Project:P502685-Technical Assistance Grant to Support SINERGIS Implementation
Loan/Credit/TF Info:TF-C4755
Bid/Contract Reference No:ID-DJPK-565559-CS-INDV
Procurement Method:CDS-Direct Selection
Scope of Contract:Konsultan Social Safeguard Specialist
Notice Version No:0
Project:P502685-Technical Assistance Grant to Support SINERGIS Implementation
Loan/Credit/TF Info:TF-C4755
Bid/Contract Reference No:ID-DJPK-565565-CS-INDV
Procurement Method:CDS-Direct Selection
Scope of Contract:Konsultan Information and Technology Specialist
Notice Version No:0
Project:P502685-Technical Assistance Grant to Support SINERGIS Implementation
Loan/Credit/TF Info:TF-C4755
Bid/Contract Reference No:ID-DJPK-565572-CS-INDV
Procurement Method:CDS-Direct Selection
Scope of Contract:Konsultan Communication Specialist
Notice Version No:0
Project:P502685-Technical Assistance Grant to Support SINERGIS Implementation
Loan/Credit/TF Info:TF-C4755
Bid/Contract Reference No:ID-DJPK-565549-CS-INDV
Procurement Method:CDS-Direct Selection
Scope of Contract:Konsultan Environmental Safeguard Specialist
Notice Version No:0
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
Project:P176327-Ethiopia Flood Management Project
Loan/Credit/TF Info:IDA-E1240
Bid/Contract Reference No:ET-EMI-414830-GO-DIR
Procurement Method:RFB-Request for Bids
Scope of Contract:Procurement of 100 Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) for Effective Monitoring Of Flash Flood Over Basin
Notice Version No:0
| Name | Nationality | Residence Country | Conditions Met |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Alex Stevanin CEO | IT | Italy | Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent |
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"},{"id":"OP00468964","notice_type":"Contract Award","noticedate":"15-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","project_ctry_name":"Uzbekistan","project_id":"P162263","project_name":"Water Services and Institutional Support Project","bid_reference_no":"WASIS-NCB-SC","bid_description":"Supply and Installation of Equipment for the Situation Center. Lot-1: IT Equipment and Lot-2: Furniture","procurement_group":"GO","procurement_method_code":"RFB","procurement_method_name":"Request for Bids","submission_date":"2026-09-15T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"Project:P162263-Water Services and Institutional Support Project
Loan/Credit/TF Info:TF-B2646
Bid/Contract Reference No:WASIS-NCB-SC
Procurement Method:RFB-Request for Bids
Scope of Contract:WASIS-NCB-S: Procurement of Supply and Installation of Equipment for the Situation Center Lot 1 (IT Equipment)
Notice Version No:0
REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO
MINISTERE DE L’ENTREPRENEURIAT ET DEVELOPPEMENT DES PETITES ET MOYENNES ENTREPRISES
Unité de Coordination du Projet
PROJET D’AUTONOMISATION DES FEMMES ENTREPRENEURES ET MISE A NIVEAU DES PME POUR LA TRANSFORMATION ECONOMIQUE ET L’EMPLOI
« TRANSFORME-RDC »
AVIS DE SOLLICITATION DE MANIFESTATION D’INTERET
(Sélection de Consultant Individuel)
RECRUTEMENT D’UN(E) RESPONSABLE DU SYSTÈME DE SUIVI-EVALUATION
POUR LE PROJET TRANSFORME
N° Avis : AMI N°ZR-TRANSFORME-571548-CS-INDV
Source de financement : Banque mondiale (Crédit n°7101-ZR& Don E0280-ZR)
Date de publication : 16 Septembre 2026
Date de clôture : 15 octobre 2026
À l'attention : Monsieur le Coordonnateur National du Projet TRANSFORME
Projet d’autonomisation des femmes entrepreneures et mise à niveau des PME pour la transformation économique et l’emploi « TRANSFORME-RDC »
Sise, Avenue Lemarinel n°9-11, (en face du Collège Boboto),
Téléphone (+243) 830 833 833
Email : transforme@transforme.cd ; cpm@transforme.cd.
République Démocratique du Congo
Le Coordonnateur National
"},{"id":"OP00468916","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"15-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-09-25T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"15:00","project_ctry_name":"Ghana","project_id":"P180060","project_name":"Ghana Tree Crop Diversification Project","bid_reference_no":"GH-MOFA/TCDA-562972-CS-INDV","bid_description":"RECRUITMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"Box M37, Ministry Accra\nGhana","contact_ctry_name":"Ghana","contact_email":"edwinafari@gmail.com","contact_name":"Rev. Edwin Afari","contact_organization":"Ministry of Food and Agriculture/Tree Crop Development Authority","contact_phone_no":"024 326 2827","contact_web_url":"https://mofa.gov.gh/site/","submission_date":"2026-09-15T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA
MINISTRY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE (MOFA)
TREE CROP DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TCDA)
GHANA TREE CROP DIVERSIFICATION PROJECT(GTCDP)
REFERENCE: GH-MOFA/TCDA-562972-CS-INDV
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION – RECRUITMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
The Government of Ghana has secured a US$200 million World Bank IDA credit to implement the six-year Ghana Tree Crop Diversification Project (TCDP). The Project seeks to improve economic, social and climate resilience across the cocoa, coconut, cashew and rubber value chains. It is implemented by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) for cocoa and the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) for coconut, cashew and rubber.
The Project supports institutional strengthening and sector governance; productivity and climate resilience; post-harvest management, value addition and market access; and project coordination, monitoring and evaluation.
Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the Environmental Specialist will provide technical leadership and oversight for environmental and climate safeguards. The Specialist will ensure that all project activities are environmentally sustainable, climate-resilient and compliant with Ghanaian environmental requirements and the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).
The Specialist will lead the implementation and monitoring of the Project’s environmental, social and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) instruments, including the ESMF, IPMP, LMP, SEP, ESCP and site-specific instruments such as ESIAs, ESMPs and environmental and social audits.
