GOVERNMENT OF TONGA
Ministry of Education and Training
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)
Project Title: Tonga Safe and Resilient Schools Project (TSRSP)
Grant No: TFC-6556
Assignments and Reference No.: Recruitment of Technical Assistance for the Design of an In-service Program and review of the pre-service program for the Professional Development of Teachers;
TO- MET-456864-CS-INDV
The Ministry of Education and Training (MET) have received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Tonga Safe and Resilient Schools Project (TSRSP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) includes the establishment of a Recruitment of Technical Assistance for the Design of an In-service Program and review of the pre-service program for the Professional Development of Teachers mainly supporting activities under Component 2 - Sub-component 2.3. The objective of the proposed assignment is to develop a program for the professional development of teachers of ECE, primary and secondary education in Tonga. It is anticipated that this position will commence as soon as possible for eighteen (18) months. The Consultant will be working closely with the divisions within MET to complete the assignment. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) can be accessed through this link: TSRSP Recruitment of Technical Assistance for the Design of an In-service Program and review of the pre-service program for the Professional Development of Teachers TOR., or request it from the emails below.
ToR_Teacher_Professional_Development_Program_Rev2_(3) JT_PMU_130525_Bank_NOL - Google Docs
The Ministry of Education and Training via the TSRSP now invites eligible individual (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting:
- Cover letter stating your interest and responding to the selection criteria (maximum 3 pages)
- Resume to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements (maximum 5 pages).
- Supporting Documents (Certificates, Transcripts, Birth Certificate, Reference Letter(2)etc.)
The criteria for selecting the Consultants are provided in detail in the TOR but not limited to:
- An advanced academic degree (at least a Master’s degree shall be required for the proposed services to be performed with acceptable quality) in education, social sciences, psychology, learning assessments and examinations, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience with the professional development of teachers. Knowledge about international good practices on pre-service and in-service training of teachers.
- Proven experience in the design of programs to train teachers in challenging contexts.
- Experience in the observation of teachers in their classrooms.
- Knowledge about Tonga’s education system would be an advantage.
- Ability to manage relationships respectfully and observe local cultural protocols at all times.
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” February 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 as per paragraph 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations.
A firm is eligible to nominate an individual and, under such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of the nominated individual shall be used in the selection process, and that (their) corporate experience shall not be considered. The firm, if proposing an individual, must specify whether the contract will be signed with the firm or the proposed individual.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultants (INDV) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Expressions of interest must be submitted to the email address provided below. Your application should be clearly marked as “Expression of Interest for TSRSP Recruitment of Technical Assistance for the Design of an In-service Program and review of the pre-service program for the Professional Development of Teachers” 29th May 2025 (23:45PM Tongan Time) .
Attention: TSRSP Project Manager
Email: projectmanager [at] tsrsproject [dot] onmicrosoft [dot] com cc
procurement [at] tsrsproject [dot] onmicrosoft [dot] com
Address: MET Head Office, Hala Vahakolo Rd, Tofoa, Tongatapu
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