REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
1. Consultant for TongaHealth Fundraising Plan Development
2. Tonga Behaviour Change Communication Curriculum Development Consultant
Program Background
The Tonga Australia Support Platform (TASP) is a mechanism which supports the work of the Australian Government in meeting development objectives in Tonga. It is a multi-sector development facility that uses multiple modalities including development program management, technical advisory support, grants management, and subcontracting. TASP also supports Australian Government policy development and dialogue to deliver the desired outcomes. TASP delivers programs in the health, governance, skills development and gender pillars.
The Health Pillar provides technical and additional resourcing support to the Tonga Health System Support Program, the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) 20-year commitment to Tonga’s health sector. In its final phase, the Objective of THSSP4 is that the Government of Tonga has an effective, resilient and inclusive health system that reduces the burden of disease, especially for NCDs.
This consultancy is to support the development of a Fundraising Plan for Tonga Health Promotion Foundation (TongaHealth). TongaHealth is an autonomous body under the Tonga Health Promotion Foundation Act that is mandated to grow and manage the Health Promotion Fund for the nation. This consultancy is to support TongaHealth’s foresight to build, diversify and sustain its Health Promotion Fund in the next 10 years.
About DT Global
At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.
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ROLES:
1. Consultant for TongaHealth Fundraising Plan Development
The Role
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop a comprehensive Fundraising Plan for TongaHealth. This consultancy will span 45 working days in a 3-month period. It aims to identify potential funding sources, both traditional and innovative, and create a detailed Plan for accessing and managing these resources effectively. The consultant will assess the current institutional capacities of TongaHealth and provide recommendations for improvements necessary to operationalize the Plan. The role requires a strategic approach to mapping funding opportunities that align with TongaHealth’s priorities as directed by the Tonga Health Promotion Foundation Act. The consultant will also be responsible for capacity building within the organization, ensuring that responsible staff understand how to implement the Plan successfully.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Review and map available funding sources (governments, foundations, private sector entities, philanthropists, individual givers, institutional donors, etc) relevant to TongaHealth and the Government of Tonga’s health priorities that can be supported through a Health Promotion Fund.
- Analyse trends in financing for Charities and Foundations.
- Develop the Fundraising Plan with strategic objectives, targets, and key performance indicators.
- Assess the current institutional and technical capacities of TongaHealth, identify capacity gaps and propose necessary improvements and resource needs
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About You
Essential Experience, Capacities and Knowledge
- A Master's degree in a relevant field such as international development, public administration, finance, or a related discipline. Advanced qualifications or certifications in resource mobilisation or project management will be advantageous.
- A proven track record in resource mobilization, strategic planning, and capacity building.
- Strong analytical skills, experience in mapping funding sources, and familiarity with innovative financing mechanisms.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills to effectively engage with stakeholders and TongaHealth staff and partners.
- A deep understanding of the fundraising landscape in health and the ability to navigate complex institutional frameworks.
- A minimum of at least ten years of relevant experience in resource mobilization, strategic planning, and capacity building within the context of health and international development.
Desirable
- Experience working in similar contexts is highly desirable.
Why join TASP?
TASP is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. TASP is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.
HOW TO APPLY
Click the “Apply Now” button to submit your application.
For any enquiries, please contact us at recruitment [at] tasplatform [dot] net
Please submit
1) Response against each of the essential and desirable selection criteria (maximum three pages).
2) Curriculum vitae/resume.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Only those shortlisted for further consideration will be contacted, due to the anticipated high volume of applications.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 2 April 2026 / 23h59 / UTC +13 (Tonga Standard Time)
Should this role be of interest; we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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2. Tonga Behaviour Change Communication Curriculum Development Consultant
The Role
The impetus of public health is to develop and sustain tailored and targeted promotive and preventive approaches to elevate population wellbeing. Since these approaches are driven through communication, health communication is being increasingly recognised as a pertinent discipline to trigger and sustain desired change in health behaviour. The COVID-19 outbreak as well as past epidemics have further emphasized the role of behaviour to keep oneself and others safe. Behaviour Change Communication in Health (BCC) aims at:
- informing people about health programs empowering them to adopt healthy behaviours.
- drawing attention of policymakers to neglected health issues and framing health issues for public dialogue and resolutions.
In consultation with the Tonga Ministry of Health and Tonga BCC Working Group, the Consultant will lead the development of a Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) Short Course.
The Consultant will conduct a desktop review and consultations with key relevant stakeholders to inform the development of the BCC Short Course tailored to the Tonga context. The BCC Short Course will be positioned with the Tonga Nursing School with support from the MoH Public Health. The training targets individuals and stakeholders who want to build their capacity in behaviour change communication in support of health promotion projects and initiatives. The Short Course is also relevant as part of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for the Public Health workforce.
While the technical support for this assignment will be provided by the Tonga BCC Working Group, this role reports to Team Leader, THSPP4.
The Consultant will be responsible for the following –
- Participate in a consultancy inception meeting and prepare a Tonga BCC Curriculum Development Plan, detailing the general understanding of the assignment, methodology, outline of the curriculum, work plan, budget and deliverables.
- Finalize a jointly agreed work plan and budget with timelines.
- Liaise with Tonga Nursing School and Ministry of Health on the process needed and resources required to enable the delivery of the Short Course.
- Undertake a desktop review on available literature including project documents and reports to understand existing training resources, skills and knowledge gaps.
- Develop a first draft of the training curriculum.
- Conduct a review/validation meeting to discuss the draft Short Course.
- Incorporate the recommendations/comments.
- Finalize the Short Course.
- Conduct a one-day training for staff and relevant stakeholders on the content of the training curriculum.
- Develop a Consultancy Report focusing on how the training should be rolled out, and considering Tonga’s health promotion priorities as reflected in the 10-Year National Health Strategic Plan and 10-Year National NCD Plan.
Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: https://tinyurl.com/4zr7ufw2
About You
- Essential Experience, Capacities and Knowledge
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of health promotion and behaviour change communication (BCC) in Pacific contexts.
- Extensive experience in training design and curriculum development.
- Proven experience in developing health promotion and/or BCC frameworks within the Pacific region.
- Strong analytical ability, including the capacity to synthesise information from multiple sources and communicate complex issues clearly and concisely in writing.
- Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Advanced university degree in Public Health, Education, or a relevant Social Science discipline.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in the Pacific region.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively in cross-cultural environments.
- Excellent written and spoken English
Why join TASP?
TASP is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. TASP is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.
HOW TO APPLY
Click the “Apply Now” button to submit your application. For any enquiries, please contact us at recruitment [at] tasplatform [dot] net
Please submit
- Response against each of the essential and desirable selection criteria (maximum three pages).
- Curriculum vitae/resume.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Only those shortlisted for further consideration will be contacted, due to the anticipated high volume of applications.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 2 April 2026 / 23h59 / UTC +13 (Tonga Standard Time)
Should this role be of interest; we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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