The Environmental Specialist will undertake the following tasks:
Remuneration: Competitive Salary
Job Location: Accra
Job Duration: Expected duration of the assignment is 12 months. The contract will be renewed based on satisfactory performance. The services will be provided on a full-time basis.
The Project Coordinator,
Ghana Tree Crop Diversification Project (GTCDP)
Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA)
No. 20 Nii Tsatse Dzani Street
East Legon
Email: gtcdp-procurement@tcda.gov.gh
"},{"id":"OP00468691","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"14-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-09-25T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"10:00","project_ctry_name":"Tanzania","project_id":"P165660","project_name":"Tanzania Transport Integration Project","bid_reference_no":"TZ-TANROADS-550738-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Monitoring of Biodiversity Management for the On-Going Construction of Iringa – Msembe Road upgrade and rehabilitation of Lake Manyara Airport","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"TANROADS Headquarters \nNjedengwa Investment Area,\nBlock F, Plot No. 8,\n5 Uchaguzi Road","contact_ctry_name":"Tanzania","contact_email":"hamza.faisal238@gmail.com","contact_name":"Eng. Hamza Faiswary Rweyemamu","contact_organization":"Tanzania National Roads Agency","contact_phone_no":"+255756479439","contact_web_url":"Website : http://www.tanroads.go.tz","submission_date":"2026-09-14T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF WORKS
TANZANIA NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY
TANZANIA TRANSPORT INTEGRATION PROJECT (TanTIP) – PROJECT ID: P165660
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR ENGAGEMENT OF MONITORING BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT FOR THE ON-GOING CONSTRUCTION OF IRINGA – MSEMBE ROAD (104 KM) AND LAKE MANYARA AIRPORT UNDER THE TANZANIA TRANSPORT INTEGRATED PROJECT (TANTIP) SUB PROJECT; Tender No.; TR36/CCP/P165660/2026/2027/C/18
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has received a credit from the World Bank towards the cost of the Tanzania Transport Integration Project (TanTIP) which amongst others, comprises the upgrading of Iringa – Msembe (104 km) road and rehabilitation and improvement of Lake Manyara Airport. The Government, through Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) intends to apply part of the credit proceeds to eligible payments under Contract for Consultancy Services for undertaking monitoring of the implementation of the Biodiversity Management Plan during construction works of the Iringa – Msembe road and Lake – Manyara Airport for which these Terms of Reference are issued.
The ongoing infrastructure development projects (road and airport) pass through or are adjacent to Biodiversity Important Areas with critical habitats for wildlife bird species of ecological importance. Thus, a qualified individual consultant or a firm is required to undertake biodiversity monitoring and management for ongoing construction works for the upgrading and rehabilitation of Iringa – Msembe road (104 km) and rehabilitation and improvements of Lake Manyara Airport.
Attn: The Secretary,
TANROADS Headquarters Tender Board,
Njedengwa Investment Area,
Block F, Plot No. 8,
5 Uchaguzi Road,
P.O. Box 2433,
41107 DODOMA.
E-mail: pmu@tanroads.go.tz Website : http://www.tanroads.go.tz
Tel: +255 26 2310080–5
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
TANZANIA NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY (TANROADS)
"},{"id":"OP00468677","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"14-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-09-25T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"10:00","project_ctry_name":"Tanzania","project_id":"P165660","project_name":"Tanzania Transport Integration Project","bid_reference_no":"TZ-TANROADS-550747-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Consultancy Service for Carrying-Out Monitoring of Noise Management for the On-Going Construction of Iringa, Tanga and Lake Manyara Airports","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"TANROADS Headquarters\nNjedengwa Investment Area,\nBlock F, Plot No. 8,\n5 Uchaguzi","contact_ctry_name":"Tanzania","contact_email":"hamza.faisal238@gmail.com","contact_name":"Eng. Hamza Faiswary Rweyemamu","contact_organization":"Tanzania National Roads Agency","contact_phone_no":"+255756479439","contact_web_url":"Website : http://www.tanroads.go.tz","submission_date":"2026-09-14T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF WORKS
TANZANIA NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY
TANZANIA TRANSPORT INTEGRATION PROJECT (TanTIP) – PROJECT ID: P165660
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR ENGAGEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT FOR MONITORING OF NOISE MANAGEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF IRINGA, TANGA AND LAKE MANYARA AIRPORTS UNDER TANZANIA TRANSPORT INTEGRATION PROJECT (TanTIP); Tender No: TR36/CCP/P165660/2026/2027/C/21
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has received a credit from the World Bank towards the cost of the Tanzania Transport Integration Project (TanTIP) which amongst others, comprises the upgrading of Iringa – Msembe (104 km) road and rehabilitation and improvement of Lake Manyara Airport. The Government, through Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) intends to apply part of the credit proceeds to eligible payments under Contract for Consultancy Services for Engagement of Individual Consultant for Monitoring of Noise Management for Construction of Iringa, Tanga and Lake Manyara Airports under Tanzania Transport Integration Project (TanTIP) for which these Terms of Reference are issued.
The proposed works at each airport involve a combination of airside and landside infrastructure upgrades, including extension and strengthening of runways and taxiways, expansion of aprons, improvement of terminal buildings, drainage enhancements, installation of air navigation and safety systems, and implementation of energy efficiency measures.
Prior to the commencement of construction, detailed environmental baseline assessments specifically focused noise baseline data collection and assessment are required to establish reference conditions, support environmental compliance monitoring, and inform the design and implementation of mitigation measures during operation phase.
Lake Manyara Airport is located in the Arusha Region in northern Tanzania, serving as a critical gateway for tourism to the Lake Manyara National Park and the greater northern safari circuit. The airport primarily supports charter flights, tourism operators, and small commercial services.
