide audited financial reports for the past 3 years);

3.Possess the professional and technical capabilities necessary to fulfill the Contract (Applicants must provide: A Letter of Commitment demonstrating media publicity capabilities. Format to be determined by the applicant);

4.Good record of tax and social security payment in accordance with the law (Must provide proof of tax payment and social security contribution for the past 3 months);

5.Good business credit and sound business performance (Must provide a statement certifying no major illegal or irregular business activities in the past 3 years, and that the applicant is not listed on the "Credit China" website as a "person subject to enforcement for dishonesty," "major tax violation entity," or "entity with serious illegal acts in government procurement").

6.Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in publicity and promotional work related to agriculture, food, and other relevant sectors (Applicants must provide: A Company Profile. The profile must include at least the company's history and experience in publicity, promotion, planning, advertising, and brand building related to agriculture or food. The Company Profile must be stamped with the official company seal);

7.Have successfully completed at least one (1) similar project publicity service contract within the past five (5) years (from January 1, 2021, up to the deadline for submission of the Letter of Intent). The completion date shall be determined based on the contract completion date, the acceptance certificate date, or the completion date specified in the owner's certificate.

Similar project publicity service contracts refer to government project publicity, international project publicity, and convergent media publicity projects that are similar in scope of services to this Contract.

Applicants must provide: Photocopies of relevant supporting documents, including key pages of the contract that clearly indicate the contract name, scope of services, service period, date of signature, and the signatures and seals of both contracting parties. If the contract does not specify a service period, an acceptance certificate or a Client's Certificate may be provided. The Client's Certificate must explicitly state that the project has been completed in accordance with the contract and specify the date of completion, and it must be stamped with the official seal of the client.

 

VI.Staffing Requirements

The key expert input for this project is twenty-five (25) person-months. The specific qualification requirements for key experts and non-key experts are as follows:

Staff/Working Group

Eligibility Criteria

Key Experts

Project Manager (1 person)

1.Hold a bachelor's degree or above, or possess a senior professional title or above (Associate Senior level);

2.Have ten (10) years or more of experience in publicity and promotion;

3.Have served as a Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, or Project Director in at least two (2) similar projects within the past five (5) years (from January 1, 2021, up to the deadline for submission of the Letter of Intent, with the contract signing date as the benchmark).

Similar project publicity service contracts refer to government project publicity, international project publicity, and convergent media publicity projects that are similar in scope of services to this project.

Applicants must provide photocopies of relevant supporting documents, stamped with the official company seal, including degree certificates or professional title certificates, as well as proof of work experience and performance (such as key pages of the contract indicating the contract name, personnel position, scope of services, date of signature, and the signatures and seals of both contracting parties. If the contract does not specify the personnel position, an acceptance certificate or a Client's Certificate may be provided as proof). The original documents shall be kept on hand for verification.

Deputy Project Manager (1 person)

1.Hold a bachelor's degree or above, or possess a senior professional title or above (Associate Senior level);

2.Have ten (10) years or more of experience in publicity and promotion;

3.Have served as a Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, or Project Director in at least one (1) similar project within the past five (5) years (from January 1, 2021, up to the deadline for submission of the Letter of Intent, with the contract signing date as the benchmark).

Applicants must provide photocopies of relevant supporting documents, stamped with the official company seal, including degree certificates or professional title certificates, as well as proof of work experience and performance (such as key pages of the contract indicating the contract name, personnel position, scope of services, date of signature, and the signatures and seals of both contracting parties. If the contract does not specify the personnel position, an acceptance certificate or a Client's Certificate may be provided as proof). The original documents shall be kept on hand for verification.

Photographer and Videographer (1 person)

1.Have five (5) years or more of experience in photography, videography, video editing, and video production;

2.Be familiar with the laws, regulations, mandatory standards, and relevant industry management provisions related to the services of this project.

Applicants must provide photocopies of relevant supporting documents, such as proof of work experience and performance, or a detailed resume, stamped with the official company seal. The original documents shall be kept on hand for verification

Graphic Designer (1 person)

1.Have five (5) years or more of experience in graphic design and poster design;

2.Be familiar with the laws, regulations, mandatory standards, and relevant industry management provisions related to the services of this project.

Applicants must provide photocopies of relevant supporting documents, such as proof of work experience and performance, or a detailed resume, stamped with the official company seal. The original documents shall be kept on hand for verification.

Copywriter (1 person)

1.Have five (5) years or more of experience in writing press releases and social media articles;
2.Be familiar with the laws, regulations, mandatory standards, and relevant industry management provisions related to the services of this project.

Applicants must provide photocopies of relevant supporting documents, such as proof of work experience and performance, or a detailed resume, stamped with the official company seal. The original documents shall be kept on hand for verification.

Non-Key Expert

Project Team Members (6 positions)

1.The team must be staffed with news editors, photographers and videographers, video editors, and graphic designers;

2.All project team members must possess at least three (3) years of relevant work experience.

Applicants must provide photocopies of relevant supporting documents, such as proof of work experience and performance, or a detailed resume, stamped with the official company seal. The original documents shall be kept on hand for verification.

 

 

VII. Support Provided by the PPMO

1.The PPMO and project implementation units at all levels will work closely with the consultant, designate dedicated liaison personnel, and provide necessary support, including relevant materials;

2.The consultant is expected to collaborate closely with other relevant stakeholders involved in this project.

 

VIII. Performance Evaluation and Acceptance Criteria

1.Successfully complete all the aforementioned scope of services;

2.Submit the deliverables on time and in full;

3.Achieve the following core performance indicators (KPIs):
(1) Complete the deliverables for each publicity campaign on time and in full;
(2) Achieve a cumulative total of no less than one million (1,000,000) online views.

 

IX. Applicable Laws and Regulations

1.Advertising Law of the People's Republic of China

2.Administrative Measures on Internet Information Services

3.Provisions on the Administration of Internet News Information Services

4.Code of Conduct for Fair Competition in the Advertising Industry

5.Interim Measures for the Promotion and Administration of Public Service Advertising

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER (ADVISOR)

 

Vanuatu

 

Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program - First Phase Project

Preparation Advance No. V555-VU

Reference: VU-MFOMA-512237-CS-CQS

 

The Government of Vanuatu (Gov) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program (PROP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include supporting the GoV in the pre-design, preparation, procurement and contract management, and supervision of infrastructure packages to be financed under the Project, in compliance with relevant national legislation and World Bank requirements.

.          

The Ministry of Fisheries, Ocean and Maritime Affairs (MFOMA) now invite eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach curriculum vitae with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.). Firms’ staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment and, under such situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process. The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:

Essential requirements and desirable criteria

The Infrastructure Engineer (Advisor) is expected to have the following minimum qualifications and experience:

Desirable skills, knowledge and competencies

The attention of interested Consultants (including firms) is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers Seventh Edition September 2025 as per financing agreement (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Further information can be obtained at the address below including a detailed Terms of Reference available from MFOMA during office hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Vanuatu Time).

Application: Submit CV and supporting documents demonstrating relevant experience by Monday, 21st September 2026, 5:00 PM (Vanuatu time) to:
Email: sfare@vanuatu.gov.vu  (cc: metsanl@vanuatu.gov.vu ) or osiro@vanuatu.gov.vu
Mail: MFOMA – Corporate Services Unit, PMB 9043, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Tel: +678 5365087/33225

Note: Detailed Terms of Reference available from MFOMA during office hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).

 

 

 

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