Iringa Airport is situated in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania, serving the regional capital of Iringa and surrounding districts. It plays a strategic role in supporting regional development, facilitating medical and educational access, and connecting agricultural and industrial sectors to larger markets.
Tanga Airport is located along the northeastern coast of Tanzania and serves as an important regional hub for the Tanga Region. It provides both passenger and cargo services and is expected to grow in importance due to the expanding economic and industrial activity in the Tanga corridor, including port development and cross-border trade.
Attn: The Secretary,
TANROADS Headquarters Tender Board,
Njedengwa Investment Area,
Block F, Plot No. 8,
5 Uchaguzi Road,
P.O. Box 2433,
41107 DODOMA.
E-mail: pmu@tanroads.go.tz Website : http://www.tanroads.go.tz
Tel: +255 26 2310080–5
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
TANZANIA NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY (TANROADS)
"},{"id":"OP00468687","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"14-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-09-25T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"10:00","project_ctry_name":"Tanzania","project_id":"P165660","project_name":"Tanzania Transport Integration Project","bid_reference_no":"TZ-TANROADS-550746-CS-INDV","bid_description":"Monitoring of Gender-Based Violence (GBV/SEA/SH) Under the Tanzania Transport Integrated Project (TanTIP) Sub Projects","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"INDV","procurement_method_name":"Individual Consultant Selection","contact_address":"P.O. Box 11364, 1st - 3rd Floor,\nBuilding adjacent to JNICC,\nDar es Salaam","contact_ctry_name":"Tanzania","contact_email":"hamza.faisal238@gmail.com","contact_name":"Eng. Hamza Faiswary Rweyemamu","contact_organization":"Tanzania National Roads Agency","contact_phone_no":"+255756479439","contact_web_url":"Website : http://www.tanroads.go.tz","submission_date":"2026-09-14T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF WORKS
TANZANIA NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY
TANZANIA TRANSPORT INTEGRATION PROJECT (TanTIP) – PROJECT ID: P165660
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR ENGAGEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT FOR MONITORING OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE (GBV/SEA/SH) UNDER THE TANZANIA TRANSPORT INTEGRATED PROJECT (TANTIP) SUB PROJECTS; Tender; NoTR36/CCP/P165660/2026/2027/C/20
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has received a credit from the World Bank towards the cost of the Tanzania Transport Integration Project (TanTIP) which amongst others, comprises the upgrading of Iringa – Msembe (104 km) road and rehabilitation and improvement of Lake Manyara Airport. The Government, through Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) intends to apply part of the credit proceeds to eligible payments under Contract for Consultancy Services for Engagement of Individual Consultant for Monitoring of Gender-Based Violence (GBV/SEA/SH) Under the Tanzania Transport Integrated Project (TanTIP) Sub Projects for which these Terms of Reference are issued.
One of the key social risks associated with large-scale transport infrastructure projects is Gender-Based Violence (GBV), including Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and Sexual Harassment (SH). Such risks may arise due to labor influx, power imbalances, community-worker interactions, and inadequate awareness or enforcement of codes of conduct.
In line with national laws and policies of Tanzania, and applicable Environmental and Social Frameworks (including World Bank ESF where applicable), TanTIP has committed to the prevention, mitigation, and response to GBV risks. To ensure effective implementation of GBV risk mitigation measures, regular and systematic monitoring of GBV-related actions and outcomes is required. TanTIP is financed in part by the World Bank and is therefore subject to the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). The ESF requires Borrowers to identify, assess, and manage environmental and social risks and impacts in a manner consistent with Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs).
Attn: The Secretary,
TANROADS Headquarters Tender Board,
Njedengwa Investment Area,
Block F, Plot No. 8,
5 Uchaguzi Road,
P.O. Box 2433,
41107 DODOMA.
E-mail: pmu@tanroads.go.tz Website : http://www.tanroads.go.tz
Tel: +255 26 2310080–5
"},{"id":"OP00468703","notice_type":"Request for Expression of Interest","noticedate":"14-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","submission_deadline_date":"2026-09-25T00:00:00Z","submission_deadline_time":"10:00","project_ctry_name":"Tanzania","project_id":"P165660","project_name":"Tanzania Transport Integration Project","bid_reference_no":"TZ-TANROADS-534427-CS-CQS","bid_description":"Carrying-out Environmental and Social Audit services for Lusahunga - Rusumo Road rehabilitation, and CERC interventions","procurement_group":"CS","procurement_method_code":"CQS","procurement_method_name":"Consultant Qualification Selection","contact_address":"TANROADS Headquarters,\nNjedengwa Investment Area,\nBlock F, Plot No. 8,\n5 Uchaguzi Roads","contact_ctry_name":"Tanzania","contact_email":"hamza.faisal238@gmail.com","contact_name":"Eng. Hamza Faiswary Rweyemamu","contact_organization":"Tanzania National Roads Agency","contact_phone_no":"+255756479439","contact_web_url":"http://www.tanroads.org","submission_date":"2026-09-14T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF WORKS
TANZANIA NATIONAL ROADS
TANZANIA TRANSPORT INTEGRATION PROJECT (TanTIP)
PROJECT ID: P165660
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR CONSULTING FIRM FOR UNDERTAKING ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL AUDITING FOR LUSAHUNGA - RUSUMO ROAD AND CERC PROJECTS UNDER TANZANIA TRANSPORT INTEGRATION PROJECT (TANTIP) Tender No; TR36/2026/2027/C/22
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
The Lusahunga – Rusumo road section (92 Km), forms part of the T3 (Central Corridor Highway) which connects the Dar es Salaam port with the land locked neighboring countries of Rwanda and Burundi. The project road starts at Lusahunga centre through Nyakasanza and ends at Rusumo Border (Tanzania and Rwanda). The Lusahunga – Rusumo road was upgraded in 1985 to bitumen standard for a design life of 15 years. The road consists of 27 box culverts 52 steel pipe culverts and 8 reinforced concrete culverts. Out of 92 Km of the project road 63 Km are located in Biharamulo district and the remaining 29 Km are located in Ngara District.
The Project Road traverses through four villages in Biharamulo district namely Lusahunga, Kikoma (Lusahunga Ward), Ngararambe and Nyabugombe, (Nyakahura ward) while on the Ngara district side there are two villages of Kasulo (Kasulo ward) and Rusumo (Rusumo ward). Currently, the road is under construction after had deteriorated drastically due to pavement aging despite the efforts that had been carried out by TANROADS - Kagera Regional Manager, to maintain and repair. Typical road defects include severe potholes, rutting, deformation, corrugations, extensive cracking that collected for rehabilitation (alligator cracks) and depressions.
Similarly, the CERC projects are scattered over 21 regions (Dodoma, DSM, Morogoro, Arusha, Singida, Mwanza, Njombe, Mbeya, Simiyu, Tanga, Manyara, Kigoma, Rukwa, Sumbawanga, Iringa, Mtwara, Lindi, Ruvuma, Coast, Mara and Geita); most of CERC projects that are implemented includes; construction of road embarkments, bridges and culverts with drainage system which was affected by El-NiNo rainfall that occurred in FY 2024/2025. The construction of CERC projects (road embarkments, bridges and culverts with drainage system) are rated to have minimum E&S impacts to the surrounding environmental and social set-up, hence the remedial measures under emergency scenarios were designed to each CERC subprojects to minimize the adverse impacts under emergency response in order to provide the roads transport access which was affected in most part of the country. Therefore, in order for TANROADS to comply with the WB -ESF requirement and ESCP under emergency response mechanism, the engagement of Consulting firm to undertake the E&S Auditing is hereby required to assess the magnitude of the E&S impacts during the implementation of the CERC sub-projects and assess compliance requirements in order to recommend on the way-forward to any future similar events. The E&S Auditing shall be undertaken and completed by October, 2026.
The overall objective of this consultancy is to design, develop, and support the initial implementation of a robust, comprehensive, and fit-for-purpose Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) for TANROADS. This system will enable the agency to manage E&S risks and impacts systematically and effectively across all its activities, ensuring compliance with national regulations and alignment with international best practices.
The specific objectives of the assignment are to:
The Consultant's work shall be structured into the following four distinct but interconnected phases. The Consultant is expected to work in close collaboration with a designated TANROADS Counterpart Team throughout the assignment. The four phases are:
Attn: The Secretary,
TANROADS Headquarters Tender Board,
Njedengwa Investment Area,
Block F, Plot No. 8,
5 Uchaguzi Road,
P.O. Box 2433,
41107 DODOMA.
E-mail: pmu@tanroads.go.tz Website : http://www.tanroads.go.tz
Tel: +255 26 2310080–5
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
TANZANIA NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY
"},{"id":"OP00468775","notice_type":"Contract Award","noticedate":"14-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","project_ctry_name":"Eastern and Southern Africa","project_id":"P178633","project_name":"Africa Centres for Disease Control Support Program to Combat Current and Future Public Health Threat","bid_reference_no":"ET-AUC-544861-GO-RFQ","bid_description":"Purchase of Network Health Monitoring/Security tool software","procurement_group":"GO","procurement_method_code":"RFQ","procurement_method_name":"Request for Quotations","submission_date":"2026-09-14T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"Project:P178633-Africa Centres for Disease Control Support Program to Combat Current and Future Public Health Threats Project
Loan/Credit/TF Info:IDA-E1110
Bid/Contract Reference No:ET-AUC-544861-GO-RFQ
Procurement Method:RFQ-Request for Quotations
Scope of Contract:Purchase of Network Health Monitoring/Security tool software
Notice Version No:0
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF WORKS
TANZANIA NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY
TANZANIA TRANSPORT INTEGRATION PROJECT (TanTIP) – PROJECT ID: P165660
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR ENGAGEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT FOR MONITORING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT UNDER THE TANZANIA TRANSPORT INTEGRATED PROJECT (TanTIP) AT MIKINDANI CULTURAL SITE IN MTWARA RAGION; Tender No.; TR36/CCP/P165660/2026/2027/C/19
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, through the Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS), is implementing the Tanzania Transport Integrated Project (TanTIP) with financial support from World Bank. The project includes the rehabilitation and improvement of the Mtwara – Mingoyo – Masasi Road (201 km) to bitumen standard.
The Mtwara – Mingoyo – Masasi road is a major, primarily paved, trunk road in Southern Tanzania. It runs through Mtwara Region, with some segments potentially bordering Lindi Region. Based on the route and nearby locations, the road traverses through the following districts and administrative areas. Mtwara Municipal (Start point), Mtama DC, Mtwara District Council and Masasi District (End point). The road traverses from Mtwara town through Mikindani towards Mingoyo, then west to Nanganga and Masasi. Through the following centre; (Magomeni/Mikindani).
The road corridor passes through the Mikindani Town which is one of the significant historical Cultural Heritage Site recognized for its rich in cultural heritage, historical buildings, archaeological sites and intangible cultural values. In compliance with the national legislation and international safeguard requirements, measures have been developed to protect and manage cultural heritage resources during project implementation as presented in the Mikindani Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMP) and ESMP.
The Government, through Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) intends to apply part of the credit proceeds to eligible payments under Contract for Consultancy Services for Engagement of Individual Consultant for Monitoring of Cultural Heritage Management under the Tanzania Transport Integrated Project (TanTIP) at Mikindani Cultural Site in Mtwara Ragion.
Attn: The Secretary,
TANROADS Headquarters Tender Board,
Njedengwa Investment Area,
Block F, Plot No. 8,
5 Uchaguzi Road,
P.O. Box 2433,
41107 DODOMA.
E-mail: pmu@tanroads.go.tz Website : http://www.tanroads.go.tz
Tel: +255 26 2310080–5
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
TANZANIA NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY (TANROADS)
"},{"id":"OP00468583","notice_type":"Contract Award","noticedate":"14-Sep-2026","notice_lang_name":"English","notice_status":"Published","project_ctry_name":"Philippines","project_id":"P174137","project_name":"Philippine Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency Project","bid_reference_no":"PH-NFRDI-542963-GO-RFQ","bid_description":"Supply, Delivery, Installation, and Calibration of Three Units of Echosounder for Environmental Monitoring or Mariculture Areas in the Philippines for the implementation of FISHCORE 1.2","procurement_group":"GO","procurement_method_code":"RFQ","procurement_method_name":"Request for Quotations","submission_date":"2026-09-14T00:00:00Z","notice_text":"
Project:P174137-Philippine Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency Project
Loan/Credit/TF Info:IBRD-94800
Bid/Contract Reference No:PH-NFRDI-542963-GO-RFQ
Procurement Method:RFQ-Request for Quotations
Scope of Contract:Supply, Delivery, Installation, and Calibration of Three Units of Sediment Grab Sampler for Environmental Monitoring or Mariculture Areas in the Philippines
Notice Version No:0
Project:P174137-Philippine Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency Project
Loan/Credit/TF Info:IBRD-94800
Bid/Contract Reference No:PH-NFRDI-542965-GO-RFQ
Procurement Method:RFQ-Request for Quotations
Scope of Contract:Supply, Delivery, Installation, and Calibration of Three Units of Water Samplers for Environmental Monitoring or Mariculture Areas in the Philippines for the implementation of FISHCORE 1.2
Notice Version No:0
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) | Project Country Co-ordinator - Vanuatu FJ-PIFS-567203-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 Project Country Coordinator (CC) to provide incountry coordination support for the implementation of the Project in Vanuatu. The Coordinator will assist with the management and delivery of countryspecific project activities, working closely with the Ministry of Finance’s designated Country Focal Point (CFP), the Project Management Unit (PMU) in Suva, and other stakeholders.
This is a parttime individual consultant assignment for up to 144 days per year (maximum 20 days per month), initially contracted for two years with performancebased extensions every two years thereafter until 2030.
Scope of Services
Under the overall direction of the PMU Project Coordinator, the Country Coordinator shall undertake the following activities:
Lead and coordinate daytoday implementation of project activities in Vanuatu.
Liaise with the Ministry of Finance’s CFP and the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu on project activities, including followup on Project Steering Committee (PSC) meetings and preparation of minutes.
Support the CFP in developing annual countryspecific work plans and budgets for submission to PIFS/PMU.
Monitor procurement, financial management, and reporting activities to ensure timely delivery and compliance with World Bank procedures.
Identify and resolve implementation issues in coordination with the CFP and PMU.
Review consultant outputs, prepare documentation for payments, and support reporting obligations.
Prepare annual reports on countryspecific activities for submission to the Ministry of Finance and PIFS.
Undertake any other tasks requested by the CFP or PMU Project Coordinator.
Mandatory Criteria
Education
A bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, management, business administration, or a related field.
Experience
Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in international development, financial sector, and/or project management, including previous experience working with projects funded by multilateral development banks.
Evaluation Criteria
Applicants passing the mandatory criteria requirements will be assigned points on the following evaluated criteria:
| Criteria | Points |
| Strong background or experience in the financial/banking sector in either the public or private sector | 30 |
| Demonstrable experience in organizational and administrative duties in liaising with highlevel stakeholders | 30 |
| Experience working in Pacific Island Countries or small island developing countries | 20 |
| High degree of computer literacy, and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Internet | 20 |
Language Requirement: Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required.
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
PROJECT COUNTRY COORDINATOR
VANUATU
Project Overview | |
Project Name | PACIFIC STRENGTHENING CORRESPONDENT BANKING RELATIONSHIPS PROJECT |
Activity Reference Number (STEP) | FJ-PIFS-567203-CS-INDV |
Position Title | PROJECT COUNTRY CO-ORDINATOR (CC) VANUATU |
Location of role | The position will be based in his/her home country. |
Eligibility | Must have the legal right to live and work in Vanuatu |
Implementing Agency on behalf of participating countries | Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) https://forumsec.org/ |
Duration of Assignment | This is a part-time work assignment, in line with the project timeline; A contract (part-time with a total of 144 days in and year and a maximum of 20 days per month) will initially be signed for two years with a performance based extension every two years thereafter, until 2030. The CC’s services shall be subject to an annual performance evaluation based on performance indicators specified in the Terms of Reference below. Performance evaluation shall be the basis for the extension or termination of the services. The selected CC is expected to work in his/her home country and will be supported by the PMU based in Suva, Fiji. |
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. |
Participating Countries | The Pacific Island Countries (PICs) participating in the regional project comprise Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu |
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 |
2. Project Background
The Pacific Island Forum Secretariat (PIFS) is expecting to receive financing from the World Bank (WB) Group’s International Development Association (IDA) for a proposed project to enable continuous access to correspondent banking services in Pacific Island Countries (PICs). The PICs covered by the proposed regional project (Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu) include diverse island economies facing similar correspondent banking relationship challenges.
PICs range in size and topography – from small island states such as Samoa, with two principal inhabited volcanic islands, to large archipelagos such as the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), with 29 atolls spread over 2 million km2 of ocean. Population sizes vary from 11,300 people in Tuvalu to 930,000 people in Fiji.
The economic landscape of PICs is equally diverse, marked by different growth drivers, poverty rates, and growth trajectories. The average GDP growth across PICs decelerated to 3.5 percent in 2023 after a historically high of 7.9 percent in 2022, in a rebound from the COVID-19 crisis. However, medium-term growth prospects have worsened, with output growth expected to be significantly below the pre-pandemic trend of 4.7 percent between 2014 & 2019. Given low growth and limited employment opportunities in the island economies, labor migration to neighboring countries and the resulting remittances are critical drivers of living standards.
The United States, New Zealand, and Australia account for 94 percent of the Pacific diaspora. Trade and tourism are vital for many PICs, providing revenue and employment opportunities. Remittances, equivalent to more than 40 percent of GDP in some PICs, are a buffer against income shocks and an important source of finance for essential household consumption and human capital investment.
Financial systems in PICs are characterized by low levels of financial access and an uneven development of national payment systems. Both domestically owned and multinational commercial banks dominate the financial sector in all PICs. In several PICs, much of the population lacks access to basic transaction accounts, limiting households and businesses’ ability to send and receive payments, save, invest, and respond to climatic and economic shocks. The financial market infrastructure is underdeveloped, in part due to limited competition and the lack of economies of scale. The level of national payment system development is uneven across PICs, and regional efforts to improve the efficiency of cross-border payments are limited in scale and scope.
PICs are uniquely vulnerable to the withdrawal of the correspondent banking relationships (CBR) that underpin international trade, tourism, remittances, and humanitarian financial flows. Correspondent banking is an arrangement under which one bank (correspondent) holds deposits owned by other banks (respondents) and provides payment and other services to those respondent banks. CBRs are an essential feature of the global payment system – they enable individuals, businesses, and governments to make and receive cross-border payment services related to remittances, e-commerce, trade, and official sector flows. The cross-border transactions enabled in PICs are in various currencies, primarily the US dollar, Euro, and Australian dollar.
The withdrawal of CBRs, a well-documented global phenomenon affecting many emerging markets and developing economies, has adverse consequences and negative externalities for Pacific Islanders, including seasonal laborers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and vulnerable populations. Based on publicly available data, the number of active correspondents for Pacific banks has declined significantly since 2011 to levels that put the Pacific financial system overall at risk.
In order to mitigate the issues identified above, the WB will provide funding to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) to implement the proposed “Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project”. The Pacific Islands Forum was established to bring together the region to address pressing issues and challenges and foster collaboration and cooperation in pursuing 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.
The project will have two components: (1) Temporary correspondent banking services and (2) Enabling environment and regulatory harmonization. The proposed project will be implemented by a Project Management Unit (PMU) within the PIFS with strategic project oversight provided by a Project Steering Committee (PSC) comprised of representatives of participating Pacific Finance Ministers. While the PMU will be responsible for day-to-day project activities, it will need to ensure close collaboration and coordination with participating Ministries of Finance, which will oversee project activities and approve work plans through the PSC.
Comprising of Secretaries of Finance or other officials from the participating PICs finance ministries and the PIFS Director (Programs and Initiative), the PSC will meet on a quarterly basis and be responsible for the approval of key project activities as needed. The PSC will report to Pacific Finance Ministers annually at the Forum Economic Minister Meeting (FEMM) to ensure that strategic guidance and orientation are provided over the project activities. At the technical level, each participating PIC will be required to nominate a competent government official as a Country Focal Point (CFP) responsible for project coordination at the national level, who will be designated as the point of contact with the PMU and the WB team.
The competent government official in each PIC will be complemented by a country coordinator (CC) based in-country, recruited through the PMU, and responsible for coordinating service delivery at the individual country level.
The PIFS is now seeking qualified and competent national consultants from each member country to be the country coordinator (CC) for the PMU and based in the respective participating Pacific Island countries (PICs). The required positions are expected to be selected by the PIFS in accordance with the WB’s ‘Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) Borrowers’ (Procurement Regulations), Seventh edition, September 2025, and as amended over time.
3. Objective of the Position
The main objective of the CC would be to manage and coordinate the full range of project, country specific activities during the project cycle from effectiveness through implementation to completion. The CC will be funded by the project (through the PMU) and report to the PIFS/ PMU Coordinator. In addition, he/she will work closely with the specific Country Focal Point (CFP), a government official appointed by the MOF of that particular PIC.
4. Scope of Services
The CC will be required to adopt a flexible approach to coordinate and facilitate the required country specific project activities and report on tangible outcomes in terms of project implementation progress. The CC will be required to work in a pro-active manner, and to help ensure effective implementation of activities and delivery of outputs in a timely manner.
5. Reporting Obligations
The CC will work closely with the Country Focal Person (CFP) and report to the PMU Project Coordinator.
6. Institutional Arrangements
This is a part-time work assignment, with the Consultant expected to be based in their home country. The Consultant will be supported by the PIFS PMU based in Suva, Fiji but will work closely with and report to the country focal person in the first instance. The CC is expected to show flexibility in working arrangements as time inputs will fluctuate based on country requirements. The work will be part-time, averaging approximately 12 days per month (with a total of 144 days in a year and a maximum of 20 days per month) for the next six years. A contract will initially be signed for two years with a performance based extension every two years thereafter. Performance evaluation shall be the basis for the extension or termination of the services. Facilities such as office space, intercom telephone facilities, personal computers, printing facilities, Internet access and stationery will be provided.
7. Performance Indicators
The following performance indicators shall be used for performance assessment:
8. Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest
The CC undertakes to comply with PIF’s and WB’s policies and rules with regard to anti-corruption and prevention of fraudulent practices, conflict of interest and confidentiality. The CC shall maintain confidentiality on all sensitive information obtained during the assignment and shall not publish wholly or in part the findings or such information, without prior written consent by the PIF. Any draft reports and other documents produced by the consultant will be discussed and cleared with the PIF and the WB before their final issue. A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) will be signed between the PIFS and the selected candidate to be attached to the contract.
9. Evaluation Requirements
This section details the basis upon which selection of the successful candidate will be based.
Mandatory Criteria – These criteria must be met in order to be considered for this contract.
Mandatory Criteria | Description | Evaluation |
Education | A bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, management, business administration, or a related field | Pass or Fail |
Experience | A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in international development, financial sector, and/or project management, including previous experience working with projects funded by multilateral development banks. | Pass or Fail |
Scoring Criteria – These criteria are requirements or qualities that are not mandatory but would be considered beneficial if they are met and will be assigned scores during evaluation. Applicants must detail, in (their) CVs previous positions which support the criteria requirement on experience. Supporting documentation should be provided where necessary.
Criteria | Evaluated Criteria | Points |
1 | A strong background or experience in the financial/banking sector in either the public or private sector would be desirable; | 30 |
2 | Demonstrable experience in organizational and administrative duties in liaising with high level stakeholders | 30 |
3 | Experience working in Pacific Islands Countries or small island developing countries would be an advantage; | 20 |
4 | High degree of computer literacy, and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Package (Excel, Word, and Power Point) and Internet; and | 20 |
Language: Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required
10. Selection Process
Selection will follow the Selection of an Individual Consultant, World Bank Procurement Regulations Seventh Edition, September 2025.
Applicants will be assessed on their Resume as submitted and any supporting documentation.
Applicants who do not pass Mandatory criteria requirements will not be evaluated further.
Applicants passing mandatory criteria requirements will be assigned points on the presented scoring criteria.
The Evaluation committee reserves the right to interview any candidates.
A minimum of two professional references should be provided.
The Project values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, racial equity, gender, and disability inclusion and strongly encourages people from culturally and diverse communities to apply for this position.
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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) | Project Country Co-ordinator - Kiribati FJ-PIFS-567204-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 Project Country Coordinator (CC) to provide incountry coordination support for the implementation of the Project in Kiribati. The Coordinator will assist with the management and delivery of countryspecific project activities, working closely with the Ministry of Finance’s designated Country Focal Point (CFP), the Project Management Unit (PMU) in Suva, and other stakeholders.
This is a parttime individual consultant assignment for up to 144 days per year (maximum 20 days per month), initially contracted for two years with performancebased extensions every two years thereafter until 2030.
Scope of Services
Under the overall direction of the PMU Project Coordinator, the Country Coordinator shall undertake the following activities:
Mandatory Criteria
Education
Experience
Evaluation Criteria
Applicants passing the mandatory criteria requirements will be assigned points on the following evaluated criteria:
Criteria | Points |
Strong background or experience in the financial/banking sector in either the public or private sector | 30 |
Demonstrable experience in organizational and administrative duties in liaising with highlevel stakeholders | 30 |
Experience working in Pacific Island Countries or small island developing countries | 20 |
High degree of computer literacy, and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Internet | 20 |
Language Requirement: Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required.
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
PROJECT COUNTRY COORDINATOR
KIRIBATI
Project Overview | |
Project Name | PACIFIC STRENGTHENING CORRESPONDENT BANKING RELATIONSHIPS PROJECT |
Activity Reference Number (STEP) | FJ-PIFS-567204-CS-INDV |
Position Title | PROJECT COUNTRY CO-ORDINATOR (CC) KIRIBATI |
Location of role | The position will be based in his/her home country. |
Eligibility | Must have the legal right to live and work in Kiribati |
Implementing Agency on behalf of participating countries | Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) https://forumsec.org/ |
Duration of Assignment | This is a part-time work assignment, in line with the project timeline; A contract (part-time with a total of 144 days in and year and a maximum of 20 days per month) will initially be signed for two years with a performance based extension every two years thereafter, until 2030. The CC’s services shall be subject to an annual performance evaluation based on performance indicators specified in the Terms of Reference below. Performance evaluation shall be the basis for the extension or termination of the services. The selected CC is expected to work in his/her home country and will be supported by the PMU based in Suva, Fiji. |
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. |
Participating Countries | The Pacific Island Countries (PICs) participating in the regional project comprise Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu |
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 |
2. Project Background
The Pacific Island Forum Secretariat (PIFS) is expecting to receive financing from the World Bank (WB) Group’s International Development Association (IDA) for a proposed project to enable continuous access to correspondent banking services in Pacific Island Countries (PICs). The PICs covered by the proposed regional project (Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu) include diverse island economies facing similar correspondent banking relationship challenges.
PICs range in size and topography – from small island states such as Samoa, with two principal inhabited volcanic islands, to large archipelagos such as the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), with 29 atolls spread over 2 million km2 of ocean. Population sizes vary from 11,300 people in Tuvalu to 930,000 people in Fiji.
The economic landscape of PICs is equally diverse, marked by different growth drivers, poverty rates, and growth trajectories. The average GDP growth across PICs decelerated to 3.5 percent in 2023 after a historically high of 7.9 percent in 2022, in a rebound from the COVID-19 crisis. However, medium-term growth prospects have worsened, with output growth expected to be significantly below the pre-pandemic trend of 4.7 percent between 2014 & 2019. Given low growth and limited employment opportunities in the island economies, labor migration to neighboring countries and the resulting remittances are critical drivers of living standards.
The United States, New Zealand, and Australia account for 94 percent of the Pacific diaspora. Trade and tourism are vital for many PICs, providing revenue and employment opportunities. Remittances, equivalent to more than 40 percent of GDP in some PICs, are a buffer against income shocks and an important source of finance for essential household consumption and human capital investment.
Financial systems in PICs are characterized by low levels of financial access and an uneven development of national payment systems. Both domestically owned and multinational commercial banks dominate the financial sector in all PICs. In several PICs, much of the population lacks access to basic transaction accounts, limiting households and businesses’ ability to send and receive payments, save, invest, and respond to climatic and economic shocks. The financial market infrastructure is underdeveloped, in part due to limited competition and the lack of economies of scale. The level of national payment system development is uneven across PICs, and regional efforts to improve the efficiency of cross-border payments are limited in scale and scope.
PICs are uniquely vulnerable to the withdrawal of the correspondent banking relationships (CBR) that underpin international trade, tourism, remittances, and humanitarian financial flows. Correspondent banking is an arrangement under which one bank (correspondent) holds deposits owned by other banks (respondents) and provides payment and other services to those respondent banks. CBRs are an essential feature of the global payment system – they enable individuals, businesses, and governments to make and receive cross-border payment services related to remittances, e-commerce, trade, and official sector flows. The cross-border transactions enabled in PICs are in various currencies, primarily the US dollar, Euro, and Australian dollar.
The withdrawal of CBRs, a well-documented global phenomenon affecting many emerging markets and developing economies, has adverse consequences and negative externalities for Pacific Islanders, including seasonal laborers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and vulnerable populations. Based on publicly available data, the number of active correspondents for Pacific banks has declined significantly since 2011 to levels that put the Pacific financial system overall at risk.
In order to mitigate the issues identified above, the WB will provide funding to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) to implement the proposed “Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project”. The Pacific Islands Forum was established to bring together the region to address pressing issues and challenges and foster collaboration and cooperation in pursuing 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.
The project will have two components: (1) Temporary correspondent banking services and (2) Enabling environment and regulatory harmonization. The proposed project will be implemented by a Project Management Unit (PMU) within the PIFS with strategic project oversight provided by a Project Steering Committee (PSC) comprised of representatives of participating Pacific Finance Ministers. While the PMU will be responsible for day-to-day project activities, it will need to ensure close collaboration and coordination with participating Ministries of Finance, which will oversee project activities and approve work plans through the PSC.
Comprising of Secretaries of Finance or other officials from the participating PICs finance ministries and the PIFS Director (Programs and Initiative), the PSC will meet on a quarterly basis and be responsible for the approval of key project activities as needed. The PSC will report to Pacific Finance Ministers annually at the Forum Economic Minister Meeting (FEMM) to ensure that strategic guidance and orientation are provided over the project activities. At the technical level, each participating PIC will be required to nominate a competent government official as a Country Focal Point (CFP) responsible for project coordination at the national level, who will be designated as the point of contact with the PMU and the WB team.
The competent government official in each PIC will be complemented by a country coordinator (CC) based in-country, recruited through the PMU, and responsible for coordinating service delivery at the individual country level.
The PIFS is now seeking qualified and competent national consultants from each member country to be the country coordinator (CC) for the PMU and based in the respective participating Pacific Island countries (PICs). The required positions are expected to be selected by the PIFS in accordance with the WB’s ‘Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) Borrowers’ (Procurement Regulations), Seventh edition, September 2025, and as amended over time.
3. Objective of the Position
The main objective of the CC would be to provide on the ground support to the PMU in managing and coordinating the full range of project, country specific activities. The CC will be funded by the project (through the PMU) and report to the PIFS/ PMU Coordinator. In addition, he/she will work closely with the specific Country Focal Point (CFP), a government official appointed by the MOF of that particular PIC.
4. Scope of Services
The CC will be required to adopt a flexible approach to coordinate and facilitate the required country specific project activities and report on tangible outcomes in terms of project implementation progress. The CC will be required to work in a pro-active manner, and to help ensure effective implementation of activities and delivery of outputs in a timely manner.
The selected CC will undertake the following services:
5. Reporting Obligations
The CC will attend scheduled virtual meetings with the PMU and provide weekly reports on work done.
6. Institutional Arrangements
This is a part-time work assignment, with the Consultant expected to be based in in their home country. The Consultant will be supported by the PIFS PMU based in Suva, Fiji but will work closely with and report to the country focal person in the first instance. The CC is expected to show flexibility in working arrangements as time inputs will fluctuate based on country requirements. The work will be part-time, averaging approximately 12 days per month (with a total of 144 days in and year and a maximum of 20 days per month) for the next six years. A contract will initially be signed for two years with a performance-based extension every two years thereafter. Performance evaluation shall be the basis for the extension or termination of the services. Facilities such as office space, intercom telephone facilities, personal computers, printing facilities, Internet access and stationery shall be the responsibility of the Country Coordinator.
7. Performance Indicators
The following performance indicators shall be used for performance assessment:
8. Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest
The CC undertakes to comply with PIF’s and WB’s policies and rules with regard to anti-corruption and prevention of fraudulent practices, conflict of interest and confidentiality. The CC shall maintain confidentiality on all sensitive information obtained during the assignment and shall not publish wholly or in part the findings or such information, without prior written consent by the PIF. Any draft reports and other documents produced by the consultant will be discussed and cleared with the PIF and the WB before their final issue. A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) will be signed between the PIFS and the selected candidate to be attached to the contract.
9. Evaluation Requirements
This section details the basis upon which selection of the successful candidate will be based.
Mandatory Criteria – These criteria must be met in order to be considered for this contract.
Mandatory Criteria | Description | Evaluation |
Education | A bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, management, business administration, or a related field | Pass or Fail |
Experience | A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in international development, financial sector, and/or project management, including previous experience working with projects funded by multilateral development banks. | Pass or Fail |
Scoring Criteria – These criteria are requirements or qualities that are not mandatory but would be considered beneficial if they are met and will be assigned scores during evaluation. Applicants must detail, in (their) CVs previous positions which support the criteria requirement on experience. Supporting documentation should be provided where necessary.
Criteria | Evaluated Criteria | Points |
1 | A strong background or experience in the financial/banking sector in either the public or private sector would be desirable; | 30 |
2 | Demonstrable experience in organizational and administrative duties in liaising with high level stakeholders | 30 |
3 | Experience working in Pacific Islands Countries or small island developing countries would be an advantage; | 20 |
4 | High degree of computer literacy, and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Package (Excel, Word, and Power Point) and Internet; and | 20 |
Language: Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required
10. Selection Process
Selection will follow the Selection of an Individual Consultant, World Bank Procurement Regulations Seventh Edition, September 2025.
Applicants will be assessed on their Resume as submitted and any supporting documentation.
Applicants who do not pass Mandatory criteria requirement will not be evaluated further.
Applicants passing mandatory criteria requirements will be assigned points on presented scoring criteria.
The Evaluation committee reserves the right to interview any candidates.
A minimum of two professional references should be provided.
The Project values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, racial equity, gender, and disability inclusion and strongly encourages people from culturally and diverse communities to apply for this position.
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